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Health warning issued to Brits as UK temperatures drop to -3C

Brits are being urged to prepare for freezing conditions as temperatures are expected to drop below -3C.  It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold weather health warning, asking the public to stay warm and check on vulnerable

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Wanderers youngster Max Conway extends Buxton loan

B Team youngster Max Conway has extended his loan at non-league side Buxton for the remainder of the season. Conway has made a positive impression at the National League North side since joining back in November. The left-back was a regular

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Demolition to prepare key town centre gateway site for development almost complete

Demolition at Church Wharf has entered its final stage, as work continues to prepare the town centre site for future redevelopment. Bolton Council set aside some of a £100 million investment to take ownership of a number of properties at Church

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Police introduce new operation to help find missing people

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is eager to improve the way it deals with missing people. National Missing Person’s Day on February 3 has provided the force with reminder that more than 20,000 people go missing across the region each year.

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Developer wants to ‘re-write the rules’ on town centre living

Houses are set to be built on various plots of land around the Bradshawgate area of Bolton with a developer pledging to "re-write the rules" on town centre living. Manchester based developers Capital & Centric said they planned to create "Neighbourhood

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Cameron Jerome on ‘difficult’ Luton exit and new challenge at Wanderers

Cameron Jerome says leaving Luton was a “difficult” choice but is excited about what lies ahead at Wanderers. The forward has already made a couple of appearances off the bench since his arrival at the University of Bolton Stadium. Jerome only

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Plea date set for Wanderers footballer and his father who face assault charge

A Wanderers footballer and his father have been given a date when they will be asked to formally enter their pleas to an assault allegation. Midfielder Kyle Dempsey, 27, of Magnolia Way, Blackpool, a former Carlisle United player, is charged alongside

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Are fans really being 'cheated' out of football by the time-wasters?

Anyone who paid to watch Saturday’s game against Cheltenham Town saw the ball in play for just under 45 per cent of the time. The shocking stat underlines why so many Bolton Wanderers fans have voiced their displeasure at some of the timewasting

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Dad tried to meet 'girl' after sending sexual messages - but was snared by police

A married dad who tried to meet a "12-year-old girl" in a retail park after sending sexual messages to online was snared by undercover police officers.  Martin Taylor, of York Avenue, Preston, started sending messages to a user named "Hollie" on

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Couple win holiday in 'dream come true'

A couple from Horwich have their “dream come true” by winning a free holiday worth more than £4,000. Sharon Garthwaite, 67, was one of almost 6,000 entrants in the competition run by Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agent. Sharon

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Peterborough 'finding ways to win' ahead of Wanderers clash

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson says his side are “finding ways to win” ahead of their upcoming clash with Wanderers. Ferguson’s side have racked up three successive victories as they aim to climb into the League One play-off places. Posh

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GMP 'among the best' at answering emergency calls

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Force Contact Centre answered emergency 999 calls in less than one second last week. It's an impressive turnaround for the force, as 18 months ago callers were waiting an average of 89 seconds for an answer.

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Bolton: Traffic lights stop working at major town centre junction

Traffic signals at a major junction in Bolton have stopped working this morning, Monday.  The lights at the function of Trinity Street and Black Horse Street are not working.  Traffic appears to be coping well but drivers are being forced to

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BBC viewers say ending of Happy Valley was 'rushed' with storylines unresolved

BBC viewers tuned in to see the final episode of series three of Happy Valley last night (Sunday, February 5) and their reactions were mixed. While some took to Twitter to share that they thought the final episode of series three was “rushed”,

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This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller warns dog owners over 'excessive' pet habits

With pet owners worried about the cost of living crisis, most will be looking for ways to save themselves from any unforeseen bills. New research conducted by DNA testing company Wisdom Panel and pet health tracker brand Whistle Health revealed

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RECAP: Drivers warned of delays amid queueing traffic in Farnworth

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School which burnt to the ground is celebrating 50 years of teaching children

Youngsters stepped back in time to mark a milestone anniversary in their school's history. Harwood Meadows Primary opened its doors in January 1973. To celebrate the landmark, staff and pupils came dressed in the fashion of the day and learning

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Visitors to Bolton have their say on how town centre parking can be improved

Residents have had their say on how the parking offering could be improved in Bolton town centre. Having revealedhat Bolton Council earned more than £1m from parking tickets over a 12-month period, The Bolton News asked members of the public to

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Bolton car dealership thanked for helping Father Christmas over festive season

Rotary Club members have presented car dealership KIA with a thank you certificate after the company supplied them with a car to tow Santa’s Sleigh over the festive period. President Peter James-Robinson of the Rotary Club of Horwich visited KIA

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Free Stay Safe courses women and girls to help protect them when out and about

Women and girls are invited to take part in courses designed to keep them safe when they are out and about. The free Stay Safe course is for women and girls aged 13 and over and are being run in New Bury to learn vital skills. These include

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Thousands of Bolton workers back pay rise claim for 'vital' council and school staff

Thousands of Bolton workers have swung behind a major new claim aimed at raising pay for ‘vital’ workers. This comes as unions, including, Unison, lodge a claim for council employees all over the country to receive a wage rise of 12.7 per cent.

