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Delays after another crash on a notorious Bolton road

A crash happened this evening on a busy Bolton Road which caused some disruption. Police were spotted on Blackburn Road at around 8.20pm. It is not yet known what caused the crash, but according to a resident it appears that two cars were involved

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Recap: Crash on major Bolton road causes disruption

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New Harry Potter themed coin with first King portrait unveiled by the Royal Mint

A new Harry Potter-themed coin has been launched by the Royal Mint featuring the iconic character Professor Albus Dumbledore. Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the UK in 1997 by Bloomsbury Publishing. The Dumbledore

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Police force refer themselves to watchdog over prior contact with Nicola Bulley

Lancashire Police have referred themselves to the police watchdog over contact the force had with missing Nicola Bulley prior to her disappearance. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said they were assessing the information to determine

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Why Wanderers must be prepared for 'different challenge' at Wycombe

Ian Evatt says Wanderers know what to expect from Wycombe – and could make changes to deal with their “strengths”. Gareth Ainsworth’s side have won their last five matches as they aim to climb into the League One play-off places. The Chairboys

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CCTV image released of man police would like to speak to after debit cards stolen

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after debit cards were stolen. The cards are believed to have been stolen from a car, and then “unsuccessfully” used in a shop. The incident happened around 8.40am on Chorley

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Teenager arrested after stabbing near Ainsworth

A teenager has been arrested after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Whitehead Park on Ainsworth Road on Sunday. An 18-year-old man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding, after a 19-year-old was found with a stab

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TEAM NEWS: Southampton loanee Nlundulu nearing Wanderers return

Conor Bradley and Cameron Jerome are both back in contention for Saturday’s trip to Wycombe. Liverpool loanee Bradley has missed the last couple of matches through suspension and has also been dealing with a back issue. Meanwhile, Jerome was

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Nicola Bulley: Family revealed personal details after 'threats to sell stories'

Nicola Bulley’s family have released a statement about the current investigation as we approach the three week anniversary of the Inskip mum’s disappearance. Nicola’s family, which includes partner Paul Ansell, and daughters Harriet and Sophia,

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East Lancs TikTok ‘sleuth’ arrested after filming search for Nicola Bulley

A social media influencer from Darwen has been fined after joining the search for missing Inskip mother Nicola Bulley. Dan Duffy posted a video of himself being arrested by Lancashire Police officers on his YouTube channel, called Exploring with

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Universal Credit claimants could lose £1,000 under new DWP plans

Universal Credit claimants could risk losing more than £1,000 of benefits under new plans being trialled by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) The new plans would see claimants attend an intensive two week programme with a work coach to

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'I am enjoying my football again' - Mbete loving life at Wanderers

Luke Mbete has enjoyed a dream start to life at Wanderers, but the young defender is keeping his feet firmly on the ground. The Manchester City loanee made his debut in the 5-0 victory at Peterborough and also featured against MK Dons on Tuesday

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Hidden cameras show birth of rare tiger twins at Chester Zoo

HIDDEN cameras have captured a first glimpse of two rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Chester Zoo. The tiny twins were born to first time parents Kasarna and Dash on January 7 and the new family has since been bonding in their den – with all of

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RECAP: Residential street taped off since the early hours

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Housing development earmarked for area ‘already at breaking point’

A 105-home development has been earmarked for an area some say is "already at breaking point". It could be the next stage of the overhaul of a business park in the Mosley Common area of Tyldesley. Developers Bellway Homes are after permission

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Stage almost set for Scouting For Girls to kick off new Super League season in Leigh

THE stage that will see Scouting For Girls kick off Leigh's Super League celebrations is almost completed. Taking to a temporary stage at Leigh Sports Village, the noughties band will perform a forty-minute set prior to Leigh's first game back

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Appleton's praise for Ian Evatt and Wanderers after MK Dons win

Michael Appleton hailed Wanderers following back-to-back 5-0 victories against Peterborough and MK Dons. Ricardo Santos, Luke Mbete, Gethin Jones, Eoin Toal and Randell Williams were all on target against the Dons in midweek. Ian Evatt’s men

