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13 hours ago
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Dawn raid at house today in the fight against drugs
Police carried out a dawn raid at a house in Astley Bridge this morning. The raid was as a result of information from members of the community concerned about drugs in the area. A spokesman for GMP Bolton said: "Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have executed a drugs warrant at a house in Astley Bridge this morning. "Following information from members of the community concerned about drug supply in the area, your local officers obtained a warrant from the court. READ MORE: Farnworth properties raided by police in fight against drugs Horwich police arrest one as they carry out dawn raid at property "A small quantity of what is believed to be class B drugs were found during the warrant. "A 26-year-old man remains under investigation. "If you have information about criminality in your area, you can contact the independent charity, CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111." The raid is the latest to be carried out in Bolton to crackdown on drug dealing in the borough. Last month, police carried out a series of simultaneous dawn raids in the Farnworth area as part of an investigation drug gangs in the borough.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Meeting to discuss drug dealing and traffic issues in this part of Bolton
Police officers will be holding a community meeting tomorrow (Thursday, June 19) to speak about concerns local residents may have. The meeting will take place at Bolton Muslim Girls School on Swan Lane. Issues being discussed will include anti-social behaviour, traffic offences and drug dealing - and how they are being tackled in the community. READ MORE: Bolton women call for action on tackling drugs in the area Officers at Ladybridge meeting raise concerns over knives A spokesman for GMP Bolton Rumworth Neighbourhood Team said: "We will be meeting at 5pm and hope to see all different members of our community there to ask questions, listen to the work we have completed and to meet our team." Police regularly hold meetings - often with council representatives - in the community to hear about local concerns and also the work officers have been doing to tackle crime in the area. Meetings and more information can be found on GMP Bolton Facebook Page.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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Police uncover cannabis farm after raid on terraced street
A cannabis farm has been seized following a police raid in Bolton. Around 70 plants have been destroyed after officers carried out a warrant on Huntroyde Avenue, Tonge Moor this morning (Saturday). Police say the grow was split across two rooms. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. READ MORE: LIVE updates as air ambulance lands in Stockport READ MORE: Oldham murder investigation LIVE updates after man found dead A spokesman for GMP Bolton said: "This has prevented the intended supply and has disrupted the future criminal activity in this location, enquiries are now ongoing to establish those involved." Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Police continue their crackdown in 2 areas of Bolton to reduce number of crashes
The crackdown on anti-social driving in two accident hotspots continued today. Bolton police have in recent months been focusing on the Deane area, where there have been a number of serious crashes. And they urged residents who have concerns in other areas to get in touch. Today, officers with the Rumworth and Hulton Neighbourhood Team today focused on Deane Road and Hulton Lane. (Image: GMP Bolton) A spokesman for the neighbourhood team said: "Officers have targeted hotspots for Anti-Social Driving this morning that had been highlighted by local residents. "Motorists were monitored on both Deane Road and Hulton Lane, where numerous vehicles were stopped and a total of seven Traffic Offence Reports were issued for various driving offences. "If residents have other area of note, please could they be raised with your local neighbourhood team for future planning." Deane and Daubhill as a whole, are the focus of a police operation to reduce road traffic collisions. Six speed cameras have been installed in several "hotspots" in Bolton including Hulton Lane. READ MORE: Bolton Council addressing speeding with speed cameras with a twist Deane Road motorists being warned they will not get away with speeding Hulton Lane in Deane closed for 2 hours after crash Cameras have been added to A579, to the A676, to Hulton Lane and to University Way in April 2024. According to the authorities, like a typical speed camera, these speed cameras report information including the registration of a vehicle and the speed of a vehicle if it is over the legal limit. However, unlike a typical speed camera, these speed cameras report the information to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for the purposes of education not for the purposes of enforcement. Recently, The Bolton News reported how police are targeting Bolton drivers who believe they can get away with speeding - with a specific focus on Deane Road. Officers believe that some drivers, despite facing appropriate punishments think that they will not be caught. Now those drivers can expect a letter through the post or a knock on the door to make them understand the potential serious, and in cases fatal, consequences of speeding. The move is part of a police operation to reduce casualties on Bolton's roads, particularly Deane Road, by targeting and reducing repeat speeders in the area. And Operation Classify has so far achieved a '75 per cent reduction' in speeding. Using information from speed cameras to identify specific information about speeding vehicles in the area, contact was made in person or by a bespoke letter to the registered keepers to warn them of the dangers of speeding.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police discover gun on town centre street
Officers called out to deal with an attempted burglary in Bolton town centre discovered a gun. Police were called out to Bradshawgate after receiving reports of an attempted break-in. Greater Manchester Police says a 36-year-old man was searched at the scene. READ MORE: People in Greater Manchester area set to be charged for garden waste collections from June 1 READ MORE: Greater Manchester hospital named 'best in the country' in one treatment area He was found to be in possession of a gun, as well as power tools. Officers arrested the man on suspicion of going equipped to steal, possession of a firearm and burglary. In a post issued late on Tuesday night (April 22), a GMP Bolton spokesperson said: "Following reports of an attempted break-in at a premises on Bradshawgate, officers from the Bolton Town Centre Neighbourhood Team responded. "Upon arrival, PC Waite and PCSOs Wales and Holden located a suspicious male. He was searched and found in possession of a firearm and power tools. "The male, aged 36, has been arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal, possession of a firearm, and burglary. He remains in custody for questioning." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
