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‘Satan took over me’: Afghan migrant gives bizarre reason for raping, intoxicating two minors at his flat in England

An Afghan migrant has claimed that he was under the influence of 'Satan' when he raped two 14-year-old girls after plying them with vodka at his flat in Bolton. Sultani Bakatash, 29, is currently on trial, facing multiple charges including rape and sexual assault, reports the Daily Mail.

The Times of India

AO boss blames Labour as it shifts UK call centre roles abroad

About 150 jobs have already been lost in Bolton as the retailer reports 145% rise in profits and hands £20m to shareholders

The Guardian - UK

Sara Cox, the Scott Mills replacement who’ll bring edge and warmth to breakfast radio

IN FOCUS: The Bolton-born DJ was the obvious choice for a reason, writes Rachel McGrath

The Independent UK

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Sara Cox: The Bolton-born DJ who landed the biggest show in radio

She will take over the show from Scott Mills.

Evening Standard

Watch: Man stabbed in Bolton cafe, brave customer fights back to stop attacker

In a shocking turn of events at The Deli cafe in Bolton, a courageous patron stood up to an assailant brandishing a knife. The staff quickly sprang into action, subduing the attacker and securing the safety of all present. Authorities have taken a man in his 50s into custody on…

The Times of India

'The Biggest Ever' - Tommy Fleetwood Among Those To Back Ryder Cup Host Bid From New English Course

Hulton Park in Bolton is in the process of finalizing a bid to host the 2035 Ryder Cup as it aims to become the first English host since The Belfry in 2002

Golf Monthly

Andy Burnham tees off bid to bring Ryder Cup golf tournament to Bolton

Greater Manchester mayor hopes yet-to-be-built £250m course could provide ‘lasting legacy’ for north of England

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Tributes paid to taxi driver with ‘kindest soul’ who died in Greater Manchester crash

Masrob Ali, 54, died after his taxi collided with another vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning

The Independent UK

Family pays tribute to ‘gentlest soul’ taxi driver killed in Bolton head-on collision

Masrob Ali, 54, who died in crash that also claimed lives of three teenagers, described as ‘the kindest man’

The Guardian - UK

Police name three teenagers and taxi driver killed in horror crash

Four people who died on Wigan Road, Bolton, have been named by police

The Independent UK

Teenagers and taxi driver killed in head-on crash named locally

A Seat Leon collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso taxi in Bolton in the early hours of Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.

Evening Standard

Teenagers thought to be among victims of Greater Manchester head-on crash

A red Seat Leon collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso taxi on Wigan Road in Bolton in the early hours of Sunday.

Evening Standard

Three teenagers and man in 50s dead after taxi and car collide in Bolton

Crash on Wigan Road in the early hours of Sunday kills drivers of both vehicles as well as two passengers

The Guardian - UK

Four dead including teenagers and five injured in horror Bolton crash

Collision between two cars in early hours leaves community in shock

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Three teenagers and a taxi driver killed in ‘devastating’ crash as police issue update

Five passengers were also taken to hospital after the crash in Bolton in the early hours of Sunday morning

The Guardian - UK

Bill Bradbury obituary

Other lives: Committed headteacher who was also a prolific writer of letters to the Guardian

International Business Times UK

Outrage Erupts As Afghan National Charged Over Raping Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Manchester

A 28-year-old Afghan national, Sultani Bakatash, has been charged with two counts of rape and other sexual offences involving two 14-year-old girls in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The case has sparked shock and renewed debate over child safety, immigration, and public protection.

The Independent UK

Man charged with raping two 14-year-old girls in Bolton

Sultani Bakatash, a 28-year-old Afghan national, is due to appear in court on Tuesday

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The Independent UK

Urgent police appeal after 13 year-old school girl goes missing in Greater Manchester

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Ramona, a 13-year-old girl in Bolton last seen on Friday

Evening Standard

Fancy turning a chimney into a home? Grade II-listed Bolton landmark for sale for £300k

The 260-feet-tall Barrow Bridge Chimney was built in 1863 and is sold with full planning permission to transform it into an unusual treetop home

The Guardian - UK

‘They’ve got to go somewhere’: Bolton residents on the rise of HMOs

Frustration has been brewing for some time in Horwich on outskirts of Bolton with more than 700 houses in multiple occupation

Evening Standard

‘Predatory’ sex offender who raped two underage girls has sentence increased

Ashley Darbyshire introduced one of his victims to eight other men who also abused her.

Evening Standard

Nine men who abused girl should have sentences increased, Court of Appeal told

The men were jailed in April this year after all abusing the girl across a two-year period.

The Independent UK

Man charged with fraud relating to malpractice at borough council

Richard Shaw, 45, has been charged with fraud by abuse of position after the ‘comprehensive’ probe into Bolton Council.

RideApart

Sad Day as Legendary UK Motorcycle Brand Goes Into Administration

CCM, the Bolton-based motorcycle manufacturer, has officially gone into administration, and there's no clear road back.

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