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Three fire trucks arrived at Halifax on Knowsley Street just after noon

Fire service evacuates Bolton Halifax bank after ground floor fills with smoke

From left; BBC Radio 2 quizmaster and homelessness campaigner Jay Flynn MBE, Emmaus companion Lawrence (accepting an award on behalf of the CEO of Emmaus Dover), CEO of Emmaus Bolton, Tony Stephenson, and chief executive of Emmaus UK, Charlotte Talbott

From left; BBC Radio 2 quizmaster and homelessness campaigner Jay Flynn MBE, Emmaus companion Lawrence (accepting an award on behalf of the CEO of Emmaus Dover), CEO of Emmaus Bolton, Tony Stephenson, and chief executive of Emmaus UK, Charlotte Talbott

CEO of Bolton homelessness charity honoured with award

Bolton's most wanted - December 4, 2024

Bolton's most wanted - December 4, 2024

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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted

Belles of Bolton reopened their new store in Market Place on Saturday, November 30

Belles of Bolton reopened their new store in Market Place on Saturday, November 30

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Shop owner enjoys busy weekend after move to Market Place

Council concerned about

Council concerned about

Local government

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Safety concerns after 37,000 streetlights dimmed to cut costs

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley has been appointed as the new district commander in Bolton

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley has been appointed as the new district commander in Bolton

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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New Bolton police district commander shares passion to make roads safer

Police raided a cannabis farm this morning

Police raided a cannabis farm this morning

Police seize cannabis farm which was hidden behind 'fake wall' in dawn raid

The house on Jackson Street in Walkden after the fire and inset, Michelle Pearson

The house on Jackson Street in Walkden after the fire and inset, Michelle Pearson

Full inquest into deaths of mother and four children after house fire will go ahead

The mysterious blue lights

The mysterious blue lights

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'It's like a spaceship!' Potential UFO sighting in Bolton mystifies residents

Crews set up projectors as Bolton Town Hall prepares to be bathed in light for Put Big Light On

Crews set up projectors as Bolton Town Hall prepares to be bathed in light for Put Big Light On

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Bolton Town Hall gets ready to shine for light festival

The case was heard at Bolton Crown Court

The case was heard at Bolton Crown Court

Bolton man said he would 'attack every single Muslim' and become 'radical extremist'

Police at the August riot in Bolton town centre

Police at the August riot in Bolton town centre

Bolton man made 'cutthroat' action and shouted abuse at police and counter-rioters

Police arrested the man last night

Police arrested the man last night

Police arrest man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs

Withins Residential Care Home

Withins Residential Care Home

Police appeal for family of man who died at Bolton care home

The Finishers Arms

The Finishers Arms

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'Glasses flying off shelves': Pub 'ghost' is 'showing discontent' at changes

Bolton's Elizabeth Park has been hailed as a green space success story

Bolton's Elizabeth Park has been hailed as a green space success story

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Ambitious plans to ensure people live no more than 15 minutes from a green open space

Lisa Forrest; Karen Smith

Lisa Forrest; Karen Smith

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Meet the Bolton services keeping social enterprises afloat

Dispersal order issued in Bolton

Dispersal order issued in Bolton

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Dispersal order enforced in Bolton town centre

Manchester Magistrates Court

Manchester Magistrates Court

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Men from Bolton, Oldham and East Lancashire charged with drug offences

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Over 28,000 train fines quashed following Bolton News investigation

Natalie and Isabella Riding will serve their cakes at The Slaughter House pub

Natalie and Isabella Riding will serve their cakes at The Slaughter House pub

Popular bakery invites you to create your own treat box at Christmas fair

Slater's manager Mark Howard celebrating 20 years of the menswear store in Bolton town centre

Slater's manager Mark Howard celebrating 20 years of the menswear store in Bolton town centre

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Menswear shop celebrates 20 years in Bolton town centre thanks to 'loyal customers'

Campaigners protest Greater Manchester Pension Fund's '£1.5bn investments' in fossil fuels

Campaigners protest Greater Manchester Pension Fund's '£1.5bn investments' in fossil fuels

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Campaigners protest huge pension fund's '£1.5bn fossil fuel investments'

Meet the winners of our £250 food shopping voucher contest

Meet the winners of our £250 food shopping voucher contest

Meet the Bolton News readers who won our £250 food shopping voucher competition

Protest in Bolton Town Centre (Image: Phil Taylor)

Protest in Bolton Town Centre (Image: Phil Taylor)

Protest disorder

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Man jailed for violent disorder during summer counter protest

The property where a closure order has been put in place

The property where a closure order has been put in place

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Neighbours respond after police ban people from house after behaviour issues

Backup North West has been recognised by Investors in People for its work to help homeless young people in Bolton, and for the ownership taken by its workforce to achieve its ends. Pictured are Paulette Campbell and Gail Hounslea of Backup

