The White Horse Inn, now operating as GH Events and formerly known as The White Horse pub in Kearsley, on Bolton Road in Bolton, was attacked on three separate occasions earlier this year, with bricks being thrown through its windows.

The incidents took place on January 21, February 3, and February 5.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are treating the incidents as suspected hate crimes and are appealing for information.

The windows have been smashed on three seperate occasions (Image: Public)

A spokesperson for Bolton Police said: “We are appealing for information following reports of three suspected hate crimes at The White Horse Inn on Bolton Road, Bolton.

“Officers have attended the address on three separate occasions, 21 January 2026, 3 February 2026, and 5 February 2026, after it was reported that a brick had been thrown through the windows.

“Anyone who may have information on this incident, including video footage, is urged to come forward and report.

“Our officers take robust action when dealing with any hate related crimes.”

Police urge anyone with information to come forward (Image: Public)

The venue, which now operates as an events space for those aged 21 and over, has previously attracted attention following a change in management.

Last October, The Bolton News reported that the pub was up for lease and advertised as being suitable for “a variety of uses.”

It was subsequently taken over by The New Gatehouse.

The venue’s website describes it as fully inclusive and a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

It explicitly states it welcomes people “regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or body size.”

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area or who has relevant video footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 665 of February 5.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.

The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.

It’s the first major piece of Trump’s broad agenda to come squarely before the nation’s highest court, which he helped shape with the appointments of three conservative jurists in his first term.

The majority found that the Constitution “very clearly” gives Congress the power to impose taxes, which include tariffs. “The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote.

Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh dissented.

“The tariffs at issue here may or may not be wise policy. But as a matter of text, history, and precedent, they are clearly lawful,” Kavanaugh wrote.

The majority did not address whether companies could get refunded for the billions they have collectively paid in tariffs. Many companies, including the big-box warehouse chain Costco, have already lined up to demand refunds in lower courts. Kavanaugh noted the process could be complicated.

“The Court says nothing today about whether, and if so how, the Government should go about returning the billions of dollars that it has collected from importers. But that process is likely to be a ‘mess,’ as was acknowledged at oral argument,” he wrote.

The Treasury had collected more than $133 billion from the import taxes the president has imposed under the emergency powers law as of December, federal data shows.

The tariffs decision doesn’t stop Trump from imposing duties under other laws. While those have more limitations on the speed and severity of Trump’s actions, top administration officials have said they expect to keep the tariff framework in place under other authorities.

The Supreme Court ruling comes despite a series of short-term wins on the court’s emergency docket that have allowed Trump to push ahead with extraordinary flexes of executive power on issues ranging from high-profile firings to major federal funding cuts.

The Republican president has been vocal about the case, calling it one of the most important in U.S. history and saying a ruling against him would be an economic body blow to the country. But legal opposition crossed the political spectrum, including libertarian and pro-business groups that are typically aligned with the GOP. Polling has found tariffs aren’t broadly popular with the public, amid wider voter concern about affordability.

The Constitution gives Congress the power to levy tariffs. But the Trump administration argued that a 1977 law allowing the president to regulate importation during emergencies also allows him to set tariffs. Other presidents have used the law dozens of times, often to impose sanctions, but Trump was the first president to invoke it for import taxes.

Trump set what he called “reciprocal” tariffs on most countries in April 2025 to address trade deficits that he declared a national emergency. Those came after he imposed duties on Canada, China and Mexico, ostensibly to address a drug trafficking emergency.

A series of lawsuits followed, including a case from a dozen largely Democratic-leaning states and others from small businesses selling everything from plumbing supplies to educational toys to women’s cycling apparel.

The challengers argued the emergency powers law doesn’t even mention tariffs and Trump’s use of it fails several legal tests, including one that doomed then-President Joe Biden’s $500 billion student loan forgiveness program.

The economic impact of Trump’s tariffs has been estimated at some $3 trillion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

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Associated Press writer Mark Sherman contributed to this report.

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Greggs was one of the many businesses to be hit by the severity of Storm Claudia in Monmouth

A popular high street chain has announced it’s permanent closure, in the heart of a small Welsh town. Greggs has confirmed that it will not be be reopening it’s Monnow Street bakery in Monmouth after it was forced to close following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.

