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Police search for escaped convict in Newton-le-willows

He's got family living there..

Schoolchildren Robbed Of Phones At Knifepoint In Salford

Schoolchildren robbed of phones at knifepoint in Salford

Fun And Games In Beech Hill

Children and young people in Beech Hill have got that Friday feeling thanks to a new regular 'bus' service that stops for two hours of fun.

Wigan clinch last day draw

Wigan Athletic have bowed out of the Premier League with a 2-2 draw at home to Aston Villa.

Neville Neville charged with sexual assault

Dad of Gary and Phil due before Bury Magistrates.

UPDATE: Three boys bailed following death of girl in Warrington

Man Stabbed In Manchester

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in North Reddish.

Armed Robbery At Trafford Park

Four members of staff heading back to work had their car smashed up and a substantial amount of cash stolen from them in Trafford Park.

Attempted Robbery In Ashton in Makerfield

A man attempted to rob a travel agent in Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Lancashire Police Horse Named By Facebook!

Lancashire Constabulary’s Facebook fans have named the police’s new horse recruit ‘Hutton’.

Thief targets woman on marathon charity ride on her mobility scooter

Robbed while she has a rest in McDonalds in Salford.

Off Road Motorbikes Seized In St Helens

In the on-going bid to tackle anti social behaviour police have seized two off road motorcycles

Nuisance neighbour evicted

Tenant in Atherton moved due to drug use and threatening behaviour

Wigan Children's Outpatient Department On The Move

Children and families across the Borough will benefit from this fantastic, modern, purpose built facility, which is located close to Mesnes Park and opens its doors on Monday 20 May.

Saints youngsters sign new contracts

Walker and Hand sign one and two year deals

Pair charged in connnection with prisoner escape

Knife wielding thief robs Wigan bookies... then drops cash

It happened yesterday (Thurs) evening

Police release evo-fit after 47 year old kicked in the head in Skelmersdale

He was punched and kicked in the face in the attack

Leg broken in vicious attack on two boys in Wigan

It happened last Friday (3rd) of May

Latics slump at home to Swansea

Wigan Athletic threw away the chance to move out of the Premier League relegation zone, losing 3-2 at home to Swansea.

Wigan grab dramatic win

Wigan Athletic came from behind twice to win 3-2 at West Brom and pick up a massive 3 points in their fight for Premier League survival

Escaped prisoner sentenced in his absence

UPDATE: on prisoners sprung from van in Salford

Three men were armed with an axe, sawn-off shotgun, and handgun..

Measles cases in Wigan 'stabilise'

It comes after figures released last week revealed a big rise in reported cases

UPDATE: Two arrested after prison van sprung in Salford

Two people - NOT the escapees - have been detained on suspicion of assisting an offender

Police ask for public help to track 'vulnerable' St. Helens man

He's been missing since Saturday

Murray doesn't expect to fight Martinez again

St Helens fighter says he can hold his head high after defeat

Warrington's George Sampson picked for charity team

He's part of the Soccer Six raising cash for Hearts and Goals..

Pat Richards to leave Wigan

Aussie winger says it's time to return home

Exiles squad revealed

Brett Hodgson will captain the Exiles in the 2013 International Origin Match against England at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, on Friday 14 June.

MP submits parliamentary motion about FA Cup

Manchester MP angry at kick off time

Second man charged after shooting in Wigan

David Mitchell is 30 and from Wigan..

Latics dealt Hammer blow

Wigan Athletic suffered their second successive defeat on the road, going down 2-0 at West Ham.

Hillsborough campaigner dies after cancer battle

St Helens kick off structural work ahead of roof cladding

St Helens have started work ahead of the main project to clad the roof at Langtree Park.

Liverpool issues message of support for Boston victims

Picture released of man wanted in connection with arson

Fire attack on Wigan pub

Latics reach FA Cup Final

Wigan Athletic have reached their first ever FA Cup Final and potentially a place in Europe, after a 2-0 Semi Final win against Millwall at Wembley.

Changes to Saddle Junction branded success by Council

They say it's transformed the traffic conditions in Wigan..

