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• Tax man issues urgent warning to self-employed folk in Bolton - The Bolton News

  07-12-2025 06:16
  Tax man issues urgent warning to self-employed folk in Bolton  The Bolton News
  
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• BREAKING: Van hits bridge between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge

  11-12-2025 08:30 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A van has collided with a bridge between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge, according to BBC Manchester.
  
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• Bolton MP welcomes new funding to support young people not in work or education

  11-12-2025 06:43 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Yasmin Qureshi MP has welcomed new investment in training and work opportunities for young people not in work or education.
  
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• ‘I never thought it would be me’: Bolton woman’s plea after devastating diagnosis

  11-12-2025 06:32 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Bolton woman, 30, found a lump and two weeks later diagnosed with breast cancer. She now urges young people to check for lumps and act fast on any signs of the cancer
  
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• Family run manufacturer celebrates 30th anniversary with 100-strong workforce

  11-12-2025 06:28 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A family-run manufacturing company recently celebrated 30 years in business.
  
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• Winter appeal launched to help rough sleepers stay warm in Bolton

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The Salvation Army in Farnworth is preparing care packages for Bolton’s homeless and is appealing for winter accessory donations as temperatures fall
  
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• The cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Bolton this week

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  We've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bolton, according to petrolprices.com
  
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• Proposal to create 'basement flats' in former town centre mill refused

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A proposal to create "basement flats" in the Globe Works has been refused for not providing "adequate living conditions".
  
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• National film competition calling on young people to share stories of hope

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The ‘Bring Hope Home’ film challenge by the Pauline Quirke Academy invites UK children aged 6 to 17 to create short films about what hope means to them
  
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• Major new housing development opens to the public

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Taylor Wimpey Manchester has officially launched its Lever Valley housing development in Little Lever, Bolton
  
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• Major 9-day rail closure to hit Manchester Piccadilly

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Passengers at Manchester Piccadilly are being urged to plan ahead as major rail works next year will halt trains from the south and east for nine days
  
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• Find out for yourself why Bolton is UK's 'panto capital'

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton tops the UK charts for the most live pantomime shows this December, with plenty of festive performances still to catch
  
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• Dangerous driver admits killing man in crash on major road

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A dangerous driver has confessed to killing a man in a crash on a major road last year.
  
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• Bolton travel firm director part of 'international' people smuggling plot, court told

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Bolton travel firm director was part of an “international organised crime group” that illegally smuggled Iranians into the UK, a court heard.
  
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• Bell ringing event back this weekend with Father Christmas to join the fun

  11-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton bell ringers will be taking on an impressive Quarter Peal challenge this weekend, for two Bolton-based charities, at St Bartholomew’s Church.
  
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• Ban for woman who kept 74 guinea pigs and rabbits in cages 'overflowing with faeces'

  10-12-2025 15:26 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A woman who kept guinea pigs and rabbits in cages "overflowing with faeces" has been banned from owning pets.
  
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• Land which could see 'prestige' houses built on is up for sale for millions

  10-12-2025 11:32 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Land which could have nine "prestige" houses built on it is up for sale for millions of pounds.
  
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• M6 northbound lanes reopen after medical emergency

  10-12-2025 10:47 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced delays on the M6 northbound this morning (December 10) after two lanes were closed between Junction 22 and Junction 23.
  
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• BREAKING: M6 Northbound collision – two lanes shut between J22 and J23

  10-12-2025 08:27 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers face delays on the M6 northbound this morning after a road traffic collision closed two lanes between junctions 22 and 23.
  
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• Housebuilder jumps at the chance to sponsor Bolton trampolinists

  10-12-2025 06:36 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A housebuilder has jumped at the chance to sponsor trampolinists in Bolton.
  
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• Juries 'essential to our liberty', Bolton MP and ex-barrister tells justice secretary

  10-12-2025 06:22 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  “Jury trials are not the cause of delays”, a Bolton MP and former barrister warned after controversial proposals were made to restrict jury trials.
  
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• Police in town helping to ensure Christmas is a peaceful one for all

  10-12-2025 06:19 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton officers were set up in the town centre shopping area as part of an operation to keep people safe from crime during the festive season
  
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• Bolton residents urged to make eye care a priority this Christmas

  10-12-2025 06:08 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Spurretts Opticians in Farnworth are urging people to prioritise their eye health over the festive season and into the new year
  
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• Urgent warning from fire service this Christmas after spate of fires

  10-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has launched its Charge Safe campaign to highlight fire risks from lithium battery-powered Christmas gifts
  
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• Striking North West ambulance workers take their protest to Westminster

  10-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Striking North West ambulance staff are calling on MPs to act over the removal of a £3,000 recruitment and retention payment, which has led to 39 days of walkouts
  
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• Self-driving vehicle trial could be on the way to Bolton, new strategy confirms

  10-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Self-driving vehicles could be introduced to Bolton under bold plans backed by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s office.
  
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• ‘Our prayers have been answered’ - outstanding primary school comes to the rescue

  10-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  St Paul’s CE Primary School in Bolton has opened its doors to St Paul’s churchgoers after their historic church was deemed unsafe
  
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• Mayor of Bolton switches on Christmas lights at hospital that saved his life

  10-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Mayor of Bolton Councillor David Chadwick helped switch on the Christmas lights at Royal Bolton Hospital, calling it a special honour after staff saved his life last year
  
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• Bolton thinks of those forced to flee their homes and seek refuge this Christmas

  10-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Trinity Methodist Church in Bolton is supporting the Christian Aid Christmas Appeal by helping raise awareness through social media
  
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• Bolton business plays its part in saving the planet in an innovative way

  10-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton-based Squosh Compacting is cutting emissions and costs with new tech that boosts bin capacity by over 50 per cent on collection vehicles
  
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