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Suspected burglars caught after darting for freedom following pursuit and collision in Wigan
Travelling at speed it resulted in a road traffic collision on Wigan Road in Standish. Thankfully, no serious injuries were…
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New Year breathes new life into Norley Hall play area development
The highly-anticipated renovation of Norley Hall Adventure Playground is officially underway. The much-loved recreation area set to reopen in time…
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New gym tribute to Keely, Leopards and rising local sports stars
Golden girl Keely Hodgkinson MBE and fellow hometown heroes Leigh Leopards are inspiring the next generation at Leigh Leisure Centre.…
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Anti-racism charter
By Councillor Nazia Rehman, cabinet member for finance, resources and transformation In recent years, Wigan Council has been making significant…
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Thousands supported at Family Hubs with exciting 2025 ahead
Wigan Borough’s first batch of Family Hubs has welcomed more than 17k visitors this year, providing a wide range of…
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Downloading a year of digital success
Wigan Council’s award-winning Tech Mates initiative has marked a record-breaking 2024 of tackling the digital divide. More than 1,000 residents…
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Cost of living campaign reaches £6m milestone
More than £6.4m of previously unclaimed financial support has been accessed by Wigan Borough residents thanks to a flagship campaign.…
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Community crowdfunding campaigns help people of Wigan Borough
An innovative and collaborative way of raising funds called crowdfunding has helped community-spirited locals create sensory gardens and helped Wigan…
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New car park will provide shopping boost
A temporary new car park has opened in Wigan town centre, making it even easier to visit Wigan Market and…
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