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Where is the top spot for the best view of Greater Manchester's skyline? : Reddit gives its verdict on which areas offer the best vantage point of the city
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Where is the top spot for the best view of Greater Manchester's skyline?
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📷 Snow is falling in Bolton, near Horwich, but isn't settling due to the rainy weather. 🌨️ Follow live updates as Greater Manchester is covered by a weather ... Show more
Quick Glance: Snow Blankets UK: Warning for North Wales and Northern England
  • Snow has covered Woolton, Liverpool in January.

  • The Met Office has issued a yellow snow warning for much of North Wales and Northern and Central England for Thursday.

  • Disruption is possible, with a snow forecast of 2 cm at low levels and up to 10-20 cm in higher areas such as Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, and the Pennines.

  • It is likely that further warnings will be issued throughout the week, the Met Office said.
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Cars seen floating in water as M61 closed in both directions due to flooding and crash Latest bitly.ws/3cELA
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The bargain Greater Manchester homes from just £30k going on sale next week: If you fancy taking on a DIY renovation project - these five cheap properties are up ...
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The bargain Greater Manchester homes from just £30k going on sale next ...
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M61 closed near Horwich after two car crash: A motorway has been closed after a two car crash.
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M61 closed near Horwich after two car crash
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'He made the world magical': Tributes to dad, 47, found dead near motorway in tragedy. Full story: bit.ly/47BNBYJ
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The notorious criminals locked up in Greater Manchester in January: Also locked up this month was a 'materialistic' fraudster who tried to con her ...
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The notorious criminals locked up in Greater Manchester in January
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Dog owner who set XL Bully on woman, rapist and killer driver among those locked up in Greater Manchester this week bitly.ws/39H4Z
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M61 closed between Chorley and Horwich after crash near Rivington Services: The reopening of the motorway was hindered due to oil spilling from the overturned ...
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M61 closed between Chorley and Horwich after crash near Rivington Services
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Pub reopens after makeover, but it's the £1.99 sausage side worth shouting about: The Blundell Arms is on the doorstep of Rivington Pike and a popular spot for ...
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Pub reopens after makeover, but it's the £1.99 sausage side worth shouting ...
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The killer who left an innocent man to die - and did everything to avoid justice: Sam Hughes has been jailed
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The killer who left an innocent man to die - and did everything to avoid ...
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Asda Horwich worker's dedication saves customer from a night in the dog house: When the man lost his ring, he was distraught
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Asda Horwich worker's dedication saves customer from a night in the dog ...
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BREAKING: M61 drivers hit by huge traffic queues with lanes shut after crashbit.ly/47Hehr2
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Man's body found near M61 as police probe 'unexplained' death: Police say the body of a man in his 40s was discovered by emergency services at around 6 ...
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Man's body found near M61 as police probe 'unexplained' death
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Forensic tent in place near M61 with police on scene Latest updates here bitly.ws/397kc
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Nightmare neighbour kept 'incessantly barking' collies causing a year of misery: Susan Ince has been ordered to pay £10,000 after a court heard neighbours heard ...
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Nightmare neighbour kept 'incessantly barking' collies causing a year of ...
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Weather warning issued for Greater Manchester ahead of Storm Fergus: More rain is expected to arrive
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Weather warning issued for Greater Manchester ahead of Storm Fergus
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LIVE: 'Act now' flood warning issued in Greater Manchester with heavy rain due: Residents are being told to prepare
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LIVE: 'Act now' flood warning issued in Greater Manchester with heavy rain ...
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Bananas, Bolton and the British public: How Vernon Kay did his £4m ultramarathon: The Bolton-born legend got a hero's welcome in his hometown
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Bananas, Bolton and the British public: How Vernon Kay did his £4m ...
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Police appeal as man injured after fireworks and bottles thrown at train station: Officers were called to Horwich Parkway Station at around 6.20pm
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Police appeal as man injured after fireworks and bottles thrown at train ...
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Red flood warning in Greater Manchester as residents told 'take action': The Environment Agency says homes are at risk in the area
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Red flood warning in Greater Manchester as residents told 'take action'
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Greater Manchester's weather hour-by-hour as parts of region hit by flood alert: It's shaping up to be an unsettled day
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Greater Manchester's weather hour-by-hour as parts of region hit by flood ...
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The magical woodland on the edge of Greater Manchester for a walk with a twist: This is the place to go for a picturesque autumn walk - and it's home to a ...
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The magical woodland on the edge of Greater Manchester for a walk with a ...
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Live M61 closure updates as all traffic stopped in Lancashire bit.ly/3PYtqii
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Building site labourer falls through stairwell and fractures skull: Two companies - one from Bolton - have now been fined
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Building site labourer falls through stairwell and fractures skull
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Flood alerts issued with residents urged to prepare as more heavy rain set to hit Lancashire
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Flood alerts issued with residents urged to prepare as more heavy rain set ...
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M61 crash closes lanes both ways between Chorley and Horwich: Emergency services are responding to a crash on the M61 near Chorley this morning (Wednesday ...
