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Latest news

Leigh town centre offender handed court injunction

Description
A persistent offender who caused distress to visitors and businesses in Leigh town centre has been hit with a court injunction.
Date:
20/08/2025

CBBC stars Phil and Hacker awarded Believe Star on Wigan Walk of Fame

Description
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).
Date:
19/08/2025

Empty homes funding open for applications

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A fund to bring empty homes across Wigan Borough back into use is open for property owners to apply.
Date:
15/08/2025

Residents get chance to share thoughts on next phase for Flash

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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.
Date:
08/08/2025

Partnership working key to tackling homelessness, councillor urges in passionate plea

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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.
Date:
31/07/2025

Wigan Council votes to back Jamie Oliver's dyslexia campaign

Description
Wigan Council has thrown its support behind a national campaign that calls for educational reforms to help those with dyslexia.
Date:
30/07/2025

Council to adopt Let's Be Blunt knife safety campaign

Description
Wigan Council will back the Let's Be Blunt campaign as part of its community safety initiatives to address knife violence.
Date:
30/07/2025

Why an update to licensing rules is long overdue

Description
Proposed licensing updates to give greater power to licensing authorities and how it would benefit Wigan Borough.
Date:
30/07/2025

Families flock to Flash for new Billy the Blackbird trail

Description
A new nature trail inspired by the work of a local author is seeing young bird-lovers flock to Pennington Flash this summer.
Date:
28/07/2025

2,000 Life-Saving Health Checks Delivered in Wigan Through Groundbreaking Pilot

Description
Wigan Council's workplace health check pilot has reached over 2,000 residents, helping to detect early signs of serious illness and save lives.
Date:
25/07/2025
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