NUMBER of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bolton has risen to 42. The figure has just been released by Public Health England and is a sharp rise from yesterday's figure of 33. Scientists have warned that the UK's coronavirus death toll will
Thousands of home tests for coronavirus are to be delivered to people self isolating “within days” - Public Health England (PHE) have said. We've put together all the details on what you need to know about the 15-minute home testing kits for coronavirus
The University of Bolton has joined a nationwide business pledge to help their employees, customers and communities pull through the coronavirus pandemic. The C-19 Business Pledge was launched by Former Cabinet Minister, Rt. Hon Justine Greening
A PLAY depicting the Easter story has been postponed until next year. The Last Days passion play was due to open this week at the Bridge Church with the final performance April 3 to tell the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. It would
A Bolton marketing firm has launched a new website to support small business through the coronavirus. "Save a Small Business" has been launched by Bolton based digital marketing agency, Tao digital marketing, to support businesses throughout Greater
A Greater Manchester community outreach group have taken their projects online to ensure their members stay happy and healthy. Made by Mortals run musical and theatre projects for people who are elderly or have mental health conditions. They have
There will be severe disruptions to travel today through Bolton train station as coronavirus continues to grip public transport. The government has strongly advised against any non-essential travel, with travel by public transport a key part of
A GIRL who had to have her fifth birthday party cancelled on Saturday was given a surprise call from a special princess to cheer her up. Izabelle Pinder-Ripley was understandably upset when her party at Atherton and Tyldesley Botanical Gardens
It is understood that the accident and emergency department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital is to close for the duration of the coronavirus crisis. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has been told that staff were informed of the decision
PEOPLE who live near a field which could be turned into a housing development fear the plans will be “pushed” through during the coronavirus lockdown. Proposals for 78 new homes in a three-hectare site off Lever Park Avenue, known locally as the
WANDERERS chief executive Emma Beaugeard says the club will not make a penny from offering out rooms in the Bolton Whites Hotel to key workers during the coronavirus crisis. Demand for bedrooms at the stadium has been high since the club put out
A WORKMAN sorts through the debris as one of Bolton’s historic old homes is pulled down. Taken in 1956, the main photograph shows demolition work underway at Egerton Hall. The hall had been the home to two leading families having been built
If there was ever an excuse to stay at home on the sofa binge watching rubbish TV, this is it. As coronavirus spreads, social distancing and self-isolation have left millions of us with more time than we might usually spend dedicating to box-sets
Advice from the government and the emergency services is to only travel if you must for essential reasons, with roads expected to be much quieter for the next few months. However, if you must travel, here are the roadworks to look out for on Bolton's
Plans for a new coffee and sandwich bar with a flat have been submitted to the council. This would add a new cafe to the row of shops in Thicketford Road, Tonge Moor. These plans are looking to transform the shopfront of a currently disused retail
More than three-quarters of employees across the UK were members of a workplace pension scheme last year - a new record high, official figures reveal. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 77% of employees were in a workplace pension
If you are in to keeping fit then the thought of your gym shutting down temporarily due to Covid-19 advice might not be particularly welcome, especially if you have been training hard to compete in spring and summer events. Maybe, having made a
Supermarkets across the UK are introducing robust measures to help keep staff and customers safe amid lockdown conditions across the UK. It was announced on Thursday that some chains will be using the Government's data on those most at risk from
The UK remains under lockdown for a 21-day period in a bid to ‘delay’ the spread of coronavirus - with experts warnining the worst of the virus will take hold within the next fortnight. The country is expected to reach a peak number of cases by
