More from Borough news
All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media and press enquiries, contact the PR Team online.
Latest news
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- Light Night Wigan is back for 2026 with three nights of illuminations across Wigan town centre and Mesnes Park, and tickets are available now.
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- 25/09/2026
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- Wigan Council will double a community investment fund that is already making a big impact.
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- 23/09/2026
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- With thousands more visitors at Haigh, 2026 has seen a great summer at Wigan's 'jewel in the crown'.
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- 22/09/2026
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- Wigan Borough takes centre stage in new BBC legal drama The Split Up with scenes filmed at the iconic Leigh Town Hall.
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- 22/09/2026
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- Contractor appointed to clear the illegal waste site at Bolton House Road, following a tender process
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- 18/09/2026
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- Warning to residents after individuals fined for breeding dogs without the appropriate licence
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- 17/09/2026
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- A new bench unveiled in Leigh town centre on World Suicide Prevention Day aims to remind residents there is always hope and someone to turn to.
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- 15/09/2026
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- recycling tips for residents as part of a nationwide campaign
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- 14/09/2026
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- A rapid rise in leisure centre memberships among young people in Wigan Borough is evidence of a growing shift away from body image obsession to holistic wellness, according to experts in the field.
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- 14/09/2026
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- A woman who was on the brink of becoming homeless after a hospital visit has thanked Wigan Council for saving her life.
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- 11/09/2026