SCHOOLS in Bolton are set to benefit from more sporting opportunities thanks to a successful scheme.

United Co-op's Sports for Schools Scheme is set to enter its fifth phase and has teamed up with the Greater Manchester Sports Partnership to make the scheme bigger and better.

Last year the scheme gave out more than 17,000 items of sports equipment to more than 2,000 schools.

For more information about phase five of the scheme contact the Sports for Schools hotline on 0161 817 4215.