Staff threatened with sword during robbery
Two men, one armed with a sword, threatened staff during a robbery in Wigan.
At around 9.15pm on Thursday 9 February 2012, two men walked into Bargain Booze on Warrington Road, Lower Ince.
They approached the counter where two members of staff were working and threatened them with the sword, demanding cash.
One of the men went behind the counter, stole mon...More
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Wigan Council to protect front line services
Plans to protect key frontline services such as adult social care and early intervention and prevention services will be put before Wigan Council’s top politicians on Thursday (23 February).
At the meeting, the budget proposals for 2012/13 will be outlined. The priority is to continue delivering the best possible services for Wigan residents, particularly the most...More
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Counting the Carbon
It’s the crucial question of the twenty-first century: what’s your carbon footprint?
Switching off a light or turning the tv from ‘standby’ to ‘off’ may not seem much for an individual to do, but multiply that a thousand – a million times – and the energy saved begins to make a real difference. And when industry becomes involved, then the contributions can be im...More
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Key of the Door
‘Access all areas’ may be the dream backstage pass for someone at a concert – but when it comes to protecting our public buildings, a proper system of secure access control is essential.
“Hundreds of people use the town hall every day,” says Cllr Ged Bretherton, cabinet champion for efficiency. “The public can come here to register a birth, get married or use th...More
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Another foul mess! Action to tackle dog fouling
Residents in a community blighted by dog fouling say they’re ‘barking mad’ with irresponsible dog owners who fail to pick up their animal’s mess.
The area off City Road in Kitt Green has become such a hot spot for anti-social behaviour, litter and fly-tipping that local residents are now developing a campaign in partnership with Wigan Council and other agencies to...More
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Mark 1 Business Systems ensures PROCare dual ISO award
Quality and environmental management specialist, Mark 1 Business Systems, has enabled its client PROCare to achieve dual ISO accreditation in less than six months.
The Cheshire - based company has supported the specialist shower and bathroom supplier through the rigorous process to achieve both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, recognised as hallmarks in upholding exacting ...More
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Appeal to trace man who tried to save occupant from house fire
Detectives are appealing for help to trace a man who tried to rescue occupants of a house fire in Bryn.
Shortly after 4.30pm on Sunday 12 February 2012, police were called to Sefton Road, Bryn, following reports of a house fire.
A 49-year-old man was rescued by GMFRS and taken to hospital for treatment to smoke inhalation but later died.
It is believed a ma...More
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Half Term... full on fun!
It’s half term and parents all across Wigan Borough are bracing themselves in expectation of a week of raucous sibling squabbles and outraged teenagers in protest against tidying their bedrooms! Well, there’s good news for all harassed parents because help is at hand.
Over half term week [Monday 20th – Friday 24th February] there’s loads for kids to do – enough i...More
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Attempted bag snatch - Wigan
Police are appealing for information after an attempted bag snatch in Wigan.
At around 5pm on Thursday 9 February 2012, a 48-year-old man was walking towards Wigan train station from Market Place when he was approached by a man.
He grabbed the victim’s bag and demanded he let go.
The victim refused before he let go and ran off empty handed.
No one was...More
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Hooray for Haigh
It was built nearly two centuries ago – but it’s just won the council’s top design prize: the Haigh Windmill has been voted the overall winner of the council’s annual awards by a panel of experts.
The awards recognise excellence in the design and construction of new domestic and commercial properties across the borough, as well as refurbishments and conservation ...More
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Two people charged after group of teenagers robbed
Two people have been charged after a group of teenagers were robbed.
Robert Sheppard (born 01/09/1989) of Fell Street, Leigh has been charged with robbery, assault with intent to rob and theft. He appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court on 11 February 2012.
Kyle Turton (born 09/01/1994) of Cameron Street, Leigh has been charged with robbery, assault with ...More
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Pensioner punched by intruder
A pensioner was punched in the stomach after confronting an intruder at his Wigan home.
Shortly before 10pm on Sunday 12 February 2012, a 66-year-old man was returning to his home on Victoria Street, Newtown, when he saw the offender exiting his kitchen via the back door.
The thief punched the man in the stomach and ran off.
When the man went inside he di...More
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Man jailed for historic sexual offences
A man from Wigan has been jailed after historically raping and sexually assaulting girls.
Ronald Bain (17/04/49) of Smithwood Avenue, Hindley was found guilty of one count of rape and 28 counts of sexual assault at Liverpool Crown Court, today, Tuesday 14 February 2012.
He was given an Indeterminate sentence for Public Protection and must serve a minimum of n...More
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Man dies five days after collision, Wigan
A pedestrian involved in a road traffic collision in Wigan earlier this month has now died.
The victim, now formally identified as James Greenhalgh, 71, from Wigan was near to the junction of Poolstock and Holborn Avenue, at about 8.50am on Friday 3 February 2012, when he was struck by a black Vauxhall Zafira being driven by a Wigan woman.
James suffered seve...More
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Wigan’s ‘Walk of Life’ – Life Centre Launch Honours Local Legends
Some Wigan’s best-known people are set to have their names immortalised in stone as part of the borough’s very own Walk of Fame.
To celebrate the launch of Wigan Council’s exciting new public services hub – the Wigan Life Centre - on Monday 20 February, a trio of famous Wiganers who have excelled in the spheres of sport, culture and business will see their very o...More
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Haigh Hall Live and Haigh Fest Postponed
Wigan’s Haigh Hall Live and Haigh Festival will be postponed for a year it was announced today.
The music weekend had been scheduled to take place at Haigh Country Park as usual but the dates organised clashed with The Stone Roses reunion gig at Heaton Park. Given the scale of these concerts and the proximity to Wigan it has been decided that producing a competin...More
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Man charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged after a girl was stabbed in Wigan.
Lawrence Wood (born 07/09/1980), of Lincoln Place, Marsh Green, Wigan, is charged with attempted murder and is due before Wigan Magistrates' Court on Friday 10 February 2012.
At 4.15pm on Wednesday 8 February 2012, police were called to Stranraer Road in Marsh Green, Wigan, following a report that a girl...More
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Man arrested after girl is stabbed in Wigan
A man has been arrested after a girl was stabbed in Wigan.
At 4.15pm on Wednesday 8 February 2012, police were called to Stranraer Road in Marsh Green, Wigan, following a report that a girl had been stabbed in the street.
Officers attended and found that a 12-year-old girl had been stabbed twice in the back.
She was taken to hospital for treatment to a punct...More
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Bloomin’ Good Luck, Our Damian
Wigan Council officer Damian Jenkinson has been nominated for the BBC’s Young Gardener of the Year.
Viewers this Sunday evening (BBC3 8pm 12th February) will see the council’s Borough in Bloom co-coordinator – as well as several hundred other budding horticulturalists – judged by a team of hardy experts.
The BBC series looks for a young gardener aged 16-25 wh...More
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Loved up? The Galleries have Valentines Day all wrapped up for charity!
The Galleries charity gift wrapping service is set to return in time for Valentines Day!
Loved up shoppers wanting their valentines day gifts wrapped up can visit the gift wrapping station on the upper mall in Ashton Gallery (opposite Peacocks) on Saturday 11 February between 10am and 4pm where all donations will be gladly received by volunteers for the Guide Dogs...More
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