Life & Community
Unsafe toys seized from Westhoughton Post Office
Officers investigating complaints about items being sold at Market Street premises
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Life & Community
One in three Bolton streets now in poor condition
Council halved road repairs in just three years as streets like yours fall into disrepair
Life & Community
Man in hospital after serious electric bike collision
Man in his 20s suffers serious head injury as police arrest four and appeal for witnesses
Culture
Could Greater Manchester be renamed to Manchester, GM?
A historic market comes back to life, football as narrative art, new spots for foodies and a herd is coming to Pennington Flash. All that in this week's Loom & Coal cultural round-up from the north west.
Life & Community
New street names raise eyebrows as Bowlands Hey expansion rolls on
Developer puts forward rural-themed names for final phase of nearly 600-home development on former farmland at Bowlands Hey
Life & Community
Confused about where your council tax goes? So are many others, say Bolton councillors
With misinformation on the rise, Bolton's town hall figures call for simpler, clearer explanations of council spending
Life & Community
Vandals rip up flowers and damage door at Westhoughton bowling club
Flowers torn out and damage left behind as volunteers appeal for help following latest act of vandalism at cherished community space
Life & Community
Police take action on dangerous parking in Westhoughton
Officers issue fines and conduct licence checks in response to residents’ concerns about road safety near schools
Eat & Drink
First-look at plans for new Capri restaurant in Westhoughton
Plans submitted to Bolton Council aim to merge former chippy and coffee shop into a stylish new venue called Capri Café and Restaurant
Home & Garden
Heatwave survival tips for your summer garden
When the sun finally comes out, it can take your garden by surprise. Here’s how to help your plants thrive when Westhoughton turns tropical.
Culture
Brit Awards uproot from London for cultural shift in Manchester
For the first time, Britain’s biggest music ceremony will be staged at Co‑op Live in 2026 and 2027—signalling a decisive move away from the capital
Culture
National Portrait Gallery brings digital spectacle to Salford’s waterfront
MediaCityUK hosts high-tech art show featuring historical icons