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Woman ‘murdered’ in Wigan village after walking home from pub

Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder

The Independent UK

‘I take more pride in how I got here’: Matt Peet’s unlikely rise at Wigan

He never played professional rugby league but the 39-year-old coach’s passion has led him to a chance of Grand Final glory on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

What is Northern Soul? Movement celebrates 50 years

The birthplace of the dance movement, Wigan Casino, is remembered 50 years on

Evening Standard

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Rapist doctor who gagged victim and threatened her with scissors is struck off

Vibhor Garg, 37, formerly of Wigan, forced himself on a woman in Sheffield before threatening to release a video of the attack.

The Independent UK

Couple jailed for life over murder of Wigan man they accused of rape

Liam Smith shot dead by drug dealer Michael Hillier as ‘justice’ for partner Rachel Fulstow over alleged rape

The Guardian - UK

Electrician brutally murdered was ‘denied chance to clear his name’

Father-of-two Liam Smith, 38, was shot in the face and then covered in acid after being lured outside his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

The Independent UK

Former couple jailed for ‘brutal and cold-blooded’ murder of electrician

Rachel Fulstow and Michael Hillier were found guilty of the murder of Liam Smith in Wigan.

The Independent UK

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Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

Liam Smith, 38, was shot in the face and then had acid poured over him outside his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on November 24 last year.

The Independent UK

Murder accused took ‘vigilante route’ after girlfriend’s rape claim, court hears

Michael Hillier denies the murder of Liam Smith in Wigan.

The Independent UK

Abbas Miski’s hat-trick leads mauling as Wigan leapfrog Leigh in Super League

Four tries in a 15-minute spell led Wigan to a 44-18 victory including three from Abbas Miski and one on debut from Tyler Dupree

The Guardian - UK

Tom Aspinall finally banishes ghosts of the past with UFC London triumph

The Wigan heavyweight stopped Marcin Tybura in the first round at the O2, one year after suffering a severe injury in the same building

The Independent UK

Tom Aspinall runs through Marcin Tybura in triumphant UFC London return

The Wigan heavyweight secured a first-round TKO at the O2, one year after suffering a severe injury in the same building

The Independent UK

UFC London 2023 card: Aspinall vs Tybura fight order tonight

The UFC returns to the O2 Arena, with Wigan’s own Tom Aspinall fighting in the main event

The Independent UK

UFC London 2023 card: Aspinall vs Tybura and all Fight Night bouts this weekend

The UFC returns to the O2 Arena, with Wigan’s own Tom Aspinall fighting in the main event

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

Massive cinema, hotel, homes, restaurants and bars on the way as part of huge Wigan town centre development

The Multi Media Centre was given the green light by Wigan Council's Planning Committee

Liverpool Echo

Couple flew to Jamaica a week after dad was shot dead in the street

Liam Smith was shot in the face then doused in acid a murder trial heard

Liverpool Echo

Full list of Arriva bus service changes across Merseyside

The bus company said the changes are for summer

The Independent UK

Man admits manslaughter in case of father-of-two killed in gun and acid attack

The body of Liam Smith, 38, was found on his driveway in Wigan in November last year.

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Manchester Evening News

The controversial plan that could change Wigan town centre forever is to be decided next week

The Galleries is currently undergoing demolition work in order to make way for the new multi-million pound development

Manchester Evening News

The Greater Manchester town where the mills, mines and slag heaps of the past have a bright future

A number of spinning mills have been transformed into viable projects to better the community around them in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester's new fleet of Bee Network yellow buses spotted on Leigh guided busway

It comes in preparation of the launch of the 'Bee Network' in Wigan and Bolton in September this year

Manchester Evening News

Review: The Lathums at Castlefield Bowl - a night to remember for the band on the rise

The Wigan band deliver a special night and much more for their loyal fans in the rain at Sounds of the City in Manchester

Manchester Evening News

New mental health facility now a 'place of belonging' after £500k overhaul

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has reopened their mental health centre for children and adolescents

Manchester Evening News

The Lathums at Sounds of the City, Castlefield Bowl - stage times, support, setlist and how to get there

Wigan band The Lathums are returning to Manchester after making their Glastonbury debut last weekend

Liverpool Echo

Desperate attempts to save nan who died in crash after police chase

Kathleen Kirby died after a crash in Wigan on Monday

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