What's on
This month’s Over Hulton Folk Club headliner, Edwina Hayes, captivated the audience with her unique blend of English folk, Americana, and a touch of strong Northern tradition.
Life & Community
Special event in aid of local children’s charities brings colour and noise to the town centre
What's on
Families invited to bring picnics, dress up, and enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment
Life & Community
Westhoughton’s beloved hedgehog rescue faces crisis after scammers drain funds – but community generosity offers hope
Sports
A stunning second-half free kick from Kaiden Barlow sealed a 2-1 win over Atherton Town in a fiercely contested Bolton Hospital Cup quarter-final
Life & Community
£4 million project delivers step-free access for passengers in Westhoughton
Life & Community
Westhoughton is officially one of top 100 best places to live in the UK—but locals aren’t surprised. We’ve known for ages.
What's on
Bolton prep school invites parents to a taster morning after primary school allocations leave some looking for alternatives
Culture
At a packed event in Leigh, authors and publishers challenged the London-centric publishing system and made the case for bold, lasting change in how regional voices are supported—and heard.
Eat & Drink
Companies House records shed light on the end of one of Market Street's bars
Life & Community
A quiet cultural exchange between longtime locals and new arrivals from Hong Kong is reshaping daily life in Westhoughton—with photographs, stories, and shared cups of tea.
Life & Community
Westhoughton Local History Group uncovers forgotten clubs, societies, and associations from the town’s past