Bolton Wanderers slipped to a 2-0 home defeat against neighbouring Wigan Athletic - but how did we rate the players on the day?

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has refused to set herself a deadline to bring illegal migration to heel despite admitting that the rate of illegal Channel crossings is “far too high”.

England arrived in Hamilton hoping to whitewash New Zealand’s Black Caps but found themselves “broken open” by a pace bowling clinic from Will O’Rourke. Ben Stokes’ side were scattered for 143 all out ...

Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes flirted with a fightback in a stand of 52 but England let themselves down badly as they lost their last five for the addition of just nine runs. Matt Henry wrapped up a ...

The Bolton News has published 13 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed ...

A mum received a very welcome early Christmas surprise at the annual jobs" target="_blank">work's do - a dream holiday to Disneyland for her and her two young ...

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has published its first Sustainable Development Report, showcasing 'significant' achievements in ...

Chief Superintendent Neil Blackwood has taken up the role and is eager to ensure the safety of Salford's residents.

Showcase Cinemas has also announced its Festive Flashback schedule, which includes screenings of The Polar Express, Elf and Home Alone.

Bolton is officially the most Christmassy city in the UK, according to new data. The town has 10,967 Christmas-related searches per 100,000 people. This is nearly ten times more than Hastings, which ...

A Bolton West MP has been elected to the Foreign Affairs Committee. Phil Brickell has been chosen by fellow MPs to join the House of Commons committee. The committee monitors and reports on the work ...

The event takes place on the Morrison's Supermarket site on Chorley Old Road between 10am and 4pm on December 28 and 29. Admission is free, and there is unlimited parking in the supermarket car park.