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The aurora was spotted over Bolton skies

Northern Lights

Northern Lights spotted over Bolton as stunning display lights up the skies

Tony Watts, who has been remembered as a 'good friend to many' following his death

Tony Watts, who has been remembered as a 'good friend to many' following his death

Remembering a 'good friend to many' who helped shape Bolton for decades

'Assaulting police, cannabis, drink driving' - 5 Bolton cases heard by magistrates

The crash was reported on the M62

The crash was reported on the M62

Man, 20, arrested and woman 'seriously injured' after 3 vehicle motorway crash

Andy Burnham has said he will publish details of his dealings with Manchester City from during his time as mayor

Andy Burnham has said he will publish details of his dealings with Manchester City from during his time as mayor

Burnham to publish Man City dealings after intervention draws criticism

Bluetongue virus

'Take it seriously' - Farmer's plea as devastating disease found in Lancashire

Junior Ajose and Cheriff Tall were both killed in the shooting

Junior Ajose and Cheriff Tall were both killed in the shooting

Man brought back from Turkey in connection with double shooting that killed two men

Police thanked members of the public who shared their appeal

Police thanked members of the public who shared their appeal

Appeal to help make sure missing woman is 'safe and well'

The crash was reported on the M62

The crash was reported on the M62

RECAP - Woman 'seriously injured' in crash that closed motorway for hours

The home on Chorley Old Road

The home on Chorley Old Road

Inside £285,000 Heaton family home with three double bedrooms

Cllr Nadeem Ayub responded

Cllr Nadeem Ayub responded

Local government

Bolton Council vows to fight plans for tolls on the M65 amid Lancashire council plans

The motion was carried at a full meeting of Bolton Council

The motion was carried at a full meeting of Bolton Council

Planning and development

New £6.5M pothole repairs to be split 'ideally equally' across Bolton after key vote

The Mayor of Bolton, Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, and Catherine Gill, Strategic Lead for Corporate Parenting at Bolton Council, celebrating the launch of Bolton’s Kinship Zone

The Mayor of Bolton, Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, and Catherine Gill, Strategic Lead for Corporate Parenting at Bolton Council, celebrating the launch of Bolton’s Kinship Zone

Grandparents praised for changing children’s lives across Bolton

The three-week campaign was organised by the Bolton Malayalee Association

The three-week campaign was organised by the Bolton Malayalee Association

A Bolton community group stepped in after hearing food banks needed help

News

Cllr Ayyub Patel has urged people to apply for defibrillators

Cllr Ayyub Patel has urged people to apply for defibrillators

'Practical, lifesaving step that reflects who we are' could tackle cardiac arrests

The flats had been proposed on Bridge Street in Bolton town centre

The flats had been proposed on Bridge Street in Bolton town centre

Planning and development

'Space and lighting' concerns over plan for new town centre flats

Officers seized around £400,000 worth of illicit cigarettes

Officers seized around £400,000 worth of illicit cigarettes

£400k haul of counterfeit cigarettes seized as police stop suspicious vans

Students warned after 152 false fire alarms in accommodation blocks

Samantha Brennan

Samantha Brennan

Social care boss who started at 16 shortlisted for prestigious award

The UK airports passengers rate higher than Manchester Airport

Newby Road turning for Deepdale Road

Newby Road turning for Deepdale Road

10-day road closure could cause disruption on key road between Bolton and Bury

Reverend Dr Matthew Porter

Reverend Dr Matthew Porter

Religious Column

The importance of supporting well-off nations even in difficult times

The home on Bleasdale Road in Bolton

The home on Bleasdale Road in Bolton

Stylish three-bedroom Bolton bungalow on spacious corner plot for sale

Colin 'Tom' Thomas Morris

Colin 'Tom' Thomas Morris

Latest death notices and funeral announcements from The Bolton News

Road closures set to impact Bolton in the next two weeks

The town is set to feature in the new Harry Potter series.

The town is set to feature in the new Harry Potter series.

Charming town an hour away from Bolton set to feature in the new Harry Potter series

Wendi Hyland-Smith created the space to help others put their wellbeing first

Wendi Hyland-Smith created the space to help others put their wellbeing first

First look at Horwich's newest Space where women can unwind and connect

Shop owner apologises and promises to remove shutters from historic Farnworth NatWest

The Church Inn has welcomed a number of famous faces

The Church Inn has welcomed a number of famous faces

We tried a Sunday roast at pub named best in the North West and loved by Wayne Rooney

The incident was reported on the M6

The incident was reported on the M6

UPDATES - Delays warning after 'police stop traffic' on motorway

Rafiq and Williams were both involved in the drugs plot

Rafiq and Williams were both involved in the drugs plot

Dangerous driver led police on high speed chase - and into major drugs conspiracy

Key routes through Manchester Piccadilly have been affected

Key routes through Manchester Piccadilly have been affected

'Major disruption' warning for passengers along key train routes

Andrew Hall killed Clair and Sam Fitzharris just two days before Christmas

Andrew Hall killed Clair and Sam Fitzharris just two days before Christmas

Dangerous driver killed parent and son in road crash just days before Christmas

A search is underway to find Macauley Irving

A search is underway to find Macauley Irving

Search underway for man wanted in connection with 'criminal damage'

Michael Rosen will be bringing poetry to life for all generations at the Lowry

Bow-tied llamas and 'witchy' flowers as unusual wedding fair comes to Bolton

How Royal Bolton Hospital's £38m maternity rebuild is progressing

It ended with Warburton crashing into a van

It ended with Warburton crashing into a van

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

WATCH - Police chase as driver reached 60mph and ended wedged between a van and wall

Wanderers latest

THE LAST WORD | Reaction, interviews and analysis of Bolton's defeat to Stoke

THE BIG MATCH VERDICT | Why the go slow as Wanderers return from the break?

