Life & Community
Young voices take the lead as Westhoughton launches new Youth Council
Sixteen pupils from the town’s primary schools have joined Westhoughton’s first Youth Council, sharing ideas on road safety, litter, and the environment.
Michael has written for publications including The Daily Telegraph, Wiltshire Times and Gloucester Citizen. He was born and grew up in Westhoughton.
Life & Community
Sixteen pupils from the town’s primary schools have joined Westhoughton’s first Youth Council, sharing ideas on road safety, litter, and the environment.
Heritage
Councillors say new artwork risks glorifying a cruel sport unless it includes a plaque remembering the dogs
Life & Community
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Life & Community
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Life & Community
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Sports
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Eat & Drink
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Life & Community
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Profiles
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Eat & Drink
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Life & Community
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Life & Community
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