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Wanderers Under-18s stand firm against Manchester United
COACH David Lee was proud of his new group of Wanderers under-18s after they opened the new campaign with a hard-earned goalless draw at Manchester United. In a game of few chances for the Whites, they had to dig in to keep the Red Devils out and
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BAY WEST LANCASHIRE LEAGUE: Sisson on mark again but Fulwood make it tough for Turton
TURTON were brought down to earth with a bump after their impressive start to the season when they lost 4-1 against recently relegated Premier side Fulwood Amateurs. The week had started so brightly for the Thomasson Fold side when they beat local
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LANCASHIRE AMATEUR LEAGUE: Rushton at the double as Old Bolts put down early marker in title bid
OLD Boltonians began their quest for an elusive Premier League title in style with a 4-0 victory over local rivals Little Lever. Bolts, who finished a narrow second to Prestwich in both of the last two seasons, sent out an early message with two
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BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Johnson hits six in clash of the Queens
SIX-SHOOTING Benson Johnson wreaked havoc as Queen Anne continued their storming start to the new Division One season with a 15-0 defeat of Queen Lizzy. And Mark Truffas was not far behind, scoring four as the the home side proved unstoppable.
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FBT MANCHESTER LEAGUE: Hindsford chasing fourth successive title
HINDSFORD got off to a winning start in their quest for a fourth successive Premier League title with a 3-1 victory over newly-promoted neighbours Atherton Town on Saturday. It proved a happy return to Squires Lane for manager Barry Massey, who
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New homes can move forward
DEVELOPERS of the former Smithills Coaching House have been given permission to move eight of the new dwellings one metre forward. PE Jones had to apply for further planning permission from Bolton Council to change the design for the new houses
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Probe into death is put on hold
AN inquest hearing into the death of 59-year-old man from Halliwell has been adjourned. The pre-inquest review of Philip Makinson was due to place on Friday but did not go ahead due to Crown Court proceedings. Mr Makinson, of Lindfield Drive
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Roadworks for gas pipe
ROADWORKS taking place outside a Horwich Primary School will run until the end of the month. National Grid staff are working in Chorley New Road outside Chorley New Road Primary School where they are working on a new gas main. The project is
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Town hall meeting
THE next meeting of Bolton full council will take place next Wednesday, August 27, at 7pm at Bolton Town Hall. It is open to the public.
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‘Go wild’ in the park
MOSS Bank Park is hosting a “go wild” event for two weeks starting today. The park is offering children a chance to discover nature, play games and take part in shelter building. The Wild Side event is aimed at children eight to 12 and costs
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Soap star John passes hoop test
RADCLIFFE actor John Partridge impressed judges once again on new gymnastics show, Tumble. The EastEnders star, pictured, managed to survive the tricky suspended hoop — an impressive feat for someone so tall, according to judges. Nadia Comaneci
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Dish of day for Fabrice
MIRACLE man Fabrice Muamba has been helping his wife cook up a storm in supermarkets across the North West. The footballer has been lending wife Shauna a hand over the past week in promoting her new range of Caribbean sauces. Asda in Fleetwood
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Worm hunt at Hall
YOUNGSTERS are invited to explore the grounds of Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum and look for worms with Don Stenhouse, Collections Access Officer (Museums) tomorrow. Sessions take place at noon and again at 3pm, lasting an hour. Advance booking for
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Over 16s in the swim
ANYONE over the age of 16 who wants to improve their fitness can take in a swimming session at Smithills Community Leisure Centre from 7.15pm to 9.15pm on Wednesday night at the centre in Smithills Dean Road, £2.50 per person. To book call 01204
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In the frame
THE Bolton Camera Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday at Trinity Methodist Church in Bury Road, Tonge Fold, starting at 7.30pm. Visitors can practice their photography skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Future meetings
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Volunteers rock on
THE Friends of Moss Bank Park group will meet tormorrow to start work to get the rockery garden fit to be open to the public. The group has been helping to maintain and improve the walled garden for 10 years and has received a Heritage Lottery
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Trees can be pruned
OVERHANGING trees on a Heaton property will be cut back. Mr Towers of Oakley Park applied to Bolton Council’s planning department to prune the sycamore and beech tree, situated at the back of his house. Officers said Mr Towers was allowed to
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Fun day to help heroes
A CHARITY event will be held at a Farnworth pub next weekend. The fun day, at the Bradford Arms in Buckley Lane, on Sunday, will raise money for Help for Heroes. It will take place from noon with a barbecue, bouncy castle, disco, karaoke and
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Howzat for festival
A FESTIVAL organised by a nature group will be held on August 25, from 11am to 11pm at Atherton Cricket Club in Eckersley Fold Lane, Howe Bridge. Greater Manchester Local Record Centre will still be leading wildlife walks at the festival.
