A new community-run shop offering discounted groceries, a hub for skills training and a kitchen with free meals for children opened on Wednesday in the former Sunnyside Park Lodge.

Bolton2 hours ago

Culture

Bolton Museum launches Laura Knight exhibition on 19 September

From 19 September, Bolton Museum will display four of Dame Laura Knight’s paintings and a drawing together for the first time, alongside works by her contemporaries. The show runs until 10 January 2027 and includes a family day on 26 September.

Bolton3 hours ago

Council

Elephant statues returned to Newport Street as Bolton town-centre upgrades continue

Three restored elephant sculptures have been placed back on Newport Street, marking the latest phase of Bolton Council’s town-centre regeneration funded by the Pride in Place Impact Fund.

Bolton6 hours ago

Culture

Bolton International Film Festival marks 10th edition with 305 short films

The festival runs from 30 September to 4 October at The Light Cinema, showcasing premieres from over 120 countries and offering £10,000 and £3,000 funding pitches for filmmakers.

Bolton7 hours ago

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Top o' Selside

High Bethecar · 4.3 miles

Highest point; Wainwright summit is SW of this

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Brantwood

Haws Bank · 6.8 miles

Brantwood is the historic home of John Ruskin

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🗿 Monument

Handley Page Halifax LL505 Crash Site Memorial

Cockley Beck · 9.9 miles

The actual crash was a bit further S/W down the crags, but the plane skidded almost intact and landed approx E of here. It was later cut up to prevent further false sightings of a plane crash

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The Cathedral chamber

Stang End · 11 miles

View from the bottom of Cathedral Quarries down into 'The Cathedral' chamber through a large rock window

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Lingmoor Fell

Pye How · 12 miles

Lingmoor Fell is a fell in the English Lake District, situated eight kilometres west of Ambleside.

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