'Ending postcode lotteries, closing regional divides is long overdue'

28-11-2025 06:15 via theboltonnews.co.uk

'Ending postcode lotteries, closing regional divides is long overdue'

Bolton MP Phil Brickell says the government should put tackling deprivation at the heart of new council funding.

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The pub that's a haven for heavy music and rarely goes a week without a gig

The pub that's a haven for heavy music and rarely goes a week without a gig

Talented young Bolton artists have their brilliant work display in exhibition

Talented young Bolton artists have their brilliant work display in exhibition

Teachers consider strike action after Budget does 'nowhere near enough' for schools

Teachers consider strike action after Budget does 'nowhere near enough' for schools

Shoppers urged to donate toys before Christmas appeal ends this weekend

Shoppers urged to donate toys before Christmas appeal ends this weekend

Festive coach trip raises thousands for Westhoughton charity

Festive coach trip raises thousands for Westhoughton charity

Bolton's Best Curry House is named for second year running

Bolton's Best Curry House is named for second year running

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Today Bolton is officially celebrating Lancashire Day - here's what it means

Today Bolton is officially celebrating Lancashire Day - here's what it means

Lancashire Day - what is it and what does it mean?

Bolton's own Sir Ian McKellen enjoys laughs as he reunites with fellow acting legend

Bolton's own Sir Ian McKellen enjoys laughs as he reunites with fellow acting legend

Excitement in Bolton as M&S announce plans to open new store

Excitement in Bolton as M&S announce plans to open new store

Notts to start title defence against Somerset

Sir Lindsay to ‘fight all the way’ for care home at risk of closure