Date with The Boss: Unsigned Wigan band closer to gig with Springsteen and Weller after Hard Rock triumph
Boomin won the regional heat of Hard Rock Rising
Hitting form at right time: Dougie Freedman happy as Bolton Wanderers climb back into play-off places
The Trotters beat ten-man Middlesbrough at home
Lady Luck leaves Wigan in bottom three as Roberto Martinez claims Latics deserved more at West Ham
The cup finalists went down 2-0 in London
‘I’m happy with that’: Shaun Wane delighted as youngsters get Wigan Warriors past Leigh Centurions
Warriors beat Centurions 60-10 in Challenge Cup
Get spontaneous: Scuttle down Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula for an untouched surfer’s paradise
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We must do all we can to halt Tameside decline to ‘heart disease capital of UK’, claims Shadow Health Minister
Andrew Gwynne demands action against Tameside’s health shame
Unnecessary firefighter call-outs slashed after ‘time-wasting’ false alarms at Tameside Hospital tackled
False fire alarms once numbered between 20 and 30 each month
MM’s Weekend Wager: Manchester City to trade victories with United after Wigan secure massive win at West Ham
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Debate: Michael Carrick PFA player of the year nomination ample reward for carrying Manchester United
The midfielder has been outstanding for champions-elect
Veteran Oldham MP Michael Meacher joins likes of Winston Churchill and is awarded Freedom of the Borough
Meacher awarded at council meeting
Manchester-based brewer J.W Lees launches pale ale inspired by the city with help of Happy Mondays’ Bez
Brewers created Manchester Pale Ale