Local News £180,000 to help tackle underlying causes of violent crime in Manchester and Bolton 12 Mar 2021 £180,000 to help tackle underlying causes of violent crime in Manchester and Bolton TWO alliances have been awarded £180,000 to help tackle serious violence in Manchester and Bolton. The alliances…
Health… Stick to rules on support bubbles urges public health chief 13 Jan 202113 Jan 2021 Not sticking to the rules on Covid-19 support bubbles risks undermining the fight against the virus, says Bolton Council's Director of Public Health. Dr Helen Lowey is urging people to…
Local News… Bolton parents urged: “only request school places where absolutely necessary” 13 Jan 2021 Parents in Bolton are being asked not to request a school place for their child unless it is absolutely necessary. During the national lockdown, all schools in Bolton remain open…
Arts… Octagon Theatre awarded over £50,000 from National Lottery Community Fund 19 Nov 202019 Nov 2020 The Octagon Theatre have announced that they have been awarded £54,768 from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, to help support the venue’s invaluable Creative Engagement department. One of the first…
Food… Plans for Bolton’s first-ever virtual Food and Drink Festival revealed 3 Aug 2020 The team behind the award-winning Bolton Food and Drink Festival has announced exciting plans for their first-ever online event. The festival, organised by Bolton Council, will be streaming direct to…
Local News Never leave cooking unattended is the message from fire service 3 Aug 2020 Greater Manchester firefighters are urging residents to be safe in the kitchen after they were called to four fires involving cooking in just under five hours on the 29 July.…
Local News Food donations drive launched to support Bolton families 29 Jun 2020 An urgent appeal for food donations has been launched in Bolton to support families and individuals struggling because of the coronavirus crisis. The appeal is being led by local charity…
Local News Bolton wins ‘Most Innovative Scheme’ in National Best Bar None Awards 6 Feb 202025 Feb 2020 Bolton’s Best Bar None (BBN) scheme has been voted the ‘Most Innovative’ in England and Wales, in the national Best Bar None Awards. The team was awarded the winning trophy…
Events… Entries due to open for Night Run 6 Feb 202020 Feb 2020 Entries for Night Run, Ironman UK’s fun evening race, will open at noon this Friday (February 7). The 5k run joined Bolton’s Ironman weekend for the first-time last year and…
Local News… Bolton firms urged to take up apprenticeship grants 6 Feb 202025 Feb 2020 Employers in Bolton are being urged to take advantage of financial support, which is available if they take on a new apprentice. The reminder comes during National Apprenticeship Week…
