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Unsafe toys seized from Westhoughton Post Office
Howfen Journal
Aug 1, 2025

Unsafe toys seized from Westhoughton Post Office

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60 years of service: Bob's legacy to Daisy Hill FC
Ian Templeman
Jul 29, 2025

60 years of service: Bob's legacy to Daisy Hill FC

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Left to right: Felix (Ciaran Travis), Oscar (Wayne Lythgoe), Cecily Pigeon (Jennel Unsworth), and Gwendolyn Pigeon (Charlotte Carroll). Image Credit: Gary Clee.
Lois Barnett
Jul 28, 2025

Oddly Perfect: St. Joseph players bring laughter and charm to The Odd Couple

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Jul 28, 2025

Brighter, bolder and back again: Pride in Leigh shines

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A Disco Ball Lady dances in front of the stage, delighting the crowd
Jul 21, 2025

A strong finish to the pre-season build up for Daisy Hill

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A strong finish to the pre-season build up for Daisy Hill
Jul 20, 2025

Open mic night blends visual art and spoken word

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Open mic night blends visual art and spoken word
Jul 16, 2025

Art meets language in new exhibition at The Hive Gallery

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The Ensos by Brian Whitmore

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Ian Templeman
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Opening day disappointment for Daisy Hill

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A Night for Hovis: laughter, love, and Northern Soul in tribute to a local legend

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Lois Barnett
Jul 13, 2025

Herds create thought-provoking display at Pennington Flash

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Daisy Hill's unbeaten pre-season run continues
Ian Templeman
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Daisy Hill's unbeaten pre-season run continues

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Jul 7, 2025

A promising start to the pre-season schedule for Daisy Hill

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Jul 3, 2025

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Ian Templeman
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Lancashire Second XI T20 Cricket comes to Westhoughton

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Confused about where your council tax goes? So are many others, say Bolton councillors
Howfen Journal
Jun 26, 2025

Confused about where your council tax goes? So are many others, say Bolton councillors

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Police take action on dangerous parking in Westhoughton
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Police take action on dangerous parking in Westhoughton

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Cast of The Turnpike Community Theatre in their production of Calendar Girls by Tim Firth
Lois Barnett
Jun 23, 2025

Witty and heartfelt: Calendar Girls made the audience laugh and cry at Turnpike community production

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Backing Westhoughton’s future through growth and investment

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