Bolton news

• 'Such a sad loss' - Flowers laid at scene of horror Bolton crash that left 4 dead

  13-01-2026 14:33 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Flowers and tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in Bolton, which claimed the lives of four men.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of rape after serious sexual assault in Breightmet

  13-01-2026 12:33 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Police arrest man, 50s, on suspicion of rape in Bolton’s Breightmet area. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues.
  
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• Work to start on £55m road upgrade scheme

  13-01-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  The work on two roads in Burnley is the start of a major infrastructure improvement in east Lancashire.
  
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• Heritage theatre to have '21st Century' seat upgrade

  13-01-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  Plans are being made to return the venue to its original profile with modern comfort.
  
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• Huge funding boost to tackle housing benefit fraud in Bolton

  13-01-2026 06:18 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton council has been given a funding boost to tackle benefit fraud and error in the borough.
  
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• The number of Bolton children in drug treatment, investigation reveals

  13-01-2026 06:08 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  In Bolton, more than 230 children and young people received substance misuse treatment last year.
  
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• Concerns over 'who is overseeing health in Bolton after shake-up'

  13-01-2026 06:01 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Bolton councillor is seeking answers over the suspension of the Bolton Locality Board during the NHS Greater Manchester reorganisation
  
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• Police to give 'updates' at meeting on popular ice cream parlour's traffic issues

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Police will discuss the "latest updates" on traffic issues at popular ice cream parlour Milk Maids, among other issues, at a meeting this week.
  
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• Police giving 'updates' at meeting on popular ice cream parlour's traffic issues

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Police will discuss the "latest updates" on traffic issues at popular ice cream parlour Milk Maids, among other issues, at a meeting this week.
  
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• Man to face trial over assaults and perverting course of justice accusations

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A man will face a trial accused of a string of offences, including assaults and intending to pervert the course of justice.
  
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• Latest step in major project to build hotel and 400 homes on vacant town centre land

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The latest step in a major project to build a new hotel and hundreds of new homes in Bolton town centre has been approved.
  
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• Historic theatre company continues to take centre stage despite devastating fire

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Great Lever's century-old amateur dramatics society finds new footing years after blaze destroyed its venue at St Simon and Jude’s school
  
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• 'Give businesses a break' says award winning care home owner and former Mayor

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A well-known care homeowner and former Mayor of Bolton says the government is not paying for increased wages, “businesses are”.
  
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• Developer's bid for 20 homes on green space near 'beautiful' park thrown out

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A developer's planning appeal for the building of 20 homes on a beloved park has been dismissed by the inspectorate.
  
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• Bolton care staff urged to sign up for two events aiming to strengthen sector

  13-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Two upcoming events in Greater Manchester will provide training and advice to boost skills, service quality, and resilience in the care sector
  
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• 'I'm raffling my house to pay for cancer treatment'

  12-01-2026 20:24 via bbc.com
  Claire Nutter said the only treatment available to her now is specialist surgery overseas.
  
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• Man taunted at home then beaten unconscious by gang

  12-01-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  A man in his 60s suffers a broken nose and other injuries in the attack by a group of young people.
  
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• 'Thoughts of people across Bolton' with those killed in horrific crash

  12-01-2026 17:13 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  “The thoughts of people across Bolton” are with those killed in a major crash last Sunday and their families, the Mayor and council leader say.
  
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• Man who tried to kill probation officer jailed

  12-01-2026 16:58 via bbc.com
  Ryan Gee's knife attack left the officer needed weeks of surgery for stab wounds.
  
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• Thordarson leaves Preston to join Hannover 96

  12-01-2026 16:06 via bbc.com
  Preston North End midfielder Stefan Thordarson leaves the club in order to join German Bundesliga 2 side Hannover 96.
  
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• Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash 'in shock'

  12-01-2026 15:49 via bbc.com
  Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.
  
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• Family pay tribute to dad-of-four taxi driver killed in Bolton horror crash

  12-01-2026 15:12 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Taxi driver Masrob Ali, of Ash Street, Blackburn, died, as did three teenagers in another car in the horror crash in Wigan Road, Bolton
  
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• Woman suffers potentially life-threatening injuries in crash which killed 4

  12-01-2026 13:54 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Four men have died and five others remain in hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, after a devastating crash on Wigan Road in Bolton on Sunday morning
  
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• Famous American diner and takeaway to open in Bolton -with free treats on opening day

  12-01-2026 12:57 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Popeyes opens first Bolton restaurant at Middlebrook Retail Park in 2026, offering giveaways, halal fried chicken, new menu items, and 82 jobs for locals.
  
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• Everything we know so far about the devastating crash that killed four people

  12-01-2026 10:57 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A tragic crash that killed four people and sent another five to the hospital shocked Bolton on Sunday morning.
  
