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Terror accused tells court he hoped to 'sabotage' gun attack plot
The Bolton News
A man accused of plotting a huge terrorist atrocity that was uncovered in Bolton has told a jury he wanted to sabotage the plot.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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Council 'left with little choice' but to write off nearly £400K of debts
The Bolton News
Nearly £400,000 worth of debt owed to Bolton Council is set to be written off after the authority was left unable to continue chasing it.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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Health watchdog gets year long lease of life after 'uncertainty' over axe
The Bolton News
A key health watchdog is set to get another year of life worth around £125,000 after it was announced it will be abolished across the country.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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Drug dealer ordered to give up seized cash after 'benefitting' more than £70K
The Bolton News
A drug dealer was ordered to pay up seized cash and warned he could have to pay thousands more if he ever comes into it.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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Exhibition provides fascinating look at Horwich over the years
The Bolton News
On Saturday at 10.30am the Mayor of Horwich, Cllr Victoria Rigby, will open the latest Horwich Heritage Exhibition ‘Horwich Then & Now’ which will feature maps and photographs highlighting the transformation the town has gone through in the past 250 years.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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Beautiful tributes to true community hero who has died aged 81
The Bolton News
Horwich Heritage Centre’s beloved treasurer Carol Walker passed away peacefully on 6 November 2025 at the age of 81.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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Areas in and around Bolton to be given makeover to make them more welcoming
The Bolton News
Bolton is set to see £725,000 of infrastructure investment as plans for a new ‘Radial Route Improvement Scheme’ are approved
Thursday, 20 Nov
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Primary school pupils explain the snack policy shake-up
The Bolton News
The Bolton News previously reported on a snack policy at Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School in Westhoughton that caused a stir among some parents.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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YouTuber epic 4,000-mile ride around UK coastline in support of local cause
The Bolton News
YouTuber Dean Lambert completes over 4,000-mile UK coastline ride on his Honda CT125, raising over £3,000 for Boot Out Breast Cancer charity.
Thursday, 20 Nov
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