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EastEnders fans to be shocked after never before seen twist to air on Monday
EastEnders fans are to be shocked by the major plot twist on Monday night's episode of the popular soap amid a never before seen storyline. The BBC show will leave fans completely shocked after the episode focuses on the lives of six of Walford
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Wycombe boss on Bolton victory and 'fantastic' away support
Gareth Ainsworth says beating Wanderers is “a great scalp” for his Wycombe side following their 1-0 victory at Adams Park. Lewis Wing got the decisive goal on the stroke of half time, beating James Trafford after a clever corner routine. Gethin
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt's verdict on Bolton's 1-0 defeat at Wycombe
IAN Evatt claims his side were denied a “stonewall penalty” in the second half of their 1-0 defeat at Wycombe. The Bolton boss was furious his side did not get a route back into the game when substitute Cameron Jerome claimed he had been shoved
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Wanderers fans react to Wycombe defeat and penalty controversy
Wanderers’ win streak came to an end following a 1-0 defeat at promotion rivals Wycombe, but what did fans have to say? Lewis Wing got the decisive goal on the stroke of half time, beating James Trafford after a clever corner routine. Gethin
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FULL TIME: Wanderers fall short against promotion rivals Wycombe
Wanderers’ winning run was brought to a shuddering halt at Wycombe – with Lewis Wing’s blockbuster in first half stoppage time proving decisive. Bolton have never won a league game at Adams Park but will go into Wednesday night’s Papa Johns Trophy
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Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Bolton Wanderers - as it happened
5:15pm Missed opportunity #bwfc — Gareth Hulme (@GarethHulme) February 18, 2023
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WATCH: The moment would-be burglar enters house before being chased off by homeowner
A dad chased a would-be burglar out of his house in the early hours of the morning. James Alan was getting ready for work on Friday, February 10 at around 3am when he heard his front door open on Mornington Road in Heaton. Mr Alan, 44, immediately
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How police took down multi-million pound East Lancs drugs gang
Members of a gang who imported millions of pounds of drugs from mainland Europe to cut and then sell on from their Darwen headquarters were caught after police cracked their mobile phones and uncovered CCTV. CCTV footage from inside the group
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6 appliances adding to your soaring energy bills due to simple mistake
With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to hit families’ finances, and the energy support set to reduce in April, many of us are looking at how we can cut back on energy use. Since October, the Government has been helping people with their bills
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Uber reveals how to see what drivers rate you and its top tips for 5 star rides
Have you ever wondered what you’ve been rated after an Uber ride? You look at your overall rating and wonder how many 5 stars you have, and worse, how many 1 stars? Uber has now made it easier for you to see the breakdown of your rating, showing
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Lidl issues recall and 'do not eat' warning amid Salmonella presence in salami
Lidl recalls a popular meat product after it was found to have the presence of Salmonella. The product, which was purchased by a number of customers before the issue was flagged, is not to be consumed and can be returned for a full refund.
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Top 15 UK baby names that have remained the most popular in the last 100 years
Picking out a baby name can be a very tough decision for new parents, with so many unique ones to pick from. However, some have clearly remained a favourite among many generations, and have ranked among the most consistently popular names of the
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Best air fryers to buy for 2023 revealed by Good Housekeeping UK
With so many people abandoning their ovens and turning towards air fryers, finding the right one can be challenging. Air fryers have grown in popularity in recent years with some seeing them as a way to fight back against the cost of living crisis
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Tumbles and drama as Burndeners tackle hills
BURNDEN Road Runners have been out in force this week testing themselves on different terrains, writes Jen Forkin. The first Sunday Cross Country for February but the final one of the season took place in Croxteth in Liverpool. Conditions were
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Qatari Sheikh and British billionaire make bids to buy Manchester United
Qatari Sheikh Jassim and Ineos have both made bids to buy major Premier League side Manchester United after expressing an interest on Friday night. BBC Sport reported that Ineos, which is owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, officially made a bid for the
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Enter Shilton... And the play-offs: 75yrs a Wandering by Bert Tyldesley
Bert Tyldesley followed the fortunes of Bolton Wanderers through eight decades and kept a diary of his time in the terraces. With the kind permission of his family, we bring you his reflections on that journal, entitled: 75 Years a Wandering.
