The Latest Breaking News from Bolton

Work begins on huge housing development at former Bolton bus station

The area will be transformed into 162 flats, 44 three-storey, three-bed houses, retail space and two small parks

Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2022

Woman taken to hospital as police called to two-vehicle crash on main road in Bolton

Another person was assessed at the scene

Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2022

'Ryder Cup' golf course developers 'disappointed' as plans are rejected and Bolton 'misses out on biggest investment in its history'

"Very localised opposition has taken priority over all of the potential benefits for Bolton."

Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2022

Royal Navy assistance in hospitals across Greater Manchester comes to an end

Four dozen sailors have been helping the NHS in Wigan, Bolton, Oldham, Salford and Stockport

Manchester Evening News · Feb 24, 2022

Woman rushed to hospital after car flips in dramatic Bolton crash

Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to the scene

Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2022

Cultural cringe: why aren’t there more songs celebrating Birmingham? (and Huddersfield and Bolton)

The creator of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, wonders why British people are embarrassed about mythologising the places we live in – while the US boasts love songs to every city

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022

Huge 30-strong gang who brought misery to the streets jailed for 151 years

A man and a woman from Bolton were among 30 to be sentenced

Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2022

Quarry firm wins appeal against demolition order on ‘logistical hub’ built on green belt without permission

The Planning Inspectorate has thrown out Bolton Council's decision to turn down planning permission

Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2022

‘I forget everything’: the benefits of nature for mental health

As campaign launched to enshrine right to green space, Bolton woman describes how ‘tranquility walks’ helped her through lockdown

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2022

Amir Khan's legacy lives on in Manchester but his boxing career is over after Kell Brook defeat

Amir Khan and Kell Brook's long-awaited fight didn't disappoint and it is surely the last time boxing fans will see the the Olympic silver medallist from Bolton in the ring.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 19, 2022