Westhoughton

The Wingates site in Westhoughton

New scheme for highway expansion to 'premier employment site'

Calls made for extra speed cameras following concerns there could be 'fatality'

Calls for extra speed cameras after concerns of people being killed on roads

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Treka, a minibus manufacturer in Bradford, is a subsidiary company

Jobs saved as Belgian entrepreneur buys administration hit manufacturer

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A behind the scenes video has been released

Video producers released 'behind the scenes' look at work with children's phenomenon

It was party time at the pub for these youngsters in January, 1973 – and Father Christmas even made a special visit even though it was well past December 25. The late party was for children of regulars at the Mosley Arms in Breightmet and they were

NOSTALGIA Were you one of these youngsters waiting for Father Christmas?

Christmas jumpers

APPEAL We want to see our readers in their funniest Bolton Christmas jumpers

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Milly and Susie

APPEAL We want to see Bolton's cutest pets getting ready for Christmas

The sun does not always shine on carnival day as this picture taken at Westhoughton Carnival in 1985 shows

NOSTALGIA Clowns, bands and lots of fun at carnivals

In 1986 the healthiest people in Westhoughton were Parochial School pupils who banned chips and chocolate in favour of wholemeal bread and fruit. Pictured are Charles Platt and Joanne Crawford with, from left, Ashley Berry, Paul Wilcock, Andrew Leaver,

NOSTALGIA Was this the healthiest school in the 1980s?

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Treka, a minibus manufacturer in Bradford, is a subsidiary company

'Worrying' future as manufacturer calls in administrators

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It is Christmas sleigh season once again

When Father Christmas will be visiting your street this festive season

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Popular pub to reopen just in time for Christmas

Popular pub which closed earlier this year to reopen just in time for Christmas

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The bar area at The Victoria

PUB OF THE WEEK Landlord wants to bring the glory days back to top community pub

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The new development will have tactile paving, but Nia Faulder believes it could still be improved

Paving to help visually impaired people to be installed at junction after concerns

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The Gates Primary School continues to be a good school

School which pupils love attending is praised by Ofsted

Marge Bradshaw, Ryan Battersby and deputy mayor of Westhoughton Cllr Neil Maher

A traditional art being kept alive in Bolton showcased in fascinating exhibition

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This Looking Back photograph today shows Hall Lee Bank Park in Westhoughton.

NOSTALGIA Tell us your memories of this lovely Bolton location

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The suspected assault is believed to have happened on Mill Street, Westhoughton

Concerns over 'dark footpath' after reports of woman being assaulted

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NOSTALGIA How many of these Bolton pubs do you remember?

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Staff at Debenhams Bolton dressed up in fancy dress to raise money for Children in Need. Photo by Matt Simmonds, Newsquest (Bolton) Ltd., Friday November 17, 2006..

NOSTALGIA 10 photos of people fundraising for Children in Need in Bolton

Staff at Debenhams Bolton dressed up in fancy dress to raise money for Children in Need. Photo by Matt Simmonds, Newsquest (Bolton) Ltd., Friday November 17, 2006..

NOSTALGIA 10 photos of Children in Need fundraising in Bolton

The clock at Westhoughton Town Hall has been recommissioned

Town's 'iconic' clock tower working after months of not being in service

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All the Remembrance events taking place across Bolton

All the Remembrance events taking place across Bolton

The case was heard at Bolton Crown Court

BMW driver 'ran over' another woman after 'perceived slight over a man'

Car flipped on its side after crash on busy road in Bolton

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Manager John McGinlay

first look Pub's grand reopening with new faces after being shut for almost 1 year

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A proposal has been made to convert a house on Church Street, Wingates

Scheme to turn house 'sandwiched' between shops into retailer and flats

The new restaurant has been proposed on Market Street, Westhoughton

New restaurant proposed as 'changing face of the high street' goes on

Dolly last year dressed for Trick or Treat

HALLOWEEN APPEAL We want to find Bolton's Halloween 2023 costumes and best decorated houses

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New goalposts are set to be installed at Eatock Lodge and on the park on St James Street

Football to be enjoyed once again in local parks after investment

The damaged bridge in Hall Lee Bank Park

Police to be stepped up after 'unruly elements' set fire to bridge

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Councillors have voted to change priorities at the junction of Wigan Road and Wearish Lane in Westhoughton

Traffic light changes to be made to improve traffic flow

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Bernadette Eckersley-Fallon stepped down from Bolton Council earlier in October

'Tight contest' predicted as election held after councillor's sudden resignation

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Jackie Fitton of Kearsley West Primary School and Nursery, winner of Head Teacher of the Year Award in 2022

Last chance to enter The Bolton News Education Awards 2023

Bolton sisters to do something special to help youngsters with cancer

Two sisters to have their first proper haircut for heartwarming reason

Paving to enrich visually impaired lives set to be installed

Multi-million pound paving scheme will ensure safety concerns are addressed

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Emma Gifford has been nominated as a finalist

Beautician 'shocked' after being shortlisted as finalist in awards

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Historic pub set to reopen its doors under new management following closure

Historic pub set to reopen after being shut for a year

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FLASHBACK: Santa meets visitors to the Farnworth Christmas Lights Switch On in 2018

Christmas light switch details for Bolton's district towns

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Members of 14th Farnworth St John’s Cub pack before leaving for Chester Zoo in 1987

NOSTALGIA It’s back to the 80s to find old photos of scouting fun

The incident happened on Market Street in Westhoughton

Updated Taser used to arrest man after reports of 'aggressive' behaviour in shop

The disturbance is said to have broken out on Market Street, Westhoughton

Man reportedly 'tasered' after morning disturbances at businesses

The Washacre Family Support Centre has long been empty

Long vacant family support centre to be revived by 'very worthwhile organisation'

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The group of people who attended the open day

New community garden offering mental health support opens

Halloween fun with top 'spooktacular' events taking place in Bolton

Bolton Coroners' Court

Caring dad who 'had the right intentions' died after struggling with drug addiction

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Frightfully spooktacular house ready for Halloween celebrations

St James Park in Westhoughton was vandalised

Disgusting yobs smear dog poo in children's play area

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The police cordon in Westhoughton this morning

Police release statement after footpath taped off

The police cordon in Westhoughton this morning

Well-used footpath taped off after reports of an assault

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Bolton man shares life after winning huge prize on gameshow

Bolton barber speaks about his five minutes of fame on primetime TV gameshow

PUB OF THE WEEK Check out this award-winning bar with some great affordable cocktails

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Heather Caygill

Popular community pub back open - and reveals plans for the future

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Nia Faulder has raised concern about the accessibility and safety of the new development in Westhoughton

Safety concerns over new town centre layout which 'confuses drivers and pedestrians'

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