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This is another blow to Cllr Cliff Morris’ leadership as he receives yet another vote of no confidence. What’s striking though is that all of these motions are...

See below my objection to the South of Atherton housing development: Dear Sirs, Re: South of Atherton housing development, A/17/84560/OUTMAJ. I am writing to...

Well done to the pupils - and Mr Webster - at Westhoughton High School on their successful campaign! I met with them earlier this year and was impressed with...

Just popped into Atherton Library to say thank you to the staff as it’s National Libraries Week! A good excuse to support our libraries - we are lucky to have...

Fantastic to hear that De La Rue has won the contract for the new polymer £20 notes. De La Rue is one of our most important employers here in Bolton West and I...

The wonderful 'Aspects of Howfen' exhibition has been launched at Westhoughton Library. Thanks to the hard work of Westhoughton Local History Group, you can see...

A few weeks ago, I joined Andy Martin on the Bolton West leg of his walk from John O'Groats to Lands End. Andy suffers from Parkinson's Disease and you can find...

Bolton’s Jobs & Skills Fair continues to get bigger, with over 3000 live job vacancies on offer at yesterday’s event. The fair is held annually at Bolton...

My next advice surgery is taking place this Thursday from 11am to 12noon in my constituency office at 15 Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AH. It's a drop-in...