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Demi Agoglia

Mum-of-3 died after 'barbaric' butt lift procedure, inquest hears

Demi Leigh-Regan Agoglia

Demi Leigh-Regan Agoglia

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Family's heartbreak after death of mum, 26, after butt lift surgery abroad

Bolton's Most Wanted

Bolton's Most Wanted

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Bolton's most wanted named and pictured

Canon Slade School GCSE day

Canon Slade School GCSE day

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Bolton's top performing secondary schools named in 2024 'league tables'

An illustration of The Olive School

An illustration of The Olive School

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Images released of new school build to house outstanding Bolton primary

Sara Shariff

Sara Shariff

Distressing detail

NATIONAL: Family guilty of killing child after horrific campaign of abuse

Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court

Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court

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Thief locked up for string of shoplifting offences

Best last-minute Christmas gifts

Best last-minute Christmas gifts

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We visit Bolton town centre to find the perfect Christmas gifts to suit all budgets

A new rail timetable comes into effect across the region on Sunday, December 15

A new rail timetable comes into effect across the region on Sunday, December 15

Northern Trains

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Services on Bolton line to be replaced by buses as new timetable announced

Updates - motorway partially closed after rush hour crash

Updates - motorway partially closed after rush hour crash

Recap - motorway partially closed after rush hour crash

Westhoughton church's flagpole of nearly 40 years snaps in Storm Darragh

Westhoughton church's flagpole of nearly 40 years snaps in Storm Darragh

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Historic bell tower's flagpole of nearly 40 years snaps in Storm Darragh

Warburtons 'saves the day' this Christmas party season with the 'ultimate hangover sandwich'

Warburtons 'saves the day' this Christmas party season with the 'ultimate hangover sandwich'

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Bolton bakers and East Lancs doctor create the ‘ultimate hangover sandwich’

Leigh Cineworld will soon be closed

Leigh Cineworld will soon be closed

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Cineworld to close cinema as part of 'restructuring process'

Bhagvati Parmar MBE and Angie Devi accepted the award on behalf of BHAI

Bhagvati Parmar MBE and Angie Devi accepted the award on behalf of BHAI

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Community group supporting elderly recognised for its work

News

The Irn-Bru Christmas truck will tour the UK and stop off in Manchester

The Irn-Bru Christmas truck will tour the UK and stop off in Manchester

Evvnt - Local Events

Irn-Bru announces Christmas truck tour with a visit to Manchester this month

Faisal Hussain made his own private hire driver’s licence

Faisal Hussain made his own private hire driver’s licence

Local government

Bolton man who posed as Bury taxi driver sentenced

Rothwell Street wash house, Bolton 1953

Rothwell Street wash house, Bolton 1953

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‘Pay as you iron’ on offer at public wash house to Bolton housewives

Oliver and Georgia Ryder

Oliver and Georgia Ryder

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Heart-warming response of little girl who struggled when twin brother moved schools

Judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant.

Judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant.

The Great British Sewing Bee

Celebrity designer reveals who impressed him in Sewing Bee festive special

A trailer for 28 Years Later premiered this week

A trailer for 28 Years Later premiered this week

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Filmmaker Danny Boyle back with zombie sequel

Former Burnley and England star Martin Dobson will be in Colne signing copies of his new book - Dobo: For Club and Country.

Former Burnley and England star Martin Dobson will be in Colne signing copies of his new book - Dobo: For Club and Country.

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Meet former Bolton Wanderers schoolboy who played for England at East Lancs bookshop

Christmas door wreath

Christmas door wreath

Homes and interiors

A step-by-step guide to making a stunning natural festive door decoration

Edenfield with Peel Tower in the background by Ismail Bargit

Edenfield with Peel Tower in the background by Ismail Bargit

Local government

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Referendum on horizon for residents of picturesque village - this is why

Fundraising family fun day

Fundraising family fun day

Artisan traders set up their stalls for family fun day

Amazon Bolton

Amazon Bolton

Government announces plans for Amazon and eBay to 'level the playing field'

Cindy Ngamba with the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton and her boxing coaches

Cindy Ngamba with the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton and her boxing coaches

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Special homecoming for Bolton boxer who made history at Olympics

The institution has won a national award

The institution has won a national award

University Academy 92 wins national award for making education accessible

Progress Housing Group has completed and handed over 45 new homes in Great Harwood, Lancashire

Progress Housing Group has completed and handed over 45 new homes in Great Harwood, Lancashire

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'It's a dream come true': 45 new affordable homes built in East Lancashire

Anne Hegerty stars in ITV show The Chase alongside Gladiatiors presenter Bradley Walsh.

Anne Hegerty stars in ITV show The Chase alongside Gladiatiors presenter Bradley Walsh.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty reveals 'brilliant' new role in upcoming sitcom

Linda Carter in EastEnders is played by Kellie Bright

Linda Carter in EastEnders is played by Kellie Bright

EastEnders fans say show character is 'just annoying now' and call for her to go

Bolton Baton Twirlers

Bolton Baton Twirlers

Bolton's talented young people are crowned champions

Cillian Murphy starred in the cult classic film 28 Days Later all the way back in 2002

Cillian Murphy starred in the cult classic film 28 Days Later all the way back in 2002

Could Cillian Murphy reprise role in 28 Years Later? Actor 'spotted' in trailer

Child Benefit is worth £1,331 a year for the first child and £881 a year for each additional child

Child Benefit is worth £1,331 a year for the first child and £881 a year for each additional child

