Day to day living in the North West
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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.
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Officers appeal for information after reports of break-ins to vehicles in Church Street area
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You don’t need a big garden to grow something beautiful. With a few clever ideas, even the smallest Westhoughton yard can bloom.
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Insights from the Perugia journalism festival on how community papers like the Howfen Journal can help towns like ours be seen, heard, and better served.
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Special event in aid of local children’s charities brings colour and noise to the town centre
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Westhoughton’s beloved hedgehog rescue faces crisis after scammers drain funds – but community generosity offers hope
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£4 million project delivers step-free access for passengers in Westhoughton
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Westhoughton is officially one of top 100 best places to live in the UK—but locals aren’t surprised. We’ve known for ages.
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A quiet cultural exchange between longtime locals and new arrivals from Hong Kong is reshaping daily life in Westhoughton—with photographs, stories, and shared cups of tea.
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Westhoughton Local History Group uncovers forgotten clubs, societies, and associations from the town’s past
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From unbearable teenage periods to life-changing surgery, this is my battle with endometriosis
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Police officers urge key witness to come forward following incident on the 607 service