Tiktok sensation Spudman paid a visit to Ashton-in-Makerfield to show support to local lad Dan, otherwise known as Spudlad.
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From places opening and projects launching, to local talent making moves and people doing great things – this is where we share all the latest good stuff happening in Wigan. Whether it’s a new business, a brilliant idea, or someone making a difference, you’ll find it here.
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Wigan’s first women’s only mental health support group has been set up, with the founder hoping it will spread way beyond the borough’s boundaries. Jess Jarratt from Ashton-in-Makerfield, after facing
Caffè Rosso is a cosy, independent café-bar nestled on Wigan Lane, currently hidden by giant scaffolding, but very much open for business, offering a cosy, homely space, and serving up coffee
Richard Ashcroft’s huge headline gig at Manchester’s Co‑op Live this November has sold out within hours. It comes directly on the heels of him being support for Oasis on their Live
The beautiful Mesnes Park in Wigan is one of seven parks across the borough to be recognised among the best in the country, by being awarded Green Flag status. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JU36U8_WH-c
Wigan Warriors paid a powerful and emotional tribute to club legend Sir Billy Boston on Friday evening (11 July), with a spectacular pre-match ceremony ahead of their Super League clash
Chris Woodward backpacked to Wigan in the Philippines to raise money for Andy's Man Club.
Wigan’s newest coffee shop has opened its doors in the town centre in the building which was once home to Woolworths, John Menzies, and WH Smith. The chain, which was founded
Have you seen this new knife surrender bin which has been installed in Pemberton? It’s on Orrell Road, between Divino Italian restaurant and Momentum Sports/Nisa, as part of a month-long weapon
We all know there’s enough doom and gloom in the world, so one man, Tom Stocks, from Wigan, has been spreading positivity and inspiration across the town and further afield
