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Motorcyclist Leon Dugdale won the Supersport 600 title this year

Motorcyclist Leon speeds away to claim the Supersport 600 title

Michael McGuigan will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court next month for arson, violence and other offences

Sentence awaits home-torching thug

Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a fatal incident on the M6

M6 crash: Driver named after fatal incident

Officers were called to Southport Road at 1.22pm yesterday following reports of a collision involving a Kawasaki KLZ motorcycle and a Volkswagen Polo, which happened at the junction with Blindmans Lane. A 64-year-old man is currently in hospital with suspected life-changing injuries

Man, 64, taken to hospital with life changing injuries

Step4ward Dance with their cheque to Derian House

Leyland line dancers make song and dance for charity

A 30-year-old man has been charged with kidnap and sex offences.

Longridge man charged with kidnap and sex offences

Missing Kayla, 15, who has Preston links, was last seen on Bryning Fern Lane, Kirkham, at 1.30pm on Sunday.

Concern for missing girl, 15, last seen two days ago

Mr Motivator, real name Derrick Evans MBE, is hosting a free taster class, The 11am Club, an inclusive chair-based exercise class for everyone, Wednesday 30th September 11am at The Ellesmere Suite, Leigh Masonic Hall. He will also host a taster class for a high energy, low-impact class later that day at 6.15pm at the same venue. Further sessions can be booked (and paid for) in October.

Remember Mr Motivator? TV fitness icon is back near Lancashire

Wrightington Hospital

'Violated and intimidated' by former hospital worker

A worried home-owner says £170,000 has been wiped off the value of his dream home - after four giant warehouses were built right behind it

'Giant warehouses have wiped £170,000 off value of my dream home'

A floral tribute spelling "legend" in the hearse

In pictures: Wigan honours Sir Billy Boston

A general view of Pennington Road in one of whose houses dynamite was found

'Dynamite' found at home during clearance

Coppull with trainer Clive Cox and jockey Hector Crouch at Newbury two weeks ago (photo: Steven Cargill/Racingfotos.com)

High hopes for Coppull on local turf at Haydock

Sir Billy Boston, one of the most iconic figures in rugby league, has passed away at 92, just weeks after his beloved wife

Breaking Rugby league icon Wigan's Sir Billy Boston dies at 92

Leigh Infirmary doubles for Morecambe General as location shooting takes place for ITV's hit series The Bay

Infirmary transformed into drama set for Lancashire ITV drama

The driver of a stolen Amazon van fled police at 100mph in 40 minute chase until he crashed in Chorley

Stolen Amazon van-driver fled police at 100mph then crashed in Chorley
“This was an extremely dangerous incident “ Police chase stolen Amazon van at 100mph until it crashes in Chorley
Nicola Adam

easyJet holidaymaker wins £17,876 compensation

Lovat Road regulars outside the pub during the Preston street’s spell in the television spotlight in the late 1980s

Preston locals star in BBC show

Nuclear industry leader returns to Heysham where he started his 40 year career

'I began as a 16-yearold apprentice'

Pendle has been named the independent coffee capital of the North West, with 92.1 per cent of its coffee shops run by independents rather than chains according to research by SEO agency Dark Horse

This Lancashire place has been voted one of the best for coffee

Three Sisters Race Track

Save 25% on outdoor karting experiences at Three Sisters Circuit

Rickie, Dale, and daughter Ettie

I revisited the playground where my daughter survived a knife attack

Labour's Andy Burnham (left) and Reform's Rob Kenyon

How the Makerfield by-election unfolded

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Wigan’s new market hall is under construction

Watch: Wigan's new market hall is almost built

Shauna Barton

Woman shares endometriosis horror

Emergency services were called to the railway line near Wigan North Western at 1.35am this morning (Tuesday, May 5)

Tragedy as second person killed on railway between Preston and Wigan
Tragedy has again struck the railway between Wigan and Preston after a second fatality in 48 hours.
Matthew Calderbank

All lines are blocked between Preston and Wigan North Western due to an emergency incident this morning (Tuesday, May 5)

Breaking Emergency incident: Train journeys cancelled between Preston and Wigan

Former Morecambe youngster Josh Cartwright made his Wigan Warriors first-team debut Photo: Dean Williams

Former Morecambe youngster makes Wigan Warriors debut

Hayley McAuley at work in the competition

Hayley held on to her flatpack world champion title

Dad wins massive EuroMillions prize

Earlier Avanti Coast issued a travel warning between Wigan North Western and Preston and Blackpool North due to all lines being currently blocked.

Trainline reopens after incident with 50 minute delays for passengers

Dwayne is 6ft 1 and wears glasses. He is believed to be wearing a navy Berghaus waterproof jacket, black jogging trousers, brown walking boots and possibly a beige or green coloured bucket hat

Police search continues for missing 71-year-old last seen 4 days ago

Paedophile Martyn Woods

Probe into paedophiles death at Lancs prison answers wife's questions

Tragic Lancs student took his own life after finding girlfriend dead

Train at Preston station.

'Major' rail disruption as Northern says 'only travel if essential'

The Suzanne Dennis Optometrist team.

Lancashire optometrist urges community to prioritise blood pressure checks

Britain’s most popular regional delicacies revealed

Ryan Lowe

Former Preston North End boss sacked after 6-1 thrashing

Blackpool’s luxury seafront restaurant Beach House has announced the arrival of new executive chef Adam Green

Blackpool's most luxurious restaurant announces new executive chef

Executive Chef Adam Green

It’s a Beach House Blackpool homecoming for new Executive Chef Adam Green

A young driver has been found guilty of causing the death of Christopher Tromp (pictured) after crashing his car into a tree in Lancashire

Driver drank at pub before fatal crash that killed friend

Police have issued an urgent appeal to help trace missing 31-year-old Robert from Chesterfield

Concern grows for missing man believed to have links to Blackpool

Preston North End's Ali McCann vies for possession with Wigan Athletic's Joseph Hungbo (photo: Richard Martin-Roberts/CameraSport)

John Smith's PNE fans' panel view: The least enjoyable cup tie in a while

Alfie Devine gave PNE some impetus after coming off the bench (photo: Richard Martin-Roberts/CameraSport)

Tim Mercer's PNE fans' panel view: Little to warm supporters on a freezing night

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Former Lancashire town named among best UK spots to move to

Police are continuing the search for 19-year-old Tom Dingle with links to Lancaster

Breaking Police appeal for dashcam footage as search for Tom Dingle continues

Ms Dingle has taped a message for her son next to the front door of the family home in Appley Bridge

Lancs student still missing after 6 days as frantic mum issues appeal

Police are continuing the search for 19-year-old Tom Dingle with links to Lancaster

Search continues for missing 19-year-old Tom Dingle

School named North West primary of year

Megan and James outside their new home

Newlyweds choose Eccleston as the perfect place to start their family

Herne Group was named SME of the Year

Wigan firm wins SME award at event to honour brightest and best in industry

Paul Bibby if HSP Leigh (left) pictured with Golborne Warriors and the food donation.

Golborne Warriors Under 15s show true spirit with generous food donation to HSP ...

Barton Grange Mint Balls

Barton Grange teams up with iconic sweet company for exclusive treats

A man has died following an incident on the M6 in Wigan

Breaking Man dies after police called to concern for welfare on M6

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