The Latest Breaking News from Bolton

Peter Kay's '10 best jokes' as new tour tickets go on sale with HUGE demand

Relive the Bolton comedian's finest moments

Manchester Evening News · Nov 12, 2022

Peter Kay's childhood, his Bolton roots and the street where he grew up

Take a look back at where it all began

Manchester Evening News · Nov 12, 2022

Peter Kay confirms more dates as tickets to see Bolton comedian go on sale

There will also be a monthly residency at the O2 in London

Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022

Metrolink for Wigan, Bolton and Stockport still no closer despite Burnham hopes for 2022

Back in January 2019, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hoped to see the Metrolink network extended into Wigan, Bolton and Stockport.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

Two arrested on suspicion of trafficking women into UK for sex work following police raid in Bolton

Police say the pair are suspected of advertising the women online where they are 'groomed into adult sex work'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

Dad livestreamed suicide online as heartbroken loved ones watched in horror

Paul David Hilton was discovered dead in his home in Bolton by paramedics after one of his horrified friends watching his livestream contacted emergency services for help.

Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022

The political map of Greater Manchester could look dramatically different after review

This could change how the constituency areas could look and who people would be voting for by the next general election.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

Community swimming pool set to be demolished to build new primary school

The 420-pupil Olive Primary School will be built at the Jubilee Centre in Bolton as the centre relocates to new premises

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

Tragic dad livestreamed his suicide on Facebook as horrified friends and family watched

Paul David Hilton, 34, was found dead at his home in Bolton in April this year. The inquest heard the much-loved man started a "Facebook live" broadcast before taking his own life

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Judd Trump makes plea to snooker bosses amid Ronnie O’Sullivan 147 storm in final

The Juddernaut's magical 147 maximum break was in vain as he was defeated 10-6 by an imperious Ronnie O'Sullivan in a thrilling Champion of Champions final in Bolton

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022