IT'S sad to learn that the WRVS is closing its Bolton headquarters. Its the first time in its history that the WRVS will not have a headquarters in the town, but financial pressures have clearly played their part.

The good news its that the WRVS will continue to carry out its sterling work in many areas of Bolton. That work is much appreciated not least by BEN reporters who are grateful for the WRVS cuppas when they cover Bolton Magistrates' Court.

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