Culture
We can still admire Walt Whitman, but we should read him with caution
Whitman’s poetry inspired a democratic ideal, but his prejudices demand a more critical reading.
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Profiles
From loss to legacy, Hazel Bumby’s breast cancer mission
After losing her mum at 15, Westhoughton's Hazel Bumby turned her grief into a lifelong mission to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
Life & Community
A6 rerouting nearly complete as Wingates development gathers pace
New site at Wingates is set to bring 6,000 jobs though not everyone is happy about the loss of green fields
Life & Community
A prickly kind of love: The woman behind Westhoughton’s hedgehog hospital
From late-night rescues to microscope inspections, Jayne Schofield’s work at The Hoggery is as hands-on as it gets
Life & Community
Man arrested over threat to drive through Bolton Pride parade
Police arrest man in his 20s within hours after social media threat aimed at LGBTQ+ celebration
Life & Community
New commercial units for Church Street and Market Street
Plans submitted to Bolton Council could see new office space created on Church Street and an upper floor extension above a town centre clothing store
Home & Garden
What to plant now for colour that lasts into autumn
June has arrived, but it’s not too late to add a final flourish to your garden. Here’s what to plant now to keep the colour coming well into September.
What's on
What's on in Westhoughton in June
Your monthly guide to what's going on in Westhoughton and the surrounding areas
Life & Community
Six teenagers filmed on roof of Westhoughton Library
Youths use scaffolding to access roof of historic building undergoing urgent repairs
Life & Community
Westhoughton family left homeless after devastating house fire
Family of five lost everything, including their two cats, in the early morning blaze
Life & Community
Overturned HGV closes major junction in Over Hulton
Timber-loaded lorry crashes at Aldi roundabout, spilling debris and shutting part of Salford Road
Life & Community
Green Festival puts pupils in the eco spotlight at The Gates Primary School
Eco-Action Team leads the way as pupils, teachers and community groups come together for The Gates Primary School’s first green festival.