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Founder Jayne Schofield shares a tender moment with one of the rescued hedgehogs
Lois Barnett
May 26, 2025

A prickly kind of love: The woman behind Westhoughton’s hedgehog hospital

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A previous Bolton Pride celebration (Image: Bolton Pride)
Howfen Journal
May 25, 2025

Man arrested over threat to drive through Bolton Pride parade

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The units at 85 Church Street and 62 Market Street
Howfen Journal
May 25, 2025

New commercial units for Church Street and Market Street

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What to plant now for colour that lasts into autumn
Howfen Journal
May 24, 2025

What to plant now for colour that lasts into autumn

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What's on in Westhoughton in June
Howfen Journal
May 23, 2025

What's on in Westhoughton in June

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Six teenagers filmed on roof of Westhoughton Library
Howfen Journal
May 23, 2025

Six teenagers filmed on roof of Westhoughton Library

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The fire damage in the family's kitchen
Howfen Journal
May 22, 2025

Westhoughton family left homeless after devastating house fire

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The overturned articulated lorry (Picture: Andrew Taylor/Facebook)
Howfen Journal
May 22, 2025

Overturned HGV closes major junction in Over Hulton

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Mayor of Bolton David Chadwick, second from left, pictured with former Westhoughton town mayor Neil Maher, centre, and others at the Green Festival
Howfen Journal
May 22, 2025

Green Festival puts pupils in the eco spotlight at The Gates Primary School

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Emilie and Sam Oldham outside the new bakery café on Market Street
Michael Wilkinson
May 21, 2025

A rising success: Hive Bakehouse brings new café to Westhoughton

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How to identify a plant or tree with your iPhone camera
Howfen Journal
May 20, 2025

Name that flower with just your iPhone

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Entrance to Westhoughton High School
Howfen Journal
May 20, 2025

Child involved in 'road safety incident' outside Westhoughton High School

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