More from Borough news
All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media and press enquiries, email pr@wigan.gov.uk.
Latest news
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- New proposals to support walkers and cyclists to safely adhere to social distancing measures in Wigan Borough have been approved.
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- 06/05/2020
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- Residents are being asked to record their experience of life in lockdown to share with future generations.
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- 06/05/2020
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- The Mercure Hotel in Wigan is usually home to guests travelling for business or pleasure, but in recent weeks it has played a crucial role in Wigan's response to Covid-19, providing a lifeline to many vulnerable residents.
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- 06/05/2020
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- Concerns about the extent of financial help for local government during the COVID-19 emergency have been voiced by the leader of Wigan Council.
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- 01/05/2020
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- A vote of thanks has been issued to all the businesses and organisations offering a helping hand to Wigan Borough's COVID-19 response efforts.
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- 30/04/2020
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- Hundreds of volunteers have been thanked for their commitment to supporting Wigan Borough's response to Covid-19.
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- 27/04/2020
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- With two weeks until the nation marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, residents are being urged to decorate their homes, windows and gardens to turn Wigan Borough red, white and blue.
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- 24/04/2020
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- A thank you message has been painted outside a number of buildings in Wigan and Leigh for key workers.
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- 24/04/2020
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- The Islamic sacred month of Ramadan begins at the end of this week.
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- 23/04/2020
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- Dedicated social care staff in Wigan Borough have been hailed as unsung heroes as they continue to provide crucial support for the most vulnerable during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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- 21/04/2020