Westhoughton

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
Highly controversial plans to build more than 180 new houses on historic greenbelt land could still go ahead despite being rejected just months ago.

New double yellow lines are set to be painted across Westhoughton, such as on the junction of Redwood with The Hoskers

'Mixed reactions' to plan for new double yellow lines across town

Kirsty Naylor

Inspirational cancer survivor is the new voice of Race for Life

Estimates suggest around 1 in every 30,000 people suffer form Cornelia de Lange Syndrome.

The reason why Bolton Town Hall was illuminated purple

Hannah Dewhurst suffers from Cornelia de Lang Syndrome and Bolton Town Hall, inset

Mother’s pride as Bolton Town Hall to be lit for awareness of rare condition

Power will be lost in homes across 11 Bolton postcodes next week

Power cut to hit homes across 11 Bolton postcodes next week

Looking back: Opening of Washacre Primary School nursery in 2014

School nursery which opened to give children a head start to shut 'due to lack of demand'

Cllr David Wilkinson shared a video about the broken lamp post. Credit to Cllr Wilkinson

Anger as residents left in the dark for too long

The Hub in Westhoughton.

Free session for newcomers to Sing out Strong choir in Westhoughton

Here is a photo of the bride arriving at Christ Church in Heaton in 1977. Do you know anyone pictured? Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk

Do you know anyone in this photograph getting married? Or do you have nice memories of the church

Washacre Primary School's forest area is providing its students with joy.

Forest area at primary school provides children with 'joy'

A Diamond bus service

Disruption to Bolton buses among other changes

Some of the events happening in Bolton this weekend to celebrate Easter

Easter egg hunts, fairs and family days out this weekend

Edna Kerns and the aftermath of the crash, right

Family pay tribute to Bolton woman who has died after car crashes into her home

Find out the best pubs to enjoy a pint of beer in Bolton...rated by our readers

PUBS Find out the best pubs to enjoy a pint of beer in Bolton...rated by our readers

Cut: More than 1,500 energy users have been hit

Power cut hits more than 1,500 homes and businesses

WATCH: Moment ghostly sounds heard

WATCH: The moment ghostly sounds can be heard coming from the market hall

Chancellor Rishi Sunak

CHRIS GREEN: Spring statement shows the economy needs rebalancing

Emma Lou even even greeted The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall; The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and The Princess Alexandra.

Schoolgirl's royal invite to meet Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge

The Bolton News front page on 15/03/2022

Payment update for The Bolton News home delivery customers

CHEERS: Fun at The Queens Pub

PUBS Historic pub opened in 1800s to slake workers’ thirst is still thriving

The Bereavement Cafe team with Bolton Mayor, Linda Thomas

Bereavement support offered every week to help those grieving

PARTNERS: Dave Cottom (Town Centre Pub Watch Chair and Chair of Best Bar None Steering Group), Cllr Mudasir Dean, Cllr Hilary Fairclough (Deputy Leader), Andrew Humphreys (Bolton Council Project Officer - Town Centre), Rachel Birch (Westhoughton Pub

Bar improvement scheme is going from strength to strength in Bolton

BINS: Here is a map of all the areas in Bolton which have community bin hoops

Community bin hoops have been a huge success across Bolton

LAUNCH: Deputy council leader Cllr Hilary Fairclough, safer communities cabinet member Cllr Mudasir Dean, Best Bar None (BBN) steering group chairman and landlord of The Swan Dave Cottom and Rachel Birch, Westhoughton licensee and vice-chair of BBN

Anti-drink spiking campaign rolled out across Bolton bars and clubs

FLASHBACK: Taxi marshals first operated in Bradshawgate

United approach to safer nights out can pay dividends for Bolton

Stars: Business founder Matthew Carter and son Harley with famous client Marcus Rashford

IN PICTURES: Top flight footballers favourite 'White Wall' framers moving to bigger premises

