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19 hours ago
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Village road blocked this evening as emergency services called to incident
A village road was blocked off this evening by a huge emergency response. Police and ambulance were called to Barrow Bridge Road near to the car park of Moss Bank Park. Residents said they had earlier witnessed a police chase, before seeing blue lights on the road. There were also reports a police helicopter was in the area It has not been confirmed by police whether the incidents are linked. (Image: Phil Taylor) The incident unfolded at around 8pm with the village road shut for more than an hour. READ MORE: 'Best police force in country' - GMP recognised as most improved force Channel 4 docuseries behind the scenes, as GMP officers relentlessly pursue offenders (Image: Phil Taylor) The ambulance left the scene just after 9pm and police around 30 minutes later. A local resident said: " I saw a police chase before seeing the blue lights near the park. "There were a number of officers on scene, three marked police cars and an unmarked police car. "Later a tow truck came." (Image: Phil Taylor) Locals say they do not know what has happened and The Bolton News has contacted police for information on the incident. A bus was unable to get down the road while emergency services dealt with the incident We are waiting for details on the incident from Greater Manchester Police and will update as soon as we have the information.
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21-07-2025
- Entertainment
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The 10 pubs in the running to be named the best in Bolton
In the summer, there is nothing more relaxing than sipping a cool pint of lager in a pub beer garden with your friends. Pubs are often the epicentres of our communities, with people from all walks of life mingling in the social scene that the public house provides. Whether it's small or large, a posh-nosh gastro pub or cheap and cheerful boozer, we all have our favourites. That's why we have launched The Bolton News Best Pub 2025 competition, and now, we have our top 10 finalists. More: 'I go to my local pub naked - the experience is liberating' More: Combine this 'beautiful' waterfall walk in Lancashire village with a pub lunch More: The pub where everyone knows everyone with 3 beer gardens given new look They are: The Hen and Chickens, Deansgate, Bolton Bank Top Brewery Tap, Belmont Road, Bolton Bob Smithy's Inn, Chorley Old Road, Bolton Doffcocker Inn, Chorley Old Road, Bolton Hope and Anchor Inn, Chorley Old Road, Bolton Hulton Arms, Newbrook Road, Over Hulton The Lamb Hotel, Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge The White Horse, Stitch-Mi-Lane, Harwood One For The Road, Bolton Market The Finishers Arms, Church Road, Bolton To vote for your favourite pub, pick up a copy of The Bolton News from today, Monday (July 21), to August 2, to fill out the relevant form. We will also be publishing previews of every pub that is a finalist in the Bolton News from tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22. Newsquest's regional editor of the North West and editor of The Bolton News, Richard Duggan, said: "At The Bolton News, we're passionate about celebrating local businesses. "Our latest competition gives you the chance to celebrate the area's best pubs - we have so many fantastic ones in the area, and this is your chance to help crown a winner. 'It's essential we support our local pubs, they're at the heart of the community and deserve to be shouted about. Get voting, every single one counts."
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10-07-2025
- Sport
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Scorchio! The official Buff Podcast, live from Marbella, Spain
The Buff Podcast, live from the Bolton Wanderers training camp in Spain! (Image: NQ) The Buff has gone all continental this week as Marc ventures off to Marbella to keep tabs on the Wanderers training camp and Henry pushes the culinary limits with a chicken and chorizo pasta. There's loads to talk about this week with some new light shed on Bolton's striker search and the goalkeeping situation, plus the addition of wingers Amari Cozier-Duberry and Thierry Gale. Advertisement We analyse the latest speculation over George Thomason and wonder if the probable signing of Jesper Ceesay makes him the odd one out in midfield. And, of course, we have all the week's headlines from The Bolton News, your emails and as mcu irreverent Bolton Wanderers chat as you could possibly fit into a sombrero. We have a special offer for Buff listeners - with up to 40 per cent off subscription to The Bolton News. Visit our special discount page to get three months of unlimited articles for £3 OR a whole year for just £31. For more details please CLICK HERE. Click BELOW to listen to the podcast direct on The Bolton News website. Advertisement The Buff is also available on Apple Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts if you wish to have the episode download straight to your phone or tablet every single week. If you are interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast, contact our advertising department on Do you want to join our Buff Fantasy League this season? If so CLICK HERE Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday. If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@ or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt Advertisement And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.
