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Bolton News Business Awards returns for 2026 - how to enter and categories
The Bolton News Business Awards are back for 2025 and this year is set to be the biggest one yet.
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The Bolton News Business Awards will return for 2026 🏆
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@boltonnews.bsky.socialHundreds of properties without power after multiple 'unexpected incidents'
Hundreds of properties without power after multiple 'unexpected incidents'
Hundreds of houses have been left without power in Bolton this morning after multiple incidents.
Traffic lights down at major town centre junction
Traffic lights down at major town centre junction
Traffic lights at a major town centre junction are down, causing traffic issues.
Driver smashes into police cars to make dramatic escape
Driver smashes into police cars to make dramatic escape
A driver smashed into two police cars in Farnworth to make an escape in a dramatic video shared widely on social media.
Hunt still eyeing a Daisy charge for play-off spots
Hunt still eyeing a Daisy charge for play-off spots
Daisy Hill manager Nicky Hunt is looking for his side to deliver a double blow to AFC Blackpool when they travel to the Fylde coast on Saturday in the North West Counties League First Division North, writes Ian Templeman.
Council considers running their own children's care homes after £20m overspend
Council considers running their own children's care homes after £20m overspend
Bolton Council may open their own care homes after overspend on children’s services last year ran into the tens of millions.
New rights to help tackle 'national emergency' of violence against women
New rights to help tackle 'national emergency' of violence against women
Alleged sex assault and rape victims could soon have extra rights to stop their cases being dropped.
New body to drive town centre regeneration could have 'compulsory purchase' powers
New body to drive town centre regeneration could have 'compulsory purchase' powers
A new body aimed at driving the regeneration in Bolton could have powers including the “compulsory purchase” of property, town hall heard
Climbers take on Everest size challenge right here in Bolton
Climbers take on Everest size challenge right here in Bolton
Six intrepid Bolton climbers took on an Everest-sized challenge yesterday to raise over £1000 for the Climbers Against Cancer charity.
Children celebrate start of Ramadan with free storytelling workshop
Children celebrate start of Ramadan with free storytelling workshop
Families across Bolton have snapped up all places for a free storytelling and crafts workshop at the Octagon Theatre, celebrating the start of Ramadan.
Solicitor 'failed to prove case' in damages claim against elderly widow leaseholder
Solicitor 'failed to prove case' in damages claim against elderly widow leaseholder
A solicitor “failed to prove his case” in his appeal for damages against an elderly widow leaseholder, a court ruled.
Council 'confident' crucial payment stopped since pandemic will soon return
Council 'confident' crucial payment stopped since pandemic will soon return
The leader of Bolton Council leader has said he is “pretty confident” a crucial payment stopped during the pandemic will soon return.
Meet the Bolton woman who is living a year in fancy dress
Meet the Bolton woman who is living a year in fancy dress
A Bolton woman is proving that fancy dress is not just for Halloween or parties, as she pulls on a different costume every single day for a year to raise money for charity.
Steamy Forbidden Nights show comes to Bolton this Feb
Steamy Forbidden Nights show comes to Bolton this Feb
Bolton is in for a night of mischief as the hit show Forbidden Nights comes to the Albert Halls this weekend.
CCTV in park to murals celebrating Bolton's famous faces as part of £1.5M boost
CCTV in park to murals celebrating Bolton's famous faces as part of £1.5M boost
A funding boost worth £1.5M is set to be spent on a range of measures including new CCTV cameras and improvements at public parks.
Leave us a loan! The Buff's great big transfer window debrief
Leave us a loan! The Buff's great big transfer window debrief
Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back with the biggest Bolton Wanderers podcast, packed with headlines, emails and big match predictions.
Availability key for Wanderers in their transfer window business - Fergal Harkin
Availability key for Wanderers in their transfer window business - Fergal Harkin
Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin has discussed the key factors in their January transfer window business.
'We always had possibilities' - Fergal Harkin on curveballs & goalkeeper change
'We always had possibilities' - Fergal Harkin on curveballs & goalkeeper change
Fergal Harkin insists Bolton Wanderers were ready for the 'curveballs' that came their way during the January transfer window.
'He can do a bit of everything' - Schumacher's praise for versatile Kyle Dempsey
'He can do a bit of everything' - Schumacher's praise for versatile Kyle Dempsey
Kyle Dempsey's ability to adapt to different jobs in the Bolton Wanderers midfield is proving vital for head coach Steven Schumacher.
Bolton dog attack leaves girl, 10, with ‘life changing injuries’
Bolton dog attack leaves girl, 10, with ‘life changing injuries’
Bolton police responded to a serious incident this afternoon in Great Lever after reports of a dog attack on Roseneath Road.
'Driving a better bargain' - Fergal Harkin on Aaron Morley's Wycombe departure
'Driving a better bargain' - Fergal Harkin on Aaron Morley's Wycombe departure
Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin has discussed the fee gained for Aaron Morley from Wycombe and the net transfer spend.
Plant hire company fined thousands after digger bucket crushed worker's foot
Plant hire company fined thousands after digger bucket crushed worker's foot
A plant hire company in Tyldesley was fined thousands after a digger bucket crushed an employees foot.
Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin has say on club's loan policy
Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin has say on club's loan policy
Bolton Wanderers sporting director Fergal Harkin has discussed the club's transfer policy in the January transfer window.
WATCH: 'Stolen' Audi driven at 120mph before driver and passenger arrested
WATCH: 'Stolen' Audi driven at 120mph before driver and passenger arrested
A "stolen" luxury Audi was driven at speeds of over 120mph before its occupants were arrested this morning.
