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Wigan Borough has highest adult social care rating in country (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-10-09, 12:01) Wigan Council received an 'outstanding' rating for adult social care earlier this year, and it has now been...
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Leading building and engineering company appointed to Haigh Hall restoration project (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-10-08, 17:58) The transformation of Haigh Hall has reached another major milestone, with Wigan Council appointing...
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SEND school expansion begins after £18m contract award (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-10-07, 13:55) An artist's impression of the new build Hope School and College Wigan Council has announced the appointment...
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Transformed pub praised as a 'blueprint' in fight against homelessness (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-10-06, 18:01) A former pub transformed into sheltered accommodation for those struggling with homelessness has been...
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Date set for Wigan council by-election after death of ‘Mr Hindley Green’ Bob Brierley
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-06, 17:52Voters will head for the polls in November ......
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'Fake news': Story saying Wigan GP surgery will be converted to 15-bed HMO 'completely untrue'
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-06, 07:19MP Jo Platt said residents deserve accurate information, not 'fabricated headlines designed to cause confusion...
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Wigan woman says 30 years as Louby Lou the clown is
BBC News 2026-10-05, 06:41Lucy Wilkinson on dedicating her life to making children laugh as a professional clown....
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Anthony Scully: Exeter City sign former Lincoln and Wigan winger
BBC News 2026-10-03, 11:44Exeter City sign ex-Lincoln City and Wigan winger Anthony Scully on a deal until the end of the season....
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Police thank public as man arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Wigan park
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-02, 12:00'This evidences how vital the information you share with us is' ......
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Suspect named as woman 'kidnapped and raped inside car after journey from Wigan'
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-02, 12:00He is due to appear in court ......
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Six figure pay-out for Wigan teen who begged 'let me die' after workplace horror blast
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-02, 12:00"I shouldn't be here talking to you. I am lucky to be alive" ......
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Rogue roofer sentenced after targeting and defrauding vulnerable residents (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-10-01, 15:51) A rogue trader who targeted vulnerable residents and carried out unnecessary and substandard roofing work...
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Game on! Tennis courts back at Wigan park after council refurb (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-10-01, 15:51) Councillor Chris Ready and the Be Well team at Mesnes Park's new tennis courts Tennis has returned to...
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Police appeal after alleged indecent exposure in Wigan park
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-01, 15:16The incident was reported in Ashton-in-Makerfield ......
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By-election could be triggered in Wigan following death of councillor
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-01, 15:16Bob Brierley, who represented Hindley Green for decades, died last month ......
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Mum's tribute to 'loveable' Wigan boy, 8, who died after horse kick in head at stables
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-01, 13:25Rebecca Webster said her eight-year-old son Louie Isaac Webster, from Wigan, had 'a heart of gold' ......
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Person found dead on railway line in Wigan
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-01, 12:31Emergency crews were called to the railway line just before midnight on Wednesday ......
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Wigan school rated 'inadequate' six years ago has 'changed beyond recognition'
Manchester Evening News 2026-10-01, 12:00Back in 2020, pupils' behaviour was 'disorderly' and 'disruptive' and discriminatory language was accepted...
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'There's a big drop. Please love!': Naked Wigan criminal pleads with police as he's caught ...
Manchester Evening News 2026-09-30, 10:59Jake Lowe, 28, pleaded with officers after being caught straddling a fence ......
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Wigan's O'Neill wins Man of Steel award
BBC News 2026-09-29, 23:46Brad O'Neill wins the 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award as Wigan's Jenna Foubister wins Woman of...
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Wigan council to spend £1.5M on ‘quick improvements to public spaces and high streets’
Manchester Evening News 2026-09-29, 19:18The invesment will double previously announced funding from the government’s Pride in Place impact fund ......
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Wigan woman loses 12.5 stone and rebuilds her life after husband’s addiction
Manchester Evening News 2026-09-29, 19:18Kate O'Neill rebuilt her life after supporting her husband through his addiction ......
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Day change on horizon for parts of Wigan Borough collection changes made to ensure service remains fit for purpose (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-09-29, 15:51) Waste collection days are set to change for residents in certain areas of the borough this October,...
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Funding secured to help long-term rough sleepers with new approach (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-09-29, 13:56) The text version of this document is not available. You can access...
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Light Night returns for 2026 - bigger and better (Wigan Council)
Public Technologies 2026-09-28, 13:56) Light Night Wigan is back for 2026 with three nights of illuminations across Wigan town centre and Mesnes...
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Man tragically dies on Wigan street as emergency services rush to scene
Manchester Evening News 2026-09-28, 12:12GMP say there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances around the death ......
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Heroic York rearguard stuns Wigan in Grand Final
BBC News 2026-09-27, 20:18York Valkyrie become the first side to win the Women's Super League three times after an incredible defensive...