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In a hardboiled 1950s tale of robbery, murder, and retribution, a retired cop turned hotel detective uses his sleuthing skills to track down the gangster responsible for assaulting his stepson. from Wigan Today What's On Feed https://www.wigantoday.net/whats-on/arts/book-review-the-men-from-the-boys-by-ed-lacy-1-9038545 via Wigan Facebook

AN “AGGRESSIVE” Evan David launched a blistering attack on Irish Senator and EU Affairs spokesman Neale Richmond as the political failed to answer a question on the Irish border, on BBC Newsnight last night. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/925075/AGGRESSIVE-Evan-Davis-Irish-politician-Brexit-BBC-Newsnight via Wigan Services

FROZEN Britain is braced for worse to come with Storm Emma threatening widespread chaos. Swathes of the country were left under deep snow yesterday after heavy showers fell throughout the day and overnight. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/925016/uk-snow-weather-forecast-beast-from-east-storm-emma-met-office-warning-travel-disruption via Wigan Services

VILLAGES in remote areas of Britain could be cut off by severe snow showers and massive travel disruption tomorrow, a Met Office weather forecast has warned. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/924939/UK-snow-weather-forecast-Met-Office-warning-villages-cut-off-tomorrow-latest via Wigan Services

THE European Court of Justice will still have a substantial impact on the UK post-Brexit "whether the UK wants it or not", according to Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/924887/Brexit-news-update-latest-EU-UK-European-Court-of-Justice-will-remain-relevant-warning via Wigan Services

TRAVEL expert Bruce Williamson has revealed the real reason why the UK has been hit by major travel disruptions on Tuesday with hundreds of trains cancelled and chaos on the roads as snowstorms batter Britain. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/924870/UK-snow-weather-forecast-travel-disruption-why-trains-are-cancelled-no-snow via Wigan Services

With the 'Beast from the East' in full force, it is important to stay prepared for the worst the elements have in store for us. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/925086/UK-weather-news-cold-wind-snow-beast-from-east-tips-beat-freeze via Wigan Services

BRITAIN is expected to see “significantly more” snow on Wednesday as rush hour traffic in parts will face huge travel disruption to all travel networks, Met Office has warned. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/925085/UK-weather-forecast-snow-news-today-Met-Office-travel-advice-BBC-news via Wigan Services

COMMUTERS are battling the elements to get to work this morning due to the Beast from the East leaving the capital covered in heavy snow and train operators forced to cancel services. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/925084/London-travel-news-snow-disruption-tube-tfl-overground-latest-southeastern-southern via Wigan Services

SNOW brought by the Beast from the East is leading to another day of travel chaos with commuters facing misery, hundreds of school closures and more warnings from Met Office chiefs of potential danger to life. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/925080/snow-U-K-forecast-schools-trains-update-live-weather-latest-met-office via Wigan Services

BRITAIN and its allies should be ready to intervene if Syria has used chemical weapons against its own people, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said yesterday. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/925079/boris-johnson-syria-civil-war-chemical-weapons-civilians-britain-intervention via Wigan Services

Tigres UANL reached the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals as Enner Valencia starred. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/concacaf-champions-league-review-valencia-helps-tigres-into-quarter-finals via Aerials Wigan

Teddy Sheringham believes England only have one world-class player – Harry Kane. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/kane-is-englands-only-world-class-player--sheringham via Aerials Wigan

Mauricio Pochettino spoke to Tottenham star Dele Alli after the latest controversy surrounding the midfielder. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/pochettino-spoke-to-alli-after-latest-controversy via Aerials Wigan

Racing Club and Atletico Nacional claimed wins as the Copa Libertadores group stage got underway. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/copa-libertadores-review-inter-target-martinez-leads-racing-to-win via Aerials Wigan

Brazil great Ronaldinho lauded Harry Kane, saying the Tottenham star could play for any club. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/kane-can-play-for-any-club-in-europe--ronaldinho via Aerials Wigan

Quini, who has died aged 68, is the eighth-highest scorer in Spain's top flight thanks to his exploits with Sporting and Barcelona. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/ex-barcelona-sporting-gijon-and-spain-star-quini-dies via Aerials Wigan

