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Wigan Rotary Club's big year will include Believe Star award

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A Wigan Borough organisation renowned for helping worthy causes will be given a Believe Star in its centenary year.
Date:
20/03/2024

Significant milestones reached in welfare support following successful campaign

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Shining a light on the impact of Here for You
Date:
20/03/2024

Wigan Council embraces its roots as part of anniversary plans

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50th anniversary of Wigan Borough
Date:
19/03/2024

Believe Talent Fund removes hurdles for more rising sports stars

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A national champion discus thrower, a record-breaking hurdler, an international-level swimmer and a Special Olympics hopeful are among the latest recipients of Be Well's Believe Talent Fund.
Date:
19/03/2024

Arrival of new IT hub in Wigan Borough welcomed by local authority leaders

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A new IT hub coming to Wigan Borough as part of a local authority partnership will provide a jobs boost.
Date:
18/03/2024

Step up for return of the Big Wigan Walk Week!

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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.
Date:
18/03/2024

Standish Leisure Centre set for savings as council powers ahead with solar panel rollout

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Standish Leisure Centre has become the latest council-owned facility to benefit from energy-saving solar panels.
Date:
15/03/2024

French town-twinning scheme celebrated in annual week-long celebration

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A decades-long partnership between Wigan Borough and Angers, a city in France, is set to be celebrated as the third annual French Week is announced.
Date:
15/03/2024

Nuisance tenant evicted following enforcement action

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Wigan Council has secured the permanent eviction of a nuisance tenant whose property was the source of frequent outbreaks of anti-social behaviour.
Date:
14/03/2024

Volunteer Jordan recognised as Haigh railway dream picks up steam

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A railway enthusiast from Crewe has been presented with a Heart of the Community Award for his commitment to getting a once popular Wigan visitor attraction back on track.
Date:
14/03/2024
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