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Latest news
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- An extraordinary Wigan Borough woman who became a celebrated doctor in 1929 has been recognised with a Blue Plaque outside Wigan Town Hall – the former Wigan and Leigh Mining and Technical College where she studied.
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- 19/11/2024
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- With Christmas shopping and nights out getting underway, Wigan Council has extended the year-round free parking offer in Wigan and Leigh town centres.
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- 18/11/2024
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- Young care leavers are recognised at awards event
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- 14/11/2024
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- Communities across Wigan Borough will unite in silence to honour the fallen this Remembrance Sunday.
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- 05/11/2024
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- A new wheelchair-accessible boat named in tribute to a former Olympic swimmer and much-loved Wigan headteacher will help people with disabilities enjoy thrilling adventures in the Lake District.
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- 01/11/2024
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- Local organisations have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to put integrated health and care services at the heart of the community.
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- 01/11/2024
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- A new project aimed at encouraging young people to engage with heritage and create new online content for the Museum of Wigan Life is set to become a reality thanks to a successful funding award from Art Fund's Reimagine grants programme.
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- 31/10/2024
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- The Our Town Awards 2024
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- 30/10/2024
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- Rugby veterans who have developed a passion for charity bike rides have been honoured with a mayoral reception for their fundraising efforts.
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- 24/10/2024
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- Earlier this month, over 100 young people from schools across Wigan Borough gathered at The Edge for Wigan Council's third Youth Climate Summit.
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- 24/10/2024