Life & Community
80 years on from VE Day, Westhoughton throws a very special celebration
'A time to reflect on the strength of our community, both past and present' — Lois Barnett reports from Westhoughton's VE Day celebrations
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Culture
Threads of the everyday: Poetry finds its place in Bolton
Katherine Horrex joins Write Out Loud for an evening of verse, nerves, and reflections on life in the North
Sports
Daisy Hill duo raise over £2,000 with Manchester Marathon run
Daisy Hill FC captain Jake O'Brien and former Assistant Manager Tom Brown raise over £2000 for charity after Manchester Marathon run
Eat & Drink
One pot, four ways with roast vegetables
Save time, save money and still eat something lovely. A tray of roast veg can be the start of four brilliant meals.
Profiles
'I feel privileged to have served as Mayor of Westhoughton'
As his time as Mayor comes to a close, Neil Maher reflects on a busy year representing Westhoughton, from driving ambulances to Ukraine to raising more than £4,300 for local causes.
Life & Community
Police urge public to report vehicle thefts in Westhoughton
Officers appeal for information after reports of break-ins to vehicles in Church Street area
Sports
Daisy Hill win the Atherton Charity Cup
An early strike from Alex Dodd sees Daisy through to victory against Hindsford.
Home & Garden
Gardening in a northern terrace with only a tiny back yard
You don’t need a big garden to grow something beautiful. With a few clever ideas, even the smallest Westhoughton yard can bloom.
What's on
Murder mystery in Over Hulton draws a crowd
Over fifty people gathered this week at Over Hulton Conservative Club, ready to put their murder-solving skills to the test and uncover the mysterious death of postmistress Penny Black
Sports
Sheppard at the double fires Daisy into the Hospital Cup final
A goal in each half from Liam Sheppard saw Daisy Hill through to a 2-0 win over Bolton County in the Bolton Hospital Cup semi-final
Sports
Appearances awards for Daisy Hill players
Dean Singleton and Sam Howell recognised after making 100 appearances for Daisy Hill.
Life & Community
Why Westhoughton needs local news that listens
Insights from the Perugia journalism festival on how community papers like the Howfen Journal can help towns like ours be seen, heard, and better served.