Farnworth

Halliwell Befriending Service used their share of the money from our last Cash for Charities to fund a day out for members

Bolton News giving away share of £16k as part of Cash for Charities
We are giving local charities the chance to take a share in a massive £16k giveaway.

The Market Hotel and Simpsons Fried Chicken in Farnworth

Two Farnworth eateries have been given food hygiene ratings

Residents angered after bins not been emptied for weeks at a time

'Very annoying': Residents angered as bins left unemptied

Canon Slade High School prom at Rivington Barn

Lots of glitz and glamour at Canon Slade School Prom

Kai hopes to find comfort in the memorial bench after losing his dad two days before his 16th birthday

Heart-broken son pays emotional tribute to his dad who died suddenly after dream family holiday

Resident calls for action after footpath becomes flooded after heavy rainfall

Frustration as pedestrians 'forced to walk in the road' due to flooding

Resident hits out after 101-year-old former mayoress's medical bin nightmare

Anger over 101-year-old former mayoress's bin nightmare

We reckon this row of shops in 1972 will be recognisable to our readers. Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk to tell us your memories.

Taking a step back in time for this recognisable scene from the 1970s

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The Octagon Theatre in Bolton with the Grain Drain in progress in 1982

NOSTALGIA Remembering Corrie stars and top actors and actresses at the Octagon in Bolton

One year anniversary for well-loved Farnworth pub

Pub celebrates special anniversary and everyone is invited

Timothy Pope was forced to sleep on the floor for 26 hours

Man with mental health problems faced with 26-hour plus wait in A&E for bed

Here is a great photograph from the skies of Bolton. They are one of our most popular features in the paper and we think this one will be no different. So, we are asking our readers where they think it is taken and what can they spot etc. Send an email

Where was this aerial photo taken in Bolton?

Bolton Lads Club with their new £1,000 transit van in 1970

Who remembers going down Bolton Lads Club down the years

Horwich cricket memories throughout the years

NOSTALGIA Do you have any old Horwich cricket artefacts for exhibition

#FarnworthMatters brought 10 different primary schools from the area together

Collaborative schools event is success for Bolton kids

One month to go before the Save Rock Hall Landmark Challenge

Bolton charity to make history by recreating 116-year-old photograph

Plans have been lodged to build a three story apartment block on the site

New three story apartment block could be built on old chapel site

Kearsley Railway Station is currently without Sunday services

Calls to bring by Sunday train services to a Bolton station

The winners on stage following the Bolton Business Awards 2018

There's still time to enter the Build Back Bolton Business Awards 2022

A total of 14 new homes have been given the go-ahead

New homes plan at busy junction gets green light

Alan Done is undertaking a mammoth task to raise money for Bolton Hospice

Man taking on massive challenge of 31 marathons in 31 days in aid of close cause

the plans will see a vacant row of houses transformed

Pictures show how ' run down' vacant houses are set to be transformed

Operation Avro last week included targeted action on Market Street, Farnworth

Tackle burglaries or £13m masterplan will be 'unsustainable', councillor warns

New houses are set to be built across

Areas of Bolton where affordable homes are coming on the market

Firefighters from Farnworth Fire Station have pleaded for people not to double park

Fire station puts out warning about residents parking

Live: Three lanes closed on M61 after vehicle fire

Recap: Three lanes closed on M61 after vehicle fire

4 taken to hospital after two vehicle motorway smash which sets car alight

4 taken to hospital after two vehicle motorway smash which sets car alight

The lights under the Kearsley roundabout subway have been replaced

Subway taking people under busy junction has become safer

PDSA Farnworth need a volunteers to help with day to day tasks

Animal lovers needed to volunteer to help poorly creatures

A glimpse into the new redevelopment plans for Market Street has been shown

Events space, pedestrianised area -designers give glimpse into multi-million pound plans

Stolen vehicles including caravans were found on the site

SPECIAL REPORT WATCH: Stolen vehicles found on Travellers’ site in major police swoop

Annabel's dog was injured after glass was embedded in his foot in this lane

Dog owner warning after pet injured while out walking

Previous Ironman events in Bolton have attracted the crowds while there is entertainment galore. Pictures by Paul Heyes and Julie Lomax

Crowds of people expected to come to Bolton for Ironman

PRIZE GUYS: Tommy and Rita Banks (front row) are joined by Alex Smith, John Thomas, Martin Axford and Roy Greaves at the fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society at Farnworth Cricket Club.

Cheers to our Tommy as fundraising efforts for Alzheimer’s Society tops £6,000

The crash happened off Trafford Drive, Little Hulton

Woman helped out of car after road crash

Cllr Tracey Wilkinson has said HGVs are causing disruption for residents

Residents call for action after HGVs keep getting 'stuck' in their street

The Audi driver was seen racing another car in Farnworth

'Racing' Audi driver caught with knife, axe and drugs

Arrest after large scale emergency response

Arrest after large scale emergency response

Tactical Aid unit, police and firefighters called to incident as area taped off

pictures Tactical Aid unit, police and firefighters called to incident as area taped off

Businessman Jack Abady will be supporting a major refurbishment at Farnworth youth club Believe Achieve

Businessman supports 'amazing' youth club's major revamp plans

Joanne being appreciated for her quick-thinking

Asda worker saves little boy's life with quick thinking

The Royal Bolton Hospital

Royal Bolton patient’s shock as he gets caught in a lift for 45 minutes

Frederick Street.

Updates as 60-year-old man taken to hospital after mobility scooter crash with car

The new medical college hopes to attract students from Bolton like physio assistant Dean Ramsden

Crunch vote set for 'first of its kind' new Bolton medical college

Tracy Walters wants to 'give something back' after her own experiences with Sands

Bolton woman who lost baby using experience to help others in the same position

Dorothy Whitaker, aged 94, was present at the Queen's Coronation

Bolton woman's royal invite to the Queen's Coronation

Jayne Allman, CEO of the Banana Enterprise Network

Walk this way to find out the history of one of Bolton's most historic halls

Founder Tunde Olasupo has been honoured with a Platinum Champion Award

Father of baby who died after hospital failures dedicates his Royal Award to his late son

A driver who was chased down and boxed in by police turned out to fail a cannabis test

Drug driver arrested after being boxed in by police

Farnworth Fire Station's open day was successful

People flock to Farnworth Fire Station to meet their local firefighters

Charity, Banana Enterprise, will put in a bid tomorrow

Multi-million pound bid to restore historic Bolton hall wins backing of key partner

The car was seized on Harbury Close, Deane

'Suspicious' car seized after being found with false plates

We want to see your Jubilee celebrations and street parties in Bolton

We want to see your Jubilee celebrations and street parties in Bolton