We have some amazing beaches on our doorstep in the northwest. From West Kirby on the Wirral, Crosby , Formby, Ainsdale to St Annes they really are inspirational. Over the centuries our coast has always been in a state of flux. Nature has its effect as does man. Typically, barringContinue Reading

Wigan Market Staying Open

So with some sadness the Galleries are now closed awaiting demolition. Yet Wigan Market is still very much open in its usual location. As the demolition of the Galleries is likely to cause some disruption your market needs as much help from us as we can provide. So here isContinue Reading

A Merseyside landmark has launched a bid to be named a World Heritage site. Sankey Viaduct, also known as the nine arches, is among the oldest viaducts in the world and was opened in 1828 to provide a vital transport link on the Liverpool and Manchester line. The structure remainsContinue Reading

Views are being sought on a plan that will shape transport in the Liverpool City Region over the next two decades. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has launched a public consultation on the area’s new local transport plan (LTP) that will shape future improvements on the region’s transport network until 2040.Continue Reading

Car Key Specialists Wigan

Keycoders UK are a top class experienced Mobile Car Key Repairers & Car Technician services. They operate throughout the Northwest covering Merseyside, Greater Manchester Cheshire and North Wales. They are definitely a go to company for unexpected issues with your car key, lock or any other electrical problems. That isContinue Reading

Reregulating Wigan Bus Services

Back in March 2022, #WWO published an article on the planned changes to Wigan and Greater Manchester Bus Service. Today, Andy Burnham announced changes will start first in Wigan from the 17th September 2022. Read on to find out more about what reregulating Wigan Bus Services means to you. WhatContinue Reading

They Work For You

So our local elections are here on Thursday? The country’s national elections are likely to follow in the not too distant future. It doesn’t interest you? You don’t think you have a say? Well without knowing what our MPs do that makes sense. There is a great place you canContinue Reading

St Georges Day History

With April 23rd getting closer, here’s a little insight to some background to our patron saint and St Georges Day History. Possibly good for the pub quiz if nothing else. Then there’s always an excuse to wander down the local pub and tell your mates anyway. First off, like aContinue Reading

Active April for Happiness

Okay the daylight hours are getting longer and generally warmer. What a great time to start doing some little things to raise your spirits. The Action for Happiness daily calendar provides daily suggestions to get you going. However you can always substitute them with your own. Read on to findContinue Reading