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Vigil to be held in memory of schoolgirl, Lisa Hession 41 years after murder

A vigil in memory of 14-year-old Leigh schoolgirl, Lisa Hession who was murdered 41 years ago is to be held this Monday, December 8.

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Spinning Gate shopping centre bids farewell to store manager after 25 years

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre is inviting shoppers to the PDSA store to bid farewell to store manager, Lynda Smith ahead of her retirement.

The historic buildings and areas of Bolton which are 'at risk'

The historic buildings in Bolton which are "at risk" have been revealed. Historic England releases its 'Heritage at Risk' register every year

Big shake-up of train fares for Bolton's train commuters come into force TODAY

Simpler rail fares come into force for Bolton's train passengers from today, in a huge shake-up to make travelling in the region easier.

Mum told nine times to say goodbye to son receives Christmas 'miracle'

A mum was told nine times to say goodbye to her five-year-old son has said she has been given the most "precious" gift this Christmas.

Road closures in and around Bolton over the next two weeks

DRIVERS in Bolton should prepare for significant road closures as electricity works are scheduled to start next week

'Worst' flu season in years as cases and hospital admissions soar

NHS North West leaders are warning of a potentially severe flu season, urging people to get vaccinated as hospital admissions more than double

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Blaze breaks out on residential street with fire crews on scene

Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a house earlier this evening in Bury.

Saturday, Dec 6

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Four people arrested at the Tower of London over apple crumble incident

Four people have been arrested at the Tower of London after an incident, the Metropolitan Police have said.

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Pair arrested after woman injured in suspected shooting

Two men have been arrested after a woman was injured in a suspect shooting incident.

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Search underway for wanted man after 'failing to appear in court'

A search is underway to find a man who police say failed to appear in court.

Pensioner dies after Breightmet bungalow fire

A man who had been rescued from a house fire in a bungalow in Breightmet has died after he was rushed to hospital in critical condition

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Sainsbury's launches investigation as family claim to find mouse in granola

Sainsbury's has launched an investigation after a family filmed the moment they realised their granola may contain a live mouse

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Cops could be ‘deployed’ to manage city’s Christmas traffic

Police could be ‘deployed’ to manage Christmas traffic as MILLIONS flock into the city centre for festive fun.

'Unknown third party' behind damage that caused flooding at park

Flooding was reported around a popular park over recent weeks after “an unknown third party” damaged water drains.

Plan for new houses on 'grey belt' site narrowly approved after objections

A controversial bid to build new homes on a site in Harwood argued to be “grey belt” has been narrowly approved by Bolton Council.

Burglar confesses after 'two schools in Bolton area' hit

A man has confessed to burglary relating to “two schools in the Bolton area” and is due to be sentenced.

What will the weather be like in Bolton this weekend?

Here's your weekend weather forecast

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Diversions in place on motorway after crash leaves car overturned

The M6 in Staffordshire is closed southbound between J16 (Crewe) and J15 (Stoke-on-Trent) following a collision involving an overturned car

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Police issue statement after man pulled from burning property by firefighters

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being rescued from a burning property in Breightmet

Friday, Dec 5

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Police remain on scene after man rescued from house fire

Firefighters rescued a man from a burning property late this afternoon.

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Emergency services on scene and air ambulance scrambled as fire breaks out

Emergency services are currently on the scene of a fire in Breightmet

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The heartwarming reason why you should shop at Bolton Market today

This Saturday is small business Saturday, a day designed to celebrate the millions of small businesses throughout the UK.

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Reason why shoppers and staff evacuated from town centre shop

A town centre shop was evacuated this afternoon after an "explosion".

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Delays as motorway lanes and slip road closed

Motorists are facing delays of around 30 minutes this morning, Friday, as two lanes and a slip road are closed on the M60 anti-clockwise between J17 (Prestwich) and J16 (Swinton)

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Traffic issues after rush hour crash on main town centre road

A rush hour crash on a main road in Bolton has caused traffic issues this morning.

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Concerns that a new 24hr business would harm' vitality' of Bolton town centre

A bid to open a 24-hour adult gaming centre has been scrapped after an inspector found it would harm Bolton town centre’s “vitality”.

Pub brings back Christmas cheer with new community tree after 'village green' loss

A popular Bolton pub is reigniting festive spirit with a Christmas light switch-on for the new community tree

£40M medical school grand opening as university celebrates landmark anniversary

A "state-of-the-art" £40M medical school has opened just as Bolton’s university celebrated its 200th anniversary

'Terrorists picnic' before gun attack plot uncovered in Bolton carpark, jury told

Two Islamic State fanatics and an undercover agent drove to Dover for a “terrorist picnic” before their plot was uncovered in Bolton, a court heard.