Shakerley teenagers in drama on the estate (31/03/2008)
A seven month project exploring the lives of young people on the Shakerley estate, in Tyldesley, concluded on Thursday March 20th with a dance and drama performance at Fred Longworth High School.
Advisors needed to keep Wigan arts healthy (31/03/2008)
A new scheme is to be launched in Wigan to sustain our rich artistic heritage. The Arts Award will nurture young actors, musicians, writers, broadcasters, artists, photographers and dancers hoping to follow the footsteps of the likes of Sir Ian McKellen, The Verve, Stuart Maconie and Kym Marsh.
Gun threat tenant evicted (28/03/2008)
A Wigan council tenant who brandished a handgun and fired a ‘blank’ cartridge at terrified central heating contractors has been evicted from his home.
Norley crack house closed (28/03/2008)
Police and council housing chiefs have secured their third crack house closure in Wigan as part of a continuing fight against drugs and anti-social behaviour.
If you go down to the woods today… (28/03/2008)
Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve (LNR), one of the hidden gems of the borough, is being transformed. Volunteers, officers, wildlife experts and council staff are working hard to make the woodlands, wetlands and paths safe and accessible for people to visit, and also more attractive for wildlife to thrive.
Food, Glorious Food - Share Your Special Recipes (27/03/2008)
Residents in Wigan and Leigh are being asked to share their culinary secrets and have their best loved recipes published and served up as part of a project called ‘Eat With Strangers’.
New shop is just the job (26/03/2008)
Adding a new job or training to your weekly shopping list is about to become a reality thanks to a pioneering 'skills shop' opening in Leigh town centre this week.
Fake vodka found on sale in Leigh (26/03/2008)
Counterfeit bottles of a well known brand of vodka have been discovered on sale in Leigh.
Licensee fined £1000 for underage alcohol sale (25/03/2008)
A Wigan licensee has been fined for selling alcohol to an underage teenager following action by trading standards.
