Sports
Storm Claudia chaos for Daisy Hill
Strong winds and heavy rain wreak havoc at Daisy Hill's Ginge Power Stadium
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Opinion
Former officer lifts lid on ‘broken’ police system
Jay Darkmoore says the system “prioritises stats over people”. The Howfen Journal's Lois Barnett went along to listen to what he had to say.
Have some people become hysterical over Westhoughton's HMO?
Rumours about asylum seekers swirled — but the new 'HMO' on Church Street simply turned out to be a shared house for young professionals.
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.
Heritage
Row over plans for greyhound statue in Westhoughton
Councillors say new artwork risks glorifying a cruel sport unless it includes a plaque remembering the dogs
Sports
A memorable day for Bob Naylor
A stand bearing the name of Daisy Hill FC President Bob Naylor was officially opened before the club's game against Maine Road on Saturday.
Sports
Last gasp equaliser rescues a point for Daisy
Connor Hughes converts a penalty deep into stoppage time to earn Daisy Hill a deserved 2-2 draw against Maine Road
Life & Community
Westhoughton park keeper retires after 41 years
Described by the mayor as tending Westhoughton's Central Park “as if it were his own garden”, Stephen Gilmore has hung up his boots after more than four decades of service. There were warm tributes at Westhoughton Town Council recently as long-serving park keeper Stephen was thanked for 41
Life & Community
Six-bed Westhoughton HMO plan sparks objections
Applicant insists conversion will provide “high-quality homes for professionals,” but local representatives fear further strain on neighbourhoods
Life & Community
New Co-op store planned for former La Scala restaurant site in Westhoughton
Plans submitted to Bolton Council would see the long-standing Chorley Road restaurant — which closed earlier this year — converted into a Co-op convenience store with offices above
Life & Community
Three new statues planned to celebrate Westhoughton’s sporting and cultural heritage
Public art project to feature cow, greyhound and cricket sculptures celebrating Westhoughton’s quirky history and sporting past
Culture
Sound and sculpture transform Pennine hills
Immersive soundwalk in Haworth combines music, poetry and landscape