About Bolton

Bolton is a large town in Lancashire in the north west of England. Historically a very important town in the cotton and textiles industries, Bolton is based around 2 miles away from the Pennines giving many choices of activities to the visitors ranging from quiet days in the hills to heady nights in the bustling town centre.Its many regional attractions include Bolton Museum, Art Gallery And Aquarium, Middlebrook Leisure & Retail Park, Smithills Open Farm and The Albert Halls where a wide variety of music, theatre and performance is always on offer.

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  • TJS Self Drive
  • Monty Tyres
  • Johnathan McDonald: J.Macs Carpets
  • Domestic Appliance Rentals
  • Hollywood Heating
  • Vanman Removals and Transport

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Fake injury wedding trio jailed
A bridegroom and his parents are jailed for inventing injuries to claim compensation after coach crashes on his wedding day.

Gun victim 'was shot on ground'
Detectives say a 21-year-old man murdered in a car park in Oldham was shot at close range on the ground.

Brown's plea over abducted girl
Prime Minister Gordon Brown asks the leader of Libya to intervene in the case of a girl abducted by her father.

Passenger denies air rage charge
A 35-year-old man denies causing a flight from Manchester Airport to the Caribbean to be diverted, a court hears.

City visit 'personal' to prince
Prince William says his first official visit to Manchester is a personal one as he watches water polo.

Investigation after two men shot
Two men are in hospital after being injured in a shooting in Rochdale town centre.

Saving cherished stores
How communities are banding together in co-operatives to save local businesses from closure.

Arrest over double stabbing
A 29-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men are stabbed in Greater Manchester.

Stars 'may sue' over phone claims
Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to be among those alleged to have had their phones tapped by the News of the World.

Vernon Kay gets honorary degree
The Radio 1 DJ collects an honorary award from Bolton University for services to the entertainment industry.

Ten Coffee Republic outlets close
Ten of the 20 outlets directly owned by Coffee Republic, including Manchester's branch, are closed.

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Economy woes
How the recession is hitting the north-west of England

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