Farnworth28 Apr 2026Parties pledge to get tough on HMOs before electionThere has been a particular increase in HMOs in Bolton town centre as well as in Farnworth and Horwich.28 Apr 202613 Mar 2026Woman's rape lies ruined our lives, say victimsMen who were falsely accused of rape by Stacey Sharples describe what has happened to them.13 Mar 20266 Nov 2025Driver finds smouldering firework under car bonnetFire crews across Greater Manchester attended a range of incidents Bonfire Night passed off peacefully.6 Nov 20259 Sep 2025Man jailed for 'savage' meat cleaver attack on womanMark Nuttall left his victim with life-changing injuries when he "couldn't get his way", police say.9 Sep 202526 Aug 2025Town's historical tramlines unearthed in roadworksContractors expose the tracks outside the Bolton town's library building.26 Aug 202520 Jul 2025Teenagers 'inspired' by Mancunian performance poetPoet Mike Garry says he wants to "empower young people and make them see the world differently".20 Jul 202518 Oct 2024Man who hurled racist abuse at Jewish family jailedRobert Taylor incited racial hatred online and targeted people at car boot sales, a court heard.18 Oct 202418 Sep 2024Fake designer goods 'worth £2m' found in shopThe goods included fake designer clothes, watches, trainers, perfumes, cigarettes and tobacco.18 Sep 20243 Dec 2023Body found after fire at suspected cannabis farmHuman remains were found during a search, a week after a "suspicious" blaze, police say.3 Dec 2023...