Farnworth

Dispersal zone in Farnworth

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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Police implement no go zone after 'significant increase in anti-social behaviour'

New flats could be build over the site hit by a fire earlier this year

New flats could be build over the site hit by a fire earlier this year

Planning and development

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New plans for site destroyed by devastating fire

BEWARE: Police in Bolton North division issued the warning

BEWARE: Police in Bolton North division issued the warning

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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Residents invited to raise concerns at police drop in session

A second cordon was in place at an alleyway just off Buckley Lane

A second cordon was in place at an alleyway just off Buckley Lane

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Man fighting for his life after horrific attack

Road taped off as police on scene of 'serious incident' - live updates

Road taped off as police on scene of 'serious incident' - live updates

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Road taped off as police on scene of 'serious incident' - live updates

The cordon on Buckley Lane in Farnworth

The cordon on Buckley Lane in Farnworth

Farnworth road taped off with forensic tent amid incident

The house is on Tulip Avenue

The house is on Tulip Avenue

Planning and development

Family house could be turned in to 24/7 children's home

Police at Farnworth Train Station

Police at Farnworth Train Station

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Police issue sad update after emergency services called to train station

One of the chop shops

One of the chop shops

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Four from chop shop gang dealt with over £700k in stolen van parts

A showroom will be transformed into a shared house

A showroom will be transformed into a shared house

Planning and development

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Scheme to convert showroom on major road into shared house

Jake Thornley was sentenced for the offences

Jake Thornley was sentenced for the offences

Man stole motorbikes and taunted victims on social media with rap music

Police on St James’ Street in Farnworth

Police on St James’ Street in Farnworth

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RECAP: Large number of police descend on road

Multiple police vehicles could be seen in the area

Multiple police vehicles could be seen in the area

Two arrested on suspicion of drugs offences as police descend on street

Queensbridge Primary School outdoor classroom area destroyed in fire

Queensbridge Primary School outdoor classroom area destroyed in fire

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How to report those who destroyed school's outdoor area anonymously

St James’ Church, New Bury, Farnworth

St James’ Church, New Bury, Farnworth

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Landmark church goes on sale for £100,000

Barrie Robinson is unhappy after the house is set to be sold on

Barrie Robinson is unhappy after the house is set to be sold on

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Frustration after house earmarked for renovation goes up for sale

The new shop is in the heart of Farnworth

The new shop is in the heart of Farnworth

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New flagship baby store opens for Bolton parents

Man sentenced after car break-ins

Man sentenced after car break-ins

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Man caused damage and stole valuable items after breaking into cars

An artist's impression of the redeveloped Market Street in Farnworth

An artist's impression of the redeveloped Market Street in Farnworth

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Road and paving works lasting 10 months to bring about huge improvements

Queensbridge Primary School outdoor classroom area destroyed in fire

Queensbridge Primary School outdoor classroom area destroyed in fire

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Devastation and sadness as arsonists destroy children's outdoor classroom and area

The unit also has a CT scanner

The unit also has a CT scanner

Health clinic parks up on supermarket car park

A school which cares about its children is marked good with outstanding. Pictured are staff and children at St Gregory's RC School Farnworth

A school which cares about its children is marked good with outstanding. Pictured are staff and children at St Gregory's RC School Farnworth

School where children achieve ‘ exceptionally well’ has a bright future ahead of it

Garry Parker, Assistant Director of Environment and Regulatory Services and Andrew Bolan, Head of Regulatory Services, Bolton Council outside Ranya Market,

Garry Parker, Assistant Director of Environment and Regulatory Services and Andrew Bolan, Head of Regulatory Services, Bolton Council outside Ranya Market,

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Bolton convenience store shut after discovery ' hidden in walls'

Emergency services have been called to Farnworth Central Park

Emergency services have been called to Farnworth Central Park

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RECAP: Police and ambulances called to park

Samantha Edwards and Leoni Brown to host event inspiring young girls

Samantha Edwards and Leoni Brown to host event inspiring young girls

Businesswomen running event for girls amid 'lack of educational programs for youths'

Electric Empire Cinema, Farnworth, 1949

Electric Empire Cinema, Farnworth, 1949

Tram tracks ran under the stalls at Farnworth's Empire Cinema

Grosvenor Nursery School in Farnworth has been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted again

Grosvenor Nursery School in Farnworth has been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted again

'Incredibly happy school' rated 'outstanding' for 4th time in a row

Ranya Market in Farnworth was shut down

Ranya Market in Farnworth was shut down

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Shop shut down by Trading Standards and police

Rydal Grove in Farnworth (Picture: Google Maps)

Rydal Grove in Farnworth (Picture: Google Maps)

