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Latest news

Crackdown on traffic offences to come into force

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22/11/2024
New local authority enforcement powers to crackdown on several traffic offences will come into play at hotspots across Wigan Borough.

Get Involved in the Future of Leigh

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20/11/2024
A new design for Leigh Civic Square has been published and Wigan Council is asking people who live in, work in or visit Leigh to get involved and share their thoughts.

Blue Plaque awarded to trailblazing twentieth century Doctor

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Date:
19/11/2024
An extraordinary Wigan Borough woman who became a celebrated doctor in 1929 has been recognised with a Blue Plaque outside Wigan Town Hall – the former Wigan and Leigh Mining and Technical College where she studied.

Extended free parking returns for festive season

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Date:
18/11/2024
With Christmas shopping and nights out getting underway, Wigan Council has extended the year-round free parking offer in Wigan and Leigh town centres.

Young care leavers are recognised at awards event

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Date:
14/11/2024
Young care leavers are recognised at awards event

Parades to take place across Wigan Borough for Remembrance Sunday

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Date:
05/11/2024
Communities across Wigan Borough will unite in silence to honour the fallen this Remembrance Sunday.

'Wheely Smart' boat is lasting legacy for Helen at Low Bank Ground

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Date:
01/11/2024
A new wheelchair-accessible boat named in tribute to a former Olympic swimmer and much-loved Wigan headteacher will help people with disabilities enjoy thrilling adventures in the Lake District.

Putting health at the heart of the community

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Date:
01/11/2024
Local organisations have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to put integrated health and care services at the heart of the community.

Young people's perspectives welcomed at Museum of Wigan Life

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Date:
31/10/2024
A new project aimed at encouraging young people to engage with heritage and create new online content for the Museum of Wigan Life is set to become a reality thanks to a successful funding award from Art Fund's Reimagine grants programme.

Local people rewarded for community contributions

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Date:
30/10/2024
The Our Town Awards 2024
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