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Police searching for Nicola Bulley want to speak to 'key witness'
Lancashire Police have revealed that they are keen to speak with someone the believe might have information that could help them understand what happened to Nicola Bulley. Officers searching for Nicola Bulley want to trace a “key witness” who was
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'Huge three points' - Wanderers fans react to Cheltenham win
Wanderers made it three wins on the bounce following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Cheltenham. Kyle Dempsey got the decisive goal, finding the bottom corner with a pinpoint strike 10 minutes from time. Ian Evatt's men remain fifth in the
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Bolton actress and comedienne unveils new designer nose
Bolton actress and comedian Diane Morgan has unveiled the new look Red Nose which has been redesigned by former Apple guru Sir Jony Ive. Comic Relief's famous accessory has undergone its "most dramatic makeover" since debuting in 1988. Comic
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt gives verdict on the 1-0 win against Cheltenham
The result was all that mattered to Ian Evatt as he surmised a frustrating day’s work against Cheltenham Town. Wanderers had struggled to break down a stubborn deep-lying visiting defence until the 80th minute when Kyle Dempsey found space on the
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Cheltenham boss Wade Elliott: We had the 'better chances'
Cheltenham boss Wade Elliott says his side didn’t try to “shut up shop” during their 1-0 defeat at Wanderers. Kyle Dempsey got the decisive goal 10 minutes from time, finding the bottom corner with a pinpoint strike from outside the box. Elliott
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FULL TIME: Bolton Wanderers 1 Cheltenham Town 0
KYLE Dempsey came up with the goods for Wanderers as they edged a tense game against Cheltenham Town. The midfielder grabbed his fourth goal of the season 10 minutes from the end, after Ian Evatt’s side had huffed and puffed for virtually the whole
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Man charged after spate of burglary and vehicle crimes
A man has been charged in connection with burglary and vehicle crime offences. Christian Warburton, aged 32, of Westminster Road, Bolton, has been charged with three counts of burglary, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, four counts of theft
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Earthquake hits Lancashire town as 'computers and cabinets' shake
The earth shook on Friday night as an earthquake hit part of Lancashire. The 1.5 magnitude earthquake is believed to have struck Blackpool on Friday evening (February 3), according to the British Geological Survey. BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION
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Van with false plates seized by police
A van that police say was discovered to be displaying false number plates has been taken off the road. The van was found on Tithe Barn Street in Westhoughton yesterday, Friday, February 3, by a police community support officer following a tip off
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Last chance to book your Covid booster before they are withdrawn for majority
It's the last chance to book a Covid booster for the general public before the vaccination programme scales down in just over a week's time. They will then become unavailable to anyone under the age of 50, not in an at-risk category. Now the
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Police called after youths seen with 'imitation firearm' on town centre CCTV
Police were called to deal with a group of young people with an “imitation firearm”. Several police vehicles converged outside McDonalds in Bolton town centre on Friday evening, February 3. Witnesses described two liveried and one unmarked
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Boy, 17, arrested after girl raped in Lancashire park
A teenage boy has been arrested and a forensic tent erected in a Lancashire park following reports of a rape. Police were called to Astley Park in Chorley at around 11.15pm yesterday (Friday February 3) after receiving reports that a teenage girl
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The Top 10 most searched for conditions on the NHS website last year - See the list
Coronavirus, chickenpox and scarlet fever were among the most commonly viewed conditions on the NHS website in 2022. A 2022 Top Ten list compiled by NHS Digital shows the most popular pages related to Coronavirus, with 16.3 million visits to advice
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Netflix retracts password-sharing restrictions after being posted in error
Netflix has taken down a set of guidelines which were aimed at cracking down on password-sharing after they were posted in error across its help centre pages. The streaming service has been looking into ways to reduce the practice of Netflix users
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B Team striker Conor Carty joins St Patrick's Athletic on loan
Wanderers youngster Conor Carty has joined League of Ireland side St Patrick’s Athletic on loan until the end of November. Carty has impressed for the B Team this season and scored on his first-team debut against Tranmere in the Papa Johns Trophy
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Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Cheltenham Town - as it happened
5:51pm 👏 Congratulations to Gethin Jones on reaching 𝟭𝟬𝟬 Wanderers appearances this afternoon! 🤍 pic.twitter.com
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Family and friends question police theory that Nicola Bulley fell in river
The family and friends of a missing woman have questioned a police theory that she fell in a river. In a Facebook post, Nicola Bulley’s sister, Louise Cunningham, urged people to “keep an open mind” as there is “no evidence whatsoever” that the
