Westhoughton news
These Westhoughton people have been awarded for their amazing efforts
A group of amazing Westhoughton people have been awarded by town mayor Deirdre McGeown for their community efforts.
£1,000 raised for two Westhoughton charities
An evening of music and entertainment has raised £1,000 for two Westhoughton charities.
New year, new job: why not be Westhoughton’s new deputy town clerk?
If you’re super organised and community minded, you could be Westhoughton’s new deputy town clerk.
Mayor Deirdre McGeown leads Pretoria Pit disaster tributes
Westhoughton town mayor Deirdre McGeown has led commemorations for the Pretoria Pit disaster which killed 344 men and boys in 1910.
100 poppies to line Westhoughton town centre streets
Some 100 poppies will be displayed on Westhoughton’s town centre streets to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. Veteran and deputy town mayor Neil Maher has more details.
Wingates Band celebrates 150 years
Wingates Band are celebrating 150 glorious years of making music. Town mayor Deirdre McGeown went along to find out more.
Make new friends in Westhoughton at Talkin’ Tables initiative
A new “Talkin’ Tables” initiative has started in Westhoughton with the aim of bringing people together over a cup of tea.
Westhoughton mayor Deirdre McGeown decorates cupcakes with senior citizens
Westhoughton mayor Deirdre McGeown spent an afternoon decorating cupcakes with senior citizens.
Mayor surprises senior citizens with visit to craft session
Westhoughton town mayor Deirdre McGeown surprised senior citizens with a visit to their craft session.
Funding boost for girls rugby at Westhoughton Lions
Westhoughton Lions have been awarded £500 to help them provide free rugby sessions for young girls. Town mayor Deirdre McGeown presented them with the cheque.
New £20,000 grant for Westhoughton youth and play services
Applications have opened for a new £20,000 scheme to provide youth and play services in Westhoughton.
Deirdre McGeown reappointed as Westhoughton mayor
Councillor Deirdre McGeown has been reappointed as Westhoughton’s town mayor and is on a mission to raise money for two great local causes.