THIS last week has been a good one for business in Bolton.

Representatives from the University of Bolton and prominent local businesses were on a trade mission to South-east Asia, led by the Prime Minister.

Long-established local firm Movetech UK – formerly British Turntables

– has been given the go-ahead for plans for new headquarters in Deane. The company has a well-deserved, international reputation for excellence in manufacturing and installing huge turntables and other movement-based products.

And Air Vault had plans approved for its new trampoline park on Wingates Industrial Estate – itself a sprawling business success story.

Who said Bolton wasn’t booming?