Sam Hopkins signs new 12 month deal with Leigh Centurion

It'll keep him at the Sports Village until 2014

Lancashire Road Police get life saving equipment

Defibrillators and specialist first aid kits fitted in six police cars

12 year old boy gets ASBO in St Helens

He threw eggs and mud at people's windows

St Helens Council warns about fraudsters

People saying they can get council tax 'refunds'

69 year old woman has hip broken in St Helens

Two lads rob pensioner in broad daylight

Man jailed for running police officers over

Put behind bars for 10 years

Update on drugs charges

Eight people from northwest arrested

Praise for Grand National

Five arrests over three days

Cycling in Wigan

Charity do at Haigh Hall

Sunday night busier than Bonfire Night

Fires all over Greater Manchester

Justice for Jade

Thousands sign e-petition for change in the dog laws

Challenge Cup fourth round draw

The big boys join the draw

Defeat for St Helens

Saints go down to Robins

HMV saved??

Hilco buys HMV from administrators

Race hate incident in St Helens

Man abused on bus

Statement from Wigan Council over Maytree Buses

'bad news for the Wigan Borough'

Andy Reid backs St Helens Mind

New group launches in Newton Le Willows

Stay safe at Aintree

Police warning - video online

GMP first force in the UK to record attacks on Goths as hate crime

Comes after murder of Sophie Lancaster in 2007

New state of the art cameras catch St Helens criminals

Woman drinks vodka from bottle then drives

Castleford's Carney suspended for two games after dangerous throw in St Helens game

THREE superleague players handed bans

Five foot lizard stolen from pet shop in Liverpool

Hector the lizard, and cash stolen

Beans cause chaos on M6

A lorry carrying tins of beans has flipped over at Haydock

Four Superleague players charged

Offences over Easter

Four Superleague players charged..

It's with a number offences over the Easter period..

Tragedy on Lake Windermere

Woman and ten year old girl die

Audio/Video: St Helens tame the Tigers - listen to Nathan Brown here

Saints bounce back from Good Friday defeat at Wigan

Duckmarine sinks in Albert Dock

Audio/Video: Wigan manager Roberto Martinez on Callum McManaman

"we've been going on and on about it for too long"

Audio/Video: Wigan Cosmos to play at St James' Park in May

Newcastle make amends for fans wrecking pitch

St Helens Lee Gaskell goes to Salford on loan

Stuart Howarth comes the other way

Call for train station for Leigh

Andy Burnham backs calls for new railway station

Cancer charity box stolen from cabbie in St Helens

£115 stolen

Man jailed for life for killing parents

Steve Seddon wanted inheritance - VIDEO online

Specially trained officers are with Jade Lomas-Anderson's family

Police call for end to speculation over Jade death

Audio/Video: LISTEN!! Tribute to Jade 'a lively student who always had a smile on her face'

Jade Lomas-Anderson mauled to death by dogs in Atherton

Police appeal after crash on St Helens Linkway

38 year old woman fighting for life with severe head injuries

Heinz Big Soup gets award for PR

Beef Tomkins and Onions gets top prize

Firefighters cut woman free from car in St Helens

Linkway closed after crash between car and lorry

Tributes to 14 year old girl 'mauled to death by dogs' in Wigan

Jade Anderson died in Atherton

'World War Two Grenade' found in Liverpool

Roads re-opened

Licence under review at St Helens bar

Early morning brawl

Wigan bin collections over easter

Changes to bin collections

Ten thousand tickets sold already!

Wigan off to Wembley!!

Fans brave cold to grab tickets

Despite the freezing conditions, hundreds of Wigan Athletic season-ticket holders turned up at the DW Stadium on Sunday to grab their FA Cup Semi-Final tickets.

Wigan hammer Widnes 62-4

Hat-trick for birthday boy Sam Tomkins

Wigan Athletic Supporters Club coach travel to Wembley

Tickets now availabe

Arrests after arson attack in Lydiate

Two cars firebombed

New appeal over newborn baby found dead in Bolton

One week since the baby girl was discovered in Lostock

Audio/Video: Hear from these people who were there when the bombs exploded..

Audio/Video: Hear from this woman who was living in Warrington when it was bombed..

NO action for Wigan's Callum McManaman

FA confirms NO action will be taken over tackle

Minutes silence today for 20th anniversary of Warrington bombing

This is the exact date it happened..

Former Wolves coach Gary Chambers is leaving the club

It's to become head coach at partner club Swinton Lions..

Scratch and sniff cannabis cards issued across the northwest

New way to track down cannabis farms

Toilet door kicked in at Wigan Wallgate

Do you know this man?

