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Colton
Colton is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 765, decreasing at the 2011 census to 672. It was historically part of Lancashire. Its name has been recorded as Coleton and Coulton, and its existence has been recorded as early as 1202.
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LocalCommunity Shop Sunnyside opens in Great Lever, Bolton
A new community-run shop offering discounted groceries, a hub for skills training and a kitchen with free meals for children opened on Wednesday in the former Sunnyside Park Lodge.
Bolton3 hours ago
CultureBolton Museum launches Laura Knight exhibition on 19 September
From 19 September, Bolton Museum will display four of Dame Laura Knight’s paintings and a drawing together for the first time, alongside works by her contemporaries. The show runs until 10 January 2027 and includes a family day on 26 September.
Bolton4 hours ago
CouncilElephant statues returned to Newport Street as Bolton town-centre upgrades continue
Three restored elephant sculptures have been placed back on Newport Street, marking the latest phase of Bolton Council’s town-centre regeneration funded by the Pride in Place Impact Fund.
Bolton7 hours ago
CultureBolton International Film Festival marks 10th edition with 305 short films
The festival runs from 30 September to 4 October at The Light Cinema, showcasing premieres from over 120 countries and offering £10,000 and £3,000 funding pitches for filmmakers.
Bolton8 hours ago
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High Bethecar · 3.7 miles
Highest point; Wainwright summit is SW of this
Brantwood
Haws Bank · 6.2 miles
Brantwood is the historic home of John Ruskin
Handley Page Halifax LL505 Crash Site Memorial
Cockley Beck · 9.3 miles
The actual crash was a bit further S/W down the crags, but the plane skidded almost intact and landed approx E of here. It was later cut up to prevent further false sightings of a plane crash
The Cathedral chamber
Stang End · 11 miles
View from the bottom of Cathedral Quarries down into 'The Cathedral' chamber through a large rock window
Lingmoor Fell
Pye How · 11 miles
Lingmoor Fell is a fell in the English Lake District, situated eight kilometres west of Ambleside.
Crinkle Crags - Long Top
Rosthwaite · 12 miles
highest peak of Crinkle Crags
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