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Thursday, Mar 6

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Tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ girl, four, who died in house fire

A 44-year-old woman, who knew the child, has been rearrested on suspicion of murder.

20

Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee and is currently dieting

A warning has been issued to millions of coffee drinkers who take vitamins.

Kyle Clifford found guilty of raping ex-partner during triple murder

Kyle Clifford has been found guilty of rape at Cambridge Crown Court this afternoon.

19

Dawn raids on apartments in fight against drug dealing and cuckooing

Greater Manchester Police County Lines Team make numerous arrests after an early morning raid to tackle drug supply and cuckooing in Bolton.

16

Arrest after man left with serious injuries in daylight attack

Officers have arrested a man in his 30s following a serious incident on Tong Moor Road yesterday afternoon which left a man hospitalised.

15

Five arrested in 'targeted day of action' aimed at illegal activities at businesses

Five men have been arrested in connection with a range of drugs, electricity and immigration as part of a “targeted day of action.”

14

Bolton is full of real characters today as children celebrate World Book Day

Real characters were seen in and around Bolton today as children of all ages celebrated World Book Day.

11

Everyone under 40 urged to 'act now' to not miss out on £11,000 in free cash

Personal finance experts are encouraging under 40s to act now in order to claim up to £11,000 from the Government tax-free.

10

Man arrested in connection with 'cultivation of cannabis and bypassed electricity'

A man has been arrested in connection to a cannabis farm that police discovered last month.

Warning after 'spate of bin fires' over recent weeks

A warning has gone out after a spate of rubbish and bin fires over recent weeks.

09

Driver arrested on suspicion of 'number of driving and drugs offences'

A man was arrested in connection with “a number of driving and drugs offences” after a police chase earlier this week.

Coach carrying '30 plus kids at teachers' catches fire on busy motorway

A coach carrying more than 30 children and their teachers caught fire on the motorway.

07

Residents baffled after road on their estate listed for auction

Residents on a Westhoughton estate are “confused” and “concerned” after finding the road into their estate is up for auction.

No manslaughter retrial for ex-police officer and tram worker over young man's death

A tram worker and former police officer will not face a retrial over the death of a man who was pinned down in the street

Police continue their investigation into a string of suspected and attempted thefts

“Further investigations” are underway after a string of suspected thefts and attempted thefts.

Bolton train passengers greeted with green new station makeover

Passengers travelling by train from Bolton will be greeted by more greenery after the station was given a makeover.

04

The UK railway stations with the most cancellations revealed - is yours one?

Here is a full list showing the proportion of train services cancelled at each railway station in Britain in the latest four-week period.

Wednesday, Mar 5

22

Diversions in place after motorway shut near Bolton due to coach fire

The M61 in Greater Manchester is closed southbound between J1 and J2 (M60/ A666) near Bolton due to a coach fire.

20

Thug who 'violently' robbed 96-year-old and other elderly people put behind bars

A man who committed violent robberies has been sentenced to eight years behind bars.

19

UK to be hotter than Spain this weekend amid 'sunny' Met Office forecast

Parts of the UK will experience temperatures hotter than Spain and Portugal this weekend with "warm" and sunny weather forecast by the Met Office.

Universal Credit increasing next month, new April 2025 figures confirmed by DWP

Universal Credit claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year, after the DWP set new benefit rates for 2025.

Workers will get sick pay from their first day of illness under new rules

Low-paid workers to get an 80% sick pay guarantee, and the three-day rule will be replaced with pay from day one

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Wanted man arrested in Bolton town centre

A wanted man was arrested in Bolton town centre this afternoon, Wednesday

Police release statement as shop and road taped-off after serious incident

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following reports of a serious assault on Tonge Moor Road this afternoon.

Jurors selected in Constance Marten baby death retrial

Jurors have been selected for the retrial of aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner, who are accused over the death of their baby.

15

Police called to a report of gunshots on street

Police were called to a report of gunshots on a Bolton street today.

12

What are your kids doing for World Book Day? Send us your photos

Tomorrow is World Book Day and we'd love to see how your children celebrate the day

11

I tested Aldi's new Easter egg range but could any of them match up to Cadbury?

Aldi has released a new Easter egg range, including some Bubble Tea creations, but could any of them match up to Cadbury?

Public urged to celebrate VE Day 80th anniversary with street parties

The public is being encouraged to hold street parties to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May.

Royal Mint reveals the 18 rarest coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign