'Gardeners' grew cannabis farm in abandoned restaurant after 'seeing job on TikTok'
Two men acted as “gardeners” for a huge cannabis farm in a “derelict” abandoned restaurant after the job was “advertised on TikTok".
Just one bank survives wave of closures across Bolton area
Just one bank has survived a wave of closures across an area of Bolton, according to recently released figures.
Bolton Council votes to call for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
Councillors voted to call for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza at a full council meeting this week.
Man caught with 'large black sword' outside house he'd been kicked out of
A man was caught with a “large black and gold sword” outside a home he had been kicked out of only days earlier.
Centuries old 'memorial to rich history of the town' restored to 'shining gold'
A centuries old town centre landmark has been repainted “shining gold” ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
'Disbelief and anger' and 'not fit for purpose' - planning department slammed
Allegations that Bolton Council was “acting unlawfully” by keeping planning fees were first made three years ago, the town hall has heard.
'Callous' mum left girl home alone with 'malnourished dog' to go to pub
A mum left her four-year-old daughter along at home with a “malnourished dog” so she could “go to the pub”, a court has heard.
'Knife Angel' leaves Bolton with moving closing ceremony
The Knife Angel monument’s time in Bolton has come to an end with a moving closing ceremony.
Investigation after crash leaves woman with 'life changing injuries'
An investigation is underway after a woman was left with “life changing injuries” after a crash.
Latest planning applications for Bolton - What's going on down your street?
A school is looking to build a single storey extension that will allow it to accommodate two extra classrooms. This is just one of a varied selection of planning applications put before town hall recently.
