<![CDATA[Wigan Today - Lifestyle]]> Feed http://www.wigantoday.net/lifestyle Copyright 2012, Johnston Press Plc http://www.wigantoday.net/lifestyle/wwwi_lifestyle_feed_1_2941 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:08:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 <![CDATA[Limahl not too shy to launch new single]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/limahl_not_too_shy_to_launch_new_single_1_4231637

WIGAN singer Limahl has gone back in time to release a new single.

]]> 1.4231637 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:08:00 +0000 <![CDATA[A new canal age sets sail]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/a_new_canal_age_sets_sail_1_4226261

A WIGAN boater has given a guarded welcome to the biggest canals shake up in six decades.

]]> 1.4226261 Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:40:48 +0000 <![CDATA[USA trip for midwife]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/usa_trip_for_midwife_1_4214271

A LOCAL student has won one of the UK’s top midwifery prizes for her work in challenging new ways of childbirth.

]]> 1.4214271 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:56:13 +0000 <![CDATA[Jack is aiming to make a splash!]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/jack_is_aiming_to_make_a_splash_1_4205811

A YOUNG sportsman is going the extra length to raise money to help his junior rugby team enjoy a tour to Wales.

]]> 1.4205811 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:24:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Major Bond gets a hug from mum]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/major_bond_gets_a_hug_from_mum_1_4201532

A WIGAN nurse has returned from a demanding tour in Afghanistan working at the busiest trauma hospital in the world – and received a special welcome from his mum.

]]> 1.4201532 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[Shelley is inspired by her nephew to jump from plane]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/shelley_is_inspired_by_her_nephew_to_jump_from_plane_1_4197811

A LOWTON woman will take part in a hair-raising skydive for the charity who have helped her nephew.

]]> 1.4197811 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:10:51 +0000 <![CDATA[Family check in for TV holiday]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/family_check_in_for_tv_holiday_1_4175020

NOT content with the usual holiday snaps, one Wigan family has captured its vacation magic by appearing on TV.

]]> 1.4175020 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Group’s summit meeting]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/group_s_summit_meeting_1_4174372

A COURAGEOUS Wigan grandmother has inspired a group to climb three mountains in her memory.

]]> 1.4174372 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:32 +0000 <![CDATA[Big year for top student]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/big_year_for_top_student_1_4170569

WIGANER Sarah Davies is now the only person from Europe to be in the running to become an ambassador around the world.

]]> 1.4170569 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:35:32 +0000 <![CDATA[Stargazer’s fantastic photo used in TV show]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/stargazer_s_fantastic_photo_used_in_tv_show_1_4166219

A WIGAN man treated millions of armchair astronomers to an expert peek into the heavens.

]]> 1.4166219 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:21:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Sean sees Youth Zone success]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/sean_sees_youth_zone_success_1_4154749

ONE of the deserving causes to which Warriors captain Sean O’Loughlin has pledged some of his testimonial proceeds is Wigan’s new Youth Zone.

]]> 1.4154749 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:14:25 +0000 <![CDATA[Thriller for Keith]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/thriller_for_keith_1_4150852

WHEN Keith Houghton penned his first crime novel, he never thought he would become a household name in America.

]]> 1.4150852 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:03:34 +0000 <![CDATA[African aid mission for teen pals]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/african_aid_mission_for_teen_pals_1_4149351

Two teenage Wigan pals are heading to Africa as part of a programme aimed at bringing hope to struggling communities in developing countries.

]]> 1.4149351 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:57:40 +0000 <![CDATA[Trim down in 2012 to get healthy]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/trim_down_in_2012_to_get_healthy_1_4138016

OVERDONE it during the festive season? Help is at hand for men who want to do something about their health and weight in 2012.

]]> 1.4138016 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:26:37 +0000 <![CDATA[Sign up to Daffodil Team for appeal]]> http://www.wigantoday.net/sign_up_to_daffodil_team_for_appeal_1_4132920

GENEROUS Wiganers are being encouraged to don their running shoes and go the extra mile for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

]]> 1.4132920 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:04:51 +0000