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THE return of Ironman to Bolton will help lift the town out of the lockdown doldrums, says a town hall boss and triathletes. The 112-mile challenge, taking in Queen's Park, Pennington Flash and the West Pennines, will kick off on July 4 and is already a sell-out. For town hall chiefs the gathering, also featuring Iron Kids and a 10km race, will be an ideal post-Covid showcase for the borough. And elite athletes are looking forward to a weekend where Bolton welcomes the cream of the Ironman competition to the north-west. Cllr Martyn Cox, regeneration cabinet member, said: "The Bolton...

Free WiFi funded by EU initiative will be available at country park set for £1.6m makeover The nature reserve could getting a new visitor centre, a café offering outdoor seating and woodland play area 11:43, 17 MAR 2021 Pennington Flash Country Park, in Leigh (Image: ugc) For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters o...

By Joseph Timan, Local Democracy Reporter Deputy council leader and Leigh East councillor Keith Cunliffe (left) with Leigh South councillor Kevin Anderson at Pennington Flash Nature Reserve. Photo supplied in a press release by Wigan Council. Uploaded by Joseph Timan. Permission for use for VISITORS will soon be able to connect to the internet for free at a country park. Free WiFi will be available at Pennington Flash Country Park and Pennington Hall Park with work to install access points scheduled throughout May. The work will be...

PLANS for £1.6million of improvements to visitor facilities at Pennington Flash Nature Reserve have been unveiled. The proposals include a new visitor centre and café with internal and external seating areas and a package of improvement works as part of the second phase of the £5m Believe in Leigh programme. Funding has also been earmarked for a woodland play area and improved toilet and parking facilities, following feedback from residents. Cllr Keith Cunliffe, Leigh East ward member and deputy leader at Wigan Council, said: “During the pandemic residents have relied on their lo...

The most romantic and picturesque walks in Greater Manchester for Valentine's Day Forests, woodland, lakes and more Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The most romantic day of the year has rolled around already. Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day w...