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Man dies after being found in lake in popular park

A man has died after being found in a lake in a park in Bolton. Police have confirmed that a 67-year-old man has died after being found in the lake at Moses Gate Country Park. A passer-by alerted the emergency services after spotting the man

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WATCH: Emotional moment local firefighters rescue Turkey earthquake survivor

Local firefighters who have flown out to Turkey to help in the desperate rescue efforts  following the devastating earthquake oversaw an incredible rescue. Emotional scenes capture the UK team finding a survivor under the rubble. Firefighters

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Wetherspoon increases price of food and drink - see the price rises

Wetherspoons has hiked its prices across a range of popular drinks and food items. The chain has increased prices by around 7.5%, pushing up the price of a pint by 29p, while food items have seen an increase of 75p. Wetherspoons hinted at the

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TEAM NEWS: Wanderers handed injury boost ahead of Peterborough trip

Wanderers wing-back Randell Williams is back in contention ahead of Saturday’s trip to Peterborough. Williams was absent from the squad against Cheltenham after picking up a hamstring strain but has now returned to training. The 26-year-old

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Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's ban sale of popular product

Leading UK supermarkets have removed a popular product from shelves over safety fears, while one supermarket giant has stopped selling the brand altogether. Supermarkets including Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have taken the decision to stop

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RECAP: Emergency services called to a popular park as police tape off area

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Eight jailed for more than 230 years for brutal murder of man

Eight men from the Lancashire area have been jailed for a total of 235 years following the kidnap and brutal murder of Christopher Hughes in February last year. Christopher's body was found in Skelmersale five days after he was murdered. After

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Dispersal order put in place close to area Nicola Bulley went missing

Police investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley have confirmed that a dispersal order was put in place last night close to the area she went missing.  Officers said that people from outside Lancashire were caught filming for social media

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Flat fire being investigated by police

Police are investigating after a fire broke out at a flat this morning. Firefighters from Atherton Fire Station attended the blaze at Charleston Court on Charles Street, Tyldesley, at just before 8.30am this morning. A joint investigation into

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Former assistant Steve Parkin recalls 'bad times' at Wanderers

Former Wanderers assistant Steve Parkin has opened up about the tough times he experienced at the club. Parkin was Phil Parkinson’s right-hand man during his time in charge at the University of Bolton Stadium. The Whites won promotion to the

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Warning thousands face shock energy bill rise in coming weeks

Thousands of households have been warned they could face a shock rise in their energy bills in the coming weeks. Those coming off fixed-rate deals will soon see their standing charges rise. The current average standing charge for electricity

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Woman taken to hospital after two-car smash in Daubhill

A woman was taken to hospital after a two car crash during the morning rush hour. Derby Street, Daubhill, was closed from Goldsmith Street to Swan Lane before it was extended to Gibbon Street as emergency services attended the crash. Police

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House fire breaks out in Radcliffe as crews at scene for more than 2 hours

A house fire broke out in Radcliffe last night, Wednesday, with crews at the site for more than two hours. Four fire engines were sent to Bolton Road shortly after 10pm and used a hose reel and other specialist equipment to put out the flames.

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RECAP: Major Bolton road shut both ways after crash

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Former Wanderers man takes up position at Premier League club

Everton have appointed Lee Sargeson as their new manager of scouting operations, the former Bolton man confirmed on social media. Sargeson spent a number of years with the Whites, initially as a performance analyst before taking up an Academy position

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Horwich youngsters shine in Sheffield and Glasgow events

It was a superb weekend for Horwich’s young athletes at the Under-13/U15 Northern Indoor Championships in Sheffield and the Scottish Senior Championships in Glasgow. On Sunday at Sheffield, Horwich had four athletes in the 60m and 200m. Archie

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Asda to give customers £5 for their Cashpot in the loyalty app - How to get yours

Asda is giving new customers a bonus £5 in the Cashpot when they use the Rewards app for the first time. Customers will need to download and sign up for an account on the Rewards app for the first time to take advantage of the ‘First Scan Bonus

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Magnificent seven Lostockers shine at the Blackburn Winter Warmer

Seven Lostock AC members took on the Blackburn Winter Warmer and put in tremendous performances. The friendly, well-organised 10K event put on by Blackburn Road Runners was in its 30th year and was thoroughly enjoyed by the Lostockers who took

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The secret behind Wanderers' much-improved defence in League One this season

Only Sheffield Wednesday have managed to keep more clean sheets than Bolton Wanderers this season – and Ian Evatt has revealed why. The secret behind a vastly improved defensive return lies on the training grounds of Lagos, Portugal, and the first

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How to get a free slice of pizza from Greggs today

You can get a free slice of pizza from Greggs today as the chain celebrates National Pizza Day. After teaming up with Just Eat, Greggs customers can add a slice of delicious pizza to their order for free. The available toppings include margherita

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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, February 9

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and

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'Fixated to the point of obsession' stalker drove victim miles from her home

A stalker who drove a young woman miles from her home against her will also bombarded her with frightening messages for a year. Tosif Patel, 33, had known his 19-year-old victim for many years but at no point did she lead him to believe she was

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'I knew we'd come good!' - Gethin's faith rewarded after tough times at Bolton

