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All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media and press enquiries, email pr@wigan.gov.uk.
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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.
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- 21/05/2024
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- Our Town is back
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- 13/05/2024
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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.
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- 13/05/2024
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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.
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- 09/05/2024
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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.
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- 12/04/2024
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- A celebration of nature is the theme of a family-friendly fun day hosted at one of Wigan Borough's most loved venues next month.
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- 09/04/2024
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- This time of year – just before we split off for the elections – is always a period of reflection on our previous 12 months and the progress that has been made.
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- 22/03/2024
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- Emergency facilities that provide vital support for victims of domestic abuse have been given a funding boost by Wigan Council.
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- 21/03/2024
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- People all over the borough will be smashing their daily step counts this summer as the Big Wigan Walk Week returns for a second year. More than 40 organised walks will take place across nine days from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June.
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- 18/03/2024
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- Wigan Council, in collaboration with its development partner Cityheart, has signed a franchise agreement with Hilton for a Hampton by Hilton branded hotel at the former Galleries Shopping Centre.
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- 13/03/2024