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Free scooters help kids be active and do their bit for the planet on way to school
Primary school pupils are being encouraged to scoot to school to boost their health and the environment. Wigan Council’s Be…
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Mini Blue-Light scheme launches in Leigh
A new pilot scheme will see school-children play a lead role in promoting community safety in Wigan Borough. The Mini-Blue…
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Get festive at the Flash! Artisan markets heading to Pennington nature reserve
Christmas is coming to Pennington Flash this year as the popular nature reserve hosts its first-ever seasonal artisan markets. The…
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Crackdown on traffic offences to come into force
New local authority enforcement powers to crackdown on several traffic offences will come into play at hotspots across Wigan Borough.…
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Hip surgery pioneer receives Blue Plaque
A heritage blue plaque for inspirational orthopaedic surgeon Professor Sir John Charnley has been unveiled in Wigan Borough. Family, friends…
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Get Involved in the Future of Leigh
A new design for Leigh Civic Square has been published and Wigan Council is asking people who live in, work…
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Blue Plaque awarded to trailblazing twentieth century Doctor
An extraordinary Wigan Borough woman who became a celebrated doctor in 1929 has been recognised with a Blue Plaque outside…
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Extended free parking returns for festive season
With Christmas shopping and nights out getting underway, Wigan Council has extended the year-round free parking offer in Wigan and…
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Young care leavers are recognised at awards event
From being a peer role model, excelling academically, contributing to their community, or becoming an accomplished sports person; the many…
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Parades to take place across Wigan Borough for Remembrance Sunday
Communities across Wigan Borough will unite in silence to honour the fallen this Remembrance Sunday. This year’s date falls on…
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