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Customers love the interesting history and character of this welcoming pub

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Customers love the interesting history and character of this welcoming pub

Peter Brabin, 78, says the mess is 'disgusting'

Peter Brabin, 78, says the mess is 'disgusting'

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Residents considering moving over ‘eyesore’ near ‘wonderful wildlife’ site

Veterans from across Bolton and outside of the borough

Veterans from across Bolton and outside of the borough

Residents come together for special event to bring veterans together

Primary school celebrates World Book Day in style

Arissa and Alana Martin with their cats

Arissa and Alana Martin with their cats

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Family's shock and upset after Bolton cat shot in leg

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

Motorist 'frustrated' after car tyre 'damaged from pothole' and claim rejected

Motorist 'frustrated' after car tyre 'damaged from pothole' and claim rejected

Local government

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Motorist 'frustrated' after car tyre 'damaged from pothole' and claim rejected

Demolition of Ocean Mill, Great Lever, 1982

Demolition of Ocean Mill, Great Lever, 1982

Ocean Mill came down to earth after Fred Dibnah 'did his thing'

Rosehill floodlights, 1973

Rosehill floodlights, 1973

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Floodlights from Wanderers Burnden Park home stand proud in photo from 1973

Clarendon Primary School pupils have put up an eye-catching display in the town centre

Clarendon Primary School pupils have put up an eye-catching display in the town centre

Children 'feel like rock stars' as work displayed pride-of-place in town centre

Suspected stolen vehicle seized following concerns raised

Suspected stolen vehicle seized following concerns raised

Suspected stolen vehicle seized following concerns raised

Motorist arrested during routine patrolling

Motorist arrested during routine patrolling

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Motorist arrested while police out on the beat

Driver to appear in court after allegedly having no license or insurance

Driver to appear in court after allegedly having no license or insurance

Driver to appear in court after allegedly having no license or insurance

Asian Elders' Christmas Party

Asian Elders' Christmas Party

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Christmas fun enjoyed by Bolton's Asian pensioners at spectacular party

SS Simon and Jude CE Primary School

SS Simon and Jude CE Primary School

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School devastated by fire welcomes pupils back TODAY

Members of Sevadal at the party

Members of Sevadal at the party

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Group which tackles loneliness gears up for holiday season with last party of year

Diversions in place

Diversions in place

Road to be closed for 18 months for construction works

The damaged caused to the flat after the fire

The damaged caused to the flat after the fire

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after flat fire

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

This team at the Canary Tavern in Little Lever held a 24-hour darts marathon in 1981 and beat the previous world record score. They topped the 698,528 former record set by a Cornwall team the year before by a massive 70,000. Do you know more? Email

This team at the Canary Tavern in Little Lever held a 24-hour darts marathon in 1981 and beat the previous world record score. They topped the 698,528 former record set by a Cornwall team the year before by a massive 70,000. Do you know more? Email

Do you know any of these world record holders?

SS Simon and Jude CE Primary School in Great Lever will be moving into its new temporary school

SS Simon and Jude CE Primary School in Great Lever will be moving into its new temporary school

School which burnt down to begin classes at new temporary location next month

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How many of these Bolton pubs do you remember?

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

From left to right: Silvia with her son Kian, Angela, Marco, Silvia's eldest son Erik, and João (Angela’s father)

From left to right: Silvia with her son Kian, Angela, Marco, Silvia's eldest son Erik, and João (Angela’s father)

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After school club shuts leaving parents concerned over their jobs

Dolly last year dressed for Trick or Treat

Dolly last year dressed for Trick or Treat

HALLOWEEN APPEAL

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We want to find Bolton's Halloween 2023 costumes and best decorated houses

Jackie Fitton of Kearsley West Primary School and Nursery, winner of Head Teacher of the Year Award in 2022

Jackie Fitton of Kearsley West Primary School and Nursery, winner of Head Teacher of the Year Award in 2022

Last chance to enter The Bolton News Education Awards 2023

Mill View Care Home in Bridgeman Street, Great Lever

Mill View Care Home in Bridgeman Street, Great Lever

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Care home 'working closely' with CQC after being told it requires improvement

