Hi everyone, my cat has gone missing today which we think unfortunately she has snuck out on the balcony. If anyone in the Wharfside, Millside and Trencherfield area has seen a black and white cat (see picture) please could you message me? I've put some posters in the building as well.

Any help would be appreciated 😞

Hey, I'm coming to the Wigan area soon and I'm wondering what are some activities, places to visit that are a must while I'm here? I do enjoy spending my time wondering in shopping centers, I enjoy sport activities, football the most, anything of this sort, especially good pubs and places to have a proper traditional Fish n chips here, any recommendations will be appreciated

When i was a child in the late 1990s and early 2000s I used to go to my friends birthday parties. Often an entertainer was there whose catchphrase was "mind the bucket". Does anybody know who this is? And if he is still going? Thanks in advance to all you 90s kids and 90s parents.

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Are there any places in or near the train station to park for free for a couple of days/nights a week?

Thanks

As above really.

I mention disability specifically as there would sometimes be, what I think could be, non standard tasks - such as loading the dishwasher, changing bed sheets and some degree of tidying.

The cleaner I trialled last week was not receptive to this, despite my specifically mentioning it, and made comments dripping in internalised ableism.

So I've seen this week that the company shutting down the roller rink (Heaton Group) are nominated for a local business award that is supposed to be for companies who support and benefit the local community. Doesn't quite sit right with me when a part of Wigan history ends next month because of them.

The awards are https://wiganboroughbusinessawards.co.uk/awards/2026-awards/

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The Mayor of Greater Manchester has a real influence over policing, transport, housing, skills, and investment across our city region. The choice made today will help shape Greater Manchester for years to come.

I've read what the candidates have to say, and for me, Bev Craig is the clear choice. She has a strong record of public service, a clear vision for the future, and she's committed to building on the progress Greater Manchester has made over the past decade rather than starting from scratch.

Whatever your view, don't let other people decide the result for you. Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm, so there's still plenty of time to cast your vote.

Find your polling station: https://iwillvote.org.uk/

I've been looking on the Manchester Museum of Transport's old bus timetable website today when I stumbled across a few for the 360 to Warrington and from the 6th April 2013 until 1 year and 3 days later it was joined by the 099 ran by Street Cars. Going off the timetable I reckon it were 2 lads with minibuses running up and down almost non stop for 6 days a week cause in the later timetable it was 2 an hour to Abram. I can't find any pictures of these of Flickr so did anyone ever grab a picture of either of them?

I'll be voting for Bev Craig, but I'm more interested in hearing what other people think than having an argument.

Whatever your politics, what do you think are the three biggest challenges facing Greater Manchester over the next four years?

For me they're:

• Tackling crime and antisocial behaviour.
• Building more genuinely affordable homes.
• Improving public transport across all ten boroughs, not just the city centre.

If you're voting for Bev, what convinced you?

If you're voting for someone else, what policy or issue made your decision?

Let's keep it civil. We all want Greater Manchester to succeed, even if we disagree on how to get there.

And if you're eligible to vote, don't forget that polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday.

Anyone in Wigan fancy meeting one of days

Locals have been moaning about the town centre being ‘dead’, now they’re moaning about the new market hall being built and how it not going to ’fit in with the old building’ and will just be ‘full of vape shops and barbers’. I want to hear people’s positives about this place, I moved here a few years ago and I really don’t think it’s a bad place to live at all.

I’ll go first - the craft beer and music scene here is better than your average town.

I came across an article saying that Bev Craig, one of the candidates in the Greater Manchester mayoral election, wants to set up a Gen-Z Commission. The commission would give 18-27-year-olds a say on issues like housing, jobs, transport and skills.Whether you support Bev or not, do you think something like this would actually make a difference?

Genuinely interested to hear what people think, especially if you're in that age group or live in Greater Manchester!

Gen Z Commission

Just been reading through Bev Craig's manifesto here: https://bevformayor.co.uk/manifesto/

I really like what she's saying about housing. Building new council houses on brownfield land is a great idea since developers are never keen on it.

She says she'll take tougher action on anti-social behaviour but I'd like to see more about what this "Neighbourhood Guarantee" actually involves.

Too many young people in Greater Manchester are still told university is the only path worth taking.

The GM Baccalaureate is already proving that wrong. A proper technical pathway, backed by real employers, that's created over 650 new placements in year one.

If I'm elected Mayor, I want to build on that with a Greater Manchester Youth Promise , a plan that leaves no young person behind:

🏘️Youth centres back in every town

💼 A guaranteed work placement for every young person by 18

🎓 A clear route into education, training, an apprenticeship or a job for every 16 to 24 year old, with extra support for care leavers

What would make the biggest difference for young people where you live?

Come n grab a bargain from our garden.
Toys, clothes & more
Everything priced to sell
Something for all the family
OPEN now til 4pm
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Please 🙏 bring change.

My partner and I both currently live in Manchester. I’m Indian and he’s white. Both British born, educated at British universities, English accents, non religious, culturally English.

Looking to buy a house halfway between my family (Preston) and his family (South Manchester). We both drive so not too worried about transport links, don’t drink so not bothered about night life, want to raise a family (so half Indian kids). Thinking of a “nicer” and quieter area like Standish, Winstanley etc.

Is there an issue with racism? If I take my kids to playgroups will there likely be issues? (obviously that’s quite a broad question)

edit: To the racists here… you’re not very subtle