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'Missed opportunities to protect and support' woman murdered by partner, court rules
The sister of a woman who was murdered by her partner has urged all victims of domestic violence to "stand up and speak out" as they are “not alone". An inquest has found that Regan Tierney was killed by partner Daniel Patten at her home on Manchester
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Teen boxer 'responsible' after death of innocent man in town centre night of violence
A teenager was involved in two nights of town centre violence that ultimately left him “responsible” for the death of an innocent man, a court has heard. Brook Marshall-Byrne, now 20, was aged 19 when he became involved in two separate spates of
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Disruption after worldwide IT issue hampers Bolton GPs
An IT issue which shut down airports, cancelled flights, and took businesses offline led to several Bolton GPs being unable to access patient records. Of nearly 20 borough GPs contacted by The Bolton News, just one said they were not affected by
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Two-car crash led to main road being closed
A main road was closed off by police after a two-car crash. Leigh Road in Leigh was cordoned off by officers this afternoon, Friday, July 19, after the collision, which is said to have taken place at around 1.45pm. There are not believed
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Appeal to trace next of kin after man dies at care home
Police are appealing for assistance from the public to trace the next of kin of a man who died in at a care home in Horwich. John Holden died at St Catherine's Care Home on Queen Street on Monday (July 15). Appealing for information about Mr
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Extra police powers in town centre as schools set to break up
Police have been given extra powers in Bolton town centre today, Friday, with schools set to break up for the academic year. A dispersal order has been put in place from Moor Lane to Bradshawgate and from Trinity Street to St George's Road.
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£5 train ticket to Bolton University graduation costs woman more than £100
A £5 ticket to Bolton ended up costing a woman more than £100 after she selected an option for a "26-30 Railcard" on her phone while she was buying it – despite not having a railcard. While riding the Northern train to Bolton ready for my shift
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Free children activities kick off in Bolton this weekend
The council is launching a summer slate of free children's activities this weekend. The plans aim to celebrate the town's victory as the Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2024. From July 20 to August 31, public spaces like libraries, parks
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Hunt, Faye and Morais among ex-stars playing in charity match
Wanderers fans not heading to the Middlesbrough friendly this weekend can instead watch some former favourites taking part in a charity game. The event, which is organised by the Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group, is being held at Atherton Colls
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‘Majority’ of cops criticised in Baird review still work for GMP
The "majority" of police officers criticised in the review of Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) treatment of women and girls in custody are still employed by the force, the force's Chief Constable has said. Dame Vera Baird’s damning report was
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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers have been issued an urgent warning over £1,000 DVLA fines for mistakes when selling their cars to be scrapped. Motorists were paid an average of £250 when selling their cars for scrap in May but road users have been urged to ensure they
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No appointments at Bolton GPs due to worldwide IT issue
4:50pm We've done a full round up of the information here. 4:30pm
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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages
Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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Ex-Bolton winger relishing new challenge in League of Ireland
Former Wanderers winger Zack Elbouzedi has joined League of Ireland club St Patrick’s ahead of the upcoming season. Elbouzedi has put pen to paper over a “multi-year contract” at Richmond Park following a spell in Sweden. The 26-year-old will
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Coronation Street actor 'burst into tears' filming Rob Burrow special episode
Coronation Street will air an episode dedicated to the late Rob Burrow, showing viewers what it’s like to suffer from motor neurone disease (MND). The former England rugby league international died on Sunday, June 2, aged 41, following a lengthy
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Lostockers take on varied tests at the Lakeland Trail challenges
Lostock AC members enjoyed a fantastic weekend in Ambleside in the Lakes District, taking part in the Lakeland Trails challenges. The event sees participants taking part in races including 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k. Josie Greenhalgh and Greg Kilshaw
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Lostock hope home advantage can help break T20 losing run
Lostock have been there and done it before when it comes to T20 Finals Days - but this Sunday they are hoping to finally get over the line and buy the T-shirt! Lostock’s Chew Moor Lane home will play host to the Anthony Axford North West Cricket
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Closed down park café to be revived with new 'wonderful' wildlife theme
A closed down café in the heart of Bolton will soon be revived with a new “wildlife” theme. The Queens Park café closed towards the end of February this year sparking widespread disappointment from regular park goers. But this weekend the café
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Final call made on plan to turn restaurant into prayer room
A project to turn a restaurant into a prayer room has been given the go-ahead after an often-heated town hall meeting. The proposal to convert what had been the Lagan Indian Restaurant on Broadgate in Ladybridge had provoked strong feelings on
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PHIL BRICKELL: I stood to be an MP inspired by my parents' work in Bolton
Two weeks on from the general election, I am pleased to be able to write my first column as the Labour Member of Parliament for the Bolton West constituency. I’d like to thank everyone who put their faith in me and voted for change. Over the weeks
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Pub of the week: Bolton town centre venue with outdoor seating and 'traders days'
Each week we pick a pub to highlight what makes hospitality in our area so special. This week we have chosen to focus on The Courthouse on Mawdsley Street in the centre of Bolton. The building used to be a court, hence the name, and also an
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Bolton's new musical festival proves a huge hit
Bolton's reputation as a live music destination continues to grow with the newest summer festival proving a huge hit with revellers of all ages. B-Fest took place at Bolton Arena bringing some of the best tribute bands around to the stage.