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Breach of order
A MAN who breached a restraining order has been spared jail. Adrian Knight, aged 37, of Bury Old Road, Ainsworth, spoke to Jane Knight on August 6 in breach of the order. He admitted the breach to Bury magistrates on Thursday and was given
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Temporary lights
BT staff are due to start roadworks in Bolton today, which could cause traffic delays. They will be working in Waters Meeting Road and temporary traffic lights will be in place until Wednesday.
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Roadworks set to be completed
TRAFFIC flow in Little Lever is set to improve towards the end of this week. Since July 7, engineers from Fitzgerald Contractors have been doing roadworks associated with the new Tesco supermarket and temporary traffic lights are in place in Market
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Help call
THE Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank are on the hunt for a warehouse manager and administration co-ordinator. For more information, call 01204 861671.
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Obesity could ‘cripple the NHS’
DIABETES is a greater risk than cancer to obese people, a Bolton doctor has warned. New research published in the Lancet Medical Journal Being claimed being overweight and obese puts people at greater risk of developing 10 of the most common cancers
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Advice day at centre
HORWICH residents can get free advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau at new weekly sessions. The sessions were being run at the Horwich Resource Centre in Beaumont Road on a fortnightly basis — but have been increased to weekly sessions because
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End is in sight for repairs
ENGINEERS who have been carrying out water main repair works in Westhoughton are set to finish the job by Thursday. United Utilities staff began the task in Hindley Road last Monday and temporary traffic lights have been in place.
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Crafty fun at Hall
SMITHILLS Hall is staging a family craft fun this August Bank Holiday Monday. The activities start at 1pm.
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Fun day at pub
The Railway Inn in Egerton Street, Moses Gate will host a day of entertainment and fun in aid of Help for Heroes on Sunday. Children will be welcome during the event, from 1pm until 7pm, and there will be face-painting, prizes for the best fancy
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Out of this world
THE annual meeting of Bolton Astronomical Society takes place at its Ladybridge Community Centre base on Tuesday, September 2, starting at 7.30pm, when officers and committee members of the society will be elected. Apart from a general get together
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Fun day for the family
FAMILIES are invited to a fun day at the Horwich Resource Centre in Beaumont Road next Monday from 10am to 4.30pm. Events will include model car racing, face painting and balloon animals.
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Roadworks set to end
A ROAD is expected to fully reopen on Thursday after two months of roadworks. United Utilities engineers have been laying water pipes in George’s Lane, near Old Mill Close, Rivington, since June 20, causing delays
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Play session
CHILDREN aged four to 13 can join a free play session in Central Park, off Bolton Road, Westhoughton, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm tomorrow.
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Detention order
A BOY has appeared in court after attacking a bus driver. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, assaulted Rafal Jakrzewski on a bus in Radcliffe on July 28. He appeared before Bury magistrates on July 31 and, at a further
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Report into care
CHILDREN living in care in Bolton will be discussed by health chiefs. The “Looked After Children” annual report will be presented to the Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) on Friday and the board meeting will start at 12.30pm
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One lane for cars
PARTS of Newbrook Road in Over Hulton will be reduced to one lane from today as Bolton Council staff repair footpaths. The work is expected to finish on Friday.
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Roadworks may affect motorists
MOTORISTS could be delayed during two days of roadworks that start today. Network Rail staff will be carrying out work in Rumworth Road, Lostock, and temporary traffic lights will be in place until tomorrow.
