Wigan Today - Community News Feed

Music venue shortlisted for honours

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:05 GMT

A GRASS-ROOTS music organisation based at Wigan Pier has been shortlisted in the prestigious National Diversity Awards.

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:25:08 GMT

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Wed, 15 May 2013 09:38:56 GMT

THE first in a series of meetings discussing the potential closure of several Wigan day centres has been held.

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:32:57 GMT

A NOTORIOUS Wigan grot spot has been given a clean-up after an inquiry into on-going fly-tip woes.

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:03:36 GMT

A VARIETY of independent businesses makes for a busy and bustling Market Street in Hindley.

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:15:19 GMT

A DECADES-old landmark in Whelley has bitten the dust.

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:48:16 GMT

WELCOME to our districts section featuring events from communities around the borough.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:51:30 GMT

A BOROUGH charity which offers pensioners weekly advice surgeries, activity groups and counselling has landed a vital £20,000 grant.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:43:18 GMT

HUNDREDS of new homes and community facilities are set to transform the sprawling site of the borough’s last super-pits.

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:20:00 GMT

PUPILS can now take a fresh-air break in the playground thanks to a ground-breaking green transport system.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:17:11 GMT

YOUNG Wigan carers are being given more support to be encouraged to stay in school instead of missing lessons for other duties.

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:40:39 GMT

A POLICEMAN has been given a prestigious award for his work helping children on some of Wigan borough’s poorest housing estates.

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:43:23 GMT

BUDDING volunteers in Wigan are being encouraged to follow the example of royalty and give a few hours a week to help the Scouting movement.