Life & Community
Gardening in a northern terrace with only a tiny back yard
You don’t need a big garden to grow something beautiful. With a few clever ideas, even the smallest Westhoughton yard can bloom.
Howfen Journal
The Howfen Journal is Westhoughton's community newspaper, telling people's stories through quality journalism.
What's on
VE Day 80th anniversary to be marked with celebration at Westhoughton Cricket Club
Families invited to bring picnics, dress up, and enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment
Sports
Barlow’s brilliance fires Daisy Hill into semi-finals
A stunning second-half free kick from Kaiden Barlow sealed a 2-1 win over Atherton Town in a fiercely contested Bolton Hospital Cup quarter-final
Life & Community
New accessible lift now open at Daisy Hill railway station
£4 million project delivers step-free access for passengers in Westhoughton
Life & Community
Westhoughton is one of best places to live in UK (but we already knew that)
Westhoughton is officially one of top 100 best places to live in the UK—but locals aren’t surprised. We’ve known for ages.
What's on
Clevelands welcomes families after school place decisions
Bolton prep school invites parents to a taster morning after primary school allocations leave some looking for alternatives
Eat & Drink
Why did Absolute bar in Westhoughton close down?
Companies House records shed light on the end of one of Market Street's bars
Life & Community
The lost clubs and societies of Westhoughton
Westhoughton Local History Group uncovers forgotten clubs, societies, and associations from the town’s past
Life & Community
Sexual assault on Bolton to Westhoughton bus
Police officers urge key witness to come forward following incident on the 607 service
Life & Community
Police seize van with no insurance in Westhoughton
Driver caught with no insurance after vehicle stopped on Wearish Lane
Life & Community
Police seize vehicle linked with drug dealing
Officers link car to drug activity and anti-social behaviour in the area
Life & Community
From Westhoughton to Hollywood, Robert Shaw and the legacy of Jaws
Celebrating 50 years of the film that made him a legend