Day to day living in the North West
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Councillor David Wilkinson told Place Scrutiny Committee that without better transport links and support for smaller businesses, West of Wingates risks leaving workers behind — just as Middlebrook and Logistics North did before it.
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There’s something special about a sold-out comedy night in Leigh, where top UK comedians bring laughter and energy to Spinners Mill.
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Westhoughton celebrates Chinese New Year with vibrant Hong Kong community event
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Open visiting suspended and three wards affected as winter bug cases rise
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Trains from Bolton diverted to Victoria and Oxford Road as £7.9m Piccadilly upgrade enters nine-day shutdown
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Break-in at Hindley bungalow sees thieves take Motability vehicle essential for couple’s daily care
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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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Plans released for up to 1,450 homes, new care facility and a critical link road.
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Volunteers brave the rain as Westhoughton’s autumn planting scheme brightens parks, schools and community spaces.
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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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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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Applicant insists conversion will provide “high-quality homes for professionals,” but local representatives fear further strain on neighbourhoods