What's on
Westhoughton Golf Club to host Ladies Day in May
A day of golf, competition and community spirit on the green
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Life & Community
Robert Shaw’s son returns to Westhoughton to honour his father's legacy
Ian Shaw visits his father’s hometown while touring with his acclaimed play about the making of Jaws
What's on
What's on in Westhoughton - February 2025
Your monthly guide to events and activities happening in town
Life & Community
Westhoughton police raid leads to arrest in drug investigation
41-year-old man arrested after cannabis and cash seized on Hindley Road
What's on
Free defibrillator training session coming to Westhoughton
Residents encouraged to attend life-saving training at Carnegie Hall
Life & Community
Westhoughton Town Hall needs a new roof
Westhoughton Town Hall will remain closed after it was revealed that the building requires a full roof replacement
Life & Community
Westhoughton mayor to deliver support vehicles to Ukraine
Neil Maher, a former veteran, will drive to Poland to deliver support vehicles destined for Ukraine.
Sports
Free girl's rugby sessions with Wigan Warriors support
Primary school-aged girls can learn rugby league skills with professional players
Life & Community
Police to hold meeting with Westhoughton residents
Residents invited to share concerns and meet local officers at public meeting
Life & Community
The day Westhoughton stood still: remembering the Pretoria Pit disaster
How one of Britain’s worst mining disasters shaped the town forever