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Mayor hails GMP out of special measures

Mayor hails GMP out of special measures

“This is a good day for GMP” Praise for Chief Constable Stephen Watson’s leadership 22 months is fastest time to turn around a police force out of special measures GMP is a service the public can have confidence in, but more still to do Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has hailed Greater Manchester Police’s...

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Tackling health inequalities and accelerating net zero transition

Tackling health inequalities and accelerating net zero transition

key to sustainable growth in Greater Manchester, say top economists New report says tackling health inequalities is fundamental to achieving growth Accelerating the transition to net zero could create significant opportunities for businesses Raising Greater Manchester productivity to UK average could bring over £8bn economic benefit, while bringing all parts of Greater Manchester up to...

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Today is Safer Internet Day

Today is Safer Internet Day

By Kyle , Becky and Jack On the 11th February 2020, people around the world took part in Safer Internet Day with the aim being to empower people to use the Internet in a safe and positive way. Schools and colleges in and around Bolton used this day to introduce, and explore, issues around online...

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Bolton Christmas Lights Switch-on 2019

Bolton Christmas Lights Switch-on 2019

The weather gods relented for this year’s Bolton’s annual Christmas Lights switch-on and firework display. On a cold but dry and clear evening, Victoria Square was packed with happy Boltonians, young and old, there to see the traditional start of the festive season in the town, and the Town Hall was illuminated with seasonal colours....

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5:30 AM Update on Cube Fire

5:30 AM Update on Cube Fire

Residents of The Cube in Bolton are being asked to go to Orlando Village student accommodation and contact their loved ones to let them know they are safe. The call comes as firefighters remain at the scene of a major fire at the student apartment block on Bradshawgate close to the town centre. At 8.30pm...

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THE FAMILY MUSICAL ADVENTURE WORTH MELTING FOR!

THE FAMILY MUSICAL ADVENTURE WORTH MELTING FOR!

Joseph Purdy Productions returns to The Albert Halls this October Half Term as we take you on a freezing, family fun musical adventure and re-tell the story of The Snow Queen. Channel 4’s Gogglebox star Sandra Martin and Shameless TV Star Warren Donnelly will lead the cast as ‘The Enchantress of The Ice’ and ‘Jack...

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Material Girl- Jodie Jackson’s Incredible Tribute to Madonna

Material Girl- Jodie Jackson’s Incredible Tribute to Madonna

Material Girl – tribute to  the Queen Of Pop, Madonna by Jodie Jackson at Albert Halls, Bolton was filled with incredible vocals, amazing dancers, video footage and narration. Audience  are taken on a journey through the scandals, the controversy and of course the music of one of the world’s most iconic figures. Told through the eyes of...

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Calling all young people in Bolton to Join BAND Event: “Young Adults and Mental Health in a Changing World”

Calling all young people in Bolton to Join BAND Event: “Young Adults and Mental Health in a Changing World”

BAND is a voluntary sector charity organisation in Bolton, part of the Family Action Group. BAND supports people with lived experience of mental health conditions. As you may be aware, it is World Mental Health Day on the 10th October 2018. BAND traditionally holds an event to raise awareness and to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.   This...

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Rail replacement buses – an update from Northern

Rail replacement buses – an update from Northern

Rail users in the Bolton area have for some time been dealing with the combined problems of a reduced Northern Rail service, short-formed trains, industrial activity by rail staff and rail replacement buses at weekends. To compound these problems, today was the first ‘working day’ of a period of a ten-day period in which buses...