Life & Community
Man arrested over threat to drive through Bolton Pride parade
Police arrest man in his 20s within hours after social media threat aimed at LGBTQ+ celebration
Howfen Journal
The Howfen Journal is Westhoughton's community newspaper, telling people's stories through quality journalism.
Life & Community
New commercial units for Church Street and Market Street
Plans submitted to Bolton Council could see new office space created on Church Street and an upper floor extension above a town centre clothing store
Home & Garden
What to plant now for colour that lasts into autumn
June has arrived, but it’s not too late to add a final flourish to your garden. Here’s what to plant now to keep the colour coming well into September.
What's on
What's on in Westhoughton in June
Your monthly guide to what's going on in Westhoughton and the surrounding areas
Life & Community
Six teenagers filmed on roof of Westhoughton Library
Youths use scaffolding to access roof of historic building undergoing urgent repairs
Life & Community
Is it rude to complain about a cat pooing in my garden?
In the first edition of our new column 'Kettle’s On, What’s Up?', we tackle a truly thorny issue — what to do when your neighbour’s cat turns your raised bed into a litter tray.
Life & Community
Westhoughton family left homeless after devastating house fire
Family of five lost everything, including their two cats, in the early morning blaze
Life & Community
Overturned HGV closes major junction in Over Hulton
Timber-loaded lorry crashes at Aldi roundabout, spilling debris and shutting part of Salford Road
Life & Community
Green Festival puts pupils in the eco spotlight at The Gates Primary School
Eco-Action Team leads the way as pupils, teachers and community groups come together for The Gates Primary School’s first green festival.
Home & Garden
Name that flower with just your iPhone
There’s a clever trick hidden in your iPhone that can help you identify flowers, shrubs and even mystery weeds — all from a quick photo.
Life & Community
Child involved in 'road safety incident' outside Westhoughton High School
School urges families to speak to children about road safety after pupil involved in incident on Bolton Road
Life & Community
Christine’s pilgrimage for the husband and daughter she lost to suicide
Christine Walsh is honouring her loved one's memories by hiking the Camino Way—and raising money for vital mental health support.