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Page 10 December 2025 AD SALES 01204 478812 158 Chorley New Road, Horwich BL6 5QW. Tel: 01204 694004 53 Chorley Road, Westhoughton BL5 3PD. Tel: 01942 818845 www.pikemoorvets.co.uk • Locally owned • Highly professional practice • Dedicated to caring for all your pets A summer of music, history and investment JUNE JULY AUGUST HORWICH Herit- age has created an information board recounting the story of the town’s old rail- way station. The Horwich Sta- tion Goods Entrance Information Board has been installed on Lee Lane. The board’s stand was donated to Horwich Her- itage and it was prepared by Roy Davies from the group. A spokesperson said: “We hope to position more historical infor- mation boards like this at various places around our town, look out for fur- ther updates.” LINES ONA RAILWAYHISTORY ROXONAROLL THE first Horwich Rox music festival brought the town cen- tre alive as crowds flocked to enjoy the free entertainment on offer. With a street festival on Win- ter Hey Lane and 40 live acts performing in 15 venues across the town the was something to suite every musical taste. Horwich Rox promised to bring the very best independent musi- cal talent to the venues – and it delivered. Event coordinator Kathryn Grant said: “We brought live music to the heart of our com- munity, showcased local talent, and created a family-friendly atmosphere – completely free of charge.” JAPANESE sustainable technology manufacturer Astemo has unveiled plans to invest £100million in its factory in Horwich. The investment is set to create and safeguard around 220 new high-skilled manufacturing jobs at the heart of the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The global Japanese company makes electronic systems at its Horwich facility. It is creating a new production line to manufacture inverters for electric vehicles following a“significant”new contract win for the company. The Tokyo headquartered firm, which makes electronic and powertrain systems for vehi- cles, says it will be the only company in the UK with that production capability. ● Continued on page 12 ADRIVING FORCE! 2025 IN REVIEW