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Man charged with murder of baby girl in Wigan
A MAN has been charged with murder after a baby girl died in Wigan. Daniel Ashurst, 32, of Fleming Court, Wigan has been charged with the murder of 14-month-old Hollie Ashurst and remanded in police custody to appear before Wigan Magistrates' Court
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'Fly high my princess': Heartbreaking tribute to baby girl who died in Wigan
THE family of a 14-month-old baby girl who died in Wigan has paid tribute to her. Police were called at around 2pm on Thursday, February 28 by medical staff who informed officers a baby girl was being taken to hospital with head injuries. Despite
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NHS Trust chief executive to retire
THE chief executive of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is to retire from the role after 12 years. Andrew Foster CBE will step down from his role as Trust CEO in October it has bene announced. Andrew was appointed chief executive
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Work begins on £11.3m development at former Hilton Park site
WORK has begun on the construction of 103 homes on the site of the former home of Leigh Centurions Hilton Park. Remedial work at the marks the start of work on the development, which will see 103 private rental family homes created. The £11.3m
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Man, 22, charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with Billy Livesley murder case
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the murder of Billy Livesley case. Police were called to Bickershaw Lane on Friday, December 28 where 21-year-old Billy Livesley, from Platt Bridge, suffered
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Suspected stolen bike seized
A SUSPECTED stolen bike has been seized by police in Tyldesley this morning (Monday). Officers have issued an appeal to trace the owner. The owner of the bike, pictured, is asked to call 101, quoting incident 577 of March 4.
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York City Knights 9 Leigh Centurions 8
York City Knights fans were singing in the rain after Leigh slipped to agonising defeat on a first ever visit to Bootham Crescent. Martyn Ridyard and Danny Richardson missed late drop goal attempts to salvage a point. Ridyard, who had another
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MP responds after Conservatives call for her to 'choose between Jeremy Corbyn and her constituents'
LEIGH MP Jo Platt has come out against a second referendum on EU membership after calls by opposition party activists for her to choose between her party leader and her constituents. A letter by the Conservatives' Leigh constituency representative
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'Waste-free' market organised by business striving to make it easier to buy eco-friendly products
A NOT-for-profit business will host a "waste-free" market next month with its owner aiming to make it easier and affordable to buy eco-friendly products. Sustainable Living, which was set up by Georgia Roberts, who lives in Golborne, will host
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Leigh Miners Rangers 10 Lock Lane 36
LEIGH Miners Rangers made a poor start to their NCL Premier Division campaign as fellow returnees Lock Lane recorded another comprehensive Twist Lane victory. Miners would have known in advance what a stern challenge awaits in the top flight of
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Schools, clubs and charities work with homebuilder to support ongoing projects
A HOMEBUILDER has partnered with more than 15 charities, schools and nurseries to support ongoing projects and learning days. Learning days and activity sessions have been held with schools, charities and sport clubs as well as several donations
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Plans to rebuild 17th century grade II listed hall after 'near total collapse' of west wing during works
PLANS have been made to rebuild a 17th century grade II listed hall after a "near total collapse" of its west wing took place during works. Chaddock Hall in Mosley Common was ravaged by a fire in December 2014 in a suspected arson attack. The