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Police say the vehicle was abandoned

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Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following police chase

WATCH: Mum lives nightmare after 'rats running rampant' in daughter's bedroom

WATCH: Mum lives nightmare after 'rats running rampant' in daughter's bedroom

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WATCH: Mum living nightmare after 'rats run rampant' in daughter's bedroom

'It has been the worst thing I will ever go through': Couple's heartbreaking loss

'It has been the worst thing I will ever go through': Couple's heartbreaking loss

'It will mean so much to us': Couple hoping for memorial space after death of baby

The car was seized in Breightmet

The car was seized in Breightmet

Police seize car after catching unlicensed driver

From left to right Cllr Adele Warren and candidate for Breightmet Becky Campbell at Greenroyd Avenue

From left to right Cllr Adele Warren and candidate for Breightmet Becky Campbell at Greenroyd Avenue

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Concerns over delays to transform area into park following £85k investment

Morrisons on Bury Road, Breightmet closed last September

Morrisons on Bury Road, Breightmet closed last September

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Vacant ex-supermarket 'wasted by being empty so long'

The driver's Toyota car was seized by police

The driver's Toyota car was seized by police

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Suspected drug driver with no insurance arrested for bail breach

Concerned Rusland Drive residents, from left to right: Cllr Adele Warren, Janet Baxendale, David Baxendale, Mark Brooks, and Anne Haslam

Concerned Rusland Drive residents, from left to right: Cllr Adele Warren, Janet Baxendale, David Baxendale, Mark Brooks, and Anne Haslam

Local government

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Housing developer asked to address issue after residents raise concerns

Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of stealing car in Bolton

Arrests made following firearms discharge in Breightmet

Arrests made following firearms discharge in Breightmet

Police release update after 'shots fired' on residential estate

UPDATES: Police tape off road as CSI on scene after incident in early hours

UPDATES: Police tape off road as CSI on scene after incident in early hours

RECAP: Police tape off road as CSI on scene after incident in early hours

'Shock and disbelief' after hearing 'gunshots' on 'quiet' street

'Shock and disbelief' after hearing 'gunshots' on 'quiet' street

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Residents' shock and disbelief at hearing 'gunshots on quiet street'

The case was heard at Bolton Crown Court

The case was heard at Bolton Crown Court

Man grew more than £10K 'street value' worth of cannabis in his loft

Family 'devastated' after 'loving' father who always 'smiled' suddenly died

Family 'devastated' after 'loving' father who always 'smiled' suddenly died

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Family 'devastated' after 'loving' father who always 'smiled' dies suddenly

Police recover stolen sports vehicle whilst out on the beat

Police recover stolen sports vehicle whilst out on the beat

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Police recover stolen sports vehicle whilst out on the beat

Air ambulance spotted in Breightmet

Air ambulance spotted in Breightmet

UPDATES: Air ambulance and police on scene of incident

Air ambulance in Breightmet

Air ambulance in Breightmet

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Patient taken to hospital after crash involving car and motorbike

A recently seized off road bike and a field which was vandalised by riders on bikes

A recently seized off road bike and a field which was vandalised by riders on bikes

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Petition launched to bring specialist police off-road bike unit to Bolton

Hughes broke into Leverhulme Primary School

Hughes broke into Leverhulme Primary School

Primary school burglar apologises for his actions after being made homeless

Plans have been put forward for the Home Bargains

Plans have been put forward for the Home Bargains

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Further plans for revival of empty supermarket building put forward

Two ‘wannabe Dukes of Hazzard’ answer to police after 'anti-social driving'

Two ‘wannabe Dukes of Hazzard’ answer to police after 'anti-social driving'

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Two ‘wannabe Dukes of Hazzard’ answer to police after 'anti-social driving'

The art gallery at Bolton St Catherine's Academy

The art gallery at Bolton St Catherine's Academy

New art gallery opens in Bolton for young artists to showcase their work

Bolton North police say an officer was 'headbutted' while attempting to arrest a man in Breightmet

Bolton North police say an officer was 'headbutted' while attempting to arrest a man in Breightmet

Breightmet man arrested after officer 'headbutted'

A 19-year-old man is to appear in court after an emergency worker was assaulted

A 19-year-old man is to appear in court after an emergency worker was assaulted

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Breightmet teenager to appear in court after alleged assault of emergency worker

An artist's impression of the completed project

An artist's impression of the completed project

Planning and development

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New 'prestige development' plans underway for old pub

Billie Rae Morris tragically died on New Year's Eve 2022

Billie Rae Morris tragically died on New Year's Eve 2022

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'She lit our world up and she will forever’- beautiful tribute to baby daughter

Disappointment and upset after well-used park vandalised

Disappointment and upset after well-used park vandalised

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Vandals wreck bollards used to deter travellers from camping on popular park

Morrisons announced it was closing its Breightmet branch last year

Morrisons announced it was closing its Breightmet branch last year

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Work to get underway 'very soon' to bring ex-supermarket back into use

