5+ hour, 38+ 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, 25+ min ago   (518+ words) Residents are being urged not to let their guard down as darker nights return and winter approaches. The warning was issued at a neighbourhood watch meeting following a spate of break-ins in the area last year. Chris Oakes, chair of…...

6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (166+ words) Plans have been submitted for a new sweet shop in Bolton. Mr Udai Pankhania submitted plans on September 8 to create a new sweet shop in a ground-floor property in Derby Street, Bolton. The new shop, if approved, will form another…...

6+ hour, 29+ 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…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (335+ words) A popular walking route around a Lancashire reservoir has reopened following the completion of a £2 million maintenance project. United Utilities has confirmed that the path around Anglezarke Reservoir will be open to the public again after work on the historical…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (116+ words) A monthly artisan market is returning, offering visitors a chance to browse handmade goods, unique gifts, and tasty treats. The event will be held at Last Drop Village in Bolton on the first Sunday of every month, running throughout the…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (387+ words) Bolton Council has issued an update following a traveller encampment appearing on a park, just weeks after a previous group left. The encampment arrived at New House Farm playing field, near Blenheim Road in Breightmet, at around 7.30 pm on Wednesday,…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (118+ words) Emergency services were called to reports of a man in the water last night. Fire officers were called at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 9, following reports of a man in the River Croal near Hacken Bridge in Darcy Lever. Crews from…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (455+ words) A team of unpaid volunteers has been recognised after spending the past year supporting communities, local groups and people across Bolton. Rotary Bolton Lever was one of 11 Rotary clubs in the North West district recognised for outstanding service in the…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (503+ words) Sometimes, doing a good deed can start with simply looking at what is right in front of you. One local businessman has been putting his time, equipment and hard work into helping community organisations for free. Ryan Gornall, who runs…...