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Sara Cox's life and career from Bolton barmaid to BBC Radio's biggest name

With Sara Cox being announced as Scott Mills' replacement on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, photos capture her journey from Bolton model to the biggest name in radio

25 April 2026
BBC Manchester

Peter Kay tickets for home town shows to go on sale

Get ready, Bolton! Our very own Peter Kay is bringing his hilarious show home, and there's a special treat for us locals. If you've got a Bolton postcode, you're in for a chance to grab tickets for his upcoming shows right here in town!

24 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

Traffic to be banned from roads near two Bolton schools at peak times

After successful trials, both schools will start the scheme next month

24 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

Bolton boy, 4, rushed to hospital after coming home from nursery with temperature

Alfie Phillips, four, from Bolton, was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia after what his mum Stacey thought was a routine nursery bug — his symptoms included a high temperature and a

22 April 2026
BBC Manchester

Peter Kay to play four shows for hometown fans only

Get ready, Bolton! Our very own comedy legend Peter Kay is putting on some special shows just for us, his hometown fans! And the best part? You'll need a Bolton postcode to bag a ticket for these exclusive charity gigs.

20 April 2026
Lancashire Live

114 memorial plaques stolen from Bolton crematorium leaving families 'devastated'

"What have we become? 'Rest in peace' is supposed to mean exactly that"

15 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

Morrisons car park in Bolton cordoned off after incident as man rushed to hospital

A number of emergency service vehicles descended on the Morrisons store in Bolton

11 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

Two air ambulances land with road in Bolton shut off

There was a large emergency service response following the incident in Bolton

11 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

Man dies after off-road motorbike is smashed into car park barrier in Bolton

A man in his 30s died at the scene after a blue Yamaha off-road motorbike collided with a barrier used to close a car park

10 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

Unusual location, 'political virgins' and a gift from Dubai: Behind the scenes of Nigel Farage's visit to Bolton

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was in Greater Manchester on Thursday ahead of next month's local elections

9 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

Nigel Farage Q&A: Everything Reform UK leader said in Bolton visit as he says North West has become 'dumping ground'

Nigel Farage visited Bolton today ahead of the local council elections

9 April 2026
Lancashire Live

Bolton rapist, 74, lured woman to his house and drugged her before horrific attack

Stephen Biggs gave her an unknown substance, which led to her feeling 'drowsy' and falling unconscious

8 April 2026
Manchester Evening News

'Bolton's Ryder Cup bid is a white elephant, it's just smoke and mirrors'

Not everyone is happy with Bolton's bid to host the famous golf tournament in 2035

6 April 2026
Lancashire Live

Tragedy as man, 24, dies after being hit by vehicle on M61 near Bolton

Police are urging witnesses to come forward

3 April 2026

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