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Discover the heritage and heritage of the borough by foot in a new series of walks
THE rich history and heritage of the borough can now be explored and uncovered by foot A series of walks covering Crompton Ward has just been published to encourage people to get out and discover the many treasures on their doorstep. The walks
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VIDEO: Brazen thief swipes bottle of Courvoisier from under shop assistant's nose
CCTV shows a quick-thinking thief as he swipes a bottle of cognac from a newsagent while a shop assistant has her back turned. J & G Smethurst Newsagents, in Markland Hill, was targeted by the thief last Wednesday evening, August 30. The
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'My world shattered' - Heartbroken mum tells court how she learned of husband's death at hands of drink driver
A MOTHER told a court her 'world shattered' in the moment she discovered her husband had been killed by a drink-driver. Widow, Cathryn Wilcox spoke as Violeta Taraskevic, who admitted causing the death of Ian Wilcox by careless driving while under
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WARNING: E mail scam targeting students
STUDENTS are being warned of an email scam attempting to trick people into handing over their personal information.As students prepare to head off for the new academic year, Action Fraud and the Student Loans Company are warning of a phishing scam that
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Long stretch of road to close for resurfacing work
A ROAD will be closed for resurfacing work on two consecutive Sundays. Darwen Road will be closed to traffic from Blackburn Road to Chapeltown Road on both September 24 and October 1. The alternative route will be via Crompton Way, Tonge Moor
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Man charged with causing death by careless driving after cyclist killed in collision
A 62-year-old man from Bolton has been charged after a fatal collision in February. Vithall Visavadiya, of Clunton Avenue, Bolton, has been charged with causing death by careless driving. He remains on bail and is due to appear at Manchester
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Best comedy award for Peter Kay's Car Share
PETER Kay's hit sitcom Car Share has won another prize after it was named Best Comedy at the TV Choice Awards.The recent season, featuring Peter and Sian Gibson, fought off stiff competition from Benidorm, The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family to
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Moore goal not enough as Wanderers Under-18s slip to QPR defeat
WANDERERS Under-18s' mixed start to the campaign continued with a 4-1 home defeat to QPR on Tuesday afternoon. In their second U18 Professional Development League clash against London opposition in four days, the young Whites were looking to build
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Mike Cregan's Bolton Cricket League second team report
PRIDE of place this week in the Bolton League 2nd XI Premiership goes to Blackrod who finally managed to secure their first win of the season.In their 16th league game of the season they produced an 18-run victory over Astley Bridge at Sharples Park.Batting
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Driver facing prison after admitting causing death of father-of-two in Tonge Moor Road crash
A WOMAN is facing prison after admitting causing the death of a father-of-two in a crash on Tonge Moor Road. Mental health support worker, Violeta Taraskevic, of Brierwood, Bolton, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Ian Wilcox in the crash
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FANTASY CRICKET: Latest news, leaderboard and player tables in BCL/Bolton News competition
CRAIG Naylor has extended his lead at the top of the Bolton News' Fantasy Cricket competition.He leads the way with his two main rivals swapping places below him in the competition which is based on selected Bolton League players' performances.Raj
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How supporters can find out more about the future of Bolton Hospice
THERE will be a chance to take a tour of Bolton Hospice’s refurbished wing at an event next week.Its first Make a Lasting Difference event takes place at the hospice, in Chorley New Road on Tuesday, September 12, between 10.30am and noon.Supporters will
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Most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record set to batter Caribbean Islands and Florida — are you there?
British holidaymakers in the Caribbean and Florida have been urged to comply with any evacuation orders as the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane on record approaches. The category five hurricane is expected to slam into the Leeward Islands
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Bruce Rioch at 70: We look back at Wanderers' White Hot years
NEARLY 25 years ago, Bruce Rioch was appointed manager of Bolton Wanderers, a decision that would spark a revival and change the face of the club for years to come. They became known as the White Hot years and helped elevate players such as John
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Tory leader has been caught off guard with revelations about his councillor failing to attend meetings for two years
COUNCILLOR David Greenhalgh, leader of the Conservative group on Bolton council has so far refused to resign following the revelations that one his councillors for whom he is responsible for, failed to attend the meetings of the Be Safe Partnership for
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They certainly breed them tough in Little Lever - Jennifer Edlington is proof!
