North West news

• Traitors fans hit sold-out final watchalong party

  23-01-2026 21:24 via bbc.com
  The Fairfield Social Club is offering free drinks for attendees who arrive in fancy-dress.
  
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• Mother of Bolton crash victim says 'world is shattered'

  23-01-2026 19:26 via bbc.com
  Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali, 19, was described as having a "truly pure heart" by his family.
  
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• Traffic stopped as pig roams around Wigan

  23-01-2026 17:59 via bbc.com
  The pig was seen walking down main roads in Poolstock, in Wigan, earlier.
  
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• Grooming trial collapsed over jury WhatsApp group

  23-01-2026 16:53 via bbc.com
  Some jury members messaged each other on WhatsApp about watching a broadcast on grooming gangs.
  
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• Man with dementia convicted over car he did not drive

  23-01-2026 15:56 via bbc.com
  A 'confused' 77-year-old from Middleton is convicted over having no insurance on a car he no longer drives.
  
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• Man Utd keen to resume Mainoo contract talks

  23-01-2026 15:00 via bbc.com
  Manchester United are keen to resume talks with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract that would bring him in line with his fellow senior squad members.
  
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• Free IVF cut to one cycle across whole city region

  23-01-2026 13:35 via bbc.com
  NHS bosses said the move would bring an end to a "postcode lottery" of treatment options.
  
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• Four Sale players in England Six Nations squad

  23-01-2026 12:33 via bbc.com
  England have called up uncapped 20-year-old prop Vilikesa 'Billy' Sela for the Six Nations to cover a crop of tighthead injuries, while Exeter number eight Greg Fisilau is rewarded for his fine club form.
  
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• Nightingale joins Ryding & Brookes in 20-strong Team GB snow squad

  23-01-2026 11:02 via bbc.com
  British skiing great Dave Ryding and world champions Zoe Atkin, Mia Brookes and Charlotte Bankes are named in a 20-strong Team GB snowsport squad for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
  
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• Man brandishes sword in street and dogs kept in filthy conditions

  23-01-2026 07:15 via bbc.com
  A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
  
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• 'Medics who saved my husband's life are incredible'

  23-01-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  Lewis Rimmer's family "are staying really positive" 12 weeks after he was badly injured by a car.
  
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