Pupils at Essa Academy in Great Lever received their own instrument this week

Pupils at Essa Academy in Great Lever received their own instrument this week

School takes part in groundbreaking scheme backed by composer behind West End hits

Members of 14th Farnworth St John’s Cub pack before leaving for Chester Zoo in 1987

Members of 14th Farnworth St John’s Cub pack before leaving for Chester Zoo in 1987

It’s back to the 80s to find old photos of scouting fun

The remains of the fire-damaged part of the school in August

The remains of the fire-damaged part of the school in August

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Staff at outstanding school ensure children's education is not disrupted after blaze

Families enjoyed the opening of the Great Lever Sure Start Family Hub

Families enjoyed the opening of the Great Lever Sure Start Family Hub

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'We need more like this' - new hubs being launched for parents and kids

A view of the crash from the Queen Elizabeth pub, Great Lever

A view of the crash from the Queen Elizabeth pub, Great Lever

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Fresh calls to make notorious junction safer after crash involving police van

This super picture shows some of the pupils from SS Simon & Jude CE Primary School in Great Lever who took part in a sponsored skip event to raise money for charity in 1996

This super picture shows some of the pupils from SS Simon & Jude CE Primary School in Great Lever who took part in a sponsored skip event to raise money for charity in 1996

Kids were skipping their way to charity cash

Muslims taking part in the parade

Muslims taking part in the parade

Thousands of Muslims take part in faith walk through Bolton

Road to be closed for vital electricity works

Road to be closed for vital electricity works

Road to be closed next month for electricity works

Four charged in connection with incident in Great Lever

Four charged in connection with incident in Great Lever

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Four charged in connection with incident in Great Lever

Lee Harris on the right with one of his best friends

Lee Harris on the right with one of his best friends

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Tributes to man who died aged 42 after falling ill in park

Live: Air ambulance scrambled to park

Live: Air ambulance scrambled to park

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RECAP: Air ambulance scrambled to park as 2 taken to hospital

Residents 'shocked' and 'surprised' after stabbing in Great Lever

Residents 'shocked' and 'surprised' after stabbing in Great Lever

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'Shock, concern and fear' after street fight leaves 2 with serious stab injuries

UPDATES: Park sealed off with police and ambulance on the scene

UPDATES: Park sealed off with police and ambulance on the scene

RECAP: Park sealed off with police and ambulance on the scene

Man, 42, dies after park taped off for period of time

Man, 42, dies after park taped off for period of time

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Police release statement after park taped off following death of man

John McGinlay with his shorts that were put up for auction in 1995 at the Spread Eagle

John McGinlay with his shorts that were put up for auction in 1995 at the Spread Eagle

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9 great photos of Bolton pubs throughout the years

Bradley, year 4, Kyle, year 3 and Chloe, year 1, at St Gregory’s Farnworth in 2018

Bradley, year 4, Kyle, year 3 and Chloe, year 1, at St Gregory’s Farnworth in 2018

Back to school in Bolton down the years - but we want to see this year's photos

Reece Tansey and his family

Reece Tansey and his family

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Family of tragic Bolton teenager gather for emotional event to mark 18th birthday

The tombola at last years Settle Street Allotments event

The tombola at last years Settle Street Allotments event

Popular family fun day set to return at local allotments

Fairfield General Hospital

Fairfield General Hospital

Doctor alleged of sexual assault claims complainant gave him her phone number

Bolton Crown Court

Bolton Crown Court

Doctor accused of sexual assault of 'previous good character', court hears

The fire ripped through the school building

The fire ripped through the school building

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Pictures show the remains of an outstanding primary school after a devastating fire

Firefighters worked to tackle the blaze

Firefighters worked to tackle the blaze

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Primary school appeals for book donations after devastating fire

RECAP: Emergency services continue to respond to devastating school fire

Firefighters remained on scene today

Firefighters remained on scene today

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School 'destroyed' by huge fire weeks before children due to return from holidays

UPDATES: Fire breaks out at school with nine fire engines on scene

UPDATES: Fire breaks out at school with nine fire engines on scene

RECAP: Fire breaks out at school with nine fire engines on scene

The blaze at the school

The blaze at the school

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Police and fire investigation into fire which ripped through school as update issued

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