Newborn baby found dead in Bolton was a girl

Cause of death is still 'unascertained'

FA cup semi final details

Wigan V Millwall Sat 13th April - 5:15pm kick off

Man dropped off at Wigan Infirmary with stab wounds to face, neck and stomach

24 year old man in a stable condition

St Helens players do their bit for Comic Relief

Jon Wilkin goes head-to-head with Lance Hohaia in a ‘Bake Off'

Exhibition launched to mark 20th anniversary of Warrington bombing

It's to remember the two boys who lost their lives..

Man from Newton le Willows jailed for his part in six million pound drugs plot

Gang flew chemists over from China

Missing radioactive canister found in Rochdale

Cordon set up around Point Retail Park

Tevez charged with driving while disqualified

He was arrested in Macclesfield last week

FULL draw for round three of the Challenge Cup

Leigh Centurions to face East Leeds at Sports Village

Runcorn man threatened by four armed men in his home..

They'd just walked up and knocked on the door...

Repair work on M6

Overnight closures

Woman arrested after man found injured on street in Wigan

Andrew Ainsworth found in Tyldesley with cut scalp

WATCH!! man threatens people with a knife at Manchester garage

Shocking cctv footage released

Wigan man jailed for stabbing best friend and pregnant girlfriend

He thought they were having an affair

Martin Murray says he'll keep a cool head in Argentina

St Helens boxer 'not daunted'

Warrington ‘Peace Book’ launched to mark 20th Anniversary

It's been twenty years this year since the Warrington bombing that claimed the lives of two children..

Man attacked and racially abused in front of his daughter..

It happened in Manchester..

'The greatest show Rugby League has ever seen'

Organisers of 2013 World Cup gear up for Spectacular ceremony

Antibiotic resistance a 'ticking time bomb'

Warnins pills may not work in 20 years time

Latics stun Everton in FA Cup

Wigan Athletic have booked a place in their first ever FA Cup Semi Final, after a 3-0 win at Everton.

Man charged over sex attacks on women in Manchester City centre

FIVE charges of rape

Man treated for burns after letting off firework from his backside

Off duty police officer saves two year old girl in Newton le Willows

Toddler was choking at the side of the road

Man wanted on recall to prison believed to be in Wigan area

Burglar breaches terms of licence

Free swimming in Wigan to end

Free swimming comes to an end in April

Man in hospital after Rainford crash

Police spotted speeding car

Gangnam Manchester Police

Police go Gangnam style for Josh

Audio/Video: Mum from Runcorn attacked in stabbing frenzy speaks out against domestic abuse

It's part of Cheshire Police's Speak out Don't be Silent campaign..

Budget and job cuts at St Helens Council

Revenue grant cut by 42 per cent!

Sunday League football match abandoned after car drives onto pitch

Fans fighting with hammers and screwdrivers in Kirkby

New jobs will be coming to Warrington

It's because a massive JD sports is going to open it's doors at Golden Square shopping centre..

Brawl breaks out during church service in St Helens

Candlesticks 'used as weapons'

Man jailed after brutal gang attack in Skelmersdale

Victim had ear sliced off

Raheem Sterling to face trial over alleged assault

Next challenge for Joining Jack

Scully and Radlinski to take on the Tour de France

Family of Meppen-Walter crash victims pay tribute

City youth player gets 16 months

Man City player jailed over double death crash

Courtney Meppen-Walter gets 16 months behind bars

Audio/Video: LISTEN - calls for more help for women with post natal depression after Burscough mum death

This comes after case of Lancashire mum Karen Simpson

Union warns of possible strike at Pilkingtons in St Helens

Unite claims staff are being 'bullied' out of their pensions

More cuts at Merseyside Fire Service

90 firefighters likely to lose their jobs

60 year old man attacked by 6 man gang in Warrington

He'd been walking near Woolston Linear Park..

Two lorry drivers killed in horrific M6 pile up

One of the drivers is from Southport

Fans banned from Vikings matches if they're on a Pubwatch ban

They can be refused entry to all home games if they're banned from drinking in Widnes..

Special event for murdered Billinge woman Helen McCourt

Mass to be held, followed by a celebration of Helen's life

14 year old boy missing from home in Newton-le-Willows

Patrick Maughan last seen in Preston

Wigan's Harlem Shake seen by thousands on You Tube.

Take a look at the video here

Warrington couple tell of Tenerife be-heading horror

Couple give evidence via video-link

Funeral for missing Warrington teenager Nathan Taylor will take place today

His body was found in Latchford locks last month..

