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Arrest after child ‘robbed at knifepoint’
A child flagged down police after being robbed at knifepoint earlier today. The youngster flagged down the officer near Booth Road in Little Lever, who said their high value electric mountain bike had been stolen. Within minutes police were
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Police implement no go zone after 'significant increase in anti-social behaviour'
Police have been given extra powers to ban people from an area of Farnworth after 'significant reports' of anti-social behaviour. Officers say that the dispersal order, effectively creating a no-go zone for people who have been ordered out of the
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Protest in Manchester after a video of a police officer 'kicking a man' emerges
A protest is taking place in Manchester after a video which appeared to show a man being kicked as he lay face down on the floor. The demonstration has been organised by Stand Up To Racism. People have gathered outside the offices of Greater
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Call out for young talented actors to star in Octagon's new theatre production
The Octagon Theatre has put out a call out for local actors for the young company in their upcoming production of Brassed Off. The theatre will be holding auditions on Saturday (27 July), looking for two boys and girls to play the characters of
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Appeal to trace next of kin after man dies at Royal Bolton
Police are appealing for assistance from the public to trace the next of kin of a man who died at Royal Bolton Hospital. Scott Brian Robinson died at the hospital on Minerva Road on May 6 of this year. Appealing for information about Mr Martin
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Man kicked in the head by police officer at Manchester Airport has brain injury
The man who was kicked in the head and stamped on by a police officer has a cyst on his brain, a lawyer for the family has said. Footage of the incident, which was filmed at Manchester Airport on Tuesday evening, sparked an outcry after it went
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UK's ugliest dog becomes Hollywood star as she features in new film
The UK’s ‘most hideous’ dog is now officially a Hollywood star. Back in 2023, seven made the shortlist which featured a variety of adorably unfortunate breeds from Pugs to French Bulldogs. Hundreds of applications were sent in and Peggy, a
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Do speeding tickets affect the cost of my car insurance? Motor experts explain
Speeding offences are some of the most common driving convictions in the UK. If you’ve been convicted of speeding, you’re no doubt worried about how it might affect your car insurance premiums in the future. According to research, speeding
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ENDS MIDNIGHT: Don't miss out on any Wanderers coverage with £4 for four months
THE new season will soon be upon us - and once again The Bolton News will be travelling up and down the land to bring you the very best impartial coverage of the Wanderers. Chief football writer Marc Iles and digital reporter Dan Barnes will be
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Lions, mind games and virtual boots - George Johnston lifts lid on his comeback
FROM challenging himself to walk a few square yards of his own front room to making a virtual comeback on a digitised football pitch, George Johnston has offered a window into the unique physical and mental challenges he overcame during his time out
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Woman arrested for having a 'dangerously out of control dog'
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of having a dangerously out of control dog in Leigh town centre. On Wednesday, July 24, it was reported that a dog attacked another dog along Bradshawgate and caused the animal injuries. Witnesses say
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Cineworld set to reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses
Cineworld is set to announce cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan on Friday (July 26) reports have claimed. Earlier in the month the cinema chain, which has a picture house in Bolton, was reportedly drawing
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Action pledged after 'alarming' police airport video and 'damning' GMP report
Leaders at Bolton town hall have pledged to take action after an "alarming" video emerged of a police officer kicking a man at Manchester Airport. The now notorious video shows a man lying on the floor at the airport being kicked by Greater Manchester
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What to expect from Wanderers' next pre-season opponents Fiorentina
THE fall and rebirth of Fiorentina has been one of Italian football’s most dramatic tales of the last few decades. From the opulent highs of the 90s, when Roberto Baggio, Gabriel Batistuta, Steffen Effenberg, Rui Costa and Tomas Repka threatened
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Calls for calm as investigation launched into level of force used by police officer
The police watchdog has launched an investigation into the level of force used by a Greater Manchester Police officer after a video emerged showing a man being kicked as he lay on the floor at Manchester Airport. The Independent Office for Police
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Police officer suspended after video of man being kicked at Manchester Airport
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been suspended from all duties after a video emerged showing a man being kicked as he lay on the floor at Manchester Airport. A police spokesman said: “Following a thorough review of further information that
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The Decameron on Netflix - full cast including Sex Education & Derry Girls stars
A new comedy series dubbed “like Love Island, but back in the day” has landed on Netflix featuring stars from Sex Education and Derry Girls. The Decameron examines the “class struggles in the season of a pandemic, as a cast of misfits tries to
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Olivia Attwood's new reality TV show set to give 'bad boyfriends' a shock
Love Island star Olivia Attwood is set to whip “badly behaved boyfriends” into shape in a new reality TV show coming to ITV2 later this year. The series will see eight unsuspecting men flown to a Greek island under the premise of filming a series
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A glass of wine a day 'may not be as good for you as some research suggests’
A glass of wine a day may not be as good for you as some research suggests, an expert has said. It comes as studies indicate that it may be beneficial to drink small amounts of alcohol that are low quality and often compare moderate drinkers with
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MP to meet with family of man struck by police at Manchester Airport
The man who was struck by a police officer at Manchester Airport is a resident of Rochdale and his family will be met by the town's new MP today. Protests have taken place at a police station following the recent incident. A video showed an
