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Live updates as Paddy gets closer to the finish line

Live updates as Paddy gets closer to the finish line

Lilly was last seen outside McDonald's on Knowsley Street

Lilly was last seen outside McDonald's on Knowsley Street

Police appeal for help finding missing teen girl

An artist's impression of what the pods could look like

An artist's impression of what the pods could look like

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'On demand 24/7' driverless pods on track to come to Bolton as more details released

Paddy is nearly over the line

Paddy is nearly over the line

'It’s a moment in my life I’ll hang on to' - Paddy as he shares just one regret

The shop has been ordered to close

The shop has been ordered to close

Local government

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Off-licence ordered to close after selling individual cigarettes

The Coach, Edenfield

The Coach, Edenfield

PUB OF THE WEEK

The popular pub with 'next level' cuisine and award-winning owners

TV presenter Paddy McGuinness is taking part in a five-day ultra-endurance challenge

TV presenter Paddy McGuinness is taking part in a five-day ultra-endurance challenge

The unusual reason why Scottish entrepreneur doubling donations for Paddy McGuinness

The case was heard at Bolton Crown Court

The case was heard at Bolton Crown Court

Murder suspect in court after woman in her 20s pronounced dead at house

The moon yesterday evening

The moon yesterday evening

When to see the last supermoon of the year in the skies above Bolton

WH Smiths closing down sale

WH Smiths closing down sale

High street retailer announces profit jump as Bolton town centre store to close

Lorraine with mum Glenise and Dave

Lorraine with mum Glenise and Dave

Light up a Life appeal to help keep loved ones memories alive over Christmas

From left, Couns JamES Palmer, Paul Blay and Hindley Town FC treasurer and secretary Paul Roach and Drew Fordham inspect the damage to the pitch

From left, Couns JamES Palmer, Paul Blay and Hindley Town FC treasurer and secretary Paul Roach and Drew Fordham inspect the damage to the pitch

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Heartbreak as quad bikers wreak havoc causing £5K of damage to amateur football pitch

The site on Woodale Road in Chorley (Picture: Google Maps)

The site on Woodale Road in Chorley (Picture: Google Maps)

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McDonald's drive-thru to open at site of disused pub - but opening hours curbed

Newbank Garden Centre is known for its magical Christmas displays

Newbank Garden Centre is known for its magical Christmas displays

Christmas arrives at garden centre with ‘best display yet’

News

The applications have been made to Bolton Council

The applications have been made to Bolton Council

Planning and development

Family home could become eight bedroom shared house - And other plans across Bolton

Bolton West MP Phil Brickell says the new bill will help clean up waterways

Bolton West MP Phil Brickell says the new bill will help clean up waterways

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PHIL BRICKELL: Cleaning up our waterways can't come soon enough

All the dates and locations for Bolton's Christmas sleighs

All the dates and locations for Bolton's Christmas sleighs

Father Christmas is coming to town - the streets he will be visiting

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

Motorway lane closure leads to 'miles' of congestion

Motorway lane closure leads to 'miles' of congestion

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Motorway lane closure leads to 'miles' of congestion

The machine the apprentice was using was subsequently taped off following the incident.

The machine the apprentice was using was subsequently taped off following the incident.

Health and Safety Executive

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Company fined £500k after teenager suffers horrific injuries in the workplace

Cost of living crisis

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The shocking number of Bolton households struggling to pay bills

WHSmiths closing down sale

WHSmiths closing down sale

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Major retailer 'disappointed' to be leaving Bolton- full statement

Interior view showing the timber framing and fireplace in the main room on the ground floor of Hall i' th' Wood.

Interior view showing the timber framing and fireplace in the main room on the ground floor of Hall i' th' Wood.

Historic buildings

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Historic Bolton hall which shut to the public is TODAY deemed 'at risk'

The M66 southbound had one lane closed this morning (Thursday, November 14)

The M66 southbound had one lane closed this morning (Thursday, November 14)

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Motorists face miles of traffic delays after two-vehicle crash on M66

Bradford Road in Farnworth was one of the roads targeted

Bradford Road in Farnworth was one of the roads targeted

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Volunteers take to roads in scheme to catch speeding drivers

The disturbances have been reported off Bolton Road in Westhoughton

The disturbances have been reported off Bolton Road in Westhoughton

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Estate hit by 'two nights of harassment' as youths aim 'flying kicks' at front doors

Paddy McGuinness. Picture: BBC

Paddy McGuinness. Picture: BBC

Children in Need

Paddy McGuinness left in stitches at Peter Kay's message to him

Police seized 4kg of white powder

Police seized 4kg of white powder

Police name man charged with drugs supply after 4kg of white powder seized from van

Draw winner Jeannette Morgan with Phil Fellone from the Made In Bury team

Draw winner Jeannette Morgan with Phil Fellone from the Made In Bury team

The lovely moment care home worker is handed prize in front of residents and staff

'We also see violence playing into the night time economy in Bolton'

'We also see violence playing into the night time economy in Bolton'

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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'We also see violence playing into the night time economy in Bolton'

Chip&Go has won a Good Food award

Chip&Go has won a Good Food award

Good Food Award

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Bolton chippy named as one of the best in the country

Planning and development

Road on moors above Bolton is shut for works

To celebrate the donation, the Amazon team organised the Amazon Boxman Challenge

To celebrate the donation, the Amazon team organised the Amazon Boxman Challenge

Bolton Lads and Girls Club get a boost from local business

New signage at The Greyhound pub on Deansgate

New signage at The Greyhound pub on Deansgate

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Town centre pub announce reopening date after devastating explosion

Callum Taylor hit the mother of his children

Callum Taylor hit the mother of his children

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Man with history of 'domestic violence' hit mother of his children over the head

