5+ hour, 27+ min ago   (338+ words) A woman from Bolton is turning a difficult year into a fresh fundraising drive for Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter, after seeing the charity struggle following a ringworm outbreak. The shelter was forced to close temporarily earlier this year, adding extra…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago   (384+ words) Bolton Music Service is again leading the way in ensuring young people across Greater Manchester enjoy all the benefits and joy of performing. Bolton Council has approved a £4,750,129 grant for music education provision across Greater Manchester. The Arts Council Music…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (546+ words) An abusive father burned his six-year-old son with a lighter and spoon “to stop him sucking his thumb”, a court heard. The father, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his son, already had a record of violence…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (201+ words) The junction of St Helens Road and Morris Green Lane remains closed this morning as work continues following the crash which caused part of a building to collapse. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.10am on Monday, September…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (555+ words) During a debate on proposed changes to full council meetings, a councillor suggested possibly allowing members of the public to ask questions. Questions will now be asked at the start of the meeting of full councillors, which is held every…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (389+ words) Bolton's Boots unveiled its new look after a dramatic transformation following a four-week renovation. The Boots at Trinity Street Retail Park showcased its changes, with work taking place while the store remained open to customers. The renovation comes after the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (433+ words) A much-loved bakery is hoping its recipe for success will be enough to take home the title of Bolton’s Best Bakery. Bakery on the Lane, on Ainsworth Lane, has been nominated for The Bolton News’ Best Bakery 2026 competition. For owner…...

2+ week, 40+ min ago   (678+ words) Daisy Hill fell to a 4-2 defeat away to Holker Old Boys on Saturday, in an incident-packed game in the North West Counties League First Division North. Two Holker players and Daisy’s Will Shawcross were shown red cards in a game…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (229+ words) Bolton's top 10 bakeries have been revealed after hundreds of votes from readers. Now it's time to have your say once again and crown the borough's ultimate favourite in our Best Bakery 2026 competition. From family-run bakeries and artisan bread makers to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (327+ words) Bolton ghost hunters are preparing to spend the night inside a historic hotel said to be one of the most haunted in the country. Emma Flood and Lorna Hartley, from paranormal investigation group Para-Northern, are heading to Ye Olde Kings…...