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Tony Porter Ponders: the impact of the Government's Budget on businesses trib.al/eQgV8WG
Tony Porter has his say on the Budget

Tony Porter has his say on the Budget

In this week’s column, Tony Porter ponders the Budget and the impact it will have on businesses.

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Wigan celebrates Black History Month with a special event featuring authors and business owners trib.al/I1Hzfjr
It’s very important to mark Black History Month

It’s very important to mark Black History Month

The event, led by the Be More Initiative CIC, aimed to honour local Black people who have contributed to Wigan Borough, past and present, and recognise those making a difference now.

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Wigan Warriors reveal their new home shirt for 2027! wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-l…
First look - Wigan Warriors reveal their new home shirt for 2027!

First look - Wigan Warriors reveal their new home shirt for 2027!

Wigan Warriors have revealed the new home shirt they will wear throughout the 2027 campaign

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Nature Notes: after a misty morning in Wigan, Graham Workman explains the difference between fog and mist trib.al/OlgQufD
'An early morning wander in the woodland was turned into something special'

'An early morning wander in the woodland was turned into something special'

In this week’s Nature Notes, Graham Workman discusses mist and fog.

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Black and white picture memories from the Wigan of 1965 trib.al/JBAiWAW
We travel back more than six decades for these Wigan Observer news and sport photographs taken in...

We travel back more than six decades for these Wigan Observer news and sport photographs taken in...

Many faces from the past appear in this fascinating Wigan 1965 picture retrospective.

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A Wigan woman and now slimming coach is celebrating keeping the pounds at bay for 17 years trib.al/BSDDWsP
The encouragement have played an important part in helping me maintain my weight loss

The encouragement have played an important part in helping me maintain my weight loss

A slimming consultant from Wigan speaks frankly about the ups and downs of keeping her weight down and the vital support she has received to succeed

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Suspended jail term and restraining order for a Wigan 44-year-old who launched a savage attack trib.al/Q5TzAJV
A judge spares an Atherton man instant jail time after he admitted to ABH

A judge spares an Atherton man instant jail time after he admitted to ABH

A restraining order and suspended jail term are handed down to a Standish man for a nasty assault

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RFL turns to England icons to discuss international future after World Cup exits with review launched wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-l…
RFL turns to England icons to discuss international future after World Cup exits

RFL turns to England icons to discuss international future after World Cup exits

Some of rugby league’s biggest names will form a panel to discuss the future of England’s international teams

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GALLERY: Do YOU recognise anyone in our 21-strong Wigan Athletic fans montage from Bromley? trib.al/Lb9XQvU #wafc
GALLERY: Do YOU recognise anyone in our 21-strong fans montage from Bromley?

GALLERY: Do YOU recognise anyone in our 21-strong fans montage from Bromley?

Our man Bernard Platt was at the Brick Community Stadium to capture the best pics as Wigan Athletic beat Bromley 3-2 in League One.

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Wigan's first zombie run will now be held in November after storms led to it being postponed trib.al/cgdsNBh
Zombie run to go ahead at Haigh Woodland Park on new date

Zombie run to go ahead at Haigh Woodland Park on new date

The inaugural event was due to be held on Saturday but fell victim to the stormy weather.

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England boss makes NRLW admission after World Cup exit - ‘It would enhance our national team' wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-l…
England boss makes NRLW admission - ‘It would enhance our national team’

England boss makes NRLW admission - ‘It would enhance our national team’

England boss Stuart Barrow believes more English players playing in the NRLW would ‘enhance’ the national team

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Progress in £6.6m scheme to regenerate Ashton town centre after months of disruption trib.al/qWykhQk
'We should now be getting to the other side of it'

'We should now be getting to the other side of it'

Work to improve Ashton town centre has been funded by a £6.6m Government grant.

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Allegations of raping and kidnapping a woman in Wigan have been denied by a 30-year-old trib.al/NModQOi
A 2028 trial date is set for a man denying he kidnapped and raped a woman in Wigan

A 2028 trial date is set for a man denying he kidnapped and raped a woman in Wigan

A 30-year-old is bailed until February 2028 after pleading not guilty to abducting and sexually assaulting a woman in Wigan.

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Wigan borough business festival to return with new discussions and workshops trib.al/i6VGlAB
Believe in Business Festival is back for a day of networking and workshops

Believe in Business Festival is back for a day of networking and workshops

The Believe in Business Festival is coming back to Wigan borough with a day of networking, learning and inspiration, featuring interactive workshops and expert-led panels.

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Brian McDermott reiterates desire to lead England into next Rugby League World Cup wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-l…
McDermott reiterates desire to lead England into next World Cup

McDermott reiterates desire to lead England into next World Cup

Brian McDermott says he would like to lead England into the next Rugby League World Cup in 2030

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Little Foxes Wigan celebrates award nominations in this week's Class Act trib.al/ic1NdqH
A Wigan nursery celebrates its 30th anniversary with shortlistings for three awards

A Wigan nursery celebrates its 30th anniversary with shortlistings for three awards

A Wigan nursery is delighted to be in the running for a hattrick of prizes

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See Wigan staff in their workplaces in March and April 2014 trib.al/cCycg7M
Wigan staff from Sportscentric, Fleetsmart, Better Bathrooms and Posing Image pictured in 2014

Wigan staff from Sportscentric, Fleetsmart, Better Bathrooms and Posing Image pictured in 2014

The employees of four more Wigan firms line up for the camera in this gallery from more than 12 years ago.

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The case of a Wigan man accused of domestically abusing then stalking a woman has collapsed trib.al/ZQpXwGL
A Wigan man was free to go after prosecutors dropped abuse and stalking charges

A Wigan man was free to go after prosecutors dropped abuse and stalking charges

A trial is abandoned after prosecutors withdraw charges of stalking and controlling and coercive behaviour against a Wigan man

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A Wigan-based organisation secures funding for working-class documentary filmmakers trib.al/hoY3Bsc
A need to create opportunities and increase visibility for working class talent

A need to create opportunities and increase visibility for working class talent

A Wigan company that specialises in making documentaries is celebrating a windfall which can target the less advantaged in society

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Slices of Wigan life captured on camera in November 2006 trib.al/If0Jkr6
See who was making Wigan news exactly two decades ago with this picture gallery which includes a...

See who was making Wigan news exactly two decades ago with this picture gallery which includes a...

Charitable deeds, remembrance, festive preparations, prostests, performers and celebrity events all feature in this gallery of pictures from the Wigan Today archives.

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