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Experts warn over mistake that could be adding hundreds to your energy bill

Experts have warned households across the UK over one common mistake made that could be adding hundreds of pounds to their energy bill. With fuel prices at an all-time high and the price of heating a home or business too much for many, the experts

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Travellers spotted on popular country park car park

Travellers have been spotted on the overflow carpark at Burrs Country Park in Bury today, Friday. Three caravans have been seen on the car park so far and Elton Cllr Jack Rydeheard said the Travellers moved to Burrs from Garside Hey Road in Brandlesholme

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Serious crash in Wigan leaves teenager with life-threatening injuries

Police are appealing after a serious collision in Wigan leaves a teenager with life-threatening injuries. On Thursday, 16 February 2023, at around 2.50pm, officers were called to a serious collision involving one car on Winstanley Road in Wigan

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WATCH: Victor Adeboyejo speaks ahead of Wycombe trip

Victor Adeboyejo speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' trip to Wycombe this weekend.

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Plans for former town centre nightclub Pink Panther announced

An evangelical Christian group have hopes of transforming a long vacant nightclub building into a church. The Potters House Church, want to use the building on St Georges Road in Bolton town centre for their services and meetings. The building

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WATCH: Whites boss Ian Evatt speaks ahead of Wycombe trip

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One clash with Wycombe this weekend.

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Busy town centre junction cordoned off after two-car crash

A busy town centre junction was blocked off after a crash today. The two crash happened on Bank Street in Bolton town centre with its junction with Churchgate, just after 1pm on Friday. Two cars had damage to their front ends. A police

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Arrest after police called to 2 incidents in the same area in the early hours

A man has been arrested after police were called to two incidents in the early hors. Officers were called to Brooklands in Horwich at 1am after reports of an attempted car break-in and just three hours later they were called back after a theft

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Jobs set to be saved at Bolton distribution centre after tycoon steps in

Jobs at a Bolton steel distribution centre could be saved after a  tycoon stepped in with a last minute rescue deal. Collapsed steel firm Aartee Bright Bar is set to be merged with Liberty Steel Group Sanjeev Gupta bought the company. GFG Alliance

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Lostockers take to the hills to enjoy a nice Amble

SIX members of Lostock AC competed in the Anglezarke Amble, a Long Distance Walking Challenge Event which allows walkers and runners to partake together, writes Samantha Sale. There are two route options for the day, the short at 16 miles and the

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Is this how Bolton Wanderers will line up against Wycombe?

Wanderers make the long journey to Adams Park to take on promotion rivals Wycombe this weekend. The Whites have won their last five matches and are building momentum in the promotion race. Ian Evatt’s men ran out 5-0 winners against MK Dons

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NatWest profits surge by more than a third as CEO sees £5.25 million pay packet

NatWest Group has said its profits have surged by more than a third last year, reaching £5.1 billion. The group also revealed its chief executive, Dame Alison Rose, received a pay packet totalling £5.25 million. The British banking giant took

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Martin Lewis warning to anyone aged 45 to 70 who could be missing out on £7,500

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone between the ages of 45 and 70 as a pension deadline approaches. The Money Saving Expert warned people could be missing out on thousands of pounds if they ignore the deadline. Speaking on the Martin

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Warning to anyone who has had Omicron as new health risk discovered

A warning has been issued to anyone who has had the Omicron strain of coronavirus, after scientists found a link between the virus and type 2 diabetes. Research has found that people who suffered with Omicron are more likely to develop new-onset

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Trio convicted of ‘brutal, unprovoked and senseless’ murder of 30-year-old

Three men have been convicted of the ‘brutal, unprovoked and senseless’ murder of a 30-year-old man. Ben Dawber and Kane Adamson, both 19, along with 20-year-old Joshua Prescott had been driving around Atherton and Tyldesley in the early hours

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Footage shows three terrifying collisions between cars and trams

Footage has been released showing three collisions between motorists and Metrolink vehicles. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has shown the video as part of an effort to get drivers to "be tram aware." Between April and December last there

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Horwich well placed to turn Heat up in last cross country race

HORWICH RMI Harriers took 29 runners to Sherdley Park in St Helens for the 4th round of the Manchester Area Cross Country League and came away happy with the results especially as the men only had seven runners turning out, writes David Barnes.

