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  • Man jailed after exposing himself

    A MAN who exposed himself was jailed on Friday. Christopher Whalley, of Chapel Green Road, Hindley admitted the charge when he appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court. The 32-year-old, who committed the offence in Wigan on Thursday,

  • Boy, 16, stabbed near car wash

    A TEENAGER was stabbed near a car wash yesterday evening, Monday. Police were called to Kirkhall Lane in Leigh at around 6.30pm where a 16-year-old boy was attacked with a small blade. The victim suffered minor injuries. No-one was arrested

  • First phase of North Leigh Park plans approved

    THE first phase of a 1,800 housing development has been given the green light this afternoon, Tuesday. Homebuilder Countryside secured approval to build 199 homes at North Leigh Park in Leigh at Wigan Council's planning committee meeting. The

  • Armed robber used duvet cover to drag away cigarette haul

    AN ARMED robber who raided convenience stores and a betting shop, smashed his way into cigarette cabinets and gaming machines with a crowbar and sledge hammer. Greedy James Geraghty and his accomplices were so determined to grab large amounts of

  • Man found 'safe' after appeal launched

    A MAN has been found "safe" after an appeal was launched to locate him yesterday, Monday. David Maguire, from Wigan, went missing after last being seen close to the Miller and Carter restaurant in Lowton. Police confirmed this morning, Tuesday