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Call out for community champions as awards nominations open for fourth year
Wigan Borough’s community awards is back for its fourth year as nominations open once again. Recognising food pantries and bereavement…
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Community groups benefit from financial boost thanks to council fund
More than 70 Wigan Borough community-led organisations have been given a financial boost thanks to funding from Wigan Council. Through…
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History and heritage galore as What's In Store opens at Museum of Wigan Life
Wigan Borough’s historic collections – including ancient Roman and Egyptian artefacts – are the headline act as a new exhibition…
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Council's 'cleaner, greener, safer' action returns to Wigan Borough
A programme which brings together local organisations to create cleaner, greener and safer communities has returned to Wigan Borough. The…
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Route for final stage of Tour of Britain Women revealed as European city of cycling welcomes world's best female riders
The final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women has today been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to…
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Hunt begins for unsung heroes as nominations open for Believe Sports Awards
Nominations are now officially open for this year’s Believe Sports Awards. The annual celebration of Wigan Borough’s grassroots sports scene…
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Progress with unity: Exhibition marks borough's history and future
A new exhibition telling the story of the last 50 years of Wigan Borough is opening in Leigh on Thursday,…
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Housing delivery has another target-busting year for Wigan Council
Almost 400 affordable homes will have been built in the 12 months to the end of March, as Wigan Council’s…
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Local Business Leader To Chair 'We Love Leigh' Board
Leigh Town Board has been formed, with well-known business leader Karen Cox named as interim Chair. As announced earlier this month,…
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Play investment keeps improvement plan moving forward
Communities across the borough have access to new and improved outdoor play equipment thanks to a £200k Wigan Council investment.…
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