Emergency services were called to the scene of a house fire on a Little Hulton street around 8pm this evening (October 5).

The Atherton mural of UFC Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been defaced with swastika graffiti.

A hit actor with Bolton links has been confirmed among the latest stars joining the cast of the BBC's forthcoming Agatha Christie drama Hercule.

Claims that planeloads of migrants are being flown into the UK via Manchester Airport have spread online, but no evidence has been produced to support them.

Greater Manchester Police stopped a damaged car on Topp Way, Bolton, near NCP car park and Marsden Road, on October 5. No arrests were made.

Farnworth caravan removed from Regent Walk car park appears on Valdene Drive, prompting residents’ safety concerns. Bolton Council is monitoring the area.

Taskmaster creator and assistant Alex Horne will join Taskmaster himself Greg Davies on stage at the AO Arena on May 26, 2027, as part of the brand-new tour.

Greater Manchester Police searched two Bolton town-centre businesses on Knowsley Street in partnership visits targeting high-street criminality.

Bolton Police are investigating after a child was approached by a man in Bolton, with officers appealing for witnesses and information.

Two lanes are closed on the M60 anti-clockwise between J24 (Denton Island) and J23 (Snipe Interchange). Delays of up to 30 mins are expected

A mother was "beyond stressed" while her children were "petrified" living in a house where they were killed in an arson attack, an inquest heard.

Man charged with residential burglary and theft after an alleged daytime break-in on Furness Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton. Court appearance due October 5

Bolton thief Christian Warburton jailed for 23 months after an August 10, 60mph police pursuit, Range Rover theft and car thefts in Astley Bridge and Halliwell.

Greater Manchester Police update after 16-year-old stabbed on Withins Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, on October 3

Hundreds of people were evacuated from a Farnworth venue after an electrical fire, with the building still without power days later.

Police are searching businesses in Bolton's town centre, as they showed up there this afternoon. It is believed to be Trading Standards

A stalker caused a 16-week-old puppy belonging to the woman he had targeted to die after assaulting it and leaving it with internal bleeding.

Bananarama – the most successful British female band of the 80s – will bring their Too Hot To Handle Greatest Hits Summer Tour to Halifax's Piece Hall next year.

Plans for a seven-bedroom HMO at 19-29 Egerton Street, Farnworth, have been refused amid concerns over noise, parking, room sizes and cramped living space.

Rishton Lane in Bolton will close to traffic for around five days from today while electricity works are carried out.

A young Blackburn mother died after suffering severe burns when she set herself alight at her home.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested after police responding to reports of a daytime burglary found a suspect inside a property in Bolton.

Halliwell ABC kicked off the new boxing season in spectacular fashion with its first home show of the year, 'Back with a Bang', at The Hideout in Farnworth.

Passengers flying from Manchester Airport are facing delays today, with some services pushed back by up to an hour.

Bolton man Laine Williams fined and banned from driving for six months after being over the alcohol limit and obstructing police on September 30.

Popular Astley Bridge beauty salon nominated for the prestigious Beauty Salon of the Year award, celebrating its success and reputation among local customers.

Bolton Wanderers now have more global reach in the transfer market, says sporting director Fergal Harkin.

Former South Africa star Quinton Fortune believes Max Conway can achieve his international ambition in the Championship at Bolton Wanderers.

Horwich Clean Up Brigade volunteers battle persistent fly-tipping and litter in Bolton’s Rivington beauty spot, urging more people to join the community effort

First-look pictures of ITV show, Adultery, that was filmed in Lancashire, Bolton and beyond, have been released.

Rotary Bolton Lever donated the books to Johnson Fold Community Primary School, part of the BASE Academy Trust, where they will be used to reward pupils for their achievements

One of Bolton’s key regeneration sites is already nearly full of businesses a year after its launch.

A Bolton woman robbed the house of a man that had previously invited her in "for a cup of tea", a Bolton court heard today.

Improvement works have been finished promising a “cleaner, healthier and more welcoming place for future generations.

Bolton law firm Russell & Russell acquires historic Wrigley Claydon, expanding into Yorkshire with offices in Oldham and Todmorden on September 30.

Bolton is not expected to see major dividend payments from its investment in Manchester Airport start up again “before the end of the decade”.

Today the supermarket is something which we all take for granted as being part of our weekly shopping routine.

Bolton hikers have conquered a gruelling 21-mile challenge across three peaks, raising thousands for domestic abuse charity Fortalice

Unseasonably warm autumn weather has led to swarms of whitefly being spotted across Bolton, with some residents initially mistaking them for ash and wondering whether a bonfire had been lit nearby.

Bolton residents shared stunning photographs after a colourful sunset lit up the skies across the borough on Sunday evening.

Two couples went head-to-head in the dance-off tonight but who was the first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

Two lanes are closed on the M61 southbound near Preston after a vehicle fire, with queueing traffic reported at the junction with the M6.

Police are appealing for information after two men were seriously injured during a suspected robbery in Atherton.

Daisy Hill fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat at Fulwood Amateurs on Saturday in the North West Counties League First Division North.

Atherton Collieries entered the hat for the fourth, and final, qualifying round of the FA Cup following a rollercoaster 2-2 draw on the road at Trafford on Saturday.

Neighbours on one estate will this week be celebrating after two properties were shut down bringing to an end the misery caused by persistent anti-social behaviour linked to the addresses.

Celia Imrie has said she does not want to be defined by her iconic and hilarious moment on the Celebrity Traitors.

Lidl has removed its Way To Go! chocolate bar range from its supermarkets, six years after it first launched.

A garden centre in Bolton by Bowland that is a joy to visit during the festive season is gearing up for a series of Christmas events.