Man jailed after explosion in Oldham which killed 2 year old boy

Jamie Heaton died instantly

Arrest after Hindley stabbing

Man was stabbed 12 times

Woman dragged to ground in car-jacking in Wigan

56 year old woman was defrosting her car in Kitt Green

Latics ease through in the FA Cup

Wigan Athletic are through to the FA Cup Quarter Finals after easing past Hudddersfield Town 4-1 in the 5th Round.

Wolves O'Brien on loan to Tigers

He'll be there for a month..

Lowton girls fight against Child sexual exploitation

and they've got MP Andy Burnham backing them..

Chelsea too good for Wigan

Wigan conceded twice late on as they were beaten 4-1 at Chelsea and stay in the bottom three

Man trying to sell mattresses outside schools

Number of incidents in Tarelton, Hesketh Bank and Banks

Updated appeal on double death crash in Salford

Car was stolen in aggravated burglary in Farnworth

Underground fire in St Helens

People asked to avoid College street

Rapid Hardware goes into Administration

Iconic store's been in Liverpool more than 40 years

20's plenty says Wigan Council

New speed limits to be rolled out

Sam Tomkins BIG Soup raises money for Joining Jack

More than £4,000 raised by Heinz Limited edition soup

Man who hid cannabis farm under his back garden told to pay back money

The cannabis farm was buried 12 feet below ground

Jury sworn in at Dale Cregan murder trial

Six men and six women on the jury

Scaffolding firm to be prosecuted over worker death.

Man fell through roof at warehouse

Over 100 jobs will be opening up at Gulliver's in Warrington

They say it's to help people get back into work and re-train..

Parrots stolen from house in Oldham

Thieves snuk in and took TWO birds

Superleague is BACK!!!!!

Bonus for fans to get cheap Grand Final tickets!

Lancashire woman jailed after death of her four month old son

Baby died after five stone TV set fell onto him

'Operation Shoebox' at Wigan's Grand Arcade

Wiganers asked to 'send some love to troops abroad'

Scharner rejoins Latics

Defender back with Wigan till end of the season

Martin Murray says he's fighting for his family

St Helens boxer says it's all for Gemma and their children

ANOTHER day of high winds

Extra care urged on northwest motorways

Trees blown down across the northwest

Incidents in Wigan and Oldham

Second CCTV clip released of missing Warrington teenager

Nathan Taylor's not been seen since Saturday night..

Police release CCTV of missing Warrington teenager

Nathan Taylor's been missing for four days now..

Warnings for northwest motorways with 'gale force' winds on the way

Northwest on Amber Alert

Skelmersdale man who had sex with schoolgirl jailed

Martyn Woods met 14 year old girl at the Concourse

CCTV picture released of man Police want to speak to in connection with racist assault

Police believe he could hold vital information

New 'superheroes' for Superleague 2013

James Roby is the 'St Helens Dynamo', while Sam Tomkins is 'The Wigan Whirlwind'

Eddie the Eagle 'flies' into final of Splash

..but no Anthony Ogogo

Latics make cup progress

Wigan Athletic are through to the 5th Round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1987, after a 1-0 win at non-league Macclesfield Town.

AA warns drivers of ‘pothole storm’

Snow followed by rain will 'cause chaos on roads'

St Helens closes pitches this weekend

Bad weather on the way

North west on AMBER alert for snow

Warning of 'snow bomb'

RFL rule changes

Changes trialled in friendlies will be applied to SuperLeague and Championship seasons

Heinz Big Soup continues deal with Super League

Funeral for Runcorn student who fell from waterfall in Australia

Josh Furber was travelling when the tragedy happened

Wiggins and Tomkins fronting new Super League ad campaign

Local lads appear in new Sky Sports promo

Man City player charged over crash deaths

Brother and sister died in Cheetham Hill

E-fit of man who tried to snatch woman off the street in Wigan

Men tried to force woman into van

Four arrested in Ormskirk Drugs raids

Raids carried out this morning

St Helens drug action group warns against 'legal' highs

Just because they're legal, doesn't mean they're safe

Train was old fashioned passenger steam train

Train derails in Salford and bursts into flames

Latics unveil plans for new Academy

New facility will help develop young players

A woman who has her phone nicked in Orford sees it's been used to call sex lines

She's now worried she'll have to foot the bill..

