Victim of Blackrod grooming gang shares devastating impact on her life as final men sentenced Ed Davis confirmed as next Black Rod Grooming gang 'monsters have to realise what they've really done' How the VE Day 80th anniversary will be celebrated in Bolton Six men from 'depraved' Bolton grooming gang jailed Tenth man part of Blackrod grooming gang convicted of sexual offences against girls under 16 handed 15 years Bolton grooming gang ringleader jailed for 15 years 'A lawless den of iniquity where drinking, drug taking and sexual offences happened' Champions Blackrod lose out on a lively opening-day Sarah Clarke CVO OBE to step down from the role of Black Rod The full list of VE Day street parties and events taking place across Greater Manchester Bolton grooming gang guilty of abuse in 'party house' Detective tackled grooming gang with 'certainty that justice would be done' 'Monsters of men' who groomed and abused girl in 'lawless den' learn their fate RECAP: 'Party house' grooming gang brought for sentencing Locals 'put in the dark' after 'monstrosity' new build house approved Man confesses to string of 'grooming' child sex crimes against five girls New coffee shop owners hope to 'bring something different' to town King announces replacement for Wolverhampton-born Black Rod School responds over uniform changes after parents express concerns over cost Homeowner ordered to tear down 'suburban' roof extension on green belt Inspiring karate teacher awarded Blue Plaque for contribution to community Major Bolton road closes following crash with van and lorry Work on new Blackrod bypass involved horse and cart and mini railway line Grooming gang leader jailed for 15 years after raping and abusing underage girls Verdict on grooming gang accused of abusing girl at 'party house' Nursery responds after child found wandering the street Historic high school's proposed intake change sparks concern for local children Detectives praise 'brave young women' who helped convict 'depraved' grooming gang Could YOU be the next Black Rod? Parliament advertises for prestigious role - and people are shocked by the sa 28-bedroom Edwardian care home sold as owners retire after 18-years South Bow finalizing Blackrod Connection project, warns of tariff headwinds 'Once in a lifetime opportunity': Inside the 'stunning' architect-designed home ‘Community-spirited’ pub set to reopen with new landlord Blackrod skip’s in seventh heaven after title triumph Tenth man part of Blackrod grooming gang convicted of sexual offences against girls under 16 jailed for 15 years Blackrod: Hotel health club to close due to 'increasing costs' Village pub with 'delicious' food options and 'quality' produce Police issue tragic update after trains were stopped or delayed Date set for reopening of village post office after being closed for months Post Office shut for months reopens with longer opening hours Gang of men 'groomed' and sexually abused underage girl at 'party house', court hears Secondary school uses mini-bus to ferry pupils to school during cold-snap Warning after healthy tree 'deliberately poisoned' Booming Blackrod eyeing improvements to facilities Disgusted parents slam school over 'obscene' uniform change that 'targets girls' 'No contact' over future of library after cuts 'reprieve' The schools in Bolton shut or due to open later because of snow Two councillors quit party as 'internal differences' come to a head 'I heard a loud noise': Car crashed into woman's house while she was in bed Wigan villages to host festive tractor run to fund-raise for hospital charity Recap: Main road closed in run-up to rush hour Bolton Council to add double yellows in these three wards 'Dangerous and depraved' gang groomed and abused girl Tribute to much loved man who made many smile Blackrod duo shine as club has big step towards title Good school to hold annual open evening for prospective pupils Our neighbour is building a monstrosity home next door... it's scandalous the council allowed it Familiar faces return to Bolton to take over pub 'The majority of our parents are very thoughtful' as police help with parking issues Parents 'disgusted' as school brings in expensive change Update on plan for new 'emotional and behavioural' children's home When Father Christmas will be visiting your street Manchester care home sold to local buyer Local village pub offering kids meal deal for £1 this half-term Cafe's new plans to expand the menu after a 'difficult year' Emergency service response as road closed for hours after lorry breakdown Christmas afternoon teas back for the festive season Blackrod home with 'stunning' Rivington views on the market at £950,000 What is the Black Rod? The 650-year-old tradition still honoured at the King's Speech Two Bolton councillors quit their party Open the door! First female Black Rod confirms she's leaving Parliament 'Delays, excuses, deflections' holding up land transfers to community groups Bolton (Greater Manchester) weather Former Governor Ed Davis confirmed as next Black Rod Plans launched to turn house into children's home A Wigan man was found guilty of being in a grooming gang, with some offences taking place at his home Who is Black Rod and what is their job at the State Opening of Parliament? New entrant buys Manchester care home Everything we know about Black Rod What is Black Rod? The bizarre parliamentary tradition explained School which pupils 'feel lucky' to attend and flourish at is one of Bolton's best Councillor leaves Horwich and Blackrod hyper-local party Auction date set for village church after numbers dwindle and costs rise A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace International Petroleum signals 2025 CapEx focus with Blackrod progress tracking on time and on budget Leading school's fascinating past being explored for the first time Major child sex abuse trials to be moved to different court Girl, 9, suffers fractured skull after collision with bus while on bike International Petroleum Corporation Announces 2024 Year-End Village post office offering 'vital connections and banking services' to close International Petroleum Corporation Announces Second Man admits guilt ahead of major child sex abuse trials 'Great expectations, dashed' - The Goose & Gander, Blackrod, reviewed Rivington and Blackrod High School is in top 25 per cent Multiple fire engines called to blaze at secondary school in Bolton Cafe's huge thank you to community after car crashed into it, taking out the front 10 men charged with over 50 offences relating to child sexual exploitation in Bolton Bustling bistro named in top 100 brunch and Sunday lunch places to go Oddest state opening of Parliament traditions from Black Rod to MP hostage