Paris Saint-Germain must do without Neymar against Real Madrid, says the player's father, who wants a quick decision on surgery from PSG. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/breaking-news-neymar-wont-face-madrid-and-should-have-op-says-father via Aerials Wigan

Hull and Barnsley shared a 1-1 draw, while similarly relegation-threatened Reading lost 3-1 as Sheffield United went back into the top six. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/28/championship-review-dawson-spares-hull-sharp-and-blades-blunt-reading via Aerials Wigan

Gerard Moreno struck an injury-time winner as Espanyol upset a Real Madrid side that badly missed the resting Cristiano Ronaldo. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/we-didnt-deserve-to-lose---zidane-has-no-regrets-after-espanyol-upset via Aerials Wigan

Swansea won a third consecutive FA Cup replay as second-half goals from Jordan Ayew and Nathan Dyer put paid to Sheffield Wednesday. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/swansea-city-2-sheffield-wednesday-0-ayew-and-dyer-see-swans-into-quarters via Aerials Wigan

Laureus have recognised Chapecoense's success in rebuilding after the majority of their first-team squad were killed in an air disaster. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/chapecoense-honoured-at-laureus-awards via Aerials Wigan

Real Madrid struggled without the rested Cristiano Ronaldo as they were beaten 1-0 away at lowly Espanyol on Tuesday. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/espanyol-1-real-madrid-0-ronaldo-omission-backfires via Aerials Wigan

Heavy snow forced Juventus' clash with Atalanta to be postponed, and it has been officially moved to March 14 at 1800 local time. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/juventus-v-atalanta-rearranged-for-march-14 via Aerials Wigan

Carlos Queiroz believes Lionel Messi is simply too good for a human being and FIFA should investigate where he comes from. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/queiroz-messi-should-be-banned-until-fifa-proves-he-is-human via Aerials Wigan

Francesco Totti followed in the footsteps of Olympic great Michael Phelps by picking up the Laureus Exceptional Achievement award. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/tottis-career-recognised-with-laureus-award via Aerials Wigan

Rudi Garcia was keen to point out Neymar's injury means the majority of their recent transfer outlay will be useless against Marseille. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/psg-spent-400m-222m-is-in-the-infirmary---garcia-jibe-after-neymar-injury via Aerials Wigan

Massimiliano Allegri had hoped to have Gonzalo Higuain available against Atalanta, but the striker is still struggling with injury. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/higuain-out-of-coppa-italia-semi-final via Aerials Wigan

Zinedine Zidane has attracted criticism as a result of Real Madrid's struggles, but Luis Figo is adamant the Frenchman is right for the job. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/figo-demands-time-for-under-pressure-real-madrid-boss-zidane via Aerials Wigan

Tottenham will be without two key defenders for Wednesday's FA Cup replay against League One club Rochdale. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/pochettino-offers-update-over-vertonghen-and-alderweireld via Aerials Wigan

Yet more reports have emerged linking Antoine Griezmann with a move to Barcelona, but Diego Simeone does not appear concerned. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/griezmann-doesnt-read-the-press--simeone-not-bothered-by-barcelona-rumours via Aerials Wigan

Manchester City secured their first trophy of the season in the EFL Cup, and Andre Villas-Boas feels the club are just getting started. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/manchester-city-are-spectacular---villas-boas-praises-guardiolas-impact via Aerials Wigan

Alessandro Costacurta plans to speak with Antonio Conte about a return to the Italy national team. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/conte-confirmed-as-top-choice-for-italy-job via Aerials Wigan

UEFA has banned Samir Nasri for six months after he was found guilty of breaching anti-doping regulations. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/breaking-news-nasri-banned-for-six-months-for-anti-doping-violation via Aerials Wigan

Midfielder Fernandinho has a hamstring strain and will not be risked when Manchester City visit Arsenal this week. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/fernandinho-out-of-man-citys-trip-to-arsenal via Aerials Wigan

Reports had suggested Neymar was to have surgery that would keep him out until May, but Unai Emery says that is false. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/breaking-news-neymar-not-having-surgery-confirms-emery via Aerials Wigan

Saido Berahino's career has taken a nosedive and February 27 marks a particular unwanted milestone for the striker. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/two-years-since-his-last-goal--berahino-reaches-rotten-milestone via Aerials Wigan