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Sprinter Hannah is ready to lap up Olympic Games experience
HANNAH Kelly admitted it wasn’t until she got her official Team GB kit that it really sunk in that she was on her way to Paris to compete in the Olympic Games. The sprinter from Bury had an anxious wait to see if she had been included in the 4x400m
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Daisy Hill host charity match for Heroes
On Sunday, Daisy Hill FC hosted a charity football match, staged to raise funds for two charities that offer support to serving and former servicemen and their families, writes Ian Templeman. Teams representing the Darren Deady Foundation and the
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Protest at police station after video shows officer 'stamping on head'
Police have responded after a protest took place following shocking footage of an officer appearing to stamp on someone's head during an incident at Manchester Airport. The officer was suspended from duty after video showed him kicking at the head
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Niece to fulfil her late aunt's wish this weekend
Yoga teacher Kadie Cooper put her new Horwich business on hold when her beloved Aunt Edna became ill with terminal bowel cancer. As her aunt was admitted to Bolton Hospice for palliative care, Kadie became a frequent visitor. “She had always been
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Shakers gearing up for new campaign after strong pre-season
Excitement is building at Gigg Lane as the Shakers gear up for the new season which begins with a trip to Squires Gate. Bury are aiming to bounce back from last season’s penalty shoot-out heartbreak against Wythenshawe Town in the play-off final
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Show which explores how 'dangerous views' are spread heading to famous festival
A Ramsbottom theatre show which explores how "dangerous views" are spread will be making its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month. I Am George Massey, by Out of Context Theatre, is a one-man show which tells the story of a Prestwich
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Your views after headteacher responds to Northern after naming her school
The Bolton News' readers have had their say on a recent dispute between one of the town's headteachers and rail operator, Northern. Sam Gorse, headteacher at Turton High School in Bromley Cross, was publicly called upon by Northern to help them
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Road closures for Bolton drivers over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around Bolton will have National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing a hold-up of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected
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Appeal against rejection of dormer and loft conversion
An appeal has been launched against the refusal of a loft conversion with a side dormer at a property in Westhoughton. Plans were launched for a property on Forest Drive. Applicant Lucy McMahon wanted to erect a side dormer alongside a loft
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Bolton manufacturer fined for use of illegal workers
A manufacturer in Bolton has been fined thousands and named on a government website for the use of illegal workers. Data is regularly released which shows which companies have broken the rules in this area. And in the latest release, which
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Business group gives a 'taste of India' at Bolton dinner
A business networking group hosted the Indian Consul General at a special celebration in Bolton. The Saffron Group’s 'Taste of India' dinner at the Holiday Inn was attended by 140 guests from across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. The event
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New pedestrian crossing and traffic lights to enhance safety and efficiency
A new Puffin pedestrian crossing is set to be installed at Worsley Brow. The decision was made after temporary traffic lights were installed in February 2023 and the data from the trial was analysed. The key findings showed that with traffic
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How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them
When Brits get a little bit of sun in summer, it’s only natural to want to soak it all up, eating al fresco and trying to catch a tan before it disappears again but while you’re outside you’ll probably be joined by wasps. Since wasps can sting
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Scheme aims to get empty buildings all over Bolton 'back into community use'
Empty buildings all over Bolton could soon be revived by a scheme that hands them over to their communities. This comes after Bolton Council announced that they will be giving people around the borough the chance to take over buildings like these
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Concerns over roadwork diversion signs which send drivers 'the wrong way'
Highways officers have said they are monitoring the traffic management system in place as six weeks of roadworks take place in Bromley Cross after motorists raised complaints about the signage. The Bolton News reported last week that there would
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Filipe Morais on progress at Wanderers and hope for new season
Filipe Morais is pleased by the progress Wanderers have made in recent years – and hopes the club can go one step further this season. Morais, who helped the Whites win promotion to the Championship in 2017 and then beat the drop on the final day
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Scheme to revive vacant town centre offices as 'four-star boutique hotel'
An empty former solicitors’ office could be turned into a new “boutique hotel” right in the heart of Bolton town centre. The building on Wood Street, just off Bradshawgate had previously been used by law firm Russell & Russell before it closed
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University of Bolton to cut staff over pressures 'beyond our control'
The University of Bolton is set to cut jobs in response to a range of pressures "beyond our control". An internal email from Vice Chancellor Professor George E Holmes seen exclusively by The Bolton News sets out plans to consult staff about “redundancies
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Thanks a million: Ian Evatt reveals multiple Bolton Wanderers transfer bids
IAN Evatt has confirmed that Wanderers have bid £1million-plus for up to four different players in the current transfer window. The Bolton boss, who has been strongly linked with moves for Brest midfielder Karamoko Dembele, Luton Town attacker
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Jack Iredale is determined to put Bolton Wanderers' pain to better use
JACK Iredale has had plenty of time to think about Wanderers’ promotion near-miss as he worked to rehabilitate in the gym over the summer, but the Australian defender has come to a positive conclusion. Just 68 days on from defeat against Oxford