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Key vote after 'incredulous' reactions to planned £1.2M car park debt write off

Bolton Council has voted to reject controversial plans to write off £1.2million worth of debt owed by car parking company NCP. At an often heated meeting held on Wednesday evening, a majority of elected members voted in favour of a motion put by

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Teen arrested as police raid address after knifepoint robbery on estate

A TEENAGER has been arrested by police investigating a knifepoint robbery on the Johnson Fold estate. The robbery took place last night (Tuesday, November 28). Police say no injuries were reported, and an investigation was immediately launched

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RECAP: Council debates key motions and questions

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Family pay tribute to 'bubbly and caring' mum found dead near river in Bury

The family of a "bubbly and caring" mum who was found dead on a banking near the River Roch in Bury have paid tribute to her. Police and other emergency services were called to reports of the concern for the welfare of a woman near the river on

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Cooking Christmas dinner this year? 6 ways to save on your energy bills

Let’s be honest, one of the best things about Christmas is all the food and drink available to consume without any judgement. From Quality Street tubs emptied within hours to plates piled high with roast potatoes and fridges full of cheese, it’

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Police arrest man and teen girl in 'vehicle theft' raids

A man and a teenage girl were arrested during a dawn raid today as part of an investigation into vehicle thefts. The pair, a 22-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl, were taken into custody after police stormed a home in Farnworth at around 7am

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​KBL Solicitors celebrate addition of Zoe Fleming to team

A legal firm with offices in Bolton and Blackburn has announced a new addition to their team. KBL Solicitors has hired  Zoe Fleming to head up their private client department, expanding wealth management and estate planning services across the

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Northern Lights set to be visible again tonight

The Northern Lights, also known as the AUrora borealis could be seen tonight and tomorrow in Bolton. The stunning display of lights could be cast over the town visible to the naked eye where skies are clear albeit briefly. The light phenomenon

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Can you use part-worn second hand tyres on your car? Experts explain

Whether you drive short journeys or take longer trips, you might be wondering if new or part-worn tyres are better for your car. Since the cost of living has increased, the idea of buying cheaper tyres could be more tempting as the nation tries

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Traffic lights out on major town centre junction

Motorists are being warned that traffic lights are out at a major junction Lights on the junction of Moor Lane and Ormrod Street are not working this afternoon, Wednesday, November 29.  Pictures show no traffic signals working on the junction

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Two men die as huge emergency service presence seen around canal

TWO men have died following a huge emergency service presence around the canal. Residents published footage on social media yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, November 28), which showed more than a dozen emergency service vehicles, including police,

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Motorist left in disbelief after getting town centre parking ticket

A motorist has been left in disbelief after getting a parking ticket while in Bolton town centre. James Peppard had parked his car on Ridgeway Gates, off Deansgate,  last Thursday (November 23) while taking a disabled friend to an appointment.

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Restaurant issues statement after fire shuts premises

A restaurant which caught fire earlier this week has issued a statement to customers as it remains closed following the blaze. The Lime Tree Restaurant on Bolton Road in Moses Gate was the site of the fire on Monday, November 27.  Yesterday

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Teenager arrested after crashing car during '90mph' chase, say police

A teenage BMW driver who failed to stop for police crashed into a motorway barrier while travelling at almost 90mph with officers saying the 'vehicle rolled through the air and landed on its roof'. The crash happened after the specialist Greater

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'Huge improvement' - Nathan Baxter happy with his Bolton Wanderers course

NATHAN Baxter is surprised by the progress he has made since signing for Bolton Wanderers. The former Chelsea keeper arrived in the summer with a solid CV, which included a spell in the Championship on loan with Hull City. He turned down opportunities

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Child to appear in court following investigation into robbery in Bolton

A child is due in court today after an investigation into a robbery in Bolton. The juvenile, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been charged with one count of personal robbery and one count of handling stolen goods. He has been

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Snow predicted for Bolton this weekend - as cold-health alerts issued for England

Snow is forecast for Bolton according to the BBC Weather Service as temperatures plummet. The forecast, as detailed by the BBC, states the borough will see light snow on Saturday with sleet showers predicted for Sunday and Monday. Temperatures

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How to clean stubborn stains from your car seat using this 80 pence vegetable

Stubborn stains on car seats can be a nuisance to remove with many motorists struggling to find a solution to this common problem. Luckily, a motoring expert has shared an unusual way to lift stains and make your car look as good as new. Using

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League One club part ways with long-serving manager

Ian Evatt is now among the top 10 longest-serving managers in the top four division of English football after Cambridge parted ways with Mark Bonner. Tuesday night’s 3-0 home defeat against Lincoln proved to be the final straw for Bonner, who was

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‘That’s disgusting and sick’: Customer says he found poo in delivery of shopping bags

