Culture
National Portrait Gallery brings digital spectacle to Salford’s waterfront
MediaCityUK hosts high-tech art show featuring historical icons
Howfen Journal
The Howfen Journal is Westhoughton's community newspaper, telling people's stories through quality journalism.
Life & Community
First electric train runs between Wigan and Bolton in £100m upgrade milestone
Successful test run of electric train between Wigan and Bolton signals a greener, more reliable rail future for Westhoughton residents, rail operators say.
Life & Community
Man arrested on suspicion of money laundering after cash found in vehicle
Police seize vehicle with false plates and discover large sum of cash inside
Eat & Drink
Former Amore coffee shop to reopen as a holistic space
The owner plans a new name and a broader focus on community, healing, and events.
Life & Community
A6 rerouting nearly complete as Wingates development gathers pace
New site at Wingates is set to bring 6,000 jobs though not everyone is happy about the loss of green fields
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
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
Home & Garden
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