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Latest news
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- A renowned Wigan Borough scientist has received a heritage Blue Plaque outside his former home in Golborne.
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- 25/06/2026
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- A programme launched to reduce youth anti-social behaviour in Leigh is offering young people a positive, safe environment to spend their time.
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- 25/06/2026
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- Wigan Council will commit £3m to a flood defence scheme that could unlock further major funding.
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- 24/06/2026
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- An iconic part of Haigh Woodland Park is set to open to the public after a multi-million pound makeover.
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- 24/06/2026
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- Joint efforts to clear an illegal waste site in Bickershaw have taken a big step forward with Wigan Council looking to recruit a specialist contractor.
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- 24/06/2026
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- A funding boost of £200k is helping more young people secure employment and training opportunities across Wigan Borough.
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- 24/06/2026
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- People from across the borough are invited to have their portrait taken for free, by professional photographer Christopher Nunn, as part of a new photography project celebrating local identity and community stories from Open Eye Hub and Wigan Council.
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- 19/06/2026
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- Planning application for the exterior refurbishment of Leigh Market, with information about the temporary market location
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- 12/06/2026
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- Repeated domestic abuse crimes across Wigan Borough have reduced by nearly a half over a three-year period following a range of early-intervention, and support services from Wigan Borough's Community Safety Partnership.
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- 11/06/2026
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- Local residents are being urged to join the battle against dementia as Wigan Borough's annual Memory Walk returns to Pennington Flash next month.
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- 02/06/2026