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Wigan Council Adopts New Anti-Social Behaviour Policy
Wigan Council has approved a refreshed anti-social behaviour policy introducing a four-step resolution model to tackle incidents fairly and consistently…
Openings and local business
Wigan couple thanked for helping family during restaurant visit
Pam Illingworth hopes to reach two Wigan residents whose kindness and reassurance meant a great deal to her family.
Leigh florist wins national wedding award months after opening studio
Moss Floral Art owner Steven Darby has been named Wedding Florist of the Year 2026 and is preparing to appear at the national FleurEx event in Nottingham.
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.
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Wigan to Hindley Link Road: Public Consultation Launched
Wigan Council is consulting residents on a new link road between the A49 and A577/A58, aimed at reducing congestion in Hindley, Ince, Scholes and Wigan…
Wigan creator shares the story behind horror channel Frightertainment
Frightertainment grew from a quiz hobby started in 2023 into a horror entertainment brand operated from the Wigan area of Greater Manchester.
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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.
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