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Ken Bruce breaks silence after BBC announces 'earlier than planned' Radio 2 exit

BBC Radio 2 show host Ken Bruce has broken his silence ahead of his final show next week. The presenter, 72, has admitted that he was "a little surprised and disappointed" following the broadcaster's decision to cut his contract short.  The

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'What promotions are made of' - Bolton fans react to Port Vale win

Wanderers weren’t at their best but managed to grind out a 2-1 victory against Port Vale at the UniBol. The visitors went in front through Ellis Harrison inside the opening 10 minutes, but Victor Adeboyejo got the Whites back on level terms.

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Bolton defeat was a 'travesty', says Port Vale boss Clarke

Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke says it was a “travesty” his side were beaten 2-1 by Wanderers at the UniBol. The visitors went in front through Ellis Harrison inside the opening 10 minutes, but Victor Adeboyejo got the Whites back on level terms

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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt gives verdict on Wanderers' 2-1 win against Port Vale

IAN Evatt didn’t know how Wanderers managed to pick up three points against Port Vale – but he was sure glad they did! The Bolton boss - celebrating his 150th game in charge - had feared that Wednesday night’s Papa Johns Trophy semi-final win at

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Comic Con attracts thousands to its first event in England - and it is back TODAY

Thousands of people headed to a shopping centre in Bolton this weekend as an event for lovers of fantasy and superheroes took place in England for the first time. The Big Glasgow Comic Page Comic Con has run in Scotland for a number of years.

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FULL TIME: Bolton Wanderers 2 Port Vale 1

WANDERERS looked out on their feet – but they still had enough to grind out three points against Port Vale to keep themselves in the promotion picture. Victor Adeboyejo and Josh Sheehan scored the goals as Bolton fought back from a goal down to

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Hindu temple has pipe band perform to fundraise for earthquake victims

Representatives from a Hindu Temple in Bolton arranged two events yesterday to raise money for those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. The devastating event earlier this month has left tens of thousands dead and many builds reduced

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Shilton aids play-off bid: 75 Years 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. There

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Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Port Vale - as it happened

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Bolton Arena and University enter new three year partnership

Bolton Arena has announced a new naming rights partnership with the University of Bolton. The site will be called the “University of Bolton Arena” as part of a three year deal beginning at the end of this month. The partnership will allow students

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AA issues 'important' advice to drivers as UK braces for -10C Beast from the East

The AA has issued 'important' advice to drivers as the Met Office predicts a potential 'Beast from the East' and temperatures to drop to a freezing -10C.  The motoring experts have shared ten tips to help Brits avoid costly breakdowns amid the

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Vets reveal the strangest items eaten by dogs in 2022

Dogs are known for sometimes eating things when they shouldn't, but some of the items vets had to remove in 2022 were quite unexpected. The service Vets4Pets broke down some of the things their veterinary surgeons across their practices had to

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Most annoying UK driving habits revealed in new research by experts

Driving on UK roads can be very frustrating with the habits of fellow motorists sometimes making this much worse. However, many others may be doing these habits completely unaware that they are annoying to other road users. This is why research

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Warning of 9 illegal plants which could land you £30,000 fine

Keen gardeners are being warned of the nine illegal plants that could cost them thousands of pounds in fines. With more than 50,000 infestations of Japanese knotweed spreading across the UK, garden experts are warning homeowners to look out for

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Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Aldi and Asda

UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Aldi, M&S and Asda, have issued recalls on some of their products. A number of products have been recalled with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing "do not eat" warnings for a variety of reasons. These

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Men’s firsts get only draw on a weekend to forget for Bolton

Bolton Hockey Club’s men’s and women’s sides had a weekend of catch-up action with rearranged games the order of the day. But results were not kind to the sides with only the men’s firsts avoiding defeat. They hosted Alderley Edge’s thirds

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It is a Burnden takeover at the Bolton 5k event

Burnden Road Runners took over the Bolton 5k last weekend as 85 members put their best race foot forward. This race is Bolton United Harriers’ contribution to the Grand Prix League and is a looped two-lap course starting on the athletics track

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No issue with fresh produce supplies in Bolton - including tomatoes

While  some supermarkets are rationing certain fresh fruit and veg with pictures of empty shelves are shared on social media  - shoppers can fill their baskets at Bolton Market. Four major supermarkets have introduced rationing on some fresh produce

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Top coach's road ban after Christmas party drinks

A gym owner who crashed into a parked car as he drove home from a Christmas party was found to be more three times the legal drink drive limit. Blackburn magistrates heard Christopher Poole was also a personal trainer to a number of elite athletes

