AO Shifts 200 UK Call Centre Jobs to South Africa
AO World outsources up to 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa, citing rising labour costs. Profits jump 145% to £50.5m, and £20m is handed to shareholders.
AO World outsources up to 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa, citing rising labour costs. Profits jump 145% to £50.5m, and £20m is handed to shareholders.
Bolton council approves masterplan for West of Wingates, creating up to 6,000 jobs on 440,000 sqm of industrial space, despite concerns over concreting green fields and traffic.
JUMA Construction Group, based in Bolton, has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £540,000, including £424,185 owed to HMRC. Directors previously worked with major firms.
George and Mike Heaton turned a £150 college investment into Represent, a £185m streetwear brand loved by Dua Lipa, Kardashians, and Liam Gallagher.
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RecommendedA man has been arrested in Bolton town centre after allegedly making threats and committing a racially aggravated public order offence. Police responded to Oxford Street at 3:45pm.
Ashley Crowder, 36, was found guilty of murdering Graham Cox, who was held hostage for 14 days, beaten, and had his bank account drained. Sentencing set for July 29.
Ashley Crowder, 36, found guilty of murdering Graham Cox, 37, after keeping him captive in a flat for 14 days and draining his bank account. Sentencing set for July 29.
Ashley Crowder, 36, found guilty of murdering Graham Cox, 37, after keeping him captive in a flat for 14 days and draining his bank account. Sentencing set for July 29.
A 14-year-old girl told police she 'kept thinking I was going to die' after allegedly being raped and sexually assaulted by Sultani Bakatash in his Bolton flat. He denies all charges.
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RecommendedPolice and trading standards officers in Bolton seized a huge stash of suspected illegal goods worth around £2 million, including vapes, perfumes, and clothes.
A 14-year-old girl testifies in court that she did not fabricate allegations of rape and sexual abuse against Sultani Bakatash, who denies all charges.
Sultani Bakatash, 29, allegedly lured two teenage girls via Snapchat, got them drunk, and raped them in his Bolton flat. The trial continues at Bolton Crown Court.
Sultani Bakatash, 29, denies five charges including rape and sexual assault of two 14-year-old girls he allegedly plied with vodka at his Bolton flat.
Greater Manchester Police have increased patrols at Old Station Park in Horwich, Bolton, after reports of anti-social behaviour and abuse. Residents say issues are long-standing.
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RecommendedA care home in Horwich has been told to improve after inspectors found mould, fire hazards, and staffing issues. Other services in Bury, Manchester, Salford, Stockport, and Trafford received good ratings.
Fire crews extinguished a basement fire at the Coffee House in Bolton town centre. No injuries reported, incident scaling down.
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a Bolton imam's home was firebombed. Police say they will not tolerate such incidents in communities.
A Bolton imam's home was firebombed and a mosque targeted with a suspicious device. MP Yasmin Qureshi and Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemn the attacks, urging justice and solidarity.
Ashley Crowder, 36, denies murdering Graham Cox. Defense says Crowder was the only person willing to care for Cox, who was found dead at Crowder's flat in Bolton.
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RecommendedA Bolton councillor offers support to a family targeted in a firebomb attack on Eastgrove Avenue. Police investigate as a 'targeted attack.' No injuries reported.
Imam Hassan Patel says family is 'devastated' after firebomb attack on their Bolton home. He calls for hate crime probe as police investigate targeted arson.
CCTV footage shows a masked suspect firebombing the home of Imam Hassan Patel in Bolton. The family escaped unhurt but are traumatized. Police investigate.
CCTV footage shows a masked thug firebombing the home of Imam Hassan Patel in Bolton, where he lives with his wife, four children, and nephew. No injuries reported.
Chilling CCTV footage shows thugs firebombing an imam's family home in Bolton. The attack occurred on Wednesday, and police are investigating.
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RecommendedCCTV footage shows a masked attacker firebombing the home of imam Hassan Patel in Bolton. Patel and his family are traumatized but unhurt.
Adam Diesa-Green, 24, died from a cardiac arrest caused by synthetic cannabinoids at HMP Lowdham Grange. An investigation revealed he used a modified vape to smoke spice.
Greater Manchester Police are investigating after a suspicious package containing a device was found at Zakariya Mosque in Bolton. Worshippers urged to stay vigilant.
A suspected thief ran onto the Ironman course in Bolton to escape police but was caught with help from off-duty Essex officers competing in the event.
Teenagers share mixed views on the UK government's plan to ban under-16s from social media, highlighting addiction, mental health, and loss of childhood innocence.
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RecommendedA shisha lounge in Bolton town centre has applied for temporary two-year planning consent to operate, aiming to boost local activity and vitality.