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PICTURES: Meet the tribute acts starring on Paddy's new talent show
THIS Saturday Paddy McGuinness will be playing host to the likes of Amy Winehouse, George Michael and Prince for a brand new BBC show.The Bolton comic is heading-up the “entertainment spectacular, Even Better Than the Real Thing when the 60-minute special
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Filthy, foul-mouthed and thought-provoking fun during Octagon's latest production
Rita, Sue and Bob Too Octagon Theatre Andrea Dunbar's play about a sleazy married man who has an affair with two schoolgirls at the same time, set against the backdrop of a poor, working class housing estate in Bradford in Margaret Thatcher's
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Lamborghini supercar seized by police after being driven 'anti-socially'
A HIGH-POWERED supercar has been seized by police after reports that it was being driven anti-socially. The Lamborghini Huracan was seized by officers in Bolton last week. Police were called to reports of the car being driven in an anti-social
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Sheffield Wednesday boss Carvalhal "feared for safety" at the Macron Stadium
SHEFFIELD Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal says he felt “fear and threat” after being sent to the stands at the Macron Stadium last month. The Portuguese coach was given his marching orders by referee David Webb along with Phil Parkinson after a
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Creepy figure appears in shopping centre - but spotting 'It' could win you a prize...
HORROR movie It has smashed box office records in its opening weekend - and now a ghostly figure from the film has popped up in Market Place shopping centre. The film, based on Stephen King's 1986 novel, tells of a horrifying entity that terrorises
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Parkinson gives Baptista credit for Under-23s appearance
EVEN the appearance of Julio Baptista could not prevent Wanderers' development squad from crashing 5-0 at QPR. The former Brazil striker was given international clearance to appear for David Lee's Under-23s as he bids to try and win a contract
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Storm Aileen - Weather warning of power cuts, damage to buildings and transport disruption in 75mph winds
VERY strong winds reaching 75mph in some places are expected this evening and tomorrow. The Met Office has issued a weather warning affecting the North West from 8pm on Tuesday to 10am on Wednesday. Storm Aileen is the first storm to be named
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Vigil to be held in protest against arms sales to Saudi Arabia
A SILENT vigil will be held tomorrow to protest against arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the bombing of Yemen.Members of the Bolton Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Stop the War group will gather outside the MBDA weapons manufacturing site at Logistics
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Man arrested after alleged abduction attempt on nine-year-old girl at holiday park
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to abduct a nine-year-old girl at a holiday park. Merseyside Police confirmed it had taken a 21-year-old man from Bolton into custody following reports of a 'disturbance' at Pontins in Southport
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Politic hat-trick inspires Wanderers Under-18s
DENNIS Politic netted a hat-trick as Wanderers Under-18s bounced back from home defeat to QPR with a 3-1 triumph against Charlton Athletic on Saturday.The 17-year-old Romanian gave Nicky Spooner's side the lead and added two more in the second half
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Julio Baptista to feature for Wanderers' reserves at QPR
JULIO Baptista is scheduled to play for Wanderers’ Under-23s later today in an effort to prove his fitness. The former Brazil international, who has played in Europe for the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Roma and Malaga, has been given international
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YOU'RE THE BOSS: Which Wanderers side would you pick to face Sheffield United?
WANDERERS are looking for their first win of the season and have a pile of injuries which are eating into their embargo-affected squad... So which team to YOU choose to face Sheffield United. David Wheater, Derik Osede and Stephen Darby will be
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VIDEO: Dozens of runners complete half marathon - despite the event being cancelled
A RUNNER has completed the cancelled Bolton Community Half Marathon course as a tribute to his late father with dozens of others who had signed up for the event. Mark Sutton was left devastated when the run was pulled at the 11th hour denying him
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New art exhibition celebrates (and also pokes fun at) Bolton
A NEW exhibition will both celebrate and poke fun at Bolton. Entitled 'LOCAL' it has been put together by three artists, who are also members of the town’s neo:artists organisation, and two guest exhibitors. The artwork – which includes photography
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Bolton seeks its young Jane to star in Brontë’s famous love story
THE Octagon Theatre is looking for young stars to help it kick off 2018.Bolton's biggest theatre will be starting the new year with an adaption of Jane Eyre.Charlotte Bronte’s masterpiece has been adapted for the stage by Lorna French and will be
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Did Cllr Sean Hornby make a mistake by bringing UKIP leader hopeful to Bolton?
HOW unedifying and disconcerting it was to see Councillor Sean Hornby pictured warmly welcoming Anne Marie Waters, candidate for the UKIP leadership and anti-Islamist.Miss Waters seeks only to serve her own misguided and malicious political ends. More
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Parkinson: Wanderers need to get stronger
PHIL Parkinson has warned Wanderers they must get stronger, or face the consequences. Pride stung by a 3-0 home defeat against a rampant Middlesbrough, the Whites boss admits his team have lacked a physical edge since their return to the Championship
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How to keep Alzheimer's at bay
THE purpose of this article is not to present the incidence and statistics of Alzheimer's but to discuss some measures which can either prevent or delay the onset of the conditionAlzheimer's is a disorder of brain and mind and often affects other
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GP tells of 'chilling' moment he narrowly avoided head on crash in St Peter's Way
A GP has told of the ‘chilling’ moment he and his wife narrowly avoided a head-on crash with a car driving the wrong way down the A666. Dr Stuart Shaw and his wife Debbie were returning to their home in Bromley Cross last Wednesday at about 10.30pm
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Family tell of their terror after cars are torched in front of homes
A FAMILY have spoken of their fear of being targeted again after their sports cars were torched in front of their homes.Firefighters were called to Laxford Grove, Ladybridge, in the early hours of Saturday morning to reports that two Mercedes cars, parked
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Mystery still surrounds death of 25-year-old warehouse worker
MYSTERY still surrounds the death of a 25-year-old man who was found dead on his bedroom floor by his mother. An inquest heard that a pathologist has been unable to find the cause of Alex Bullworthy's death. Mr Bullworthy, a warehouse worker
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What is the secret of happiness — these children know
CHILDREN at a primary school are all smiles — because they know the secret of happiness.St Catherine's School has been judged as an outstandingly happy school after a visit by the happiness inspector.The primary school in Horwich along with neighbouring
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Like it or not, the nuclear 'deterrent' has kept us free of a global war since the end of World War Two
MALCOLM Pittock asserts that if nation states can claim the right to hold defensive nuclear weapons then so should other countries, i.e North Korea, if defence reasons are cited (Nuclear Dilemma. Letters, September 7).But then, Mr Pittock, would you really
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Business of the Week - Ever tried football zorbing?
BSS Leisure operates as part of Bolton School Services Limited and provides a broad range of quality leisure services for the local community. Operating after 6pm on weekdays, at the weekend and during the holidays of Bolton School, the business is managed
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MONDAY PEOPLE: Why life is blooming marvellous for Gillian
GILLIAN Platt has seen Harwood blossom along with her floral art career. And along the way she has helped thousands of people to enjoy the skill as well as having national influence and being awarded an MBE. Perhaps with that sort of pedigree
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MARC ILES' MONDAY MATCH VERDICT: Wanderers 0 Middlesbrough 3
COMMON sense thankfully still prevails around the Macron Stadium after six winless games in the Championship, but one wonders for how long it will last?Wanderers fans walked away disappointed but pragmatic after watching their side outclassed by Middlesbrough.They
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£1 million revamp of two key town centre streets planned
A £1 MILLION transformation of a key town centre thoroughfare is next on the council's redevelopment agenda. Work to make Knowsley Street and Oxford Street more attractive for shoppers is expected to begin later this year. The proposals, which
