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Thursday, Aug 13

09

RECAP - Bolton A-level results day 2026 with updates, grades and reactions

Students across Bolton are picking up their A-level results today, follow for more updates

Tuesday, Aug 11

18

Student police officer charged with rape and kidnap appears in court for first time

A student police officer has appeared in court accused of rape and kidnap.

Friday, Aug 7

17

Watchdog warns of new rules for Lidl and Aldi in line with other UK supermarkets

The rule currently applies to Asda, Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.

Tuesday, Aug 4

19

UK travel company enters liquidation after 11 years with no new trips available

TS Travels Group, which began operating in 2015, was a "leading coach and minibus hire company", but has now entered liquidation.

17

Major delays on M60 anticlockwise following multi-vehicle crash - recap

Drivers are facing major delays on the M60 anticlockwise near Denton following a multi-vehicle crash.

Saturday, Jul 25

23

National Lottery winning numbers tonight as £3.6m jackpot up for grabs

Check tonight's National Lottery winning numbers for the £3.6m Lotto jackpot draw, plus the latest Thunderball results and bonus numbers in full.

Man arrested on suspicion of rape after two attacks on women in Rochdale parks

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after two incidents of sexual assault.

Friday, Jul 24

17

Blackpool Pleasure Beach issues statement after Big Dipper rumours spread online

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has issued a statement after social media speculation suggested the resort's iconic Big Dipper rollercoaster derailed.

Thursday, Jul 23

13

Man receives life sentence for terror plot with Heaton Park synagogue attacker

A man who plotted a terror attack alongside the Heaton Park synagogue attacker has been jailed for life.

Wednesday, Jul 15

18

EasyJet flight declares emergency on approach to Manchester Airport

An easyJet flight from Amsterdam declared an emergency on its approach to Manchester Airport today, Wednesday, July 15.

Friday, Jul 10

12

School to close early due to heatwave as 'classroom temperatures could exceed 38C'

A school in Chorley is set to close early due to soaring classroom temperatures in the heatwave.

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Morrisons confirms major roll out of new feature across 500 supermarkets across UK

The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets.

Wednesday, Jul 8

21

Burnham backs law change to allow deportation of Rochdale grooming gang leader

The Home Secretary is set to change the law to allow the deportation of a Rochdale grooming gang leader who was released from prison.

Tuesday, Jul 7

14

Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to change how they offer bank accounts

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide have pledged changes after the FCA found some customers were not offered basic bank accounts.

Nationwide, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds to change how they offer bank accounts

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Nationwide have pledged changes after the FCA found some customers were not offered basic bank accounts.

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When is Flying Ant Day 2026? Potential dates for natural phenomenon revealed

Flying Ant Day is likely to take place between July and August in 2026, but what are the potential dates?

UK travel company enters liquidation after 28 years with all holidays cancelled

Global Vision International (GVI) offered programmes abroad including nature and conservation trips.

Friday, Jul 3

01

MP confirms 'North pole' location for Andy Burnham's No 10 North as plans progress

MP Lucy Powell has confirmed the location of Andy Burnham's planned 'No 10 North.'

Wednesday, Jul 1

18

‘Nothing off the table’ to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader says Burnham

Andy Burnham, the likely next PM, has said "nothing is off the table" to ensure the ringleader of the notorious Rochdale grooming gang is deported

Monday, Jun 29

09

RECAP - Search for boy who got into difficulties in river at park enters day 3

Police have resumed their investigation into the disappearance of a boy at Clifton Country Park.

Sunday, Jun 28

11

RECAP: Major police scene after boy gets into difficulty in River Irwell

A major emergency service response is currently at the site of an incident in Clifton Country Park.

Thursday, Jun 25

12

Schools in Bolton to shut or close early as heatwave continues to sweep the town

Two Bolton secondary schools have changed opening arrangements as temperatures are forecast to reach 33C. University Collegiate School is closing for two days

08

Rape suspect 'worked for British military for 7 years in Afghanistan', court hears

A suspect accused of raping two teenage girls says he worked with the British military for seven years before coming to Bolton.

Wednesday, Jun 24

20

Fruit sold at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, M&S and more recalled due to salmonella

The products, sold at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Morrisons, have been recalled due to a salmonella risk.

Tuesday, Jun 23

11

All the Manchester Airport flights cancelled and delayed today

Several Manchester Airport flights were cancelled and delayed on June 23, affecting routes to Istanbul, Abu Dhabi and Antalya.

Saturday, Jun 20

13

World Cup drinking ban to be enforced across England amid rise in violence

Thousands of Brits will be banned from drinking during the World Cup as part of a scheme.

Monday, Jun 15

14

Ryanair flight from Manchester Airport forced to divert due to unruly passengers

A Ryanair flight, from Manchester Airport heading to Tenerife, was forced to divert due to disruptive passengers on board

09

Manchester Airport passengers face disruption as flights cancelled and delayed

Passengers travelling through Manchester Airport are facing disruption today as several flights are cancelled and others are delayed, affecting arrivals and departures

Thursday, Jun 11

13

Councillor says residents should come forward after 'firebomb' attack

Astley Bridge councillor Hilary Fairclough has urged residents to come forward after a suspected firebomb attack on a family home in Sharples.

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Police believe firebomb attack on family home was deliberately targeted

Police say the Eastgrove Avenue firebombing in Bolton was a targeted attack. A family escaped unharmed and officers are appealing for witnesses.