A brand-new food hall offering a range of cuisines from across the world has just opened inside Bolton Market.
Fresh off-the-back of the town being named Greater Manchester’s new ‘Town of Culture’, Bolton is already proving why 2024 is its year, as the latest development in the wider £5.9 million transformation of its town centre-based Market is now complete, and officially opened its doors to the eagerly-awaiting public last Friday (7 June).
Bolton is already known as one of our region’s foodie capitals, largely thanks to the annual – and very popular – Bolton Food and Drink Festival, which will be making a 2024 return this August bank holiday weekend, but now the opening of the new food hall cements the town as champions of food all year round.
Visitors to Bolton Market’s new food hall will be able to tuck into a wide range of cuisines from all across the globe.
Japanese, Caribbean, Indian, Italian, are just some of the tasty cuisines food traders will be serving up inside the Market food hall, as well as gourmet burgers, healthy chicken, sandwiches, freshly-cooked kebab dishes, sweet drinks and desserts, and so much more.
There’ll be a variety of options available for lunchtimes, after-work treats, and weekend dining too.
Aside from the foodie offering, there’s also a new gin bar from The Bolton Gin Company, named Chill, and the new venue is also home to several sports screens set to show all the action from the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024 football championship.
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Then, as a way of making the venue a nighttime destination too, Bolton Market will be extending its operating hours and the food hall will stay open later on Fridays and Saturdays, with local musicians and acoustic acts invited along to entertain diners.
Both indoor and outdoor seating is available at the new food hall – with room for 200 people to sit indoors, and a further 160 seats on offer outside.
A new food hall with a gin bar, sports screens, and more has opened inside Bolton Market / Credit: Bolton Market
Jon Dyson, who is the Director of Place at Bolton Council, said he’s excited for the new food hall to offer “even more variety” to the town.
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He continued: “After more than 70 food and drink traders toured the premises and expressed interest, the final selection was based on individual business cases and how we could provide a variety of options for customers.
“With Bolton being a popular place to work and study, this new venue will offer more dining choices for lunchtime breaks, as well as being a great addition to the town’s weekend hospitality scene, offering live music, entertainment, and sports on screens.”
Bolton Market Food Hall is now open from Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-5pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am-9:30pm, Sunday from 12pm-6pm, and closed on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Featured Image – Paul Heyes (via Bolton Council)
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Emmerdale star Danny Miller to host brand-new family festival in Bolton this weekend
Danny Jones
Stockport-born actor and soap star Danny Miller is hosting a brand-new family-friendly festival in Bolton and it’s kicking off this weekend.
The long-serving Emmerdale face and winner of I’m A Celebrity 2021 is taking his Albert’s Bookshelf series, launched with Capital FM co-host Nigel Clucas back in July 2023, and turning into a daytime festival with fun for all ages.
Set to pop up at Open Air Bounce over in the Greater Manchester borough this Sunday, the first-ever Albert’s Bookshelf Summer Festival will see live readings from special guests, celebrity meet-and-greets and a whole host of activities.
A great one to keep the kids busy with something wholesome this weekend – especially if they’re fellow bookworms.
The podcast and online audiobook format was named after Miller’s son, still just a toddler, and created this time last year as a creative birthday present for the little lad who, like many other mini Mancs and children all over the country, simply loves to read.
With stories and educational books brought to life with passionate narration from some of the best in the business, Albert’s Bookshelf has become a brilliant resource for kids to learn and immerse themselves in a world of fiction – the importance of which can never be understated at such a young age.
Now though, Miller and Clucas will be expanding their own imaginations and bringing the brand to life in person, with a total of 15 inflatables and bouncy castles, a foam party and much more.
The hope is to make it not just a special day for Albert and all the other kids coming along but for local families in general. There will also be live appearances from child-friendly performer MC Grammar, as well as comedian and actor Steve Royle.
There’s even staycation raffle prizes for the parents.
Miller and his drive-time partner Clucas.Miller, wife Steph, son Albert and baby daughter Edith.Credit: Albert’s Bookshelf/Danny Miller(via Instagram)
With storytelling at the very heart and soul of this wholesome event, the all-dayer is a great opportunity to get kids engaged with literature and reading in all forms.
Albert’s Bookshelf Festival takes place on Sunday, 7 July, groups can book in for a two-and-a-half-hour morning or afternoon session at the event.
Tickets are just £3.50 for adults, £10.95 for kids ages 1-3 and £13.95 for those aged four and over. You can grab yours HERE.
16-year-old boy charged following ‘reports of sexual assaults’ in Bolton park
Emily Sergeant
A teenager has been charged following several reports of sexual assaults at a popular park in Bolton last week.
After Greater Manchester Police (GMP) received reports of several incidents which occurred around the Queen’s Park area, close to Bolton town centre, last Friday morning (21 June), it’s now been confirmed that a 16-year-old boy has been charged.
The teenager cannot be named for “legal reasons” at this time, GMP stated.
He has been charged with attempted robbery, attempted rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, kidnap, assault, and stalking.
#ARREST | Officers from #Bolton’s neighbourhood crime team make an arrest after series of incidents today.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and sexual assault, following several incidents early this morning.
— Bolton North Police (GMP) (@GMPBoltonNorth) June 21, 2024
According to GMP, the 16-year-old was remanded to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today this past Saturday (22 June).
With a police investigation having subsequently opened following the incidents, and now well underway, investigating officers are now appealing for anyone with any information, or who may have seen some suspicious actions or items in the area, to come forward.
This includes anyone who may have possession of CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage.
A teenager has been charged following ‘reports of sexual assaults’ in a Bolton park / Credit: GMP
“While we have secured a charge, we are continuing to appeal for information,” commented Detective Sergeant Carla Deighton.
“I would urge anyone who may have witnessed anything yesterday to please get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information or footage can contact GMP on 101 or via gmp.police.uk, quoting log 528 of 21/06/24, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Emily Sergeant -
11th June 2024 