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Helen Flanagan calls out cruel trolls who branded her 'unclassy' and bad role model

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has called on women to stop the hate after she suffered cruel remarks which attacked her as mother and a person after she shared a fashion reel on her social media account. Helen, from Bolton, called

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Coca Cola issues warning to everyone who drinks its products

Coca-Cola has issued a warning to its customers ahead of a price increase on its products. The drinks giant has announced average selling prices have increased by 12 per cent. The increases were made at the end of last year, and the company

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Markham helps close the gap as he celebrates two years with Wanderers

THE gap between Chris Markham and Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has thankfully decreased in size since the photographer captured his first day in the job. Social distancing was all the rage when Markham arrived at Bolton, then placed 13th in League

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Bolton schools could be expanded in bid to improve education for all

Special needs provision in Bolton schools is set to be expanded after Bolton Council received Government cash. Under the scheme, schools could be extended to provide the specialist provision at primary schools. The schemes will help support

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'We're addicted to winning' - Bolton boss Evatt sounds the charge for Wycombe

Wanderers feel they can cope with whatever is thrown at them this weekend when they look to continue a magnificent run at promotion rivals Wycombe. Having hit five goals in their previous two games, Ian Evatt has warned his players they will have

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Top marks for Bolton's new plush bar and café

A newly opened café which is located inside one of Bolton's grandest buildings has received a five-out-of-five good hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency. The Albert Bar and Café was handed the new hygiene rating after inspection on February

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Overall appearance has improved as works on precinct near completion

A project to transform a precinct is nearing completion. Kearsley Precinct on Manchester Road, is one of multiple regeneration projects currently taking place across Bolton. The works, costing £200k,  include resurfacing pedestrianised areas

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BN PUB OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Duke William, Ainsworth

PUBS have been at the heart of the community for years and the Duke William in Ainsworth has been there and seen it all. Diane Dobson told us that the venue was built back in 1737and even was the local coroner’s court in the mid-1800s. It is

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BN PUB OF THE YEAR FINALIST: The Alma Inn, Bolton

IT is interesting how another venue chosen by you to be selected as Pub of the Year is somewhat of an institution and has been a public house serving the community since the 1850s. The Alma Inn has also seen it all by surviving two world wars,

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BN PUB OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Hogarths

A PUB landlord, who has run a number different venues around Bolton, was delighted to hear that his latest venture has earned a place in the top six of the Pub of the Year. Steve Hoyle, who has been in charge of the Hardy Hall in Little Lever,

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6 of the best pubs in Bolton as voted by you

The Bolton News shine the spotlight on local venues in our Pub of the Week feature. So we asked our readers which of the pubs we featured last year deserved to be named as a finalist for the Pub of the Year. In today's Bolton News, we have

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Bolton woman sets up group to empower women in business

A Bolton woman has set up an empowerment circle group for women hoping to offer support at the same time as linking women to the best in business. Sarah Hulme, 52, from Lostock, is setting up a female empowerment circle group to help borough business

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First look inside new combat academy as MMA fighter offers free classes to teens

An MMA fighter has opened a new gym, offering free classes to teenagers "regardless of background".   Sam “Smooth” Spencer, 29, who lives in Stoneclough, began training as an MMA fighter in 2010 aged 17, turning professional after studying criminology

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Former Wanderers midfielder's 'lucky escape' as earthquake hits the town he lives in

A former Bolton Wanderers footballer has spoken of his 'lucky escape' after the devastating earthquake in Turkey. Erhun Oztumer, who played for the Whites between 2018 and 2019, was playing in an away fixture when the earthquake struck in Adana

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Attempted murder investigation underway after 32-year-old man seriously injured

An attempted murder investigation is underway after a man was found with serious injuries. At around 11.40pm yesterday evening (Wednesday February 15), officers were called to a concern for welfare of a man at a property in Whalley Range, Manchester

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Labour branch in turmoil over claims secret ballots 'compromised' and mass walkouts

