Ruby Watson

Multiple road closures in Radcliffe are scheduled as Spring Lane, Starling Road and Bridgefield Street undergo utility repair and maintenance work by Electricity North West and Virgin Media. Spring Lane will be affected for eight days with multi‑way signals in place, while Starling Road will close for five days with diversions provided for both directions. Bury Council issued a notice acknowledging the short‑notice disruption and outlining alternate routes.

Bolton ranked among the top‑ten UK postcode areas for viewing England’s early‑morning World Cup win over Mexico, based on BBC iPlayer data that showed regional differences in engagement. London areas, usually the strongest for viewership, saw relatively low overnight numbers. Fans across Bolton celebrated the victory at local venues, with large crowds gathering to watch the match and continue festivities after the final whistle.