A major fire has tragically destroyed the historic Lodge Mill in Middleton, leaving behind only the shell of what was once a well-known local landmark. by Carl Haslam, GMFRS Station Commander for Farnworth and Bolton North fire stations The blaze broke out on Sunday, 29 March 2026, prompting a large-scale emergency response. Thick, black smoke filled the skies above Middleton town centre, visible from a considerable distance and causing widespread concern among residents and

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