Man mugged in Wigan for his mobile

19 year old attacked by FIVE people

Audio/Video: 'It's between me and Wigan why I left' says Gareth Hock

Listen to Gareth Hock's interview here.

'Extraordinary' ads for Superleague season

Advert to be screened during FA cup games

Investigations underway into deaths of two men from Wigan

Possible link to dodgy batch of ecstasy

Andy Burnham backs fight to save land in Lowton

No homes here!!

Madness head to Haydock

Suggs and co first act confirmed for one of three music nights

Wigan back in drop zone

Wigan are back in the Premier League relegation zone after a 3-2 defeat at home to Sunderland.

FOXY rugby league

New Bingo partner for Superleague

Crackdown on trouble in Wigan Town centre

Dispersal zone introduced

Two men from Leigh jailed over armed bank robbery

Staff threatened with gun and sledgehammer

Vikings Ben Cross excited for the start of the season..

It comes ahead of their final pre-season outing at Huddersfield on Sunday..

Drinkers arrest robbers at Standish supermarket

Robbers were rugby tackled to floor and sat on

Shaun Maloney signs new deal with Wigan

New two and a half year contract

St Helens Council snow updates

All the information you need

Police warning over snow

Motorists told to take extra care

Kids in St Helens turn traffic warden

Children out to get parents to park properly

Soldier from Lancashire Regiment dies after being injured in Afghanistan

He was injured in 'enemy action'

Latics edge cup nail-biter

Wigan Athletic are through to the next round of the FA Cup after a tense 1-0 3rd Round replay win at League One side Bournemouth.

Trial date set for Sean Long trial

Saints legend accused of assaulting woman

Traveller funeral procession heading through St Helens, Warrington, and Preston

Big turnout and police escorts

Vile predatory paedophile from Wigan locked up

Ian Hodkinson used children to act out 'real life porn film'

St Helens Council prepares for snow

Grit bins all filled

16 year old boy dies in horrific accident at factory in Bury

Cameron Minshull was just weeks into an apprenticeship

Vikings reward Joseph with permanent deal

Denis Betts has been adding to his squad..

Wigan's Life Centre is ONE year old

More than 250 thousand people have visited

Hap-pie New Year for Wigan schools

They're all getting Pooles Pies

Man who shot Wigan Navy man was '76% over the drink drive limit'

Ian Molyneux died in April 2011

Vandal strikes in Atherton

Cars targetted

14 year old boy arrested after police officer is beaten unconscious in the street

Attack happened in Preston

Vikings Head Coach Denis Betts signs contract extension..

along with three other performance staff..

Chilly canines need YOUR help!

Urgent appeal for blankets and towels in Huyton

Winter survival kits handed out across St Helens

Pack contains calendar, gloves, thermal mug, soup and a thermometer

Tribute to Blackpool man missing at sea

Paul Morris vanished under the waves on New Year's Day

Suspected arson attack in St Helens

Derelict retail unit destroyed

United out-class Latics at the DW

In-form league leaders Manchester United made it an unhappy start to 2013 for Wigan Athletic, cruising to a 4-0 win at the DW Stadium.

Sculthorpe awarded MBE

Saints legend Paul Sculthorpe has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

Boxing Day Blues for Wigan

Wigan Athletic remain in the Premier League bottom three after 2-1 defeat at high-flying Everton.

Latics pay the penalty against Gunners

Wigan Athletic’s winless run continues after a frustrating 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal.

Rapist who preyed on women in Warrington and Leigh's been jailed.

54 year old Anthony Carrington's been sentenced to seven years..

Warrington Wolves reveal Boxing Day squad

They'll go head to head in a derby clash with Widnes Vikings..

Audio/Video: EXCLUSIVE! Conor Coady speaks to Wish FM

Conor tells us he's chuffed his boyhood club's got a cash boost

Wigan's Emma Hoolin meets Santa

Brave Emma flies to Lapland

Man attacked in pub in Wigan

Left with broken nose and ankle

New midfielder for Wigan Athletic

Roger Espinoza gets UK work permit

Latics stay in bottom 3

Wigan Athletic remain in the Premier League bottom three after a 2-1 defeat at Norwich City.

