Bolton

Bolton is a town within Greater Manchester, England. Recent news highlights two contrasting events impacting the area. Firstly, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a bid to bring the Ryder Cup golf tournament to Bolton, specifically to Hulton Park. This would be the first time in nearly 60 years that the Ryder Cup is held in the north of England. Secondly, Bolton is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal head-on collision between a taxi and a car on Wigan Road. The crash resulted in the deaths of four people, including a taxi driver and three teenagers, and left five others injured. The incident has prompted a police investigation and expressions of grief from the community, with tributes being paid to the deceased taxi driver.