Astley Bridge News

Flooding at the junction

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Junction flooded and engineers sent to scene after mains leak

The alleged incident occured on Belmont Road

The alleged incident occured on Belmont Road

Police attend after reports of man with knife in Astley Bridge

The Easter bunny (Cllr Hilary Fairclough) presented winner Mia Grace Wakefield with her prize

The Easter bunny (Cllr Hilary Fairclough) presented winner Mia Grace Wakefield with her prize

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Children's strong message to pet owners in bid to ‘eradicate dog poo'

Astley Bridge sink hole, 1964

Astley Bridge sink hole, 1964

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Day the earth opened up on waste ground in Astley Bridge

Residents fought to get a pole removed

Residents fought to get a pole removed

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Neighbours win battle to have telecoms pole removed from their 'village green'

Toddler's cause of death after family holiday 'unascertainable'

Toddler's cause of death after family holiday 'unascertainable'

Toddler's cause of death after family holiday 'unascertainable'

Astley Bridge Service Station, 1970

Astley Bridge Service Station, 1970

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Self-service introduced at Bolton petrol station for first time

Berkeley Road, Astley Bridge, 1964

Berkeley Road, Astley Bridge, 1964

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Bolton's biggest storm saw three inches of rain fall - in a day

Two cars crashed on Moss Bank Way this afternoon

Two cars crashed on Moss Bank Way this afternoon

Car being chased by police 'rear ended another vehicle into fence before crashing'

Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, 1960

Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, 1960

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Who remembers the Lamb Hotel in Astley Bridge looking like this?

Historic pub continues to be at the the heart of the community

Historic pub continues to be at the the heart of the community

PUB OF THE WEEK

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Historic pub continues to be at the the heart of the community

Police in Astley Bridge. Picture GMP Bolton North

Police in Astley Bridge. Picture GMP Bolton North

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Police respond to concerns raised by residents in this part of Bolton

Abdullah, a member of staff, Mohammed Jabir, Ihsan Choudary and Ayaan, a member of staff

Abdullah, a member of staff, Mohammed Jabir, Ihsan Choudary and Ayaan, a member of staff

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Restaurant visited by Bolton celeb is 'best in the country' in curry awards

The PACT meeting

The PACT meeting

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Speeding concerns after number of smashes raised by neighbours

Dirt bike vandalism on Barlow Park

Dirt bike vandalism on Barlow Park

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Specialist police unit to be deployed to Bolton to tackle mindless yobs causing upset

Police officers and councillors at the PACT meeting

Police officers and councillors at the PACT meeting

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Complaints as drug dealers push their 'trade' at all hours

Power cuts hit more than 1,500 homes and businesses in Astley Bridge

Power cuts hit more than 1,500 homes and businesses in Astley Bridge

More than 1,500 homes hit with power cuts in Astley Bridge

Homes in Astley Bridge hit with power cuts

Homes in Astley Bridge hit with power cuts

More than 100 homes and businesses have been hit with power cuts

Pub at heart of community to reopen TODAY following closure

Pub at heart of community to reopen TODAY following closure

Pub at heart of community to reopen TODAY following closure

Paddy McGuinness is filming at the Warburtons factory

Paddy McGuinness is filming at the Warburtons factory

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Famous Bolton son spotted with film crews at factory in town

Popular pub in Bolton temporarily closes its doors

Popular pub in Bolton temporarily closes its doors

Popular pub in Bolton temporarily closes its doors

Astley Bridge shelter accident, 1950

Astley Bridge shelter accident, 1950

Runaway trailer flattened Astley Bridge bus shelter

Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, 1952

Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, 1952

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Do you remember Astley Bridge pub before it became Three Pigeons?