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Budding cricketers welcome
YOUNG cricketers can hone their skills at a practice session in Astley Bridge. Astley Bridge Cricket Club, in Sharples Park, is welcoming children aged six to 15 for the session this Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Participation is £3 per person and
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Smoke alarm ‘saved man’
A SLEEPY resident had a “lucky escape” from a kitchen blaze in Bury — prompting a warning from fire chiefs. Firefighters were called to the ground floor flat in Doctors Lane at 11.15pm on Saturday night when neighbours heard the smoke alarm.
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Diversity is celebrated
THE Switch Diversity Festival took place at Bolton’s Queens Park yesterday. The event, which ran from noon to 6pm, celebrated cultural diversity in Bolton with live music and performances, community film screenings, storytelling workshops, food
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Rail work ‘will finish on schedule’
MAJOR work to electrify railway lines near Bolton is on schedule to finish on August 31, rail bosses have said. The six-week programme began on July 19 and passengers travelling between Bolton and Preston have so far coped with four weeks of upheaval
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Work finishes
TEMPORARY traffic lights that have been in Bromley Cross since August 4 are set to be removed today. National Grid engineers have been repairing gas mains in Darwen Road, causing traffic delays.
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Unpaid tax warning to landlords
LANDLORDS who rent out residential property in Bolton are being warned to put their house in order as they are targeted by Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in a bid to recover £500 million it believes it is being underpaid each year. Terry Little, who
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Give blood at hotel
THE public can give blood in one of two sessions at a Bolton hotel tomorrow. Both take place at The Holiday Inn, in Higher Bridge Street. The first is from 1.15pm to 3.30pm and the second from 5.15pm to 7.30pm. Visit my.blood.co.uk for more information
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‘Give local people say on trains’
A BOLTON MP has said local communities should have more of a say on how their rail services are run. Julie Hilling, MP for Bolton West, pictured, was speaking at the Connected North Conference on how the Government should devolve power to a local
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What a monster way to spend day
YOUNGSTERS can learn about myths and monsters in a story-telling session at Little Lever Library, in Coronation Square. Staff are inviting children aged between four and 11 to handle objects from Bolton Museum and hear the tales behind them.
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Poles to be replaced
ELECTRICITY North West will begin replacing two poles in Egerton tomorrow, causing delays. Temporary traffic lights will be in place on parts of Cox Green Road until Thursday.
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End is in sight
ROADWORKS in Breightmet that began on Thursday are expected to end today. Huawei Technologies, which provides internet services, has been replacing an equipment cabinet in Winchester Way.
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Power is lost
ABOUT a dozen homes in Great Lever were without electricity at the weekend. Electricity North West said the homes in Rishton Lane, Walker Avenue and Forest Hill Avenue were affected by a cable fault on Friday. A spokesman said: “As soon as
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Rarity for sale
A RARE football programme from an FA Cup final involving Bolton Wanderers has gone on sale. The booklet, from the Wanderers’ 1926 Wembley clash with Manchester City, is up for grabs on ebay with a “buy it now” price of £1,650. As of last night,
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All change on the buses
TRANSPORT bosses are set to make changes to bus timetables from August 31. First Bus Manchester chiefs are advising passengers travelling on local routes to check timetables for the 36, 37, 39, 68, 536 routes at stations or at firstgroup.com. A
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Halliwell mum shaves off long hair for charity
A MUM from Halliwell has proved she is “brave to shave” after chopping off her long hair for charity. Sammy-Lin Lancelott, aged 25, had her shoulder-length brown locks shorn off by The Cutting Room’s Alex Derbyshire at St Luke’s in Chorley Old
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Iraqi teenager wants to repay UK by becoming doctor
TEENAGER Hana Barzinji wants to repay the UK as a doctor — after fleeing her wartorn homeland at the age of four. Hana, who scored four A* A-level grades last week, is set to study medicine at the University of Manchester after escaping Iraq with
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Hotel boss gives out free ice creams in exchange for business cards
STAFF from the Bolton Whites Hotel brought the summer to Bolton business parks with an impromptu visit from their ice cream van. The launch of the “card for a cone” initiative saw the hotel offer free ice creams in return for their business cards
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Danger lurking on British soil
THE word of ISIS is being preached to young Muslims in this country and there is growing support for action to be taken on British soil, and it is only a matter of time before a major incident is carried out here. With my own eyes and ears, I have
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Plea to be open-minded
