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A new government film is shining a spotlight on Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller families and the power of early years education.

Volvo Cars Bolton shares three simple vehicle checks drivers should make before summer staycations to help avoid breakdowns and travel delays.

A Wigan woman has been jailed for six years after fatally running over Darryl Tomlinson while driving with frozen windows on an icy January morning.

Bolton St Catherine's Academy has introduced PE kits, fans, water breaks and other measures to help pupils stay cool during the current heatwave.

Bolton News readers have reacted to UK naked sunbathing rules, sharing hilarious jokes, opinions and stories about stripping off in the garden.

Police are appealing for help to find a man with links to Bolton, Manchester, and Wigan who is wanted on recall to prison.

How former Wanderers defender Nicky Hunt is trying to bring the community together through football and inspire the next generation of players

Manchester Airport passengers face disruption today with flights delayed by more than 20 minutes and three cancellations. See the full list.

A man has been charged with theft, vehicle interference and fraud offences following reports of vehicle crime in Halliwell and Smithills, Bolton.

A tree which fell into the road last night has caused delays and a road closure on Blackburn Road, Bolton.

ITV Coronation Street star David Daker left more than £300,000 in his will following his death at the age of 90.

The heatwave has come into effect today and will remain until Thursday at midnight. We will bring you more live updates as it progresses.

A scheme has been put forward to build seven new homes on a former nursing home site off a major road through the town.

It was fine weather this Saturday as Bolton Parish Church celebrated its annual open day, giving tourists a look inside the incredible belltower.

Ladybridge High School's Class of 2026 celebrated the end of their secondary school journey with a memorable prom night at the Lion of Vienna Suite in the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Tributes have been paid to Doris Partington, a well-known Bolton church leader, fundraiser and playgroup organiser who cared for generations of local children.

Plans to install telecommunications poles in Bromley Cross have been withdrawn after residents and councillors objected over their impact on the area's appearance.

Families and nature lovers are invited to an orchid hunt at Nob End SSSI in Bolton, one of only four sites of its kind in the world.

Every week Greater Manchester Police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects.

Northern Trains are operating a reduced timetable until Thursday due to effects of the Heatwave.

Drivers are being warned of delays in Farnworth as roadworks and resurfacing schemes affect key routes including Harper Green Road, Market Street and Higher Market Street.

Free bus passes for pensioners and disabled people are set to be debated at Bolton town hall this week.

Residents are invited to join free guided walks at Smithills Estate in Bolton on July 1 and August 5, with a complimentary drink included

Bolton Conservative leader Nadim Muslim has remained tight-lipped over speculation linking him to the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

A last-minute appeal on Facebook led to more than 20 bikers and a classic 1990s Rover giving Harper Green pupil Alfie Tustin an unforgettable prom entrance at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Bolton NEU reacts to Keir Starmer's resignation

Residents in Westhoughton were left puzzled after what appeared to be plants fell from the sky near Platt Lane. One witness says the strange scene has gone viral online.

A Bolton cat rescue has issued advice to pet owners as temperatures are forecast to reach 35C and an amber heat warning comes into force.

A Bolton doctor has warned people not to underestimate this week's heatwave, saying sunburn, sunstroke and skin cancer can have serious consequences as temperatures approach 35C.

There was singing, speaking, and plenty of delicious food in Bolton today at a fundraiser for the upcoming Makkah Mosque in Great Lever.