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• Horrific crash that killed four 'should have regional and national consequences'

  12-01-2026 10:17 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A horrific crash that claimed four people’s lives yesterday should have “national and regional consequence”, a senior councillor says.
  
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• Temporary road to be built for pub users

  12-01-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  The route will ensure people can access a pub which would otherwise be cut off by flood defence work.
  
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• Port's £20m regeneration cash to be overseen by GP

  12-01-2026 07:18 via bbc.com
  A local doctor is to chair a board that decides how to spend £20m in Fleetwood over the next decade.
  
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• Pub facing 70per cent rates rise after scrapping of budget relief

  12-01-2026 06:57 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A motion calling for the reintroduction of rates relief for pubs will be brought before Bolton Council, with one pub facing a 70 per cent rise.
  
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• School responds after being rated 'inadequate' by education watchdog

  12-01-2026 06:52 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Bolton school has explained after being rated 'inadequate' by the education watchdog
  
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• Two taxi drivers suspended and one refused a licence at licensing committee

  12-01-2026 06:49 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton Council’s licensing committee met to consider allegations of misconduct by private hire drivers.
  
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• 'Optimism' that long anticipated link road at huge development could open this year

  12-01-2026 06:43 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Work is underway on bringing forward opening a long delayed and debated link road in an area plagued by congestion, an MP says.
  
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• Range Rover driver left man with devastating injuries in horror crash

  12-01-2026 06:41 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Range Rover driver left a man with "life-threatening" injuries after crashing into him at 20mph over the speed limit in Bolton.
  
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• Bolton MP slams NHS funding freeze as patients face last-minute surgery cancellations

  12-01-2026 06:39 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Concerns are mounting in Bolton after NHS-funded appointments at a private hospital were cancelled, prompting MP Kirith Entwistle to speak out.
  
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• ‘My life is on hold’ - latest Bolton patient to have operation cancelled over funding

  12-01-2026 06:36 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Little Lever resident has spoken out after his NHS hip operation was cancelled due to a NHS funding pause that has affected many in Bolton
  
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• Shops, signs and HMOs: Plans refused by Bolton Council that will go to appeal

  12-01-2026 06:01 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Shops, signs and HMOs are just some of the plans refused by Bolton Council that have been brought to appeal in the last month.
  
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• The patients left suffering as NHS funding freeze leads to last-minute cancelled ops

  12-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Bolton News investigation has revealed that patients across the borough are having NHS operations cancelled, leaving many distressed.
  
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• 'It is concerning that operations are being postponed after more funding was granted'

  12-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton patients report cancelled NHS surgeries amid funding changes, as MP Phil Brickell raises concerns over delayed operations.
  
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• Business responds after fine over breach of money laundering regulations

  12-01-2026 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Two Bolton businesses have been fined after breaching money laundering regulations.
  
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• Four people killed in crash 'tragic reminder of the importance of road safety'

  11-01-2026 18:38 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A devastating crash that killed four people this morning is a “tragic reminder of the importance of safety on our roads”, police say.
  
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• Three teenagers and man killed in horror Bolton crash named locally

  11-01-2026 16:05 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The four men, including three teenagers, killed in an early hours horror crash in Bolton have been named locally.
  
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• Mystery of wolf-type dogs solved with DNA test

  11-01-2026 14:55 via bbc.com
  Three "wolf-dogs" found roaming the streets of Preston were first thought to be German Shepherds.
  
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• Four killed and five in hospital after early hours crash between two cars

  11-01-2026 13:21 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Four people were killed in a horrific early morning crash between two cars on a major road in Bolton
  
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• Villagers battle to save their Grade II-listed pub

  11-01-2026 10:02 via bbc.com
  A developer wants to convert the Cross Gaits pub in Blacko into a family home and a smaller house.
  
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• UPDATES: Four killed after horrific early hours major road crash

  11-01-2026 08:43 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A serious accident has been reported on Wigan Road in Deane with multiple people believed to have been taken to hospital.
  
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• UPDATES: Fatalities feared after 'accident' on major road with police on scene

  11-01-2026 08:43 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  An accident has been reported on Wigan Road
  
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• UPDATES: 'Accident' reported on major road with emergency services called

  11-01-2026 08:43 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  An accident has been reported on Wigan Road
  
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• New plans for 'England's grandest monument'

  11-01-2026 08:31 via bbc.com
  The Grade-I listed Ashton Memorial in Lancaster's Williamson Park has been widely lauded for its beauty.
  
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• 'I have listened to residents worried about reckless driving and repeat offenders'

  11-01-2026 06:50 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The “biggest road safety reforms in over a decade” will help tackle reckless driving and repeat offenders, a Bolton MP says.
  
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• Mental health nurse launches foundation to promote ethics and patient safety

  11-01-2026 06:26 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Bolton mental health nurse has launched a foundation to promote ethics and advocate for mental health in the aesthetics and wellness sector.
  
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