A “trusted” supply teacher abused his position to take 100s of upskirt pictures of schoolgirls and share AI-generated images online.

Greater Manchester Police has issued an appeal to locate Paulo Rompao who is wanted in connection with an offence that is reported to have taken place in October

Football grounds are far more than simply places where matches are played.

Police are appealing for help to trace the family of an 85-year-old man originally from Bolton who died at his home.

School Streets schemes are making journeys safer for children across Greater Manchester, with more pupils walking to school and fewer cars at the gates

An inquest has been opened into the death of a Radcliffe woman who died following a collision involving a lorry.

Free rail travel for serving personnel, veterans and bereaved families attending Remembrance services across Great Britain on November 8; apply by October 16.

Bolton Wanderers keeper Gavin Bazunu feels he can be useful in the build-up to this weekend's Championship game against his old club Southampton.

The latest from the Southampton camp ahead of their clash with Bolton Wanderers, including a quick turnaround and injury doubt

Sally Rooney’s publisher Faber stops UK book sales after her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.

A third of second-hand marketplace sellers admit they now buy clothes, shoes and accessories with the intention of selling them on after just a few wears.

The trending holiday destinations for 2027 include South Lake Tahoe in California, Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay, according to Expedia Group.

Colman’s Doner Kebab Recipe Mix has been discontinued after four years, leaving fans devastated with rare packets selling for £24.99 on eBay.

Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.

Fireworks were seized from a Bolton shop and the owner taken to court after pyrotechnics were found being stored and sold without the required explosives licence

An-ex supply teacher is to be sentenced for a range of child sex offences

A mother murdered along with four of her children was visited by police officers before a fatal arson attack on their home, an inquest heard.

UK GDP grew in August, beating forecasts as production output rose and manufacturing increased, but the service sector is still struggling.

Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club hosted the fourth and final National round of the British Junior League series at Gin Pit last Saturday.

PICKLEBALL players from all over the country will converge on Bolton this month for the English Nationals at the Bolton Arena.

M60 closed both ways between junctions 17 and 18 near Prestwich and Whitefield after a concern for welfare incident, causing major Greater Manchester delays.

Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys after a section of the M60 was closed in both directions this morning

M60 is shut in both directions at junction 17 Prestwich ad junction 18 Simister

Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher wants to draw a line under the celebrations that followed victory at Wolves, and look towards Southampton.

Anthony Johnson's thoughts ahead of Bury's FA Cup clash with Harrogate Town, and why it's set to be a memorable occasion for the town

Bolton driver Abdallah Alkhateb fined £120, ordered to pay £120 costs and banned for 49 days after speeding on the M60; case heard October 12, 2026.

Bolton music veteran Tony Henry appears in a BBC documentary on Lord Woodbine, the Windrush pioneer who helped shape the Beatles’ early years in Liverpool.

Campaigners are urging residents to speak up in defence of green belt land.

Greater Manchester Police have reported 25 incidents across Salford since October 5, all believed to be linked, with the most recent incidents were reported on October 13.

Westhoughton may soon have new CCTV cameras after a long fight from local councillors.

Westhoughton Town Council have voted to reject plans for nine new homes on green belt land.

An independent Councillor has announced she is joining a new party as power remains finely balanced at town hall.

Popular Christmas markets are returning to a Rivington tearoom for the fifth year, with local stalls, mulled wine and a brass band.

A busy road near a station and school will be closed for five days from October 26.

A group of men are to face justice for their roles in a huge plot to smuggle cannabis in from Canada to the UK.

Nearly 500,000 workers set for £1,250 pay rise as new Living Wage rates revealed - with full time workers in London getting more than £32,000 a year.

Filming for Netflix's upcoming thriller The Woods has wrapped in Bolton, ending a six-month shoot that began in the town back in April and brought stars including Michelle Keegan to local streets

Aldi is releasing a bladeless heater as part of a new winter range in stores, which is £85 cheaper than a branded alternative

Tesco has expanded its Clubcard loyalty scheme, allowing shoppers to collect points across 500 online retailers including Nike, Boden and Ticketmaster.

Tesco is recruiting 28,000 temporary workers across the UK for Christmas, with pay starting at £13.28 an hour and no CV required.

More than 80,000 people calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65 have been dealt a blow after the Government confirmed it has no plans to lower it.

Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation

A Morecambe fish and chip restaurant that once welcomed comedian Peter Kay is earning rave reviews from diners, with customers calling it their "go-to" chippy.

Leigh pub The Central Pub slashes prices, offering £2 Foster’s pints, cheap drinks and breakfasts at its Bradshawgate venue for local customers.

Traffic has been slowed on a major Bolton road after a man in a wheelchair rolled himself out into the street - twice.

Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with another round-up of the week's big stories at Bolton Wanderers, including a wonderful win at Wolves!

Farnworth caravan vanishes from Valdene Drive days after being moved from Regent Walk, following a year-long dispute over parking and alleged anti-social behaviour.

More than £300,000 worth of suspected illegal vapes, drugs and cannabis oil was seized across two shops earlier this week.

A BOEING 737 operating a positioning flight from Manchester Airport declared an emergency shortly after take-off this afternoon before landing safely in Birmingham.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says it has received numerous reports from members of the public who were contacted by callers claiming to be officers investigating criminal activity