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Is Twitter down? What we know so far as users report app and website issues

Twitter users were reporting issues with the social media site on Wednesday evening. Tweeters were left unable to navigate the site, post tweets or even log in to the platform. According to Down Detector, issues started at around 9.49 pm with

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Love Island: Dad Carl told Claudia Fogarty to find man that’s ‘not a d***head'

Blackburn’s Claudia Fogarty officially entered the Love Island villa in last night’s show (February 7) and revealed her famous dad had an honest chat with her before she entered. Claudia, whose father is Blackburn former World Superbike champion

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One woman taken to hospital after fire at house in Halliwell

One woman has been taken to hospital for checks after a fire started at a house on Elgin Street in Halliwell this evening. Fire crews were called to the property at around 6.50pm and were on the scene for around an hour. Read more: Police appeal

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Car seized in Bolton after driver has no insurance

A car has been seized in Bolton after it was discovered the driver had no insurance. Greater Manchester Police spotted the vehicle on Moss Bank Way and was pulled over. Read more: Police appeal for a man wanted on recall to prison The car

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Police are appealing for a man wanted on recall to prison

Police are appealing for a man from Bury who is wanted on recall to prison. Ronan Liam Korby, who also goes by the name Lee Waterworth is from Bury but is believed to have recently travelled out of the Bolton area. Read more: Bolton Central

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Supermarket evacuated whilst police carry out 'extensive search'

Supermarket staff and shoppers were evacuated at Tesco Extra in Horwich today after what police described as 'suspicious circumstances'. Customers were being turned away just before 1pm today (Wednesday February 8) as the store closed for a couple

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WATCH: Gethin Jones on Darby Rimmer Foundation and Peterborough trip

Wanderers defender Gethin Jones speaks to the media about the Darby Rimmer Foundation and Saturday's trip to Peterborough.

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'Negligence' to blame for collapse of steel business with a base in Bolton

'Negligence' is to blame for the collapse of a steel business with a premises in Bolton, a steelworkers' union claimed. Aartee Bright Bar, which says it is the UK's largest distributor of engineering steel products, called in administrators Alvarex

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RECAP: Shoppers evacuated from supermarket as police on scene

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James Norton discusses 'pressure' of filming final scenes of Happy Valley

Happy Valley has finally concluded its run after three series and 18 episodes, and one of its stars has talked about the "pressure" of filming its final scenes. James Norton, who played Tommy Lee Royce on the show, was appearing on The News Agents

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Bolton's custody suite closed soon after reopening after safety concerns raised

The custody suite at Bolton Central Police Station was shut months after it reopened as a result of concerns raised by inspectors from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The team from HMICFRS came

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"Bolton, Barnsley & Wycombe don’t lose many games" - Posh chief's promotion aim

Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony believes his club can gate-crash the League One promotion party. Posh welcome Wanderers to the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday having won all three of their games since Darren Ferguson was installed

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Former Wanderers man in 'advanced talks' over Birmingham role

Former Wanderers man Frank McParland is reportedly in “advanced talks” to take up a role at Birmingham. McParland served as the Whites’ general manager during Sammy Lee’s brief stint in the dugout. He is best known for his time at Liverpool

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Radcliffe FC announce departure of controversial player day after scoring hat-trick

A controversial footballer has "left" Radcliffe FC a day after scoring a hat-trick on his debut following a public backlash.  David Goodwille was ruled by a judge in a civil case in 2017 in Scotland to have raped a woman. Last night, Tuesday

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Vet warns dog owners of dangerous winter toxins and other health risks

Dog owners have been warned about some of the dangers around when walking their dogs this month, as temperatures could plummet as low as -6C. Taking your dog for a walk once or twice a day is imperative for your dog’s overall health but what are

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Trio caught after car chase sentenced for ram raid on shop

Two Bolton men and an accomplice caused £18,000-worth of damage and stole £10,000-worth of stock in a ram raid on an e-bike shop. Saul Blackley, of Goldrill Avenue, Breightmet, Jordan Buckle, of Dickinson Street, Horwich, and Adam Hodson, of Suffolk

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Met Office says major event which caused Beast from the East 'likely' this month

The Met Office has said a weather event which brought the Beast from the East to the UK in 2018 is “now likely to take place”. The forecaster says a major Sudden Stratospheric Warning (SSW) is expected to happen in late February or early March.

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'Time for some piping bag love' - Paddy on his new role in the GBBO tent

He's turned his hand to almost everything, but the heat really will be on for Bolton's Paddy McGuinness in his new role - or should that be 'roll'. For the television presenter is appearing in Channel 4 Great Celebrity Bake Off. Paddy is one

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RECAP: Drivers warned of severe delays on M60 near Farnworth

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Controversial footballer signs for Radcliffe FC and scores hat-trick

Controversial footballer David Goodwillie has signed for Radcliffe FC and scored a hat-trick on his debut on Tuesday night. The 33-year-old, who was ruled by a judge in a civil case in 2017 to have raped a woman, netted three times in a 4-2 home

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Stacey Solomon is looking for Manchester participants for new TV show Brickin' It

Channel 4 is looking for people who are from Manchester and have been left high and dry by builders for its new show Brickin’ It, presented by Stacey Solomon. The new series will give viewers easy and helpful tips on how to makeover their homes

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Youngsters again show pride in defeat at Widnes

The chilly breeze from the River Mersey at Widnes became an ill wind for a much-changed Bolton team on Saturday as they lost 59-14. They visited Heath Road looking to complete a winning double over their high-flying rivals having beaten them in

