We can still admire Walt Whitman, but we should read him with caution
Whitman’s poetry inspired a democratic ideal, but his prejudices demand a more critical reading.
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A prickly kind of love: The woman behind Westhoughton’s hedgehog hospital
From late-night rescues to microscope inspections, Jayne Schofield’s work at The Hoggery is as hands-on as it gets
Not just skincare: how influencers became Gen Z’s trusted journalists
Influencers are no longer just promoting skincare or the latest makeup trends. They’re calling out media bias, decoding bureaucracy — and, in Kat Abughazaleh’s case, running for Congress.
80 years on from VE Day, Westhoughton throws a very special celebration
'A time to reflect on the strength of our community, both past and present' — Lois Barnett reports from Westhoughton's VE Day celebrations
Threads of the everyday: Poetry finds its place in Bolton
Katherine Horrex joins Write Out Loud for an evening of verse, nerves, and reflections on life in the North
Murder mystery in Over Hulton draws a crowd
Over fifty people gathered this week at Over Hulton Conservative Club, ready to put their murder-solving skills to the test and uncover the mysterious death of postmistress Penny Black
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