Cost of living crisis

HMRC issues Christmas Child Benefit warning as parents urged to act now

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel, a new survey indicates

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel, a new survey indicates

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Young drivers risk £200 fine as 'extremely concerning' number admit breaking the law

Scientists believe they have found '99% proof' of big cats roaming around the UK

Scientists believe they have found '99% proof' of big cats roaming around the UK

Big cat sightings

Scientists discover '99% proof' up to 100 big cats are prowling UK countryside

Mohsin Issa and off Sir Isaac Newton Way in Rochdale

Mohsin Issa and off Sir Isaac Newton Way in Rochdale

Local government

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EG Group service station will NOT be built off motorway over health fears

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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Death of man on railway tracks preventable with better communication, inquest finds

The M65 at J10 westbound

The M65 at J10 westbound

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Motorway closed in both directions as police respond to concern for welfare

Wanderers latest

The Last Word Podcast: Wanderers beat Huddersfield and what it all means

Lolos feels ready to play a central role for Wanderers in festive fixture run

Player ratings: How Wanderers fared in their 3-1 win against Huddersfield Town

Wanderers quartet facing final yellow card hurdles against Wigan and Wycombe.

'They are a good team' - Huddersfield boss Duff reflects on Bolton defeat

MATCHDAY LIVE: Bolton Wanderers 3-1 Huddersfield Town

Sport

Cindy Ngamba with the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton and her boxing coaches

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Special homecoming for Bolton boxer who made history at Olympics

Last Word Podcast Bolton Wanderers

Last Word Podcast Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers FC

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The Last Word Podcast: Wanderers beat Huddersfield and what it all means

Klaidi Lolos heads the opening goal in the 3-1 win against Huddersfield in the Vertu Trophy

Klaidi Lolos heads the opening goal in the 3-1 win against Huddersfield in the Vertu Trophy

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Lolos feels ready to play a central role for Wanderers in festive fixture run

Player ratings from Bolton Wanderers' 3-1 win against Huddersfield Town.

Player ratings from Bolton Wanderers' 3-1 win against Huddersfield Town.

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Player ratings: How Wanderers fared in their 3-1 win against Huddersfield Town

George Johnston is one of four Bolton players on four yellow cards.

George Johnston is one of four Bolton players on four yellow cards.

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Wanderers quartet facing final yellow card hurdles against Wigan and Wycombe.

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National Sport

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Champions League defeat at Juventus (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Champions League defeat at Juventus (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Pep Guardiola admits he is questioning himself after Man City lose to Juventus

Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka struck for Arsenal (Adam Davy/PA)

Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka struck for Arsenal (Adam Davy/PA)

Bukayo Saka stars as Arsenal sweep aside Monaco

Tammy Beaumont’s unbeaten 65 helped England clinch an ODI series victory in South Africa (Liam McBurney/PA)

Tammy Beaumont’s unbeaten 65 helped England clinch an ODI series victory in South Africa (Liam McBurney/PA)

Tammy Beaumont steers England to ODI series victory over South Africa

Dan Ashworth and Ruben Amorim

Dan Ashworth and Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim says Dan Ashworth’s Manchester United exit ‘not the best situation’

Ange Postecoglou with Cristian Romero at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (John Walton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou with Cristian Romero at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (John Walton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou: Cristian Romero has said sorry after controversial comments

Jack Draper has been kept off court by a minor hip injury (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper has been kept off court by a minor hip injury (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jack Draper cancels training with Carlos Alcaraz in Spain due to hip injury

Saudi Arabia has been officially awarded hosting rights to the 2034 World Cup (Mike Egerton/PA)

Saudi Arabia has been officially awarded hosting rights to the 2034 World Cup (Mike Egerton/PA)

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress

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A participant holds a banner with writing reading ‘Arrest the rebellion leader Yoon Suk Yeol’, during a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment outside the National Assembly in Seoul (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

A participant holds a banner with writing reading ‘Arrest the rebellion leader Yoon Suk Yeol’, during a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment outside the National Assembly in Seoul (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance

Sara Sharif was found dead on a bed at home (Surrey Police/PA)

Sara Sharif was found dead on a bed at home (Surrey Police/PA)

Sara Sharif murder: Children at risk of abuse ‘must not be home educated’

House price growth has been gaining momentum, although broader economic conditions could create ‘headwinds’ in the housing market, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Anthony Devlin/PA)

House price growth has been gaining momentum, although broader economic conditions could create ‘headwinds’ in the housing market, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Anthony Devlin/PA)

House price growth gaining momentum, surveyors report

The number of international students accepting places on UK degree courses via Ucas has fallen (Chris Radburn/PA)

The number of international students accepting places on UK degree courses via Ucas has fallen (Chris Radburn/PA)

Fall in overseas students accepted on undergraduate degree courses in UK

LGBT+ veterans affected by the ‘gay ban’ are set to receive financial redress (John Walton/PA)

LGBT+ veterans affected by the ‘gay ban’ are set to receive financial redress (John Walton/PA)

£75m redress scheme to be launched for veterans who suffered under ‘gay ban’

Researchers call for a ‘buddy system’ which pairs domestic students with Chinese ones (PA)

Researchers call for a ‘buddy system’ which pairs domestic students with Chinese ones (PA)

Chinese students on UK campuses face ‘ethnic clustering’ and language barriers

Some suppliers already offer low or no standing charge tariffs (PA)

Some suppliers already offer low or no standing charge tariffs (PA)

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Energy firms to offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs under Ofgem plans

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