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Development and town change
New council homes 'for people with local connection'
Wigan Council to build 24 one-bedroom homes in Leigh from September, let at 40% below market rent to people on the housing waiting list with local…
Openings and local business
New independent retailer NK Outlet prepares to open in Wigan
NK Outlet says it is targeting a late-September opening in Wigan, with homeware, fragrance, fashion, gifts and technology among its ranges.
Seventh Barbershop Plan for Leigh Chapel Street Sparks Debat
Plans for a seventh barbershop on Leigh's Chapel Street have prompted residents and MP Jo Platt to question whether the town centre needs more barber…
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Sir Ian McKellen sends message to Wigan Pride
Sir Ian McKellen, who grew up in Wigan, has sent a video message to organisers of Wigan Pride ahead of Saturday's event, saying he wishes he could attend…
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Wigan Local Plan Drops Four Green Belt Sites
Wigan Council intends to leave four Green Belt employment sites out of its refreshed Local Plan, including land at M6 Junction 26, Leigh, Astley and Lowton.
Funding boost for historic Wigan theatre
Wigan's Royal Court Theatre on King Street has secured additional funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority to reopen the Grade II listed…
Man Dies After Ince Assault; Two Arrested
Brian Cunliffe, 56, died in hospital after an assault on Bryn Street in Ince, Wigan on Friday. Two men arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody.
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