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Latest news
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- A brand new and unique sculpture created by international artist Anne Duk Hee Jordan was unveiled in the walled gardens of Haigh over the weekend.
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- 15/09/2025
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- An eye-catching new sculpture is the centrepiece of a new water feature in Haigh Hall's iconic walled gardens.
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- 11/09/2025
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- This week, our borough was included in a prominent feature across BBC platforms regarding asylum seeker accommodation.
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- 11/09/2025
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- Wigan Borough is committed to fostering communities where everyone feels safe, valued, and included. Inclusion is not just a principle - it's central to everything we do.
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- 03/09/2025
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- With expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, business support, and keynote speaker John Heaton, the Believe in Business Festival is a must- attend event.
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- 02/09/2025
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- Local families were all smiles at the highly-anticipated launch of the new-look Norley Hall Adventure Playground.
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- 02/09/2025
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- Wigan's most iconic landmark, Wigan Pier, is about to embark on a vibrant new chapter, as Wigan Council announces plans to host a series of exciting events at the venue.
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- 28/08/2025
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- The first pieces of track have been laid at Haigh Woodland Park's railway, marking a milestone in its restoration.
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- 28/08/2025
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- As the summer holidays wind down and children get ready to head back to school, it's the ideal moment to make sure they are protected against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
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- 26/08/2025
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- Oxfam's Second Hand September campaign is a powerful initiative encouraging people to rethink their shopping habits by pledging to buy only second-hand clothes for the entire month of September.
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- 26/08/2025