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Latest news
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- A high street shop in Leigh has been closed for three months following an investigation and three seizures of illegal cigarettes and vapes.
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- 31/10/2025
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- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the industrial site at Astley Park Way and the wider planning process here in Wigan Borough.
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- 30/10/2025
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- Sunday 9 November marks Remembrance Sunday this year, where communities across the country come together to remember and honour the fallen.
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- 30/10/2025
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- Wigan Borough's thriving arts and cultural sector has received a huge boost as a flagship scheme has secured a three-year deal worth more than £1.2m.
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- 29/10/2025
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- A Wigan Borough bakery manufacturer has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after breaching multiple food hygiene regulations aimed to protect consumers.
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- 28/10/2025
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- Hundreds of young people were treated to an exciting careers event this month, full of interactive workshops and interesting opportunities.
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- 28/10/2025
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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.
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- 24/10/2025
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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.
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- 24/10/2025
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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.
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- 21/10/2025
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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.
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- 20/10/2025