Vandals rip up flowers and damage door at Westhoughton bowling club
Flowers torn out and damage left behind as volunteers appeal for help following latest act of vandalism at cherished community space
Police take action on dangerous parking in Westhoughton
Officers issue fines and conduct licence checks in response to residents’ concerns about road safety near schools
Undervalued and frustrated: the hidden challenges of unpaid carers
In this special investigation for Carers Week, Mia Mohamed Sueres and Lois Barnett shed light on the lives of local carers.
Fighting loneliness through cups of tea and conversation
In a small backroom behind a Wigan charity shop, tea, laughter and quiet kindness offer a powerful response to loneliness.
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.
First electric train runs between Wigan and Bolton in £100m upgrade milestone
Successful test run of electric train between Wigan and Bolton signals a greener, more reliable rail future for Westhoughton residents, rail operators say.
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