Having struggled for minutes at Getafe, Swansea City's Jefferson Montero will play the rest of the season with Emelec in Ecuador from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/swanseas-montero-secures-sub-loan-from-getafe-to-emelec via Aerials Wigan

Massimiliano Allegri wants a slice of Coppa Italia history this season, although he is not prepared to give up on Serie A just yet. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/allegri-wants-coppa-italia-history-but-will-not-give-up-serie-a-fight via Aerials Wigan

UEFA has revealed changes to the Champions League and Europa League from 2018-19 onward, including an increase to direct qualification. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/direct-champions-league-group-stage-qualification-increased-to-26-teams via Aerials Wigan

Ahead of their Champions League second leg with Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid have rested Cristiano Ronaldo for the trip to Espanyol. from Soccerway.com http://www.soccerway.com/news/2018/February/27/ronaldo-rested-for-espanyol-trip-ahead-of-psg-showdown via Aerials Wigan

He's been charged with two others with conspiracy to import drugs. from Wish FM: Local https://www.wishfm.net/news/local/skelmersdale-man-charged-with-drugs-offences/ via Instagram Wigan

A man has been given a custodial prison sentence after assaulting and threatening to kill a Paramedic who was looking after and comforting him. from Wish FM: Local https://www.wishfm.net/news/local/man-sentenced-after-vicious-attack-on-north-west-paramedic/ via Instagram Wigan

MPs have today backed a bill that will create an opt-out system for organ donation in England. from Wish FM: Local https://www.wishfm.net/news/local/st-helens-mp-marie-rimmer-speaks-of-violet-grace-as-she-supports-opt-out-organ-donation/ via Instagram Wigan

'Polly's Angels' will help support people with illnesses such as cancer or dementia. from Wish FM: Local https://www.wishfm.net/news/local/charity-set-up-in-the-memory-of-atherton-mum-polly-haydock/ via Instagram Wigan

Transport bosses are a step closer to having new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour on Wigan and Leigh's buses. from Wish FM: Local https://www.wishfm.net/news/local/new-powers-to-tackle-trouble-on-public-transport1/ via Instagram Wigan

Tomorrow's election has been cancelled after a judge ruled it was unlawful. from Wish FM: Local https://www.wishfm.net/news/local/bryn-by-election-cancelled-after-court-ruling/ via Instagram Wigan

There was a major emergency response to the incident this afternoon after several workers became unwell from Wish FM: Local https://www.wishfm.net/news/local/workers-taken-to-hospital-after-incident-on-haydock-business-park/ via Instagram Wigan

A Toryglen minister shared Graham’s extraordinary pulpit at Celtic Park in 1991 from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/clergy-remember-late-bill-graham-12097408 via Wigan TV Systems

The Wilsons, who have two daughters and three grandkids, were married on February 24, 1968, in Cambusnethan Old Parish Church . from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/newmains-couple-jim-betty-wilson-12095597 via Wigan TV Systems

Fausto Rea has been picked as part of a four-strong team representing Scotland in an Italian TV show searching for the best pizza-makers in the world. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/award-winning-wishaw-chef-represent-12095785 via Wigan TV Systems

Roseann Bryson says the frenzied attack robbed her of brother she knew and loved, and left brain-injured John with no quality of life. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/newmains-gran-wanted-brother-die-12095957 via Wigan TV Systems

Marr Rugby Club prop Andrew Acton was caught out by inspectors who had arrived without warning at a training session in Troon on the look out for cheats. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/rugby-star-banned-after-pumping-12096261 via Wigan TV Systems

Resident Wallace Kerr shared this picture of the damage, which shows the vehicle on the green being examined by police officers. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/blazing-bmw-dumped-golf-course-12096285 via Wigan TV Systems

Thomas Hendry says he was mis-sold a credit deal for an energy scheme which led to him signing up to a 22-year finance agreement. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/i-told-panels-would-save-12097449 via Wigan TV Systems

Beaming rugby fan Iain Cooper caught the collectors item when it was launched into the stands as Scotland sealed a famous victory over the auld enemy. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scottish-supporter-pulls-calcutta-coup-12099170 via Wigan TV Systems

