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Three new Changing Places open across the Wigan Borough
New accessible toilet and changing facilities are now available at three more locations across Wigan Borough. Howe Bridge Leisure Centre,…
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Vital health checks underway at local businesses after Wigan Council's successful funding bid
Vital NHS heart health checks are getting underway in workplaces across Wigan Borough giving people under 40 access to potentially…
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Haigh Woodland Railway plans back on track thanks to council investment
Plans to restore a much-loved woodland railway at one of Wigan Borough’s most popular visitor attractions are firmly back on…
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Supporting Communities Fund applications reopen
The latest round of a Wigan Council funding scheme designed to boost the borough’s community sector is now open for…
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Over 100 Bikes Seized in 100-Day Operation Targeting Anti-Social Behaviour on Motorbikes
Bikes have been seized for various reasons, including lack of insurance, anti-social driving, and suspicion of theft. The misuse of…
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RL legend Phil calls on Wiganers to be Warriors in fight against dementia
Rugby league legend Phil Clarke is urging Wiganers to tackle dementia by signing up for this year’s Be Well Memory…
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Grinning Rioter Jailed for Violent Disorder After Building Bonfire and Throwing Missiles at Police
Christopher Beard, 33, from Stewart Road, Wigan, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after pleading…
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£4.6 put into pockets of local people thanks to Here for You campaign
A further multi-million pound milestone has been reached by Wigan Council’s flagship cost-of-living crisis support campaign. More than £4.6m of…
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Latest Believe Talent Fund athletes aiming to emulate golden girl Keely
Rising sports stars from Wigan Borough are dreaming of following in the footsteps of Keely Hodgkinson after securing support from…
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Return to school made easier for families with help of Here for You
A team effort across Wigan Borough has eased back to school pressures for hundreds of families. Throughout the summer holidays,…
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