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Parkinson: "Harsh" red card cost Wanderers at Bristol City

PHIL Parkinson believes a “harsh” red card given to winger Filipe Morais was the turning point in his side’s seventh successive defeat, at Bristol City. Wanderers had just fallen behind to £5.3million striker Famara Diedhiou’s 40th minute strike

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MARC ILES' BIG MATCH VERDICT: Bristol City 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

THE agony continues for Wanderers and the wait for a goal stretches on towards an 11th hour… but it is hard not to feel some sympathy for the plight of Phil Parkinson’s side right now. There had been little in the contest up until Famara Diedhiou

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Six-year-old boy injured after being hit by car

A SIX-year-old boy had to be taken to hospital after he was hit by a car.  Police were called to Tonge Moor Road, near to The Starkie Arms pub, shortly after 6pm on Tuesday, September 26.  The boy suffered injuries to his head and legs and

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7 people connected to reptile centre accused of animal welfare offences

SEVEN people connected to a reptile charity that was raided by the RSPCA and police have appeared in court. Nick's Arc in Oxford Street, previously called MagnaRep, was shut down by officers in April and the group appeared for a first hearing in

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Moses Gate bridge will not fully reopen until NEXT YEAR

A BRIDGE which has been closed since it was damaged by a burst water main will not fully reopen until next year. Moses Gate bridge, which carries traffic from Bolton Road and Egerton Street over the rail line, has been closed since the burst in

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MATCHDAY LIVE: Bristol City 2 Bolton Wanderers 0

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Victim of blood contamination overjoyed to be able to seek damages

A DAD-OF-THREE who contracted hepatitis C via a blood transfusion said he is ecstatic to have won a ruling allowing him and other victims to launch a High Court group action seeking damages over contaminated blood products.David Fielding from Morris Green

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Owner given 11 month jail sentence - but released on same day - after police shoot dangerous dogs

A MAN whose dogs were shot dead by police after they ran amok in a park has been sentenced to 11 months in prison. But because Daniel Hennessy has been in custody since the incident on April 2 and already served more than half the sentence, he

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Eddie Davies: Parkinson is the right man for Bolton Wanderers

WANDERERS life president and former owner Eddie Davies believes Phil Parkinson is the right man to lead the club forward. The Isle of Man-based businessman, who grew up in Little Lever, threw his support behind Parkinson in a radio interview aired

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RECAP: Man sentenced for having dog dangerously out of control

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Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a street stabbing. Police received a report shortly after 8.50am today that a 17-year-old boy had been stabbed on Chorley Road, Swinton. He was taken to hospital where

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Lost London bus driver demolishes shelter in morning smash

A COACH driver who lost his way in Bolton this morning ended up demolishing a bus shelter. The National Express driver, who had travelled to the town from London, was attempting to do a three point turn on Blackhorse Street and hit the shelter

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Motorbike racer Curtis Rothwell returns from year out with double victory

MOTORBIKE racer Curtis Rothwell came back with a bang after almost a year out of the saddle.The 28-year-old Bolton rider returned to Aintree for the final championship round of the Superbike and Powerbike series.And it was like he had never been away

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Meet the Bolton businesswoman hoping to become Alan Sugar's next Apprentice in hit TV show

A BOLTON businesswoman is hoping to prove she has what it takes to be Alan Sugar's next apprentice. The Apprentice returns to BBC One on Wednesday, October 4 and the 18 competing candidates have now been revealed. Among them, is Michaela Wain

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Cordon lifted in park where body was found

POLICE have lifted a cordon at a site where a body was found in a Bolton park. As reported, police were called to Leverhulme Park at around 11.15am on Sunday after volunteers from conservation group Bolton North East Wildlife Trial found what they believed

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Report and results from Saturday's Bolton parkrun

IT was a really fast show at the head of the parkrun field on Saturday morning with no fewer than six of the first 12 to cross the line chalking up new personal-best times.Lewis Aldred got his third PB in his last six runs at Bolton when he slashed an

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Thieves cause crash that leaves woman trapped in car and requiring hospital treatment

THIEVES driving a stolen vehicle caused a head-on smash that left a woman trapped and injured in her car. Firefighters had to cut the woman free following the collision in Church Road, Smithills. The pair in the other car had broken into a

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WRESTLING: National talent squad place is on champion Charlie's bucket list