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Think you know Happy Valley? Take our quiz ahead of the series finale
Happy Valley recently returned to our screens for the final time, with viewers taking in all the drama of its third series. The new six-episode BBC One drama returned on New Year’s Day following Sarah Lancashire’s character Sergeant Catherine Cawood
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2:22 A Ghost Story a 'gloriously British' West End thriller: how to get tickets
Since opening in the West End in 2021, 2:22 A Ghost Story has haunted the Noël Coward, The Gielgud, The Criterion, and now inhabits the Lyric on Shaftesbury Avenue – an impressive roster of theatres for a West End debut. It’s no surprise, Danny
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Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs in the coming months
Dog lovers have been issued a warning about letting their four-legged friends onto the bed with them. As we approach spring and the weather begins to get warmer, experts at bed and mattress retailer Happy Beds have revealed why you should avoid
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UK holidaymakers issued travel scam warning ahead of February Half Term
British holidaymakers have been issued with a travel scam warning ahead of the February Half Term. Whether you're looking to plan some quality time with the kids or you're trying to book a bargain break away, keep reading. The experts at
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Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Aldi and Asda
Tesco, Aldi, M&S and Asda are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings currently in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at a number of leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including an outbreak
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Sunday February 5
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from garden bargains to DIY must haves. Whether it’s Aldi Specialbuys or Lidl's Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out
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New world best time sets Keely up for positive year
Atherton’s Keely Hodgkinson admits she was aiming to break the world record after doing just that in the 600m at SportCity last weekend. The 20-year-old Olympic silver medallist from Tokyo 2020 clocked 1min 23.41secs at the Bryggen Sports event
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Burndeners take on the mud at Blackburn
Burnden Road Runners athletes were out and about competing well at a variety of events last weekend. And some joined the best cross-country runners across the region at Witton Park in Blackburn to compete in the Northern Athletics Championships
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The 7 unexpected items you should never clean in the dishwasher
There are a number of unexpected items you should never put in the dishwasher according to consumer choice brand Which? While the dishwasher is very useful for cleaning a number of important utensils, you can't go about throwing any old item into
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'Overwhelmed' man who learned to grow cannabis on YouTube missed unpaid work
A plumber who learned to grow cannabis from YouTube after falling on hard times during lockdown was brought back before the courts. Joseph Greyo, 33, had been given a suspended sentence last June after setting up a cannabis growing system at his
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Artist to follow in LS Lowry's footsteps as Going to the Match heads for Bolton
The hunt is on for an illustrator whose work is to stand alongside an LS Lowry masterpiece at an exhibition in the town centre. The exhibition, which will be at Bolton Museum from March 25, will boast as its centrepiece the artwork Going to the
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Almost 40 homes to be hit with power cuts next week
Almost 40 residents in Bolton will be impacted by power cuts next week as works are undertaken by Electricity North West. According to the Electricity North West website, 39 residents will be hit with cuts on February 9 in Smithills. The BL1
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Toast to Bolton pubs which spread cheer in the community
A pub chain with sites in Bolton has donated 10,000 toys to 150 different charities nationwide. The annual scheme, which was launched in 2021, ran throughout December across all 255 Hungry Horse pubs in the UK, with visitors encouraged to donate
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'Increasing council tax is malevolent' – Bolton residents brace themselves for hike
Bolton's council tax is still set to rise more than four per cent – despite some 68 per cent of people who took part in the budget consultation opposing the increase. The increase is one of multiple measures intended to address a multi-million
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Heritage improvements to the borough's oldest park will leave a 'lasting legacy'
Works are taking place at a popular Grade II listed park - the oldest park in the borough. Farnworth Park is the oldest park in the borough, officially opened in 1864, a gift from Thomas Barnes to the people of Farnworth. Now it is undergoing
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RATED: Food hygiene scores for 4 Bolton take-aways and pubs
Food hygiene inspectors have rated four eateries in the latest round of inspections. Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and management of food safety, inspectors have given two eateries a four-out-of-five
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Bolton at Home urged to show restraint over price increases
Bolton at Home has been urged to show restraint in raising prices. The body recently announced sharp rises in heating costs going from £13 to £14 per week to around £70 to £80. As well as this residents have been told if they reduce their usage
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'If he wanted them to bite, they would': Man let pack of dogs attack innocent couple
