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Westhoughton is the 100th best place to live in the UK
Howfen Journal
Apr 17, 2025

Westhoughton is one of best places to live in UK (but we already knew that)

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Clevelands Preparatory School, located in Bolton, is hosting a Reception Taster Morning
Howfen Journal
Apr 17, 2025

Clevelands welcomes families after school place decisions

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Northern writers call out industry's London bias
Lois Barnett
Apr 16, 2025

Northern writers call out industry's London bias

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Why did Absolute bar in Westhoughton close down?
Howfen Journal
Apr 16, 2025

Why did Absolute bar in Westhoughton close down?

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Po Ling, Olivia and Annie from Westhoughton's Hong Kong community
Michael Wilkinson
Apr 16, 2025

From Hong Kong to Howfen: A story of quiet connection

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The lost clubs and societies of Westhoughton
Howfen Journal
Feb 19, 2025

The lost clubs and societies of Westhoughton

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"I was told just to deal with it": Westhoughton mum's years of pain, dismissal and misdiagnosis
Michael Wilkinson
Feb 15, 2025

"I was told just to deal with it": Westhoughton mum's years of pain, dismissal and misdiagnosis

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Sexual assault on Bolton to Westhoughton bus
Howfen Journal
Feb 15, 2025

Sexual assault on Bolton to Westhoughton bus

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Police seize van with no insurance in Westhoughton
Howfen Journal
Feb 13, 2025

Police seize van with no insurance in Westhoughton

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Police seize vehicle linked with drug dealing
Howfen Journal
Feb 13, 2025

Police seize vehicle linked with drug dealing

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Punk, empowerment and unforgettable music
Lois Barnett
Feb 11, 2025

Punk, empowerment and unforgettable music

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From Westhoughton to Hollywood, Robert Shaw and the legacy of Jaws
Howfen Journal
Feb 11, 2025

From Westhoughton to Hollywood, Robert Shaw and the legacy of Jaws

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