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Grandad's lung cancer caught early at supermarket scan as 10, 000 saved by checks
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (527+ words) A Bolton grandfather whose lung cancer was caught early after a supermarket scan has urged others to attend checks as more than 10, 000 cases have now been detected through NHS mobile units. Ken Roberts, 74, was diagnosed with stage one lung cancer…...
Boots Opticians opens inside Morrisons in Bolton " eye care that fits everyday life
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (472+ words) There's great news for Bolton locals: Boots Opticians has opened a brand-new store inside Morrisons on Blackhorse Street " bringing trusted eye care into a place that fits into everyday routines. Whether it's before the usual food shop or as part…...
Bolton doctor tackles menopause and ADHD in groundbreaking book
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (495+ words) A health expert is breaking new ground with a book that shines a light on overlooked areas of women's health. Dr Helen Wall, a GP partner and menopause specialist based in Bolton, has written Menopause and ADHD: How to Navigate…...
New role for local businesswoman to make workplaces the best they can be
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (509+ words) A Bolton construction leader has been appointed chair of a charity focused on workplace mental health. Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Plodder lane based contractor Seddon, now chairs Mates in Mind, a workplace mental health charity supporting mental health in high-risk…...
'Anxiety and worry are certainly rife in our nation ' and what we can do
1+ week, 2+ day ago (432+ words) Recent research produced by the organisation Forth shows that 1 in 5 people in the UK experience stress daily and almost two-thirds weekly. Anxiety and worry are certainly rife in our nation and in our town, and this is understandable. After all,…...
Bolton man, 35, dies after New Year drug and alcohol binge
1+ week, 2+ day ago (381+ words) A 35-year-old man died after taking drugs on New Year's Eve, an inquest heard. He suffered a seizure linked to drug toxicity. Leon Anthony Bent, of Central Place, Bolton, was pronounced dead at Royal Bolton Hospital on January 11, 2026, following 11 days…...
Very real dangers" Bolton vets see rise in pets poisoned by everyday garden plants
1+ week, 2+ day ago (427+ words) Bolton 's vets have issued an urgent warning to pet owners about the very real dangers plants and seeds pose to cats and dogs. Vets are said to be already seeing a rise in avoidable cases linked to toxic plants…...
'It's so important women get seen and heard' - leading Bolton doctor
1+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) A book by Bolton GP who became a familiar face during the Covid pandemic is now on sale. Dr Helen Wall, who helped lead Bolton's response to coronavirus officially released her new book Menopause and ADHD: How to Navigate Hormone…...
Government hits key NHS target to cut waiting times for patients
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1139+ words) The Government has hit a key target on cutting the number of people waiting for NHS care, with health leaders calling it a "significant achievement. An estimated 65. 3% of patients in England in March began hospital treatment within 18 weeks of referral,…...
'It must continue' neurodivergent support scheme seeks urgent funding boost
1+ week, 6+ day ago (332+ words) A wellbeing scheme is seeking urgent funding. Spark Shift, which supports neurodivergent adults across Bolton and Bury, delivers sessions for those diagnosed with or awaiting assessment for ADHD and autism. It is delivered through a collaboration between Lumina Pathways CIC…...