YOUNG wrestler Charlie Meadows has his eye on a place on the national talent squad after impressing in a prestigious European tournament.The 12-year-old, who is a member of Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club, won all three of his bouts to claim gold at the

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Colls suffer loss at Mossley

BUOYED by Monday night’s win against Colwyn Bay, Atherton Collieries were brought instantly back down to earth with a 2-0 defeat at Mossley in Evo-Stik North.On a stodgy pitch, Colls struggled to make any leeway and, after falling behind three minutes

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Dan Knight wins Sandman Legend title in first attempt at half Ironman distance

TRIATHLETE Dan Knight proved he could go the distance when he won a prestigious competition in Anglesey.The 28-year-old from Lostock won the Sandman Legend title at his first attempt at the half Ironman distance.He completed the event's 1,900m swim

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Council's £1billion vision for town centre gets green light

THE £1billion plan to transform the town centre has been given the green light — and has received the backing of opposition political parties.The cabinet at Bolton Council officially approved the huge masterplan to redevelop the town centre by creating

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Mum who lost daughter aged just nine urges people to Stand Up to Cancer

A MUM who tragically lost her nine-year-old daughter to cancer has been joined by her colleagues in promoting a national campaign to help raise vital funds. Karen Kelly lost her daughter Georgia at the end of 2015 to neuroblastoma, a disease she had battled

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Refugees, asylum seekers and homeless people take chance to make new friends

PEOPLE from all backgrounds came together to enjoy food and one another’s company at the weekend.Refugees, asylum seekers and homeless people were among those who joined the Big Bolton Bring and Share at Friends Meeting House, in Silverwell Street on

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Church presents knitted gifts to Namibian children

A NAMIBIA evening will be held at Holy Trinity Church to inform the community about a recent trip to the African country.The Horwich church will give a presentation on Friday, September 29, detailing the visit undertaken by the Rev Caroline Tracey, her

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PICTURES: Hunt is on for Bolton's very own Jane Eyre

HOPEFULS have been showing off their talent in the hunt to find a young Jane Eyre.More than 30 youngsters packed into the Octagon theatre on Saturday as it held its latest round of auditions.This time the theatre is on the hunt for 10 young actors to

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School for pupils with mental health difficulties is 'good with outstanding features'

A SPECIALIST independent school has been awarded a rating of ‘good with outstanding features’ in its first Ofsted inspection. Raise Education and Wellbeing School in Holmeswood Road, Great Lever was inspected in July, 12 months after it first opened

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'He would be very proud of what we are doing' — Father inspires brother's journey

A PATIENT who had one of the longest stays at Bolton Hospice has inspired his family to go the extra mile.Steve Bradshaw was diagnosed with brain cancer in July 2015 and was cared for by the charity for 10 weeks before his death in March last year aged

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BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Barr Hill's winning start continues

BARR Hill made it three wins out of three to go to the top of the Bolton at Home Sunday League Division Two, but they had to fight all the way as Bolton Town put up a good fight before Luke Jones' last-minute goal.Bolton Town started the game better

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Independent businesses can win free shopping centre space for three months

START-UP and independent businesses could win a free space in the Market Place Shopping Centre, as part of a £300,000 national initiative.Free Space+ has been launched by Revo, the retail property and place-making organisation, in partnership with nine

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PICTURES: Young people perform with one of world's top brass bands

ONE of top brass bands in the world performed in Bolton for a special fundraising concert.Foden’s Band took to the stage for Create Brass Explosion at Claremont House, Halliwell, in support of Create Boltones, which offers young people the chance to learn

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Wanderers have hit a new low

ON Saturday at the Macron, Bolton hit a new low — a sixth successive game without scoring a goal for the first time in its history.Now, still without a win and only two points from 27, they lost 3-0 at home to the only other Championship team still winless

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MPs right to unite over Hulton Park plans

HATS off to our MPs Chris Green and Yasmin Qureshi, who have put their party politics to one side and declared their interest in the saving of Hulton Park (September 22).Much has been written about the demise and affect on the area if the golf course

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Election decision flies in the face of democracy

ONCE again, Cllr Morris and his Labour colleagues have shown their utter contempt for the democracy.Let us examine the facts behind Labour’s unilateral decision that Bolton should not be included in the pilot scheme requiring voters to prove their identity

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'It was the easiest decision I have ever made' — how drastic surgery changed a woman's life

