21 years and counting: Bolton Food and Drink Festival celebrates in style
The 21st annual Bolton Food and Drink Festival has once again proved a spectacular success, drawing thousands of visitors to the town centre for four unforgettable days.
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Changes to School Holiday Food Vouchers After Summer 2026
If your child receives Free School Meals, there are important changes to holiday food vouchers after Summer 2026. Find out what is changing, what support remains available and where to get help.
Work starts to demolish Crompton Place
The demolition of Crompton Place has officially started, work that will open up the town centre and pave the way for Bolton’s flagship redevelopment project.
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Bolton Young Chef of the Year winners announced
After five months of cookery workshops, the brand-new young chef programme concluded in a presentation by celebrity chef James Martin.
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Bolton International Film Festival returns for landmark tenth edition
Bolton International Film Festival proudly returns for its tenth edition from Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October.
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Child safe travel scheme adds another school
Another Bolton primary school is set to join the growing number that are making it safer and easier for children to walk, bike or wheel to school.
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