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Peter Kay delivers defiant message at We Love Manchester concert
PETER Kay declared "we can't let terrorists win" as he spoke at the charity concert to reopen the Manchester Arena on Saturday night. Kay appeared at the We Are Manchester show to introduce Noel Gallagher. Peter said: "The victims will never
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PICTURES/VIDEO: First same-sex couple married at town centre church
A MINISTER has married a same-sex couple at his church for the first time in a touching ceremony. Lindsey Allardice and Kiera Pierson tied the knot at Bank Street Unitarian Chapel this afternoon in front of their friends and family. The pair
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We take the chance to visit one of Bolton's historic gems as it holds a Heritage Open Day
What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than a visit to one of Bolton’s most historic gems? Bolton Parish Church joined hundreds of other history-steeped sites in opening its doors as part of the Heritage Open Days weekend – England’s largest
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Olivia's family stand strong ahead of reopening concert
TODAY is the reopening of the Manchester Arena with a special concert marking the occasion. The We Are Manchester concert comes almost four months after a bomb claimed the lives of 22 people at the venue. Families of those killed in the attack
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Bolton Wanderers 0 Middlesbrough 3
4:53pm That's it... Wanderers out-classed on the day.
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Two sports cars set ablaze in same road in late night arson attack
TWO sports cars parked on the same road were deliberately set alight last night. Firefighters were called to Laxford Grove, in Ladybridge, at around half past midnight to reports that the high value Mercedes cars, parked just a few doors apart,
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Rooftop view of former dance hall demolition
AN eagle-eyed reader snapped a unique view of the work going on to demolish a former Bolton dance hall.Dave Walsh snapped this picture of the roof of the old Ikon building on the corner of Bridge Street and St George’s Street while he was staying at the
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Enjoy a pint on final day of beer festival
BEER drinkers can enjoy the third and final day of a popular festival today.Horwich Beer Festival is taking place at the RMI club, in Ramsbottom Road.The event, which features a selection of 35 ales and a Prosecco bar, runs from noon to 11.45pm.Entry
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Mystery surrounds death of father in house he was evicted from
MYSTERY surrounds the death of a father who died in a house fire at a property he had previously been evicted from.Paul Flanagan was pronounced dead at Royal Bolton Hospital two days after he was rescued from the burning house in Andrew Lane, Sharples
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Lead thieves leave bar flooded causing £20,000 damage
THIEVES who tried to steal lead from the roof of a Bolton town centre bar could have caused as much as £20,000 worth of damage. Just £50 worth of lead was removed, but the effects were devastating, said the manager of Blind Tiger in Nelson Square.The
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Praise for Bolton-born Paralympic 'colossus' as he bows out of top job
A PROUD Boltonian has been praised as an ‘absolute colossus’ by his newly-elected successor as president of the International Paralympic Committe (IPC).Andrew Parsons has been chosen to take over from Sir Philip Craven, who has held the role since 2001
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Town centre Church to marry same-sex couple for first time this weekend
A TOWN centre church will hold its first same-sex marriage service this weekend. Lindsey Allardice and Kiera Pearson will tie the knot at Bank Street Unitarian Chapel on Saturday afternoon. It is believed that only one previous same sex marriage
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'If the joke is funny, the ends justify the means' Jimmy Carr on his comedy craft as he heads to King George's Hall, Blackburn
Rock bands have done it for years and now comedian Jimmy Carr is heading out on a ‘greatest hits’ tour. Before the show heads to Blackburn, he revealed some insights into the show and his careerThis Best Of… tour is your 12th tour show. How have you continued
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£44,000 worth of outstanding library fines to be waived
CHILDREN who have been blocked from borrowing their favourite titles from Bolton's libraries because of overdue fines will soon have access to the works of Roald Dahl, J.K Rowling and more once again.Thousands of children are expected to have their
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Long-serving governor says it was 'privilege' to work with school upon retirement