Police officer avoids jail after drink drive death crash in Bury

Brendan Buggie gets four month suspended sentence

Christmas ruined for criminals

Greater Manchester Police launch new operation

Biggest haul of fake CDs EVER seized at Manchester Airport

Street value of over £245,000

A first for Wigan Warriors

Chance to question new signings online

Stone thrown at bus in Middleton

Police say passenger was 'lucky'

72 year old woman in hospital after car-jacking in Liverpool

Pensioner was run over by her own car

Wigan link to armed robbery in Shropshire

£5,000 reward on offer to catch gang

Man jailed after death of man in Wigan

Francis Farrell found dying on Frog Lane

Protests at Warrington station over cuts

The unions claim there'll be big changes in 2013..

13 year old boy attacked in St Helens

Car stopped and he was knocked to the ground

Major crash on M6 southbound

One person dies, two critical

Latics held by bottom club QPR

Wigan Athletic saved their blushes against winless QPR by scrambling a point in a 2-2 draw at the DW.

Boost for Steve Prescott

St Helens based firm joins up as sponsor

Wigan Food and Drink Festival 2013 back on!!

Festival saved!

Centurions To Host Wigan and Salford over Christmas

Festive Fixtures at the Sports Village

Re-appeal for 16 year old boy missing from Leyland

Anthony Stubbs has links to Bolton, Manchester and Blackpool

Disabled man left on bus in Manchester in sub zero temperatures

Driver went home, leaving 60 year old onboard

New member package for Wigan Warriors

new package gives fans more flexibility

Fabrice Muamba launches 'hearts and goals' in Bolton

Fab hands six defribillators out

Crackdown on fly tippers in Upholland and Skelmersdale

Bags of rubbish, baby walker, leather armchairs all dumped

17 year old girl raped in Rochdale

Raped after accepting a lift home from a stranger.

10 man Wigan beaten at Newcastle

Wigan’s winless run at Newcastle continues after going down 3-0 at St James’ Park

Life for Bolton man who killed his mum's boyfriend

A man from Little Lever who stabbed his mum's partner to death has been jailed.

End the Fear

GMP urge victims of Domestic Abuse to get help

Microwave 'tobacco smugglers' caught out

Arrests made in Bolton

Wigan man jailed for rape

Threatened to slit his victim's throat

Leigh release 2013 kit

Shirt features distinctive watermark of the Leigh town crest.

Crackdown on teenage gangs in Norley Hall

Teenagers not allowed to hang around on streets

Bag snatch in Leigh

Woman fights off attempted robber

More than 80 puppies found in buckets in Stockport

A warning to people buying puppies for Christmas

Elderly couple threatened with a claw hammer in their home in Leigh

Two men forced their way in

Men try to snatch woman off street in Ashton in Makerfield

Police tell people not to panic

Champions City too strong for Latics

Wigan Athletic failed to make possession count once more as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Champions Manchester City.

Council to mark 20th anniversary of Warrington bomb

2013 marks two decades since IRA bombing

Teen burglar from St Helens caught out by mobile phone

17 year old left his phone at crime scene..

GMP confirms young boys were abused by Cyril Smith

Full Statement

Robbery in St Helens

Petrol station robbed in Sutton Manor

Statement from MOD after Warrington soldier's DNA's released..

His fiance's won her fight to prove he fathered their daughter before he died in Afghanistan..

Warrington soldier's fiance wins DNA battle to prove he's her baby's dad..

Private Daniel Wade died in Afghanistan back in March

Leigh Centurions Fixture list for 2013

Leigh start with an away game!

Murder investigation launched following Wavertree shooting..

A 31 year old man was shot outside his house last Monday..

Severe weather warning in place

Heavy rain expected over the weekend

Parts of East Lancs to be shut

Motorists told to expect delays over the weekend until Tuesday

Police out in St Helens checking people's doors

Is your house burglar proof?

Two men guilty of murder of missing St Helens man Paul Morson

His body's never been found

Patrols stepped up in Liverpool after man was shot in his car in rush hour..

It happened in Wavertree last night..

St Helens 2013 Super League fixtures

Men try to snatch girl off street in Chorley

15 year old ran off

The sister of murdered Warrington teenager Shafilea's got a suspended sentence for robbery

It was at the family home on Liverpool Road in Great Sankey

Magic Weekend comes back to Manchester

Super League heading back to the Etihad Stadium

Man jailed for wrong way M62 death crash

20 year old Rebecca Caine died instantly

Wigan Food and Drink festival cancelled

2013 event will not take place

Elderly couple robbed in their own home in Newton le Willows

Woman arrested

Leigh pay tribute to Joe Egan

Rugby league legend dies

Pregnant woman stabbed in Liverpool is now out of hospital.

it was outside a primary school in Stoneycroft..

