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Monday, Sep 21

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WATCH - Songs, prayers and donations as community comes together for stricken Nepal

Festivities were underway this week to help raise funds for people most in need in disaster-stricken Nepal.

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Rare first edition of of classic novel found in Oxfam donation box

A rare first edition of the novel To Kill A Mockingbird has been found in a donation to Oxfam, according to the charity.

Tom Parker's widow Kelsey gives birth to baby boy after stillbirth heartbreak

The widow of Bolton singer Tom Parker has announced the birth of her baby boy, more than a year after the devastating stillbirth of her son Phoenix

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Bolton campaigners urge public to back hospice petition nearing 100,000 signatures

A national campaign for sustainable hospice funding is closing in on a major petition milestone, with a Bolton campaigners urging more people to get involved

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2 unmissable walks to see the magic of the Autumn Equinox and Harvest Moon this week

With autumn colours beginning to emerge and mild conditions expected, these two celestial walks offer the perfect excuse to get outside and experience the magic of the changing season

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Police appeal to reunite 'suspected stolen' bikes with owners in Bolton

Bolton Police seek owners of recovered bikes suspected stolen. Greater Manchester Police appeal for information now; quote log 383, September 17, 2026.

WATCH - 'Stark warning' after Bolton man smuggled 41kg of drugs in airport plot

A Bolton man who carried 41kg cannabis through an airport as part of a huge smuggling plot has been jailed.

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‘Many years’ of trouble causes 'deterioration of the quality of life' of residents

A closure order has been secured on a Tyldesley flat after GMP said years of anti-social behaviour, drug-related incidents and criminal damage affected local residents.

Manchester Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic control issues - full list

Dozens of flights from Manchester Airport are delayed or cancelled today (September 21) due to an issue with the air traffic control system.

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Classic the shire horse leaving Thwaites brewery for final time on retirement

This photo records Classic the shire horse leaving ‘the office’ for the last time in October 2008.

WATCH - Behind the scenes at new town centre store opening next month

Morrisons is set to open a mini store on Deansgate, Bolton town centre, on October 2, occupying vacant space beneath the Deansgate Gardens development.

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Homeowners urged to do 1 check in September to avoid being invaded by fruit flies

Experts have urged people to check their homes for food waste and overripe fruit, as their homes could be invaded by fruit flies.

BBC removes 11 sketches from hit show on iPlayer as content 'no longer works today'

Eleven sketches have been cut from That Mitchell and Webb Look after the BBC decided some of the material "no longer works today."

Expert shares 69p kitchen essential you can use to get rid of driveway weeds

An expert has revealed how you can use lemon juice over expensive weed killers to get rid of driveway weeds.

Brits warned over tiny bugs causing 'intensely itchy red bumps' this autumn

Brits are being warned about the dangers of a small bug that can cause blisters and raised welts.

Emergency services company supporting the NHS enters administration after 20 years

Medicare EMS, a UK company specialising in emergency services that supports the NHS, has entered administration after 20 years.

Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and more airlines demand action after further disruption

The latest disruption affected flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England on Monday

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £160 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

HMRC £15,570 personal allowance plan could give millions a £3,000 tax boost

Millions of workers could be in line for a £3,000 tax boost if plans reportedly being examined by Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey go ahead.

Car rolls down embankment near Bolton railway line causing disruption

Bolton railway disruption followed a car rolling into a fence near Spring Street on September 20. British Transport Police said no injuries were reported.

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RECAP - Motorists facing delays due to HGV fire on motorway

There is a HGV fire on the M62 causing delays near Middleton.

Manchester Airport passengers face delays after another air traffic control IT issue

Manchester Airport flights face delays after a Nats air traffic control IT fault at Prestwick on September 21. Check airlines for updates as systems reset.

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Bolton readies £10m road repair boost with 40 hotspots targeted by spring

Bolton Council secures £6.5m extra funding from Mayor Bev Craig, creating a £10m road maintenance pot to repair over 40 hotspots by spring of next year

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Apology as Electricity North West responds after 750 homes lose power - AGAIN

Electricity North West confirms 750 homes in Ainsworth lost power last night in the latest outage affecting the Greater Manchester area.

Cindy Crawford's son dies in rehab aged 27 as family speaks of addiction struggle

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber and the brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber, has died aged 27.

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Several Northern train routes disrupted until October 2 by railway upgrade work

Several Northern train routes face disruption until October 2 due to railway upgrade work. Passengers should check services before travelling.

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New generation of ‘lethal’ drugs 'catching people out' on Bolton's streets

Better Days Bolton is equipping residents with the knowledge and life-saving tools needed to prevent fatal opioid overdoses in the borough

Inside Bolton's solar farm powering 4,000 homes from former industrial site

A solar farm in Bolton is opening its gates to curious residents, offering guided tours that reveal how renewable energy is being generated on their doorstep

Rapist finally brought to justice nearly four years after assault on woman

A rapist was finally brought to justice nearly four years after his assault on a woman.

Circus 'absolutely shocked' by racist slurs written in toilets at show

A popular touring Lancashire circus has said it is “absolutely shocking” that racist slurs were written on the men’s toilets at one of their shows.