Radio Bolton FM

Bolton FM broadcasts from studios at Bolton Market on Ashburner Street, placing its community service in the town centre. It began on 20 June 2009 and operates as a not-for-profit community interest company. Local volunteers produce and present its programmes, with news, interviews, events and sport centred on the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton.

Daytime music ranges from older favourites to contemporary releases. John Entwistle is among the breakfast presenters, Phaedra Ritchie presents Drivetime and Big H's mid-morning show includes Hits and Headlines, inviting listeners to identify a year from records and news clues. Community Corner provides a separate setting for local views and interviews, while New Voices introduces newer members of the presenting team.

The evening selection is much more specialised. Tony Bridge presents The Classical Show, Paddy Johnson explores country and Joshua Stephan hosts The Rock Slot. Lorelei Redding's Dark Entries covers goth and related music. Ryan Wood presents Ryan's Indie Mix, while Foster the Music features original work and interviews with bands from the North West. These shows give both established genres and emerging musicians space beyond the daytime playlist.

Sport includes live Bolton Wanderers commentary through Wanderers Live, alongside wider discussion and coverage of local teams. The station also takes part in public events, including the Food and Drink Festival and Bolton Hospice's My Memories Walk. Training and work-experience opportunities accompany its broadcasting, so local residents can become programme makers as well as contribute stories, music and opinions.