Bolton
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Bolton unitary authority, Greater Manchester: centre of the woollen trade since the 14th century; later important for cotton. Pop: 139 403 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 263 800 (2003 est). Area: 140 sq km (54 sq miles)
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Bordered by a housing estate, industrial units and communities in and around Salford, Bolton, Wigan and Manchester, the site offers nearby access to nature for people who may not otherwise visit a reserve.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Lillia, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, was last seen on Saturday at the Trafford Centre shopping mall wearing a small black backpack.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Sultani Bakatash, 29, an Afghan, met one of the girls on Snapchat before inviting her and her friend to his home in Georgina Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester, on 6 December.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Ch Supt Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said the shopping centre sighting formed an important part of the investigation.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
And word has come to us that Roose Bolton moves toward Winterfell with all his power, there to wed his bastard to your half sister.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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