4+ hour, 40+ min ago   (396+ words) A NEW series of free fitness and social sessions is set to boost the health of people in the Farnworth area. In 2024, the town was identified as part of the Government’s long-term plan to regenerate towns and cities. The Farnworth…...

3+ day, 3+ 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…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (60+ words) The Bolton News Live planning as hairdresser and bowling club discussed - Mytham Park Bowling Club and a Westhoughton hairdressers are under discussion - This is a live event and we will bring you updates as we have them Those ads you…...

3+ day, 3+ 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…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (389+ words) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Bolton area. Plans to squeeze two more bedrooms into a Bolton HMO have been thrown out over concerns about conditions for tenants. The proposals would have increased the HMO…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (524+ words) Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Bolton Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, and changes to residential and commercial properties. Among the applications are plans for new extensions, tree pruning, the conversion of an apartment to…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (491+ words) When Richard and Sarah Harrison became the Mayor and Mayoress of Blackrod selecting two charities to support was easy. As well as men’s mental health CIC Talking Football, they chose Max’s Trust – a relatively unknown charity for individuals affected by…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (228+ words) Neighbours on a lucky street in Breightmet woke up £1,000 better off this morning with a £1,000 Postcode Lottery win. Amongst the winners announced on the morning of Saturday September 5 was the BL2 5HU postcode, which includes the area around Eksdale Avenue. Everyone on…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (347+ words) For generations, its bells have rung out, families have gathered and memories have quietly built up behind its doors. The Church Street building opened its doors on Friday, September 4, for the first of two days of celebrations marking its bicentenary....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (353+ words) Plans have been unveiled to create 24 new apartments in a prominent building in the heart of Bolton town centre. The proposals would see the upper floors of 26 Deansgate, at the junction with Bridge Street, transformed from commercial space into new…...