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Widow welcomes new organ retention rules
A CAMPAIGNING widow has given a cautious welcome to new coroner's rules regarding the retention of organs during post mortems. Mrs Elaine Isaacs, of Whitefield, believes the changes to the rules, which came into effect on June 1, will help to raise awareness
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Disabled bus service 'a glorified taxi'
A LEIGH couple claim a bus service for the disabled is being used as a glorified taxi by people fit enough to travel on ordinary buses. As a result pensioners Marie and Derek Bell, of Abbey Square, Leigh, say they have trouble booking the Ring and Ride
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Council wins top award
WIGAN Council's planning chiefs are celebrating after learning that two high quality public services have won a government Charter Mark. The development and building control services have both qualified for the national award. Development control deals
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Gospel tent at Heaton park
THE Lancashire Gospel Tent is pitched in Heaton Park funtil Thursday, July 7. Services for adults will be held every evening except Fridays, which will be youth evenings. The meetings start at 8pm from Sunday to Friday and at 7pm on Saturdays, conducted
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New police chief for Bury
BURY is to have its first-ever female police chief. Chief Superintendent Janette McCormick will take over as head of the divisional police force on Monday and will be responsible for approximately 315 full-time police officers, 80 civilian staff including
