Car stolen from terminally ill woman days after she returns home from hospice

Break-in at Hindley bungalow sees thieves take Motability vehicle essential for couple’s daily care

Daisy still searching for first 2026 victory after Greater Manchester Derby defeat

Daisy fall to 2-0 defeat at the hands of Greater Manchester rivals Droylsden in the North West Counties First Division North clash.

The carers who never get a break

Across the UK, 5 million unpaid carers provide essential round-the-clock support for loved ones. The Howfen Journal's Lois Barnett meets one of them for Carers Rights Day.

Major new Lee Hall development unveiled

Plans released for up to 1,450 homes, new care facility and a critical link road.

Five star Thornton bring Daisy unbeaten run to screeching halt

The Cutters conceded 5 goals in the first half to make it a mountain to climb in the second half.

Four first half goals fire Daisy to 4-2 awayday victory

The Cutters finishing prowess helped them to a four goal lead at halftime.

Storm Claudia chaos for Daisy Hill

Strong winds and heavy rain wreak havoc at Daisy Hill's Ginge Power Stadium

Contentious penalty denies Daisy

Liam Sheppard's strike was cancelled out by a late and contentiously given penalty.

Former officer lifts lid on ‘broken’ police system

Jay Darkmoore says the system “prioritises stats over people”. The Howfen Journal's Lois Barnett went along to listen to what he had to say.

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