CAN I make a plea for readers of this newspaper to be open-minded about what we see and hear from our mainstream media in this nation, about what has been happening in Gaza. There are other reputable media sources reporting from Gaza which are
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Red lights ignored
WITH regard to your very sad story in Friday's paper about a young woman who was killed by a driver who went through a red traffic light, may I say that I am appalled by the number of drivers nowadays who totally ignore red lights. I can guarantee
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Not your seat — then shift
WHAT’S wrong with the folk in Bolton? They get on the train and toss the prebooked seat voucher away and sit where they like. Forget the poor person who’s dragged their heavy suitcase all the way along the platform and then struggled along
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No chance to object
I WAS interested to read the front page article in Wednesday’s Bolton News regarding the proposed plan to demolish the former Theatre Church and build nine houses. It seems to me the present owners might well have had private property in mind when
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Bolton gets the latest 'development' in the baking world - the tronut
A BOLTON bakery has developed a “revolutionary” new snack — the tronut — a doughnut with a trifle filling. Bosses at PoundBakery hope the hybrid treat will enjoy similar success to the cronut — half-croissant, half-doughnut — which took the baking
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Horwich care home's award-winning World War One display
A HORWICH care home has created an award-winning display to mark 100 years since the start of World War One. St Catherine’s Care Home’s display won a special commendation award in the World War One category of Horwich in Bloom. The home’s staff
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Police investigate 'YouTube bullying' of train death teenager
A TEENAGER who died after being hit by a train recorded a video of himself saying “I’m sorry”, a court heard. Adam Smith died on May 24 when he was struck by a train between Hag Fold and Daisy Hill stations at about 1.45pm. Now police are investigating
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Farnworth man's inquest will not happen until murder charges have been dealt with
AN inquest into the death of Marc Jepson cannot go ahead until murder charges have been dealt with, a coroner has said. Alan Walsh said the inquest could not start until court proceedings had been completed, after a hearing took place at Bolton
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UPDATED: Alice's Fish & Chips closes down
A POPULAR town centre fish and chip restaurant has closed down after its owner gave up fighting mounting debts. Denis McCabe says he ploughed £200,000 into Alice’s when he opened it in Deansgate seven years ago, but he closed his business for the
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Westhoughton surrogate twins couple home at last after India passport nightmare
A WESTHOUGHTON couple who travelled to India to meet their newborn surrogate children for the first time have returned home — five months after the twins were born. Kiran and Bina Salvi said they were made to feel like criminals by the UK passport
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IRA bombing survivor 'thought cannabis plants were tomatoes'
A SURVIVOR of an IRA mortar attack told a court he thought cannabis plants growing in his home were tomato plants. Quentin Mccloud X was arrested after police discovered 41 mature cannabis plants in his former home in Carnation Road, Farnworth.
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How Bolton is becoming a reality TV star
IT was hard to escape Bolton on the television on Friday night. As Helen Wood won Big Brother, Scrappers — a fly on the wall documentary following the lives of workers at Bolton scrapyard Metro Salvage — continued on BBC One. The episode saw
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'I will change my ways', says Big Brother winner Helen Wood
HELEN Wood told viewers she would change her ways after being “embarrassed” at her behaviour on Big Brother. The Bolton beautician was crowned the winner of TV reality show on Friday — despite being one of the most controversial contestants in
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'Back Royal Bolton's bid to become super hospital', says top doctor
AN internationally acclaimed doctor and his team are urging people to back the Royal Bolton in radical hospital proposals. Gastroenterologist Dr Kieran Moriarty says patients should look no further than the already excellent alcohol services as
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Bolton travel firm bought by Saga for £20 million
A LEADING online travel company in Bolton has been bought by over-50s specialists Saga. The firm has taken a majority share in Destinology, which offers tailor-made luxury holidays to destinations like the Maldives, Dubai, the Caribbean, the Far
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Dale Haslam's train blog: Off-peak train tickets set for rush-hour ‘sham’
LAST week, a change in train fares throughout the Bolton network and Greater Manchester was announced. Northern Rail has decided to introduce an evening peak time between 4pm and 6.30pm from September 8, meaning off-peak tickets will not be valid
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Mum who lost seven stones in 18 months will take on half marathon
A FINANCE officer who lost seven stones in just 18 months is hoping to inspire other mums by running a half marathon. When mum Jenny Taylor saw a picture of herself on a family holiday in 2012 she realised her weight was taking over her life.