Changes to Wigan Infirmary

Wards on the move

St Helens Christmas lights switch on..

X Factor's Bradley Johnson, Martin Murray, and Steve Prescott at BIG switch on

Dog found in 'appalling condition' in St Helens

Council slams dog's owners

Save our NHS

Campaigners out in force in Wigan this weekend

Railway fog signals stolen in St Helens

Police say they could be dangerous

Two arrests after pregnant woman stabbed in Liverpool in broad daylight

Tests being carried out on unborn baby

Wing mirror from car involved in Bradley Wiggins crash

from a white vauxhall van..

Title fight at last for St Helens Martin Murray

Martin to fight for WBA interim middleweight title on 24th November

Armed robbery in Leigh

Staff threatened with a hammer

X factor's Kye Sones to turn on Wigan's Christmas lights!

The BIG switch on is on Thursday 15th November

Police release CCTV of moment masked thugs rob Wigan Jewellers

The incident happened on the 23rd of October - watch the video here

Wigan dumped out of League Cup

Wigan suffered penalty shoot out embarrassment as they crashed out of the League Cup to League Two Bradford City.

Man jailed for armed robbery in Skelmersdale

Michael Wilson - 25 - sent to prison for 5 and a half years

Massive fire in Widnes

A huge blaze at a recycling Warehouse isn't likely to be under control until tomorrow

Crackdown on scrambler bikes to cut gun and drug crime

Merseyside Police launch crackdown

Bolton's Fabrice Muamba leads cardiac arrest campaign

The former Bolton player wants defibrilators in public places to prevent potential deaths

IPCC Statement on Hillsborough

Charges COULD be made over the 1989 disaster

Wigan Warriors new season ticket details

New 'self tailored' packages for 2013

Dad in Wigan fights off burglar

He was at home with his young children in Ashton in Makerfield when the burglar got in yesterday evening..

Merseyside Police taser man and fire baton round at him

IPCC now investigating

Man 'attacked' in Wigan town centre, dies

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter

60 year old man fighting for his life after ANOTHER Wigan attack

Second night of violence on King Street

Tributes to woman killed in bus crash in Wigan

Stephanie Talbot pronounced dead at the scene in Platt Bridge

Paul Wood 'drops a ball' but DOESN'T drop the ball...

Warrington's prop played through the pain barrier

Latics hold high flying Everton

Wigan Athletic gave high flying Everton a real scare, as David Moyes’ side needed a late penalty to earn a 2-2 draw at the DW.

Warrington suffer Grand Final heartache

Warrington Wolves dreams of completing a league and cup double have been left in tatters after being beaten 26-18 by Leeds Rhinos in the Grand Final.

Tribute to PC Fiona Bone

Thousands turn out at Manchester Cathedral for funeral

Martinez fined

Wigan boss to cough up £10,000

Stolen owl found in Kirkby

Barn owl pops up in garden

Tomkins wins Man of Steel

Sam Tomkins has been named as Super League’s Man of Steel.

First England call up for Warrington's Chris Hill

24 man squad announced for South Africa trip

Wigan man wanted on recall to prison

Man believed to have breached restraining order

Leigh Centurions sign Martin Aspinwall

Aspinwall gets a new club

St Helens flooding update

Two families evacuated

Latics nightmare at Theatre of Dreams

Wigan Athletic’s poor run of form at Old Trafford continued as Roberto Martinez’s side were beaten 4-0 by Manchester United after a second half to forget.

A man from Wigan's been found guilty of murdering his neighbour then stashing his body in a wheelie bin.

25 year old James Jepson killed Steven Rourke- who was 26- back in March by strangling him with a washing line near his home in Bickershaw lane in Hindley.

Man attacked in Wigan

Do you know this man?

Dragon Boat race day in Leigh for Stroke charity

Eight dragon boat teams will battle for first place this afternoon to raise vital funds for Stroke victims

Man's mementos of his dead daughter stolen in Leigh

'heart breaking crime that has left the family deeply upset'

Three people arrested after double 'machete' attack in Wigan

One man has head injuries, the other hand injuries

Euromillions prize unclaimed in St Helens

It could be you!!

