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Grace Williams
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Trainee Digital Reporter at @TheBoltonNews

My previous work can be found at the Warrington Guardian & MerseyNewsLive
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"FUNERALS PLEA TO DRIVERS
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A #FuneralDirector in #Bolton has spoken out about the growing number of drivers overtaking #FuneralCorteges.

#BoltonNews
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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On Monday morning (Nov 3), pairs of shoes were carefully placed on the steps of the Town Hall with a sign that said “every pair tells a story” 🤍 #everypairtellsastory
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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For those who know me well, it’ll come as no surprise that I absolutely loved covering this story about the rare birth of an Eriskay foal at Smithills Open Farm in Bolton 🐴

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Smithills Open Farm has celebrated the birth of a critically endangered livestock breed 🐴
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October 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Bolton MPs @kirithentwistle.bsky.social @philbrickellmp.bsky.social and @yasminqureshimp.bsky.social have responded after the Israeli military retreated from parts of Gaza following the approval of a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

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Hear what your MPs have to say
Bolton MPs have responded to the Israeli government approval of the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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One of the world’s oldest brass bands is turning 175 years old 🎺

It was so enjoyable learning more about #Bolton’s Eagley Band.

Renowned trumpeter Mike Lovatt will be joining the band for their special birthday concert 🎶

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2548494...
'Spectacular' reunion and birthday concert as band turns 175 years old
The town’s historic brass band will be celebrating their milestone birthday with a ‘spectacular’ reunion concert at the Victoria Hall, on…
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September 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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“The UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine is long overdue”

#Bolton MPs have responded to the UK’s recognition of #Palestinian state.

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'A historic step, but it’s only the beginning' - MPs react to PM announcement
Bolton MPs Kirith Entwistle, Yasmin Qureshi and Phil Brickell, have reacted to the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Daniel Thomas Holden from #Bolton was found dead on August 31.

His closest friends have paid tribute and shared some of their favourite photographs. #restinpeace

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Touching tributes to teen with the' brightest smile' as his memory is honoured
The school friends of Daniel Thomas Holden have launched a campaign to celebrate his life and to raise money for charity.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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#Bolton born Jessica wants a national #endometriosis UK registry.

@yasminqureshimp.bsky.social said: “It’s really inspiring to see a Bolton-born woman leading the call for change on such an important issue.”

#womenshealth #UKgov

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'We are so desperate for answers' one woman's campaign to help others
A woman born in Bromley Cross has launched a government petition for a national registry to track the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis
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September 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Not enough time to watch BBC Politics Live today?

Follow this thread for live updates on the big political issues of the day, BBC Two 12:15pm #BBCPoliticsLive

Presented by Jo Coburn, 'Can the government ‘shake-up’ Whitehall?'
December 9, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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Not enough time to watch BBC Politics Live today?

Read this thread for live updates from Politics Live, the big political issues of the day, on BBC Two 12:15pm #BBCPoliticsLive

#BBCPoliticsLive will be presented today by Jo Coburn discussing political issues that matter to you 🫵
December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM