The Latest Breaking News from Bolton

Children hand in dozens of weapons after knife crime sessions in wake of Reece Tansey murder

Many young people do not realised how deadly a stabbing can be, according to one expert

Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2022

Furious senior councillor blasts planners over ‘failure to inform’ him of court case which blocked new Lidl

Bolton Council were taken to the high court over a failure to follow the correct process in approving a new Lidl store in Bromley Cross

Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2022

Reece Tansey killers named for first time as judge lifts reporting restrictions

The 15-year-old died after being stabbed six times in Bolton

Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2022

Human remains found at nature reserve identified as man who disappeared 5 years ago

James Hodgkiss, from Bolton, was last seen was on August 3, 2016 with a black hand luggage bag - an extensive missing person investigation was launched a the time but he was never found

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022

Police warning after suspicious man 'seen masturbating' on Bolton footpath

Officers say the man, in his 20s, was not found at the scene

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2022

Showdown for 269-home Bolton town centre development - including 16-storey tower

The plans include the creation of a public square

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2022

‘People want answers’: Boris Johnson’s apology lands flat with Bolton’s swing voters

Questions of fairness and trust linger for constituents in Tonge Fold, in the most marginal of Tory-won red wall seats

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022

New Geek Retreat gaming cafe to open in Greater Manchester, making it a trio for the region

The cafes host events for fans of Marvel, Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and more

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2022

Fast-forward: Lee Johnson's journey from toast of Wearside to just toast in the space of a month

Sunderland sacked Lee Johnson exactly a month after fans sang his name as the Black Cats ended 2021 as League One leaders

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2022

Police appeal after person left with 'serious injuries' following crash on Bolton street

The incident occurred on Paris Street near Dean Church Lane in December

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2022