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'Fan favourite' returns to top the bill as award winning food festival returns

Bolton’s award-winning food and drink festival will be returning for its 21st birthday this summer with a fan favourite topping the bill.

13

ITV announces new 3-part Freddie Flintoff documentary starring his facial surgeon

Freddie Flintoff will travel to Nepal with the surgeon who led his reconstructive surgery after his Top Gear car crash in 2022.

09

BBC comedy show starring Bolton actors launches to rave reviews

Small Prophets is the new BBC programme from acclaimed writer and actor Mackenzie Crook, creating a “weird and wonderful new world” where the magical and the mundane unfold in a suburban cul-de-sac.

CFUF Strength and Fitness wins Bolton News Best Gym Award 2026

The owner of a Bolton town centre gym said it came as a "complete surprise" after being crowned the best in the area.

Wednesday, Feb 11

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Why Jack Whitehall is excited as BRIT Awards prepare for Manchester debut

Jack Whitehall says hosting the BRIT Awards has let him push boundaries in ways no other job has as he returns for a record sixth time as host

09

Warburtons lands another Hollywood icon for latest TV advert

Warburtons has added another slice of Hollywood glamour to its adverts, this time starring Oscar-winning icon Morgan Freeman.

07

How a Manchester graduate broke into TV casting on Coronation Street

Toby Talbot has secured a TV casting role with Manchester-based Industry Casting, working behind the scenes on hit UK shows including Coronation Street, Sherwood and Brassic

Tuesday, Feb 10

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Coronation Street star says she is 'feeling positive' ahead of cancer treatment

Beverley Callard, who is known for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, has discussed her feelings ahead of her upcoming breast cancer treatment

11

Popular music festival to take place in grassroots venues in city region

The BBC have announced a popular music festival will take place at independent venues in Greater Manchester this year.

Monday, Feb 9

23

EastEnders confirms new storyline for popular character with incurable condition

A character on EastEnders will be diagnosed with epilepsy, an incurable neurological disorder, the BBC soap has confirmed.

15

‘It made all the difference’ – family’s tribute to Bolton Hospice

Anne Burns’ family, including her daughters Amy and Alice, were devastated and confused when her father became seriously ill at Bolton Hospice

13

Helen Flanagan gives ‘amazing’ Bolton landmark a shoutout on live TV

Helen Flanagan was in the national spotlight today as she appeared on Lorraine to talk about her latest starring stage role in Bolton.

10

Emmerdale star says they 'felt ready' to leave ITV soap after 19 years on-screen

Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has played Victoria Sugden in Emmerdale for nearly 20 years and is now taking a break to become a first-time mum.

Pole Sisters spins into a stunning new studio in Bolton

A welcoming dance studio has unveiled a stylish new home in the heart of Bolton while celebrating eight years of teaching.

Sunday, Feb 8

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Who Is Bad Bunny? The Grammy legend set to ignite the Super Bowl 2026 Half-Time Show

The Grammy award-winning singer Bad Bunny is set to take on one of the world’s biggest stages on Sunday – but who is he?

12

Who is in The Masked Singer final 2026? Characters hoping to win revealed

The characters heading to The Masked Singer final 2026 have been revealed. Find out who they are.

Saturday, Feb 7

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Gladiators favourite reveals ‘devastating’ injury forcing him out of BBC show

Star of BBC’s Gladiators has opened up about his “devastating” injury, forcing him to take a break.

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‘It’s just not enough’ Gladiators viewers beg BBC for more episodes

Viewers of the BBC show, Gladiators, have called for the BBC to create more episodes of the competition show.

11

Betrayal full cast list for new ITV crime-drama series starring Shaun Evans

Shaun Evans, Romola Garai and Zahra Ahmadi will be among the cast members for ITV's new crime-drama series Betrayal

09

Coronation Street star shares breast cancer diagnosis ahead of new role on rival soap

Former Coronation Street star Beverley Callard, who played Liz McDonald for 21 years, has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

08

What to expect at Y Not Festival as it returns with big names and rising stars

Festival goers can expect big-name acts and rising stars as Y Not Festival returns to Pikehall in the Peak District

Why Sir Ian McKellen’s Shakespeare monologue has gone viral

Sir Ian McKellen delivered a powerful Shakespearean monologue on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, taking the internet by storm.

Friday, Feb 6

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Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.

Thursday, Feb 5

23

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury announce baby number two

Reality TV personalities Molly‑Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have thrilled fans by announcing that they are expecting their second child.

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Coronation Street and Emmerdale axed from ITV schedule tonight - here's why

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been pulled from the ITV schedule tonight (Thursday, February 5) due to the 2026 Guinness Six Nations.

08

Steamy Forbidden Nights show comes to Bolton this Feb

Bolton is in for a night of mischief as the hit show Forbidden Nights comes to the Albert Halls this weekend.

Tuesday, Feb 3

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Sky announces relaunch of 'iconic' channel as 2 channels axed in major 2026 shakeup

Sky has announced that one of its “iconic” channels that was previously axed is returning.

14

Hollyoaks icon set to leave her role after 16 years on the Channel 4 soap

One of Hollyoaks’ longest-serving stars is reportedly set to leave the show in the near future.

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Bolton School old boy among famous faces in The Great Celebrity Bake Off

Ralf Little joins The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2024 on Channel 4, alongside stars like Scott Mills and Molly-Mae Hague, raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

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BBC thanks Freddie Flintoff for 3 'fantastic' series as it axes 'brilliant' show

The BBC has confirmed there are "no current plans" for Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams to return after three series.