Have some people become hysterical over Westhoughton's HMO?

Rumours about asylum seekers swirled — but the new 'HMO' on Church Street simply turned out to be a shared house for young professionals.

3 Goalscorers and 3 points as Daisy make it 5 wins on the bounce

Daisy Hill extend their winning run to five matches with a 3-1 win against Colne on Monday night in the North West Counties First Division North fixture.

Kris Holt brace made it 4 wins in a row for Daisy

A brace from Kris Holt and a late penalty save by Jude Smith maintain Daisy's 4 game winning run

Hundreds of daffodil bulbs planted at Hall Lee Bank Park

Volunteers brave the rain as Westhoughton’s autumn planting scheme brightens parks, schools and community spaces.

Young voices take the lead as Westhoughton launches new Youth Council

Sixteen pupils from the town’s primary schools have joined Westhoughton’s first Youth Council, sharing ideas on road safety, litter, and the environment.

Row over plans for greyhound statue in Westhoughton

Councillors say new artwork risks glorifying a cruel sport unless it includes a plaque remembering the dogs

Sheppard bags brace to fire Daisy into next round of the cup

Liam Sheppard's second half brace against Ashton Athletic progresses Daisy into 2nd round of Edward Case Cup.

A memorable day for Bob Naylor

A stand bearing the name of Daisy Hill FC President Bob Naylor was officially opened before the club's game against Maine Road on Saturday.

Last gasp equaliser rescues a point for Daisy

Connor Hughes converts a penalty deep into stoppage time to earn Daisy Hill a deserved 2-2 draw against Maine Road

Darwen delight for Daisy

Daisy Hill pick up their first win of the season with a dramatic stoppage time winner against Darwen

Westhoughton park keeper retires after 41 years

Described by the mayor as tending Westhoughton's Central Park “as if it were his own garden”, Stephen Gilmore has hung up his boots after more than four decades of service. There were warm tributes at Westhoughton Town Council recently as long-serving park keeper Stephen was thanked for 41

Six-bed Westhoughton HMO plan sparks objections

Applicant insists conversion will provide “high-quality homes for professionals,” but local representatives fear further strain on neighbourhoods