Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council3 days agoCouncil worker stole £900k from benefits claimantsRichard Shaw used his knowledge of the council's systems to fund luxury lifestyle, including BMWs and a holiday lodge.3 days ago4 Feb 2026Greater Manchester's council elections in 2026People living in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May.4 Feb 202625 Jan 2026'I was hospitalised after eating pork scratchings'Ruanda Davis says she has never been so ill in her life after eating the Mr Porky products.25 Jan 202615 Oct 2025'You can visit our town but leaving is a nightmare'Traffic has become so bad in one town, parents say they struggle picking children up from school.15 Oct 202527 Sep 2025'My life has been transformed by washing cars'Luis Green is one of several young people being helped by charities backing entrepreneurs in Bolton.27 Sep 202513 Sep 2025'My five-year-old son was suspended for 15 days'A Bolton mum says she feels her son is suspended from his primary school when teachers 'can't cope'.13 Sep 20258 Jul 2025Man charged after £900k went missing at councilBolton Council said an employee was dismissed and police were contacted following an investigation.8 Jul 20258 Jun 2025Ironman event visitors warned of parking scamMotorists are warned about parking scams in Bolton ahead of the triathlon event.8 Jun 202521 May 2025Homes plan on land set to be sold for £4Church Wharf in Bolton will receive about £5m in grant funding. 21 May 2025...