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Stolen farm equipment recovered after police track van

Stolen farm equipment and vehicles were recovered by police after thieves targeted a farm near Darwen. Police said a farmer woke this morning (Tuesday February 7) to discover thieves had stolen a Bob Cat and an Ifor Williams horse box overnight

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Concerns for man’s welfare after he was seen on pub roof

Police were called to a pub in Farnworth after a man was seen on the scaffolding on the roof earlier this afternoon (Tuesday, 7 February). An eyewitness said that a man was seen on the roof of The Freemasons pub on Market Street in Farnworth with

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Woman taken to hospital after 2-car crash in Holcombe

A woman has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Holcombe this evening, Tuesday. Fire engines, police and paramedics were sent to Lumb Carr Road, near the Hare and Hounds pub, following the crash just before 6.30pm. The fire service

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Nicola Bulley: ‘Criminal or suspicious’ lines of enquiry followed up, say police

Police have said ‘every single potential third-party line of enquiry’ had been followed up by officers investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley. Superintendent Sally Riley was speaking at a special press conference this afternoon (Tuesday

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Ramsbottom fire station boss joins disaster response team after deadly earthquake

Ramsbottom Fire Station's manager has flown to Turkey to help with international aid efforts after more than 5,000 people died following a devastating earthquake The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.8, struck early on Monday in Turkey’s Gaziantep

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Renewed calls for speed cameras after ANOTHER crash on notorious road

A crash took place on a Bolton road - identified as a speeding hotspot - over the weekend. Emergency services were called to Bradford Road at around 8am. It emerged a travelling vehicle had collided with a stationary one. The impact left

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Wanderers defender's gratitude for support after mother's MND diagnosis

GETHIN Jones recalls the instant support he received from former Wanderer Stephen Darby on hearing his mum had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. The Bolton defender has just passed on a cheque for £35,496 to the Darby Rimmer Foundation

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Passport warning to anyone planning a holiday this year

Holidaymakers have been warned to allow 10 weeks for new passports if they’re travelling abroad this summer. The Home Office has advised that the 10-week deadline introduced during the coronavirus pandemic would stay in place due to an “elevated

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Peterborough handed midfielder injury boost ahead of Bolton clash

Peterborough have been handed a boost on the injury front ahead of their clash with Wanderers this weekend. Midfielder Jack Taylor has had a scan after picking up an ankle injury during the 2-0 win against Forest Green at the weekend. However

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Man in hospital after 'attempted robbery' as police launch appeal

A man is in hospital after police believe he was attacked during an attempted robbery. Officers taped off an area in Halliwell after being called at 5am after concerns were raised about the man. Police cordoned off an area of Halliwell Road

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DWP reveals everyone eligible for new cost of living payments

More than 8 million families will receive the first £301 cost of living payment in spring, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have confirmed. It is the first of five cost of living payments set to be paid over the next year, totalling £1,350

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Coaching at Wanderers has helped Muamba rediscover his ‘love for the game’

Fabrice Muamba says he has the “buzz” for coaching since taking up a role in Wanderers’ Academy ranks. Muamba made 147 appearances for the Whites but was forced to cut his playing career short after suffering a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup quarter

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Long-awaited new high school will not be built in time for scheduled opening

A long-awaited high school for Radcliffe - which could take in pupils from Bolton - will not be built in time for its scheduled opening in 2024. The Department for Education (DfE) has approved education provider Star Academy to establish the new

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Increase in Bolton council tax a step away from approval ahead of budget debate

A rise in council tax of more than four per cent is one step from approval after it was given the green light by Bolton Council's cabinet. The cabinet met at the town hall on Monday to consider the proposal, one of multiple measures intended to

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Every injured Wanderers player and when they are likely to return

Wanderers are down to the bare bones ahead of this weekend’s trip to Peterborough, but when are their injured players likely to return? Several members of the Bolton squad are currently sidelined by injury, while Conor Bradley and Elias Kachunga

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Breaking: Large police presence after reports of disturbance

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RECAP: Area taped off and police on scene after reports of disturbance

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Arrest after police called to Bolton town centre

A man in his 50s was arrested after 'an incident' which involved 'a bladed article' in Bolton town centre. Officers were called to Newport Street at around 5pm on Monday, a police spokesperson said. READ MORE: Bolton's council tax set to rise

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'Everything must go' as Bury Paperchase shop holds huge closing down sale

