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Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2025, and we need you to nominate amazing people who make education in the area outstanding!

Drop an email to [email protected] for an application form and find out more about the awards⬇️

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How to enter The Bolton News Education Awards 2025

The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2024 and we need you to nominate amazing people who make education in the area outstanding.

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Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 4h

'I want to be at this football club' - Conway signs long-term Wanderers contract

'I want to be at this football club' - Conway signs long-term Wanderers contract

Bolton Wanderers have secured top defensive talent Max Conway to a long-term contract, taking him up to the summer of 2029.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 5h

Stefan Dennis forced to leave Strictly Come Dancing due to injury

Stefan Dennis forced to leave Strictly Come Dancing due to injury

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has been forced to leave Strictly Come Dancing due to injury.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 6h

Top 5 Bolton eateries that people drive far and wide for

Top 5 Bolton eateries that people drive far and wide for

The five best rated eateries in Bolton according to TripAdvisor – including one that a reviewer drove five hours for.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 6h

First pictures of Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller released

First pictures of Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller released

Gavin And Stacey actress Ruth Jones appears alongside Cold Feet actor James Nesbitt in newly released pictures from Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2019 thriller Run Away

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 7h

Bolton toy store offers up to 50% off starting tomorrow

Bolton toy store offers up to 50% off starting tomorrow

Parents can pick up some early Christmas bargains as Smyths Toys Superstores launches its up to half-price October sale starting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21)

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 7h

Drug baron who used Bury home as safe house jailed for 18 years

Drug baron who used Bury home as safe house jailed for 18 years

A drugs baron who used a Bury address as a safe house and paid his daughter’s private school fees with envelopes of cash has been jailed.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 8h

Son of ex-England football captain killed in tractor crash near Cirencester

Son of ex-England football captain killed in tractor crash near Cirencester

THE son of a former England football captain has been killed in a tractor crash near Cirencester.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 9h

Motorway traffic brought to standstill following two separate incidents

Motorway traffic brought to standstill following two separate incidents

Traffic on the M61 was brought to a total standstill earlier this afternoon following two separate incidents.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 9h

Pizza Hut falls into administration with 68 restaurants at risk

Pizza Hut falls into administration with 68 restaurants at risk

Pizza Hut's UK restaurants have gone into administration, with hundreds of jobs at 68 eat-in locations at risk across the country.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 9h

The simple hack to dry your clothes faster this winter without using heating

The simple hack to dry your clothes faster this winter without using heating

Discover the simple hack that will help your clothers dry faster this winter without using heating.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 10h

Traffic on motorway near Bolton comes to a standstill - live updates

Traffic on motorway near Bolton comes to a standstill - live updates

Traffic on the M61 has stopped moving heading southbound just outside of Farnworth.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 10h

Bolton's link with classic film Aliens explained as film is screened in town

Bolton's link with classic film Aliens explained as film is screened in town

A special talk and film screening will take place this Friday, exploring Reebok's links to Hollywood.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 10h

Live: King Charles visits Heaton Park synagogue after terror attack

Live: King Charles visits Heaton Park synagogue after terror attack

King Charles III has attended the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall to speak with members of the Jewish community following the October 2 terror attack.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 11h

Last-gasp penalty earns Daisies point at home

Last-gasp penalty earns Daisies point at home

A 93rd-minute penalty from Connor Hughes rescued a 2-2 draw for Daisy Hill against Maine Road at the Ginge Power Stadium on Saturday.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 12h

New and improved commenting platform on The Bolton News website - get involved

New and improved commenting platform on The Bolton News website - get involved

We've launched a new commenting platform that will improve your experience on www.theboltonnews.co.uk - come and get involved!

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 12h

'Britain's most luxurious train' to call at 2 Lancashire stations this winter

'Britain's most luxurious train' to call at 2 Lancashire stations this winter

The Northern Belle will arrive in Preston and Lancaster on December 3 as it takes passengers to Edinburgh for shopping and Christmas markets.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 12h

Will Ian Evatt be a better manager for his experiences with Bolton Wanderers?

Will Ian Evatt be a better manager for his experiences with Bolton Wanderers?

As ex-Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt prepares to step back in at Blackpool, we ask what he will have learned from his time at the Toughsheet.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 12h

Poor run continues for LR after West Didsbury defeat

Poor run continues for LR after West Didsbury defeat

Atherton LR’s poor run continued when they lost 1-0 at home to West Didsbury & Chorlton - a fourth consecutive defeat, writes Kaden Openshaw.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 12h

Four-midable Colls shine to see off Congleton Town

Four-midable Colls shine to see off Congleton Town

Atherton Collieries picked up a sixth NPL West win from their last eight outings with a pleasing on the eye performance against Congleton Town. winning 4-2.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 13h

Is Ring doorbell down? Users reporting outage on app and website

Is Ring doorbell down? Users reporting outage on app and website

Ring doorbell users have reported an outage with the app and website with more than 4,000 issues reported on DownDetector.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 13h

Is Snapchat down? Users report issues with social media site

Is Snapchat down? Users report issues with social media site

Users of Snapchat have reported issues with the app today (Monday, October 20) as numerous websites experienced problems

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 13h

Halifax users report app down and unable to login to online banking

Halifax users report app down and unable to login to online banking

Halifax users have complained that the bank's app and website is down this morning and they are unable to access their accounts.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 13h

Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers report issues with website and mobile banking

Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers report issues with website and mobile banking

Lloyds Bank customers have reported issues with the website and mobile app.

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 13h

Motorists who drove down hard shoulder after crash to get letter from police

Motorists who drove down hard shoulder after crash to get letter from police

Greater Manchester Police have revealed the number of people facing fines for driving down the hard shoulder to avoid traffic after a crash on the M60

Bolton News @boltonnews.bsky.social · 14h

Warning to UK drivers over common mistake leading to millions of hefty fines

Warning to UK drivers over common mistake leading to millions of hefty fines

More than one million fines were dished out for parking on yellow lines illegally last year. Here is all to know about them and their restrictions.