1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (924+ words) Visitors will have several opportunities to explore the archaeological excavation at Two Lads Cairns on the Smithills Estate next month. Across a series of events, the public can see the archaeological dig up close and discover more about the history…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (491+ words) There are lots of villages in Lancashire, whether they’re tucked away or close to bigger towns and cities. This spot with an old toll house and a pleasant walkway for visitors and locals to enjoy has a name you might…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (220+ words) Families looking for a day out this summer are being invited to Smithills Open Farm, where a packed programme of activities is running throughout the school holidays. Visitors can meet more than 1,000 animals, including a number of recent arrivals such…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (153+ words) A weekly yoga class is helping residents focus on wellbeing, relaxation, and movement in a supportive setting. The session is held on Mondays at Claypool Primary School in Horwich from 7pm to 8pm and is open to people of all abilities, with…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago   (366+ words) A nine-year-old has won a T-shirt design competition with a bold and colourful jigsaw-inspired entry. Riley Rose, a pupil at Leigh St Mary's Primary School, created the winning design for this year’s Wigan Pride T-shirt, impressing judges with a playful…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (350+ words) A racist offence and a breach of a court order are among the latest cases involving people from Bolton. We've rounded up three recent Bolton cases heard by magistrates - read on to find out who's been in the dock. A…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (273+ words) A MINISTER from Tennessee is visiting historic chapels in Bolton and Atherton. Reverend Chris Buice, from the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, will be visiting Chowbent Unitarian Chapel on August 9 as well Walmsley Unitarian Chapel. Known for his…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (376+ words) During hot weather, seaside resorts and local pools can become incredibly packed with people. If you would prefer to relax and cool down in a more secluded spot, you might enjoy wild swimming, where you can enjoy the surrounding countryside…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago   (962+ words) If you've been watching Clarkson's Farm, you'll already know about the Diddly Squat Farm Shop and The Farmer's Dog pub. Even if you're not a fan of Jeremy Clarkson's hit documentary series about life on his Cotswolds farm, you'll probably…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (365+ words) An independent opticians is calling for greater awareness of a common but often overlooked eye condition. Spurretts Opticians, based in Farnworth, is highlighting the impact of 'dry eye' as part of Dry Eye Awareness Month. Staff are urging people not…...