Cycling
Funding helps Wigan’s gifted young athletes to become the stars of tomorrow
The application process has now reopened for the next round of funding, and grants of up to £500 are available
I Love MCR
28 March 2022
Wigan: Manchester news and stories
Charity
Guide Dogs is looking for Puppy Raisers across Greater Manchester
The main responsibility is to raise and care for a puppy until it’s 12 to 16 months old – and volunteers are needed across Greater Manchester
Louise Rhind-Tutt
26 January 2022
Bolton
£78 million upgrade to Wigan and Bolton railway line given green light
The track between Wigan North Western station and Lostock Junction will receive a £78 million upgrade, targeted to complete in 2024/2025
I Love MCR
1 September 2021
Manchester
What makes a Manc a Manc?
Do people who live in Greater Manchester identify as Mancunians or with the places they come from?
Stephen Lewis
10 August 2021
Charity
Volunteers needed to help Leigh charity shoeboxes reach vulnerable children
10,000 shoeboxes have been packed and donated by Leigh residents – but due to coronavirus restrictions there has been a shortage of volunteers
I Love MCR
4 January 2021
Christmas 2020
Wigan’s famous Boxing Day fancy dress tradition will go ahead with virtual event
This year, the 42-year-old tradition is moving online to hold onto its title as the UK’s biggest fancy dress party
Louise Rhind-Tutt
16 December 2020
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