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The Football School Encyclopedia by Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton and Spike Gerrell

The Football School Encyclopedia: book review

Brand new state of the art entertainment venue Gamer X gears up for big opening

Macie hasn't been seen since she was at school on Monday September 11.

Police seek help in finding missing schoolgirl

The 54-year-old was killed on the Preston bound carriageway, between junctions 26 (for Orrell and the M58) and 27 (Standish), at around 9.15am on Sunday (August 20)

Woman dies after being hit by tanker on M6

Shrimps' summer signing Stuart Moore

Morecambe 0 Wigan 2: Shrimps' final dress rehearsal ends in defeat

CCTV shows the two men chasing a victim while wielding machetes.

Police launch manhunt for two men who ‘chased victim with machete’

Belvoir

Bargain three-bed home with large garden and modern design hits the market

Paul Swift on the job

Paul Swift Photography: award-winning wedding snapper talks tricks of the trade

Paul Finch with his first historical action-adventure novel Usurper

BOOK REVIEW: thriller writer's historical drama debut success

There are delays of around 1 hour after two separate incidents on the 12-mile stretch of motorway between junctions 27 and 23 this morning this morning (Wednesday, April 19) this morning (Wednesday, April 19)

One hour delays on M6 between Preston and Wigan

The Lathums play an impromptu gig in Wigan town centre

When local lads The Lathums' impromptu outdoor gig didn't quite go to plan

Borron Shaw

Woodland home on the market for more than double average UK house price

Laurel and Hardy in their short film Towed in a Hole

The eduring appeal of Laurel and Hardy

Yopa

Three-storey home with decked rear garden on the market for eye-catching price

‘Potentially hazardous’ substance found on body dumped in UK street - residents unable to leave their homes

‘Potentially hazardous’ substance found on body dumped in UK street

Regan & Hallworth

Modern three-bed home with converted summer house up for sale

Belvoir

Chic apartment in gorgeous converted mill on the market with bargain price tag

Regan & Hallworth

Magnificent mansion on gated development with hot tub and cinema hits the market

Northwood

Imposing home with modern kitchen and wrap-around gardens hits the market

Rugby League World Cup: England Vs Papua New Guinea this weekend

Entwistle Green

Modern town centre apartment in Grade II building hits the market for £100k

Regan & Hallworth

Three-storey Georgian-style home with gorgeous gardens up for sale

Sapphire Homes

Three-storey mansion with stunning interior and modern design up for sale

The crash near junction 28 in Leyland is causing delays on the M6 northbound this morning (October 18)

Rush hour delays after M6 crash near Leyland

An autumn treatment train parked in sidings at Wigan

Why six special trains are blasting leaves off the line

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Housing market snip: Delightful two-bed apartment yours for bargain price

Credit: Breakey & Co.

Potential snip: three-bed family home with no chain hits the market at £110,000

Credit: Pattinson Estate Agents

Two-bed apartment in former church for sale at auction for just £62k

Credit: Breakey & Co.

Hidden gem: three-bed home with immaculate interior yours for bargain price

Credit: Regan & Hallworth

Fit for a king: Three-storey mansion with home cinema on the market for £950k

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Modern two-bed semi with immaculate finish yours for just £150k

Credit: Morgan H Lewis

Cheerful three-bed Wigan home with lustrous design on the market for £250k

Paul Harvey nearly died died when he was thrown off his bike

One year ago I nearly died; paramedic tells story of horrific accident

The fatal collision was reported at 3.30am on the line near Wigan North Western where the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene

Person killed on railway after being hit by train between Wigan and Preston

Credit: Belvoir

Slick Wigan family home with immaculate interior on the market for £300,000

There are delays both ways on the M6 after a crash near junction 26 (M58) in Wigan this morning (Tuesday, July 5)

Two casualties taken to hospital after M6 rush hour crash in Wigan

Credit: Breakey & Co.

Cosy family home with spacious open-plan interior on the market for £290,000

Tomá Grime (left) and Harry Senior are heading to Wimbledon

Lancaster youngster heading to Wimbledon

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Modern three-storey family home with immaculate design yours for £350,000

Credit: Regan & Hallworth

Family home with modern kitchen and detached annexe yours for £450,000

The southbound M6 will be closed from 9pm (Monday, June 13) to 6am tomorrow (Tuesday, June 14) between southbound junctions 26 to 23

M6 shut tonight from junction 26 to 23 - this is why and when it will reopen

Credit: Breakey & Co.

Bargain terraced Wigan house with modern interior yours for just £150,000

Credit: Abode

Clean-cut home with American-style bar and huge rear garden yours for £550,000

Credit: Breakey & Co.

Impressive Swinley home with gorgeous kitchen yours for average UK house price

The lorry driver suffered minor injuries after overturning on the southbound M6 between junctions 23 and 24 earlier this morning

Easter travel chaos as M6 closed near Wigan after lorry veers off carriageway

Martin Ainscough

Wigan-born tycoon appointed the new High Sheriff of Lancashire