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Wigan Foyer is 'dream come true' for young residents

Description
A brand-new purpose-built Foyer designed to give residents a safe place to call home has been described as a 'dream come true'.
Date:
13/05/2026

'Hope shines through time and time again': Football club thriving after launch from tragedy

Description
Feature on Place2Place, a men's mental group which uses football to bring people together and speak about their mental health.
Date:
12/05/2026

Health Column: A creative solution for improving health in Wigan Borough

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The latest column from the Director of Public Health
Date:
20/04/2026

Council gets £11.8m grant to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

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Wigan Council has been awarded nearly £12m of government funding to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across the borough over the next three years.
Date:
27/03/2026

'They feel a sense of belonging': Amateur rugby league club thriving as it becomes the largest in the country

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With incremental improvements, shrewd investments, and an increasing number of players, a team formed almost 50 years ago has grown to become the largest amateur rugby league club in the country.
Date:
27/03/2026

Visitors and volunteers flocking to Haigh as exciting new era takes shape

Description
New figures reveal Wigan's iconic Haigh Woodland Park is more popular than ever as it shapes its exciting future.
Date:
27/03/2026

'I'm extremely proud of all our staff and always have been'

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Wigan Council's delivery of adult social care services rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Date:
27/03/2026

What a racket! New padel and tennis courts coming to Wigan

Description
Padel is coming to Robin Park as part of an exciting new era for racquet sports in Wigan Borough.
Date:
27/03/2026

More than 2,000 affordable homes built in Wigan Borough

Description
Providing affordable and social housing options is a key focus for a refreshed Wigan Council housing strategy.
Date:
27/03/2026

New contractor appointed to help residents recycle more waste

Description
New information after new contractor will expand recycling for brown bins
Date:
26/03/2026
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