11+ hour, 40+ min 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…...

2+ day, 23+ 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, 2+ 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…...

3+ day, 10+ 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…...

3+ day, 10+ 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…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (475+ words) Tributes have been paid to a much-loved mother, daughter and partner who tragically died at the age of 44 earlier this year. Victoria Shone, known to family and friends as Vicky, died on April 29 after being found unresponsive at her home…...

6+ day, 16+ min ago   (364+ words) Residents have shared their pictures (Image: UGC) Residents have been left in shock after a fatal crash in Darcy Lever on Friday evening. The crash, believed to have involved one vehicle hit a tree, was reported on Radcliffe Road at…...

6+ day, 10+ 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…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (377+ words) A month-long programme of walks, activities and community events aimed at promoting mental wellbeing and suicide prevention is set to take place across Bolton. The Bolton Month of Hope will run from September 10 to October 10, beginning on World Suicide Prevention…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (207+ words) A crash on Friday night has now been confirmed as fatal, with police still appealing for evidence. The crash, believed to have involved one vehicle which collided with a tree, was reported on Radcliffe Road at around 10.53pm on the night…...