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'Winning Big Brother was a godsend', says Helen Wood
BOLTON hair and beauty salon owner Helen Wood has called her shock Big Brother victory "a godsend". The 27-year-old, from Bromley Cross, thanked viewers for voting for her to be crowned winner of the Channel 5 reality show. She now hopes to
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BOLTON ASSOCIATION: Atherton skipper Paul Walsh enjoys two horse races to the title
FLIXTON and Atherton clash tomorrow in a game which could potentially decide the destination of this year’s league title. Long-time leaders Flixton are 11 points ahead of reigning champions Atherton, and with 13 points for a win this weekend’s
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Top 5 things to do in and around Bolton this weekend
Here's our guide to what you can do in and around Bolton this weekend. 1. Dig out your flares and go back to the ‘70s with the ultimate Abba tribute. The all-new, sequin-spangled production of Thank You For The Music, celebrating the 40th anniversary
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Great Lever man accused of raping seven-year-old girl multiple times
A GREAT Lever man accused of the multiple rape of a seven-year-old girl has made his first appearance at court. Michael Nicholls, aged 32, formerly of Alder Grove, Bradshaw, now living at Ainsdale Road, Great Lever, faces five charges of raping
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This year's Bolton Food and Drink Festival will be 'most-family friendly yet'
THIS year’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival will be the most family friendly festival to date — with a new children’s zone ready to thrill young foodies. Children’s television star Katy Ashworth is just one of the faces booked to entertain the little
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Kids learn circus skills at Schools Out Club
EVER fancied learning some circus skills? Riding a unicycle, trying out the coconut shy and playing an array of fairground games were just some of the fun activities on offer for youngsters at the Schools Out Club in Blackburn Road, Bolton.
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British Gas apologises to Bolton businessman after accidentally taking £16,500 from his account
BOLTON businessman Oliver Wotherspoon — who won national fame for creating a hobbit hole in his garden — had more than £16,500 taken from his bank account by British Gas who claimed it was for one month’s supply of energy. The 32-year-old even
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One of Bolton's top schools to take over struggling primary school in Radcliffe
ONE of Bolton’s outstanding schools is set to take over a struggling primary school in Radcliffe. St Paul’s CE in Astley Bridge has been named as the “preferred sponsor” of Gorsefield Primary, which is in special measures after Ofsted marked teaching
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Young and old dig deep to create garden for pre-school children at Moss Bank Park
TINY tots and adults grabbed their spades and wheelbarrows to build a new garden in Moss Bank Park. More than 50 volunteers took part in the joint project between Lancashire Wildlife Trust and Forresters. Organisers say their new garden for
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NEIL BONNAR: All amateur cricket leagues need to live in harmony for wider good of local game
LOCAL cricket is in danger of disappearing up its own silly point. Like many amateur sports cricket is a part of every English town and village’s sporting and social fabric. But it is more than that. It is a sight to behold, a calming experience
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Going straight: Strangeways riots ex-con opens gym in Radcliffe to keep youngsters out of trouble
A REFORMED ex-con who spent 32 years in prison and was one of the key figures in the Strangeways riots has opened a gym to help youngsters make sure they do not follow the same path. Alan Lord, aged 53, was jailed for 15 years after being convicted
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Mum with cancer and her carer daughter given first ever holiday to Pontins
A MUM with incurable cancer and her daughter are to enjoy their first holiday away together thanks to a Bolton charity. Diane Cooke, aged 39, and her daughter Tyler Wylde, aged 12, are being treated to an all expenses paid holiday to Pontins in
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Horwich zookeeper set to appear in ITV show The Zoo
ZOOKEEPER Mark Holden is set to star in a new series of ITV show The Zoo. The former St Joseph’s RC High School pupil is now a head keeper at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Mr Holden, who hails from Horwich, is seen working closely with the giraffes
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Role Maid For Sue
SUE Johnston has long been a favourite at the Octagon and is a committed supporter of Bolton’s well-known theatre. So it’s good news that she’s joining the cast of TV’s award-winning Downton Abbey for its latest series. She leaves chain-smoking
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Theatre Church Under Threat
LIKE many local people, I just don’t understand how the town could lose such a great building as the Seymour Road Theatre Church. The owners have submitted a planning application to knock down the historic property and build nine houses on the
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Caroline's Cool Under Fire
EXPERIENCED BBC war reporter Caroline Wyatt seems very under-rated publicly although she’s a cool and informed journalist. The fact that she wore a pearl necklace and earrings and a very British blouse while reporting from Iran on the plight of the
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Village Life For Maxine
THE new series of TV period drama The Village looks a lot brighter than the first, slightly gloomy one although Bolton’s Maxine Peake is as luminous as ever. The 40 year-old has spoken warmly about her pleasure in filming in the Peak District
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Why Live Our Lives on Facebook?
