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Police revisit scene after baby's remains found

Gemma Fletcher has now been jailed

Gemma Fletcher has now been jailed

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Ex-nurse whose 'life spiralled out of control' stole vulnerable woman's medication

Police provide update on investigation into baby remains being found

Police provide update on investigation into baby remains being found

Police provide update on investigation into baby remains being found

Family pay tribute to Leslie Baron

Family pay tribute to Leslie Baron

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Family of ‘larger than life’ man pay tribute following fatal crash

Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'loving son' following fatal crash

Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'loving son' following fatal crash

Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'loving son' following fatal crash

Two men have died and another is in custody following a crash in Wigan

Two men have died and another is in custody following a crash in Wigan

Driver in custody after two men die in motorbike crash with car in Wigan

Additional officers in place in Wigan as the suspected human remains of a young baby have been found

Additional officers in place in Wigan as the suspected human remains of a young baby have been found

Several arrested after suspected human remains of young baby found

The XL bully believed to be thrown from a bridge on the A57 in Sheffield, South Yorks. Photo released January 24 2024. See SWNS story SWMRdog. A XL bully is believed to have been thrown to her death from a bridge in a 'sickening' attack. The

The XL bully believed to be thrown from a bridge on the A57 in Sheffield, South Yorks. Photo released January 24 2024. See SWNS story SWMRdog. A XL bully is believed to have been thrown to her death from a bridge in a 'sickening' attack. The

Distressing images

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RSPCA hunt owner of muzzled XL bully thrown to death off bridge ahead of ban

The crash is believed to have happened on Hall Lane in Aspull

The crash is believed to have happened on Hall Lane in Aspull

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Man, 20s, dies and teen boy injured in horror motorbike crash 'with fencepost'

Traffic on the M6

Traffic on the M6

RECAP: Long delays on motorway after lane closed

A cannabis farm found in Platt Bridge

A cannabis farm found in Platt Bridge

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Drugs, cash, gun and stolen cars and caravan found in police Christmas raids

The weapons the man was allegedly caught with

The weapons the man was allegedly caught with

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Man allegedly caught with axe, knife and club while 'under the influence' of drugs

Police were called to Heath Street, Golborne

Police were called to Heath Street, Golborne

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Man, 60s, arrested on suspicion of 'firing gun' in early hours

Two cats starved the death in the house

Two cats starved the death in the house

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WARNING DISRESSING IMAGES: Woman let cats starve to death in 'squalid conditions'

Ban for Wigan woman who failed to seek vet help for rabbit with brain infection

Ban for Wigan woman who failed to seek vet help for rabbit with brain infection

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Woman who ignored pet rabbit and dog's illnesses prosecuted

Police are asking for help to find this man

Police are asking for help to find this man

Police appeal after concerns for man, 42, who has gone missing

Walker Fold Woods

Walker Fold Woods

Scenic, historical and magical walks in Bolton for all to enjoy as part of festival

Ladies Lane Bridge Aerial (National Rail Air Operations)

Ladies Lane Bridge Aerial (National Rail Air Operations)

Urgent warning for Bolton passengers as railway line closes and trains cancelled

Martin Bradshaw was found to have hidden cocaine in a coffee tin

Martin Bradshaw was found to have hidden cocaine in a coffee tin

Man who hid cocaine in coffee tin ordered to hand over £10,000s

Wellfield Road, Wigan

Wellfield Road, Wigan

Number of arrests made following large-scale fight

Joe Outlaw had been at HMP Hindley

Joe Outlaw had been at HMP Hindley

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Prisoner damaged and flooded own cell in 'act of desperation'

Jonathan Ainscough, 46

Jonathan Ainscough, 46

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Police appeal for information as man goes missing for more than a week

Police officers carried out the operation in Aspull and Standish

Police officers carried out the operation in Aspull and Standish

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Sixteen tickets given out in matter of hours in police traffic operation

Winstanley Road, Wigan

Winstanley Road, Wigan

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Serious crash in Wigan leaves teenager with life-threatening injuries

Christopher Clarke, 35, sentenced to 31 months

Christopher Clarke, 35, sentenced to 31 months

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REGIONAL: Controller of phone advertising class A drugs in Wigan jailed