PLAYER RATINGS | How the Wanderers players fared in the 2-1 defeat against Stoke

'Got to find the balance' - Pundit view on Wanderers' defeat against Stoke

FANS' VIEW - Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Stoke City

MATCH REACTION | Steven Schumacher vents frustration after Stoke City defeat

Sport

The Last Word - Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Stoke City

Bolton Wanderers FC

THE LAST WORD | Reaction, interviews and analysis of Bolton's defeat to Stoke

Sam Dalby can't divert a cross into the back of the net past Viktor Johansson

Sam Dalby can't divert a cross into the back of the net past Viktor Johansson

Bolton Wanderers FC

THE BIG MATCH VERDICT | Why the go slow as Wanderers return from the break?

Bolton Wanderers' Ben Davies reacts after conceding the opening goal

Bolton Wanderers' Ben Davies reacts after conceding the opening goal

Bolton Wanderers FC

PLAYER RATINGS | How the Wanderers players fared in the 2-1 defeat against Stoke

Gaizka Larrazabal beats his man

Gaizka Larrazabal beats his man

Bolton Wanderers FC

'Got to find the balance' - Pundit view on Wanderers' defeat against Stoke

Liam Sheppard scores from the penalty spot

Liam Sheppard scores from the penalty spot

Atherton Collieries AFC

Atherton Collieries beat Nantwich Town in NPL West

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has challenged his players to ‘make our own noise’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has challenged his players to ‘make our own noise’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Enzo Maresca challenges his Manchester City players to ‘make our own noise’

Manchester City celebrate in front of their fans (Peter Byrne/PA).

Manchester City celebrate in front of their fans (Peter Byrne/PA).

Liverpool Live: Manchester City silence Anfield boos to seal emphatic win

Lewis Hamilton apologised to Ferrari for his strategy call in Singapore (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton apologised to Ferrari for his strategy call in Singapore (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton says ‘sorry’ to Ferrari after strategy call backfires

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson was frustrated by the home loss to St Johnstone (PA)

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson was frustrated by the home loss to St Johnstone (PA)

Stephen Robinson frustrated as Aberdeen fail to show training ground promise

Kimi Antonelli now stands on the brink of history (David Davies/PA)

Kimi Antonelli now stands on the brink of history (David Davies/PA)

Kimi Antonelli can ‘dare to dream’ after edging to brink of drivers’ title

Final Orders, left, on his way to winning at the Cheltenham Festival (Adam Davy/PA)

Final Orders, left, on his way to winning at the Cheltenham Festival (Adam Davy/PA)

Cromwell salutes Final Orders after Velka Pardubicka success

Handball by Aberdeen’s Jack Milne (pictured) led to Josh Fowler’s St Johnstone winner from the penalty spot (Steve Welsh/PA).

Handball by Aberdeen’s Jack Milne (pictured) led to Josh Fowler’s St Johnstone winner from the penalty spot (Steve Welsh/PA).

Josh Fowler penalty earns St Johnstone win over Aberdeen and place in top five

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National News

Meghan shared a clip of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on a countryside stroll (Aaron Chown/PA)

Meghan shared a clip of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on a countryside stroll (Aaron Chown/PA)

Meghan enjoys country walk with Archie and Lilibet ahead of event with Harry

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is set to announce his party’s pledge to suspend the asylum system if Reform were elected (Gary Oakley/PA)

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is set to announce his party’s pledge to suspend the asylum system if Reform were elected (Gary Oakley/PA)

Farage to pledge to suspend asylum system for five years

Water splashing against a wall as Hurricane Simon approaches Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Fernando Llano/AP)

Water splashing against a wall as Hurricane Simon approaches Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Fernando Llano/AP)

Hurricane Simon pounds resorts along Mexico’s Pacific coast

Thick black smoke and flames rise from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (UGC/AP/PA)

Thick black smoke and flames rise from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (UGC/AP/PA)

Passenger terminal at Riyadh airport is struck again a day after fatal attack

Prime Minister Andy Burnham was speaking on the Rest Is Politics podcast (PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham was speaking on the Rest Is Politics podcast (PA)

Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum

Green Party leader Zack Polanski (Will Colebourne/PA)

Green Party leader Zack Polanski (Will Colebourne/PA)

Polanski signals Green leaders could get more power over policy amid Zionism row

The couple will visit Nottingham on Thursday (PA)

The couple will visit Nottingham on Thursday (PA)

Harry and Meghan set for first joint engagement since returning to UK

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