CONGRATULATIONS to Jennifer Edlington on her determination.In a motorbike crash in 2012, Jennifer suffered a double broken spine, three fractures to her pelvis, fractured ribs, collar bone and a broken shoulder. She must have had a tough recovery but
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Joy for commuters as rail services return today
COMMUTERS will breathe a sigh of relief today as a full rail service returns to Bolton.There have been no trains between Bolton and Manchester since August 12, when Bolton station was closed to allow for major upgrade works.That was followed by the collapse
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Town's 10th anniversary Ironman race is already more than half full
BOLTON’S tenth anniversary Ironman race already has more than 1,300 intrepid athletes signed up to take part. Just weeks after it was announced that the gruelling triathlon would be returning to Bolton for a tenth year running in 2018, the race
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Live entertainment and 'scrummy cakes' at choir's carefree coffee morning
A CHOIR for people who have ever being diagnosed with cancer is holding a charity coffee morning on Saturday.Bolton Cancer Voices is inviting people to enjoy a ‘carefree morning, complete with scrummy cakes and live entertainment’ at Victoria Hall, Knowsley
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Mothballed concrete mixing plant will be torn down
A MOTHBALLED plant that has been unused for eight years could be demolished this month.The Hanson concrete batching plant, just outside Bolton town centre, was closed in 2009 and bosses have decided not to take out a new lease on the facility.The Mill
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Tributes paid to 'kind' former mayor who welcomed Queen to Bolton
TRIBUTES have been made after a former mayor, who welcomed the Queen and Prince Philip to town in 1988, died on his 90th birthday.Brian Allanson, of New Hall Lane, Heaton, died at Bolton Hospice after battling a long-term illness.Mr Allanson represented
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Manchester Airport crowned best in the UK
MANCHESTER Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport.The airport — which is the third largest in the country — fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool and Birmingham to receive the accolade at the Travel Bulletin
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A very different view of a very familiar street
HERE are two different views of Newport Street from two different years. The top image is from 1965 and shows a dramatic difference from the street we know today. The former Railway pub and other buildings seen on the right of the photograph are no longer
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PICTURES: Egyptian fun at Crompton Place Shopping Centre
SHOPPERS were transported across the globe as Crompton Place served up Egypt-themed fun and treats to 1,200 children.The centre, in partnership with Bolton Library And Museum Service, hosted a number of activities including cake decorating, arts, crafts
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GALLERY: How the Croal Valley became the Devil's Highway
OPENED in December 1971, the A666 St Peter’s Way is the heavily-used thoroughfare in and out of Bolton, providing connections to East Lancashire and Manchester.These pictures show its evolution from when the Croal Valley contained little but its eponymous
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House could be turned into estate agency
PLANS have been revealed for a new estate agency that could be set up in Westhoughton.A planning application was submitted to Bolton Council by Sheetal Patel to change a house at 114 Chorley Road into a ground floor estate agency and a first floor flat.It
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Maxine Peake back in Bolton for special anniversary
ACTRESS Maxine Peake returned to her home town to help a refuge celebrate a special day.The Silk and Dinner Ladies star was in Bolton to mark the 40th anniversary of Fortalice, of which she is a patron.The facility has helped thousands of women and children
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Fun on the first day of term as children go back to school
YOUNGSTERS said goodbye to the summer holidays and embarked upon their first day of school.Primary schools across the borough welcomed a new intake of eager pupils yesterday.Over at Gaskell Primary, reception students got used to their new surroundings
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Moor Lane Bus Station was past its sell-by date
I VISITED the new interchange in Bolton after using the 582 service on Sunday.It is very impressive - smart, bright, modern and hi-tech with better customer information facilities on huge screens.I think it will serve the people of our town who use public
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How super slimmer dad lost 10 stone in 16 months - without giving up curries or cooked breakfasts
A SUPER slimmer dad is enjoying a new lease of life after losing more than 10 stone in less than a year and a half. Adam Sharples once weighed a hefty 24 stone and 11 pounds but these days is a far trimmer 14 stone and eight and a half pounds.
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Bird sanctuary told it CAN stay open after all
A BIRD sanctuary that was threatened with closure has now been told it can stay open. The owners of Every Feather Bird Rescue in Over Hulton were told by Bolton Council earlier this year that due to not having relevant planning permission, it could
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Mental health services expanded after cash injection
MENTAL health services are to be expanded in Bolton in response to the growing crisis facing the sector.Bolton-based Beacon Counselling Service, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, has been given a cash injection to move into bigger offices.Shirley
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Food and harmony — what better way to promote community living
MAY I just heartily recommend the Bolton Community Cookbook A Taste of Harmony?It was put together by Women in Neighbourhoods to celebrate the town’s different food cultures and has recipes from residents, community groups and master chefs. Sponsored
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This Yorkshire lass will sort out those Daleks
IF the drama series Trust Me is anything to go by, we are in for a treat when Jodie Whittaker takes over her role as the new Doctor Who.Purists were a bit sniffy about the 35-year-old actress becoming the first female Time Lord in Dr Who’s long history
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How to talk about diets to youngsters
WHEN it comes to diets it’s often the throwaway comment that does the harm.I’m sure we can all recall people casually saying something like “Do you really think you should have that cake/chocolate/chip/burger?” or insinuating that perhaps we could lose
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Message to all new mums — don't worry if you don't look like Amal Clooney, you are all still stars!