Talk of promotions and silverware sounded fanciful when Gethin Jones started his Bolton Wanderers journey. Officially billed as ‘Trialist’ in his first run out at Atherton Colls in a practice game viewed only by a handful of socially distanced

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'Shovel ready' plans for Bolton's Debenhams unit put on hold after funding blow

Major ‘shovel ready’ plans to transform Bolton’s empty Debenhams unit into a centre for leisure, sports and music have been put on hold. The ambitious plans would have seen the empty space in the Market Place shopping centre transformed into music

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Tributes to 'cornerstone of the community' who wanted to make the world better

Family and friends have paid tributes to a ‘caring’ family woman who dedicated her life to helping others. Maureen Heggie has died at the age of 69.  She was born in Sheffield and was a nurse at the Lodge Moor Hospital and met her late husband

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Bolton reacts as data shows oil company could pay borough’s salaries 9 times over

Bolton residents have shared their thoughts on the record-breaking profits a British oil company has made. Shell posted their highest profits in 115 years last week - £32.2bn after tax, topping the previous record of £31bn in 2008. Office for

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Action to make one of Bolton's 'most dangerous roads' safer

Work to implement traffic calming measures on  what is said to be oneof Bolton's most dangerous junctions due to the number of accidents  is due to be carried out soon. In June, The Bolton News reported that residents on the section of road which

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Pupils to gain courtroom experience in a bid to inspire future legal careers

Young people will be swapping their uniform for courtroom robes for a series of mock trials. Young people from Eden Boys’ School will meet judges  in a Manchester courtroom where they will learn about the justice system. The aim is to show

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David Lee reflects on 'fantastic' career with Wanderers

Wanderers favourite David Lee is pleased to see some of his former youth players making their names in the professional game. Lee made 199 appearances for the Whites between 1992 and 1997 and returned to the University of Bolton Stadium to work

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Plans for new Radcliffe town centre 'pocket park' on 'ill-used' site get the go-ahead

Plans to build a new “pocket park” in an underused part of Radcliffe town centre are set to go ahead. Proposals put forward by councillors aim to transform a small area of land next to the River Irwell and to provide improved green spaces for residents

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Local café offers free meals for children over half-term

A cafe in Little Lever will be offering free meals to children over the half-term as families struggle with the cost of living crisis. Lenny's Cafe, based in Little Lever Market Hall, will be giving free meals to children during the February half

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'We're finding a way' - Evatt upbeat about Posh trip as Bolton his 5,000 mark

Ian Evatt hopes to make Saturday’s trip to Peterborough United memorable in more ways than one. Wanderers will play their 5,000th league match this weekend, a milestone which has only previously been achieved by Burnley, Derby County, Preston North

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Review: Spring and Port Wine, Octagon Bolton

UNLESS you penned ‘Fred Dibnah’s pastie barm adventure’, it’s unlikely you could ever conceive a more ‘Bolton’ play than Spring and Port Wine which is being given a hugely enjoyable revival at the Octagon. Bill Naughton’s classic comedy about the

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'A lot of people learnt an awful lot from her': Tributes to animal charity founder

Tributes have been paid to the founder of a Tottington animal charity who has died aged 91. Dorothy Maden, who set up Pets in Need on Turton Road, died in January after a lifetime spent caring for animals.  She lived in Tottington for most

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Bolton's top performing school loses its outstanding grade after inspection

Bolton's top performing school has lost its outstanding rating to be downgraded to requires improvement. Bolton Muslim Girls School was said to require improvement in all but one area - with personal development of pupils graded as good. Headteacher

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How council spent £2.8 million fund for residents this winter

Bolton Council spent almost a million pounds of a government grant on supermarket vouchers to see residents through the winter. The sum is from the Household Support Fund (HSF), of which the period between October of last year and March of this

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'I've come home!': Law firm's newest solicitor brings 'impressive reputation'

A law firm which works with clients across Bolton an has appointed a new solicitor with an "impressive track record and reputation". John Parker, who has 20 years of experience in the legal profession, has now joined Clough & Willis as a residential

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'Vision' to build 500 homes on Green Belt raises alarm

Concerns have been raised after developers revealed a ‘vision’ to build 500 homes on Green Belt land. In a ‘Vision Document’ on behalf of Barratt David Wilson and Jones Homes it sets out its interest in building the homes to the west of Belmont

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Former The Apprentice star joins Bolton College for National Apprenticeship Week

Bolton College is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with the help of a former star of BBC’s The Apprentice. Adam Corbally, once named the nation’s favourite ever contestant to grace Lord Alan Sugar’s boardroom by Radio Times, will be visiting

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Road used by schoolchildren to be made safer following year long campaign

Campaigners have welcomed measures to make a road on which a schoolgirl was knocked over safer. Since the accident just over a year ago, residents have been campaigning for a crossing on Turton Road. Now highways chiefs are set approve the

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People drive blindfolded to experience what inspirational Bolton blind racer can do

One of the world’s fastest blind racing car drivers has given people the chance to experience what it is like for him behind the wheel at an event in Bolton. Charity Speed Of Sight was at Bolton Wanderers Football Club's Mental Live event on Friday

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Thousands of new parents can claim £500 DWP cash boost - are you eligible

New parents could be eligible for a £500 payment that they did not know about. The one-off lump sum payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is designed to help with the cost of caring for a new baby. The boost, available to