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
Having reopened, just a quick update on opening times and operations. Opening times are 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday. Closed all day Sunday. Numbers in the shop are limited with social distancing markers. A wall hand sanitizer is also provided.Continue Reading
A sad moment that Wish FM, broadcasting from Orrell Lodge in Wigan since 1977 is to close. Its name will be consigned to history as it will be rebranded Hits Radio Network as part of a national re-brand. The building will be sold resulting in the two other stations atContinue Reading
What is the Track (people who have symptoms or become infected) and Trace (the people those infected have come in close proximity to) App?Well, it’s an App like all your other mobile phone apps. Its intention is to automate manual track and trace operations to spot people who have comeContinue Reading
Pemberton Road, Winstanley has been shortlisted to be named the friendliest road in Britain. Let’s give them our votes to help them win. Please click the big brown vote button below. As well as voting you will receive a set of posters for your community, a People powered colourful creativeContinue Reading
Great news if you have been missing your local Chinese meals. From this week it is re-open Wednesday to Monday 4:30 pm to 11:00pm. Boasting a 5 star hygiene rating, special offers and good all round value. Social distancing and cash only requested please to ensure your safety and goodContinue Reading
Working from home, whether you live with others or on your own, can be challenging. Each day may be different as may every individual (the clue is in the word individual!), but planning like everything else will help you achieve more and make you feel good before giving you aContinue Reading