How film-maker May Miles Thomas turned a treasure trove of Erica's mementos into a biography which is being screened at the Glasgow Film Festival. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/family-relationships/mother-laws-stash-attic-inspires-12098012 via Wigan TV Systems

The bid to improve Scotland's justice system has taken a significant stride towards reality, says Record View. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/shauns-law-plan-justice-family-12100122 via Wigan TV Systems

More than 300 people have donated to help the search for Liam Colgan who went missing during a stag party in the German city on February 20. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/find-liam-fund-hits-11000-12099060 via Wigan TV Systems

In the last quarter over 16,000 people suspected of having the disease waited longer than the six week limit for their results. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/charities-call-action-over-cancer-12099670 via Wigan TV Systems

Court hears how Robert Reid's childhood pal denies murdering the dad-of-two after pair binged on Valium, cannabis and alcohol. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/former-boxing-champion-stabbed-21-12099318 via Wigan TV Systems

MSPs identified a worrying trend in the sex crime justice process as the number of guilty verdicts for rape or attempted rape hit an eight-year low. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/calls-rape-law-change-after-12099830 via Wigan TV Systems

Frankie 'Donuts' Donaldson will be released from HMP Dumfries today and fitted with an electronic tag just over eight months after he was caged. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/millionaire-thug-freed-prison-after-12099578 via Wigan TV Systems

Danielle Wilson’s special cradle allows devastated parents to spend more time with their wee one before their funeral. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/brave-mum-who-lost-two-12098974 via Wigan TV Systems

Inspired by young slain dad Shaun Woodburn, Scotland's top prosecutor hopes to reduce delays in grieving families being reuinited with their lost ones. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/legal-chiefs-take-major-step-12099903 via Wigan TV Systems

It's understood the thug wore a full beard and skull cap in prison after taking up the religion in 2001. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/dundee-law-killer-robbie-mcintosh-12099091 via Wigan TV Systems

Craig Wood exposed himself and encouraged youngsters to play a perverted online game as well as downloading almost 1000 indecent images. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/maths-teacher-hutchesons-grammar-school-12099319 via Wigan TV Systems

Before reaching Leith, Mohammed Ibnomer and fellow accused Mohammed Zakariyah started a night of violence more than four miles away. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/shaun-woodburn-killers-map-mayhem-12099742 via Wigan TV Systems

The bank apologised for the Global Restructuring Group but it has been revealed that 30 of the 32 senior managers work at a new unit. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rbs-accused-rebranding-sham-rogue-12099179 via Wigan TV Systems

Pioneering scheme sees vulnerable babies get treatment beside mum straight after birth instead of being whisked away to neonatal unit. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/newborns-risk-deadly-sepsis-given-12097870 via Wigan TV Systems

Check out MoneySuperMarket's list of goods and services and their price rises over the past 18 years. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/business-consumer/freddo-leaps-frogs-top-inflation-12099976 via Wigan TV Systems

Kevin Woodburn says a 'flawed' strategy let a gang of vicious thugs off the hook, failing other victims and contributing to the killer's 'paltry' sentence. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/shaun-woodburns-angry-dad-says-12100171 via Wigan TV Systems

Scott Logan, 39, from West Calder says the operation has given him his father back. from dailyrecord - News https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/son-who-donated-kidney-ill-12097431 via Wigan TV Systems

Suresh Vaghela is living with the ticking timebomb of life threatening diseases HIV, hepatitis C and CJD. from Wigan Today News Feed https://www.wigantoday.net/news/tainted-blood-has-ruined-my-life-1-9036750 via Find Us On Twitter At Wigan

A teenager was caught with drugs in his pocket while partying in fancy dress. from Wigan Today News Feed https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/boxing-day-fancy-dress-party-goer-s-drug-shame-1-9036615 via Find Us On Twitter At Wigan

Lee Slevin, 36, and Patrick Walsh , 60, admit excise fraud after being arrested at storage unit from liverpoolecho - News https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseysiders-caught-six-million-smuggled-14345055 via Local Wigan Aerial Installers

An analysis of a social media site called Gab, set up as a champion of free speech, reveals that one in 20 posts uses hateful language from New Scientist - Home https://www.newscientist.com/article/2161933-theres-an-alt-right-alt-twitter-and-its-filled-with-hate/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&campaign_id=RSS%7CNSNS- via Local Aerial and Satellite Installers Wigan

