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Wednesday, Apr 24

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Bolton: Mum and child taken to safety after car caught fire

A mum and child were taken to safety by firefighters after a car caught fire in Westhoughton

BMW: Arrest for dangerous driving after police chase

A thirty-three-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a chase around Bolton

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Vicious attack on shop worker filmed and posted on Snapchat

Video footage shows the moment four men, including three from Oldham, launched an unprovoked attack on a shop worker.

Netflix Dead Boy Detectives: Full cast and what it's about

Dead Boy Detectives is based off characters from Neil Gaiman and is set in the same world as Netflix's The Sandman series

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Bolton School stages Chicago Bears NFL Girls Flag League

The school is one of 10 schools across the region involved in the Chicago Bears NFL Girls Flag League.

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Rare gem Beatrix Potter 50p coin sells for £155 on eBay

A Beatrix Potter 50p coin which was dubbed as a "rare gem" by its Bolton-based seller has sold for £155 on eBay.

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Maxine Peake among stars of Oldham Coliseum short film

A short film that celebrates the history of Oldham's beloved Coliseum theatre will debut featuring several celebrities and Coronation Street stars this week

Man charged after van overturned following police chase faces court

A MAN charged following a pursuit in which police cars were rammed and a van overturned has made a first court appearance.

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Headteacher calls for 7am to 7pm school days in Britain

Headteacher Andrew O’Neill has called for a 7am to 7pm school day in the UK in a bid to tackle phone addiction among children.

Channel 4 axes Scared of the Dark fronted by Danny Dyer

Channel 4 is 'axing' a popular reality programme fronted by Danny Dyer after only one season amid redundancies.

BBC TV Licence rule that could save you £170 on licence fee

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

Police advice issued after man tries doors in Westhoughton

Police are warning people to remain vigilant and to make sure doors and windows are locked to avoid becoming a victim of burglary

Bolton: Police search for man wanted in connection with drug offences

Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with drug offences.

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Railway Inn and Hotel in Moses Gate announces closure

A much loved pub in Bolton which belongs to a major chain in the area has announced it closure.

Radio 2 in the Park will be 'down the road' from Bolton

This year’s Radio 2 in the Park will be held at a Lancashire park, it has been announced.

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TikTok Shop: how is it so cheap, is it safe and what is it?

Find out all you need to know about TikTok Shop including what it is, why its so cheap, is it safe to use and more.

50-year-old woman dies after falling from bridge on M6

The motorway was closed for several hours throughout the evening as emergency services dealt with the incident

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Wanted Manchester man caught in Benidorm after four years

The 50-year-old was on the run from Greater Manchester Police for four years, before he was tracked down and arrested

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Activities like gardening could reduce depression risk

A popular spring and summer pastime could be linked to a 23 per cent reduction in a person's risk of depression, according to a review of several studies.

Royal Mint rarest coins as 50p sells for £2,500 on eBay

The Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin

Lloyds, Co-op Bank and TSB customers issued security warning

The Co-op Bank, Lloyds and TSB have been told to 'urgently address potential loopholes' in their online security arrangements, reports Which?

DWP Carer's Allowance backlash over demands for repayment

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1,000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5,000 and £20,000

DVLA data reveals banned driver hotspots in the UK

Motorists can be banned from driving if they accumulate 12 points or more on their licence

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Radio 2 in the Park to be held at Preston’s Moor Park

This year’s Radio 2 in the Park will be held at a Lancashire park, it has been announced on air by Gaby Roslin.

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BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball reveals death of her mother

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has revealed her mother, Julia, has died just over a month after announcing she had been diagnosed with cancer.

Bolton's most wanted - April 24 2024

Haseeb Afzal dob 13/08/1996 – Wanted on Recall to Prison

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Ex-Bolton nurse stole vulnerable woman's medication

An ex-nurse whose life had “spiralled out of control” stole a purse and medication from a vulnerable woman in a hotel.

Works underway on flats Bolton town centre vacant shop

Work is underway creating a new shop front and flats at a “long vacant” ex-furniture shop right in the heart of Bolton town centre.

Bolton: Yasmin Qureshi MP visits Specsavers to see their 'expert care'

A Bolton MP took a trip to see the good work opticians are doing in the town.

Language-Link looking for homes for Spanish students as part of scheme

Families in the borough are being invited to provide homes for Spanish students for three weeks this summer.