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Lucas Ashton was tragically killed at the age of 11

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Beautiful tribute to young cyclist as inquest takes place into his tragic death

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Fears Bolton Food Hall stall closure could be 'first of many' - the council respond

The land is found between Roxalina Street and Drive in Great Lever

The land is found between Roxalina Street and Drive in Great Lever

Planning and development

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Land that was 'always used for anti-social behaviour' to be sold at £450K below value

Locals ‘gutted’ as ‘amazing’ Italian restaurant with ‘long history’ shuts for good

Locals ‘gutted’ as ‘amazing’ Italian restaurant with ‘long history’ shuts for good

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'Shock' as 'amazing' Italian restaurant with ‘long history’ in town shuts for good

Abdul Amiri has been jailed

Abdul Amiri has been jailed

Taxi driver raped vulnerable woman after driving her to 'isolated, remote location'

66 Loxham Street

66 Loxham Street

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Four properties up for auction - one with a guide price of just £65,000

The middle road in this picture was closed off

The middle road in this picture was closed off

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Apology after motorway shut during this morning's rush hour

The Apprentice: Final five to battle it out after double elimination

The Apprentice: Final five to battle it out after double elimination

10 years at the Reebok remembered

The Apprentice: Final five to battle it out after double elimination

Deane Church, Bolton by Peter Shone

Deane Church, Bolton by Peter Shone

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Chance to explore beautiful historic Bolton church dating back to Anglo-Saxon times

The Olive School

The Olive School

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Top-performing Bolton school praised its 'exceptional standards'

Dunsop Drive in Johnson Fold

Dunsop Drive in Johnson Fold

Firefighters rescue dog and rabbits as fire rips through kitchen

The expansion will be decided on soon

The expansion will be decided on soon

Major school expansion scheme at 'thriving' new home to be decided

An air ambulance landing around the scene around Atherleigh Way

An air ambulance landing around the scene around Atherleigh Way

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Man dies after being hit by bus at busy junction

Old Station Park in Horwich has a new entrance

Old Station Park in Horwich has a new entrance

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Historic stone from old station recovered and installed to reflect town's heritage

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Live: Motorway closed off after night-time roadworks 'overrun'

Live: Motorway closed off after night-time roadworks 'overrun'

RECAP: Motorway closed off after night-time roadworks 'overrun'

Over fifty vehicles were stopped and checked in a major crime crackdown on a main road in Bolton.

Over fifty vehicles were stopped and checked in a major crime crackdown on a main road in Bolton.

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Fifty vehicles stopped on main Bolton road amid police traffic crack down

Singin in the Rain (Feast Creative)

Singin in the Rain (Feast Creative)

Musical treat as Royal Exchange reveals Singin' in the Rain is coming to Manchester

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Manchester date and debut EP sets Better Joy on her way

Manchester Road, Bolton 1970

Manchester Road, Bolton 1970

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Manchester Road blocked by fallen boiler causing chaos

From left Mackie (NRB) Scott Lees (NRB), Catherine Rogers (NRB), Paul Stringer (Cowgills), Neil Whittingham (NRB) after Cowgills' acquisition of NRB.

From left Mackie (NRB) Scott Lees (NRB), Catherine Rogers (NRB), Paul Stringer (Cowgills), Neil Whittingham (NRB) after Cowgills' acquisition of NRB.

Bolton accountants acquires Wigan firm in North West expansion

The cheapest fuel prices in Bolton

The cheapest fuel prices in Bolton

The cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in Bolton right now

You can now apply to be a contestant on the next series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

You can now apply to be a contestant on the next series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

Apply for ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire as Jeremy Clarkson confirms return

Prime Video has released the official date that Jeremy Clarkson's show, Clarkson's Farm will return to the Amazon streaming service.

Prime Video has released the official date that Jeremy Clarkson's show, Clarkson's Farm will return to the Amazon streaming service.

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson confirms release date for brand new Clarkson's Farm

Mum claims her son was 'red-pilled' like in Netflix's Adolescence

Mum claims her son was 'red-pilled' like in Netflix's Adolescence

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Mum claims her son was 'red-pilled' like in Netflix's Adolescence

The hearing took place at Bolton Coroners' Court

The hearing took place at Bolton Coroners' Court

Woman tragically died after battle with sepsis, aged only 42

National Highways will close one carriageway of the M6 overnight to safely install or change roadworks on multiple occasions.

National Highways will close one carriageway of the M6 overnight to safely install or change roadworks on multiple occasions.

Major UK motorway to be hit by delays and 40mph speed limits until 2027

Horrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ran rampant through his body.

Horrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ran rampant through his body.

Dad issues warning over spiders in the UK - after false widow bite

How good is it for your health? Can it detect heart attacks?

How good is it for your health? Can it detect heart attacks?

Can smart watches detect heart attacks? The science behind every runner's friend

I cooked a Jamie Oliver 15-minute meal to see if it can really be done in that time

I cooked a Jamie Oliver 15-minute meal to see if it can really be done in that time

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Can you really cook a Jamie Oliver 15-minute meal in 15 minutes? I gave it a go

Lidl will be trialing its click & collect service during April 2025 for a Middle of Lidl item

Lidl will be trialing its click & collect service during April 2025 for a Middle of Lidl item

Lidl to trial new click & collect service this month but you'll need to be quick

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Asda face 'boycott' after being accused of 'spying' on customers with cameras

ITV has released a Coronation Street trailer ahead of Debbie Webster's shock diagnosis

ITV has released a Coronation Street trailer ahead of Debbie Webster's shock diagnosis

Coronation Street

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Coronation Street favourite breaks silence on heartbreaking exit storyline

Danielle Beardsley was horrified to see her five-month-old Elliot Thomson's toes were red raw after removing his sleepsuit one morning

Danielle Beardsley was horrified to see her five-month-old Elliot Thomson's toes were red raw after removing his sleepsuit one morning

Mum's warning after fearing baby would lose toes following freak hair accident

The report said rising utility bills and council tax will put further pressure on household budgets.

