2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (396+ words) As we come to the end of the summer holidays, families across the country are preparing for the start of another academic year. Going back to school is hard enough for any child. There are new teachers, new timetables, perhaps…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago   (441+ words) Primary school pupils in Bolton are taking part in a powerful educational programme about the consequences of bad driving. Bolton has a poor record when it comes to crashes, some of which have claimed lives. Alongside police tackling dangerous driving,…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (580+ words) The number of easyJet cabin crew over 50 has more than doubled in four years, with those over 60 nearly quadrupling. Airline bosses said the rise followed an initiative launched in 2022 to encourage older workers, including “empty nesters”, to apply. Since then,…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (210+ words) The University of Greater Manchester's campus (Image: Adrian Greenhalgh) The University of Greater Manchester is the latest sponsor of this year’s Bolton News Business Awards. The four Bolton businesses shortlisted for the category this year are: Dr Greg Walker, Acting…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (561+ words) A groundbreaking new degree has been launched in Bolton to equip the next generation of students for the defence industry. This comes as the University of Greater Manchester, formerly Bolton, launched its new BEng Advanced Manufacturing Engineering for Defence, the…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (454+ words) A new campus has been launched in the Middle East as part of the Bolton’s university’s international expansion. The University of Greater Manchester Ras Al Khaimah campus was officially opened at Sheikh Khalifa City in the United Arab Emirates this…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (397+ words) A primary school has reported a break-in that caused damage and raised concerns about fire safety. Turton and Edgworth CE/Methodist Primary School in Edgworth, near Bolton, said significant damage was caused to the school grounds during the incident. In…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (315+ words) A student has achieved top GCSE results and is now setting her sights on a future in finance. Jada, a pupil at Thornleigh Salesian College, earned seven grade 9s, one grade 8, and a Level 2 Distinction in dance. She told The Bolton…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (138+ words) A 16-year-old is a step closer to his dream of becoming a vet after achieving strong GCSE results. Jacob Cronshaw, from Bolton, earned a double 8 in combined science at Westholme School and will now study biology, chemistry and English literature…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (232+ words) Twins are celebrating top GCSE results as they prepare to begin their A-level studies. Lucy and Sophie Holt, both 16 and from Bolton, achieved a string of high grades at Westholme School, with Lucy earning three grade 8s and two 7s, and Sophie…...