Life & Community
A dog called Mercy: the rescue that changed everything
How one Irish rescue dog sparked a £65,000 mission of love and why her memory still inspires Westhoughton's Sarah Dunscombe-Berry to help others.
Life & Community
Day to day living in the North West
Life & Community
First electric train runs between Wigan and Bolton in £100m upgrade milestone
Successful test run of electric train between Wigan and Bolton signals a greener, more reliable rail future for Westhoughton residents, rail operators say.
Life & Community
Man arrested on suspicion of money laundering after cash found in vehicle
Police seize vehicle with false plates and discover large sum of cash inside
Eat & Drink
Former Amore coffee shop to reopen as a holistic space
The owner plans a new name and a broader focus on community, healing, and events.
Profiles
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.
Life & Community
A6 rerouting nearly complete as Wingates development gathers pace
New site at Wingates is set to bring 6,000 jobs though not everyone is happy about the loss of green fields
Life & Community
A prickly kind of love: The woman behind Westhoughton’s hedgehog hospital
From late-night rescues to microscope inspections, Jayne Schofield’s work at The Hoggery is as hands-on as it gets
Life & Community
Man arrested over threat to drive through Bolton Pride parade
Police arrest man in his 20s within hours after social media threat aimed at LGBTQ+ celebration
Life & Community
New commercial units for Church Street and Market Street
Plans submitted to Bolton Council could see new office space created on Church Street and an upper floor extension above a town centre clothing store
Home & Garden
What to plant now for colour that lasts into autumn
June has arrived, but it’s not too late to add a final flourish to your garden. Here’s what to plant now to keep the colour coming well into September.
Life & Community
Six teenagers filmed on roof of Westhoughton Library
Youths use scaffolding to access roof of historic building undergoing urgent repairs
Opinion
Is it rude to complain about a cat pooing in my garden?
In the first edition of our new column 'Kettle’s On, What’s Up?', we tackle a truly thorny issue — what to do when your neighbour’s cat turns your raised bed into a litter tray.