A SCHOOL governor has retired on a high note.Bob Atkinson has left St John’s CE School in Kearsley after serving as chairman of governors for just over ten years. Before he left he handed out awards recognising children’s achievements.He said: “I have
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Parkinson says Wanderers have had ample time to adapt to life back in the Championship
PHIL Parkinson believes Wanderers’ period of adjustment in the Championship is over.Though there are some extenuating circumstances which account for the Whites being bottom of the table after five games, no-one at Lostock has looked or excuses in the
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Bolton twins named 'Hot Shots' of film and TV industry
TWINS from Bolton have been named the people to watch in the film and television industry.Paul and Michael Clarkson, aged 29, from Smithills, have been named Broadcast’s 2017 Hot Shots in the Category for writers. Professionals nominated writers who they
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Hero boyfriend saves partner's dad from house fire
TO Angela Kelleway her boyfriend really is a hero. For her partner, Andy Jones, ran into a burning house to save her father who had been overcome by fumes. So intense was the smoke, Mr Jones, aged 30, was forced to crawl along the floor to
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Bolton-born actor to star in documentary about lack of diversity in the industry
AN ASPRING actor from Bolton is set to star in a documentary highlighting the difficulties of making it in the arts industry.Tom Stocks runs a campaign called Actor Awareness which is the subject of the upcoming feature-length documentary, The Acting
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Friends remember teens killed 10 years ago in tragic car crash
IT has been 10 years since two teenagers were tragically killed in a car crash — and their school friends remember it like it was yesterday. On December 1 2007, Jonny Sharples and Danny Harrison, both aged 17, died when their car smashed into a
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Thug who stabbed man on his own doorstep is spared jail
A THUG who stabbed a man on his own doorstep has been spared jail after a judge heard how he has begun to turn his life around.Bolton Crown Court heard how Shane Allen turned up at Colin Baker’s home in Inverlael Avenue, Bolton at 8.30pm on December 28
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A villa in Menorca - an ideal idea for families
WITH crystal-clear turquoise sea, soft white sand and baking heat - it feels like we’ve stepped foot on a Caribbean island.But this little patch of paradise is much closer to home on the lovely Mediterranean island of Menorca.The quieter of the Balearic
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Baby boy died suddenly after being put to bed
A ‘BEAUTIFUL’ well cared for baby boy died suddenly and unexpectedly after being put to bed by his mother, who fell asleep next to him.Zac-Jr David Alldred was born on March 21 weighing 8lbs 13oz and had no problems regarding his development a Bolton
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'I say some horrific things' - Jimmy Carr on why no joke is off limits
This Best Of… tour is your 12th tour show. How have you continued being so prolific?This one’s slightly different as obviously most of the jokes were already written – all I had to do was choose my favourites and then try to remember them! There’s no
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Why people should come into to Bolton town centre for a good day out
MY Saturday day out in Bolton.I dropped my wife off at her usual hairdressers in Bridge Street. Not having been into the town centre for a while I decided to drive to the new bus station to have a look after reading about it. I was really quite impressed
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Bus passengers from Moss Bank Way, New Church Road and Church Road — do you now why you have to pay more fare than people on Johnson Fold?
AS readers may be aware, the 519/520 has ceased to run.We're now fighting to get it back. Smithills Labour Party, unlike some other parties who paid lip service, fully supported the campaign in real, practical, terms from day one and will continue
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WARNING: Pet owner 'devastated' after cat is shot and has to be put down
A DEVASTATED cat owner has issued a warning after her pet was shot and had to be put down.At first it was thought that Janey Smith’s silver tabby, Marley, had been hurt in a road accident.But she was stunned when vets told her the four-year-old cat had
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Shock EFL salary cap reduction has hurt us, admits Parkinson
PHIL Parkinson admits the shock decision to reduce Wanderers’ salary cap under embargo this summer had a major impact on his recruitment.Told by the EFL in July the maximum wage he could offer new signings had been reduced to just £4,500 per week, the
