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Travellers set up caravan camp at Farnworth community centre

21.05.2026 18:23 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Travellers set up caravan camp at Farnworth community centre
Original source: The Bolton News

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A group of travellers has set up a caravan encampment at New Bury community centre in Farnworth. Authorities are negotiating and plan an eviction process that could take up to a week.

A group of travellers has set up a caravan encampment at the New Bury community centre in Farnworth, Bolton. According to sources, about six caravans are inside the fenced area and ten more outside. The incident occurred a day after a similar one at Peel Park, Little Hulton.

Local authorities, including councillor Julie Pattison, are in talks with the centre's owner, Be One Homes. They plan to follow the standard eviction procedure, which could take up to a week. The duration of the group's stay is not yet known.

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Travellers set up encampment of caravans inside Farnworth community centre grounds

21.05.2026 Yahoo News ENG Original source

Travellers set up camp at Bolton community centre car park

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