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- Digital technology has made our lives better connected and more exciting.
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- 04/10/2023
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- Virtual reality, retro games and robot coding for kids will be among the attractions at a fun free event at Wigan Library this month.
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- 02/10/2023
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- Summer saw a resurgence last week so I hope you got to enjoy the hot weather, it may not seem like it at the moment but the autumn months are just around the corner.
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- 25/09/2023
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- September heralds the beginning of autumn. A time for cosy jumpers, getting outdoors to enjoy the autumnal changes and for togetherness and connection as we settle into new routines after the summer. It's also when we come together to think about how we're feeling during the Month of Hope.
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- 21/09/2023
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- An asylum seeker is a person who has left their country of origin and formally applied for asylum in another country but whose application has not yet been concluded.
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- 08/09/2023
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- Extracts of Wigan Council's letter to the Home Office, outlining the local authority's significant concerns regarding the use of Kilhey Court Hotel, Standish.
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- 22/08/2023
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- This week marks the halfway point of the school summer holidays. Six weeks can be a long time without the usual routine structured around the school day and it can be a challenging time for children and adults alike.
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- 10/08/2023
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- E-cigarettes, or vapes as they've become known, were developed to help people to stop smoking - one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK and here in Wigan Borough. However, whilst e-cigarettes can be an effective quitting tool for smokers, it is not risk free, particularly for people who have never smoked.
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- 20/07/2023
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- This month provides an opportunity to reflect on the weeks last summer when Leigh welcomed the UEFA Women's Euros tournament.
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- 14/07/2023
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- Detailed plans for a new multi-function cinema and leisure centre located in the Galleries re-development site in Wigan town centre have been approved by Council's planning committee.
- Date:
- 12/07/2023