Westhoughton celebrates Chinese New Year with vibrant Hong Kong community event
Westhoughton celebrates Chinese New Year with vibrant Hong Kong community event
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Visiting restricted at Royal Bolton Hospital amid norovirus outbreak
Open visiting suspended and three wards affected as winter bug cases rise
Major rail closure disrupting Westhoughton journeys into Manchester
Trains from Bolton diverted to Victoria and Oxford Road as £7.9m Piccadilly upgrade enters nine-day shutdown
Car stolen from terminally ill woman days after she returns home from hospice
Break-in at Hindley bungalow sees thieves take Motability vehicle essential for couple’s daily care
Daisy still searching for first 2026 victory after Greater Manchester Derby defeat
Daisy fall to 2-0 defeat at the hands of Greater Manchester rivals Droylsden in the North West Counties First Division North clash.
The carers who never get a break
Across the UK, 5 million unpaid carers provide essential round-the-clock support for loved ones. The Howfen Journal's Lois Barnett meets one of them for Carers Rights Day.
Major new Lee Hall development unveiled
Plans released for up to 1,450 homes, new care facility and a critical link road.
Five star Thornton bring Daisy unbeaten run to screeching halt
The Cutters conceded 5 goals in the first half to make it a mountain to climb in the second half.
Four first half goals fire Daisy to 4-2 awayday victory
The Cutters finishing prowess helped them to a four goal lead at halftime.
Storm Claudia chaos for Daisy Hill
Strong winds and heavy rain wreak havoc at Daisy Hill's Ginge Power Stadium
Contentious penalty denies Daisy
Liam Sheppard's strike was cancelled out by a late and contentiously given penalty.
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.
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
Sports
Maghull misery for Daisy
The search for a first win of the season goes on for Daisy Hill
Sports
New manager at Daisy Hill
Former Bolton Wanderers star takes over the reins at the Ginge Power Stadium and speaks to the Howfen Journal about his plans
Sports
Daisy Hill FC manager Lee Hill steps down after two years in charge
Tributes flood in as Hill leaves post for personal and family reasons
Life & Community
Body of missing Horwich 19-year-old found in reservoir
Horwich community shares condolences with family of missing teenager Daniel Holden
Heritage
The canal to Westhoughton Pier
How a bold 18th-century canal scheme almost brought boats and warehouses to Westhoughton
Life & Community
Police appeal for help to find missing man from Westhoughton
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Adam’s welfare
Sports
Droylsden despair for Daisy
Damage done in a nightmare opening 45 minutes as Daisy Hill lose to Droylsden
Sports
Away day disappointment for Daisy
After going two goals ahead, Daisy Hill had to settle for a point in a 2-2 draw at MSB Woolton on Saturday.