JUST three months after giving birth to twins Elle and Alexander, George Clooney’s wife Amal is pictured out and about looking extremely slender and glamorous.For the average new mum, seeing this elegant creature must be galling. They are probably just
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Don't let our tolerant society be abused by hate crime
THERE will always be individuals who hate other people simply because they’re different in some way to themselves.The reason they take this difference to extremes is known only to them and definitely says more about them and their inadequacies than about
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2,190 children now eligible for free childcare. Town can cope, says council
TOWN hall bosses are confident there are enough places to meet demand for increased free childcare entitlements.Eligible working parents can now claim to 30 hours of free childcare per week for their three and four-year-olds.Bolton Council says that there
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12,000 children starting year one this week 'aren't school-ready'
ALL children should go into their first day of school on a ‘level playing field’, according to the Mayor of Greater Manchester.Andy Burnham says he wants more youngsters to become ‘school-ready’ after it was estimated that 12,000 children across the region
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Disappointment over delays to M60 smart motorway works
MOTORISTS are set to be hit by a further six months of delays on the M60 as smart motorway has been delayed. Highways England’s work on the smart motorway improvements on the M60 between junction 10 at the Trafford Centre and 18 at Simister Island were
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What should I do if I discover a suspicious package?
PEOPLE are being reminded of what to do if they find a suspicious package following Monday’s evacuation of Bolton town centre. Hundreds of people had to be evacuated after a bomb scare at around 12.30pm, following the reports of a suspicious package being
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Bolton lad wins £40,000 in online bets
AN accountant used his grasp of figures to land £40,000 by betting on tennis matches. Scott Yem, from Bolton, scooped top prize in online sports betting service LeoVegas’ Summer of Tennis tournament. The 30-year-old won a series of in-play
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How four friends entered their 'Red Arrows' car into the real life Wacky Races
FOUR friends converted a 14-year-old ‘banger’ into a four-wheeled version of a Red Arrows display plane – and entered it into the real life Wacky RacesBarney Wharton-Jones, Phil Stephenson, Toby Williamson and Craig Knights- all members of Bolton Round
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What has happened to gravestone of man who gifted 12-acre park to town?
A PROUD Farnworthian is on a quest to solve the mystery of a missing gravestone belonging to the 19th century benefactor who gifted the town its park. Paul Sanders is searching for the gravestone of Thomas Barnes, a successful Farnworth cotton
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Can you identify the members of this jolly band from yesteryear?
WHAT a happy looking set of chaps!These six musicians made up the Aeolians Dance orchestra.They looked as though they had plenty of musical ability judging by the number of instruments on show. We can see the drums, a trumpet, a violin, a banjo, two saxophones
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#reasonsilovebolton — The many reasons why people love Bolton
YOU have come out fighting in favour of our terrific town! Readers have been telling us why they love Bolton so much in response to an article in the Guardian newspaper describing it as a ‘nothing of a town’. Sarah Longlands and three pals
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Bolton's new transport interchange is great, pity about the nearby areas
ON Monday I went to the new bus interchange and I was very impressed.But certain areas need attention. Bradshawgate is a eyesore, the precinct on Newport street is full of charity shops and pound shops.I talk to a lot of people who feel the same way.Stephen
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Parkinson praying Anderson takeover will signal calmer seas for Wanderers
PHIL Parkinson hopes Wanderers can now operate without “uncertainty” in the Championship after the ownership battle finally drew to a conclusion.Ken Anderson took his stake in the club to 95 per cent last week by striking a deal with liquidators to buy
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Parkinson urges Wanderers to learn quick lessons as they head back to class
IT has been a case of ‘back to school’ right across Bolton this week and it hasn’t differed at Wanderers.Phil Parkinson is in no doubt as to where his team need to learn their lesson after a disappointing start to life back in the Championship, nor that
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Man squirted lighter fuel over ex and threatened to set her on fire
A MAN squirted lighter fluid over his ex-partner before threatening to set her on fire, a court heard. Ryan Seggie was at the woman’s home in Burnham Walk, Farnworth, in the early hours of July 31 this year when the incident took place. After
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Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - September 6, 2017
EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. Thomas Ward, aged 24, is wanted for absconding from prison in January. He is known to have links to Farnworth. Scott Varley, aged 23, is wanted on recall
