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The weather could not have been better.

Carnival returns after nearly 20 years as crowds flock to Central Park

A crash at Blackburn Road, Bolton

A crash at Blackburn Road, Bolton

Car on its roof as emergency services rush to notorious accident hotspot

The Winter Hill Transmitter could be turned off in less than 10 years

The Winter Hill Transmitter could be turned off in less than 10 years

Winter Hill Transmitter could be turned off despite 'national emergencies' warnings

Bolton elections

How Bolton voted as Labour's Bev Craig is elected Greater Manchester's new mayor

Change Lives, No To Knives aims to help save lives

Change Lives, No To Knives aims to help save lives

The frightening moment that inspired youngsters to say no to knives

The King William

The King William

Popular Bolton village pub announces 'closure' again as future remains unclear

Investigation into Bolton crash that killed two women continues

Phil Brickell MP (centre) with developers and council officials at the site

Phil Brickell MP (centre) with developers and council officials at the site

Planning and development

Link road plans with new bus route and cycle lanes to cut congestion remain priority

Cllr David Wilkinson at the Wearish Lane Leak

Cllr David Wilkinson at the Wearish Lane Leak

Local government

'You could set a café up next to it' - frustration as pipe bursts again

The site of the proposed homes

The site of the proposed homes

Planning and development

Councillors fight application for 310 new homes on green belt land

After disappearing from Blackpool, an iconic fairground ride is heading to Bolton

The outdoor free Bolton theatre experience children are flocking to in their hundreds

The tea garden has plenty of outdoor seating to soak up the sun.

The tea garden has plenty of outdoor seating to soak up the sun.

‘Beautiful’ tea garden by Yorkshire waterfall that’s only open a few times a year

Traffic on M6 near junction 30

Traffic on M6 near junction 30

RECAP - M6 incident as 50-minute delays reported

News

Manchester Airport delays today

Manchester Airport delays today

Manchester Airport

Full list of Manchester Airport delays as Ryanair, TUI and Jet2 flights facing delays

Joseph Houston, Tobias Turley, Jason Donovan, Leonor Correia & William Whelton

Joseph Houston, Tobias Turley, Jason Donovan, Leonor Correia & William Whelton

Hope Mill duo face biggest challenge yet as High School Musical reimagined

Grass 'cutting' St Peter’s Church, Farnworth, 1964

Grass 'cutting' St Peter’s Church, Farnworth, 1964

Great photo shows how Farnworth vicar added to his flock after lawnmower broke

Always time for an ice cream on a warm day

Always time for an ice cream on a warm day

Lytham St Annes

How to spend a day in Lytham St Annes according to a local originally from Bolton

Michael Wan's Wok Inn Pan-asian Street Food has established itself as one of Blackpool's most highly-rated restaurants

Michael Wan's Wok Inn Pan-asian Street Food has established itself as one of Blackpool's most highly-rated restaurants

Lancashire seafront restaurant hailed for 'unrivalled' food and 'incredible prices'

The cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Bolton this week

The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bolton restaurants

Road closures set to impact Bolton over the next two weeks

The home on Briggs Fold Road in Bolton

The home on Briggs Fold Road in Bolton

Three-bedroom village home in Bolton with tiered garden goes on sale for £435,000

Homes and interiors

Creating a home, one night’s sleep at a time

The church was founded as a Roman Catholic mission serving Bolton's poor and Irish community, opening its doors in 1861.

The church was founded as a Roman Catholic mission serving Bolton's poor and Irish community, opening its doors in 1861.

Date given for historic church demolition after serving generations for 165 years

Bistro 23 is a highly rated restaurant in Alnmouth.

Bistro 23 is a highly rated restaurant in Alnmouth.

‘Gorgeous gem’ restaurant found steps away from the best beach in Northern England

Three of the UK's best family dog walks are the perfect day out for Bolton pet owners

There are lots of flowers and sculptures to see dotted around the park.

There are lots of flowers and sculptures to see dotted around the park.

'Spectacular' Yorkshire garden with 'beautiful' flowers perfect for summer trip

Planning and development

New house plans for green belt land at 'farm'

Myerscough has its own US-inspired diner, Billy Bob's

Myerscough has its own US-inspired diner, Billy Bob's

How to pronounce the name of this small Lancashire hamlet with US-inspired diner

Karl Holland was 18 years old when he died at Dovestone Reservoir

Karl Holland was 18 years old when he died at Dovestone Reservoir

New details revealed following death of 18-year-old at Dovestone Reservoir

Children in Bolton to enjoy free bus travel and huge discounts from TODAY

Chris Gascoyne played Peter Barlow (centre) on Coronation Street but left in 2023

Chris Gascoyne played Peter Barlow (centre) on Coronation Street but left in 2023

Coronation Street

'I'm back' says popular Coronation Street star as they tease TV comeback

The newly elected Cllr Yusuf Davda

The newly elected Cllr Yusuf Davda

'People got what they wanted' says winner as result declared in town hall by-election

Counting underway at Bolton Town Hall

Counting underway at Bolton Town Hall

RECAP - Vote counting for new Mayor of Greater Manchester

'He was my best mate' - family's beautiful tribute to son who died aged just 15

Erica De Sousa Correia, 17, died after the crash

Erica De Sousa Correia, 17, died after the crash

Teen accused of causing car crash that killed girl confesses to drug and knife crimes

The restaurant is famous for its crab brioche that Fred Sirieix loved.

