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In full: Transcript from press conference after weekend of chaos
The Greater Manchester mayor – who is the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner – addressed members of the press alongside deputy mayor for policing Kate Green and Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig on Monday, August 5, following a weekend of
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Atherton's Keely achieves Olympic dream with gold in Paris
Atherton's Keely Hodgkinson dominated the Olympic 800m final to win gold and end her wait for a global title in Paris tonight. The 22-year-old finished second at successive World Championships after claiming a stunning silver on her Olympic debut
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‘We must not let them prevail’ says Andy Burnham after weekend of chaos
‘Hundreds and thousands’ of people in Greater Manchester have been left ‘looking over their shoulder’ as they leave their homes following far-right demonstrations over the weekend, according to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The mayor –
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Andrew Flintoff: 'I shouldn't be here' as he talks Top Gear crash for first time
Andrew Flintoff has spoken out for the first time about his serious Top Gear crash, revealing he "genuinely should not be here after what happened". 'Freddie' Flintoff was severely injured in an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold
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Men and boy, 16, in the dock after demonstrations in Bolton
Demonstrators were charged and taken to Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday, August 5, after clashes involving far-right demonstrators and counter-demonstrators at Victoria Square on Sunday, August 4. Four men and a 16-year-old boy appeared
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Bolton men charged following town centre demonstration
Greater Manchester Police arrested and charged several Bolton men after demonstrators clashed on Sunday, August 4. GMP ran a dedicated policing operation over the whole weekend – following demonstrations in Manchester and Bolton which saw far-right
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What is 'two-tier policing'? Metropolitan Police Commissioner criticised heavily
Since riots broke out across the UK over the past few days, the phrase 'two-tier policing' has been used a lot. When Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, was spotted leaving the Cabinet Office by reporters today, he was quizzed
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Peterborough chairman on Bolton interest in 'one of my best players'
Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony says Wanderers have been “trying to take one of my best players” this summer. The Bolton News previously reported that a seven-figure bid for Joel Randall had been turned down by Posh and negotiations on that
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What countries can I visit without a UK passport? This might surprise you
Since Brexit holidaying abroad has become something of a pain, but it doesn't necessarily need to be the case. Holidaymakers travelling to the EU have previously been warned about the "passport 10-year rule". UK travellers used to be able to
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Leyton Orient boss on 'exciting' Wanderers and transfer hopes
Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens is still looking to bolster his squad but admits they might not get any more bodies in the building before Saturday’s League One opener against Wanderers. The new campaign gets under way at Brisbane Road and Wellens
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Bolton News Business Awards sponsor on wanting to 'unlock' town's potential
The Bolton News Business Awards are back for 2024 and we’re shining a spotlight on this year's sponsors. The event, which this year has Bolton Council and Leisure Guard Security as headline sponsors, will take place on Friday, September 20 in the
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Evatt optimistic tactical tweaks in attack can pay off for Whites
Ian Evatt is banking on a beefed-up attack bringing success for Wanderers this season. The Bolton boss has made tactical changes this summer, shifting away from the 3-5-2 formation he has played for the last 18 months towards an adapted 3-4-3.
