Bolton residents may witness a 5% council tax rise this April, although the council received grants, financial pressures remain, and the plan is up for adoption. Bolton Council Tax Bills Likely to Increase by Five Percent this April Bolton council tax could increase by five percent if budget plans pass later this month. Bill payers…
Major retailers like Pandora, Swarovski, and WHSmith are closing stores across the UK, impacting high streets and leaving many jobless this year. Retail Apocalypse: Full List of Shop Closures Across the UK in February 2025 Last year was tough for UK shops. Over 13,000 closed, a record number. This year may be similar, as more…
Nine parks in Bolton are set for outdoor gyms as part of a £1.14 million investment. Play areas, trails, and benches will also see improvements soon. Outdoor Gyms Coming to Nine Parks in Bolton, Greater Manchester Bolton parks are getting some upgrades soon. The council agreed to spend £1.14 million on improvements. This happened at…
A swimmer’s bizarre excuse for inappropriate behavior in a sauna leads to court proceedings and a guilty plea for public indecency Man Claims He Was ‘Warming’ His ‘Chicken’ in Sauna, Shocking Truth Revealed Bolton: A strange incident happened at a university leisure center. A swimmer, Xin Zhang, 59, was caught in the sauna with his…
Peter Kay’s tour earned £27 million, making him the UK’s top comedian in 2024 Peter Kay’s Staggering Net Worth Revealed After Better Late Than Never Tour Bolton: Peter Kay’s tour made a huge £27 million last year. His Better Late Than Never tour is one of the most successful globally in 2024. The 51-year-old comedian…
WHSmith plans to close 17 high street stores by 2025, shifting focus to travel. The closures raise concerns for remaining locations. WHSmith to Close 17 High Street Stores by 2025 – Full List Inside Bournemouth: WHSmith is closing 17 high street stores by 2025. They are focusing more on travel shops. This change comes as…
A man has been sentenced to seven years for raping a woman in her home while she slept, following a police investigation. Woman Woke Up to Find Man Assaulting Her in Bolton Home Bolton: A woman woke up to a shocking situation in her own home. Adam Walton, 36, was found guilty of raping her…
Farnworth faces a banking crisis as NatWest and Lloyds announce closures, leaving residents concerned about access and security. Farnworth Residents Shocked by Closure of Final Bank Branches in Town Farnworth: Residents are worried after the last two bank branches announced closures. Many older customers fear losing access to banking services. By the end of May,…
A new coffee shop opens in Farnworth Green, marking the start of a vibrant community hub with homes, shops, and green spaces. First Business Opens in Newly Created Town Centre Neighbourhood Farnworth: A new coffee shop is opening this weekend. The Coffee House will be the first business in the newly developed Farnworth Green. This…
Tasha Bentley, a 23-year-old from Greater Manchester, gets a giant Wetherspoons tattoo, blending her love for the pub and metal music. Woman, 23, Shows Off £500 Wetherspoons Tattoo Across Her Stomach Walkden: A Wetherspoons superfan has made a bold statement. Tasha Bentley spent £500 on a massive tattoo of the pub’s name across her stomach.…
Farnworth faces a setback as NatWest announces the closure of its Market Street branch, impacting local residents and businesses. It’s Another Body Blow for the Town Centre as NatWest Closes Branch Bolton: So, guess what? NatWest is shutting down its branch in Farnworth, and it’s a real bummer for the town. The Market Street location…
A dad was shocked when a cheerful airport worker said he had to pay £100 to leave the drop-off zone after picking up his daughter Smiling Manchester Airport Worker Demands £100 to Leave Drop-Off Area Manchester: A dad named Lee Mellor was really upset after a trip to the airport turned into a fine fiasco.…
A wild scene unfolded on a Jet2 flight as a drunk passenger was forcibly removed by police after causing chaos onboard Rowdy Drunk Man Removed from Jet2 Flight as Cops Roll Him Off Bolton: A video has surfaced showing a chaotic scene on a Jet2 flight to Turkey. A man named Lewis Howarth, 36, had…
Kelsey Parker is expecting a baby with her new partner, three years after losing her husband, Tom Parker, and she feels his blessing in this new journey Kelsey Parker Announces Pregnancy Three Years After Tom Parker’s Death Bolton: Kelsey Parker has shared some exciting news—she’s pregnant again! This comes three years after the heartbreaking loss…
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a hotel room after grooming her. Man, 28, Sentenced for Assaulting 16-Year-Old in Hotel Room Bolton: A man named Hasseb Afzal has been sentenced for a serious crime. He was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in…
Tasha Bentley, a 23-year-old from Bolton, got a massive Wetherspoon tattoo, blending her love for the pub chain and metal music in a unique way. Wetherspoon Superfan Shows Off 1.5ft Tattoo Across Her Stomach Tasha, who already has 55 tattoos, wanted to combine her love for Wetherspoon and metal music. She first got the tattoo…
A heartbreaking inquest reveals the last moments of 16-year-old Evelin Chako before her tragic death, raising serious concerns about mental health care. Haunting Moment Tragic Teen Seen for Last Time on CCTV Footage Bolton: A tragic story has unfolded about a teenager named Evelin Chako. She was just 16 when she was last seen on…
Residents in Prestolee are taking matters into their own hands as flooding issues persist and official help remains stalled A Community in Crisis Left to Fight Alone Amid Flooding Challenges Prestolee: Residents are really feeling the pressure from ongoing flooding issues. They’ve been hit hard, and it seems like they’re left to fend for themselves.…
A 15-year-old boy fell into a sinkhole while walking home, suffering minor injuries but thankfully rescued by a passer-by Schoolboy, 15, Injured After Falling Into 8ft Sinkhole in Stoneclough Stoneclough: A schoolboy had a pretty scary experience when he fell into an 8ft sinkhole on his way home from school. Sam Foulkes, just 15, was…
A Bolton shop owner has been hit with a hefty fine after illegal vapes were discovered during a council raid Business Owner Faces £15k Fine After Tonne of Illegal Vapes Found Bolton: A shop owner just got slapped with a massive fine after a ton of illegal vapes were found at his petrol station. The…