Backup North West has been recognised by Investors in People for its work to help homeless young people in Bolton, and for the ownership taken by its workforce to achieve its ends. Pictured are Paulette Campbell and Gail Hounslea of Backup

'Success begins and ends with pupils' award for Bolton organisation

MPs voted in favour of allowing assisted dying during today's vote

MPs voted in favour of allowing assisted dying during today's vote

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Majority of Bolton MPs vote in favour of assisted dying

Christmas lights turn on in Little Lever in 2022

Christmas lights turn on in Little Lever in 2022

Christmas lights switch-on

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When are the Christmas tree lights being switch on in your area? All the details

Teachers at The Sixth Form Bolton were picketing the college on their first day of strike action

Teachers at The Sixth Form Bolton were picketing the college on their first day of strike action

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Lecturers' call for equal pay as they stage first day of walk out

Rapunzel pantomime cast meets Bolton mayor Andy Morgan and Cllr Nadeem Ayub

Rapunzel pantomime cast meets Bolton mayor Andy Morgan and Cllr Nadeem Ayub

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Panto stars surprise visitors to Bolton town centre

Lola Smal, aged 91, lived through the Holodomor

Lola Smal, aged 91, lived through the Holodomor

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Survivor of one of the deadliest famines in history tells her story

Wife's plea for answers following tragic death of Farnworth man at age of just 41

Mayoress Karen Holdsworth, Cllr Ayyub Patel, Cllr Hanif Alli and Mayor Andy Morgan at the event

Mayoress Karen Holdsworth, Cllr Ayyub Patel, Cllr Hanif Alli and Mayor Andy Morgan at the event

Guests and speakers gather in Bolton to tackle 'spectre of Islamophobia'

Althams staff and mascot Sunshine Sally celebrate the reopening

Althams staff and mascot Sunshine Sally celebrate the reopening

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Town centre business which sends people across the world celebrates milestone

Bus stuck under bridge in crash on Weston Street, Bolton

Bus stuck under bridge in crash on Weston Street, Bolton

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Bus stuck under bridge in crash - recap

Joshua Walker set fire to a cell at HMP Risley

Joshua Walker set fire to a cell at HMP Risley

Prisoner set fire to cell to 'light up spice' and told judge she'd be 'followed home'

The empty office could be transformed into a spa

The empty office could be transformed into a spa

Planning and development

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Abandoned office could be transformed into spa with sauna, beauty treatments and more

The boss of online electricals retailer AO World has become the latest to warn over price rises to offset more than £8 million in extra wage costs due to Budget measures

The boss of online electricals retailer AO World has become the latest to warn over price rises to offset more than £8 million in extra wage costs due to Budget measures

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Bolton AO World warns Budget will force price rises after 'Morecambe and Wise summer'

Earl's Deli will take over the spot Common and Coffee used to occupy

Earl's Deli will take over the spot Common and Coffee used to occupy

New neighbourhood deli and bar to open in a growing food and drink destination

Bolton's new Primark

Bolton's new Primark

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FIRST LOOK: Primark opening in Bolton's Market Place on Wednesday

The bus was finally pulled free

The bus was finally pulled free

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Investigation under way as to how bus got stuck under "low bridge"

Phil Brickell visiting the site

Phil Brickell visiting the site

Planning and development

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Much anticipated spine road 'for use by all' to be opened at major development soon

Hundreds of businesses have opened and closed across Bolton

Hundreds of businesses have opened and closed across Bolton

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More than 1,000 businesses open and close ahead of scheme to 'repurpose' town centre

MTX Royal Bolton

MTX Royal Bolton

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Royal Bolton's new system brings in 'zero theatre cancellations'

Bolton Council adopted Places for Everyone earlier this year

Bolton Council adopted Places for Everyone earlier this year

Planning and development

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Housebuilding to be 'more and more of a priority' as Bolton agrees new local plan

Donna Howard, left, has won our Support Worker of the Year

Donna Howard, left, has won our Support Worker of the Year

Education Awards

'She believed in me' - our 2024 Support Worker of the Year

Bolton College has won our Special Provision of the Year Award for its d/Deaf department

Bolton College has won our Special Provision of the Year Award for its d/Deaf department

Education Awards

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College which goes above and beyond for D/deaf learners wins award

'Household waste, assault, driving': Five recent cases dealt with by magistrates

The car was seized over the weekend

The car was seized over the weekend

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Car seized after 'uninsured driver' stopped by police

Police say they found a

Police say they found a

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'Well established cannabis farm' found in police house raid

Drivers were hit by delays on the M66 and M65

Drivers were hit by delays on the M66 and M65

Heavy delays after motorways flooded out

Laura Temple, right, has won our Teacher of the Year

Laura Temple, right, has won our Teacher of the Year

Education Awards

'You always make me feel safe' - our Teacher of the Year

Bolton Coroners' Court

Bolton Coroners' Court

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Tribute to much loved man who made many smile