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Bolton’s newly-crowned best GP practice according to patients
A Bolton GP practice has edged out the competition to become the most highly-rated GP practice in the borough according to its patients. A whopping 93 per cent of patients at Dr Zarrouk & Partners, also known as Bradford Street Surgery, rated it
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Party says they've 'got the momentum now' with plans to stand all across Bolton
Campaigners from all over Bolton say they hope to build on their most recent election performance with an even bigger push next time. This comes after the Green Party scored its biggest ever votes total across the three Bolton constituencies at
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Warning after rise in doorstep scammers in town
Trading Standards is asking all residents to be aware of the risks amid an increase in scammers with treacherous tactics in Bolton. It comes after one resident told the council they were targeted by scammers saying they were selling cleaning products
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Twice convicted child sex abuser died after health failed in prison, report finds
A man who sexually abused two young girls died in prison of natural causes, a report has found. Colin Cambray, from Bolton, was first jailed in 2017 for sexually abusing a girl in the early 2000s and was sentenced again in 2020 when it emerged
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Decision on high-end house behind pub in Bromley Cross
A bid to build a high-end house behind a Bromley Cross pub is at an end after a decision by the Planning Inspectorate. Rigby Property applied for planning permission more than a year ago for a site off Scholars Rise behind the Spread Eagle.
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'I want to continue where I left off!' - George Johnston's comeback pledge
GEORGE Johnston wants to show Wanderers fans he hasn’t missed a beat after missing the whole of last season through injury. The former Liverpool and Feyenoord defender is now fit again and keen to make up for lost time spent rehabbing his cruciate
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What do Andy Burnham's Bee Network ambitions mean in Bolton?
Metrolink might not come to the area – according to maps made by the transport authorities – but it is not all bad news for Bolton. Metro Mayor Andy Burnham made a number of announcements about the transport network at an event last Wednesday (
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Red carpet rolled out for Bolton's young movie stars
The red carpet was rolled out for young movie stars as they attended their very own film premiere night. Little Voices performing arts school created a showcase of their work on film, from musical theatre pieces, songs, reciting poems and much
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AI-operated Whatsapp service handles 8,000 customer queries from passengers
A train operator has received 8,000 messages from customers since joining Whatsapp. Northern's Whatsapp service is entirely operated by artificial intelligence (AI), saving more than 1,000 hours of employee time for more complex inquiries.
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Calls to improve funding for schools in Bolton
Calls are being made to increase school funding in Bolton by local teachers. Bolton branch of the National Education Union said it extends its congratulations to the Labour Party electoral success in the borough, and said the body looks froward
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Bolton headteacher hits back after train operator names her school - AGAIN
A Bolton headteacher has responded strongly after train operator Northern publicly called on her to help tackle fare evasion among her students. Northern has issued a plea to Sam Gorse, headteacher of Turton School - and other heads across the
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'I'm ready for it!' - Luke Southwood in right place to challenge at Wanderers
LUKE Southwood reckons he has reached the stage of his career where he can embrace the challenge of competing for one spot in the team at Wanderers. One of three senior keepers in Ian Evatt’s squad, the Northern Ireland international has been signed
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Clive Myrie confers degrees as Bolton graduations continue
Clive Myrie has conferred degrees as Bolton’s students continue to graduate this week. Four siblings celebrated success as they graduated together with first-class degrees from the borough’s university. Bilal, Umer, Hajra and Amina Naseer took
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The Buff episode 237: Open the transfer window, it's getting hot in here!
Wanderers have made four signings this summer but the transfer rumour mill has been in full force this week, with some big names tipped to be the fifth man through the door. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back to bring you all the big stories from