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One-way system in part of Bolton comes into effect today
The Bolton News
The closure is in place to allow for electricity works around Ainsworth Lane, where traffic will be permitted to travel only in a northerly direction.
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MoreThe Sixth Form Bolton launches three 'growth sector' ICT courses
The Bolton News
The Sixth Form Bolton has launched three new ICT courses for next year - in what teachers say will explore a 'growth sector' for students.
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MoreCrown and Eastenders stars show their talent as Mr Ripley comes to Lowry
The Bolton News
Seventy years after first being published, Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thriller The Talented Mr Ripley is touring the country in a new stage adaptation by Mark Leipacher.
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MoreNew coffee shop hopes to bring a taste of Italy to the town centre
The Bolton News
A new coffee shop opened this week, intending to bring a taste of Italy to Bolton town centre.
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MoreIf you went to school in Bolton in the 60s, remember times like this?
The Bolton News
From the sheer number of comments we receive every time we feature photos of school life in years gone by in Looking Back, it’s clear that readers have a special spot for their schooldays.
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MorePlanners refuse two-storey granny annexe that would 'dominate' property
The Bolton News
A proposal to extend a garage into a two-storey granny annexe has been thrown out by Bolton town planners.
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MoreInside Marco Pierre White’s Blackpool restaurant - the new menu you'll want to try
The Bolton News
Marco Pierre White is a name that needs no introduction – and the legendary chef’s Blackpool restaurant launched a new menu last month
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MoreExtension appeal thrown out as inspectors say it would 'disrupt symmetry'
The Bolton News
A Little Lever woman has lost an appeal to build an extension planners said would "disrupt the architectural symmetry" of the semi-detached pair.
Saturday, 15 Nov
Read MoreBottoms up! Bolton pubs wipe out rivals by winning top honour
The Bolton News
The Spinning Mule in Nelson Square, Bolton, and The Robert Shaw in Market Street, Westhoughton, both JD Wetherspoon pubs, win platinum plus at the Loo of the Year Awards 2025
Saturday, 15 Nov
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