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Howfen Journal

Celebrating life and culture in the North West

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Hold Me Close: A quietly powerful play that lingers long after the final scene

Lois Barnett · 19 Apr 2026

Where recovery begins: Westhoughton clinic offers new path for chronic illness patients

Lois Barnett · 19 Apr 2026

Leigh Welcomes Hold Me Close

Lois Barnett · 13 Apr 2026

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Howfen Journal

The Howfen Journal is Westhoughton's community newspaper, telling people's stories through quality journalism.

Lois Barnett

Howfen journalist featured in Wigan Today and Bolton News. Local stories & events.

Michael Wilkinson

Michael works with nonprofits in the USA at the digital agency Torchbox and has several years of charity leadership experience from the UK. He is a former Daily Telegraph journalist.

Nicholas Keyworth

Nicholas Keyworth is director of Revolution Arts, which supports art organisations including the British Music Society.

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