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The carers who never get a break
Across the UK, 5 million unpaid carers provide essential round-the-clock support for loved ones. The Howfen Journal's Lois Barnett meets one of them for Carers Rights Day.
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Day to day living in the North West
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Major new Lee Hall development unveiled
Plans released for up to 1,450 homes, new care facility and a critical link road.
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Hundreds of daffodil bulbs planted at Hall Lee Bank Park
Volunteers brave the rain as Westhoughton’s autumn planting scheme brightens parks, schools and community spaces.
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Young voices take the lead as Westhoughton launches new Youth Council
Sixteen pupils from the town’s primary schools have joined Westhoughton’s first Youth Council, sharing ideas on road safety, litter, and the environment.
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Westhoughton park keeper retires after 41 years
Described by the mayor as tending Westhoughton's Central Park “as if it were his own garden”, Stephen Gilmore has hung up his boots after more than four decades of service. There were warm tributes at Westhoughton Town Council recently as long-serving park keeper Stephen was thanked for 41
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Six-bed Westhoughton HMO plan sparks objections
Applicant insists conversion will provide “high-quality homes for professionals,” but local representatives fear further strain on neighbourhoods
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New Co-op store planned for former La Scala restaurant site in Westhoughton
Plans submitted to Bolton Council would see the long-standing Chorley Road restaurant — which closed earlier this year — converted into a Co-op convenience store with offices above
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Three new statues planned to celebrate Westhoughton’s sporting and cultural heritage
Public art project to feature cow, greyhound and cricket sculptures celebrating Westhoughton’s quirky history and sporting past
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Body of missing Horwich 19-year-old found in reservoir
Horwich community shares condolences with family of missing teenager Daniel Holden
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Police appeal for help to find missing man from Westhoughton
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Adam’s welfare
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Drugs seized and 12 arrests in major police operation across Bolton
Operation sees warrants executed, off-road bikes recovered, and vehicles seized as part of a day-long crackdown on crime
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£3.9m restoration work to begin on Westhoughton Town Hall
Scaffolding goes up as £3.9 million renovation begins to secure the future of the 1903 civic building