Knowles John Thomas Originally from Standish. Passed away at his home on 21st February 2018 aged 78. Beloved Husband of Margaret. John's service... from Wigan Today Obituaries http://announcements.johnstonpress.co.uk/obituaries/wigantoday-uk/obituary.aspx?n=john-knowles&pid=188299589 via Wigan Aerials

McKENZIE Who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 21st February 2018 at Christie's Hospital, Julie, aged 58 years. The beloved wife of Rob and... from Wigan Today Obituaries http://announcements.johnstonpress.co.uk/obituaries/wigantoday-uk/obituary.aspx?n=julie-mckenzie&pid=188299595 via Wigan Aerials

A COUNCIL worker is celebrating 25 years of keeping a borough clean from This Is Lancashire | News http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/16048274.Meet_bin_man_who__39_s_spent_25_years_keeping_Fern_Gore___Accrington_clean/?ref=rss via Goodreads Wigan

AN East Lancashire business has topped the Sunday Times best company list. from This Is Lancashire | News http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/16048194.Darwen_business_named_best_small_company_in_country_to_work_for/?ref=rss via Goodreads Wigan

A GIRL has been making waves in the fashion world by strutting her stuff at some of the world’s most prolific runway fashion shows. from This Is Lancashire | News http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/16048140.Blackburn_to_New_York__Meet_model__8__owning_the_world_s_catwalks/?ref=rss via Goodreads Wigan

THE Northern Powerhouse minister said he supports the creation of an East Lancashire unitary authority. from This Is Lancashire | News http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/16047563.Northern_Powerhouse_minister_weighs_in_on_Pexit_debate/?ref=rss via Goodreads Wigan

A DRIVER died after he attempted to make an illegal overtake while on his way to work, an inquest heard. from The Argus | News http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16045449.Hove_driver_died_in_horror_crash_after_attempting_illegal_overtake_on_his_way_to_work/?ref=rss via Wigan TV

A 22-YEAR-OLD disqualified driver took his dad’s car because he wanted to get something to eat. from This Is Lancashire | News http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/16048964.Disqualified_driver_took_dad___s_car_because_he_wanted_food_____then_crashed_it/?ref=rss via Goodreads Wigan

A “BRAVE and strong” survivor of the Grand Canyon helicopter crash has died in hospital. from The Argus | News http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16045465.Tributes_paid_to_tragic_helicopter_crash_victim/?ref=rss via Wigan TV

Being Human With the Dog Photographer by Great Big Story https://vimeo.com/255932028 Welcome to Wegman’s Wild World of Weimaraners, where dogs bake cakes and lounge like royalty. Known to the world as the “dog photographer,” William Wegman has spent the past 45 years dressing and posing his canine muses in elaborate ensembles, finding whimsy in the absurd. His work is at measures droll and enchanting, evoking awe in audiences around the world. And, his pups have had their share of the limelight, making appearances on everything from “Saturday Night Live” and “Sesame Street,” to movies and galleries worldwide. Uploaded 2018-02-15T16:54:32.000Z via Vimeo Staff Picks https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks Digg TV Aerials Wigan

Live updates as the so-called 'Beast from the East' hits the region bringing snow and sub-zero temperatures. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16050442.Disruption_on_the_roads_as__Beast_from_the_East__snow_hits_region/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

THE full extent of a drug problem in a North-East jail was laid bare last night, with a prison nurse saying the effects of Spice are the worst she has seen in her 42-year career. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049791.Drugs_flown_in_by_drones__staff_hospitalised___Nurse_reveals_shocking_extent_of__Spice__problem_at_North_East_prison/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

AN inmate who walked out of an open prison not long before his due release date was re-captured 15-months later, hiding out at a caravan park on the North-East coast. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16050468.Absconding_inmate_re_captured_at_coastal_caravan_park_after_15_months_at_large/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A FORMER child slave whose bid for asylum has been backed by more than 120,000 people faces an agonising wait to see if he can stay in the UK. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049720.Former_child_slave_to_face_agonising_asylum_decision_on_20th_birthday/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

AN aspiring young actor has landed his dream role in a fantasy feature film. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16048488.Budding_actor_secures_lead_role_in_fantasy_film/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

