IT is the highlight of Bolton's social calender, attracting celebrity chefs and thousands of visitors.

And now Bolton Food and Drink Festival has scooped a top award.

It has been awarded Best Market Attraction in the UK 2019 at the National Association of Markets.

Award organisers said that the festival"It demonstrates the heights of maximising its possible footfall and shows what can be achieved through innovation and promotion.

"Local research suggests that 98 per cent of visitors will return and an amazing energy exists between the festival team and local partnerships."