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Police block road after woman struck by car
Wigan
Emergency services attended the collision in Orrell on Wednesday morning (September 11)
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Two suspects named after elderly man seriously hurt in alleged stabbing
Wigan
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the incident
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Police issue dispersal order as 'selfish and irresponsible people' take part in illegal car meets
Wigan
'No further warnings will be given'
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Road closed off as girl rushed to hospital after being 'hit by lorry'
Greater Manchester News
Officers taped the road off for almost four hours
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Greater Manchester road CLOSED after girl 'hit by lorry'
Wigan
The road was shut in both directions
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Man, 27, dies after motorbike crashes into lamppost on main road in Wigan
Wigan
Police believe the bike mounted a footpath before the smash
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LIVE updates as police close main road in Wigan after crash involving motorbike
Wigan
Officers remain on the scene on Orrell Road in the Orrell area
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Soft play centre owner changes her mind and makes heartbreaking decision after looking at latest bill
Manchester Family
Pipsqueaks Play Cafe owner Wendy Thompson says she's been left with no option but to close
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Organisers of World Pie Eating competition hit out over 'horrible' pastries from 'down south'
Wigan
A pair of pie-eaters were in pole position, but Ian from Orrell pipped his competitor at the post to win the pub's prize again
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Major motorway upgrade delayed with work to continue until 2025
Wigan
Work on the motorway started in March 2021
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Neighbours fuming with rugby club after 'Oasis night left them unable to sleep'
Orrell
Orrell's rugby league club is hoping to put on more events for the community with their extended licence
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Woman rushed to hospital after being hit by motorbike on busy Greater Manchester road
Wigan
Police spent several hours at the scene
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Major road CLOSED after 'pedestrian hit by motorbike'
Wigan
Drivers are urged to avoid the area
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Inside 10 cheap houses you can buy in Greater Manchester for less than £100k
Property News
These properties have heaps of potential for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a renovation project
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Five of the cheapest houses on the market in Greater Manchester right now - with prices from £40k
House Prices
There are plenty of bargains waiting to be snapped up across the region at the moment
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Heinz factory to get a new 'cookhouse' to make its famous beans
Wigan
The green light has been given for the factory to build a new cookhouse and extend the building to increase capacity
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Cheapest areas to buy a house in Greater Manchester where you're most likely to find a bargain
House Prices
You can buy a home for a more affordable price in these areas
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Bosses at Wigan's Heinz factory want to create new 'cookhouse'
Wigan
The plan is to sort the existing cookhouse in Orrell, which is in a poor state, supported by scaffolding
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Dog owner targeted by vile scammers who threatened to shoot his missing pet if he refused to pay
Wigan
It is one of hundreds of cases reported across the UK, in which crooks are cashing in on distraught dog owners with missing pets
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Five affordable houses for sale for under £100,000 in Greater Manchester this week
House Prices
Each of these bargain properties has great potential
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Greater Manchester school hit by Strep A outbreak
Orrell
If you think your child is poorly and getting worse, trust your instincts & contact NHS 111 or your GP
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Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after motorway link road closed for hours after lorry overturns
Wigan
No one was injured in the smash
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Road closed in Wigan as emergency services called to crash
Wigan
No-one is believed to have been seriously injured in the smash, police said
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Greater Manchester’s property hotspot areas where house prices are soaring
House Prices
One area has seen the average cost of a home rise by more than £159,000 since May
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