Meet our professional journalism team

Journalist
Tom Guilfoyle is a Local News Journalist at Bolton Today. He holds a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and has a keen interest in the paranormal and local mysteries. He covers a broad range of stories across Bolton, including crime as well as arts and entertainment news. His reporting also extends to surrounding areas such as Astley Bridge, Westhoughton, and Horwich, where he focuses on cultural events and community stories. In addition, he contributes to special features on entertainment, local mysteries, reviews, and opinion pieces, including album reviews and wider analysis of cultural topics in the region.

Journalist
Pavithra Subarayan is a Local News Journalist at Bolton Today and a Senior News Reporter with more than seven years of frontline journalism experience. Known for her fearless and fact-driven reporting, she covers a wide range of stories including politics, sports, crime, health, investigative journalism, and live breaking news across Bolton and the wider UK. Her reporting spans areas such as Bolton Council, Astley Bridge, Westhoughton, Horwich, Farnworth, Kearsley, and Little Lever, while also covering UK Parliament, foreign policy, and international developments, particularly from India. With a strong commitment to public-interest journalism, Pavithra delivers accurate, timely, and impactful stories that keep readers informed and engaged.