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Business owner introduces fertility policy to create a supportive environment
A Bolton recruitment agency owner is championing women’s wellbeing in the workplace by introducing a fertility policy for all staff. Claire Sofield, owner and managing director of Horwich-based Four Recruitment has officially introduced a policy
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Fans of Peter Kay to be featured in an all-new documentary
Do you have tickets to see Bolton's Peter Kay in 2023/24? Well, Wise Owl Films want to hear from fans as the film company are set to make a new TV documentary about Peter Kay and his fans. Wise Owl Films want to include clips from Peter’s biggest
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Martin Lewis warns people not to be fooled by shops when returning faulty tech
Martin Lewis has shared a video with his Twitter followers telling them they shouldn’t be fooled by shops and manufacturers who tell them that tech devices they bought are out of warranty. In the video posted to the social media platform, he explains
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WATCH: Ricardo Santos speaks ahead of Peterborough return
Wanderers skipper Ricardo Santos speaks to the media ahead of his return to former club Peterborough this weekend.
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'Unknown substance' thrown over man and child outside taxi rank after 'altercation'
An "unknown substance" was thrown over a man and child in Prestwich this afternoon, Friday, after an "altercation" outside a taxi rank. A police cordon was set up outside Magnum Whiteline taxis, after emergency services were called to Poppythorn
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks ahead of Wanderers' 5,000th league game
Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' 5,000th league game this weekend.
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TK Maxx and Homesense to close stores across the UK in major shakeup
TK Maxx and its subsidiary Homesense will be closing stores across the country over the next few weeks in a major blow to high streets. TK Maxx announced one of its locations would be closing because of landlord leasing issues, forcing the brand
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'Serious conversations' needed about time-wasting, says Evatt
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt believes “serious conversations” about time-wasting need to take place. The issue has been a major talking point since the 1-0 victory against Cheltenham last weekend, with the ball only in play for around 47 minutes in
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REGIONAL: Controller of phone advertising class A drugs in Wigan jailed
The controller of a "graft" phone used to advertise the purchase of cocaine in Wigan has been jailed today, Friday. Christopher Clarke, of Neville Street, was part of an organised crime group that was running a county lines network – a term renowned
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Bolton man charged with assault and controlling and coercive behaviour
A man from Bolton has been charged with assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour. After being charged, Joseph Sherrif, of Tarleton Place, was remanded in custody and appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday, February
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Police appeal after teenage girl sexually assaulted by masked man in Bolton
A teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a masked man in Little Lever last week. The assault took place on Wednesday, February 1 at around 10am on Park Road where she was approached by an unknown man who sexually assaulted her. The suspect
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Stabbing suspect dies after incident in Leigh
A man has died after being arrested following a reported stabbing in Leigh. Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Park Lane at about 9.10pm last night, Thursday. Emergency services attended the scene and a male victim was taken to
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Peterborough United?
Wanderers are back on the road this weekend with a trip to Darren Ferguson’s in-form Peterborough side. Ian Evatt’s men have won their last three matches, consolidating their place in the top six in League One. The Whites recorded a 1-0 victory
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Aaron Morley nominated for League One Goal of the Month award
Wanderers midfielder Aaron Morley has been nominated for the League One Goal of the Month award for January. Morley found the top corner with a superb free kick during the 2-1 win against Charlton at the Valley, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
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How much does it cost to run a tumble dryer as UK households turn them off
Researchers have found that a staggering number of UK households are turning away from the tumble dryer amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. The research, which was carried out by Churchill Home Insurance, found that while 53% of Brits owned
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Lots of memories for the landlord of this award-winning Bolton pub
Name of the pub: House without a Name Address of the pub: 75-77 Lea Gate, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 3ET Landlord/landlady name: Jon Nolan How long have you been the landlord/landlady for? 11 years in March Bar staff and their
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McDonald's announces popular chicken burger will return to menu permanently
McDonald’s has announced that a popular chicken burger is returning to its menu from next week. McSpicy will not only return to the fast food chain’s menu but it will become a permanent item so fans can grab one as they please. Fans can get
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Man charged with attempted murder after man in 20s stabbed in Radcliffe
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Radcliffe on Sunday. Benjamin Tebay has been charged with attempted murder, stalking and common assault after a man was stabbed on Ulundi Street. The 34-year-old has been remanded
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Peterborough boss on Wanderers' injury list and January business
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is anticipating a tough test at the weekend despite Wanderers’ injury list. Ian Evatt will be without eight members of his first-team squad for the trip to London Road, including the likes of Conor Bradley and
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Fire breaks out in living room of family home in Bolton
A fire broke out at a family home in Bolton last night, Thursday. Fire crews from Bolton North, Bolton Central and Bury attended the property on Sandileigh Drive at around 9pm after the occupants discovered the fire in their living room. The
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Mills is hopeful goals will soon flow
Daisy Hill will be hoping to boost their chances of moving back into the play-off places when they host Steeton in the North West Counties League First Division North at New Sirs tomorrow (3pm). Since a 2-1 win against Euxton Villa on January 9
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Lytham Festival adds more top names to the line-up for 2023
MORE names have been added to the line-up for this summer's Lytham Festival. Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears, New York’s kings of cool Fun Lovin’ Criminals and singer songwriter of the moment Cat Burns are among the artists who will perform
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Bolton schoolchildren go green to win cup for Reds