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Passenger's £460 journey which should have cost £11.50

A Bolton man has been fined for travelling on a train without buying a legitimate ticket first. Lee Brown travelled from Hebden Bridge to Manchester Victoria in August last year. He did so without paying the £11.50 required to obtain a valid

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Man burgled home of 82-year-old while he was asleep

A Bolton man broke into the home of a man in his eighties and stole items from the room where he was sleeping. Ali Hassan entered the home of the Henry Lucas on Yarrow Grove, Horwich, as part of a group of three. At Bolton Crown court he was

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The best Bolton bars, clubs and pubs up for awards from CAMRA

Bolton Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have a week left to choose the best bars, clubs and pubs in the borough for real ale. The branch is on a mission to choose its Club of the Year, its Pub of the Year and its Cider Pub of the Year from a shortlist

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Tributes to a well-known and respected Bolton businessman who has died suddenly

Tributes have been paid to a a well-known and respected businessman who has died at the age of 69. Phil Thompson, who owned security business Key Control Services in Farnworth, died suddenly on Sunday, February 19. An adopted Boltonian but

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'Outstanding' Bradley shines when the pressure is on, says Evatt

Conor Bradley might only be 19 years of age, but the Liverpool loanee seems to relish the big occasions. Bradley received plaudits for his display against Accrington in midweek, making an impact at both ends of the pitch. It should come as

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Evatt's praise for 'professional' Sheehan after tough spell

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt hailed Josh Sheehan following a tough spell for the midfielder. Sheehan has had to be patient for opportunities at times since his return from an ACL injury that kept him out of action for the best part of a year. The

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How Bolton ranks in the 'rat league of Greater Manchester'

Hundreds of callouts for rats were made by Bolton Council last year, figures have revealed. Despite many councils making huge efforts to reduce the problem, many residents of Greater Manchester are still plagued by the pesky vermin in and around

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Bolton Bake Off star shares delicious cake recipe and puts spotlight on mental health

Great British Bake Off star Makbul "Mak" Patel reveals how cooking is a great way to help with mental health as he shares a delicious lemon drizzle cake recipe. I’m on a slightly more serious note today. An issue that could be affecting the male

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'We enjoy being scared' says Tony Timberlake star of When Darkness Falls at the Lowry

TONY Timberlake admits that his latest role has put him in the strange position of actually wanting the audience to hide their faces and not look at the stage. But that’s what happens when you are starring in the tense thriller When Darkness Falls

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Artisan market proves to be hit with residents - and worthy causes

A community group has raised around £15k in the past 18 months through their artisan markets. It all began during lockdown, when a bunch of friends known as the ‘Orange Apron Gang’ (OAG) got together and created the ‘Harwood Community Hub’.

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Plans for house to be turned into care home thrown out over safeguarding concerns

Plans to change the use of a two-storey house into a care home has been refused by the planning committee. Concerns about the application had been raised by Bolton Council's children’s services. Members refused the  application for the change

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'Restaurant of the year' award for Bolton diner

A Pakistani restaurant which has only been open since summer 2021 has won a major award. Ayaan’s in Bolton has won the Pakistani Restaurant of the Year at the 1st Nation’s Curry Awards 2023. The restaurant is known for its traditional Pakistani

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High street name to quit Bolton town centre

Another big name is to quit Bolton town centre - just weeks after Marks and Spencer said it was closing its store on Deansgate. Clintons on Market Street is to shut next month, The Bolton News has learned. The news comes as a further blow to

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Major road works 'expected to last beyond the school summer holidays'

Major roadworks on a bypass start this weekend and will go on longer than originally planned. Work to install a new section of gas pipeline under the A6 Blackrod bypass will get underway on Sunday but motorists are being told the road will remain

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Five places to enjoy an indulgent dessert in Bolton

  This weekend treat yourself  We had a look on TripAdvisor for the Bolton eateries which are said to have some of the best dessert options. Milk Maids Milk Maids at Manchester Road Deardens Farm, Over Hulton, is rated the number one

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Judge blasts police officer who' ignored' request for information on assault victim

A judge has blasted a police officer who ignored a request for more information about how the victim of a savage assault has been affected. Damien Shaw attacked a man in Grosvenor Casino in Bolton in the early hours of November 7, 2021. He

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Upset as couple's caravan is stolen from secure facility

Thieves reportedly broke into a caravan storage facility and made off with a mobile home worth tens-of-thousands-of-pounds. Debra Grimshaw, a 56-year-old administrative worker from Egerton, found out on her birthday that her caravan had been stolen