Man, 35, released on bail as Wigan murder investigation continues

Police carry out day of action to find murderers of 'much-loved family man'

Liam Smith was just 38-years-old

Liam Smith was just 38-years-old

'Much-loved family man' killed in suspected 'gunshot and acid attack'

Detective Superintendent Alan Clitherow says officers are taking precautionary measures

Detective Superintendent Alan Clitherow says officers are taking precautionary measures

WATCH: Update after dead body with 'potentially hazardous substances' discovered

The incident happened on Warrington Road, Ince

The incident happened on Warrington Road, Ince

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Urgent investigation after cyclist left with 'life threatening' injuries

A lorry was left on its side

A lorry was left on its side

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Suspected 'drug driver' arrested after crash closes major interchange

The new long distance walking trail will run through Bolton

The new long distance walking trail will run through Bolton

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New path connecting Bolton's most scenic places with the rest of GM

Ablolom Okbazge, 27, sentenced to nine years imprisonment

Ablolom Okbazge, 27, sentenced to nine years imprisonment

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Man sentenced for the rape of 37-year-old woman

Christopher Holden, 34, wanted on recall to prison

Christopher Holden, 34, wanted on recall to prison

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Can you help police find this wanted man?

Pictures of the scene provided by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

Pictures of the scene provided by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

Bolton Central stay on scene of fire for more than 16 hours

The woman was found by police on patrol on Sullivan Way, Scholes

The woman was found by police on patrol on Sullivan Way, Scholes

Woman with licence revoked taken back to prison after Class A drugs found

More than 500 cannabis plants were discovered

More than 500 cannabis plants were discovered

Man arrested after police raid uncovers huge cannabis farm

Alfie Price, 16, from Wigan has been missing for 11 days

Alfie Price, 16, from Wigan has been missing for 11 days

Appeal launched to find missing teenager

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after police found crack cocaine and heroin

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after police found crack cocaine and heroin

Suspected drug dealer arrested after crack cocaine and heroin discovered

Pedestrian died after crash with motorcyclist

Pedestrian died after crash with motorcyclist

Man dies following crash with motorcyclist

Police raid homes in Wigan and Salford

Police raid homes in Wigan and Salford

Police carry out dawn raids in crackdown on fake prescription drugs

Bolton fire crew attend molten glass fire at industrial unit

Bolton fire crew attend molten glass fire at industrial unit

Fire crew tackle blaze at industrial unit after equipment failure

Collision: The incident happened on Petticoat Lane, Ince

Collision: The incident happened on Petticoat Lane, Ince

Investigation after two-year-old 'seriously injured' in motorbike hit-and-run

Hit-and-run: The incident happened on Ormskirk Road

Hit-and-run: The incident happened on Ormskirk Road

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after woman dies in crash

Travelodge is looking to open three new hotel sites in Wigan, Prestwich and Middlebrook (PA)

Travelodge is looking to open three new hotel sites in Wigan, Prestwich and Middlebrook (PA)

Travelodge announces new hotel plans in Greater Manchester

TRIBUTES: Cllr Paul Maiden, Hindley Green Independent

TRIBUTES: Cllr Paul Maiden, Hindley Green Independent

Local government

Councillor who ‘was still helping people in hospital’ dies aged 44

Groundbreaking: Work has now begun on the new Aspull Health and Wellbeing Centre

Groundbreaking: Work has now begun on the new Aspull Health and Wellbeing Centre

Ground broken on new 'state-of-the-art' health centre

'Hoax': Police were called to Golbourn High School after someone claiming to have a gun made threats

'Hoax': Police were called to Golbourn High School after someone claiming to have a gun made threats

School gun threat 'believed to be a hoax'

Locked down: Golborne High School

Locked down: Golborne High School

School locked down after threats from person claiming to have gun

Man killed in collision at Castle Hill Road

Man killed in collision at Castle Hill Road

Man dies in Hindley collision

Lorry turned on its side due to a 'collision' on the M6

Lorry turned on its side due to a 'collision' on the M6

Long delays on motorway after lorry comes off road

'You are a violent controlling man": Child sex predator jailed

Crabtree Road, Wigan

Crabtree Road, Wigan

Police appeal as man in critical condition after shooting

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