For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here Two new eating and drinking establishments will be coming to a 'tired' high street in Hindley after being given the green light by Wigan council.
A new sports bar and grill is set to open in Market Street as plans to convert a former estate agents' office, creating two apartments above it, are approved.
An old bank building in the same street is also set to be converted into a new bar and restaurant by the owner of other establishments on the high street.
The first floor at the back of the former RBS branch facing Pennington Street will be converted into a one-bedroom apartment as part of the plans as well.
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