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Woman with famous Lancashire dad to enter Love Island villa as new bombshell

A Blackburn woman is set to enter the Love Island villa and you might recognise her father. Claudia Fogarty has been confirmed as the latest bombshell to go on the ITV show. ITV made the announcement earlier today and said: “Boys, get ready

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Michelle Keegan shares Brassic - with scenes shot in Bolton - snap as filming ends

Brassic star, Michelle Keegan, has shared behind the scenes pictures of Brassic filming in Lancashire, Bolton and other Greater Manchester locations as filming for season five comes to an end. Cast and crew have been filming for the fifth season

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Dion Charles nominated for pair of League One awards

Wanderers striker Dion Charles has been nominated for the League One Player of the Month award for the second month in a row. Charles was also shortlisted for the December prize but lost out to Ipswich forward Conor Chaplin despite his consistent

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Concerns as railway bridge set to be demolished

Work to demolish a railway bridge in Westhoughton has sparked concerns from nearby residents. Now the ward councillor is calling for improved signage and restrictions to be put in place to enhance safety around the area. Cllr David Wilkinson

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Fight to stop school in Bolton being used as polling station for elections

A Bolton mum of two has expressed her concerns regarding polling taking place at  primary schools across the borough. Emma Pickett, 36, from Lostock, has put in a complaint to Bolton Council to appeal the decision behind Lostock Primary School

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Gethin is backing Wanderers to ride injury storm at Peterborough United

Gethin Jones says Wanderers have enough strength in depth to go to Peterborough and get a result this weekend, despite a lengthy list of absentees. Ian Evatt will be without at least eight first teamers at London Road through a mixture of injuries

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Bolton's rich industrial heritage to flourish again with help of historic business

The legacy of Bolton's rich industrial heritage continues to live on and flourish thanks to the efforts of a local business, which is drawing on the borough's past to solve a modern day shortage of textile skills. Textile manufacturer Richard Haworth

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'Stop this ever happening again', speed camera campaigners urge after latest crash

A busy Bolton road urgently needs speed cameras after the latest serious crash according to residents and campaigners. Three people were injured, one of them seriously, after a crash on Halliwell Road at the end of January. The cause of the

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'Children's happiness is our priority' - kids club which loses its good rating

The new manager of a kids club is confident it will regain its good status after an Ofsted inspection downgraded it. Westhoughton Kids Club was recently inspected and marked inadequate, a fall from its previous grade of good. Although all areas

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Wanderers CEO ‘committed’ to stamping out drug use at games

Bolton Wanderers Football Club CEO Neil Hart is committed to clamping down on recreational drug use at home games. Speaking at the Bolton Wanderers Football Club Supporters Trust’s annual general meeting on Thursday, February 2, Mr Hart explained

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'It's time to grow up alright!' - Judge's warning to man who 'overslept'

A young man who missed his unpaid work after ‘oversleeping’ has been given a stern warning to ‘grow up’ by a judge. Lucas Hughes, 25, had last been brought before the court for possession of cannabis with intent to supply last year. He walked

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The spend by hospital trust on translation services to be 'accessible for all'

The trust responsible for Royal Bolton spends hundreds of thousands of pounds a year on translation services as it strives to be 'accessible for all'. Data from the TaxPayers' Alliance shows Bolton NHS Foundation Trust spent over £800,000 on the

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Church gets go-ahead for expansion plan

A church has been given the go-ahead to expand with a new extension to its building. St John the Evangelist Church, off Moffat Close in Breightmet, first applied to expand its site towards the end of last year. Since then, Bolton Council officers

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TikTok sensation visits Bolton to put small business on the map

A TikTok and Instagram sensation has visited Bolton as part of his mission to help small businesses. Simon Hannigan – better known as "Dad the dish" on social media and originally from Kirkham – came up with the idea of adding munchy boxes to small

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Should supporter bus services be about the 'bottom line' at Wanderers?

Much has changed since Bolton Wanderers made the move from their spiritual home at Burnden Park but so many of the loyal faces remain the same. Those now in possession of a bus pass were in their mid-thirties when the decision was taken to move

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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted

Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. JENNIFER MOLYNEUX, aged 32, is wanted on recall to prison. She is known throughout the Greater Manchester area. RICAHRD BRACEGIRDLE, aged 33, is wanted

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Ricardo Gardner gets to play under Sam Allardyce one more time

Ricardo Gardner was a “dream” to work with at Wanderers, according to former boss Sam Allardyce. Gardner made more than 400 appearances for the Whites during a memorable 14-year spell at the club. The pair were reunited over the weekend for

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Home extension to go ahead despite concerns from neighbours

Homeowners have been given the green light to extend their property - despite objections from residents. Proposals were put forward relating to a two storey semi-detatched property on Leyton Close. The plans were for a garage to be removed

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Children and teachers inspired by world-renowned violinist’s classes

Students and teachers in Bolton were enthralled at a masterclass with a world famous violinist. Anyone familiar with the world of classical music will know the name Nicola Benedetti, who won BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2004, aged only 16.

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Vacant storage area to become new living space as housing plans continue

A vacant storage space is set to be converted into a new flat amid the ongoing redevelopment of Bolton town centre. The house on Rishton Lane, Great Lever, has until now been empty but before that was used as a storage space and for light industrial

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'Dorothy was in her element': Care home resident enjoys special birthday celebration

A Radcliffe care home resident has enjoyed a heartwarming 99th birthday celebration. Dorothy Walsh has lived at Rose Court Care Home on Water Street since 2019. To mark her special birthday, staff and fellow residents marked her big day with