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Meet the doctor brothers who can help improve your way of life

From back pain to rejuvenation and vitality, Amir and Haris Akhtar can help.

Bolton charity teams up with university for electric car event

A charity has teamed up with the University of Bolton to host an electric car event with several major retailers in tow.

Bolton: Anti-social behaviour in Little Lever identified as priority

Police have identified anti-social behaviour in Little Lever as a key priority and revealed what can be done to tackle the problem.

Port Vale boss Andy Crosby on Bolton Wanderers test

Wanderers are back on the road this weekend as they head to Vale Park to take on Crosby's side.

Bolton Wanderers boosted by defender's return at Port Vale

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has given an update on the latest availability ahead of his side's League One clash with Port Vale.

Bolton: Two charged with series of burglary dwelling offences

Two people have been charged after a series of burglary dwelling offences in Halliwell, Bolton

Radcliffe: Sinkhole appears in Outwood Road

A resident has called for a permanent solution to fix part of a road after a sinkhole opened up in Radcliffe.

Peter Kay's memoir T.V. Big Adventures on the Small Screen is out now

The day is finally here for fans of one of Bolton’s most-loved comedians as he releases his new memoir.

Bolton: Nurse sacked by NHS Trust suspended from profession

Sabitha Joseph worked at the trust for a period of around two and a half years until her sacking by the trust around four years ago.

Bolton News Business Awards 2023: Company of the Year

A Farnworth firm says being honoured as “Company of the Year” validated “everything they stand for.

Bolton Octagon prepares for the mayhem of Jeeves and Wooster

THE play is called Perfect Nonsense which Patrick Warner, one of the stars of the production heading to Bolton’s Octagon Theatre, admits is an apt description

Bolton UCS: 'Significant' progress after Ofsted report

A school has shown “real signs of improvement” after being hit with a damning report by the education watchdog earlier this year.

Great Lever stabbing: Residents fear after 2 stabbed

Residents have been left “shocked” following a stabbing in Great Lever this morning

Altrincham: Man burst into address while wielding a cleaver

Jason Edwards burst into the address on Lloyd Gardens in the early hours of August 14 last year.

Morrisons celebrates release of Bolton Peter Kay's new book

A supermarket chain is celebrating the release of Peter Kay’s new book by offering each customer a free serving of his famous snack… garlic bread.

Bobby Heywood Park, Great Lever, air ambulance

- An air ambulance is currently at Bobby Heywood Park - Residents have shared concerns over an air ambulance in the park

Horwich Harriers youngsters shine on national fells

Athletics is about both individual and team performance and last weekend the fells in the Dales at Giggleswick and the road racing at Birkenhead Park gave the Harriers juniors and seniors the chance to do both.

Bolton schools: Hundreds of appeals against school places

New figures have revealed hundreds of appeals were submitted by unhappy parents against decisions regarding primary and secondary school places last year.

Peter Kay donates thousands in memory of Laura Nuttall

Comedian Peter Kay has donated thousands to charity in memory of a Barrowford woman, who died after battling with cancer earlier this year.

Bolton singing charity is back after misunderstanding 2 years ago

A charity singing group are back singing in Bolton after two years following a misunderstanding with the council.

Bolton: Man charged with seven Halliwell burglaries

A man has been charged with several counts of burglary, allegedly committed in Bolton.

Harvest moon 2023: When is it and how can I see it?

The harvest moon will peak on Friday morning, but what is it, and when is the best time to see it in the UK

Great Lever: Police investigation after man and woman stabbed

A man and woman are in hospital with serious stab injuries after a fight broke out today.

Liverpool's Owen Beck in 'outstanding' form at Dundee

The Welsh Under-21 international joined Dundee on a season-long loan over the summer.

League One supercomputer: Where Bolton are tipped to finish

Ian Evatt's men are aiming to build on last season's fifth-place finish in League One.

Aldi supermarket earmarks Bradshaw, Bolton, for new store

Aldi has revealed two more areas close in and around Bolton where it wants to create new stores as it invests £1.4bn over the next two years.

Bromley Cross: Plan approved in error cannot progress

The proposal for a dormer extension at the back of a house on Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, was submitted to the council towards the end of last year.

Bolton'sTokeer playing for GB in Blind Baseball Euros

Big-hitting Bolton blind cricketerTokeer Akhtar is heading to Euros after being has been named in the GB blind baseball team.

Bolton: Andy Burnham addressed public on Bee Network

Andy Burnham has tonight said “the teething problems are over” after the groundbreaking Bee Network came to Bolton.

6 Manchester restaurants shortlisted for Asian Curry Awards

From Red Chilli to Durbar Square, these 6 restaurants in Manchester have been shortlisted for Asian Curry Awards 2023.

Bolton: ITV crews back in town centre for Ridley filming

Film crews have arrived yet again in Bolton to produce an acclaimed detective drama.

Bolton Wanderers' Dan Nlundulu asks for supporters' backing

Bolton Wanderers striker Dan Nlundulu hopes his two goals in the EFL Trophy in midweek can be a catalyst for many more this season.

Wilko stores re-opening as Poundland this weekend - the full list

Ten former Wilko stores in the UK are set to re-open as Poundland outlets on Saturday (September 30) - see the locations.

Bolton: Areas to be hit with planned power cuts next month

Three Bolton areas will be hit with planned power cuts from next week as works are undertaken by Electricity North West.