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Rotary Club of Bolton Daybreak on the hunt for new members
IT is the world’s oldest service organisation which boasts more than one million members worldwide. But a Bolton arm of Rotary International is always on the look-out for new members to join. The Rotary Club of Bolton Daybreak — so called because
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Young people's magazine gets royal seal of approval
YOUNG people who run their own magazine have been given a “royal seal of approval” by the Queen’s lord lieutenant. Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Warren Smith JP, praised the team behind Xplode magazine for committing £100,000
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Market Place's year-long campaign to help Bolton Lads and Girls Club
THE Market Place Shopping Centre has launched a year-long charity campaign with an innovative retail project for young people. Bolton Lads and Girls Club (BLGC) has linked-up with the shopping centre as its charity of the year and will be working
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Man arrested after clash with Gaza protesters in Bolton town centre
HUNDREDS of protesters calling for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza gathered Bolton’s Victoria Square. Protesters briefly clashed with a small group opposing the protest before the scuffle was broken up by police. There were chants
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Teenage bricklayer distraught after thieves steal new moped
A TEENAGE apprentice bricklayer was left distraught when his moped was stolen from his garden and later found wrecked. Matthew Turner had only bought the Dealim moped in June after saving up to buy it so he could travel from his home in Sharples
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Tributes to Bolton couple found dead in Benidorm
TRIBUTES have been paid to an elderly couple found dead in their holiday home in Spain. Laurence and Katie Dargan — both aged 92 — were found in their apartment two weeks after flying out to Benidorm for a three-week holiday. The cause of their
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MARC ILES' BIG MATCH VERDICT: Bolton Wanderers 2 Nottingham Forest 2
AFTER their last two outings, a point against Forest was a significant step in the right direction for Wanderers – but a crucial ingredient is still missing from Dougie Freedman’s recipe. You can’t fault this bunch of players in the effort stakes
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Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman believes Craig Davies can play his part this season after impressive start
DOUGIE Freedman believes Craig Davies may only now be ready to shoulder a striking burden at Wanderers. Few would have predicted the Wales international would be leading the line in the first two league games this season after he seemed to be heading
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Bolton Wanderers manager Dougie Freedman is a long-time admirer of Nottingham Forest frontman Britt Assombalonga
BRITT Assombalonga has got a name you won’t forget in a hurry – and Dougie Freedman still recalls the first time he spotted Forest’s £5.5million man. The Congolese striker opened his scoring account for Stuart Pearce’s side with two goals to earn
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Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce happy with point against Bolton Wanderers
STUART Pearce felt both sets of fans should have gone home happy after a “good advert for the Championship.” The former England Under-21 boss preserved his unbeaten start as Forest boss with a 2-2 draw at the Macron Stadium. Although a little
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Dougie Freedman sees improvement in his Bolton Wanderers side but admits there is still work to do
WANDERERS got off the mark against Forest but Dougie Freedman isn’t kidding himself that the hard work is over. After the abject disappointment of defeat against Watford on the opening day and an unconvincing win against Bury in the Capital One
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Joe Mason enjoys dream start to third spell at Bolton Wanderers and eyes more goals
JOE Mason wants to make a name for himself at Wanderers after getting off to a goalscoring start to his third spell at the club. It took the on-loan striker just four minutes to raise the roof off the Macron Stadium as he headed the opening goal
