A serial rapist, abuser and stalker was brought to justice thanks to the bravery of the women he had targeted, police say.

A local history society is inviting residents to uncover some of the darker chapters of Bolton's past. Halliwell Local History Society (incorporating Smithills) will welcome speaker Steve Fielding to ...

Plans to build two large detached homes on green belt land off Bradshaw Road in Bolton have moved forward, with new designs submitted to the council.

A senior Bolton councillor has responded to a sharp rise in home education across the borough, saying the council should seek to understand why more families are choosing the option ...

In its latest column, AFG Law explains who can make financial and welfare decisions when a loved one loses mental capacity, including the role of the Court of Protection ...

Hundreds of deliberately started fires were tackled by firefighters across Greater Manchester during last year's Bonfire Night period, prompting a fresh warning ahead of this year's celebrations ...

Bolton Little Theatre stages Alan Ayckbourn’s dark comedy Woman In Mind from October 24-31, following Sheridan Smith’s West End revival.

Heaton Park will light up for Christmas with a brand-new Northern Lights trail, new installations and six new food traders.

A Bolton primary school has been praised for its exceptional pupil behaviour, high achievement and inclusive environment ...

An extremely rare 1834 coin was discovered at a car boot sale in Greater Manchester. The coin is an 1834 William IV sixpence that, due to an error, appears 'severely deformed', according to a study of ...

The RSPCA has submitted plans for a new regional animal rehabilitation centre on green belt land next to Pennington Flash.

Speeding offences on Bolton’s Ladybridge estate fall 58.6 after ANPR cameras target persistent offenders, but 1,171 journeys still exceeded 50mph in 20mph areas.