Bolton
New church-themed Angus burger restaurant set for Bolton
'Serving good honest food to the masses.'
A brand new Aberdeen Angus burger restaurant with a church-themed menu is moving into Middlebrook Retail Park in Bolton this May.
Setting up shop at the former site of ASK Italian in the Horwich shopping centre, The Confessional has confirmed it will officially welcome its first customers from May 17.
Takeaway will be available from Thursday (April 29).
Owned by the Burger Trading Group, The Confessional borrows heavily from the religious lexicon for its branding – with a slogan inviting customers to ‘join the congregation’ whilst burger names range from ‘The Deacon’ to ‘The Damnation’.
The restaurant puts its 6oz beef burgers (which come loaded with different toppings from chorizo to pulled pork) front and centre, but its expansive menu also features wings, pizza, hot dogs, poutine, garlic bread and mac & cheese.
A variety of veggie burgers are also up for grabs – including mushroom, beetroot and spicy bean.
There’s even a range of ‘Biblical Salads’ for those who want to get their greens.
The upcoming Bolton restaurant is set to become the second Confessional venue to open in the UK – hot on the heels of the ‘New York Vangarde Store’ which launched at Vangarde Shopping Park in York last week (April 21).
In celebration of the launch, The Confessional has also posted ‘25% off’ deal for customers that spend £25 or more on takeaway on Bank Holiday Sunday or Monday.
Robert Hallworth, manager of Middlebrook Retail Park, stated: “We are delighted to welcome The Confessional to our lineup.
“They have a varied and great value menu which compliments the other restaurants on site and further strengthens our restaurant offer.”
View The Confessional menu in full on Deliveroo.
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Bolton
Teen arrested after hiding in wheelie bin following attempted burglary in Bolton
Emily Sergeant
A teenage boy has been arrested after police found him hiding in a wheelie bin during the early hours of the morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 3:50am this past Saturday morning (24 October), officers from the Bolton Neighbourhood Team were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’ on Ullswater Drive, in the Farnworth area of Bolton.
Upon arrival, police discovered that a group of people had attempted to break into a garden shed and steal items.
Following a police chase on foot and searches of surrounding gardens, officers found a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin, and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 16-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, and they have both been bailed while the investigation continues.
Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate others who police believe to have been involved in the incident.
Sergeant Emily Fogg, from GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Team, said the boy ‘clearly did a rubbish job’ of hiding from police.
“Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime,” Sergeant Fogg concluded.
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Anyone with information the can assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.
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Bolton
Bolton personal trainer charged with sexual offences relating to multiple women
Emily Sergeant
A personal trainer from Bolton has been charged with sexual offences relating to multiple women.
Following an extensive investigation into alleged crimes in the Bolton area, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that Payam Postchi, of Greenway Close in Bury, has been charged with one count of sexual assault by penetration, and two counts of sexual assault by touching.
The charges relate to three women, according to GMP.
Detective Chief Inspector Mike Sharples, from GMP’s Bolton district, explained: “Following an initial investigation by officers, we have secured three charges in relation to alleged sex offences committed at a business in the Bolton area.
“We understand that the nature of this kind of investigation may cause anxiety, but I want to stress that all appropriate work is being completed, with the women involved being supported throughout the process.”
Postchi, who is a British national of Iranian origin, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates court yesterday (30 September 2026).
Detectives are now urging the public to ‘avoid speculation’ during active criminal proceedings, but are still appealing for any relevant information.
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DCI Sharples concluded: “If anyone thinks they have any information or otherwise has concerns in relation to the case, I would urge them to come forward.
“Additionally, I would remind people that criminal proceedings are now active and to avoid speculation which could impact the ongoing work.”
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29th April 2021 
