The hunt is on once again to find Bolton's Best Hairdresser – and we need your help to crown our 2026 champion! www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2581166...

Halfway through our annual Schitt's Creek pilgrimage when I saw the news about Catherine O'Hara. What a woman 💔💔💔

Front page of this week's Bury Times on sale Thursday📰 #TomorrowsPapersToday | @burytimes.bsky.social

"'PETROL-BOMBING' ORDEAL FOR FAMILY" @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @burytimes.bsky.social Full Story: t.ly/0yYEh A #Bury resident is in shock after her family home on #SouthTerrace near #KendalDrive in #Redvales was "petrol bombed". #BuryTimes #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

Front page of this week's Bury Times on sale Thursday📰 #TomorrowsPapersToday | @burytimes.bsky.social

'Thoughts of people across Bolton' with those killed in horrific crash

"TRAIL HUNT BAN 'OUTRAGE'" @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @lancstelegraph.bsky.social Full Story: t.ly/E7IqY #HolcolmbeHunt has spoken about an 'outrage'. UK Government looks to ban #TrailHunting as part of an #AnimalWelfare strategy. #LancashireTelegraph #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

"FAMILY'S SHOCK AS CAR PLOUGHS INTO HALLWAY" @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @boltonnews.bsky.social #SarahHargreaves was in her #VernonStreet home when the vehicle drove into her house, ending up in the hallway. #BoltonNews #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

I discovered tonight that I can listen to Lily Allen's new album in full almost twice over while driving home from the office. This is how I'll be measuring time from now on. Walk to the shops? Three tracks. Food shopping in Lidl? 10 tracks.

"'WE DON'T FEEL SAFE'" @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @burytimes.bsky.social Full Story: t.ly/czd7b Residents at #MossesHouse near #Bury, have shared fresh fears around their safety after a neighbour was found dead. #BuryTimes #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

The way Lisa Valentine was treated on Monday was appalling. In her own words for the Bury Times, she addresses what happened. @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social @burytimes.bsky.social

"'HIGH-VISIBILITY PRESENCE'" @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @burytimes.bsky.social Full Story: t.ly/IBf4a Police have stepped up patrols at places of worship across the Borough following the #TerroristAttack on a #synagogue in #Crumpsall. #BuryTimes #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

Health facility at the centre of investigation given new name

New Indian buffet promises to bring ‘prices not seen anywhere else’

High school students take ‘life-changing’ trip to Kenya

Little Mix star heading to Bury coffee shop as new album launches

College lecturer wins tribunal after making ‘r*tard’ comment

High street store to close 2 years after opening in Bury town centre

"THREE MEN ARE CHARGED WITH MURDER" @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @burytimes.bsky.social Three men have been charged with the murder of #MohammedAfzal. Teenager was killed at a #CarPark near to #MarketStreet in #Bury. FULL STORY: t.ly/IBlsd #BuryTimes #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

Drug arrest and near 50 tickets issued in police operation

‘This has not been an easy decision to make’: Vet surgery to permanently close

Food festival back this weekend for 'biggest event yet' with Bury chef headliner

School academy denies headteacher suspension claims amid growing rumours

‘Proper tight that!’: Heaton Park ‘Gallagher Hill’ closed off ahead of Oasis gigs

Radio DJ to host show from house of ‘biggest Oasis fan in Bury’

‘Work from home if possible’: Travel advice issued ahead of tomorrow’s Oasis gig

All you need to know about the Oasis Live ‘25 homecoming gigs in Manchester

If you're heading to #HeatonPark this weekend for the Oasis Live '25 gigs, we've got you covered with live blog 🐝

Oasis fans travelled from Australia to Heaton Park for homecoming gig

"SCHOOL'S GRAFFITI SHOCK" Full Story: t.ly/IBG-B @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @burytimes.bsky.social Staff at a #HeatonPark Primary and Nursery School discovered "racial slurs" had been graffitied in a child's play area. #BuryTimes #TomorrowsPapersToday #IBPAPERS

A great piece of investigative journalism from Lisa Valentine for the Bury Times, digging into whether local shops are complying with the recent law change around disposable vapes📰 @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social @burytimes.bsky.social

We tried to buy illegal vapes in Bury town centre – this is what happened

Tributes to ‘exceptional and humble’ journalist who has died aged 49

Eight Bury schools set to receive share of £54m funding for essential work

'Rogue' park peacocks spotted in gardens across borough

IN PICTURES: Hit 90s band music video filmed in Bury to air tonight

Inquest opens into death of teenage dad in Bury

"HUNT FOR KILLER DRIVER OF A 'DEVOTED DAD'" Full Story: t.ly/x7hb1 @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social leads tomororw's @burytimes.bsky.social reporting Police are investigating the death of #BrandonPorterKershaw after a major Road Accident in #Bury. #BuryTimes #IBPAPERS #TomorrowsPapersToday

Half of our published writers are from middle-class backgrounds, and only 10 per cent are working class. Why?

Family's tribute to 'devoted dad' as police search driver of vehicle in murder probe

Smoke seen for miles around as crews tackle moorland fire

Police issue update on raid in Bolton amid 'Hitler party' probe with Nazi memorabilia

‘It carried hope, heartbreak and heroism’: VE Day at Bury Transport Museum

I've been flexing the old creative muscles over on Substack if you fancy reading my personal ramblings. lisavalentine.substack.com/p/thoughts-o...

Me on a weekly basis (forever banging on about how wonderful libraries are).

Bury Times: "FATAL CRASH DAD'S FAMILY IN COURT FURY" @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @burytimes.bsky.social. FULL STORY: t.ly/dJYgj Family of #GavinAndrews considering appeal over "insulting" length of sentences handed to those responsible. #BuryTimes #IBPAPERS #TomorrowsPapersToday

Police appeal for missing Bury man who was last seen more than 2 weeks ago

Bury Times: "NEW TRAMS BRIDGE BID @lvalentinejourno.bsky.social for @burytimes.bsky.social . FULL STORY: t.ly/KBASS Fresh plans have been unveiled to overhaul Bury Interchange as part of a major £80m transformation. #BuryTimes #IBPAPERS #TomorrowsPapersToday

@lvalentinejourno.bsky.social is such an asset to the @burytimes.bsky.social team, she loves the area and really cares about telling the stories that matter to our readers. In the short time she's been with us, Lisa has been a breath of fresh air and always puts people at the heart of her work.

The Bolton News: "SHOCK AFTER MAN ATTACKED WITH MACHETE" #LeahCollins for @BoltonNews.BSky.social. FULL STORY: t.ly/V0FLI Digital article by @LValentineJOURNO.BSky.social. A community has been left in shock after a man was attacked by a machete in a shop. #BoltonNews #IBPAPERS #TomorrowsPapersToday