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Latest news
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- Wigan Borough takes centre stage in new BBC legal drama The Split Up with scenes filmed at the iconic Leigh Town Hall.
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- 22/09/2026
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- Contractor appointed to clear the illegal waste site at Bolton House Road, following a tender process
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- 18/09/2026
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- Warning to residents after individuals fined for breeding dogs without the appropriate licence
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- 17/09/2026
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- A new bench unveiled in Leigh town centre on World Suicide Prevention Day aims to remind residents there is always hope and someone to turn to.
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- 15/09/2026
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- recycling tips for residents as part of a nationwide campaign
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- 14/09/2026
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- A rapid rise in leisure centre memberships among young people in Wigan Borough is evidence of a growing shift away from body image obsession to holistic wellness, according to experts in the field.
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- 14/09/2026
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- A woman who was on the brink of becoming homeless after a hospital visit has thanked Wigan Council for saving her life.
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- 11/09/2026
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- Final consultation on the borough's Local Plan of future development
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- 11/09/2026
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- Hundreds of handcrafted flowers are being scattered across Wigan Borough to remind those who need to hear it that there is always hope.
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- 10/09/2026
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- To celebrate its official opening, the land train at Haigh is offering free rides this Friday (11 September).
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- 08/09/2026