The report said rising utility bills and council tax will put further pressure on household budgets.

Personal Finance

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Working UK households set to be hundreds worse off over coming year

The damaged walls

The damaged walls

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'Absolute lowlifes' steal historic stones from beauty spot causing £30k of damage

Bolton's most wanted - April 2, 2025

Bolton's most wanted - April 2, 2025

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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted

The Jolly Carter

The Jolly Carter

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Sadness as village pub announces it is closing with 'immediate effect'

Yasmin Qureshi MP is one of 20 parliamentarians to have signed the letter

Yasmin Qureshi MP is one of 20 parliamentarians to have signed the letter

Row over Bolton's MP's support for new 'international airport' in Kashmir

Wanderers latest

Schumacher eyes path forward for Wanderers after laying Wigan ghosts to rest

'Emotions ran high' - Wigan boss Lowe explains Bolton red card

The Big Match Preview: Seven games to go, and style can't matter for Wanderers

Why Wanderers are counting the cost of progress and ambition in recent accounts

EFL confirm key 2025/26 dates including fixture release and first game

'We have to do better' - Bristol Rovers boss wants response at Bolton

Sport

Bolton Wanderers manager Steven Schumacher celebrates after the final whistle

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Schumacher eyes path forward for Wanderers after laying Wigan ghosts to rest

Wigan boss Ryan Lowe on the touchline

Wigan boss Ryan Lowe on the touchline

Bolton Wanderers FC

'Emotions ran high' - Wigan boss Lowe explains Bolton red card

The Big Match Preview - Bolton Wanderers v Bristol Rovers

The Big Match Preview - Bolton Wanderers v Bristol Rovers

Bolton Wanderers FC

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The Big Match Preview: Seven games to go, and style can't matter for Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers' chairman, Sharon Brittan

Bolton Wanderers' chairman, Sharon Brittan

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Why Wanderers are counting the cost of progress and ambition in recent accounts

The key dates have now been confirmed

The key dates have now been confirmed

Bolton Wanderers FC

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EFL confirm key 2025/26 dates including fixture release and first game

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National Sport

Ange Postecoglou (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ange Postecoglou (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ange Postecoglou insists touchline reaction to Tottenham fans was misinterpreted

Former Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams is hoping to return to the game (Dave Thompson/PA)

Former Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams is hoping to return to the game (Dave Thompson/PA)

Brandon Williams keen to return after considering quitting football

Chelsea celebrate Enzo Fernandez’s goal (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Chelsea celebrate Enzo Fernandez’s goal (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Enzo Fernandez header sends Chelsea back into top four after win over Tottenham

Stephen Bunting in action during the Premier League (David Davies/PA)

Stephen Bunting in action during the Premier League (David Davies/PA)

Stephen Bunting upsets form book to win in Berlin after early Luke Littler exit

Dan Skelton (left) and Willie Mullins at Cheltenham (Mike Egerton/PA)

Dan Skelton (left) and Willie Mullins at Cheltenham (Mike Egerton/PA)

Mullins starting to loom ominously in wing mirror of Skelton

Constitution Hill after falling during the William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Mike Egerton/PA)

Constitution Hill after falling during the William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Mike Egerton/PA)

Constitution Hill set for Punchestown redemption opportunity

Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of several ranking events this season (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of several ranking events this season (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan says he will make a late call on playing in World Championship

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This image released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence shows China’s Shandong aircraft carrier (Taiwan Ministry of National Defence via AP)

This image released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence shows China’s Shandong aircraft carrier (Taiwan Ministry of National Defence via AP)

US and Chinese military officials hold talks on maritime security

US markets suffered their worst fall since 2020, while in the UK the FTSE100 hit a three-month low after Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on the rest of the world (Seth Wenig/AP)

US markets suffered their worst fall since 2020, while in the UK the FTSE100 hit a three-month low after Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on the rest of the world (Seth Wenig/AP)

UK Government mulls response to Trumps tariffs as global markets slide

The Prince of Wales (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Prince of Wales (Jane Barlow/PA)

William hails ‘fresh momentum for new ideas’ and names Earthshot Prize location

Some 17% of NHS staff do not think their building is safe (Jeff Moore/PA)

Some 17% of NHS staff do not think their building is safe (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS hospitals plagued by rats, cockroaches and silverfish, staff say

The blueprint to bolster NHS dentistry was unveiled in February 2024 (John Giles/PA)

The blueprint to bolster NHS dentistry was unveiled in February 2024 (John Giles/PA)

Plan to boost NHS dentistry has ‘resulted in worsening the picture’, say MPs

Experts have called for a new alcohol strategy after a rise in deaths (PA)

Experts have called for a new alcohol strategy after a rise in deaths (PA)

Alcohol plans ‘not fit for purpose’ as drinking habits change

Sarah Everard (CPS/PA)

Sarah Everard (CPS/PA)

Serving police officers urged to have say in Everard inquiry

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