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Through their study of two-dimensional iron selenide (FeSe) films, a research team has unlocked some intriguing clues about superconductivity. 

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AN old school building in Leigh town centre has been saved from demolition – but the developer now has "no option" but to board up the 19th Century property. Plans to knock down the former King Street School building to make way for a new four-storey block with 29 flats have been thrown out by Wigan council. Owner John Littler, who bought the building back in 2013, wanted to turn it into a state-of-the-art boxing club and offer the remaining space to charities. But he was "unaware" of the scale of the work required, his representative said. Speaking on behalf of Mr Littler at a pl...

Flood damage during Storm Christoph could cost Wigan council close to £100,000 Some staff worked 20 hour shifts, starting at 7.30am and finishing as late as 3am and 4am the following day – albeit with breaks 12:52, 17 MAR 2021 Flood warnings were in place in January (Image: Getty Images) For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other rel...

By Joseph Timan, Local Democracy Reporter Two properties in Stirling Close on the Higher Folds Estate in Leigh which were flooded during Storm Christoph. Pictured in June 2018 by Google Maps. Uploaded by Joseph Timan. Permission for use for all LDRS partners. FLOOD damage caused by Storm Christoph in January could cost Wigan council close to £100,000, according to the latest estimates by the local authority. Four properties, which are all council-owned, were flooded during the storm which hit between January 19 and 21, causing a ‘...