Howfen Journal (Page 4)

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.

A view from a tree-lined mound down to the diverted A6 and the Bluebell Cottages behind.

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

Founder Jayne Schofield shares a tender moment with one of the rescued hedgehogs

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

A previous Bolton Pride celebration (Image: Bolton Pride)

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

The units at 85 Church Street and 62 Market Street

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.