Libraries

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Borough ill- prepared for internet crash

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Ad Feature Research archive marketplace launches internationally

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Row over 'explore Islam' event at local library

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Local author flips script for new book

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Local library announces temporary closure

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Leigh Library in Wigan hosts World Book Day event celebrating the fun of reading...

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Free creative writing project for adult beginners

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Wigan families urged to join the fun of this year’s “Story Garden” Summer Readin...

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Revealed: library access - or lack of it

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What’s on at Wigan libraries: events for all the family to enjoy

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Libraries offering free activities for kids and the family on Easter Saturday

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World Book Day celebrations at Hindley Library & Community Centre

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The £35m of cultural investment putting Wigan on the map

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NSPCC's national campaign to prevent children from abuse

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IN PICTURES: Hindley and Hindley Green Community and Culture Day

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Day of free activities will bring families together as school holidays begin

Children will be able to meet alpacas, take part in crafts and play games during a free day of activities to bring the community together.

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Barclays confirms more high street branch closures across the UK

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Former teacher runs performing arts classes at libraries

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Harry Potter book bought for 30p turns out to be worth £5,000

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Libraries earmarked for closure in plans for 'modern forward-thinking service'

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Community library re-opens after two years

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7 half-term hacks to keep your kids entertained on a budget

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Wigan man who founded music project in libraries is named in Queen's New Year Ho...

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Libraries across Wigan reopen their doors as staff return after pandemic redeplo...

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Libraries to shut as Wigan Council moves staff to shore up essential services

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Wigan libraries owed more than £75k in unpaid fines

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Wigan's community libraries to shut so staff can help with second wave of corona...

Libraries across Wigan are closing their doors so staff can help to respond to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wigan libraries to re-open - with fines for overdue books waived

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Revealed - the most borrowed books of the year. Have your favourites made the li...

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Digital libraries experience a surge in membership amid lockdown

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Here's everything you need to know about new coronavirus restrictions as UK ente...

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Coronavirus: Libraries in Wigan could be repurposed into virtual schools or lear...

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Wigan man wins National Lottery award for unique library concert scheme

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'Support for public libraries long overdue'

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'Support for our public libraries is long overdue'

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Full steam ahead for arts hub with regional funding

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Mothballed library to be given a new lease of life

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Readers' letters

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