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Wigan Council embraces its roots as part of anniversary plans

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50th anniversary of Wigan Borough
Date:
19/03/2024

Believe Talent Fund removes hurdles for more rising sports stars

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A national champion discus thrower, a record-breaking hurdler, an international-level swimmer and a Special Olympics hopeful are among the latest recipients of Be Well's Believe Talent Fund.
Date:
19/03/2024

Arrival of new IT hub in Wigan Borough welcomed by local authority leaders

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A new IT hub coming to Wigan Borough as part of a local authority partnership will provide a jobs boost.
Date:
18/03/2024

Step up for return of the Big Wigan Walk Week!

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People all over the borough will be smashing their daily step counts this summer as the Big Wigan Walk Week returns for a second year. More than 40 organised walks will take place across nine days from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June.
Date:
18/03/2024

Standish Leisure Centre set for savings as council powers ahead with solar panel rollout

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Standish Leisure Centre has become the latest council-owned facility to benefit from energy-saving solar panels.
Date:
15/03/2024

French town-twinning scheme celebrated in annual week-long celebration

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A decades-long partnership between Wigan Borough and Angers, a city in France, is set to be celebrated as the third annual French Week is announced.
Date:
15/03/2024

Nuisance tenant evicted following enforcement action

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Wigan Council has secured the permanent eviction of a nuisance tenant whose property was the source of frequent outbreaks of anti-social behaviour.
Date:
14/03/2024

Volunteer Jordan recognised as Haigh railway dream picks up steam

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A railway enthusiast from Crewe has been presented with a Heart of the Community Award for his commitment to getting a once popular Wigan visitor attraction back on track.
Date:
14/03/2024

Pennington Flash is natural fit for Memory Walk

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Pennington Flash has been revealed as the venue for the first of this year's Memory Walks raising money for the Alzheimer's Society. The first leg of Be Well's fabulous annual fundraiser also has a new summer slot – with this year's Leigh event taking place on Sunday 9 June (11am).
Date:
14/03/2024

Hilton signs franchise agreement for Wigan Galleries Hotel

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Wigan Council, in collaboration with its development partner Cityheart, has signed a franchise agreement with Hilton for a Hampton by Hilton branded hotel at the former Galleries Shopping Centre.
Date:
13/03/2024
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