Heads were bowed in silence as Wigan community members and politicians attended the annual International Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony. The event at Mesnes Park was replicated across the country, as tributes were paid to all those killed by work-related incidents and disease. The day is seen as an opportunity to highlight the preventable nature of most workplace-related fatalities.Friends of Mesnes Park hosted the short event at the memorial tree and plaque near to the Bridgeman Terrace entrance to the park.
Heads were bowed in silence as Wigan community members and politicians attended the annual International Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony. The event at Mesnes Park was replicated across the country, as ...
One in 10 people in Greater Manchester failed to get through to their GP when they tried to book an appointment or speak to a receptionist, according to a major new poll of patients across England.
One in 10 people in Greater Manchester failed to get through to their GP when they tried to book an appointment or speak to a receptionist, according to a major new poll of patients across England.
Enter (if you dare!) a magical world full of mighty beasts, meet two hilarious, polar opposite penguin pals, enjoy a swashbuckling adventure full of danger and intrigue, and discover horrors galore with a delicious dollop of black comedy in a super selection of January children’s books.
Enter (if you dare!) a magical world full of mighty beasts, meet two hilarious, polar opposite penguin pals, enjoy a swashbuckling adventure full of danger and intrigue, and discover horrors galore wi...
George Williams insists he still has a role to play at England off the field following his failed appeal against a two-match ban ahead of the test series against Tonga.
George Williams insists he still has a role to play at England off the field following his failed appeal against a two-match ban ahead of the test series against Tonga.
Although the doors to a new Wigan health centre were first opened to the public in February, it has now celebrated its remarkable transformation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Although the doors to a new Wigan health centre were first opened to the public in February, it has now celebrated its remarkable transformation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Wigan and Leigh Armed Forces Day this Saturday gives us an important chance to show our support and gratitude for the service and commitment of our armed forces personnel, veterans and their families.
Wigan and Leigh Armed Forces Day this Saturday gives us an important chance to show our support and gratitude for the service and commitment of our armed forces personnel, veterans and their families....
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy said: 'For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II was a steady, reassuring presence in public life, an anchor for the nation in troubled times."During her long reign she visited Wigan on several occasions. She was deeply interested in the people of our town and her generosity and kindness has always meant a lot to us."She was admired by politicians across the political spectrum, standing above politics but with a deep respect for our democratic system. She was a role model for all of us in public life.
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy said: 'For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II was a steady, reassuring presence in public life, an anchor for the nation in troubled times."During her long reign she visited Wigan on seve...