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2022 has seen a whole host of household price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.

Staff at the Althams in Farnworth on opening day

Your Money Matters Local Bolton travel agents finds success in shop move

The Wonder Circus is in Bolton now

Jubilee Tour circus rolls into town to put on 'wonderful show'

Farnworth and Kearsley first stands at a crossroads after the local elections results last week

Political party pledges to 'come back stronger' after shock local elections defeats

Farnworth Little Theatre present Arthur Miller's Broadway success in which war, business and self-interest clash.

Post-WWII mystery production to keep you guessing till the end

Two men were attacked at the Doe Hey Bowling and Social Club

Teenager arrested in relation to the attack of two men at a bowling green

Bobby Heywood Park last weekend

All the fun of the fair will roll into town this weekend

Adam and Kelly of Bolton Manbassadors at their roadshow in Farnworth

Bolton group holding roadshows as part of Mental Health Awareness Week

Ashton Haslam was badly injured after a moped crash last Saturday

WATCH: Residents 'saved boy's life' when he was left injured in road after crash

LIVE: Road traffic collision on major junction - delays expected

RECAP: Crash on major junction in Bolton

Flowers left outside Aiman Toor's home.

Dad accused of murdering daughter lied to police 'in panic', court told

Farnworth care home are hosting a circus

Circus to roll into town as care home brings fun to Bolton

Police investigate explosion heard last night

Couple say they heard an "almighty bang" and saw large flames - during explosion

Police launch investigation after explosion

Police launch investigation after explosion

Here is a photo of the bride arriving at Christ Church in Heaton in 1977. Do you know anyone pictured? Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk

Do you know anyone in this photograph getting married? Or do you have nice memories of the church

Fly tipping inside a children's play area

Upset and disgust as children's play area targeted by vandals and fly tippers

Foodbank appeals for volunteers

How you can make a real difference in your community

The bottles and can were confiscated outside Asda in Farnworth

Street drinkers get alcohol confiscated outside supermarket

Huge success the Big Bolton Easter Spring Clean Up

Residents come together for a big Easter Spring Clean Up

Redevelopment: The plans aim to transform Farnworth

APPROVED: 'Game changing' plan set to transform old market district into thriving town centre

Stolen: The car was found in Farnworth

Car stolen in Trafford Centre found abandoned in Farnworth

Easter clean up

Help your community with a big clean up today

Wayne and Suzanne have recently started their new business, The Pet Stop. Photos: Wayne Haslam

New Farnworth pet shop opens after closure of store in same shopping centre

Find out the best pubs to enjoy a pint of beer in Bolton...rated by our readers

PUBS Find out the best pubs to enjoy a pint of beer in Bolton...rated by our readers

Green Fold School pupils with eggs, Headteacher Gary Anders, the School Governer and Variety North West Director Lyn Staunton

Hundreds of Easter eggs donated to school

Glue trap use is prevalent in England. Photo: RSPCA

Warning of 'deadly glue traps' after hedgehog found stuck in one in Bolton

Chris Jackson on set at Farnworth Cricket Club

Farnworth Cricket Club swaps bats and balls for lights, camera, action!

From left to right: Shop keepers Muhammed Asif, and Ahmed Shafiq

Shopkeepers call for more support following anti-social behaviour incidents

Cosatto to put on showroom for products

Bespoke baby product specialist to open showroom to the public

Cricketer opens centre 'help talented young players achieve dreams'

Cricketer opens centre to 'help talented young players achieve dreams'

Bolton investment banker aims to inspire next generation with MBA scholarship

Goldman Sachs investment banker from Bolton wins MBA scholarship

Car parking at the Royal Bolton Hospital

New car park plan for Royal Bolton Hospital

The Bolton News front page on 15/03/2022

Payment update for The Bolton News home delivery customers

Scientists: Henry Jiele-James, Luke Bradshaw, Hafsa Patel, Catherine Anderson, Katie Roach, Emmie Fitzsimmons, Mya Crossley and Nieve Coldwell from St James's Church of England High School

Bolton school aims to inspire budding scientists at major festival

Crackdown: The jailing of burglar Liam Chalmers has prompted calls for more to be done to tackle burglaries and break-ins

Crackdown call after latest burglary case in break-in plagued area

WATCH: Family pay tribute to young PC on 40th anniversary of tragic murder

VIDEO: Family's touching tribute to young PC on anniversary of murder

CHEERS: Fun at The Queens Pub

PUBS Historic pub opened in 1800s to slake workers’ thirst is still thriving

Hope Cottage was built at the same time as the Bolton Leigh railway and housed the crossing keeper

Bolton's 'Stonehenge' becomes an ancient scheduled monument

Applications: One of the new bids has been made for a store on Morris Green Lane, Bolton

Stores in Bolton bid for new alcohol licences

Four people arrested following police chase of suspected stolen car

Police helicopter scrambled in police chase as 'stolen' car drives wrong way down major road

Willow now safe and sound with his family

Kind-hearted resident rescues couple's dog from the river

UPROOTED: Some of the trees were blocking paths

Ripped up trees still strewn over park ten days after storms

The road attracts many speeders

Drivers caught speeding on Bolton road

PARTNERS: Dave Cottom (Town Centre Pub Watch Chair and Chair of Best Bar None Steering Group), Cllr Mudasir Dean, Cllr Hilary Fairclough (Deputy Leader), Andrew Humphreys (Bolton Council Project Officer - Town Centre), Rachel Birch (Westhoughton Pub

Bar improvement scheme is going from strength to strength in Bolton

BINS: Here is a map of all the areas in Bolton which have community bin hoops

Community bin hoops have been a huge success across Bolton

LAUNCH: Deputy council leader Cllr Hilary Fairclough, safer communities cabinet member Cllr Mudasir Dean, Best Bar None (BBN) steering group chairman and landlord of The Swan Dave Cottom and Rachel Birch, Westhoughton licensee and vice-chair of BBN

Anti-drink spiking campaign rolled out across Bolton bars and clubs

FLASHBACK: Taxi marshals first operated in Bradshawgate

United approach to safer nights out can pay dividends for Bolton

BLUEPRINTS: An artist's impression of Kings Academy

Opening of new 900-pupil Bolton secondary school delayed for at least 12 months due to ‘delays in construction’

NUMBERED: Rock Hall has been numbered for their Buy a Brick fundraiser

Historic building numbered for fundraiser

EFFORTS: Great costumes by Bolton kids for World Book Day

13 great World Book Day costumes in Bolton...including the Queen and Darth Vader

SCENE: Lightwood Close, Farnworth

Man found dead after home-brew and sleeping tablets binge

AWARD: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust nominated for special award

Bolton health workers nominated for Royal Navy award

Tributes paid to much-loved mum who enjoyed travelling

ANNIVERSARY: Tyrers’ directors Richard, left, and Matt Buckle pictured with one of their latest coaches

Family buses firm is still really motoring after 50 years