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M61 crash closes lanes both ways between Chorley and Horwich
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Full list of 111 Wilko stores closing across UK next week: All of Wilko’s 400 shops will close by early October, according to administrators from PwC
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Full list of 111 Wilko stores closing across UK next week
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The University of Bolton is planning to remove the town from its name as part of a major rebrand 👀 The higher education institution has applied to change its ... Show more
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Red Arrows in Greater Manchester today - times and where to see them: The Red Arrows will fly over parts of Greater Manchester this afternoon
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Red Arrows in Greater Manchester today - times and where to see them
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Huge cannabis farm uncovered by police after raid at industrial unit: A man has been arrested by officers
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Huge cannabis farm uncovered by police after raid at industrial unit
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Lorry crash shuts M61 lanes causing long delays - live updates: The incident happened on the northbound carriageway between J5 for Westhoughton and J6 for ...
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Lorry crash shuts M61 lanes causing long delays - live updates
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Man rushed to hospital after lorry hits central reservation on motorway: He was released from the vehicle by fire crews
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Man rushed to hospital after lorry hits central reservation on motorway
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We will all be a part of Manchester's history - I can't wait to read it: Welcome to M.E.N. Unwind - our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening ...
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We will all be a part of Manchester's history - I can't wait to read it
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'Stranger pointed gun at me and fired - I thought I was going to die': 'I have never, ever been scared before - but I was scared'
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'Stranger pointed gun at me and fired - I thought I was going to die'
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This is Vincent Regan. This morning (August 10), a stranger pointed a gun at him in broad daylight and fired. Vincent was sat on a wall at the memorial ... Show more
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Work to fix unsafe quarry set to take another TEN YEARS: Armstrongs Group, who operate Montcliffe Quarry north of Bolton, face objections to the length of time ...
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Work to fix unsafe quarry set to take another TEN YEARS
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M61 rush-hour traffic chaos as overturned lorry causes closures: Two lanes have been closed off on the southbound carriageway between junction eight for Chorley ...
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M61 rush-hour traffic chaos as overturned lorry causes closures
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M61 traffic chaos as dramatic picture shows overturned lorry after crash: Two lanes remain closed more than five hours after the crash on the M61 southbound ...
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M61 traffic chaos as dramatic picture shows overturned lorry after crash
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Police close Bolton Road following crash this evening: A road closure is in place after a crash took place in Horwich, this evening.
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Police close Bolton Road following crash this evening
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Carnage on street as cars wrecked and wall knocked through in 11-VEHICLE smash: Emergency services closed off the road as they responded to the crash last night
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Carnage on street as cars wrecked and wall knocked through in 11-VEHICLE ...
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Woman's fury at landlord after living room plagued by damp for four YEARS: Places for People has apologised to Diane Kenyon
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Woman's fury at landlord after living room plagued by damp for four YEARS
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Pink fans trapped in car park again until the early hours after gig: "12.30am and still stuck!"
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Pink fans trapped in car park again until the early hours after gig
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Firefighters descend on garage blaze as residents told 'keep windows shut': People were urged to avoid the area after the fire broke out in the early hours
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Firefighters descend on garage blaze as residents told 'keep windows shut'
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Horwich: Flowersmiths florists celebrates a decade: Opening until 4pm rather than their usual 3pm closing time, the shop celebrated with treats for everyone and ...
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Horwich: Flowersmiths florists celebrates a decade
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Horwich Chorley New Road shut in both directions: Chorley New Road closed in Horwich after incident
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Horwich Chorley New Road shut in both directions
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When thunderstorms are expected to hit Greater Manchester today bitly.ws/I9xo
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Aldi Breightmet undergoes huge transformation: Aldi is set to reveal a fresh new look for its Breightmet store after undergoing a huge transformation.
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Aldi Breightmet undergoes huge transformation
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Bolton weather: Thunderstorm captured in dramatic pictures: Pictures show stunning views of the thunderstorm and lightning that hit Bolton last night.
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Bolton weather: Thunderstorm captured in dramatic pictures
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This picture looks back to the days when Horwich had a major employer right on its doorstep.
At one time, it would have been hard to find a single ... Show more

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Horwich: Cyclist and pedestrian crash on Chorley New Road latest: A man in his 80s in a serious condition after a crash with a cyclist while he was walking this ...
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Horwich: Cyclist and pedestrian crash on Chorley New Road latest
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Horwich Chorley New Road: Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash: A major road in Bolton has been closed off after a crash between a pedestrian and a cyclist.
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Horwich Chorley New Road: Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash
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An air ambulance was spotted landing near a playground in Horwich earlier today - follow here for the latest updates 👇https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23552457.air-ambulance-lands-near-ainsworth-avenue-playground/

