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'Perfect example of community spirit' as group raises funds for life saving device
A COMMUNITY group has raised £750 to fund a new defibrillator. Excel in Life CIC on Silk Street recently secured this lifesaving device after realising the closest one was too far away. Julie Whalley from the group said: "We realised that in
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Keely Hodgkinson's Olympic win among 'game-changing' National Lottery moments
Keely Hodgkinson's gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics is being celebrated as one of 30 "game-changing" moments made possible by National Lottery funding. The Leigh Harrier athlete's victory in the women's 800 metres is part of an exhibition
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Consultation launched on nature recovery plan across Greater Manchester
A NEW consultation has been launched on a large plan for nature recovery across Greater Manchester. The first Local Nature Recovery Strategy aims to make space for nature where it is needed and support environmental recovery. Residents and
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Motorists to be fined by council under new traffic powers
Wigan Council will be able to fine motorists who commit traffic offences under new powers. The council has been granted authority to tackle moving traffic offences, which were previously only enforceable by the police. This includes offences
