THE rain is expected to clear later, with sunshine forecasted for this afternoon.

It has proved to be a wet start to the day in Bolton, but the Met Office expects the rain to clear by about noon, with sunny spells forecast later today.

It will also be fairly breezy as the day goes on, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 8°C, with a low of 2°C.

Tonight, it is likely to remain dry and clear with winds set to ease, with temperatures expected to fall to near freezing overnight.