Pub closed during pandemic could be lost forever in plans for new convenience store Applicants claim The Majors Arms in Widnes has been vacant for 10 months, but the pub was advertised as being open as recently as October and only closed due to Tier 3 restrictions 12:38, 5 FEB 2021 The Majors Arms in Widnes. The popular community pub could soon be turned into a convenience store (Image: Google) Three times a day plus breaking news for the biggest stories - sign up for the Liverpool Echo newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.