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Police want to speak to this man

Police want to speak to this man after 'multiple mobile phone thefts' from shop

Schoolreader Dave McGee with the children he reads with

Schoolreader Dave McGee with the children he reads with

It's back to school for pensioner Dave who is a popular face in class

A CGI of new affordable homes being built in Mayfield Avenue in Walkden, Salford. Copyright: ForHousing. Free to use for LDRS partners. Uploaded by Declan Carey, Local Democracy Reporter for Salford and Stockport.

A CGI of new affordable homes being built in Mayfield Avenue in Walkden, Salford. Copyright: ForHousing. Free to use for LDRS partners. Uploaded by Declan Carey, Local Democracy Reporter for Salford and Stockport.

Local government

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Work starts on new affordable homes in multi-million pound development

Officers turn the heat up on criminality – finding drugs and cash stashed in oven

Officers turn the heat up on criminality – finding drugs and cash stashed in oven

Police turn the heat up on criminality after finding drugs and cash stashed in oven

Plumlife Ambassador Tyler Hinan swaps his hockey stick for a house brick

Plumlife Ambassador Tyler Hinan swaps his hockey stick for a house brick

Canadian hockey star swaps helmet for hard hat in visit to million-pound development

Karlo with attendees of the launch

Karlo with attendees of the launch

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Cristiano Ronaldo book launch at Walkden Library

Karlo with his book

Karlo with his book

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Author releases book about football icon after being 'amazed' by his mentality

Karen Spencer-Craig, age 66, is from Walkden

Karen Spencer-Craig, age 66, is from Walkden

'A Christmas I thought I would never see' - former sixth-form lecturer

How the new shopping centre will look

How the new shopping centre will look

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Major update over plans for multi-million-pound shopping complex

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[Image labelled for reuse on PickPic]

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Smoking and vaping outside schools and in parks to be banned

The chatty bench was taken from Parr Fold Park

The chatty bench was taken from Parr Fold Park

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Investigation after 'chatty bench' taken from public park

The new location for The Range in Walkden

The new location for The Range in Walkden

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Opening date revealed for large store at retail park - with jobs advertised

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RHS Bridgewater_Chinese Music Pavillion Press Shots_Josh Kemp-Smith_August_2023_-3

Celebration of opening of oriental garden in RHS Bridgewater

School lifted out of requires improvement category after nearly 10 years

School lifted out of requires improvement category after nearly 10 years

School lifted out of requires improvement category after nearly 10 years

REFLECTIONS: David McLenachan photographed RHS Bridgewater

REFLECTIONS: David McLenachan photographed RHS Bridgewater

Planning and development

Traditional woodland activities for children to be enjoyed by children

Police launch appeal after woman assaulted in country park

Police launch appeal after woman assaulted in country park

Police launch appeal after woman assaulted in country park

Motorists warned of closures on busy road as roadworks take place

Walkden Legion Club

Walkden Legion Club

Bolton-based big band to play night of music

The reopening of the chippy. L-R: Mario Filactou, Andy Whyment, Steve Demetriou and Demetrious Demetriou

The reopening of the chippy. L-R: Mario Filactou, Andy Whyment, Steve Demetriou and Demetrious Demetriou

Corrie star reopens chippy which has undergone transformation

Jordan Hookway and Kevin Davies

Jordan Hookway and Kevin Davies

Bolton Wanderers FC

Fan who coaches disabled supporters given Wembley tickets by 'childhood hero'

Alanna and her four children have gone missing

Alanna and her four children have gone missing

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A woman and her four children are missing, can you help find them?

• Colin Crabtree – Project Manager, TfGM• Anthony Murdan – Project Sponsor, TfGM• Lee Evans – Group Leader, Sustainable Transport and Travel, Salford City Council• Alex Cropper – Chief Operating Officer,

• Colin Crabtree – Project Manager, TfGM• Anthony Murdan – Project Sponsor, TfGM• Lee Evans – Group Leader, Sustainable Transport and Travel, Salford City Council• Alex Cropper – Chief Operating Officer,

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New 'Park and Ride' to open to train commuters

Top 10 common and surprising pet hazards revealed

Top 10 common and surprising pet hazards revealed

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' It can cause kidney failure' - Top 10 hazards which could poison your pet

