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The Latest Breaking News from Ashton

Plans for major £10m revamp of Ashton-under-Lyne market square to go to consultation

“It is about this market place that’s been changed and changed again and we want to get it right this time.”

Manchester Evening News

People to be fined up to £1,000 for drinking or taking drugs in Ashton town centre

People have complained to the council about ‘intoxicated individuals’ consuming alcohol and ‘other substances’

Manchester Evening News

Arrest after man attacked with bottle in 'nasty' assault in broad daylight

Police are searching for witnesses after the incident in Ashton on Sunday afternoon

Manchester Evening News

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'He was loved by all' - Tributes pour in for Wigan councillor dead aged 51

"Anthony, was a true local activist, loved by all who met him and who adored our Ashton community."

Manchester Evening News

Look of new 67-home development revealed to the public

First occupations of the homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield are expected to take place in early 2023.

Manchester Evening News

Vile predator travelled to Newcastle to meet girl, 14, and said he would ‘keep her for five days’

Binis Varghese, living in Ashton, was given a community order in court on Thursday, September 8

Manchester Evening News

Man taken to hospital after being hit by double decker bus

Emergency services were called to Oldham Road in Ashton-under-Lyne on Friday evening

Manchester Evening News

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Police find thirteen stolen high value cars following burglary in Trafford

Officer also recovered a significant number of vehicle parts after the raid in Ashton

Manchester Evening News

'It can take an hour to go five miles': The Greater Manchester town with gridlocked traffic and trains only twice a week

'Every journey takes a really long time'

Manchester Evening News

Hunt for wanted man after serious attack - call 999 if you see him

He has connections in Ashton, Bedminster and Totterdown

Bristol Post

'It's made his day': Bomb squad scrambled after boy, 5, finds 'artillery shell' whilst magnet fishing

Leo Nixon, five, found the shell in the canal in Ashton under Lyne on Sunday morning.

Manchester Evening News

Man faces court after making threats to blow up police station

Luke Nuttall, from Reddish, pleaded guilty to four charges before magistrates

Manchester Evening News

Residents urged to help out with 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to transform Ashton town centre

"Ashton high street cannot stand still by letting funding opportunities go by."

Manchester Evening News

Small town just outside Merseyside that 'comes alive' once a month

People flock to the historic town for one reason

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New political map for Wigan reveals big changes to ward boundaries in Leigh, Atherton and Ashton

The new arrangements will apply for the 2023 council elections if the proposals are agreed.

Manchester Evening News

What are the Preston Council elections 2022 results?

Seats were available in wards Ashton, Brookfield, Cadley, City Centre, Deepdale, Fishwick and Frenchwood, Garrison, Greyfriars, Ingol and Cottam, Lea and Larches, Plungington, Preston Rural East, Preston Rural North, Ribbleton, Sharoe Green and St Mathews

Manchester Evening News

What are the Wigan council local elections 2022 results?

26 council seats were up for grabs in Abram, Ashton, Aspull New Springs Whelley, Astley Mosley Common, Atherleigh, Atherton, Bryn, Douglas, Golborne and Lowton West, Hindley, Hindley Green, Ince, Leigh East, Leigh South, Leigh West, Lowton East, Orrell, Pemberton, Shevington with Lower Ground, Standish with Langtree, Tyldesley, Wigan Central, Wigan…

Manchester Evening News

Derelict site set to become Wigan borough's seventh Lidl

"Overall, residents have expressed support for the Lidl proposal."

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The mysterious caves full of witches and dwarves only five miles from Ashton

The disused quarry is a gem for folktales

Manchester Evening News

The best walks to enjoy in Tameside this Easter bank holiday weekend

We've picked 10 of our favourite strolls across one of Greater Manchester's prettiest boroughs

Manchester Evening News

'Vile' graffiti sprayed on wall near mosque in Ashton-under-Lyne

“Racism must have no place in Tameside just as it has no place in today’s Britain"

Manchester Evening News

First look at new housing development coming to Ashton

“Wigan is an aspirational and popular area and we’re delighted to be bringing some new high quality and sustainable homes to the town"

Manchester Evening News

Residents' joy as huge, multi-million pound development is REJECTED

“Is it a good idea to make a very bad situation even worse?”

Manchester Evening News

Man rushed to hospital as police close road after serious crash outside supermarket

Police, fire crews and paramedics descended on the street

Manchester Evening News

Ashton residents fuming and children 'devastated' as beloved ride leaves town centre

Rides have been a part of Ashton town centre for decades

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