Students in Atherton are set to enjoy outdoor learning in their new "forest school". The site at Parklee Primary School is an outdoor classroom space allowing children to experience nature, grow ...

A nursery where children arrive “excited and eager to start the day” has been praised by an Ofsted inspector who graded the facilities as “outstanding” once again. Grosvenor Daycare Centre in Lord ...

HM Pasties is one of the eight businesses up for the Independent Food Producer of the Year. The ex-Bolton bakery left for Oldham towards the start of the year in a move made possible by backing from ...

A woman from Little Lever has been praised for her “fantastic weight loss” with a slimming group this year. Last Christmas, Simone Patterson-Faye, 40, was at a crossroads. The festive cheer around her ...

Originally built to house horse-drawn carriages, the residence on Vale Street has been converted into a detached family home. The estate agents, Newton & Co Ltd, have listed the property and detailed ...

Today we look back at the big stories in Bolton over the past 12 months. Super rats, car cannibals and plenty of filming took place over the course of January, February and March. We started the year ...

4th Farnworth Scouts has been serving the town since 1924 and in November held a formal reception followed by an open day. The Lord Lieutenant of Manchester, Diane Hawkins, the Mayor of Bolton, Andy ...

Wanderers don’t have to wait long for a chance to bounce back from Barnsley as the festive run-in continues against Lincoln. Ian Evatt’s men let a lead slip against the Tykes, who struck through Davis ...

The Olive School in Bolton has made a significant impact in the community through its Winter Gift Programme. Children from various year groups participated in a range of charitable activities, ...

From Bradshaw Bar and Grill to Hideout, here are some of the Bolton pubs, restaurants and bars that opened in the town this year.

The Bolton News has published six death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed ...