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The Gates Radio Station is Taking Over Bolton FM! Photo
The Gates Radio Station is Taking Over Bolton FM!
Mark Williamson

The Gates Radio Station – run by the amazing young broadcasters from The Gates Primary School – is taking over the airwaves on Bolton FM!

April 2025

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Bolton Fashion Festival 2021 Photo
Bolton Fashion Festival 2021
Keith Harris

Bolton FM presenter Rachael Darne co-hosted the prestigious Bolton Fashion Festival, which took place on 9th October at the Premier Suite, University of Bolton Stadium.

October 2021

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One Night in Bolton Photo
One Night in Bolton
Mark Williamson

Listen again to a new radio play by local stage and screen writer Becky Prestwich which made its debut on Bolton FM on Tue 15 June, performed by talented members of the Young Octagon Company.

August 2021

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David Greenhalgh leader of the council  passes away Photo
David Greenhalgh leader of the council  passes away
Andrew Dickson

Message from Andrew Dickson  Chairman Bolton FM following the sad news of David Greenhalgh leader of the council  passing away

July 2021

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Happy 11th Birthday Photo
Happy 11th Birthday
Andrew Dickson

Bolton FM was formed in the year 2008 by a group of local interested parties and supported by the council.

June 2020

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Towels and Socks Photo
Towels and Socks
James Pilkington

'A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have…' 

March 2020

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International Women's Day Photo
International Women's Day
James Pilkington

International Women's Day takes place on Sunday 8th March. It is a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

March 2020

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BRIT Awards Photo
BRIT Awards
James Pilkington

Lewis Capaldi was the big winner at the 2020 BRIT Awards, taking home two prizes at this year's ceremony.

February 2020

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Midnight Memories Photo
Midnight Memories
James Pilkington

Bolton Hospice is hosting its 14th annual Midnight Memories walk on June 20th and wants more people to sign up to make it the best ever, hoping to make every step count. 

February 2020

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