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The heart of Wigan Borough

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We've found some of the best ways to enjoy Valentine's Day here in the borough so that you don't have to.

Around the borough: Tipples and treats in Tyldesley

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A community-led project to revive the heart of a Wigan Borough town centre – coupled with the work of some enterprising entrepreneurs – means Tyldesley has moved quickly up the list of places to visit.

Welcome in the new year with a wintry walk

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January is a great time to wrap up warm, get outside and blow away the cobwebs after being bottled up at over the festive period. Here's some of our favourite spots for getting that rosy glow and exploring Wigan Borough at its finest.

Christmas Eve Activities

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Family-friendly Christmas Eve activities in Wigan borough.

A new era at Haigh Hall

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Haigh Hall and the surrounding woodland area is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration to transform the destination into one of national significance.

Coming up this Autumn

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Autumn is here (I know, we can't believe it either). That wonderful time of year when the air turns crisp, the nights are getting slowly darker and the landscape transforms into a rich shade of red, orange and brown.

Love parks, every week

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As we come to the end of another 'Love Parks week', we reflect on the importance of the many green spaces that span our boundaries.

Wigan Borough's best chippy tea

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This year, for the first time in its history, National Fish & Chip Day has moved from its usual Friday slot to a Thursday, 6th June, in honour of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Wigan Borough legends headline a summer of music

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In July, over a five-night stretch at Robin Park Arena, a new chapter is going to be written into Wigan Borough's musical history.

Easter activities in Greenheart

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With miles upon miles of beautiful greenspace stretching right across Wigan Borough there's plenty of adventures to be had this Easter
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