A closing down sale is taking place at a high street stationery store less than a year after the chain moved to Bury. Paperchase's outlet on The Rock has started its closing down sale with signs on the unit stating "everything must go", "store

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What is This Morning's Spin to Win passphrase with the chance to win thousands

ITV's morning chatshow This Morning hosts the daily Spin to Win competition that sees viewers in with the chance to win thousands of pounds.  Presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield give fans of the show the chance to take part in the

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Daughter of I'm a Celeb winner rumoured to be next Love Island bombshell

Love Island contestants having links to celebrities is not an unfamiliar occurrence.   Last year's Love Island saw Michael Owen's daughter Gemma appear on the show, and now another islander with a celebrity connection is rumoured to be heading

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Lead overturned as Colls lose out in Cheshire

Atherton Collieries suffered a 2-1 NPL Premier Division defeat away to Nantwich Town on a frustrating afternoon in Cheshire. Scott Bakkor struck early to give the Colls the lead, but Dan Cockerline and Troy Bourne reversed the game for the hosts

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Mills rues lack of cutting edge as Daisy are beaten

Daisy Hill’s hopes of moving back in to the promotion play-off places suffered another blow when they fell to a 2-0 defeat to FC St Helens in the North West Counties League First Division North at New Sirs on Saturday. After Daisy had dominated

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Recap: Delays on M61 to Westhoughton as one lane closed after crash

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Mother of missing aristocrat Constance Marten pens emotional open letter to daughter

The mother of a missing aristocrat who vanished more than a month ago with her newborn baby and convicted sex offender boyfriend has issued an emotional open letter to her daughter. Virginie de Selliers pledged to stand by Constance Marten, 35,

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Manchester Airport's jobs fair takes place today with 1,500 jobs up for grabs

Manchester Airport has 1,500 jobs up for grabs at its jobs fair today (February 7). A range of employers will be at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in Manchester City Centre for the event. It will take place from 10am to 2pm today

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RETRO MATCH: When 'Super Bob' silenced Old Trafford with a goal for Wanderers

Bob Taylor wrote his name into Wanderers folklore when he scored the goal that earned a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, rocking Premier League leaders Manchester United and giving Bolton’s fans a rare treat. Twenty-five years ago, Wanderers were still

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Wanderers consider shelving matchday bus operation for supporters

Wanderers are consulting on the possibility of dropping matchday bus services to the University of Bolton Stadium. The Bolton News has been told that user numbers for the four services on matchday has dropped to the “low hundreds” in recent months

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How Mother Nature is inspiring Bolton schoolchildren to be their best

Lights, camera, action! Youngsters inspired by their beautiful rural surroundings are creating their own magial world through scriptwriting, drama and filmmaking using fairy tales and folk tales to spark their imagination. Blackrod Primary

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Fewer people in Bolton received jabs as infection rates soared

Fewer people in Bolton received the flu jab by the end of 2022 than a year earlier, new figures show. People aged over 65, clinically at-risk under-65s, pregnant women and two- to three-year-olds are encouraged to get the flu jab as they are at

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Dad of murdered woman battles for answers and changes 4 years on

The dad of a woman who was killed by her former partner in Walkden is battling to get answers and make changes when the case comes to the coroners court. Regan Tierney was stabbed to death by her ex partner Daniel Patten died in June 2019, before

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'I love them' - Corrie's Helen Flanagan is happy with her new 'boob job'

Soap star Helen Flanagan has spoken about how her confidence is back after her boob job. Posting a video on her Instagram account, she showed off her new look to her one million followers. The ex-Coronation Street actress from Bolton underwent

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Blue Peter 'Amazing Authors' competition offers children incredible opportunity

Children's TV show Blue Peter has launched its "Amazing Authors" competition, giving five to 15-year-olds the chance to showcase their talent. All they have to do is write by their own short story or poem, giving them the opportunity to win an

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Union's annual meeting will celebrate landmark anniversary

Bolton Unison's annual meeting next month will be extra special. For it will celebrate the trade union branch's 30th anniversary The Bolton local government branch of Britain’s largest trade union, Unison which represents workers across public

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'She was so loved': Family pay tribute after Bolton mum-of-three dies aged 44

The family of a "generous" mum-of-three from Bolton have paid tribute after she died aged 44. Hayley Hughes of Barton Walk, Farnworth, was found dead at her home on September 25 last year, Bolton Coroners Court heard. Paying tribute at her

