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From their Wigan roots to stages across the globe, The Lathums have reached the midway point of their whirlwind 2025 world ...
Altringham Market has been followed by other ventures in Manchester city centre, Stockport, Oldham and other boroughs ...
The meeting last night was called by Equity, Calderdale Trades Council, and the TUC Yorkshire Creative and Leisure Industries ...
Despite its focus on the bleak lives of English coal miners in the 1930s, The Road to Wigan Pier, with its live music, film, and skits, is a ridiculous amount of fun ...
Sad really. As the folks’ stories about the Wigan of old are really cool. Northern Soul, Wigan Pier and the strong community,’ they added. ‘That’s all gone now. The place is a depressing mess.
A novel has been returned to a library 50 years past its due date by an embarrassed anonymous borrower. The hard-backed copy of George Orwell's Road to Wigan Pier was supposed to be back at Hull's ...
It's been 10 years since an iconic waterfront nightclub finally came crashing down after the bulldozers were sent in. In the 1980s and 1990s, Wigan Pier nightclub was a mecca for dance music ...
Folk singer Keith Roberts wants to preserve Wigan's architectural history, like the pier.
Wigan Pier is coming to the newly reopened 051 nightclub on Saturday December 2, for one night and one night only. The two celebrated and historic dance clubs will collaborate to re-ignite ...
The Wigan Pier nightspot was extremely popular, predominantly featuring music of the 'Scouse House/Bounce' genre. Opening in the late 80s, and remaining a huge spot for dance music enthusiasts, it ...
The leisure, culture and entertainment sectors are being targeted by Step Places, the development partner of Wigan Council for the Wigan Pier complex of historic buildings. The scheme comprises ...