Alfie Butler bought the game to find the wrong disc in there

Alfie Butler bought the game to find the wrong disc in there

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Game over - 14-year-old's shock to find 'old CD' in £70 game

George Parkinson with his mum Anne-Marie and sister Mary

George Parkinson with his mum Anne-Marie and sister Mary

Bolton lad thanks charity who helped him save mum's life

The boards initially being put in place by Cllr John Walsh

The boards initially being put in place by Cllr John Walsh

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Mindless yobs destroy art installation made by children to celebrate Christmas

Remains of the fallen tree on Thornham Drive

Remains of the fallen tree on Thornham Drive

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Town hall chiefs respond after Storm Pia uprooted trees

Concerns have been raised after flooding at the Astley Bridge junction

Concerns have been raised after flooding at the Astley Bridge junction

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'There is no excuse': flooding at newly improvement major road junction

Bolton Coroners' Court

Bolton Coroners' Court

Man died at home aged 31

head boy and head girl, Marghoob Ahmed and Saara Sufi

head boy and head girl, Marghoob Ahmed and Saara Sufi

Primary School Tables

Outstanding primary school in top 5 per cent of country after cracking year

An example of the artwork

An example of the artwork

Remembrance Day artwork stolen from park in Bolton

Blackburn Road at night

Blackburn Road at night

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Concern raised over brightness of street lighting in borough

Man arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a police pursuit

Man arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a police pursuit

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Man arrested after helicopter pursuit through Bolton

GMP Bolton North carrying out roadside checks (GMP North)

GMP Bolton North carrying out roadside checks (GMP North)

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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Half-a-dozen motorists booked on one Bolton road as crackdown on speeding continues

The resurfacing works on Crompton Way

The resurfacing works on Crompton Way

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Motorist's concerns over visibility as roadworks take place on major road

Police are stepping up their presence in the area

Police are stepping up their presence in the area

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More police in area which has had drug dealing problems for 'very long time'

Popular coffee chain in Bolton targeted by vandals

Popular coffee chain in Bolton targeted by vandals

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Popular coffee shop chain in Bolton targeted by vandals

Popular pub to bring back food back after search for 'perfect' chef

Popular pub to bring back food back after search for 'perfect' chef

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Pub manager's new plans after perfect find

The new artwork has been unveiled at the chapel

The new artwork has been unveiled at the chapel

Fire-damaged chapel transformed thanks to the help of children

The burnt hoverboard

The burnt hoverboard

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Family's warning after fire breaks out while they were sleeping

Stock image of a hoverboard

Stock image of a hoverboard

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'Lucky' escape for residents after hoverboard catches fire overnight

Community remember

Community remember

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Families to be helped in memory of 'perfect baby' who died at just over an hour old

Popular Bolton brewery scoops up award for best beer in North West

Popular Bolton brewery scoops up award for best beer in North West

Clubs and societies

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Popular Bolton brewery has the 'best beer' in the North West

Chris Martin's newest book is set to come out this month

Chris Martin's newest book is set to come out this month

Former Bolton teacher draws on experience to release fun teen detective novel series

Astley Bridge Cemetery chapel is set to undergo a transformation

Astley Bridge Cemetery chapel is set to undergo a transformation

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New lease of life for chapel damaged in fire being after years of disrepair

Flooding on Broad O'Th' Lane, Astley Bridge

Flooding on Broad O'Th' Lane, Astley Bridge

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Astley Bridge residents left with low water pressure after leak causes flooding

Cotton Kier is set to close

Cotton Kier is set to close

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Much-loved family pub announces shock closure leaving customers disappointed

Police find car stolen in burglary - how to keep your car safe from thieves

SENTENCE: Bolton Crown Court

SENTENCE: Bolton Crown Court

Man wielded axe in public, spat at and racially abused workers

Firefighters fought a blaze at ACDOPRO in Bolton

Firefighters fought a blaze at ACDOPRO in Bolton

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Firefighters tackle blaze at long established Bolton factory

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Driver arrested and youths dispersed by police during night of action in Bolton

The new furniture store

The new furniture store

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First look inside family run business which opened store in Bolton this weekend

RECAP: Emergency services response at two locations in Bolton

WE have seen massive changes in shopping patterns over the years with lots of people buying stuff online. Here we have a photo of some shops in Astley Bridge but we want to see if they stir memories for our readers? Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk

WE have seen massive changes in shopping patterns over the years with lots of people buying stuff online. Here we have a photo of some shops in Astley Bridge but we want to see if they stir memories for our readers? Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk

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Who remembers any of these shops in Astley Bridge?

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