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Browse our Christmas Gift Guide, which is full of items made and sold by small businesses in Lowton and Golborne.

400 purple crocus bulbs have been planted across Lowton by local volunteers to support the End Polio Now Campaign. 

We may be heading into colder, wetter weather, but there’s still lots to do in the garden this November. Here’s our top jobs for the month.

The outdoor area at Lowton West Primary school has been transformed, thanks to the efforts of a local company. 

A new Master’s Rugby League Team for women over 30 has been set up in Golborne – and is now looking for players. Golborne Parkside Women’s Masters has been established …

Volunteer roles helping to reduce the number of cold-callers and scams are available in Lowton and Golborne as part of a new community safety scheme.

A local nursery which received a damming report from Ofsted in March has made an incredible turn-around in just six months.

‘Our Carer Voice’ is coming to Golborne Library this month, asking anyone who cares for someone to have their say on the support they most need.

Wigan and Leigh Hospice was named Charity of the Year by the Lowton, Golborne and Newton Community Choir, who have raised £1,200 for this fantastic local cause.

Employees at Right at Home North Cheshire and Leigh will benefit from weekly wellbeing sessions, mini retreats, local walks and therapies including reiki, to support their mental health.

Congratulations to Golborne based Bridgewater Day Care, who have three employees through to the finals of the Great British Care Awards 2023!

A fifth-generation family business in Lowton, George Moss & Sons, has launched a new property and asset management company.

A devoted sister from Golborne is gearing up to conquer her first half marathon as a way of giving back to a charity which has supported her family.