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Tragedy on M6 as man who 'fell from bridge' dies after being hit by HGV
Traffic and travel
The motorway was closed in both directions for several hours
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Closure date for migrant hotel announced as council claims they were 'sidestepped' by Home Office
Standish
Kilhey Court is one of 50 migrant hotels set to close announced last week by immigration minister Robert Jenrick
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Controversial asylum seeker hotel plan to be scrapped after just two months
Wigan
The hotel has been used to house migrants coming into the UK
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The bizarre reason for delays to a Greater Manchester housing development
Standish
It's been two years since permission was granted, but things have stalled
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All the big developments due to be decided in Wigan this week
Wigan
The planning committee is due to meet on Tuesday October 10
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'When I grew up I had no idea this was possible - I hope I can inspire younger people from Greater Manchester to push their own boundaries'
Wigan
Oli France has lived an adrenaline-filled life
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Dad's horror after entire front of his van is ‘stripped’ by balaclava-clad thugs
Wigan
Two people were spotted on CCTV stealing the bonnet and other parts
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Over 100 protest against decision to house asylum seekers in four-star Greater Manchester hotel
Wigan
More than 100 people gathered near Wigan Town Hall last night to oppose the decision to house asylum seekers in a Standish hotel.
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Thousands of people back council's calls for re-think over asylum seeker hotel plan
Standish
A petition was handed into Number 10 Downing Street around this issue
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The 'once in a generation' project to transform historic building - and make it the 'jewel in the crown' of Greater Manchester borough
Wigan
It is currently surrounded by scaffolding as restoration works are carried out
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Missing man, 20, found dead in canal
Wigan
Umad Yaap, 20, had been reported missing before his body was found in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
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Urgent appeal to find missing man last seen at Greater Manchester hotel
Wigan
Police are 'increasing concerned' for him
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Netherlands-inspired care village will be 'first of its kind' for Greater Manchester village
Standish
This latest phase would see a new community hub installed between three separate care homes
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Man charged with murder of much-loved dad from Greater Manchester
Wigan
Ian Aspinall died in hospital after an alleged attack
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The five-home development that could save historic cricket club from extinction
Standish
Plans for five new homes next to Standish Cricket Club have been submitted
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Urgent appeal to save town's only Grade I-listed building
Standish
A church in Standish is in need of £400,000 to save it's iconic spire
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Man dies after 'suffering medical episode at wheel' of Mercedes before crashing into tree
Wigan
A woman was also injured in the crash on Easter Monday
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Urgent appeal for missing man last seen over a week ago
Wigan
Jonathan Ainscough, 46, was last seen by his family on Friday March 31
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All the candidates standing in Wigan council local elections 2023 by ward
Wigan
The people standing in the wards including Abram, Ashton, Aspull New Springs & Whelley, Astley, Atherton North, Atherton South and Lilford, Bryn, Douglas, Golborne and Lowton West, Hindley, Hindley Green, Ince, Leigh Central and Higher Fold, Leigh South, Leigh West, Lowton East, Orrell, Pemberton, Shevington with Lower Ground, Standish with Langtree, Tyldesley and Mosley Common, Wigan Central, Wigan West, Winstanley, and Worsley Mesnes
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Formerly 'inadequate' nursery feels vindicated after positive Ofsted inspection
Standish
Langtree Hall Day Nursery has been given an Ofsted rating of 'Good' after a previous inspection dubbed them 'Inadequate'
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Care home praised by inspectors after concerns over care management and resident nutrition
Standish
The CQC found no evidence during this inspection people were at risk of harm from the concerns reported to them.
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New residential development plan for green belt sparks anger from protestors
Standish
“It is vital that the very strict rules of development in our precious green belt are upheld and this application is strongly refused."
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Labour accused of 'cronyism' in latest charity appointment
Standish
"It stinks, it is like cronyism."
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'Serious injury from staircase fall' triggers damning CQC report at care home
Standish
The incident led to a serious injury and triggered an inspection from the Care Quality Commission
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