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Family of Brianna Ghey pay tribute to their 'fearless' and 'one of a kind' daughter
THE family of Brianna Ghey has paid tribute to their ‘fearless’ and ‘one of a kind’ daughter, granddaughter and baby sister. The 16-year-old, from Birchwood, tragically died on Saturday after she was found with serious injuries on a path in Culcheth
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Dion's on course for 20 goals... but he's worth more to Wanderers, says Evatt
Dion Charles is on course to end Wanderers’ 22-year wait for a 20-goal front man – but Ian Evatt his value extends beyond his strike rate. Michael Ricketts was the last player to hit 20 goals in a single campaign back in 2001, with Eoin Doyle coming
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How to watch new BBC One police drama 'Better' starring Bolton actor
The New BBC police and crime drama 'Better' starring Leila Farzad is set to premiere in the UK. The show is being looked forward to by fans of the genre across the country as a new scripted programme takes over the broadcaster's late-night slot
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WATCH: Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks ahead of MK Dons clash
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One clash with MK Dons.
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Where can you go for some sun in February? Top 5 destinations for winter sun
The dark evenings may be coming to an end, but we’ve still got some time before the light shines past 8pm and the warm summer air flows through our windows. While some of us may love the darker nights and an excuse to cosy up indoors, others will
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Warning for parents after after man tried to grab child in park
Parents have been warned after a man tried to grab a child in a Ramsbottom park yesterday, Sunday. The incident happened in Nuttall Park at around 3pm, a man attempted to grab a primary school pupil. But the child’s mum managed to pull them
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Experts reveal how households can save £470 a year making these simple swaps
Experts have revealed how households can save hundreds of pounds in their yearly shopping budget by making some simple swaps to Lidl's own brands. The Good Housekeeping Institute and Which? have revealed how Brits can continue enjoying good quality
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Teenager stabbed in chest in Ainsworth park in 'targeted attack'
A teenager was stabbed in a park off Ainsworth Road, near Ainsworth, last night, Sunday, in what has been described by police as a "targeted attack". Officers were called to Whitehead Park at around 8.30pm and found a 19-year-old man had a stabbing
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How to follow all the action of Wanderers' clash with MK Dons
Wanderers will be aiming to extend their winning streak in League One when they take on Mark Jackson’s MK Dons side. Ian Evatt’s men enter the game in high spirits following an emphatic 5-0 victory at Peterborough over the weekend. Dion Charles
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Horror stabbing victim helped by neighbours who found knife still stuck inside him
A resident has told how she found a man with a knife still in him during a horror stabbing on Sunday afternoon. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Now residents have spoken of their shock that such a horrific
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Police helicopter scrambled in '130mph chase' with bike with the number plate naughty
The police helicopter was scrambled after a biker riding motorbike with a number plate stating 'naughty boy' led officers on a '130mph chase'. The pursuit began when the biker failed to stop for officers in Bolton, say police. The chase, said
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Police out across Bolton catching speeding drivers in crackdown
The crackdown on speeding drivers in an around Bolton is continuing today with officers currently conducting checks in Kearsley and Stoneclough. Speed enforcement operations take place regularly in the borough, sometimes directly in response to
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Mark Jackson makes MK Dons challenge ahead of Bolton clash
MK Dons boss Mark Jackson has challenged his side to be more ruthless in the final third ahead of their trip to Wanderers. The Dons currently sit 20th in the League One table – one point above the relegation zone after a difficult first half of
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'I'll fight him next' boxer won't shy away from this potential opponent
A Bolton boxer looking forward to his next bout has responded to calls to fight a rising star managed by Amir Khan. Samir Aftab, from the Haulgh, will fight for the third time in his professional career on March 11 at the Bolton Whites Hotel, although
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Martin Lewis shares five 'must do' steps for Brits travelling abroad in 2023
Martin Lewis has shared five 'must do' steps for Brits if they are going abroad in 2023. The Money Saving Expert founder regularly answers listeners' financial questions on his BBC Radio 5 Live show including on student loans and their money fails
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3 ways to help you recover deleted messages on your iPhone
Deleting messages may be an easy way to free up some memory space on your iPhone, but if you ever wanted to retrieve them you might not know exactly how. Additionally, if you accidentally deleted some text messages that you meant to keep then there
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Experts warn over TikTok date night idea that could land you £2,500 fine
Experts have warned against a viral TikTok car date idea that could lead to massive fines and a driving ban. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many will be turning to popular social media apps to impress their significant other.