One of Bolton’s Labour Party branches has been thrown into chaos amid claims secret ballots could be ‘compromised’ and mass resignations. Arguments have centred around the selection of the next candidate to stand for election as the area’s MP with

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BN PUB OF THE YEAR FINALIST: The York Pub

OUR final entry has been described as a ‘music pub’ as it offers lots of different genres to punters. James Unsworth took over The York three and a half years ago and now it is in the top six pubs in Bolton, as rated by our readers. He said

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BN PUB OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Beaumont Arms, Ladybridge

THEY say ‘charity begins at home’ well that is true at this Ladybridge pub. Landlady Rebecca Whittle from the Beaumont Arms says they have been busy helping out many good causes. She said: “We have been here since March 2019, we have helped

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Food business sending donations for Turkish Airlines cargo appeal after earthquakes

A Bolton food business is organising sending cargo with essentials to Turkey after the earthquakes disaster. The earthquakes, which struck Turkey and Syria last week, has left many people displaced, without homes, food or a way of surviving the

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Dangerous driver drove into a grandfather after hurtling on to farm land

A former Bolton resident crashed a car into a farm and proceeded to drive it towards a grandfather and grandson who stayed there. Frederick Allen crashed a car while he was driving down Rindle Road, Astley. Bolton Crown Court heard the 32-year-old

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Pupils spread the love in their community on Valentine's Day

Pupils from a primary school in Farnworth visited care homes in the area to spread the love on St Valentine’s Day. Around 15 young people from St Gregory’s RC Primary School paid a visit to resident of Hollands Nursing and Residential Home and

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Numbers of people killed or seriously injured on Bolton's road increases

The number of people 'Killed or Seriously Injured' (KSIs) on the area's roads increased around 68 per cent last year, according to data. The data, from a 'Corporate Dashboard' published by Bolton Council, showed there were more than 100 KSIs reported

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'We always need new people': Potential lifesavers urged to give blood

People in the Bolton are being encouraged to donate blood as three in four of those registered have yet to do so. During 2022 more than 37,600 people in the North West registered with Give Blood but only 10,037 of them attended an appointment by

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Measures set to be installed on road where drivers go 3 times the speed limit

New measures are set to be introduced on a road to slow down motorists who travel at 'three times the speed limit' . Chew Moor Lane could soon have chicanes and new signage after a five year campaign to slow down drivers. Neighbours have been

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'Always trust your instincts': Train conductor’s message to colleagues

A Northern train conductor is encouraging colleagues and customers to follow in his footsteps after his intervention helped return missing vulnerable children to their homes. The conductor, who wishes to remain anonymous, helped return a group

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'Exciting' new scheme to help people suffering through fuel poverty launched

A partnership has been launched to help support the most vulnerable people across Bolton and Bury with their energy bills. Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton and Age UK have announced their two-year project which is expecting to start taking referrals

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Bolton's council tax to rise more than four per cent as budget approved

An increase in council tax of more than four per cent is set in stone after it was approved by Bolton Council. The rise is one of multiple measures intended to address a multi-million hole in the budget for the 12 months up to April 2024. These

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BN PUB OF THE YEAR FINALIST: The Vulcan Inn

FOR years, the Vulcan Inn has had a reputation of being Bolton Wanderers pub and you can see why it has got so much support to book its place in the top six venues in the area. Landlord Carl Grundy has been part of the furniture at the pub for

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Experts reveal the ideal amount of time for cooking food in an air fryer

With so many households across the UK using air fryers to cook their dinners, some may be at a loss for the optimum amount of time to cook their meals. Air fryers are considered a great way to fight back against the rising cost of living since 

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First class shambles! Frustration as post box 'not in use'

A first class shambles! Little Lever residents may have plenty to write about - but posting their letters is proving to be very much a case of return to sender. For the village post box is completley blocked off. Cllr Sean Hornby said himself

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Former apprentices look back on building 'great careers' with Bolton NHS

Two former apprentices are celebrating eight years of building "great careers" with the NHS in Bolton. This comes with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust having celebrated National Apprenticeships Week earlier this month, which aims to highlight the vital

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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, February 16

The middle aisles 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