The restaurant is famous for its crab brioche that Fred Sirieix loved.

‘Outstanding’ North Yorkshire restaurant with 'jaw-dropping' sea views

Wanderers latest

Match reaction: Schumacher's verdict on NAC Breda victory and pre-season

Match report: Wanderers wrap up pre-season preparations with narrow victory

Matchday Live: Bolton Wanderers 1-0 NAC Breda

Why talisman Sam Dalby can be as important for Wanderers in Championship

Straight From the Stands: Larrazabal signing and what Wanderers need next

Everything you need to know about NAC Breda ahead of Wanderers' final friendly

Sport

Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher

Bolton Wanderers FC

Match reaction: Schumacher's verdict on NAC Breda victory and pre-season

Ruben Rodrigues continued his prolific pre-season

Ruben Rodrigues continued his prolific pre-season

Bolton Wanderers FC

Match report: Wanderers wrap up pre-season preparations with narrow victory

Matchday Live: Bolton Wanderers v NAC Breda

Matchday Live: Bolton Wanderers v NAC Breda

Bolton Wanderers FC

Matchday Live: Bolton Wanderers 1-0 NAC Breda

Wanderers forward Sam Dalby

Wanderers forward Sam Dalby

Bolton Wanderers FC

Why talisman Sam Dalby can be as important for Wanderers in Championship

Steven Schumacher and Ruben Rodrigues

Steven Schumacher and Ruben Rodrigues

Bolton Wanderers FC

Straight From the Stands: Larrazabal signing and what Wanderers need next

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National Sport

Josh Kerr stormed to victory in the men’s mile (Martin Rickett/PA)

Josh Kerr stormed to victory in the men’s mile (Martin Rickett/PA)

Josh Kerr delights home crowd by claiming Commonwealth gold in mile race

Wouter Vrancken endured an agonising defeat at Aberdeen (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken endured an agonising defeat at Aberdeen (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken stunned as Hearts throw away lead to lose opener at Aberdeen

Ian Watson’s Rochdale are through to the first round (Nick Potts/PA)

Ian Watson’s Rochdale are through to the first round (Nick Potts/PA)

Ian Watson happier with performance than result as Rochdale make cup first round

Northern Ireland’s Jon McConnell celebrates gold after beating Orlando Holley-Sotomi (Wales) in the men’s 70kg final (Steve Welsh/PA).

Northern Ireland’s Jon McConnell celebrates gold after beating Orlando Holley-Sotomi (Wales) in the men’s 70kg final (Steve Welsh/PA).

Jon McConnell claims gold at Commonwealth Games after turning down Love Island

Wouter Vrancken endured another defeat (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Wouter Vrancken endured another defeat (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Hearts concede two late goals to lose to Aberdeen in their Premiership opener

Craig McLeish has set St Mirren a lofty top-six target this season (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Craig McLeish has set St Mirren a lofty top-six target this season (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Craig McLeish happy with ‘excellent’ St Mirren performance after opening-day win

Jockey Jim Crowley has retired (Nigel French/PA)

Jockey Jim Crowley has retired (Nigel French/PA)

Jim Crowley announces retirement

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National News

Emergency vehicles in an area near a deadly explosion at a restaurant in Moscow (Sergei Vedyashkin/Moscow News Agency via AP)

Emergency vehicles in an area near a deadly explosion at a restaurant in Moscow (Sergei Vedyashkin/Moscow News Agency via AP)

Bomber among three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion, Russian officials say

A dog catches a wave during the World Dog Surfing Championships in California (Haven Daley/AP)

A dog catches a wave during the World Dog Surfing Championships in California (Haven Daley/AP)

Surf’s pup for top dogs as they ride waves at annual championships

Firefighters operate near a burning forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno in Greece (Michael Varaklas/AP)

Firefighters operate near a burning forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno in Greece (Michael Varaklas/AP)

Europe’s wildfire crisis eases in west as danger shifts east to Greece

Dominic Hardy (left) and his brother Justin attending the 50th anniversary celebration for the film, The Wicker Man (Ian West/PA)

Dominic Hardy (left) and his brother Justin attending the 50th anniversary celebration for the film, The Wicker Man (Ian West/PA)

Children Of The Wicker Man director Justin Hardy dies aged 61

William and Kate were joined by their three children in Glasgow (Jane Barlow/PA)

William and Kate were joined by their three children in Glasgow (Jane Barlow/PA)

William and Kate joined by children as they watch Commonwealth Games action

The King watched a variety of traditional Highland sports (Lesley Martin/PA)

The King watched a variety of traditional Highland sports (Lesley Martin/PA)

King enjoys a dram as he attends Mey Highland Games

Smoke rises over Kyiv following new attacks (Dan Bashakov/AP)

Smoke rises over Kyiv following new attacks (Dan Bashakov/AP)

At least nine dead as Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles

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