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Ceremony celebrates outstanding achievement of borough stars

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A ceremony celebrating the outstanding achievements of Wigan Borough residents and organisations recognised with Believe Stars took place at Wigan Town Hall.
Date:
25/06/2024

Check polling cards and voter ID as election day approaches

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Ahead of election day, residents of Wigan Borough are being encouraged to read their polling cards, particularly details about voter ID and the location of their polling station.
Date:
14/06/2024

Wigan Borough confirms its commitment to public safety with new Umay app partnership

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Important safety advice and support is now available for those out and about in Wigan Borough at the touch of a button.
Date:
31/05/2024

Call out for community champions as awards nominations open for fourth year

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Wigan Borough's community awards is back for its fourth year as nominations open once again.
Date:
24/05/2024

Community groups benefit from financial boost thanks to council fund

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More than 70 Wigan Borough community-led organisations have been given a financial boost thanks to funding from Wigan Council.
Date:
23/05/2024

History and heritage galore as What's In Store opens at Museum of Wigan Life

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Wigan Borough's historic collections – including ancient Roman and Egyptian artefacts – are the headline act as a new exhibition opens at the Museum of Wigan Life on Saturday, May 18.
Date:
21/05/2024

Council's 'cleaner, greener, safer' action returns to Wigan Borough

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Our Town is back
Date:
13/05/2024

Route for final stage of Tour of Britain Women revealed as European city of cycling welcomes world's best female riders

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The final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women has today been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to host stage four of the major international stage race on Sunday 9 June.
Date:
13/05/2024

Hunt begins for unsung heroes as nominations open for Believe Sports Awards

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Nominations are now officially open for this year's Believe Sports Awards. The annual celebration of Wigan Borough's grassroots sports scene will return to The Edge Conference Centre on Saturday 5 October.
Date:
09/05/2024

Archive exhibition celebrates worldwide influence of local wrestling style

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A new exhibition celebrating the history of a unique wrestling style, Catch-as-Catch-Can, has opened in Leigh town hall thanks to a £10,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Date:
12/04/2024
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