Skelmersdale firm fined after man loses parts of three fingers

PRF make shelters for shopping trolleys and bikes

Mum given 12 years for killing her 4 year old daughter in Bury

Dawn Makin stabbed Chloe Burke multiple times at their home in February last year..

Latics cruise through in Cup

Wigan Athletic have made their way through to the 3rd Round of the League Cup with a 4-1 win at Nottingham Forest.

Five jailed after string of burglaries in Wigan

Three men and two teenagers have been jailed for a series of burglaries in Standish, Swinley and Hawley Hall

FOUR bids now confirmed for Bradford Bulls

RFL says it's 'positive' about future for Bradford

Wigan and St Helens unite to Join Jack

Special shirts for derby in September

Van 'used in Manchester Grenade attacks' found

Police STILL hunt Dale Cregan

Wigan man jailed over multi-million pound drugs plot

Three men planned to sell amphetamines

CCTV of grenade attack in Manchester - watch the footage here

Police investigating murder release chilling footage

Bury man kills himself after being mistaken for Bulger killer

People thought he was Robert Thompson

Shooting in broad daylight in Liverpool

Shots fired this morning in Fazakerley

Robbers threaten cashier with a crowbar in Wigan

Three men demand cash from garage in Billinge

Tribute to teenager killed in crash in Wigan

A family are paying tribute to a teenager from Wigan who died in a motorbike crash.

UPDATE - Man in court over Farnworth murder

Kelly Davies was stabbed to death

Man found guilty of murder of student shot in Salford

Anuj Bidve was shot dead at point blank range by Kiaran Stapleton on Boxing Day- a statement from Anuj's father- Subhash Bidve

Royal Visit for Langtree Park

Duke of Kent heads to St Helens stadium

Arson attacks in Wigan

Bins set on fire in Atherton

Wigan man jailed for killing two pensioners in Southport

Taxi Driver Andrew Flood committed "unspeakable wicked crimes."

More success for Diabetes campaigner Kaye

Billinge schoolgirl wins two awards

Flood warnings across the Northwest lifted

River levels are dropping

Leigh aim for Superleague

Centurions want to be in top flight in 2014

Man found unconscious in Wigan has died

Francis Farrell was found on Frog Lane on Sunday

Appeal After Man Found Unconscious In Wigan

Police are appealing for information after a man was found unconscious in Wigan.

St Helens think about legal action over state of roof at Langtree Park

Statement from St Helens RLFC

Man accused of trying to stab schoolgirl to death in Wigan tells court 'I am God'

When asked to enter his plea, he said 'turnips'

Radlinski joins Jack!

Wigan legend backs campaign for resarch into muscular dystrophy

Cannabis found at house in Runcorn

Plants found

World's Biggest Steak Pudding to be unveiled in Wigan

Monster steak and kidney pudding

Are you at risk of a stroke?

Stroke awareness roadshow comes to Wigan

Two superleague players up before panel

Charges over incidents on St Helens and Widnes players

Leigh call for town's support

Centurions bid for cup giant slaying

Man killed in Wigan stabbing named

Stuart Smith died after being stabbed in Tyldlsey yesterday

Latics secure survival

Wigan Athletic have secured their Premier League status with a professional 1-0 win at Blackburn.

Wigan edge closer to safety

Wigan Athletic took another massive step towards Premier League safety with an amazing 4-0 win against inform Newcastle.

Sing-a-long a Saints

Old songs with a St Helens twist..

Join the Pooles Pie panel

Wigan's pie panel - find out how YOU can join here

Pervert takes picture of woman's crotch at M62 services

Forced his mobile into her car

And they're off....

Steve Prescott and Paul Sculthorpe set off on MASSIVE challenge!

Leigh pensioner hailed a hero

70 year old man hits robbers over the head

St Helens bar where Saints star attacked has licence suspended again

Imperial told it has to change bouncers before it opens again

Statement from LFC on Damien Comolli

Comolli leaves Liverpool by 'mutual consent'

Burned body in Leigh - death not suspicious

Foul play ruled out

Building firm fined after concrete wall collapses in Liverpool

Seven builders 'escape with their lives'

Concert for Carly

Family of Carly Fairhurst gear up to mark her 25th Birthday..

Pooles Pies after pie tasters

You'll be paid in pies!

Skelmersdale to get £5.5 million re-vamp

Estates of Findon and Firbeck to be upgraded