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David Gregory
James Pilkington

This is the hardest column I've had to write on behalf of Bolton FM, there has been incredible sadness at Bolton FM this week as David Gregory passed away earlier this week.

Oct 3

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Memories are made of Hits Photo
Memories are made of Hits
James Pilkington

Listening to, and enjoying music, is a universal experience. 

Sep 26

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Bolton Pride 2019
James Pilkington

Bolton Pride returns for its annual three day festival this weekend packed with even more colour, fun and love as it celebrates its fifth year.

Sep 19

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Teenage Market
James Pilkington

This Saturday sees the last Teenage Market of the year on Victoria Square, and Bolton FM will be there supporting the event.

Sep 12

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The Bolton FM wall calendar is filling up! Photo
The Bolton FM wall calendar is filling up!
James Pilkington

Back for it's frothy fourth year, Bolton Hospice's Bubble Rush 5K is ready to burst in Queens Park this Sunday! 

Sep 5

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Festival a Great Success
James Pilkington

Bolton Food and Drink Festival saw 400,000 descend on Bolton town centre during the Bank Holiday.

Aug 29

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Festival Radio
James Pilkington

Festival Radio returns to Bolton this Bank Holiday! 

Aug 15

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Compact Cassette
James Pilkington

Spurred on by the vinyl revival, music buyers are returning to the cassette for its retro appeal, collectability and its novelty value. The return of the humble cassette coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Sony Walkman this month, celebrated in a new exhibition at the Sony museum in Tokyo, which runs until September 1.

Aug 8

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Volunteer
James Pilkington

No volunteers, no Bolton FM - it is really that straightforward. 

Aug 1

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