I ALWAYS thought that the slogan from the hair products’ company “Because you’re worth it” was quite life-affirming for women. But now that it’s been adopted as a life-mantra to justify every narcissistic move we make, I’m not so sure. The
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Ex-gangster went on 'dodgy' luxury holiday in Mexico
A FORMER gang member booked a "dodgy" luxury holiday to Mexico for £1,600 in a pub, a court heard. Ronnie Byrom, who was jailed in 2007 for his part in stealing thousands of pounds worth of high-powered cars, cash and valuables, went on the all-inclusive
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Domestic abuse law plan backed by Bolton women's refuge Fortalice
BOLTON charity Fortalice has welcomed the government’s proposals to criminalise emotional torment suffered by women in abusive relationships. Home secretary Theresa May headed a consultation yesterday to adjust current domestic abuse laws by adding
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Theatre Church 'is a hazard' and owners 'have no choice but to demolish it'
THE owners of the former Theatre Church say they have no choice but to demolish the building because it is in such a bad state of repair. A planning application has been submitted to knock down Crystal Theatre, Function and Wedding Halls, in Seymour
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Bolton Beer Festival to return in October - and organisers hope it will be a record-breaker
ORGANISERS of Bolton Beer Festival are hoping to rise a glass to yet another record-breaking windfall in October. The event raised £37,000 last year for Bolton Lads and Girls Club and they are aiming to top £40,000 this time around. The festival
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Two-day event in Hall i'th' Wood commemorates World War One
A PLAY re-enacting the horrors of war and a poppy-making workshop formed part of a two-day event marking the centenary of World War One. More than 200 residents marked the 100th anniversary of the conflict. Bolton at Home residents from five
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Claire optimistic over new cancer statistics
A CANCER survivor has welcomed the news that death rates for some of the UK’s most common cancers have fallen. Death rates for breast, bowel, lung and prostate cancer combined have fallen by almost a third in the last 20 years in the UK according
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Rivington and Blackrod High opens its doors to pupils for summer school
YOUNGSTERS got a taste of life in secondary school when Rivington and Blackrod High opened its doors to its new year sevens. The Horwich school held a two-week summer school to celebrate the Commonwealth Games and used it as a focal point to develop
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200 flock to Edgworth Horticultural Society’s annual show
GREENFINGERED guests had a blooming marvellous day out at Edgworth Horticultural Society’s annual show. More than 200 people gathered at The Barlow for the 41st annual show, which proved to be a big hit with visitors and growers alike. Some
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Ladybridge teacher aiming to be top 3D printing teacher for second year running
A HIGH school teacher is aiming to become the UK’s number one teacher of 3D printing — for the second year running. Philip Cotton, who teaches design and technology at Ladybridge High School, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 3D Printshow
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GCSE results day
6:32pm That's all from us today, folks, although there may be more stuff in the next few days. Thanks for joining us. 5:36pm BOLTON School pupil Iman Orths gave the performance
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Dougie battles to get fans onside at Wanderers
Dougie Freedman's records at Wanderers and Palace after 92 games Wanderers: played 92, won 32 drawn 32, lost 28, % 34.8 Crystal Palace: played 92, won 32, drawn 28, lost 32, %34.8 FULL-TIME whistle, jeers, repeat: Home has hardly been sweet
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£6.5 million transformation of Albert Halls - including upmarket restaurant
BOLTON’S Albert Halls will be completely transformed as part of a £6.5 million revamp. The work, including a new upmarket restaurant and cafe, means the town centre venue will be closed for up to a year from February — three months longer than
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JAILED: Drug dealer who drove at and headbutted his girlfriend
A DRUG dealer has been jailed for driving at his girlfriend, headbutting her and slamming her head against a car. Christopher Astley was arrested after launching the attack in the middle of a busy road, Bolton Crown Court heard. The defendant