AFTER undergoing an invasive procedure to save her from a destructive disease, a woman from Horwich has stood up to face the camera.When Jay Walker was 18, her mum Allison Wardell discovered she had breast cancer for the first time.She successfully battled

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'It changed my life' — mum who lost house to debt now helping others

A MUM who found herself homeless with two young sons is inspiring others to seek help.Melanie Gatis lost her job and then her Lostock home after falling into debt.However, the 46-year-old has turned her life around after a Bolton church scheme stepped

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Bereaved families honoured as new memorial to fallen firefighters unveiled

THE daughter of a Bolton firefighter watched as a memorial to firefighters was unveiled in Bury on Friday. Emma Hughes, aged 44, attended a brief ceremony where Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham revealed a statue to commemorate firefighters who lost

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Remains found in Leverhulme Park are those of a man, police confirm

REMAINS found in undergrowth at Leverhulme Park are those of a man, police have confirmed.Officers were called to the park at about 11.15 am on Sunday after volunteers from conservation group Bolton North East Wildlife Trail found what they believed to

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Neighbours 'frustrated' at continuing unauthorised luxury homes saga

FRUSTRATED neighbours have expressed concern over the length of time it is taking to deal with five controversial luxury homes that were built without permission.The partially-built mansions at Grundy Fold Farm in Chorley Old Road, Horwich, were put up

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FLASHBACK: Can you identify the football team?

THIS week’s nostalgia section features two old photographs of a football team sent in from Devon.They have been sent to The Bolton News by Dr Peter Watkinson, from Broadhempston, who is researching his grandfather Hugh Watkinson, back row far right above

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School rated ‘good with outstanding features’

A SPECIALIST independent school has been awarded a rating of ‘good with outstanding features’ in its first Ofsted inspection.Raise Education and Wellbeing School in Holmeswood Road, Great Lever was inspected in July, 12 months after it first opened.The

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Patient records to be shared across Bolton health services

A NEW system has been launched which hopes to improve the way in which patients are treated in Bolton.The Bolton Care Record is a shared computer record of a person's health and social care details.Launched yesterday, it means a professional in the

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Twenty eight languages spoken but all children understand the language of success

A PRIMARY school is most definitely speaking the language of success.Pupils at St Michael's CE Primary School may speak a total of 28 different languages — but they all understand the word 'succeed'.The school in Great Lever has been recognised

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Care is only as good as the carers providing it

REGARDING recent reports and letters about home care standards.With experience of four agencies more than 18 months and many carers, it is certainly true that such work is challenging and whatever care plans specify, carers do about as much as they want

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Nothing is won yet, warns Old Bolts boss Eccleshare

HIS side may be unbeaten and sitting pretty at the top of the Lancashire Amateur League, but Steve Eccleshare has no intention of counting his chickens just yet.Old Boltonians extended their unbeaten record in the Premier Division to six games, having

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Tempest take three points while Hart hopes Turton injuries clear up soon

TEMPEST United continued their good form with a satisfying 3-1 win at home to local rivals Turton.Nathan Monson’s double, with Jordan Coop hitting a stunning third goal, gave the hosts victory although they were thankful a missed penalty by their opponents

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Tempest take three points while Hart hopes Turton injuries clear up soon

TEMPEST United continued their good form with a satisfying 3-1 win at home to local rivals Turton.Nathan Monson’s double, with Jordan Coop hitting a stunning third goal, gave the hosts victory although they were thankful a missed penalty by their opponents

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Ex-Bristol City favourite Wilbraham will make his mark, says Parkinson

BRISTOL City’s players held a minute’s silence to mark Aaron Wilbraham’s departure to Bolton Wanderers – now Phil Parkinson hopes the former Robins striker can quiet Ashton Gate as well.Desperate to find a winning formula after a club record SIX games

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Town named one of UK hotspots for 'crash for cash' scams

BOLTON has been named as one of the UK’s motor insurance fraud hotspots. The town is the seventh-worst nationally when it comes to Crash for Cash scams, which see criminals manufacture collisions and later make fraudulent insurance claims, according

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Parkinson hasn't given up on putting the pride back into Wanderers

PHIL Parkinson will try to press the reset button on Wanderers’ season as they head to Bristol City tonight.Still smarting from a dire home defeat against Brentford, the manager is seeking to move on quickly at Ashton Gate and finally put a win on the