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Police Appeal for Information After Attempted Armed Robbery in Wigan
At approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, officers responded to reports of a man entering the store, assaulting…
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Wannabe Rapper Jailed for Nine Years in Major Drug Bust
William Bates, who referred to himself in his music as a drug lord, was found guilty of a series of…
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Get involved in the future of Leigh Market
Do you visit Leigh Market? What do you use it for? Can you help to shape its future? These are…
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International art performance to call in at Pennington Flash
An awe-inspiring public art performance featuring eye-catching wildlife puppets with a climate action message is migrating its way to Wigan Borough this…
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Great British Spring Clean Returns for 2025
It’s nearly time for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, and Wigan Council is encouraging everyone to get involved. Since…
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Wigan Borough plays its part in VE Day celebrations
Wigan Borough will be joining in the national celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day later this…
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Officers in Wigan are continuing to search for missing Darren Orme
Darren was last seen shortly before 9pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025 at the junction of Woodhouse Lane and Scot…
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Wigan Borough celebrates International Women's Day
Wigan Borough celebrates International Women’s Day
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Wigan Council backs plans for rugby league recognition in the honours system
Wigan Council will support efforts to ‘overturn the injustice’ in the honours system for rugby league legends. No rugby league…
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Lowest tax rate delivered once again in 2025/26 budget plans
Low tax rates, no cuts to frontline services and the extension of a flagship apprentice scheme are among the highlights…
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