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Bolton: Man taken to hospital after fire near Chorley New Road: One man has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a burning
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Bolton: Man taken to hospital after fire near Chorley New Road
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Bolton family raises concerns after mum found dead: The family of a "very popular" grandmother who had dementia are searching for answers after the ...
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Bolton family raises concerns after mum found dead
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Stagecoach offers free buses for residents to explore Rivington: Residents from across Bolton are now being offered the chance to explore Rivington and beyond as ...
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Stagecoach offers free buses for residents to explore Rivington
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Westhoughton home to 2 swarms of bees: A huge swarm of bees has been rehomed after making a temporary home.
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Westhoughton home to 2 swarms of bees
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Bolton's Armed Forces Week plans revealed: Bolton is getting ready to celebrate Armed Forces Week later this month.
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Bolton's Armed Forces Week plans revealed
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Horwich: Curley's Dining Rooms reopens after break-in: A family friendly fish and chips restaurant has reopened after a ‘devastating break-in.
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Horwich: Curley's Dining Rooms reopens after break-in
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Ironman Bolton 2023: Lancashire athletes take podium positions: Athletes from Chorley and Darwen made it into the podium positions at this year's Ironman as ...
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Ironman Bolton 2023: Lancashire athletes take podium positions
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Horwich: Yate Fold Farm joins Environment Bank scheme: A Bolton farmer has signed up to a 30-year deal to help create new meadows, trees and wildflowers ...
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Horwich: Yate Fold Farm joins Environment Bank scheme
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Bolton eateries handed food hygiene ratings in inspections: Two Bolton eateries have been awarded food hygiene ratings in the latest round of inspections.
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Bolton eateries handed food hygiene ratings in inspections
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Bolton: Kolor Bodyworx row with residents over parked cars: A car body shop has become embroiled in a row with the council and residents over cars parked outside ...
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Bolton: Kolor Bodyworx row with residents over parked cars
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Operation Avro huge success in Bolton says police chief: Operation AVRO took place on May 16 throughout Bolton and resulted in a total of 52 arrests after 18 ...
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Operation Avro huge success in Bolton says police chief
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Mayor of Horwich is announced as Cllr David Grant: Horwich councillor David Grant is the new mayor of Horwich after an inauguration in the town.
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Mayor of Horwich is announced as Cllr David Grant
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Bolton Council leader confirmed as Nick Peel at town hall: The new leader of Bolton Council is confirmed after a somewhat surreal meeting at the town hall last ...
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Bolton Council leader confirmed as Nick Peel at town hall
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Horwich: Man set fire to 2 vans while drunk: A man from Horwich set fire to two vans belonging to people he did not know after drinking a large amount of alcohol ...
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Horwich: Man set fire to 2 vans while drunk
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Horwich: Man died after 'a three-day bender' at brother's home: A man died on the eve of his 30th birthday after 'a three-day bender' at his brother's home in ...
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Horwich: Man died after 'a three-day bender' at brother's home
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Man, 29, died after 'three day bender': A coroner has spoken of his sadness at 'another drugs death in this town'
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Man, 29, died after 'three day bender'
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Horwich Repair Cafe to move building: A voluntary led repair café is set to move to a new home which will enhance the scope of their repairs ...
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Horwich Repair Cafe to move building
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Bolton man dies after taking controlled poison linked to 7 deaths: A coroner in Bolton will be writing to the Department of Health after seven recent deaths have ...
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Bolton man dies after taking controlled poison linked to 7 deaths
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Updates as all traffic stopped on M61 due to 'police incident': The M61 is blocked in both directions between junction eight for Chorley and junction six for ...
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Updates as all traffic stopped on M61 due to 'police incident'
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Horwich: Firefighters tackle blaze in town centre: Pictures have revealed the impact of a derelict building fire in Bolton.
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Horwich: Firefighters tackle blaze in town centre
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University of Bolton Stadium: Missing man found safe: An appeal has gone out to find an elderly man who has gone missing in Bolton this weekend.
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University of Bolton Stadium: Missing man found safe
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Farnworth Fire Station to host road safety open day: Residents across Bolton are invited to attend a road safety open day at Farnworth Community Fire Station ...
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Farnworth Fire Station to host road safety open day
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Bolton: Building at risk of collapse after Spa Road fire: A burned out building in Bolton could be at “risk of collapse” after a major fire yesterday.
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Bolton: Building at risk of collapse after Spa Road fire
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Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park new restaurant plans: Plans are afoot to build a new restaurant at one of Bolton’s busiest retail parks.
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Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park new restaurant plans