Why Westhoughton needs local news that listens
Insights from the Perugia journalism festival on how community papers like the Howfen Journal can help towns like ours be seen, heard, and better served.
Features
Long-reads celebrating Westhoughton and its people
From Hong Kong to Howfen: A story of quiet connection
A quiet cultural exchange between longtime locals and new arrivals from Hong Kong is reshaping daily life in Westhoughton—with photographs, stories, and shared cups of tea.
The lost clubs and societies of Westhoughton
Westhoughton Local History Group uncovers forgotten clubs, societies, and associations from the town’s past
"I was told just to deal with it": Westhoughton mum's years of pain, dismissal and misdiagnosis
From unbearable teenage periods to life-changing surgery, this is my battle with endometriosis
Punk, empowerment and unforgettable music
Journalist Lois Barnett recalls an electrifying night of punk and empowerment at The Snug in Atherton
From Westhoughton to Hollywood, Robert Shaw and the legacy of Jaws
Celebrating 50 years of the film that made him a legend
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