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Appeal to find next of kin of woman from Bolton following her death

Emergency services in the area after the collision on Tuesday

Emergency services in the area after the collision on Tuesday

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Woman fighting for life in hospital after being struck by car

Full fibre is being installed in Farnworth

Full fibre is being installed in Farnworth

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'Huge infrastructure' project to improve broadband at thousands of Bolton homes

Geri Rapo died at a fire at the Lime Tree restaurant in Moses Gate

Geri Rapo died at a fire at the Lime Tree restaurant in Moses Gate

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Update after tragic death of 22-year-old in 'cannabis farm fire'

ABL Health, based on Redgate Way, Farnworth

ABL Health, based on Redgate Way, Farnworth

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Bolton healthcare company sold for undisclosed sum

Tyrone Conway tried to escape police in a stolen car

Tyrone Conway tried to escape police in a stolen car

Danger driver sped off from 'very busy' petrol station forecourt in stolen car

Farnworth residents have their say as the General Election approaches

Farnworth residents have their say as the General Election approaches

Local government

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Potholes and town centre living: Voters in area facing regeneration have their say

Driver 'could have killed someone' after crashing in bid to escape police

Driver 'could have killed someone' after crashing in bid to escape police

Driver 'could have killed someone' after crashing in bid to escape police

Police at Crompton Lodge Caravan Park on Tuesday

Police at Crompton Lodge Caravan Park on Tuesday

Local government

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Travellers offered alternative accommodation as investigation underway

St Peter's CE Primary is looking to expand its School Streets scheme

St Peter's CE Primary is looking to expand its School Streets scheme

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Primary school looking to ban cars from pick up and drop-off after successful trial

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Farnworth stalker told victim 'at least I never put my fist through your face'

Residents had their say on Farnworth's £20m investment

Residents had their say on Farnworth's £20m investment

Planning and development

Residents have their say on £20m investment - with potential for youth centre

Zac's Youth Bar in Farnworth has been empty since 2022

Zac's Youth Bar in Farnworth has been empty since 2022

Planning and development

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Scheme to transform abandoned youth centre gets go-ahead

The lanes at the junction

The lanes at the junction

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Driving instructor shares concerns over busy junction roadworks

Farnworth Green is one of the town's most ambitious projects in recent years

Farnworth Green is one of the town's most ambitious projects in recent years

Planning and development

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'We need you' to say how £20M should be spent on transforming the town

The Orchards Nursery School rated 'good' by Ofsted

The Orchards Nursery School rated 'good' by Ofsted

Happy children are getting a good start to their education

Daniel Daniels led police on a high speed chase

Daniel Daniels led police on a high speed chase

Driver sped through area 'with pedestrians and children' and reversed into police car

The cast of Death of a Salesman in rehearsals at Farnworth Little Theatre.

The cast of Death of a Salesman in rehearsals at Farnworth Little Theatre.

Iconic Arthur Miller play to be staged in Farnworth

(L to R) Laiba Amjad, 20, and Marwa Ahmed, 22, at the chess board in Farnworth Park. A man sits at the chess board with his shopping. A chess board table and chairs has been built from concrete in Farnworth Park in Bolton in hopes it will encourage

(L to R) Laiba Amjad, 20, and Marwa Ahmed, 22, at the chess board in Farnworth Park. A man sits at the chess board with his shopping. A chess board table and chairs has been built from concrete in Farnworth Park in Bolton in hopes it will encourage

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'Waste of money' £50K chess tables slammed as ‘tokenistic’ by park goers in Bolton

Small businessowner putting Bolton on the map as she features on all-new prime time ITV1 show

Small businessowner putting Bolton on the map as she features on all-new prime time ITV1 show

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Salon owner shares experience of featuring on new prime time reality TV show

Craig Spencer had 100s of indecent images of children

Craig Spencer had 100s of indecent images of children

Man caught with hundreds of indecent images of children in 'visible distress'

Thorpe was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court

Thorpe was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court

Woman to be on painkillers all her life after assault by brutal partner

Harwood Safeway, 1994. Now a Morrisons

Harwood Safeway, 1994. Now a Morrisons

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The long lost supermarkets of Bolton - do you remember them?

Family ask ‘why her' and say they will 'never get over losing their beautiful girl’

Family ask ‘why her' and say they will 'never get over losing their beautiful girl’

'We will never get over losing our beautiful girl' - family's heartbreak

Bolton Coroners' Court

Bolton Coroners' Court

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Student, 26, died of heart issues after hospital admission

Mum's frustrations over housing repair delays following a 'year wait'

Mum's frustrations over housing repair delays following a 'year wait'

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Mum's frustrations over housing repair delays following a 'year wait'

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