A man allowed a pack of dogs he was looking after to attack an innocent couple as they were out walking their Jack Russell. The couple had been enjoying an afternoon’s walk at Elton Reservoir on July 8 2020 when they came across Matthew Potter,
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Check your video game collection - you could be sitting on a small fortune
Research into retro video games has shown that some people might be sitting on a fortune without realising it. Technology retailer Currys has compiled a list of the ten most valuable retro games of all time. The rankings show that games made
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Biker's search for new site to create off-road biking circuit for young people
A motocross biker is desperate to find land to use as a track for young people to ride on. Daniel Rae first opened the LDR MotoX track on Irlam Farm in Westhoughton in May 2022 but he says noise complaints put an end to that. Since then, Daniel
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Food to be served up in popular tap room
Food will be served at a popular tap room. Smokehound was first created in 2021 by Boltonians Rich Hawcroft and business partner Anthony Dickinson, who both wanted to pursue their lifelong passion for BBQ food. Now they are to
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More people in Bolton struggling to use energy prepayment meters as costs rocket
Bolton's Citizens Advice branch says more people are needing help with using their energy prepayment meters amid "eye-watering" price hikes. According to new research by the national charity, one person in the country is cut off from their meter
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Sex offender targeted 'vulnerable child' he messaged on internet dating app
A sex offender targeted a vulnerable young boy after messaging him over the internet. Martyn Alcock, 63, was already on the sex offenders register for an offence he committed 10 years ago when he began messaging the 14-year-old boy on dating app
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Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman bring added zest to Lemons says writer Sam Steiner
It’s a play which has gone from becoming a surprise hit at the Edinburgh Festival to the hottest ticket in town. Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons (which hereafter we’ll shorten to one Lemons for convenience) is currently in London’s West
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Businessmen brave the Dragons' Den for £80,000 investment
Two businessmen from Greater Manchester braved the Dragons' Den and came out with £80,000 in scenes aired on BBC One. Ashley Washington and Max Thorley from Urmston, Trafford appeared on the show to ask for investment into their business, Shocal
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Tributes to 'lovely' mum-of-two who died aged 33
Tributes have paid to a mum-of-two who died at the age of 33. Katie Louise Collier was described as a 'lovely person' by her family at the inquest into her death. David Collier, Miss Collier’s dad, said: “She was a lovely person and she was
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There is more to come from 'exceptional talent' Shoretire, says Evatt
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt says Shola Shoretire is one of the most talented players he has worked with since becoming a manager. The Manchester United loanee has already shown glimpses of what he is capable of since his arrival at the University
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Fan zone to open for Wanderers' Papa Johns Trophy semi final showdown
Bolton Wanderers will be opening its doors at the Bolton Stadium Hotel to screen the Whites’ Papa Johns Trophy semi-final at Accrington Stanley. With away tickets for the tie, which kicks off at 8pm on Wednesday, February 22, sold out, the Hotel
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Why patience is key for Wanderers ahead of Cheltenham test
Cameron Jerome is expecting a tough test against Cheltenham this afternoon – and says Wanderers need to find ways to “unlock the door”. Th Whites have struggled at times this season against sides who sit back and try to be effective on the break
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Bolton's council tax set to rise – but what will I pay?
Bolton's council tax is still set to rise more than four per cent – although some 68 per cent of people are in opposition to the move. The increase is one of multiple measures intended to address a multi-million hole in the budget for the 12 months
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'I have been in tears': Dramatic pictures show mould problem at home
A woman has expressed her upset as she battles with her social housing landlord to resolve a mould problem in her home which she says is getting worse. Michelle Harris, 50, has lived at the property on Tithe Barn Crescent, Hall i' th' Wood for
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Young legal eagles swap the drama of the lecture room for the courtroom
Young legal eagles swapped the classroom for the courtroom as they got their fledgling careers off to a soaring start. Members of The Sixth Form Bolton law society are taking part in the Bar National Mock Trial competition today. They will
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Knocking the Canaries off their perch: 75yrs a Wandering by Bert Tyldesley
Bert Tyldesley followed the fortunes of Bolton Wanderers through eight decades and kept a diary of his time in the terraces. With the kind permission of his family, we bring you his reflections on that journal, entitled: 75 Years a Wandering.
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See the hygiene ratings for the McDonald's restaurants in Bolton
McDonald's is arguably the most popular fast-food chain in the world with thousands of restaurants across the UK, including in Bolton. We have six of the golden arches meaning we are never far from a Big Mac or Chicken Selects. But with each