The power cut came into effect on Thursday evening

The power cut came into effect on Thursday evening

More than 60 homes lost electricity after 'unexpected' power cut

Firefighters were called out to Fereday Street

Firefighters were called out to Fereday Street

Warning after house fire started by candle

Traffic is building up in Bolton this morning

Traffic is building up in Bolton this morning

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‘Extreme heavy traffic’ causing delays during morning rush hour

Cat owners will be affected by a new law from the start of next year

Cat owners will be affected by a new law from the start of next year

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New law for cat owners could be good news for feline friends, says vet

The Lowry Academy in Little Hulton

The Lowry Academy in Little Hulton

Nearly-new children’s market returning this autumn

The Paradise garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater

The Paradise garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater

New weekend bus service to RHS Bridgewater

Low-price fuel station drops prices even further

Low-price fuel station drops prices even further

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Petrol station which cut the cost of fuel leading to queues is to DROP prices even further TODAY

Worsley Road North in Walkden

Worsley Road North in Walkden

Man, 32, dies after 'hit and run' - police appeal for witnesses

Escape Nation will be holding an exciting new pilot for schoolchildren today, Tuesday

Escape Nation will be holding an exciting new pilot for schoolchildren today, Tuesday

Escape room holding exciting new educational day pilot for schoolchildren

Cars queuing to get into Limes Service Station

Cars queuing to get into Limes Service Station

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Cars queue for cheap petrol as fuel station cuts prices

Top to bottom: Steven Eckersley, Laura Hughes and Leanne Sheehy gave their thoughts on the fuel changes

Top to bottom: Steven Eckersley, Laura Hughes and Leanne Sheehy gave their thoughts on the fuel changes

Cost of living crisis

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Motorists flock to petrol station which has dropped prices 'to be cheapest in the country'

Limes Service Station will be reducing their prices to the lowest in the country amidst the cost of living crisis

Limes Service Station will be reducing their prices to the lowest in the country amidst the cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis

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Petrol station to reduce prices significantly TODAY to help with cost of living

Part of Manchester Road East that has been closed

Part of Manchester Road East that has been closed

Road reopened after serious crash in Walkden caused closure

Walkden Gateway GP practice rated inadequate

Walkden Gateway GP practice rated inadequate

Walkden GP practice rated 'inadequate' in inspection

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Warning as would-be thieves use high-tech methods to break into cars

Brother of kids murdered in arson tragedy stashed drugs and phones in prison cell

A previous charity hike Kelby undertook with a group.

A previous charity hike Kelby undertook with a group.

Group to tackle the Three Peaks in 24 hours - for the love of their hometown

Melville has been a playwright for more than 50 years. Photos credit: Melville Lovatt

Melville has been a playwright for more than 50 years. Photos credit: Melville Lovatt

Award-winning playwright Melville Lovatt talks Wanderers, growing up and work

The Mazda was found with false number plates attached

The Mazda was found with false number plates attached

Stolen car tracked down with false number plates

Rescue: The man became trapped under a pickup truck on Hilton Lane, Walkden

Rescue: The man became trapped under a pickup truck on Hilton Lane, Walkden

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Firefighters rescue man trapped under pick-up truck

PRAISED: Deputy mayor Beverley Hughes with the 11th Walkden Guides

PRAISED: Deputy mayor Beverley Hughes with the 11th Walkden Guides

Brownies show the way for handling disasters

Investigation: Police were called to the scene on Manchester Road, Walkden

Investigation: Police were called to the scene on Manchester Road, Walkden

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Teenager arrested and bailed after man and woman badly injured in stabbing

Arrested: The man was stopped by police after being seen waving a

Arrested: The man was stopped by police after being seen waving a

Man seen waving "Samurai sword" at shopping centre

Delays: Traffic is likely to be impacted on the A575 Walkden Road

Delays: Traffic is likely to be impacted on the A575 Walkden Road

Delays warning on busy A road

SAD: Jimmy Berry

SAD: Jimmy Berry

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Funeral arrangements and tributes to ‘one of the best all-rounders in Bolton League’

Benjamin Welsh, 21

Benjamin Welsh, 21

Dad who shook four-month-old son - causing 'catastrophic' brain injury - jailed for nine years

Moss Lane, Walkden

Moss Lane, Walkden

Man charged in connection with car theft

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Landlady's £20,000 benefits con

WORKING OUT: Gill Connal is determined to maintain a healthy lifestyle

WORKING OUT: Gill Connal is determined to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Heart patient urges healthy living choice

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Massive water pipe project is well underway

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Final plea to save popular St George’s RC School

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