FLASHBACK: Bolton North East MP Mark Logan, the late Bolton Council leader David Greenhalgh and Bolton West MP Chris Green after the 2019 General Election

CHRIS GREEN: Living in turbulent times has become nearly the norm

EFFORTS: Great costumes by Bolton kids for World Book Day

13 great World Book Day costumes in Bolton...including the Queen and Darth Vader

Crash: The collision happened on Church Street, Westhoughton

Crash involving 'up to two vehicles' hits Bolton street

PANEL: Jackie Hyde, managing director of Stanmore Insurance

Working lunch planned to get businesswomen ahead

JAILED: Kien Leigh

'A disaster was round every bend': Judge jails 100mph dangerous driver

AID: Fortalice will get a Co-op Local Community Fund grant. among others

Eighteen good causes to share in Co-op dividend

BMW embedded in the White Horse Grove bungalow

Motorist admits dangerous driving after 92-year-old was injured when BMW smashed into house

SUPPORT: Adam Clarke, Marcus Brown from Bolton Arena, and Jacob Clarke

Two best friends and their pals run 10k to buy defibrillator

SUBSCRIPTION: Readers of The Bolton News can save 50 per cent on one year of unlimited access to our website

Save 50 per cent on a year's subscription to The Bolton News' website

VOTE: The budget full council took place last night

Council tax bills set to rise by 3.8 per cent for Bolton residents as budget set

VOLUNTEERS: Roslyn Gray (Daisy Hill FC), Janet Colley (Westhoughton Community Assist Service), Steve Chalkey (Daisy Hill Juniors FC), Jen Pollitt (WCAS), Lesley Monks (WCAS), Barry Jones (DHFC), Bob Naylor (DHFC)

Football club teams up with the community to support those who need our help

FUNDRAISING: Regulars at the Crofters Arms in Bradshaw became tramps and raised £8 which they gave to Tom Lever for medical research in 1969

PUBS Take a look at these 14 great images from local pubs throughout the years

Do you have Bolton's cutest pet, we want to see them?

PETS Do you have Bolton's cutest pet, we want to see them?

Planned power cuts

Planned power cuts next week

THANKS: Litter-pickers at a recent collection

Council bosses' thanks to Bolton's litter-pickers

GREETING: The Prime Minister with our new regional editor Richard Duggan

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm backing Bolton' Embattled PM Boris Johnson tells the town

TARGETED: The report came from Bankfield Street in Deane

Warning after bogus caller tries to enter house claiming to be from the council

COMPENSATION: Bolton West MP Chris Green

MP calls for care worker compensation amid expected NHS jabs U-turn

BINS MISSED: Hundreds of bins missed in Westhoughton

Council apologises after 'real disaster day for recycling'

Elsa Hannington to raise awareness for mental health charity as part UK National Miss Pageant

Manchester Arena victim to raise mental health awareness for National Miss Pageant

STRIVING: Paige Haworth with her coaches, John Brindle, Ellis Nuttall and Martin Morley.

Teen boxer driving female talent on ITV show

PARKLIFE: Here is a great photograph of a dog walker going for a stroll during the day in spring 1973. We think it must be recognisable to some of our readers and we can give you a clue that it is in Westhoughton, but where? If you think you know, email

NOSTALGIA PARKLIFE: Do you recognise which park this photograph was taken?

The Clean Air Zone will cover the whole of Greater Manchester.

BOLTON: M61 set for lane closures this week to install ‘Clean Air Zone’ signs

WELCOMING: The Lever Arms in Little Lever

PUBS 11 great photos of Bolton pubs throughout the years

HAPPIER TIMES: MP Liz Truss during a visit to M&A Pharmachem in 2019

Eighty-four jobs go at pharmaceuticals firm

Signs have gone up around the Silkash development warning of the changes

Parents facing fines for dropping kids off at school

BALL: The Mayor hosted a Greatest Showman themed Charity Ball in 2019

The people of Bolton are invited to have a ball