A man says he has been left ‘disgusted and sickened’ after poo fell out of shopping bags delivered to his home. Phill Smith, of Blackburn, said he ordered the shopping from the Iceland food store online last Tuesday (November 21) and as he went

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The Met Office and UKHSA issue amber cold-health alerts

Amber and yellow cold-health alerts have been issued in parts of England by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The alert is in place until Tuesday, December 5, with average temperatures forecast to be less than 2C during

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Burndeners take to the Preston roads in numbers

A big group from Burnden Road Runners competed at the Preston 10-mile and five-mile road races - and returned good times. Preston Harriers hosted the penultimate race of the Club Championship where the weather did its best to dampen proceedings

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Christmas schedule for work due on railways and advice to commuters

Network Rail is offering advice to all customers in Bolton at the start of the festive period with planned work in the North West, Rail passengers in Network Rail’s North West and Central region will benefit from a better, more reliable railway

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Call to make 'play for all' a reality for all children at parks

A call is set to go out to make “play for all” a reality for disabled children in parks all across Bolton. Bolton Council runs public parks all over the borough, many of which have play areas for children but not all of which are equipped to make

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Outstanding secondary school gives 'pupils exceptional opportunities for growth'

One of Bolton's leading high schools is celebrating an outstanding inspection. St James' High School in Farnworth underwent a SIAM (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection. Inspectors were praised for the school's

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Police escort for 2 HGVs as they left Bolton

Bridge beams built in Bolton are to be used for a major London motorway after being transported with a police escort.  The beams were built by steel manufacturer Severfield, which has a plant in Lostock, and are to be used to create a new slip

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Baxter shows his worth as Wanderers equal 123-year-old defensive record

IAN Evatt hailed Nathan Baxter’s focus after he helped Wanderers equal a 123-year-old club record for consecutive clean sheets. Not since 1900 when English rugby union and football international John Willie Sutcliffe kept goal has a Bolton keeper

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Motion to call on Bolton Council to support 'ceasefire by all sides' in Gaza

A motion is set to be put to Bolton Council to support a “ceasefire by all sides” in Gaza. Last month Bolton Council leader Cllr Nick Peel put his name to a statement signed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calling for an end to the violence

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Fall in the number of Bolton roads in need of repair

The number of roads in desperate need of repair have fallen as a councillor says work to ensure they are fit for purpose continues. New data from the Department of Transport shows that in 2023, 14 A-roads and motorways in Bolton were in need of

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'Worrying' future as manufacturer calls in administrators

A Bolton based vehicle manufacturer is facing an uncertain future after going into administration. WN Vtech Holdings, based on Wigan Road at Hart Common in Westhoughton, has announced that it has had to appoint administrators after “experiencing

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Schoolchildren discover the secrets of Bolton Town Hall

A historic church organised a trip to the Mayor's parlour for its parishioners and school choir as its 125th celebrations continue. St Joseph’s RC Church in Halliwell is markings its milestone 125th anniversary and involved pupils and staff from

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Burnham was 'shouting into the abyss' calling for help for Bolton during pandemic

Andy Burnham has said he felt like he was “shouting into the abyss” when calling for help for areas like Bolton during the pandemic. The Greater Manchester Mayor has been speaking to the Covid-19 Inquiry this week and claimed he had repeatedly

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Students put on show at Harper Green

Pupils from Harper Green school, Farnworth who getting ready for their school production called Showstoppers in 2003. The show captured all their favourite moment from shows such as Annie, Cats, Oliver and Blood Brothers. Pictured are some

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PLAYER RATINGS: How the players fared in the 0-0 draw at Oxford United

WANDERERS (3-5-2). NATHAN BAXTER…8 Wanderers equalled a club record for successive clean sheets, and while he rightly says it was a team effort, those two saves in the first half were something special. GETHIN JONES…7. Didn’t seem to

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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted

UPDATE: Greater Manchester Police have since confirmed that one of the most wanted has now been accounted for. Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. ANTHONY WEBB, 39, is wanted on recall to

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Helen Flanagan returns to acting in new role based on famous character

Helen Flanagan is gearing up to make her stage debut next year as she returns to acting. The ex-Corrie star from Bolton announced the news on her Instagram page that she would be playing a role in Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter early next year.

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Egerton House Hotel transformed into stunning new care facility In Bolton

The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Mohammed Ayub, along with the Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Cllr Linda Thomas, have officially opened a new £13m care facility in Bolton. Located on Blackburn Road, on the site of the former Egerton House

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Concern raised over brightness of street lighting in borough

Concerns have been raised over the quality of street lighting in Bolton.  Cllr Hilary Fairclough of Astley Bridge has raised the issue of street lighting in the borough following concerns about visibility at roadworks on Crompton Way last week.

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More parents to get £1,200 free child care as applications open soon

More working parents will soon be able to access 15 hours of free childcare per week in the new year. It comes as applications open on January 2 for the first wave of the rollout of reforms expanding the amount of free childcare, the Department