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End of an era as market closes

now: An almost empty Horwich market

8:30am Tuesday 30th June 2009

FOR years it has been the lifeblood of Horwich, a hive of activity at the centre of a once-bustling town centre.

'Empty pockets' show to set record straight

4:30pm Monday 29th June 2009

TOWN councillors put their wallets and purses on display to show that they do not get paid for the work they do.

Inner Wheel still in motion after 55 years

BIRTHDAY CAKE: President of Horwich Inner Wheel Shirley Hope, left, and district chairman Sheila Howarth

9:14am Friday 26th June 2009

A CELEBRATION was held to mark the 55th anniversary of the Inner Wheel Club of Horwich.

Man burned lighting fire

8:27am Friday 26th June 2009

A MAN received burns after trying to light a fire with methylated spirits.

Fire station open day is a great hit

TRY THAT FOR SIZE: Ella Gibbons, aged eight, of Horwich,0  tries on a helmet with the help of firefighter Gordon Worthington

12:00pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

HORWICH fire station flung open its doors to welcome the public at the weekend.

Former mayoress’s plea to save historic market

8:17am Tuesday 23rd June 2009

A RALLYING call to help save Horwich Market from the axe has been made by a former mayoress of the town.

Crowds and colour at Horwich carnival

CLOWNING AROUND: A group in this year’s carnival

8:34am Monday 22nd June 2009

THE threat of rain did not put off the hundreds of children and adults who flocked onto Horwich’s streets for the annual carnival parade.

60 firefighters tackle blaze at recycling plant

7:42am Monday 22nd June 2009

FIREFIGHTERS were last night fighting a large fire at a recycling plant in Horwich.

Miss Student delay

5:20pm Tuesday 16th June 2009

A BOLTON student who is hoping to claim first prize in a beauty and talent contest will have to wait a bit longer after the final was postponed.

Town all ready for carnival

10:40am Monday 15th June 2009

HUNDREDS of people are expected to descend on Horwich this weekend as the annual carnival comes to town.


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