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Daisy Hill hoping to break run and return to winning ways

Daisy Hill will be looking to break their run of games without a win when they travel to face Garstang in the North West Counties League First Division North on Saturday, writes Ian Templeman. It’s now over a month since Daisy last recorded a victory

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Sessions to support parents of young children to take place

Parents of young children can get additional support from like minded people. Home Start Host is staging With You In Mind free support sessions in Bolton for parents of children aged between 0-2 years old. The charity is inviting people to

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Road to be closed at the start of March for works

A road in Bolton will be closed at the start of March for  works. Orwell Road, in Smithills, will be closed for one day whilst vital telecoms works take place. The road closure will prohibit all traffic from proceeding on Orwell Road from Captains

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Improvements needed to ensure people are 'safe' at Royal Bolton Hospital ' A&E

A 'plan is in place' after inspectors found many of Royal Bolton Hospital's staff were not trained to ‘recognise abuse’ in children. This comes with the release of a Care Quality Commission report this week which reduced the Minerva Road hospital

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'These are serious matters' as man admits range of assaults over several months

A man has confessed to a range of assaults in Bolton committed against a woman across several months. Kieran Hilland, 22, committed the assaults between last Autumn and this January. Appearing before Bolton Crown Court via video link from prison

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'All options open' after man admits to owning 100s of indecent images of children

A man has confessed to owning hundreds of indecent images of children across a range of categories of seriousness. Daniel Meredith, 30, had the images between December 2019 and July 2020. Brought before Bolton Crown Court this week he pleaded

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The beating heart the town for young people’: Youth Hub officially opens

A YOUTH hub will become the "beating heart" of Leigh for young people, bosses say.  Ground broke on the project at Leigh Sports Village last February and the hub has now officially opened its doors, boasting two gyms, computer facilities and an

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Investigation after 23-year-old dies

A 23-year-old man died from pneumonia after being admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital, an inquest heard. Joshua James Anderson of 3L Care Ltd, Atherton, was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital in a “very frail condition” on December 28, 2021

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Trainee solicitor 'abused position' to steal more than £100,000 from insurers

A former trainee solicitor confessed to "abusing his position" to steal more than £100,000 across a staggering array of fraudulent transactions. Tauseef Sadeeq, 30, was working for Bolton-based Jacob Miller Solicitors between February 2020 and

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Why attack is the best form of defence for Wanderers

The fixture list isn’t about to get any easier for Wanderers - but Ian Evatt is committed to playing on the front foot. The Whites’ impressive defensive numbers have been a key factor in their strong form of late, climbing to third in the League

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'Huge amount of talent' - Evatt pleased with Morley development

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has been impressed with Aaron Morley’s development – and reckons the midfielder could go on to have a “special career”. Morley has become a key figure for the Whites since his return to the side, forming an effective partnership

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'These are tough trading times': Former pub director on why village pub shut

A  former director of a village pub which is up for sale has pledged to help customers who have not received a refund for meal vouchers. The Bolton News reported this week that the The Cross Guns was up for sale with customers concerned about vouchers

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Tennis stars head to Bolton for international tournament

Big names and local prospects are converging on Bolton for an international tennis tournament. International wheelchair tennis returns to Bolton Arena for the ninth time  todaywith Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists among more than

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Fun half-term activities in store for the family

Bolton At Home have put on half-term activities for families. As well as offering discounted meal vouchers, the housing provider has teamed up with various organisations to provide activities for children. On February 22, the Daisy Hill Cricket

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Young writers in Bolton have their work published

Young writers have been letting their creative juices flow by entering a competition. Pupils at junior boys at Bolton School have entered the Young Writers’ A Twist in the Tale – Amazing Creations writing competition. Despite thousands of entries

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Developer launches appeal against home build conditions -despite plans being approved

A developer which was given permission to build a new home in Blackrod has launched an appeal against the conditions attached to the approval. A resident who lives on Boardman Street sought permission to build another home on the street. The

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Bolton inspector wants return of 'old school bobby' who people know

A senior Bolton police officer has said improvements are being made in the force and said she wants to return to “old school policing” where an officer is known in the community. Inspector Lisa Clarke also revealed work which had been come to combat

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Multi-million pound revamp of historic building ' at risk' after being 'called-in'

The multi-million pound refurbishment to breathe new life into a historic civic building could be at risk after the plan for the 120-year-old site was 'called-in' for scrutiny. The refurbishment was up for approval by the cabinet member for regeneration

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Babies ‘squeal with delight’ at this nursery

The education watchdog has praised a nursery in Astley Bridge after an inspection. Shining Stars Nursery on Canning Street was visited by the education watchdog in January and was found retain its "good" rating that it also achieved in 2017.

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Motorists warned of 15 weeks of roadworks as part of £70m project

Motorists are being warned of roadworks lasting for more than three months. Works to upgrade older gas mains is due to start on Monday, February 27, which will mean temporary traffic lights will be in place at the junction between Blackrod Brow

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The Buff presents: Wycombe Wanderers, winning and (possibly) Wembley!

I know we say it every week, but this is a massive week for Wanderers. After winning their last two games 5-0, Ian Evatt's side go to in-form Wycombe looking to make another statement to the promotion challengers in League One. And just a few

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Bolton gets global showcase as thriller filmed in town shows on Netflix

Bolton will be showcased worldwide as a horror filmed in town is now available to watch on Netflix. Red Rose was a huge hit when it aired on the BBC last August, having had its premiere at The Light Cinema in the Market Place. Red Rose was

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Experts warn over mistake that could be adding hundreds to your energy bill

Experts have warned households across the UK over one common mistake made that could be adding hundreds of pounds to their energy bill. With fuel prices at an all-time high and the price of heating a home or business too much for many, the experts