The bakery, known for its range of savoury and sweet treats, was among many businesses hit hard when Wales experienced its most severe flooding in years in November 2025. Many believed Monmouth would escape the worst of the storm – but it did not.

Five inches of rain fell in just five hours on Friday, November 14, an extraordinary deluge that overwhelmed flood defences and turned familiar streets into fast-flowing channels.

You can see pictures here, as the river reached water levels not seen before.

In the aftermath, businesses along the high street were forced to shut as they dealt with extensive damage.

Some independent retailers were able to reopen relatively quickly, while others are still yet to welcome customers back.

National chains including Marks & Spencer, Boots and The Works were among those that managed to resume trading sooner.

M&S staff worked around the clock and cancelled leave to help get the store reopen for customers.

However, the doors of Greggs remained closed, with Google initially listing the branch as “temporary”.

The company has now confirmed that the Monmouth store will close permanently as part of what it described as a “continuous review” of its shop estate. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here

WalesOnline understands that Greggs is working to reassign employees from the Monmouth branch to nearby locations, including Ross-on-Wye and Lydney, and that it will continue exploring opportunities to expand elsewhere.

A spokesperson for Greggs, said: “Our shop in Monmouth will be closing as part of our continuous review of our shop estate, which includes relocating shops and expanding into new locations.

“We would like to thank local customers and the community for shopping with us, and we hope to see them at our nearby shops in Ross on Wye, Lydney and Greggs at the Euro garage on the A40 soon.”

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Asked by media at Parliament Buildings on Friday about the proposals, Ms O’Neill said she acknowledges there is a cost-of-living crisis

The reaction to a proposed £14,000 salary hike for MLAs is “understandable”, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

The Independent Remuneration Board has proposed an uplift in salaries for MLAs from £53,000 to £67,200 per year – a rise of 26.8%, from April 1.

It also recommended “significant financial sanctions” if an Executive is not formed following an election, or if at any time the offices of first minister and deputy first minister become vacant following recent political turbulence.

These include a reduction of 10% to MLA salaries after six weeks – and again at weeks 12 and 18 – if a government had not been formed in line with the Northern Ireland Act 1998, which allows six months for its formation.

Board chairman Alan Lowry said they aim to ensure public money is spent with accountability. The proposals are currently out to public consultation.

MLA salaries are lower than those received by Members of the Scottish Parliament (£74,507), Assembly Members at the Welsh Assembly (£76,380), MPs (£93,904) and Members of the Irish Parliament (117,113 euros/£102,369).

Asked by media at Parliament Buildings on Friday about the proposals, Ms O’Neill said she acknowledges there is a cost-of-living crisis.

“It is a recommendation that has been made by an independent board in which we have had no part to play in terms of any determination,” she said.

“It’s just been published in the last 24 hours, obviously we need to work our way through the detail of it, but I absolutely acknowledge there is a cost-of-living crisis, people are struggling, people are feeling the pinch right now, so I think it is understandable in terms of how people would feel about it.

“But we will take our time to look at it, and we will respond to the consultation in due course.”

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly added: “We will take time to go through the recommendations in detail.

“It was an independent pay body that assessed similar remuneration situations elsewhere across the UK and Ireland.

“This is their recommendation, it is now out to consultation, so we will take at a look at that in detail and I have no doubt we’ll come back to this issue after the consultation has completed.”

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Officers from West Yorkshire Police made the arrest yesterday after travelling to the borough, with assistance from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

A police spokesman said “The Economic Crime Unit travelled to Bolton to execute search warrants in relation to a Courier fraud investigation.
“Officers were assisted by North West Regional Organised Crime Unit in arresting a man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit fraud in Leeds/Manchester and Bolton in 2025, under Operation Greatsea.”

Operation Greatsea involves a vulnerable victim in West Yorkshire who has reported losing thousands of pounds as a result.
Courier fraud occurs when criminals impersonate police or bank officials, calling victims to claim a bank account issue, fraudulent payment or a need to investigate corrupt staff. The victim is then manipulated into withdrawing cash, buying items or handing over bank cards and PINs to a courier sent to their home.

The arrested man was later released under investigation for enquiries to continue.

More information about Courier fraud can be found at www.reportfraud.police.uk

US President Donald Trump is considering a ‘limited strike’ on Iran, he told reporters today.

Asked about growing fears of war at a breakfast with governors at the White House today, he said: ‘I guess I can say, I am considering it.’

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