A popular karate teacher based in Blackrod has been awarded a prestigious Blue Plaque for her outstanding achievements to the local community. Amanda Winstanley has been teaching karate at Blackrod’s ...

Charlene Bessell, founder of Horwich Cleanup Brigade, said illegal dumping in the town, especially in the "Railway Terraces" area, can take "weeks" or "months" to collect. She said: “The Railway ...

A man has slammed the housing association landlord of his home after he and his family were left without hot water or heating ...

Clark Craft in Railway Street, Ramsbottom, has been at the heart of the town since it first opened in the mid-80s. A creative hub opposite the heritage railway station, it gives shoppers the chance to ...

Bridge Street, Bolton, 1960 (Picture: Newsquest) It was taken to illustrate a story that the Co-op had put up a series of Christmas trees on the canopy that ran the length of the exterior of the store ...

The TransPennine Express (TPE) graduate scheme offers four placements for recent university graduates, providing an opportunity to start a career in the rail industry. The roles cover various areas of ...

Nominations open today and close on Sunday, February 9. To nominate visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNBEST or click here The ten hairdressers with the most nominations will go through to the second round ...

The three-storey Digital & Engineering Centre at the college, Deane Road, was opened by Mayor Andy Morgan with new principal Liam Sloane celebrating the latest addition to campus. Built with a ...

A business financing company has launched a new collaboration with a global payment processing firm. One.funding, based on Aspinall Close in Bolton, has announced its partnership with Worldpay to ...

Bolton Wanderers head coach Steven Schumacher is in a comfortable position as his club goes into the final day of the January transfer window.

A domestic abuser has been handed extra time in prison after further reports of rape, assault and coercive behaviour ...

St Bede CE Primary Academy in Morris Green has been honoured by the British Council with the International School Award. The accolade, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, acknowledges schools ...