In Greater Manchester last year, more than 31,000 falls-related calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)

In Greater Manchester last year, more than 31,000 falls-related calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)

NHS issues advice after emergency calls for ambulance surge over one incident

A Bolton-based company, Brooklin Claims Consultants, raised £1,200 for the Fire Fighters Charity

A Bolton-based company, Brooklin Claims Consultants, raised £1,200 for the Fire Fighters Charity

Bolton firm rises to the challenge of climbing England's highest mountain

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise 'outstanding work' by volunteer groups which support their communities

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise 'outstanding work' by volunteer groups which support their communities

Group of magistrates receive 'highest award a local voluntary group can receive'

Wanderers latest

Wanderers boss calls for 'strong character' as fans their make frustration heard

The Buff Podcast presents: The People Versus Ian Evatt

Testing the theory: Wanderers don't win derbies, or beat teams in the top six

Evatt and Wanderers determined to win quest for fans' forgiveness

The Inside Wanderers column: And why getting back into the good books ain't easy

Player Ratings - How Bolton Wanderers fared in the 2-1 win against Fleetwood

Sport

From left, Couns JamES Palmer, Paul Blay and Hindley Town FC treasurer and secretary Paul Roach and Drew Fordham inspect the damage to the pitch

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Heartbreak as quad bikers wreak havoc causing £5K of damage to amateur football pitch

George Thomason is pencilled in to return for Wanderers after the international break

George Thomason is pencilled in to return for Wanderers after the international break

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Wanderers boss calls for 'strong character' as fans their make frustration heard

The Buff Podcast presents: The People Versus Ian Evatt

The Buff Podcast presents: The People Versus Ian Evatt

Bolton Wanderers FC

The Buff Podcast presents: The People Versus Ian Evatt

Dan Nlundulu shows his despair after Wanderers concede a third goal against Wigan last season

Dan Nlundulu shows his despair after Wanderers concede a third goal against Wigan last season

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Testing the theory: Wanderers don't win derbies, or beat teams in the top six

A CGI Impression of how the new facility could look. Image courtesy of Soul Padel

A CGI Impression of how the new facility could look. Image courtesy of Soul Padel

Bolton School plans padel facility at Leverhulme Pavilion

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National Sport

England’s Jamie Overton (centre) and Rehan Ahmed celebrated defeating West Indies (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

England’s Jamie Overton (centre) and Rehan Ahmed celebrated defeating West Indies (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

England win series against West Indies with two matches to spare

Wales’ Sorba Thomas (centre) and Turkey’s Arda Guler (right) battle for possession when the two countries met in the Nations League in September (David Davies/PA)

Wales’ Sorba Thomas (centre) and Turkey’s Arda Guler (right) battle for possession when the two countries met in the Nations League in September (David Davies/PA)

5 talking points as Wales tackle Turkey test with Nations League status at stake

England fans faced heavy-handed policing and tear gas before the Nations League match in Greece (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England fans faced heavy-handed policing and tear gas before the Nations League match in Greece (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Investigation launched as England fans suffer heavy-handed treatment in Greece

Saqib Mahmood (centre) inspired England to victory in St Lucia (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Saqib Mahmood (centre) inspired England to victory in St Lucia (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

‘Amazing’ captaincy of Jos Buttler credited for West Indies T20 win

Katie Taylor (left) and Amanda Serranon posed during the weigh-for their super lightweight title bout (Julio Cortez/AP)

Katie Taylor (left) and Amanda Serranon posed during the weigh-for their super lightweight title bout (Julio Cortez/AP)

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano tip the scales at same weight ahead of bout

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Saquon Barkley double propels Philadelphia Eagles past Washington Commanders

Lee Carsley was proud of how his side completed the job against Greece (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley was proud of how his side completed the job against Greece (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley proud of England’s control in crucial Nations League win over Greece

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English Heritage curator Dr Frances McIntosh examines a Roman knife handle cast in the shape of a secutor gladiator (Phil Wilkinson/English Heritage/PA)

English Heritage curator Dr Frances McIntosh examines a Roman knife handle cast in the shape of a secutor gladiator (Phil Wilkinson/English Heritage/PA)

‘Proof of celebrity status of gladiators in UK’ coming to Hadrian’s Wall

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, centre, leaves after casting his vote during the parliamentary election in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Eranga Jayawardena/AP)

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, centre, leaves after casting his vote during the parliamentary election in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Eranga Jayawardena/AP)

Party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament

Paddy McGuinness has been cycling from Wales to Scotland (BBC/PA)

Paddy McGuinness has been cycling from Wales to Scotland (BBC/PA)

Paddy McGuinness ‘blown away’ by support for bike ride as he nears finish line

President-elect Donald Trump listens during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President-elect Donald Trump listens during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Donald Trump meets with first world leader since US election victory

Bitcoin logos are displayed at the Inside Bitcoins conference and trade show in New York in 2014 (Mark Lennihan/AP)

Bitcoin logos are displayed at the Inside Bitcoins conference and trade show in New York in 2014 (Mark Lennihan/AP)

US hacker who stole around one billion dollars in bitcoin jailed for five years

Kim Jong Un, left, inspects tests of drones designed to crash into targets, at an undisclosed location in North Korea (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Kim Jong Un, left, inspects tests of drones designed to crash into targets, at an undisclosed location in North Korea (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

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North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production

Chinese president Xi Jinping, left, and Peru’s prime minister Gustavo Adrianzen (AP/Guadalupe Pardo)

Chinese president Xi Jinping, left, and Peru’s prime minister Gustavo Adrianzen (AP/Guadalupe Pardo)

Apec leaders to open Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office

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