Horwich

pub of the week

Steve Griffiths is one of the landlords

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Popular local pub has the support of everyone - regulars and football fans

Free Carbonara Sundae's are on offer

Free Carbonara Sundae's are on offer

Free samples of 'weird and wonderful' ice cream on offer

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'Supermarket wars' erupt as Lidl and Tesco object to plans for new store

Horwich Public Hall

Horwich Public Hall

Local government

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Town hall revamp after council meetings had to be moved because of cold

Horwich Dental Practice has been visited by CQC

Horwich Dental Practice has been visited by CQC

Patients treated with 'dignity and respect' give their dentist a glowing report

Horwich Inner Wheel celebrated its 70th anniversary

Horwich Inner Wheel celebrated its 70th anniversary

Club celebrates 70 years of supporting the community

The cheque being handed over to Bolton Mountain Rescue

The cheque being handed over to Bolton Mountain Rescue

Bolton Mountain Rescue Team recognised by outgoing president

Rock It will be hosting a summer holiday club

Rock It will be hosting a summer holiday club

Clubs and societies

Children can rock out at summer holiday music club

The Holy Trinity Church.Picture courtesy of Horwich Heritage

The Holy Trinity Church.Picture courtesy of Horwich Heritage

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'It’s time for us to repay the support’-urgent appeal to save historic church tower

New lights and a revamped entrance are set to come to a park

New lights and a revamped entrance are set to come to a park

Planning and development

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New grand plans for park in conservation area of park

Residents and councillors are unhappy after the park was left in a poor state

Residents and councillors are unhappy after the park was left in a poor state

Planning and development

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'An absolute mess' calls for 'dangerous' stripped-out park to be revamped

Katya Shepel from Shakhtar Donetsk

Katya Shepel from Shakhtar Donetsk

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Wanderers strengthen links with top football club

Mosie (Picture: Kenny Brown/MEN)

Mosie (Picture: Kenny Brown/MEN)

Local government

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'The first time I went to a polling station after I went blind, I was so embarrassed'

The plan have been put forward for office space at the Parklands

The plan have been put forward for office space at the Parklands

Planning and development

Scheme to revive bank office space left vacant for months

The neolithic axe head found in Horwich

The neolithic axe head found in Horwich

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Artefact believed to be weapon more than 5,000 years old found in eroded footpath

Thomas Benson died after a crash in Horwich in November 2021

Thomas Benson died after a crash in Horwich in November 2021

'Accident reconstruction' statements to go in ahead of trial into death of publican

Police conducted the operation next to Horwich Police Station

Police conducted the operation next to Horwich Police Station

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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More than 100 vehicles stopped in Horwich police operation

Chris Green MP on the site of the new link road

Chris Green MP on the site of the new link road

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Major new link road to include flood defences to deal with 'vast amounts of water'

The dam will be installed at Smithills Country Estate at Winter Hill

The dam will be installed at Smithills Country Estate at Winter Hill

New 'leaky dam' coming soon as row over sewage dumping deepens

Old Rivingtonians committee members with the stroke group representatives

Old Rivingtonians committee members with the stroke group representatives

Huge boost for borough stroke group after kind-hearted donation

Neil Bowden fundraised in memory of his late wife, Gill, who was diagnosed with MND

Neil Bowden fundraised in memory of his late wife, Gill, who was diagnosed with MND

Bolton man successfully walks 100km in memory of wife with MND

St Catherine's resident Bob and carer Heather

St Catherine's resident Bob and carer Heather

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Care home residents show their support for England in Euros

Residents have shared their thoughts ahead of the General Election next month

Residents have shared their thoughts ahead of the General Election next month

Local government

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‘Five-minute journeys can take half an hour’: Residents speak out ahead of election

The new Las Iguanas has been open for nearly its first month

The new Las Iguanas has been open for nearly its first month

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LOOK INSIDE: 'Spirit of South America' at new Bolton restaurant

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Just look how busy Horwich was first thing in the morning

The new health hub and car park should be open by the end of the year

The new health hub and car park should be open by the end of the year

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'Money is there' for crucial new health hub car park

