More great news for locals and local business. Following recent government announcements, the Poacher is planning to re-open from the 4th July. The staff and brewery have been working hard to ensure their commitment to the welfare and safety of staff and customers. Clearly they will be maintaining full complianceContinue Reading
With the easing of lockdown, welcome to WWO’s first suggestion for a place to visit further afield. Halewood Triangle Park comprises 80 acres of natural woodland, meadow and ponds. It is ideal for walking, cycling, running or dog walking. The area is suitable for an individual, family or social bubble.Continue Reading
Now open for great deals on wine sales. Although not providing on premises drinking, the quality wines normally available for enjoyment can be bought, many with great discounts for multi bottle purchases. Come and have a look, a great way to treat yourself with the relaxing of lockdown rules.Continue Reading
WWO strongly advocate shopping locally above all else. We also support the independent and local living retailer above large chains. However, we also understand that from Monday 15th that many further non essential shops will reopen for business. Here we provide a summary of what is happening in Wigan TownContinue Reading
We use the internet and social media more and more these days. As a result, we can consume masses of articles and news everyday. Yet how do we know if the online item is fake or real? This article provides a number of useful resources to resolve that dilemma. WithContinue Reading
McColls Post Office Monday to Friday8-30 am to 5-30 pm Saturday9 am to 12-30 pm Boots Monday to Friday9 am to 12 and 3pm to 6 pm Saturday9 am to 12 and 3pm to 5-30 pm SundayClosed Herons Monday to Saturday9 am to 8 pm Sunday10 am to 5 pmContinue Reading
We have updated this article on the 12th June 2020 to address some of the questions that we found last week. Face coverings MUST be worn on journeys in England from 15th June. This includes in stations as wel as on the train. There are exemptions for babies, Children underContinue Reading
Pemberton Road officially recognised as Britain’s Friendliest street 2020. Well done to all living there. A huge thank you to all those who voted. Was there ever any doubt about who would win! More information on a fantastic result to follow. Click to see the short list of competitors acrossContinue Reading
Curious about where you live and what it looked like over the past 100 years? What was where my house is now? Have a look at this free to use map website on your laptop, tablet or mobile. You can choose from a range of historical maps from over theContinue Reading
A McDonald’s representative says: “We can (today) announce that by 4th June, 1,020 of our restaurants will have reopened, either for Drive Thru or McDelivery. This means every Drive Thru in Marus Bridge will reopen between Tuesday and Thursday next week and we will start to expand the availability ofContinue Reading