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Verdict on grooming gang accused of abusing girl at 'party house'

Eight members of a Bolton grooming gang have been convicted of serious sex offences involving abusing an under-age girl over two years

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'I was never offended': Bury actress reacts to Peter Kay quip

Bury actress Lisa Riley has found herself in the middle of a social media debate following a comment made by Bolton comedian Peter Kay

'Remorseless sexual predator' raped, abused, and filmed victims

A “remorseless sexual predator” raped and abused two women, filming them on his phone without their consent, a court has heard

Record number of articles read across Newsquest's local sites

Newsquest has said 190 million articles were read on its sites in January, which is a five percent increase from January last year.

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MMA fighter praises Royal Bolton Hospital staff following son's 'health scare'

A UFC fighter has thanked staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital for helping his son after a "health scare"

Boots announces new reward scheme in more than 800 stores across the UK

Boots has revealed it will be starting a new blister pack recycling rewards scheme in more than 800 of its UK stores

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Why this beloved Coronation Street star has quit the ITV show after 10 years

A beloved Coronation Street has left the ITV show a decade after her first appearance.

All to know on Waterloo Road series 15 with Lindsey Coulson among new cast

Waterloo Road is returning to the BBC for its 15th series, with Lindsey Coulson being among several new additions to the cast

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'Doesn’t sit right with me' - Peter Kay fans divided as heckler removed from show

Peter Kay's stand-up show at Manchester’s AO Arena was interrupted by a heckler who he saw removed

Majority of homeless in temporary accommodation in Bolton are families

The majority of homeless in temporary accommodation are families, according to newly released figures.

Bolton teacher asked pupil if 'she was a virgin’ on social media

Teacher dismissed after asking pupil if ‘she was a virgin’ on social media

Bolton MP takes up new role strengthening UK's bond with Egypt

A Bolton MP says she feels honoured to take up a new role strengthening the UK’s bond with Egypt.

Heartbroken family learn the cause of death of 'precious' mum and baby daughter

A GREIF-STRICKEN family have learned the cause of death of a "precious" 19-year-old and her new born baby.

Upcoming and ongoing road closures in Bolton - all you need to know

Several roads in Bolton are set to be closed throughout this month whilst works are ongoing.

Bolton to ‘lead the way’ for country in new mobile employment service, says minister

Borough organisations are "blazing a trail" for their support of a new service, which aims to offer support and advice to those seeking work

'It seems we've wasted £900K' on leaking town hall roof repairs

Major repair works to a historic town hall building may have “wasted” £900,000 of council money with leaks still reported, a meeting heard.

Company appeals after Bolton Council throws out its planning application

A self storage company has appealed after Bolton Council denied them permission for more containers.

Residents on this street celebrate after winning the People's Postcode Lottery

Residents of a Bolton street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Special thanks to manager who has reached 25-years-of service

Damien Walsh, a technical manager at Bolton-based Assembly Solutions Limited (ASL), has been celebrated for his 25 years of service.

More than 1,200 jobs up for grabs at Manchester Airport jobs fair

More than 1,200 roles will be available at a jobs fair hosted by Manchester Airport.

'A fulfilling journey' - Why this Bolton electrician swapped tools for teaching

Dave Love, a Bolton electrician, who ran his own company for almost a decade, has taken on a new role in further education.

Frontline medics gather to discuss future of NHS

Frontline NHS staff gathered in Liverpool today to discuss the future of the NHS.

11 educational trips with direct flights from Manchester Airport this half term

From Rome to Mexico, here are 11 educational trips you can take during half term with direct flights from Manchester Airport.

Nursery worker issues cancer warning after thinking she simply had a stomach bug

A nursery worker is warning people not to think they are 'too young' for cancer after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Monday, Feb 10

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DWP State Pension age will have to rise to 71, new report says

New research suggests that workers born after April 1970 will not reach UK State Pension age until they are 71

Stacey Solomon's new Asda homeware range put a spring in my step

Stacey Solomon’s new range at Asda certainly put a spring in my step, even if it was a dreary afternoon far from Pickle Cottage.

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Trains leaving Bolton cancelled due to points failure

Train services through Blackburn are being cancelled due to a points failure at Salford Crescent.

Arrests made after 'cash, weapons, drugs and designer goods' seized by police

THREE arrests were made in Leigh after four simultaneous were carried out by police.

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Bolton Council issue statement after Travellers remain on car park

Bolton Council are helping landowners after travellers moved on to a car park where they have set up camp

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Car parking scam warning as drivers' details are stolen and banks hacked

A car parking scam is seeing drivers' bank accounts hacked and drained, experts have warned.