Bolton – World Justice News

Jury discharged in trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon over death of their newborn baby

June 19, 2024 World Justice News 0

The jury in the trial of Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts. Marten, 37, who is from a wealthy family, and Gordon, 50, were charged over […]

Covid: Half of England and Wales Nightingale Courts to close within weeks

March 3, 2022 World Justice News 0

Almost half of the temporary Nightingale Courts set up at the start of the pandemic are to close, the Ministry of Justice has announced. Temporary courts were opened in hotels and conference suites to help […]

National Lottery scratch card fraud: Men jailed over £4m jackpot claim

December 14, 2021 World Justice News 0

Two men who bought a National Lottery scratch card using stolen debit card details and then tried to claim the £4m jackpot they revealed have been jailed. Jon Watson, of Bolton, and Mark Goodram went […]

Emily Jones: Bolton woman charged with murder of seven-year-old

May 20, 2020 World Justice News 0

A woman has been charged with the murder of a seven-year-old girl who was stabbed in a park on Mother’s Day. Eltiona Skana, 30, is accused of murdering Emily Jones in Queen’s Park, Bolton on […]

Bolton stabbing: Woman arrested after girl, seven, killed by stranger in park

March 23, 2020 World Justice News 0

A seven-year-old girl has died after being stabbed by a stranger in a park. The girl suffered serious injuries in the attack at Queen’s Park in Bolton at about 14:30 GMT, Greater Manchester Police said. […]

Police arrest 13 over UK’s ‘biggest drug conspiracy’

October 8, 2019 World Justice News 0

Police investigating what they say is the UK’s biggest ever drugs conspiracy have arrested 13 men in dawn raids. The arrests follow a National Crime Agency investigation tracking drugs allegedly smuggled into the UK in lorry loads […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]