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Live updates as M61 closed due to 'police incident'. The M61 is closed on the southbound carriageway between J8 (Chorley) and J9 (Aspull).

Three people were injured following a two-car crash at a major junction in Farnworth this afternoon (April 16).

Officers who stopped a car in Bury last night have recovered around £70,000 in cash.

According to leaked documents, measures are being considered to address potential disruption to supplies of key goods

Footage viewed more than 200,000 times shows the 29-year-old getting ready to check in 24 hours before her flight

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left amid the 'largest energy crisis we've ever faced'.

UK clothing chain, The Original Factory Shop, has now shut all of its stores after it collapsed into administration.

BBC crime drama The Cage, filmed in Tockholes near Bolton, is set to air this month starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha.

Emergency services are dealing with a crash in Farnworth

Sony is pulling the plug on several key TV features, and customers have not taken the news well.

A man is in a life-threatening condition after suffering a suspected medical episode while driving on the M66 yesterday (April 15).

Rehearsal photos have given a behind-the-scenes look at the Strictly The Professionals UK Tour featuring dancers including Gorka Márquez and Luba Mushtuk

St John Ambulance is marking the anniversary of its National Cadet of the Year competition celebrating young people’s dedication to lifesaving skills and community service

Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot has announced a new season featuring theatre, comedy, family shows, and an immersive production of Macbeth

Several rail lines into and out of Manchester are facing significant delays due to damaged wires.

A sexual predator who preyed on children in Rossendale, Bolton and Radcliffe has died in prison.

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton, visited Richmond House Care Home in Leigh to meet residents.

Rail disruptions are on the way across the North West due to major engineering works on the West Coast Main Line

A man was found hiding at his ex-partner's home despite being subject to a restraining order which prohibited any contact with her.

Shoplifting across Bolton fell by more than a third to just under 1,500 cases, a town hall meeting heard.

Family's plea for justice after 20 year-old killed in M61 crash near Rivington Services as mum dies before case is resolved.

Twelve top Bolton Council bosses are paid more than £100,000 a year according to a controversial campaign group’s “Town Hall Rich List”.

Six brave adventurers are going to make a 37-mile night-time trek between Huddersfield and Bolton to raise money for two charities.

A Great Lever pub with “friendly and welcoming staff” has been shortlisted as one of the borough’s best places to eat.

Plans have been put in to bring a vacant community centre back into use with a new extension and mezzanine floor.

Fire at Neales Waste Management in Bolton caused a major emergency response and building collapse, but investigators say the cause remains unknown.

“Evidence is being gathered” on two horrific car crashes that left a total of six people dead late last year and earlier this year.

A Bolton teenager has been left in severe pain and out of school after his surgery was cancelled amid NHS strike action.

A takeaway company director has been banned after abusing a Covid “bounce back loan” by claiming for more than £25,000 than he was entitled to.

Bolton-based Wolstenholme Bronze Powders had spent £70,000 on a new shower block for its 130-strong workforce in 1976.