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A POPULAR café in a local nature reserve is set to expand.

A vigil in memory of 14-year-old Leigh schoolgirl, Lisa Hession who was murdered 41 years ago is to be held this Monday, December 8.

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre is inviting shoppers to the PDSA store to bid farewell to store manager, Lynda Smith ahead of her retirement.

A special school has been praised for its outstanding work.

The historic buildings in Bolton which are "at risk" have been revealed. Historic England releases its 'Heritage at Risk' register every year

I took a tour of Bolton’s famous Booth Industries and their facilities on Nelson Street to learn more about the company’s production – and long history.

Simpler rail fares come into force for Bolton's train passengers from today, in a huge shake-up to make travelling in the region easier.

A historic part of the region's rail network has been returned home thanks to the driving force of a retired train worker

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

A rare £20 note was sold for £140.01 on eBay last month and is thought to be so valuable because it features a misprint

Peter Kay is set to donate all profits from the 2026 leg of his Better Late Than Never tour to 12 cancer charities, including Teenage Cancer Trust and Prostate Cancer UK. Continuing his generosity from the past.

A CREMATORIUM is offering a space for reflection and remembrance during the festive season.

A teacher who "transforms" has been recognised for her amazing work

Residents are being urged to file their tax Self Assessment before the deadline in January.

Work is well underway at repairing a tower at one of the borough’s most beloved Churches.

A COMMUNITY theatre group has been recognised with a royal honour.

An extension application neighbours fear will turn their homes into a “viewing gallery” has been approved by Bolton Council's planning committee.

As someone who spends far too many hours sitting at a desk, I jumped at the chance to visit Stretched – a one-to-one assisted stretching studio in the heart of Manchester city centre.

Bolton’s traditional nativity scene has returned, now on display in Victoria Square near the Albert Halls for the festive season

A mum was told nine times to say goodbye to her five-year-old son has said she has been given the most "precious" gift this Christmas.

A steep climb on the Stubbins trail reveals sweeping views over Ramsbottom, Scout Moor, and beyond

DRIVERS in Bolton should prepare for significant road closures as electricity works are scheduled to start next week

Bolton authors of The Global Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence appeared on Bolton FM to promote their free, accessible AI guide

Highercroft, a five-bedroom countryside home on Foxholes Road in Horwich, is on the market for £750,000 with over 2,700 square feet of renovated living space

NHS North West leaders are warning of a potentially severe flu season, urging people to get vaccinated as hospital admissions more than double

Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a house earlier this evening in Bury.

Trams have been suspended because of “anti-social behaviour”, a transport operator says.

Jamie Oliver is set to relaunch his Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain in the UK, six years after it went bust.

Four people have been arrested at the Tower of London after an incident, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Turton Tower has resembled a Dickens novel this weekend after volunteers decked out the historic hall in Victorian Christmas style