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30-06-2025
- General
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How to enter The Bolton News Education Awards 2025
The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2025 and we need you to nominate amazing people who make education in the area outstanding. The awards, of which Bolton Council are the headline sponsor, are a chance to celebrate the very best of schooling in Bolton. We believe it's essential to acknowledge everything fantastic about education locally and we need your help to do it by nominating incredible people. The winners of this year's awards will be honoured in a special winners' supplement in The Bolton News in November, as well as being featured in articles on our website. Entries for the awards are now open - please email the editor ( for an application form or if you have any queries. All schools and colleges are welcome to enter as long as they are based in the borough. Entries are invited from teachers, parents, governors, pupils, and anyone with knowledge of a particular school or education establishment. Individuals or institutions can enter more than one category, but this should be made clear when submitting entries. The deadline for entering the awards is Tuesday, September 30. Without the support of the sponsors, these awards would not be possible. If you would like to be a sponsor of these awards, please email . The Bolton News Education Awards are back! (Image: Newsquest) There are 10 awards up for grabs this year: Pupil of the Year (available to sponsor) This award will go to a person who has achieved something beyond expectations in education, within challenging times over the last 12 months. This will not necessarily be about the highest academic achiever - it could be about the way an individual has developed themselves personally through sheer determination to do better. Also, they will have applied themselves to every task and set a good example to other pupils. They'll have a fun-loving personality and can get along with teachers whilst being respectful, as well as having a sense of responsibility and can be trusted. They'll play an active role in all areas of school life and are always willing to lend a hand. Early Years Education Award (available to sponsor) This award will go to an innovative and successful child-minding provider, nursery, pre-school, or organisation which stands out from the rest for their early years support or provision. They should be able to demonstrate the impact their work has had on their users or the children in their care. Teaching Assistant of the Year (available to sponsor) Does this teaching assistant raise the aspirations of pupils and help them to reach new heights? This is an award for a teaching assistant who always gives exceptional service and makes a real difference to their pupils' learning through their work. Support Worker of the Year (available to sponsor) This award recognises an individual within the school setting for their outstanding contribution in supporting pupils, students, teachers, and the life of the school. We are looking for a stand-out star of a school who consistently goes above and beyond and is an inspiration to others. New Teacher of the Year (available to sponsor) Does this new teacher inspire and engage pupils to help them achieve their full academic and social potential? This category celebrates the achievements of those who are new to the profession, such as a newly qualified teacher. Entrants should have been in education for no more than three years. Teacher of the Year (available to sponsor) Does this teacher inspire and engage pupils to help them achieve their full academic and social potential? This award will recognise a teacher who inspires and engages students to fulfil their potential and makes an exceptional contribution to the life of their school. Head Teacher of the Year (available to sponsor) Does this head teacher provide outstanding leadership with a clear and compelling vision for success? This award will go to an inspirational head teacher who has shown exceptional leadership, management, teaching skills and commitment to their school or college. School of the Year - This will be awarded to the school who in the opinion of the judges has had an outstanding academic year. This may be improvements in attendance levels, parent engagement or examination results. You may have made or built upon partnerships in the local or business community, achieved new green credentials, or achieved competition success. Lifetime Achievement Award - This award is for a member of the school community who has shown a commitment to the sector over many years. It could be for a leader, teacher or member of support staff. Evidence must be provided of how the lives of pupils have been affected by their work. Specialist Provision School of the Year Has your specialist provision school (schools for pupils with SEND or emotional and behavioural difficulties, alternative provisions, and pupil referral units) had a stand-out academic year in the last 12 months? We'd like to hear about your successes and innovations – from improvements in attendance levels, staff retention, parental engagement, or student success, to new ways you've supported students in their learning or helped them engage with the local community or businesses. Or perhaps you've achieved something different entirely?
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27-06-2025
- Sport
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The Buff's Multi-Coloured Bolton Wanderers Swap Shop
The Buff is back again with your regular dose of news, gossip and Bolton Wanderers chat. (Image: NQ) Welcome back to the main episode of this week's Buff Podcast. We recorded a quick reaction pod when the fixtures were released, which is available on The Bolton News website and wherever you normally download the show. Advertisement But this, heftier slice of Bolton Wanderers headlines and gossip concentrates on the meatier stuff - from transfer ins and outs, to the world of retro kit collecting. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt review the week's news and events at the Toughsheet, and we weigh up some of the hottest transfer speculation in TRGS. We also answer your emailed questions, including our centre-half partnerships and whether Wanderers must step back up to a category two academy. We have a special offer for Buff listeners - with up to 40 per cent off subscription to The Bolton News. Visit our special discount page to get three months of unlimited articles for £3 OR a whole year for just £31. For more details please CLICK HERE. Click BELOW to listen to the podcast direct on The Bolton News website. Advertisement The Buff is also available on Apple Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts if you wish to have the episode download straight to your phone or tablet every single week. If you are interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast, contact our advertising department on Do you want to join our Buff Fantasy League this season? If so CLICK HERE Remember, it isn't just a podcast, it's The Buff Podcast. And we're here every Friday. If you want to get in contact with the show, please email thebuffmail@ or tweet Marc on @MarcIles and @Henry__Hewitt And please, please leave a review. We work hard to put these episodes out every single week, in-season and out, and the more feedback we get, the better the product. Having said all that, we are currently only accepting five-star ratings, as all the other ratings are broken.
