Life & Community
Westhoughton family left homeless after devastating house fire
Family of five lost everything, including their two cats, in the early morning blaze
Life & Community
Day to day living in the North West
Life & Community
Overturned HGV closes major junction in Over Hulton
Timber-loaded lorry crashes at Aldi roundabout, spilling debris and shutting part of Salford Road
Life & Community
Green Festival puts pupils in the eco spotlight at The Gates Primary School
Eco-Action Team leads the way as pupils, teachers and community groups come together for The Gates Primary School’s first green festival.
Home & Garden
Name that flower with just your iPhone
There’s a clever trick hidden in your iPhone that can help you identify flowers, shrubs and even mystery weeds — all from a quick photo.
Life & Community
Child involved in 'road safety incident' outside Westhoughton High School
School urges families to speak to children about road safety after pupil involved in incident on Bolton Road
Life & Community
Christine’s pilgrimage for the husband and daughter she lost to suicide
Christine Walsh is honouring her loved one's memories by hiking the Camino Way—and raising money for vital mental health support.
Life & Community
Pen pals make a comeback – and Westhoughton’s leading the way
Westhoughton High School launches intergenerational letter-writing project with the local community
Life & Community
Not just skincare: how influencers became Gen Z’s trusted journalists
Influencers are no longer just promoting skincare or the latest makeup trends. They’re calling out media bias, decoding bureaucracy — and, in Kat Abughazaleh’s case, running for Congress.
Home & Garden
From brew to bloom with tea bags and coffee grounds
Simple ways to put your kitchen waste to good use in the garden, with tried and tested tips that work right here in the North West.
Life & Community
Westhoughton teacher banned after drinking cider in classroom during school day
Westhoughton High School teacher admitted drinking cider in class, with pupils present — panel says it put students at risk and damaged trust in the profession.
Life & Community
80 years on from VE Day, Westhoughton throws a very special celebration
'A time to reflect on the strength of our community, both past and present' — Lois Barnett reports from Westhoughton's VE Day celebrations
Eat & Drink
One pot, four ways with roast vegetables
Save time, save money and still eat something lovely. A tray of roast veg can be the start of four brilliant meals.