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Latest stage of entertainment zone near City ground
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Toilet block to be transformed into yoga studio
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Makerfield by-election

Makerfield by-election

Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos

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Wigan return to top as Leeds and York also win
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Latest stage of entertainment zone near City ground
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Plans approved for site hoped to house 6,000 jobs
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