Made in Manchester attracted visitors from miles around

Made in Manchester attracted visitors from miles around

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'Amazing day of music' returns as Manc legends rock Bolton

The incredible race passed through Bolton and Ramsbottom

The incredible race passed through Bolton and Ramsbottom

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World's greatest women cyclists whizz through town in epic first-ever race

Neil Bowden and his late wife Gill

Neil Bowden and his late wife Gill

Motor Neurone Disease

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Man whose wife died after devastating diagnosis speaks about his future without her

D-Day celebration event to take place at Horwich RMI

D-Day celebration event to take place at Horwich RMI

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Residents and veterans to honour D-Day with 80th anniversary music event

These items were recovered

These items were recovered

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Police seize counterfeit items including illegal vapes at popular car boot sale

Las Iguanas has opened at Middlebrook

Las Iguanas has opened at Middlebrook

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New restaurant brings 'energy and spirit of South America' to Bolton

Ketan Patel, who died aged 45

Ketan Patel, who died aged 45

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'I was lucky to have him' Heartbreak after young father dies on family walk

A campaign has been launched to install a defibrillator after a man died in a beauty spot

A campaign has been launched to install a defibrillator after a man died in a beauty spot

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Campaign to install defibrillator in beauty spot after young father dies on walk

The importance of defibrillators has been highlighted after a man died at a Bolton beauty spot

The importance of defibrillators has been highlighted after a man died at a Bolton beauty spot

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Defibrillators are 'very important' says campaigner after death of man

Police on scene on George's Lane

Police on scene on George's Lane

Large police presence as street cordoned off

Chris Green MP at the site of the new Horwich Health Hub

Chris Green MP at the site of the new Horwich Health Hub

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Car parking concern at new health hub after 'huge disruption'

Chris Green MP on site at the new road

Chris Green MP on site at the new road

Planning and development

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Crucial new 'spine road' at 1000 home development nears completion

Victoria has been missing since Monday morning

Victoria has been missing since Monday morning

Appeal underway to help find missing woman

Winter Hey Lane50

Winter Hey Lane50

Planning and development

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Idea to close street to traffic to make way for outdoor seating for bars and cafes

Bel Fry and Suzanne Carr opening Regenerate in March

Bel Fry and Suzanne Carr opening Regenerate in March

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'Largest store we've ever launched' joins seven new openings at retail park

The Toughsheet Community Stadium

The Toughsheet Community Stadium

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Wanderers issue statement after fans charged for parking on play-off final day

The site on Mansell Way, Horwich

The site on Mansell Way, Horwich

Planning and development

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Scheme lodged for major redevelopment at warehouse site as firm moves out

UPDATES: Road closed after two car crash

UPDATES: Road closed after two car crash

UPDATES: Road closed after two car crash

Anderton Ford Bridge road works, 1939

Anderton Ford Bridge road works, 1939

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New bridge needed to cope with road widening near Squirrel Hotel

The scene of the crash on Crown Lane

The scene of the crash on Crown Lane

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Road re-opens after crash involving two cars

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Cyclist died after being knocked off his bike by disqualified driver

Hampson Street, where the studio is

Hampson Street, where the studio is

Artists' exhibition to be held in Bolton later this month

Comic Con Mania has been rescheduled

Comic Con Mania has been rescheduled

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New date for comic con in Bolton due to unforeseen parking issues

Brazley Community Centre

Brazley Community Centre

Baby yoga and mindfulness classes taking place in Horwich

Horwich Heritage Centre

Horwich Heritage Centre

Talk on the history of Bolton's transport to be held

Wanderers fans created an 'amazing atmosphere' last night

Wanderers fans created an 'amazing atmosphere' last night

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Fans' reaction as Wanderers get ready to go to Wembley

Nick Taylor has commissioned new versions of his Going to the Match painting

Nick Taylor has commissioned new versions of his Going to the Match painting

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Artist creates sequel to modern version of classic Lowry painting

Horwich Harriers celebrates its centenary this year

Horwich Harriers celebrates its centenary this year

Running club on track for success as it celebrates centenary

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