Michael Wilkinson

Michael has written for publications including The Daily Telegraph, Wiltshire Times and Gloucester Citizen. He was born and grew up in Westhoughton.

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Westhoughton slimmers shed the pounds and the wardrobe for Cancer Research

by Michael Wilkinson in Life & Community May 23, 2026 — 1 min read

Daisy Hill Slimming World group donates 127 bags of clothes and raises over £3,000 for life-saving research

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Young voices take the lead as Westhoughton launches new Youth Council

by Michael Wilkinson in Life & Community Oct 28, 2025 — 2 min read

Sixteen pupils from the town’s primary schools have joined Westhoughton’s first Youth Council, sharing ideas on road safety, litter, and the environment.

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Row over plans for greyhound statue in Westhoughton

by Michael Wilkinson in Heritage Oct 28, 2025 — 2 min read

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Westhoughton park keeper retires after 41 years

by Michael Wilkinson in Life & Community Oct 12, 2025 — 1 min read

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Six-bed Westhoughton HMO plan sparks objections

by Michael Wilkinson in Life & Community Oct 11, 2025 — 4 min read

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Three new statues planned to celebrate Westhoughton’s sporting and cultural heritage

by Michael Wilkinson in Life & Community Oct 10, 2025 — 2 min read