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Latest news
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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
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- A persistent offender who caused distress to visitors and businesses in Leigh town centre has been hit with a court injunction.
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- 20/08/2025
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- A much-loved Wigan Borough puppeteer best known for bringing Hacker T. Dog to the world has been permanently etched into the borough's history after being presented with a Believe Star today (Monday 18 August).
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- 19/08/2025
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- A fund to bring empty homes across Wigan Borough back into use is open for property owners to apply.
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- 15/08/2025
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- Exciting options are being explored for the next stage in the evolution of Pennington Flash, with local residents invited to share their feedback.
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- 08/08/2025
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- Homelessness can happen to anyone and preventing it is everyone's responsibility; a member of Wigan Council's cabinet has urged colleagues.
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- 31/07/2025
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- Wigan Council has thrown its support behind a national campaign that calls for educational reforms to help those with dyslexia.
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- 30/07/2025