Review: Memory of Water at Octagon is beautifully observed black comedy
Review: Memory of Water at Octagon is beautifully observed black comedy
You’re never likely to laugh more at a funeral than you will at the Octagon’s latest production marking the 30th anniversary of Shelagh Stephenson’s award-winning black comedy The Memory of Water.
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' former teacher who has died
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' former teacher who has died
Tributes have been paid to an "inspirational" teacher from Bolton who has died.
Remembering a young soldier from Bolton who was killed in a bomb attack
Remembering a young soldier from Bolton who was killed in a bomb attack
Today is the anniversary of a tragic coach bombing which killed 12 people, including a young soldier from Bolton
ICYMI: Front pages of today's Lancashire Telegraph and Bolton News 📰
In-form Atherton LR seal a quickfire Padiham double
In-form Atherton LR seal a quickfire Padiham double
Many Atherton LR fans would have accepted four points against NWCFL Premier Division promotion contenders, Padiham, but their expectations were pleasantly wrong as the Yellows pick up another hard-earned three points in their six-pointer on Tuesday night.
Bolton man and 2 women arrested in £3M 'illegal TV streaming' raids
Bolton man and 2 women arrested in £3M 'illegal TV streaming' raids
A man and two women from Bolton were among four people arrested in connection with raids on a £3M suspected “illegal TV streaming” ring.
Murder investigation underway as man dies in Leicester city centre incident
Murder investigation underway as man dies in Leicester city centre incident
A man in his 20s has died after what is believed to have been a stabbing in Leicester city centre yesterday (February 3).
Corey Blackett-Taylor reveals his recipe for promotion at Bolton Wanderers
Corey Blackett-Taylor reveals his recipe for promotion at Bolton Wanderers
Corey Blackett-Taylor has torn a page out of Derby County's promotion book and brought it with him to Bolton Wanderers.
De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
Emergency declared on Jet2 flight approaching Manchester Airport
Emergency declared on Jet2 flight approaching Manchester Airport
A JET2 flight to Manchester Airport was forced to declare an emergency yesterday, February 3, after one of its pilots became incapacitated.
Six-car pile-up causes motorway delays during rush hour
Six-car pile-up causes motorway delays during rush hour
Motorists faced delays this morning after a six-car pile-up caused the M60 to partially shut between Prestwich and Clifton during rush hour.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Another night full of smiles for young Bolton footballers
Another night full of smiles for young Bolton footballers
The Key PE Cup returned with another magical evening of primary school football, filled with goals, determination, and the unmissable joy of children playing the game they love.
In-form Macca can be a matchwinner, says Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher
In-form Macca can be a matchwinner, says Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher
Steven Schumacher believes John McAtee can thrive at Bolton Wanderers after remaining with the club after the January transfer window.
'Game intelligence' - First impressions are good for new loan signings at Bolton
'Game intelligence' - First impressions are good for new loan signings at Bolton
Rob Apter and Corey Blackett-Taylor made an immediate impression on Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher prior to their debut at Wimbledon.
Lane closed on M60 after multi-vehicle crash - live updates
Lane closed on M60 after multi-vehicle crash - live updates
One lane of the M60 has been shut following a crash "involving a number of vehicles" with all emergency services are on scene.
'It’s not going to save pubs – a lot of them are gone already' - Bolton landlords
'It’s not going to save pubs – a lot of them are gone already' - Bolton landlords
Bolton publicans have slammed new rate relief plans for not going far enough and said they’re “not going to save pubs”.
Bolton schools in line for £30M of extra funding this year
Bolton schools in line for £30M of extra funding this year
Bolton council will discuss the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant on Tuesday February 3, with the latest grant package worth over £462m.
Pubs windows smashed for 2nd time in 2 weeks, prompting owner to turn into HMO
Pubs windows smashed for 2nd time in 2 weeks, prompting owner to turn into HMO
A Bolton pub has had its windows smashed for the second time in a fortnight, prompting its owner to turn it into an HMO
Popular country cafe expresses frustration after vandals strike again
Popular country cafe expresses frustration after vandals strike again
A popular country cafe has expressed frustration after their toilet was vandalised, just months after being smashed.
The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
Every week Greater Manchester Police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects.
The banned imitation firearms that can be converted into a gun
The banned imitation firearms that can be converted into a gun
Bolton police officers are supporting a national amnesty aiming to recover five specific models of BRUNI top and side‑venting blank‑firing imitation firearms, which will run until Friday , February, 27
Power station chimneys blown up in 'hush hush operation'
Power station chimneys blown up in 'hush hush operation'
Contractors carried out a top secret demolition job in August 1982 to put paid to two of Bolton’s biggest landmarks.
Hot Wheels Stunt Show bringing 'full-throttle excitement' to Manchester this summer
Hot Wheels Stunt Show bringing 'full-throttle excitement' to Manchester this summer
The Hot Wheels Stunt Show is coming to Manchester, taking over Co-Op Live as part of its UK tour
Inside the 360-degree experience lighting up Manchester Cathedral
Inside the 360-degree experience lighting up Manchester Cathedral
Luminiscence, a 360-degree immersive light and sound show, has launched its UK debut at Manchester Cathedral, transforming the historic landmark this January
Nearly 100 million journeys taken across the Northern network in one year
Nearly 100 million journeys taken across the Northern network in one year
Northern, which runs trains in Bolton, has reported its highest passenger demand since the pandemic.
Two people confirmed dead in Littleborough light aircraft crash
Two people confirmed dead in Littleborough light aircraft crash
Two people have tragically died following a light aircraft crash in Littleborough earlier today.
Investigation continues after Littleborough light aircraft crash
Investigation continues after Littleborough light aircraft crash
Emergency services have been investigating a light aircraft crash near Hollingworth Lake in Rochdale earlier today.
