Wigan

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Wigan care home pays a virtual visit to Spain

Tapas trolley and music give staff and resuidents a taste of another country.

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100s of pet selection boxes donated to Wigan based charity

The Brick will be delivering hundreds of hampers to families (and pets) this Christmas.

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Nostalgia Quiz: Wigan hits the high notes from George Formby and The Verve to Northern Soul

Wigan has produced many well-known singers - how well do you remember the musical phenomenon surrounding the town?

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Lancashire National Lottery winners bring festive cheer to carers

A team of lottery winners formed a Christmas elf ‘hamper task force’ as a heart-felt ‘thank you’ for their tireless work

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Leigh Rugby club raises money for NHS Healthcare Heroes

The rugby team raised £2,000 from donations received from the sale of a training top.

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See Wigan's seminal Northern Soul nights transformed into full colour

Discover how scenes from the legendary night would have appeared many years ago as we dig into the archives

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£5,000 cash boost for three North West groups

Organisations supporting young people gain funding through Building Futures campaign.

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Atherton army reservist's charity BBQ in memory of mum raises £1,300

In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Planning applications determined by West Lancashire Borough Council up to August 26

A caravan site submission is just one of the plans that have been recently submitted

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Natalie becomes a nurse after seeing incredible care at hospice

Natalie Birmingham saw two members of her family spend the end of their lives at St Ann's Hospice and now she works there in order to help others