Youngsters from Bolton have helped Manchester United Foundation win Planet League’s Green Football Cup. Thanks to young people participating in environmentally conscious activities,like energy saving and travelling on foot or by cycle, Foundation
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Colls back on right track after seeing off Rylands
Atherton Colls bounced back from Saturday’s woes in style with an emphatic 2-0 NPL Premier Division victory against Warrington Rylands - a team that had won back-to-back games, keeping clean sheets in both. A spirited Colls display stopped that
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Evatt signals promotion intent at Wanderers on key weekend in League One
Wanderers might be without one of their chief talismans at Peterborough United tomorrow but Ian Evatt insists he still has the firepower to get a result. Wing-back Conor Bradley will be suspended for the game at London Road, missing only his third
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Wanderers skipper Santos expecting a cold reception on Peterborough return
RICARDO Santos knows he is going to get a rough ride on his old stomping ground at Peterborough United tomorrow. Not only will he be tasked with stopping prolific striker Jonson Clarke-Harris – something he achieved impressively back in September
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Bolton NHS' plea to patients who have been treated and needed equipment
Patients have been urged to help support the NHS by returning unneeded crutches, walking frames and other medical equipment. In Bolton, the council and NHS trust provide people in need with equipment such as walking frames, commodes, beds, bath
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Fence to be installed at centre to keep out vandals
A fence will be installed at a care centre in Bolton to keep out vandals who removed tiles and threw them at windows. Concerns were raised at the Thicketford Centre in Tonge Moore about the incidents. The centre is home to a number of Bolton
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Family's tribute to 'intelligent, kind and gentle young man' who died aged 28
A family has paid tribute to an 'intelligent, kind and gentle young man' who died at the age of 28. Pharmacy dispenser Janak Patel died on August 9, 2022 at home on Landon Close in Bolton. An inquest took place into his death. The family
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'The pizza life chose us': Family celebrate a year of trading at market
A married couple from Radcliffe who turned their hobby into a pizzeria are celebrating the one-year anniversary of trading. Rhyse and Trisha Cathcart opened Dough So Good Pizzeria in Radcliffe Market on February 10, 2022. After jumping
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Fears over 'dangerous' potholes on road - but 'no defects noted' after council visit
Safety concerns have been raised over "dangerous" potholes on a stretch of road in Westhoughton. Westhoughton councillor Arthur Price has asked the council to fill in potholes on Platt Lane after residents have contacted him about their worries
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Reasons why Bolton is in the top 50 worst places to live in the country
With stunning views- such as this one captured by Keith Rylance - a theatre which is undoubtedly one of the best in the country, and an internationally celebrated museum, Bolton has made the top worst places to live. Website, ilivehere.co.uk, has
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Cafe, cinema and a police station - ideas put forward for historic civic building
A cafe, a cinema, a gym and Greater Manchester Police are among those interested in a spot at Westhoughton Town Hall once the 120-year-old site is brought back to life. It comes as a proposal for the town hall on Market Street is set to progress
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Royal appointment at palace for Bolton boy who saved mum's life
A Bolton boy who received an award at Buckingham Palace for saving his mother’s life has said he was 'lost for words' after getting to shake the Princess Royal’s hand. Young volunteers who have either saved lives, overcome difficult situations
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New Radcliffe hub building will not have any dedicated car parking for visitors
The new civic hub building in Radcliffe will have no dedicated car parking spaces for visitors, councillors have heard. A planning application for the building, along with a redesign of the town’s market and the transformation of the Market Chambers
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The Buff presents: Peterborough, MK Dons and our favourite waste of time!
Ever get the feeling that you have seen it all before? We talk timewasting on this week's Buff Podcast, as a farcical game against Cheltenham disappears in the rear view mirror and Ian Evatt hurtles towards a promotion six-pointer with Peterborough
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Busy motorway roundabout to get traffic lights trial
A busy motorway roundabout is to get temporary traffic lights. The signals will be installed from Tuesday February 21 at Worsley Courthouse to ‘try to improve traffic flow’, the council says. The roundabout and the nearby Worsley Interchange
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Cooking up delicious dishes to free data at cost of living event
Urban Outreach's Dave Bagley cooked up tasty homemade dishes at the latest event to help people during the cost-of-living crisis. The drop-in event was held at Bolton Market and shoppers were given top tips on how to cope as prices continue to
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Ukrainian family bring a taste of their 'culture' to Bolton with new home takeaway
A Ukrainian family have opened a takeaway from their new home to serve delicacies from their country after fleeing the conflict. Eugene and Anna Kryklyvyi, Eugene's mum Olena and their daughter Eva moved to Bolton in July 2020 after Russia started
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Danger driver 'buried his head in the sand' after avoiding jail
A dangerous driver who "buried his head in the sand" and missed probation appointments has been given a last chance to avoid jail. Zach Allred, 26, had led police on a brief but intense high speed chase in July 2019, reaching speeds of up to 90mph
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More than 1,000 fly-tipping incidents in Bolton as volunteers work to keep town tidy
Fly-tipped waste was discovered more than 1,000 times in Bolton in the space of a year, new figures have shown, as litter-picking groups work tirelessly to keep the borough clean. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) figures
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Section of busy road plagued by multiple 'serious' crashes to be assessed
A section of a road which has been the site of many accidents in recent years is set to be assessed for traffic calming measures. An area of Wigan Road/Dean Road in Bolton is due to be checked after a series of serious incidents, including three
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Ramsbottom author releases novel inspired by Australia backpacking adventure
A Ramsbottom man has released his debut novel which is inspired by his experience of backpacking in Australia. Andrew Braiden published his first book "The Swede" in October last year, which is loosely based on his own experiences while travelling
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Pupils look forward to learning at this 'good' school
The headteacher as a primary school in Ladybridge has expressed her pride at a “very positive” Ofsted report. The education watchdog visited St Bernard’s RC Primary School on Wendover Drive in November last year. His Majesty's Inspector (HMI
