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Lights, camera, action: Filming fund set to help creative Leigh youngsters

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A new fund will allow young people to film a documentary with chart-topping band The Lottery Winners, following a major BBC production at Leigh Town Hall.
Date:
11/12/2025

Curious Minds announces move to Wigan Pier

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Opening an imaginative new chapter in the Pier's story
Date:
11/12/2025

New play area and outdoor gym opens at Standish park

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A popular play area in Standish has reopened with brand-new equipment after investment from Wigan Council.
Date:
11/12/2025

Key decisions from the meeting of the Full Council, Wednesday 26 November 2025

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Welcome to our monthly round-up from the latest meeting of the full council.
Date:
08/12/2025

Healthy Schools network goes to college as Wigan and Leigh and Winstanley make the pledge

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Wigan Borough's successful Healthy Schools network has taken another big step forward… by graduating to college!
Date:
03/12/2025

Latics and Warriors celebrate 'start of something special' at Robin Park

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Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors stars have helped kick off a new era at Robin Park Leisure Centre. Latics duo Joe Hungbo and Joe Adams and Warriors Ethan Havard, George O'Loughlin and Kian McDermott were among the special guests at the official reopening of the Wigan facility's gym and studio spaces on Saturday (29 November).
Date:
01/12/2025

Voice of victims remain at the heart of Wigan Borough's Love Is Not Abuse campaign

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Brave testimony from a victim of domestic abuse is at the forefront of renewed efforts to highlight support services and tackle violence against women in all its forms.
Date:
28/11/2025

Historic Grade II library building reopens after £1.5m refurbishment by Wigan Council

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Tyldesley Library has reopened in its original premises on Stanley Street, following a £1.5m renovation project.
Date:
26/11/2025

Outstanding practice in children's services highlighted by inspectors

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Ofsted praises outstanding children's services with exceptional support and sustained improvements
Date:
26/11/2025

Pride in Place board sets out 10-year masterplan for Leigh

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Outline plans for the £20m Pride in Place fund have been agreed by the Leigh Neighbourhood Board.
Date:
21/11/2025
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