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Festival to host music, art and chats on the future of our town

The exhibition invites designers to rethink the future amid technological, social and environmental transformation

Ad Feature Bangkok hosts design expo

Li remains committed to bringing the traditions of Chinese tempera to a global audience

Ad Feature Chinese tempera artist Li Xiaogang featured in Venice exhibition

The BRAVA awards are specifically looking for young painters

Ad Feature Fundación BRAVA launches call for emerging artists aged 19-30

New CEO of Wigan Heritage and Arts Trust (widely known as The Old Courts) Tom Gilliford

Old Courts charity unveils its new CEO

Robert Gregory, Assistant Director Digital Transformation, Sonia Halliwell, Director of Resident Services, Councillor Dane Anderton, portfolio holder for Economic Development and Regeneration, Alison Mckenzie-Folan OBE, Chief Executive Wigan Council, Phil Machin, Senior Project Officer

New hope for massive Royal Court project

Colour As Continuum was showcased at Nilaya Anthology until July 2026

Ad Feature Asian Paints showcases 'Colour As Continuum' collection

The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

Ad Feature Nigerian Modernism shines at Tate

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Young sisters revive successful paint and picnic event

The Amazon Regional Creatives Fund for 2026 is open

New cash lifeline for next generation of creatives

Sundeep Bhutoria, handing over a copy of Gitanjali to West Bengal Governor, Shri R N Ravi

Ad Feature Philanthropist presents Governor with handwritten copy of novel

Fresh Meats on Sale by Award Winning Pen-Y-Lan Pork

Cotton Works artisan market returns

Commissioned by Qatar Foundation and nestled in its Education City campus, the museum was inaugurated on November 28, 2025

Ad Feature M. F. Husain Museum named one of TIME World's Greatest Places 2026

16 experiential installations have been created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella

Ad Feature Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London

Former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh will be among those attending the event

Creatives invited to significant free event in city

I found this incredible deal that will keep kids entertained during Easter half term (aff)

Easter half term made easy with this crafting kit for kids
Keep kids entertained this Easter half Term with Coodoo Magic water pets kit.
Natalie Dixon

Workmen on site at the Royal Court Theatre on Wigan's King Street

New era begins for town centre theatre

SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame is a fabulous gadget - if you can afford it

AI frame turns photos into wall art – I tested it

The big artwork was unveiled to celebrate 90s favourite Müller Corner Original Rhubarb Crumble, which is making its way back to supermarket shelves.

Art Attack legend revives 'Big Art' style 18 years after the show

Take a look at the 14 people in the North West listed amongst the UK's 100 highest taxpayers

14 North West businessmen listed amongst UK's 100 highest taxpayers

Sir Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen to portray LS Lowry in documentary

As Gustav Klimt becomes the holder of the second most expensive artwork sold at auction, who are the other 12 he joins from the art world?

What are the 13 most expensive artworks sold at auction?

Restoration of the Royal Court theatre on King Street stalled several years ago

Exclusive interview over future of Old Courts and Royal Court Theatre

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Major arts and crafts retailer to close 9 more UK stores - full list

The Old Courts on Crawford Street, Wigan. Its two main venues have been closed for two years due to structural damage caused by contractors. Finally insurers are paying out so that repair work can begin

Old Courts venues finally to be repaired and re-opened

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Beloved craft chain to shut 9 stores as closing down sales spark rush

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event
Caudwell Children is excited to announce that award-winning singer-songwriter Paloma Faith will serve as musical director for The Butterfly Ball 2025 this June.
George Jones

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Havant branch of Hobbycraft looks to be safe from closure for now

inside the Glasform workshop, where John Ditchfield makes his beautiful glass sculptures, at Singleton, Lancashire

Video: I built 30ft glass sculpture in my garden...watch how I made it

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

Claire Eason's giant light poppy.

Watch: Beautiful 300ft high poppy display set against Northern Lights

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

Jordan Banjo attends the premiere event for M&M'S Short Film Festival. The initiative sets to promote the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers

60% of film fans say misrepresentation of minorities has ruined a film

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

Occidental Ljubljana warm welcome awaits hotel guests

Chris Page discovers the many delights that Slovenia has to offer the traveller

The Old Courts on Crawford Street

Arts Council reviews Old Courts' finances amid cash crisis

Three 'curious idols' have been revealed at South Bank, London

Over 8 in 10 adults claim they’re still eager to learn new things

Incredible earth mural appears at a Jurassic Coast quarry

The festival comes to Wigan this summer

Two-day festival comes to Wigan

Orchestras from the UK and Canada will unite as the Coronation Orchestra for the coronation of King Charles III

All the new music and performers for King Charles’ coronation ceremony

Left to right: Louise Fazackerley, Martin Green & Jo Platt.

Wigan-based organisation to launch exhibition to honour the Queen after funding

Artistic director Jonny Davenport, at The Old Courts CIC

Funding boost for two local organisations

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

Romesh Ranganathan will perform at the 2023 Latitude Festival

Latitude Festival announces new music names and huge comedy bill

The theatre has become too expensive for many parents

Charity survey finds almost half of parents unable to afford theatre

Inside the Royal Court Theatre. Photo by Mark Sixsmith

Wigan arts projects hit the £4.5m jackpot

The Big Jubilee Read celebrates books by authors from across the Commonwealth (photo: Adobe)

The Big Jubilee Read: 70 years' worth of books to inspire you this summer

The Old Courts

Financial boost for Wigan arts organisations to help with recovery from Covid-19...

The Old Courts

Borough arts, culture and heritage organisations receiving recovery funding

The Royal Court Theatre. Photo by Mark Sixsmith

Ambitious projects moving forward as Wigan arts hub gets £1.2m emergency funding...

The Old Courts is being supported by the Culture Recovery Fund

Wigan organisations included in £13.8m regional arts and culture funding boost

Charities have been on the front line in the pandemic. Photo from Shutterstock

Wigan charities receive £60k in emergency funding during lockdown

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Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, with the government urging people to implement social distancing and avoid bars and restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock)

12 indoor ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

Here are some ways to keep your kids happy and busy at home during school closur...

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