Pub back in hands of community after landlords take firm stance

Pub back in hands of community after landlords take firm stance

PUB OF THE WEEK

Landlord puts pub at the heart of the community it serves

Concerns raised after 'joy rider' destroys part of park entrance

Concerns raised after 'joy rider' destroys part of park entrance

Local government

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Concerns raised after 'joy rider' destroys part of park entrance

Missing vehicle to be looked at by CSI after police spot it

Missing vehicle to be looked at by CSI after police spot it

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Vehicle stolen from affluent area of Bolton found 1.5 miles away in Breightmet

Car seized as police hunt for driver who raced away

Car seized as police hunt for driver who raced away

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Car seized as police hunt for driver who raced away

Bolton police have been dealing with a range of crimes in the last week

Bolton police have been dealing with a range of crimes in the last week

Man arrested in Bolton after police 'spot suspected drug deal'

Inside Northern Way

Inside Northern Way

PUB OF THE WEEK

Northern Way is a hidden gem of a bar in town centre

The stolen Seat

The stolen Seat

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Police recover car which was stolen in robbery

It was party time at the pub for these youngsters in January, 1973 – and Father Christmas even made a special visit even though it was well past December 25. The late party was for children of regulars at the Mosley Arms in Breightmet and they were

It was party time at the pub for these youngsters in January, 1973 – and Father Christmas even made a special visit even though it was well past December 25. The late party was for children of regulars at the Mosley Arms in Breightmet and they were

Were you one of these youngsters waiting for Father Christmas?

Christmas jumpers

Christmas jumpers

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We want to see our readers in their funniest Bolton Christmas jumpers

Milly and Susie

Milly and Susie

We want to see Bolton's cutest pets getting ready for Christmas

The sun does not always shine on carnival day as this picture taken at Westhoughton Carnival in 1985 shows

The sun does not always shine on carnival day as this picture taken at Westhoughton Carnival in 1985 shows

Clowns, bands and lots of fun at carnivals

Police respond to dog attack which leaves one dog dead

Police respond to dog attack which leaves one dog dead

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Horrific attack between two dogs leaves one dead in the street

Leverhulme Park in Bolton

Leverhulme Park in Bolton

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Call to make 'play for all' a reality for all children at parks

Little Bats Learning CIC opened their Breightmet forest school

Little Bats Learning CIC opened their Breightmet forest school

New 'school' opens to provide youngsters with adventures in the great outdoors

Family continue fight for boy with rare condition after breakthrough treatment halted

Family continue fight for boy with rare condition after breakthrough treatment halted

Family of youngster with devastating illness desperate call for pioneering treatment

Teacher of the Year, Neil Bembridge, with St Catherine's Academy headteacher, Rachael Lucas, and Geraldine Whitehead of the council

Teacher of the Year, Neil Bembridge, with St Catherine's Academy headteacher, Rachael Lucas, and Geraldine Whitehead of the council

The new teacher who is a 'breath of fresh air'

Arrest made after man failed to appear at court

Arrest made after man failed to appear at court

Arrest made after man failed to appear at court

Mapha Oceane Benie, Student of the Year

Mapha Oceane Benie, Student of the Year

Education Awards

The student who has taught staff members lessons

Do you recognise this street scene from 1978? Email us to tell us your guesses, especially if you lived in one of the houses or visited the street

Do you recognise this street scene from 1978? Email us to tell us your guesses, especially if you lived in one of the houses or visited the street

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Tell us which street is featured in photo

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Bolton

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Bolton

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Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Bolton

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How many of these Bolton pubs do you remember?

Vehicle stolen in Horwich recovered in Breightmet on the same day as part of campaign

Vehicle stolen in Horwich recovered in Breightmet on the same day as part of campaign

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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Vehicle stolen in Horwich recovered in Breightmet on the same day as part of campaign

Staff at Debenhams Bolton dressed up in fancy dress to raise money for Children in Need. Photo by Matt Simmonds, Newsquest (Bolton) Ltd., Friday November 17, 2006..

Staff at Debenhams Bolton dressed up in fancy dress to raise money for Children in Need. Photo by Matt Simmonds, Newsquest (Bolton) Ltd., Friday November 17, 2006..

10 photos of people fundraising for Children in Need in Bolton

Staff at Debenhams Bolton dressed up in fancy dress to raise money for Children in Need. Photo by Matt Simmonds, Newsquest (Bolton) Ltd., Friday November 17, 2006..

Staff at Debenhams Bolton dressed up in fancy dress to raise money for Children in Need. Photo by Matt Simmonds, Newsquest (Bolton) Ltd., Friday November 17, 2006..

10 photos of Children in Need fundraising in Bolton

Beaumont Primary School, Ladybridge, winner of School of the Year. Pictured L-R: Chair of Governors Susan Leach, Headteacher Stacey Postle and Headteacher Prefect Uzair Mohamed.

Beaumont Primary School, Ladybridge, winner of School of the Year. Pictured L-R: Chair of Governors Susan Leach, Headteacher Stacey Postle and Headteacher Prefect Uzair Mohamed.

Celebrations as winners of Bolton News Education Awards 2023 announced

Award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production takes tour to Bolton

Award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production takes tour to Bolton

Award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production takes tour to Bolton

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