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Car stolen from terminally ill woman days after she returns home from hospice

Break-in at Hindley bungalow sees thieves take Motability vehicle essential for couple’s daily care

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15 Feb 2026 — 1 min read
Car stolen from terminally ill woman days after she returns home from hospice
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