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Crossing being considered for upgraded traffic calming measures after 'near misses'

A section of road which has seen its share of “near misses” is being assessed for improved traffic calming measures. A feasibility study is being carried out to determine the best way to improve the stretch of Bolton Road between the Molyneux Road

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Power cut to hit across two Bolton postcodes later this week

A power cut is set to hit nearly 40 homes across two Bolton postcodes later this week. According to Electricity North West, the cut is set to come into effect on Thursday  and will hit up to 39 homes and businesses across the BL1 6TA and BL1 6TB

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Plans for vacant ex-1,000 capacity 'New York New York' nightclub get go-ahead

What was once one of Bolton’s most prominent night clubs will now be turned into warehousing space. The one-time 1,000 capacity New York New York, and later Loco nightclub on Bridge Street in the town centre, has been empty for many years now,

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Man launched brutal one punch attack in casino which 'could have been fatal'

A man launched a savage one punch knockout blow on another man in a casino in Bolton which "could have been fatal". But Damien Shaw must wait longer to find out what punishment he will face for the attack. A judge at Bolton Crown Court said

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'No ducking it!': New head's pledge as damning report finds pupils 'do not feel safe'

A new headteacher is pledging to take action after a damning report from the education watchdog branded a Bolton school "inadequate" and found youngsters "do not feel safe". The Ofsted report found that pupils as young as 11 years old at Bolton

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'They wore bow ties and top hats': Pictures chart club's history through the decades

The history of cycling club has been brought sharply into focus by a member who has ensured its rich heritage will never been forgotten. For, photographs documenting Horwich Cycling Club’s (HCC) near-90-year history have been digitalised in a project

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Boost for historic library's new mezzanine floor plan

The transformation of Bolton’s historic library has taken another step forward with a boost to plans for a new mezzanine floor. Bolton’s iconic Le Mans Crescent central library is currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment and restoration

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'Footballers are all human beings': Wanderers boss speaks at mental health event

Bolton Wanderers' manager has spoken candidly about how mental health can affect players in the team after online abuse. Ian Evatt delivered a speech at the Mental Live event at the University of Bolton stadium about mental health in relation to

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Marketing career on the cards for Bolton at Home tenant

Tenants of Bolton At Home have until the end of February to apply for an all expenses paid digital marketing scholarship. Worth £9,000, the Digital Marketing and Data Analytics Masters Scholarship is an online course that will equip students with

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Bolton pupils treated to visits from inspirational people to fire their aspirations

Pupils at Ladybridge Primary School have been treated to visits from inspirational people as part of the schools "Aspirations Week". The young people benefitted from hearing about the experiences of local politicians, police officers, engineers

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Experts warn drivers over 'illegal' footwear that could see fines of £2,500

While most motorists have sat through a theory test, many are still unaware of driving habits that could land them serious fines. The car fines team over at ThriftyFamily have pulled together some of the most commonly asked driving questions on

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Win a private cinema screening for you and your mates

The Light cinema in Bolton’s Market Place are offering the chance for 20 people to enjoy a private screening. The cinema is running a competition with the winner having the chance to have a cinema screen all to themselves and up to 20 of their

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Evatt 'concerned' as Wanderers down to bare bones for Peterborough trip

WANDERERS’ lack of options has got Ian Evatt worried as they head towards another crunch promotion showdown at Peterborough United. Guaranteed to be without eight first team players on Saturday, the Whites boss is unsure whether Randell Williams

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School serving up free breakfasts to help families tackle cost of living crisis

A school has introduced free breakfasts for its pupils amid the cost of living crisis. Smithills School is offering the complimentary morning meals for students as families struggle to cope with rising costs. The scheme, which started on Monday

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New e-cig store gets green light as major precinct transformation continues

The redevelopment of a key borough high street is set to continue apace with a betting shop set to be divided into a new e-cigarette store. The shop is on Brackley Street, Farnworth, which is one of the town’s key shopping areas and central to

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Free arts and craft session to come to Bolton

A free arts and craft session is taking place at a primary school in Bolton. The "messy church" session will include food and plenty of fun for all the family. There will be lots of games and activities for everyone to get involved in, including

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Estate agent says inflation will not be as high as 13.5 per cent this year

A Bolton estate agent says it is "unlikely" inflation will rise to 13.5 percent this year. Last year saw inflation in the North West hit 13.5 percent, the highest in the country. And now it has been revealed the number of mortgage approvals