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Wigan's Irish Roots

Description: In the run up to St Patrick's Day we take a look at Wigan's Irish roots, from the oldest Irish club in Britain to the newest addition bringing a bit of emerald isles sparkle to Wigan Town Centre.

Egg-cellent Easter Activities

Description: With Easter just around the corner, here are some of the fantastic events happening in the borough this Easter.

Discovering Orrell: A blend of tradition and modern charm

Description: Orrell has transformed from its farming and industrial roots into lively centre home to popular food spots and independent retailers.

The heart of Wigan Borough

Description: 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

Description: 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

Description: 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

Description: Family-friendly Christmas Eve activities in Wigan borough.

A new era at Haigh Hall

Description: 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

Description: 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

Description: 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.

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