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📰 NEWS: A highly successful ‘bike library’ that’s helped hundreds of residents get on their bikes is ready to open a brand-new branch in Wigan. Full story 👉 https://t.co/HdtvXM212F
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📰 NEWS: A ‘lifesaving’ wellness event is headed for Atherton later this month, with locals encouraged to pop in for a free ‘health MOT’. Full story 👉 https://t.co/4Z6PKQWpYs
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👇Important update below ahead of the Latics fixture on New Year's Day... #wafc 🔵⚪️
ℹ️ We would like to make supporters aware that Walmsley Bridge, which connects Springfield to the stadium across the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, will be closed between 12pm and 6pm for our New Year's Day fixture against Barnsley. Read more. 👇 #wafc 🔵⚪️
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NEWS: Tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized across the borough this year, highlighting the council’s continued crackdown on rogue traders. Read more: https://t.co/ba78Dj1QO3
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Cold Health Alert (CHA) for the North West, including Wigan Borough, until Monday 5 January 2026 ❄️ For help and advice on how to stay safe and well visit:
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Advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu vaccinations and heating.
Amber Cold-health alerts have been issued for the North East & North West of England. Forecast weather is likely to cause significant impacts across health & social care services. All other areas of England are at the lower, yellow level. Find out more: https://t.co/eioXiEMnUL
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Artists and Absinthe: Manet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, and Others Confronting the “Green Fairy”
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📰 NEWS: Wigan Borough is playing its part to prevent knife violence with a range of initiatives bringing positive results. Full story: https://t.co/Aa51cYuff1
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NEWS: A new digital tree trail is helping visitors to a popular Leigh park learn more about nature. The trail at Pennington Hall Park lets curious residents scan a QR code for facts about different tree species. Full story: https://t.co/iardeuVfsl
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Alongside our colleagues in Greater Manchester and across the UK, our thoughts are with the Jewish community today following this weekend's events in Australia, especially as this comes during Hanukkah which should be a time for celebration.
A statement from the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester.
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Whether it’s a sore throat or something more serious, finding the right NHS service for your needs can help you get the treatment you need sooner. Save the post for future reference and share with friends and family. To find out more search ‘Get To Know Where To Go’ #GTKWTG
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NEWS: Local arts and cultural learning charity, @CuriousMindsNW is set to make Wigan Pier its new permanent home. Full story here 👉 https://t.co/arYUfdH1YQ
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NEWS: The play area at Standish's Ashfield Park has reopened with brand-new equipment as well as a new outdoor gym. Full story 👉 https://t.co/sMkjKjN1Cu
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Stay protected this winter! 💙 Getting your flu jab is one of the best ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. We’ll be sharing why our amazing colleagues are rolling up their sleeves – starting with Rozlyn Prince, Chief Cardiac Clinical Physiologist 👇
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NEWS: @wiganleighcol and @winstanleycoll have been announced as the borough's first 'Healthy Colleges'. Full story 🔗 : https://t.co/HW6BrK18tx
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⚠️ King Street in Wigan town centre is now fully open. Urgent works have been taking place throughout this week to shore up one of the buildings following a fire last weekend. 🚗 As of this afternoon, the road is now reopen to vehicles under normal traffic regulations.
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NEWS: A victim of domestic abuse has waived her right to anonymity to share her story during this year’s 16 Days of Action following White Ribbon Day. Full story: https://t.co/VCIrrjsBvC
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We're continuing to work with partners @gmpolice and @WiganCouncil to investigate the illegal waste site at Bolton House Road in #Wigan. Watch Director of Operations Paul Clements give an update on the site. Anyone with information can contact us on 0800 807060.
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NEWS: 'Outstanding practice is making a positive difference.' Following an Ofsted inspection, Wigan Council's children's services have been graded: 'Good'. The report outlines outstanding practice and exceptional support. Read more: 👉 https://t.co/7caE0NOC8v
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We welcome today’s exciting announcement of a £1bn ‘GM Good Growth Fund’ which will bring investment to our borough and the wider region. 📰 Wigan’s Cotton Works and Eckersley Mill redevelopments are among the first projects to benefit. 🏗️ Read more 🔗 : https://t.co/F2m2MYhmWC
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We're continuing to work with partners @gmpolice and @WiganCouncil to investigate the illegal waste site at Bolton House Road in #Wigan. We’re also carrying out odour monitoring and assessing environmental impact. Anyone with information can contact us on 0800 807060.
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NEWS: Free 'health MOTs' as latest Wigan Borough wellbeing event heads for Hindley Residents are being urged to get a ‘free health MOT’ when Hindley Leisure Centre hosts its next Health and Wellbeing Open Day on Wednesday 29 October (10am-2pm). https://t.co/8p4sQwvL29
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