Bolton news

• Unemployment figures drop in Bolton

  20-04-2016 17:12
  
  THE number of unemployed people in Bolton has fallen, figures have revealed.
  
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• We're looking to kick on - Whiteman

  23-07-2026 15:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End midfielder Ben Whiteman tells BBC Radio Lancashire they want to put behind them the disappointment of missing the play-offs last season.
  
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• Ex-Lancashire batter Jones to retire at end of season

  23-07-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worcestershire top-order batter Rob Jones announces his retirement from the professional game at the end of the 2026 season.
  
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• Fury lighter than opponent for first time in 15 years

  23-07-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tyson Fury weighs less than his opponent for the first time in 15 years before Friday's heavyweight bout with Mariusz Wach.
  
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• Grooming gang victim has convictions quashed

  23-07-2026 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The woman was "in the grip of a groomer' when she was convicted at 14 of offences.
  
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• Potential names of county's new councils revealed

  23-07-2026 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The county's existing 15 councils will be replaced by four unitary authorities in 2028.
  
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• Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show

  23-07-2026 08:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The newlyweds say they can now see the funny side after local venues stepped in on their big day.
  
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• 'I go to bed crying over fears of losing my home'

  23-07-2026 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Council has been awarded £90m to regenerate houses but some Revoe residents are unhappy.
  
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• Two more years for nuclear power stations

  22-07-2026 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nuclear power station Heysham 1 in Lancashire along with Hartlepool will operate until 2030.
  
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• Davies Smale has target on her back for 2026 Games

  22-07-2026 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England weightlifter Sarah Davies Smale says there is a target on her back as a previous gold medal winner as she prepares for the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• Tributes to former bishop born on vicarage table

  22-07-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Right Reverend Stephen Pedley served as an Honorary Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II between 1984 and 1998.
  
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• Group's 'extremely dangerous' base jump from Blackpool Tower investigated

  21-07-2026 20:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An internal inquiry is taking place at Blackpool Tourism Ltd after the stunt by three base jumpers.
  
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• Over 100 weapons and drugs seized in police raids

  21-07-2026 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Machetes, samurai swords and knuckle dusters are seized in police raids in Preston.
  
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• Robot cats bring comfort to people with dementia

  21-07-2026 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The robotic cats mimic the behaviour of normal cats as they purr, meow and move their limbs.
  
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• Broome a different athlete before 2026 Games

  21-07-2026 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Para-powerlifter Olivia Broome speaks about her progression since winning silver in the 2022 Commonwealth Games ahead of this year's Games in Glasgow.
  
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• Showaddywaddy gig in fan's garden 'dream come true'

  21-07-2026 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Brooks had got in touch with the band to ask if they would play for charity from his patio.
  
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• Blackpool sign ex-loanee Anderson from Charlton

  21-07-2026 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign former loanee Karoy Anderson from Championship side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Metcalf and Cardwell aim for gold after returns to action

  21-07-2026 10:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England netball stars Natalie Metcalf and Eleanor Cardwell speak to BBC Radio Lancashire ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  
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• 'Scrutiny' needed over baby's death, court hears

  20-07-2026 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
  
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• Johnson joins Rovers first-team coaching staff

  20-07-2026 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers have promote Damien Johnson to assistant head coach and head of player development.
  
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• Reservoir warning over algae that can kill pets

  20-07-2026 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The algae - which can be highly toxic to animals - was found in Slipper Hill Reservoir near Foulridge.
  
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• 'If I didn't know first aid I would have lost my best friends'

  19-07-2026 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlie, 15, from Blackpool, helped save two of his friend's lives in separate incidents.
  
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• Villagers fear using level crossing after fatal crash

  19-07-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kerry Coombes died and an eight-year-old girl remains in hospital after the June crash at Hoghton.
  
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• Scrap metal fire battle 'could last for days'

  18-07-2026 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The blaze at a site in Preston is under control but may take days to clear, fire chiefs say.
  
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• Tram Sunday 2026 - How to get there and what to see

  18-07-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The event is a free, family friendly festival showcasing heritage trams and vintage cars.
  
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• Why is there a South African embassy in Preston?

  18-07-2026 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Professor Stephen Grigg runs a mission between the UK and South Africa from a Preston farmhouse.
  
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• 'I didn't think I'd be graduating' after Freshers' Week cancer op

  18-07-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ella Tyman earns a first-class honours degree following cancer treatment after arriving at university.
  
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• How does wildfire smoke affect your health?

  18-07-2026 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With concerns growing over wildfire smoke, experts explain how it can affect you
  
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• Smart glasses help woman keep guide dog safe in heat

  17-07-2026 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lorraine says AI-powered glasses help her identify streets, read letters and navigate shops.
  
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• Bin of Dave: TV star's shock as council takes bin

  17-07-2026 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Entrepreneur Dave Fishwick is bemused as workers throw his bin into the back of a wagon and drive off.
  
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