Westhoughton

Halliwell Befriending Service used their share of the money from our last Cash for Charities to fund a day out for members

Bolton News giving away share of £16k as part of Cash for Charities
We are giving local charities the chance to take a share in a massive £16k giveaway.

Wilfred Dillon. 1922-2022.

More than 100 people pay their respects to one who gave himself to the community

LIVE: Busy road closed due to crash

RECAP: Busy road closed due to police incident - causing several diversions

Hindley Road in Westhoughton (Picture: Google Maps)

Young boy left with fractured skull after falling off bike

The M61 near Bolton

Crash between van and car forced M61 lane closure

Cllr David Wilkinson stood next to a broken bench in Westhoughton

Councillor airs frustration over lack of replacement of broken benches

Some of what you can expect at the new restaurant and bar

New plans announced for former India Gate restaurant

Live: One lane closed on M61 after crash

RECAP: One lane closed on M61 after crash

Air ambulance and rapid response unit rush to Hindley Road

Man taken to hospital following crash which shut off road for several hours

Hindley Road in Westhoughton

Recap: Police cordon closes road in Bolton

Live: Crash on major Bolton road causes delays

Recap: Crash on major Bolton road causes delays

Alexander Healey crashed on Green Meadows, Westhoughton

Dangerous driver led police on high speed chase before crashing

The school was seeking retrospective permission to keep two temporary classrooms

School gets greenlight to keep temporary classrooms - while refurbishment project continues

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The crash happened this morning

Dramatic picture shows the aftermath of an early morning crash

Winning Conservative candidate Martin Tighe

New councillors to take their seats on town council after by-election

The plans could eventually see the site in Westhoughton redeveloped

Green light to demolish cottages - but future of site uncertain

Wilf Dillon. 1922-2022

Tributes paid to a 'true gentleman' who placed himself at the heart of his community

The group will meet at Westhoughton Library

All comers invited to 'free, friendly and informal' library group

Work will be carried out on and around Westhoughton Town Hall

'Everything still on the table' as £2.3m town hall works set to start

The crash happened on Manchester Road

Motorcyclist dies after crash with lorry

Police at the scene

RECAP: Major road closed in Bolton after serious crash

The suspected fraudster is believed to have impersonated a police officer

Police issue urgent warning after bogus officer cons pensioners out of £6,000

The cloned Renault Megane which was rammed into a police patrol

Police chase after officer's vehicle 'rammed'

The Bolton Whites Hotel

Public meeting to discuss multi-million plans for De Havilland Way

Stolen vehicles including caravans were found on the site

SPECIAL REPORT WATCH: Stolen vehicles found on Travellers’ site in major police swoop

Emergency services called after body found

Emergency services called after body found

Moped decided not to stop for police. Credit to Greater Manchester Police

Moped rider 'mounts the pavement and nearly hits pedestrians'

Richard and Jennifer Bates sadly suffered a miscarriage in January

Man raising awareness of cause after wife suffers miscarriage

The car was boxed in on the motorway

WATCH: Driver of suspected stolen car chased down on motorway

Chris Green MP hosted a public meeting on proposals for De Havilland Way last week

'Huge interest' in new junction rather than £23m traffic lights scheme, MP says

The car was discovered in Westhoughton

Volkswagen with cloned plates towed after neighbours report suspicions

Chris Green MP says reopening coal mines would be a

'Legitimate' to reopen Bolton's coal mines, MP tells PM

Students from Westhoughton High School visited Lancaster University

School pupils learn to love languages on trip to top university

Cllr Martyn Cox outside Westhoughton Town Hall

Public will have say on multi-million plans for 'dormant' town hall

Japanese knotweed makes way into residents' garden

'It has been growing massively': Japanese knotweed moves towards homes

Chris Green MP will be addressing a meeting on plans for the notoriously busy De Havilland Way

Meeting set on controversial £23m scheme for Bolton's busiest junctions

Brian Hayes, aged 87, was cared for at Royal Bolton Hospital

'Wonderful' father and grandfather's death brought on by asbestos, coroner rules

Westhoughton Town Hall could be transformed

Westhoughton Town Hall could be transformed into restaurants and coffee shop

Major plans on works around the University of Bolton Stadium have resurfaced for debate next week

Major plans for new 'grand arc' of building with 200 flats around Wanderers stadium

Tracy Walters wants to 'give something back' after her own experiences with Sands

Bolton woman who lost baby using experience to help others in the same position

The damage caused by the bus crash.

Westhoughton bus crash site now cleared

Power will be lost in homes across five Bolton postcodes next week

Power cut to hit homes across five Bolton postcodes next week

We want to see your Jubilee celebrations and street parties in Bolton

We want to see your Jubilee celebrations and street parties in Bolton

The power cut is set to hit homes across four postcodes

Power cut to hit homes across four Bolton postcodes tomorrow

St James Daisy Hill CE Primary School Nursery in Westhoughton

Nursery children stage special day in support of one of their classmates

The power cut has affected more than 13 homes in Westhoughton

Unexpected power cut leaves Westhoughton residents without power for over 7 hours

Pupils and staff join Westhoughton Mayor, Cllr Deirdre McGeown to plant an apple tree

Schoolchildren hold a special ceremony in honour of Her Majesty

N-Dubz. Credit: PA

Tickets for N-Dubz tour in Manchester go on sale today - how to get yours

Hunger Hill Farm was a Bolton landmark and this is the Tavern bar in 1986

PUBS 8 great photographs of showing fun times we had at Bolton pubs

N-Dubz. Credit: PA

N-Dubz add extra Manchester show to Back To The Future tour - how to get tickets

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Your money matters The Bolton News' mission to help readers save money

April and one of her clients getting their hair cut

Salon owner to cut hair for 24 hours to raise money for charity

The controversial plans to build on greenbelt land in Westhoughton could be back in motion

'Frustration and anger' as 180 greenbelt homes plan comes back despite rejection