Bolton news

• Massive shake-up to Bee Network will see rail, bus and tram services linked

  11-12-2025 17:47 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Plans for the Bee Network aim to deliver Greater Manchester’s first fully integrated public transport system, linking rail, bus, and tram services across the region
  
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• Police appeal to find woman missing from Bolton

  12-12-2025 18:28 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Police are appealing for help to find a woman from Bolton who was last seen this afternoon.
  
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• Bolton named on Russian 'strike list' if war broke out

  12-12-2025 16:23 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A senior Russian politician has warned that Bolton could be targeted by nuclear missiles if war breaks out between Russia and the UK.
  
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• Advice issued to residents amid Greater Manchester NHS strike action

  12-12-2025 15:59 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Patients in Greater Manchester are being urged to use NHS services wisely as resident doctors take part in the latest round of strike action
  
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• Coronation Street storyline draws attention to abuse that often goes unseen

  12-12-2025 15:54 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street’s storyline featuring Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton is raising awareness of coercive control and emotional abuse
  
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• Sniffer dogs find illegal tobacco and air fresheners in town centre crackdown

  12-12-2025 14:43 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  GMP officers teamed up with Trading Standards this week to crack down on illegal vapes and tobacco being sold in Bolton town centre.
  
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• Lancaster Canal suffers 'the most bashed' bridges

  12-12-2025 07:22 via bbc.com
  Narrow, rural roads and careless drivers are damaging old bridges, the Canal and River Trust says.
  
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• Children help to create Japanese-style microforest

  12-12-2025 07:21 via bbc.com
  The children planted a mixture of native woodland trees and shrubs on a village field in Lancashire.
  
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• The amount paid out for pothole damage as council spending on pothole repairs falls

  12-12-2025 06:50 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The council says resurfacing investment has reduced potholes, even as newly released data shows repair spending has dropped year-on-year.
  
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• The festive foods every dog owner needs to be wary of, according to local vets

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Pennine Vets Harwood is warning dog owners to keep chocolate and raisins away from pets this Christmas, as both are highly toxic and common in festive treats
  
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• PHIL BRICKELL: New anti-corruption strategy – Now we must match ambition with action

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Earlier this week, Phil Brickell MP took several journalists on a 'corruption and dirty money tour’ around London, he writes in his latest column.
  
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• Motorist in court after driving off the motorway carriageway

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A motorist from Bolton appeared in court after driving off the motorway carriageway.
  
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• Man bit, strangled and 'dominated' partner before she died a few days later

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A man bit, strangled and "dominated" his partner before she died three days later.
  
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• Join Bolton Ramblers for a scenic stroll this Sunday

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  On Sunday, December 14, Bolton Ramblers is inviting walkers to enjoy a leisurely four-mile stroll around Jumbles Country Park this weekend.
  
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• Here's the Met Office forecast for Bolton this weekend

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Here's your weekend weather forecast for Bolton from the Met Office
  
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• Dental practice helping to put a smile on the faces of youngsters this Christmas

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Dream Smiles Dental in Bolton is spreading festive cheer with a Christmas toy drive supporting Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley
  
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• Dad's undiagnosed condition caused him to black out and crash car

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  James Stewart is preparing for his first Christmas with epilepsy after being diagnosed following two serious episodes, including a brain haemorrhage
  
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• Councillor questions why 'half of borough' covered by one health neighbourhood

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Westhoughton councillor has questioned why Bolton's “entire east” is covered by one neighbourhood as part of the community health model.
  
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• Bolton’s bright sparks light up as leading school stages special session

  12-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Over 100 Year 6 pupils from 29 schools took part in Bolton School’s annual STEM day of science and engineering challenges
  
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• The Buff Presents: Dirge, detours and goal droughts - The Bolton News

  11-12-2025 18:37 via news.google.com
  The Buff Presents: Dirge, detours and goal droughts  The Bolton News
  
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• New door for 'exceptional' moorland house is approved - The Bolton News

  11-12-2025 18:00 via news.google.com
  New door for 'exceptional' moorland house is approved  The Bolton News
  
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• 'All the credentials' - Exeter boss Caldwell on Wanderers and Schumacher - The Bolton News

  11-12-2025 17:36 via news.google.com
  'All the credentials' - Exeter boss Caldwell on Wanderers and Schumacher  The Bolton News
  
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• Sonny Cox on trip to face Bolton Wanderers (A) - Exeter City Football

  11-12-2025 17:33 via news.google.com
  Sonny Cox on trip to face Bolton Wanderers (A)  Exeter City Football
  
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• Bolton named as the Christmas panto capital of the UK - oh yes it is - Great British Life

  11-12-2025 17:00 via news.google.com
  Bolton named as the Christmas panto capital of the UK - oh yes it is  Great British Life
  
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• 'Manipulative' man jailed for abusing boys in caravan

  11-12-2025 16:41 via bbc.com
  Robert Court was in his early 20s when he assaulted two boys aged 12 and 14 in between 2011 and 2013.
  
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• Phil Brown back at Wanderers for Former Players Association charity dinner - The Bolton News

  11-12-2025 15:57 via news.google.com
  Phil Brown back at Wanderers for Former Players Association charity dinner  The Bolton News
  
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• 'It's good to be kind': Family hosts free Christmas event

  11-12-2025 15:33 via bbc.com
  The Bridge family recognise "things are hard for people" and want to provide an alternative to costly events.
  
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• Gary Caldwell previews Bolton Wanderers (A) - Exeter City Football

  11-12-2025 15:09 via news.google.com
  Gary Caldwell previews Bolton Wanderers (A)  Exeter City Football
  
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• Cantwell has shown he is a leader - Ismael

  11-12-2025 14:33 via bbc.com
  Blackburn Rovers boss Valerien Ismael believes their results will now improve with the return to fitness of captain Todd Cantwell.
  
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• Four daily direct Blackpool-London trains cut to two

  11-12-2025 14:16 via bbc.com
  The timetable changes will see the removal of two direct daily weekday rail services.
  
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