Daisy Hill FC manager Lee Hill steps down after two years in charge
Tributes flood in as Hill leaves post for personal and family reasons
Michael has written for publications including The Daily Telegraph, Wiltshire Times and Gloucester Citizen. He was born and grew up in Westhoughton.
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Slow coffee bar plans bring fresh buzz to Westhoughton
Chris Newton’s small-batch roasting started in his Westhoughton home. Now he’s bringing his passion—and his beans—to the town's high street.
A dog called Mercy: the rescue that changed everything
How one Irish rescue dog sparked a £65,000 mission of love and why her memory still inspires Westhoughton's Sarah Dunscombe-Berry to help others.
From loss to legacy, Hazel Bumby’s breast cancer mission
After losing her mum at 15, Westhoughton's Hazel Bumby turned her grief into a lifelong mission to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
A rising success: Hive Bakehouse brings new café to Westhoughton
How a lockdown hobby became one of Westhoughton’s tastiest success stories – and what’s next for the Hive Bakehouse
Bikers roll through Westhoughton in Easter egg convoy
Special event in aid of local children’s charities brings colour and noise to the town centre
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