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.
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Westhoughton celebrates Chinese New Year with vibrant Hong Kong community event
Westhoughton celebrates Chinese New Year with vibrant Hong Kong community event
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