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'Trade is suffering due to town centre parking offer' says business owner

A business owner has said that the parking situation in Bolton town centre is having a negative impact on trade. Julian Holt, owner of Premier Bed Stores on Central Street – the same street which had a car park until January last year - says that

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Bolton-based property investor spends £4.5m expanding its portfolio

A Bolton-based commercial property investor has acquired two new properties worth combined £4.5m as its UK portfolio grows. Commercial property specialists Millfield Estates, operated from Deakins Mill Way, Egerton, has acquired a Grade II listed

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The Bolton roads where people get the most parking tickets which cost motorists £1M

A staggering £1m was collected in parking fines in just one year, The Bolton News can exclusively reveal. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the total mount of money pocketed by the local authority was £1,105,418.28. That sum was generated

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Bolton swimming pools go green for the planet

Four  pools in Bolton have signed up to a swimming products recycling scheme. The idea behind the scheme run by Leisure Loops, aims to address the amount of waste generated by pools that reaches landfill or gets incinerated each year. The Sir

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Residents invited to free online lecture on apprenticeships

Bolton School is hosting a free online talk about apprenticeships as part of its Perspectives Lectures series. On Tuesday, February 7, three alumni of the school will talk about their experiences with apprenticeships, both as apprentices and as

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'It's a beacon': Maxine Peake on why she backs calls to save historic theatre

A Bolton born celebrity and television star has backed calls to save Oldham Coliseum saying local theatre is a "vital human need" for creatives and aspiring performers. Maxine Peake is a famous actress best known for her roles as Twinkle in the

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Banned driver crashed after leading police on high speed chase in Bolton

A dangerous driver tried to pass himself off as a passenger after crashing while trying to escape from police. Mohammed Khan, 27, was spotted by police driving ‘suspiciously’ in a grey Audi on Chorley New Road on August 16 last year. Police

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Parents of twins born at just 25 weeks say a huge thank you to Bolton medics

Parents who will be forever grateful to the medics at Royal Bolton Hospital for looking after their twins who were born at just 25 weeks have handed just under £20,000 in the way of a thank you. Alex Grice and her partner Declan's twins Archie

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Woman's fall from wheelchair outside her home after car parks partly on the pavement

A Bolton woman who uses a wheelchair has described the “terrifying” moment she fell out of her chair outside her home because a car was parked partly on the pavement. Carlene Kirton lives on Campbell Street, Farnworth, in a row of bungalows which

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Why Wanderers should be taken 'seriously' in the promotion race

EFL pundit Dean Ashton reckons Wanderers should be taken “seriously” in the League One promotion race. Ian Evatt’s men have won their last three matches following Saturday’s 1-0 victory against Cheltenham. Kyle Dempsey got the decisive goal

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James Trafford: 'Wembley would be a lovely way to finish... But only if we won!'

JAMES Trafford knows exactly what he wants for a leaving gift when he goes back to Manchester City in the summer. By his own admission, the England Under-21 goalkeeper has grown up at the University of Bolton Stadium over the last year, managing

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Train operator Northern slashes prices for Bolton commuters

Train operator Northern has slashed its prices on a popular route from Bolton. And from Thursday those travelling from Bolton to Manchester can do so for £3 return. Northern says it has has chosen this popular route to introducing ‘£3 Thursdays

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Pocket park and walking route planned to transform unused River Irwell site

Proposals for a new "pocket park" in Radcliffe are set to be debated today, Monday, in an effort to increase access to community spaces in the town. The new park, which could be constructed on Stand Lane and Mill Bank, would replace a currently

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Bolton MP visits war-torn Ukraine to help understand situation on the ground

The MP for Bolton West has spoken about his visit to Ukraine as he plays his part in helping the UK government understand how it can best help the situation following the Russian invasion. Chris Green, who sits as vice chair on the All Party Parliamentary

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'We have to get used to it!' - More frustration on the way, warns Ian Evatt

AFTER Wanderers ground out another win in their promotion chase, Ian Evatt predicted that more opponents will look to frustrate and contain at the UniBol this season. Cheltenham Town came within 10 minutes of strangling a point from a challenging

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'I've never known it be so quiet': Community cafe calls for volunteers

A Radcliffe community café has called for volunteers to help their not-for-profit venue amid the cost-of-living crisis.  In the heart of the town, the Outreach café and its volunteers have been working to meet the needs of customers through their

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Hike at night at Rivington Pike to celebrate International Women's Day

A women’s group is leading a hike to Rivington Pike in the dark for International Women’s Day. Wild Women Adventure with Soul is  based around spirituality and nature. With more than 4,000 women involved, the band of women have organised Light

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Veteran charity which raised millions for Ukraine set for masquerade ball

A Bolton-based charity that has made 48 trips into war-torn Ukraine, delivering vital medical and humanitarian aid, is calling on businesses to support its forthcoming fundraiser. As well as helping those affected by the war, Veteran’s Army also

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Talks held to try and avert 'eye watering' energy bills hike for 1000s of tenants

Talks have been held to try and avert ‘eye watering’ rises in fuel bills for thousands of Bolton tenants. It comes asBolton at Home, the borough’s largest housing provider, consults tenants about plans to raise bills for communal boilers from around