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Police release CCTV footage following armed robbery at supermarket

Police have released CCTV footage following an armed robbery at a Tesco Express.

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A range of pet care products has been recalled by its manufacturer

Pet flea and tick drops recalled over poisoning fears

A range of pet care products has been recalled by its manufacturer due to concerns that they may contain an element poisonous to cats.
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Chancellor Philip Hammond has been urged to stop the Northern 'brain drain.'

Overnight News digest - Chancellor urged to stop Northern brain drain while Environment Agency warns of heavy rain

Catch up on all the overnight news with our morning roundup

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Duo stand accused of killing their flatmate

Duo stand accused of killing their flatmate

A Wigan man allegedly battered unconscious by two flatmates died three and a half months later, a murder trial jury heard.

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Terminally ill teen who wanted body frozen to 'live longer' won historic ruling

Overnight news digest - Here's our roundup of all the latest headlines

Catch up with all the overnight news with our roundup of the main stories this morning
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Christmas Market

Where are this year's Christmas Markets?

Cold winter nights and late night shopping can be made so much better with a mulled wine and festive carols. Check out our list of Christmas Markets.
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Lanes are closed on the M6 following a series of accidents

UPDATE: More lanes closed on M6 after crashes

Delays are expected on the M6 due to a series of accidents.
Transport
The Met Office have issued an Amber warning for Lancashire

SNOW ALERT: Met office issues Yellow warning for Lancashire

The Met Office have issued a Yellow alert for ice and snow in Lancashire on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday in the Northwest.
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Golborne murderer Troy Beckford

Man jailed for 31 years over gangland killing

A man has been jailed for life for his part in a notorious gangland killing.

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Traffic is building on the Southbound M6 between junctions 19 and 20

UPDATE: Delays on M6 Southbound due late running roadworks

Lanes have now reopened following earlier closures
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Michael Blake

Man charged with murder after fatal shooting

A man has been charged with murder after a man was fatally shot in the head.

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Man arrested for attempted murder in Lancashire

Man arrested for attempted murder in Lancashire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault in Lancashire.

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HS2 project

Government reveals preferred route for northern section of HS2

The Government has set out its preferred route for the northern section of HS2.

Transport
Mark Rosiek

Man who recorded himself sexually abusing children jailed for more than six years

A man who recorded himself sexually abusing children has been jailed for more than six years.

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Alejandro Membrilla

Disabled man jailed for child porn stash

A disabled Wigan man who downloaded and distributed child porn has been jailed for 16 months.

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Four arrests made in Lancashire as police swoop on car breakers yard

Four arrests made in Lancashire as police swoop on car breakers yard

Police have made a number of arrests in Lancashire in connection to a “significant” £750,000 dismantled car scam.

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Blackpool man arrested over historic sex offence

Blackpool man arrested over historic sex offence

A Blackpool man has been arrested by police on suspicion of a historic sex offence.

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Liam Denner

Unique illness mystifies toddler’s doctors

The everyday functions of eating and drinking make can make one young boy seriously ill.

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Paul Hitchen

Man jailed for 29 years for sexually assaulting eight girls and women

A controlling violent bully who sexually assaulted eight girls and women was today given a 29-year sentence.

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Twelve arrested for drug offences

Rugby aces charged with rape

Three rugby aces have been charged with raping a woman the day after Wigan Warriors Academy won last year’s Grand Final.

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