Welcome to Wigan (29/09/2006)
Wigan has welcomed its latest ambassador from French twin town Angers.
Happy Birthday BETA! - Casino Royale For Local Charity (29/09/2006)
A service that has helped hundreds of people learn basic skills and introduced many thousands to the wonders of the worldwide web is toasting 15 successful years in the borough. And on Saturday October 7, BETA (Better Education and Training for Adults) will celebrate in style with a special fundraising casino night at Wigan Town Hall.
Hero On Patrol – Val Volunteers For Crossing Challenge (28/09/2006)
When Atherton needed a superhero, local lady Valerie Eckersley was first in the queue. And now it’s her job to look after hundreds of children and their parents on Flapper Fold Road as the town’s newest school crossing patrol.
Mayor For A Day - Who Will Be The New First Citizen? (27/09/2006)
The Mayor of Wigan is looking for someone to take her place… Don’t worry, current mayor Cllr Mrs Eunice Smethurst isn’t stepping down but she’s looking for a very special young person to take the chain and become Mayor For A Day.
Painting Pictures with Words: Bevan and Street team up at the Turnpike Gallery (27/09/2006)
One of Britain’s leading figurative painters, Tony Bevan, will be exhibiting a personal selection of his works at the Turnpike Gallery, Leigh this autumn.
Light up a life (25/09/2006)
Wigan Council is looking for guiding lights to give young people some direction in life.
£20M for new Abraham Guest High School (22/09/2006)
Abraham Guest High School in Orrell has hit the jackpot, winning up to £20 million for a completely rebuilt, state of the art new school.
Where’s the Proof? – Home Improvement Offer is a Damp Squib
(22/09/2006)
The dodgy damp-proof brigade is at work in the borough again, warn the borough’s Trading Standards chiefs.
Harvesting the Green Fingers of the Future at Astley Tots Plot (21/09/2006)
A unique and fun project in Astley, near Leigh, is on the look out for families and tiny tots who want to enjoy some green fingered fun in their own specially designed garden...
