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Huge step forward as work to transform Bothy Yard and working buildings begins at Haigh

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Work to transform Haigh's Bothy Yard and working buildings into a horticultural hub complete with training facilities, an education space and event opportunities is set to begin imminently.
Date:
24/10/2025

Ashton Library is an important community asset, Wigan Council affirms

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Ashton Library is not earmarked for closure and a partnership approach to writing a new chapter in its history is underway, Wigan Council has said.
Date:
24/10/2025

Hollywood hero celebrated as blue plaque unveiled in hometown

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A giant of the film industry received a posthumous celebration in his hometown last week, with a blue plaque commemorating his life unveiled at Atherton Town Hall.
Date:
21/10/2025

Sustainability shines at inspirational Youth Climate Summit

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A day of education, innovation, and collaboration was held at the Youth Climate Summit last week. Organised by Wigan Council's Climate Response Team, the event returned to The Edge for the fourth time on Wednesday, 8 October to highlight the importance of the environment and sustainability.
Date:
20/10/2025

Free 'health MOTs' as latest Wigan Borough wellbeing event heads for Hindley

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Residents are being urged to get a 'free health MOT' when Hindley Leisure Centre hosts its next Health and Wellbeing Open Day during October half term.
Date:
17/10/2025

Striking mural that links town to the Titanic unveiled on high street

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An astonishing artwork has been completed in Ashton-in-Makerfield which combines local history with an intriguing link to the Titanic.
Date:
10/10/2025

Project to revamp major part of Leigh town centre takes vital step forward

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A project to revamp a major part of Leigh town centre has taken another vital step forward, with planned work just weeks away.
Date:
10/10/2025

Hampton by Hilton Wigan: New CGIs unveiled as hotel construction begins

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New CGIs have been released as construction work begins on Hampton by Hilton Wigan.
Date:
08/10/2025

Wigan Pier event space to launch with Halloween-themed music night

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A group of fantastic musicians will help showcase the borough's newest event space at Wigan Pier later this month.
Date:
08/10/2025

Key decisions from the meeting of the Full Council, Wednesday, 24 September, 2025

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Welcome to our round-up from the latest meeting of the full council.
Date:
08/10/2025
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