Tag: Bolton

  • Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2026 – review

    Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2026 – review
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    For many, the August bank holiday is associated with festivals, with Reading/Leeds and Creamfields probably the most famous. But for me, it’s all about Bolton Food and Drink Festival.  Celebrating its 21st birthday in 2026, Bolton Food and Drink Festival is about a few of my favourite things – food, drink, music and Bolton.  This… Read more

  • Former gym unit could be transformed into day-to-night ‘café/bar’

    Former gym unit could be transformed into day-to-night ‘café/bar’

    Planning approval has been granted to turn an old gym on an industrial estate into a trendy café/bar.  The venue, which is set to be called Stanley’s, has permission to open in the former KeepFit unit on Dunscar Business Park, in Egerton, creating 14 full-time jobs in the process. Planning drawings by Bolton-based architect firm… Read more

  • Cult Farnworth pizza spot Twelve teases long-awaited return

    Cult Farnworth pizza spot Twelve teases long-awaited return

    Back in October 2022, a very short Facebook post by my favourite pizza spot deeply upset me. Twelve’s 46-word statement simply read: “We are heartbroken to announce this is the last weekend of Twelve – book your slot, there’s not many pizza’s left but you know they’re going to be great! We love you all… Read more