Horwich8 days agoCouple tell of 'horrifying' moment boy cycled on to motorwayThe 10-year-old boy was spotted on the hard shoulder of the M61 cycling towards traffic.8 days ago28 Apr 2026Parties pledge to get tough on HMOs before electionThere has been a particular increase in HMOs in Bolton town centre as well as in Farnworth and Horwich.28 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Biker's crash death 'leaves unfillable void'Anthony Place's family say "many hearts have been broken" by his death near RIvington Hall barn.13 Apr 202622 Dec 2025Titanic hero who kept the lights on as liner sankElectrician William Parr, who was born in Wigan, kept working as the ocean liner split in two.22 Dec 202513 Sep 2025'My five-year-old son was suspended for 15 days'A Bolton mum says she feels her son is suspended from his primary school when teachers 'can't cope'.13 Sep 20258 Aug 2025Arrest after flasher breaks into homesA suspect is taken into custody after a man broke into the homes of two elderly women in Bolton. 8 Aug 20254 Apr 2025'We want more say on shared houses in our community'Residents of a Bolton town say its wrong they have no power to object when homes are divided up.4 Apr 202529 Mar 2025Top award for lollipop lady retiring after 29 yearsLinda Wilson is being given a civic honour after three decades of helping pupils across the road.29 Mar 202519 Mar 2025Ponies let loose on moors to munch down overgrowthIt is hoped that the hungry grazing herd of rare Exmoor ponies will ultimately boost local wildlife.19 Mar 2025...
