Howfen Voices

Highlighting the stories of interesting Westhoughton people

Howfen Voices

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.

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'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.