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Men’s firsts put to the sword by irrepressible leaders Macc
Bolton Hockey Club’s men’s firsts were brought back down to earth with a bump after a 5-0 home defeat against table-topping Macclesfield firsts. Victory at high-flying Neston gave the firsts confidence facing the daunting prospect of the 100-per-cent
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FIRST LOOK: New café officially opens after' burst of inspiration'
A new café has officially opened in Farnworth after the owner had a burst of inspiration. Jonesy’s Juicy Bites opened to the public this week on Monday February 13, and is already proving to be popular with the same faces being seen most days.
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Ten places to enjoy a weekend brunch in Bolton
One of the best things about weekends - whatever the weather- is enjoying a lazy brunch. And in Bolton residents really are spoilt for choice. We had a look on Tripadvisor for the Bolton eateries which are said to have some of the best brunch
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Vandals target football club for the third week in a row
An amateur football club has been left devastated after vandals struck for the third weekend in a row. Horwich RMI AFC had only just completed repairs on their newly built dug out following previous incidents of vandalism. A dug out is known
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Plan for new school build a step closer after more than six-year saga
Children could soon be taught in a fit for purpose school building - after being taught in an office block for six years. A decision is due on the demolition of a community centre and day centre to allow for the construction of a site for the '
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Hall-i'th-Wood proved big draw for Bolton Art School students
Students have certainly changed over the years, or at last their dress sense has, if this photo is anything to go by. It was taken in April, 1951 and shows two students from Bolton’s Municipal School of Art taking advantage of a crisp spring day
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Strictly favourites Karen and Gorka bring heat in Firedance
SHE’S the longest serving professional dancer on Strictly having complete 11 series of the popular TV show but if the public thought they had seen everything Karen Hauer has to offer on the dancefloor they should think again. Karen is pairing up
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Bolton's 'Captain Rebellion' speaks out after conviction for blockade at oil terminal
A father-of-two from Bolton blockaded an oil terminal in Birmingham 'to get the message to the government' over fossil fuels. Paul Barnes was one of more than a dozen protestors who blocked an access road to Esso Petroleum in April 2022. The
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'Being out was not ideal': Boxer making comeback after injury break
A boxer is making his big comeback after an injury forced him to take a year out. Khaleel Majid from Heaton, felt the pain in his hand at his last fight but still went on to win before realising the damage incurred. The 25-year-old super lightweight
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Wanderers boss Ian Evatt calls for patience with new signings
Ian Evatt hopes Randell Williams can build on his first Wanderers goal and show “what he is all about”. Williams’ start to life at Bolton has been affected by injury, but he was on target in the 5-0 win against MK Dons in midweek. Declan John
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Why Wanderers was 'the right move' for Victor Adeboyejo
Victor Adeboyejo has only been at Wanderers for a matter of weeks but is already excited about the long-term project at the club. The forward joined the Whites from Burton during the final days of the January window, putting pen to paper over a
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Cricket club's jam-packed fundraising event to raise money for earthquakes victims
A fundraiser event is taking place this weekend to raise money for Turkey and Syria following the earthquake. The Deane and Derby Cricket Social Club will be hosting a jam packed event with both outdoor and indoor activities, in a bid to raise
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Yasmin Qureshi: 'We need ambition, not more managed decline'
At the last full meeting of Bolton Council, the Conservative-led administration opted to increase Council Tax by over four per cent, alongside cuts of £4 million, and the use of council reserves worth £10 million. These decisions show an administration
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'We want a bathroom like that': Ex-Corrie star praise for Bolton business
Bosses at a bathroom showroom company have spoken about the ‘amazing’ response after winning praise from Bolton actress Helen Flanagan. Titan Bathrooms in Farnworth have been in business for 20 years and are already fully booked for the next
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Latest hygiene ratings for carvery, pub, restaurants and takeaways
Food hygiene inspectors have rated five eateries in the latest round of inspections. Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and management of food safety, inspectors have given one eatery a four-out-of-five
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Cuts looming as council tax in for Walkden residents set to rise
Walkden residents are set to see their council tax bills rise - as cuts are made. Salford council is set to vote through a 4.99 per cent hike in council tax and bosses brace to make £6m in cuts in a bid to balance the books. The council meets
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Father and son's 'savage' assault left victim 'naked and bleeding' in own home
A father and son left their victim "naked and bleeding" after a savage early hours attack in his own home. George McWilliams, 62, and his son Anthony, 35, approached the man’s house on The Crescent, Bolton at around 1am on August 27 last year apparently
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Top 15 UK baby names that have remained the most popular in the last 100 years
Picking out a baby name can be a very tough decision for new parents, with so many unique ones to pick from. However, some have clearly remained a favourite among many generations, and have ranked among the most consistently popular names of the