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Daisy boss Hill frustrated after side are ‘outfought’
Daisy Hill suffered their first defeat of the season when they lost 2-0 at Bacup Borough on Saturday in the North West Counties League First Division North. A goal in the third minute from Alex Mellor got Bacup off to a great start, and leading
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MPs condemn ‘thuggery’ after demonstrations and riots
Bolton’s MPs have spoken out criticising ‘far-right thuggery’ after numerous demonstrations and riots across the country over the weekend. One demonstration took place in Bolton town centre, which saw clashes between the far-right and a counter-demonstration
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Just Stop Oil protesters arrested near Manchester Airport
POLICE arrested four Just Stop Oil protesters near Manchester Airport on Monday morning. Three women aged 21, 30, and 53 and a man aged 23 were detained on suspicion of conspiring to cause a public nuisance. They were also found to be in possession
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Garden expert shares 5 ways you can encourage bumblebees to enter your garden
While we spend time trying to keep some creatures out of our gardens, bumblebees are ones that are encouraged to enter them. Garden experts are encouraging homeowners to help our struggling pollinators as bumblebees use enormous amounts of energy
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Ex-Bolton favourite Le Fondre on new challenge in non-league
Adam Le Fondre is relishing a new challenge in the non-league pyramid after signing for FC United of Manchester. The 37-year-old had been a free agent after leaving Scottish Premiership outfit Hibernian at the end of last season. Le Fondre
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Bolton boxer makes Olympic history with first refugee team medal
A Bolton boxer has made Olympic history as the first member of the Refugee Olympic Team to secure a medal. Cindy Ngamba beat French boxer Davina Michel on points by a unanimous decision to reach the 75kg boxing semi-finals – guaranteeing her a
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Praise for policing operation as tensions rose during protests in Bolton
Mayor of Bolton has praised police officers for their response to the demonstration in Victoria Square yesterday. Tensions rose within half-an-hour, of protestors and counter-protestors demonstrating, after more than 200 people, -opposing the ‘
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Cobra meeting planned after sixth day of rioting - including disturbances in Bolton
Downing Street is expected to hold a Cobra emergency response meeting on Monday after “thugs” tried to storm hotels housing asylum seekers on the sixth day of escalating disorder. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed rioters would “regret” engaging
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Man tried to 'sell on' stolen BMW and Audi used in armed robbery
A man was caught with the keys to an Audi and BWM he was trying to “sell on” after they had been used in robberies. Sean Morrison, also known as Sean Smethurst, was brought before Bolton Crown Court for handling the two stolen cars and for burgling
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Bolton Council passing details of ‘anti-social’ drivers to police after concerns
Council officers have been passing on details of speeding and ‘anti-social’ drivers to police on a ‘dangerous’ stretch of road which has seen a recent fatality and numerous smashes. The matter of road safety on Derby Street and St Helens Road was
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Operation to stop children in Bolton from going hungry swings into action
Every morning at the crack of dawn volunteers are busy making a packing lunches to ensure no child goes hungry during the long summer holidays. Operation Bolton Lunches is once again underway to help struggling families while schools are shut during
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Honour for local man who is helping to make a difference in his hometown
John Galloway, co-founder of Bolton-based charity, Speed Of Sight, has been made an Honorary Fellow, by the University of Salford, for his charity work Speed Of Sight hosts driving experiences for children and adults with disabilities. These
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Covert surveillance coming after crashes on major Bolton road
Greater Manchester Police will undertake covert surveillance to identify and take action against repeat speeders and those driving ‘in an antisocial manner’ following crashes on a major Bolton road. Last month, ‘safer roads funding’ was announced
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Bolton's tip operators have contract worth £800m extended
The firm which operates Bolton's tips has had its contract renewed until 2034. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the largest waste disposal authority in the UK, has extended their recycling and waste management contracts with SUEZ Recycling
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On course bookies doing roaring trade at Holcombe race meet
The years was 1950 and crowds headed to Holcombe for the annual race meeting. Holcombe race meeting, 1950 (Picture: Newsquest) Just look at the punters queuing to place their bets with the on course bookies. It looks as though the horse
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Bolton train operator prepares for autumn ‘leaves on the line' train delays
Train delays caused by leaves on the line will hopefully not affect Bolton as train operator Northern prepares to take on the elements this autumn. Engineers at Northern confident they will outfox old adversary this autumn as they complete ‘battle
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Paw-fect pair celebrate success at world championships
It seemed like a “fairy-tale”, Peter Schofield said. But it happened. The 69-year-old Lostock dad and his dog Lola placed 14th in the World Dog Agility Championship in Belgium’s Sentower Park. They competed against 29 countries including America
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Evatt makes signing pledge plus reveals stance on Luton Town's John McAtee
Wanderers plan to make up to four more signings in the coming weeks with Ian Evatt pledging his squad will be stronger than ever after the close of the transfer window. The Bolton boss has promised the arrival of Hungarian Szabolcs Schön will not
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'New team' to be set up to oversee £100M investments across Bolton
A “new team” will be set up to oversee investment worth millions of pounds in some of Bolton’s biggest building projects. Bolton Council says that the specialist regeneration and economic development team will deal with schemes like the Moor Lane
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Borough electrical equipment supplier marking 40 years of success
A Horwich electrical equipment supplier is celebrating a landmark anniversary. Specialist Switchgear Systems Ltd marked its 40th year in business and a record sales month in July. The company generated £7m turnover this year, and while it initially
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Bid for HMO conversion at house close to town centre
The conversion of a house close to the town centre into an HMO is up for consideration by Bolton Council. The applicant, Krishan Ladwa, applied for planning permission for the property on Castle Street last week. A matter of weeks earlier an