THE world of boxing last night paid tribute to a North-East fighter who died after winning an English title eliminator bout on Saturday. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049795.Glenn_McCrory_pays_tribute_to_Scott_Westgarth_following_boxer__39_s_fight_death/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

RESIDENTS have been invited to look at detailed plans for a new railway station in Horden, near Peterlee. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16050352.Details_plans_unveiled_for_new_railway_station/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A PRIMARY school teacher who betrayed his position of trust by regularly abusing a pupil has finally paid the price. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049757.Ex_teacher_from_Spennymoor_jailed_for_abuse_of_pupil/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A NORTH-EAST athlete dreaming of becoming the next Jessica Ennis-Hill has won multiple medals at an athletics event. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16050003.Darlington_athlete_dreams_of_Olympic_gold_after_multiple_medal_success/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A DUNKIRK veteran was laid to rest on Monday after a lifetime of serving Queen and country. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049478.Final_farewell_to_Dunkirk_veteran/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

AN inmate who walked out of an open prison not long before his due release date was re-captured 15-months later, hiding out at a caravan park on the North-East coast. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16050346.Absconding_inmate_re_captured_at_coastal_caravan_park_after_15_months_at_large/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A DISABLED pensioner says common sense has prevailed after a council agreed to collect his old bed and mattress from his back garden. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049712.Council_apologises_to_amputee__80__over_bed_collection_distress/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

SHOCKING figures show that the number of hospital admissions for eating disorders have doubled in the last six years, with almost 14,000 patients needing inpatient treatment in the year to April 2017. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16047930.Would_you_know_the_signs_that_someone_has_an_eating_disorder_/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

MEANINGFUL and treasured memories is what foster parents have been left with after caring for some of the North-East's most vulnerable children. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16048371.Darlington_couple_retire_from_fostering_some_of_area__39_s_most_vulnerable_children/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

THOUSANDS of former miners say they are being denied compensation for a condition that affected former prime minister Margaret Thatcher. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16050012.Miners__39__outrage_over_claw_hand_compensation_ruling/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A GREAT Northern Soundtrack curated by broadcaster Lauren Laverne, the return of Stephenson’s Rocket complete with virtual reality experience and a solo exhibition from Turner Prize 2017 winner, Lubaina Himid, are just some of the highlights of Great Exhibition of the North, which will today unveil its 80-day programme. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049439.Largest_event_in_England_this_summer_will_showcase_the_North__39_s_strengths/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A MEDICAL scheme piloted across the North-East has seen dozens of diabetics offered treatment for a heart condition that was previously undiagnosed. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049741.Scheme_piloted_in_the_North_East_cutting_stroke_risk_in_diabetics/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

AN exhibition marking 100 years since the first British women gained the right to vote is now on display at Bishop Auckland Library. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049716.Hear_My_Voice___Suffragette_exhibition_now_open_in_market_town/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

AN army veteran who competed in the first ever televised disability darts tournament is celebrating after making the quarter finals. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16048627.Disabled_veteran_stars_in_televised_darts_competition/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

AN ancient cathedral has received a much-needed revamp in the form of three new windows. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16048374.Ancient_cathedral_handed_a_window_of_opportunity/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

AN ARMY veteran from North Yorkshire is in training for a 100km walk from London to Brighton for Blind Veterans UK, which helps ex-service men and women. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049387.Veteran_to_tackle_100k_walk/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A SCHOOL’S fundraising drive has raised thousands in memory of a little girl who died from a rare brain condition. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049700.School__39_s_Arabian_Nights_ball_raises___2k_for_charity/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

A MAN has been fined thousands of pounds for operating a vehicle scrapyard without a permit. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049025.Man_fined_thousands_of_pounds_for_operating_vehicle_scrapyard_without_permit/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

COMEDIAN Alun Cochrane is set to visit the region on his latest UK tour. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16049765.Comedian_Alun_Cochrane_to_perform_in_Teesdale/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services

HUNDREDS of schoolchildren across the region are taking part in an initiative to encourage entrepreneurship. from The Northern Echo | News http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16048972.Sir_John_Hall_backed_schools_challenge/?ref=rss via Wigan Satellite Services