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'You've got to watch it ' Bolton actor on his role in BBC's new dark thriller
Bolton actor Andrew Buchan will be back on television screens tonight as he stars in BBC One's new gripping five-part thriller. The Rivington and Blackrod School old boy, who grew up in Lostock, plays the part off an Irish character charming, charismatic
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TEAM NEWS: Evatt issues update as Thomason returns to training
Wanderers have welcomed George Thomason back to training – but the midfielder will need a bit longer before he is available for selection. Thomason has been out of action since suffering a knee injury during the 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers
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Two 15-year-olds arrested on suspicion of murder following death of Birchwood teen
TWO 15-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Brianna Ghey. Brianna, who suffered multiple stab wounds, was tragically found dead on a path in Culcheth Linear Park yesterday, Saturday. As part of ongoing
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Meet the Manchester girl entering the Love Island villa for Casa Amor
Love Island fans have been tuning into the dating show each night for weeks now and this weekend saw the return of Casa Amor. The villa has been split in two with the boys in one villa and the girls in another plus there are plenty of new faces
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Fan's View: I think I’ll be dining out on this match for ages
To mark our historic 5,000 league match, we all went ‘Posh’ to take on Peterborough United, who themselves have been the ‘Posh’ since 1934, when the manager of Fletton United reportedly said that he was ‘looking for posh players for a new posh team
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Moment thieves steal catalytic converter from a car in under a minute
CCTV footage has captured the moment thieves steal a catalytic converter in Bolton They struck near the town centre in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, January 29. In the footage two men get out of another car and one reaches underneath
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Call for better bus services as reliability is 'sharply declining'
A councillor is appealing for bus services to and from Farnworth and Kearsley to be improved. This comes as the reliability of buses in the area has been sharply declining. Cllr Paul Sanders has shared his concerns regarding bus services in
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Train stations across the north are following Bolton's suit
Six more water dispensers are due to be installed in some of Northern's busiest stations following a successful trial in Bolton. Following a trial in Bolton and Castleford, the train operator's installed 32 of its new water dispensers across its
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'We won’t get carried away' - Charles's pledge after Peterborough victory
DION Charles clutched the match-ball with a grin from ear to ear on Saturday evening, then insisted: “It’s back down to business!” While League One sat up and took notice of Wanderers’ stunning 5-0 win at Peterborough United, neither the hat-trick
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New IT contract to transform Bolton Council’s digital services
A new IT contract will bring cutting-edge cloud technology to the council, providing residents with more efficient, accessible, and flexible services. The council has confirmed a seven-year partnership with Agilisys, a leading provider of Digital
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Multiple occupancy homes 'springing up across Bolton' as plan to convert house lodged
A home on one of Bolton’s busiest roads could be set to be transformed into a seven person house of multiple occupancy. The plans, put to the council this week, will see the Tonge Moor Road house converted into a HMO with seven bedrooms to be shared
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Mother feared for her life after ex-partner threatened to bomb her house
A mother told a court she was in fear of her life from her ex-partner who threatened to bomb her house and kill her. Bolton man James Casey appeared in Bolton Crown Court after ringing his partner 60 times in one day after a restraining order had
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Video shows moment local firefighter helps rescue woman in Turkey after earthquake
A local firefighter has helped with the rescue of a woman from the rubble of a fallen building following the devastating earthquake in Turkey.. Steven Pennington, a firefighter from Leigh was part of the team from Greater Manchester Fire and
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Brewery which has 13 Bolton pubs launches appeal to help homeless
A brewery which has 13 pubs in Bolton have launched a homeless appeal to help the homeless keep warm during the cold season. The independent family-run brewery and pub operator, Joseph Holt, is working with two charities, Lifeshare and Barnabus
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Group of 4 fled across field after high speed early hours car chase
A woman took part in a high speed early hours chase before being fleeing police on foot, a court has heard. Kerry Barnett, 41, was a passenger in Toyota Arola in Hindley at just after 2am on April 4, 2021 when police began their pursuit after checks
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'It is getting worse': Calls to protect taxis from catalytic converter thefts
A Bolton taxi driver has said people in the industry are in a state of fear over the theft of catalytic converters and has called for measures to makes them safe. Siraj Patel works in the Private Hire Taxi Union in the town. As part of this
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'Nobody is safe': Turkish man scared as family left homeless after earthquake
A Turkish man who lives in Farnworth has spoken about how his family's lives have been left in ruins after the devastating earthquake in Turkey on Monday. More than 20,000 people have died following the earthquake, which struck areas of Turkey
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Bolton woman helps raise money after deadly earthquake in Turkey
A woman from Bolton is helping raise money for relief efforts in Turkey after her friend’s family were left devastated by the deadly earthquake. Samara Yasmin often helps with fundraising scheme and set up a GoFundMe with her friend Elif Bilecan
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School pals set up fundraiser for 'gentle giant' who died from motor neurone disease
Old Turton School pals have been raising money throughout January after their best friend died from motor neurone disease (MND). Sam Griffiths, a co-founder of Salon Business Solutions, made it his life's mission to raise money for his friend
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'Petrified' stalking victim speaks about her fear when her ex-partner is released
A victim of stalking has read out a harrowing victim impact statement to a court in which she said she believed it wouuld take her former partner killing her before “proper action” would be taken. James Casey was jailed at Bolton Crown Court for
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Bolton gets slice of £7m 'Changing Places' fund to improve lives of disabled people
Bolton has been given a slice of £7m worth of funding to help make facilities more accessible for severely disabled people. This comes after the government unveiled a list of areas all across the country which will receive funds from the Changing
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New campaign by crime charity launched to tackle drug dealing
A major campaign has been launched in the north west of England and north Wales to tackle those involved in supplying cocaine and cultivating cannabis farms. The crackdown is being carried out by independent charity Crimestoppers which allowed
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Free event in Ramsbottom to learn what we need to know about sleep
A psychologist will be delivering an educational session offering important details about sleep. Dr Sandi Mann, who is also an author, will be giving the free talk at Ramsbottom Library and Adult Learning Centre on World Sleep Day, Friday, March
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'We're still recovering from the pandemic': Radcliffe club's open day fundraiser
Bury Croquet Club has announced its annual Bury Hospice fundraiser will take place in Radcliffe this April. The club, which turns 35 this year, will be raising money for the hospice through its yearly open day event at Coronation Park, New Road
