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GMP issues challenge to would-be police officers in Bolton

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has taken to social media to gauge the policing abilities of its followers. The force has issued the challenge via GMP Traffic's Twitter account, after police community support officers (PCSO) were called out to

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WATCH: Josh Sheehan speaks ahead of Portsmouth clash

Josh Sheehan speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' League One clash with Portsmouth.

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Tesco launches new £5 meal deal offer

Tesco has launched a new £5 meal deal, allowing customers to pick up a premium main, snack and a drink. The new Premium Meal Deal will feature alongside the traditional meal deal in supermarkets. Shoppers will be able to pick a main from well-known

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BBC confirms Season 2 of The Traitors and is looking for applications: How to apply

Season 2 of the popular BBC gameshow The Traitors has been confirmed and applications are open to be a part of the show.  The show hosted by Claudia Winkleman and filmed in the Scottish Highlands shocked the nation with its dramatic twists and

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after incident in Astley Bridge

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after an incident in Astley Bridge. The emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the A58 Moss Bank Way at 3.12pm on Monday. According to North West Ambulance Service, a pedestrian was

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Police need your help after man dies in hospital

Police have made an appeal to the public to reach the next of kin of man who died at Royal Bolton Hospital. Greater Manchester Police are hoping the appeal will help them locate and notify the family of Dennis Buckley who died aged 65. A spokesperson

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WATCH: Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks ahead of Pompey trip

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One trip to Portsmouth.

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AS IT HAPPENED: Responders attend incident close to Bolton Asda

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65th anniversary of Winter Hill plane crash commemoration

Today is the 65th anniversary of the Winter Hill air crash that killed 35 motor traders from the Isle of Man who were on their way to visit the Exide Battery Factory in Manchester. Horwich Town Council, Horwich Heritage and Horwich Rotary Club

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TEAM NEWS: Evatt shares update on strike duo ahead of Pompey trip

Victor Adeboyejo is in contention for Tuesday night’s trip to Portsmouth, Ian Evatt has confirmed. The forward scored his first Bolton goal during the 2-1 win against Port Vale at the weekend but was forced off with a knock. Cameron Jerome

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Vernon Kay moved to tears as he talks about replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Vernon Kay became emotional when reflecting on the support he has received after announcing he will replace veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show. The TV presenter, 48, will take over in May after Bruce’s final

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Kym Marsh and daughter to star in Take That musical in Manchester

KYM Marsh and her daughter Emilie Cunliffe will star in the Take That musical Greatest Days which is coming to Manchester in May. They will play Rachel and Young Rachel in the official Take That musical written by Tim Firth. Celebrating the

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How to follow all the action of Wanderers' trip to Portsmouth

Wanderers will be aiming to keep the pressure on the top two when they make the long trip to Portsmouth. The Whites enter the game in high spirits following back-to-back victories against Accrington and Port Vale. Ian Evatt’s men are currently

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DWP issues update on £900 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

An update on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) £900 of cost of living payments has been issued. More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost, available to people in receipt of means-tested benefits including Universal

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900,000 homes can apply for £400 energy bill support today - find out how

Online applications have opened to allow 900,000 households in across the UK access £400 of energy bill support from the Government. Households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier, such as those living in park homes and care

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Northern Lights to be visible in sky tonight and could reach as far as Cornwall

The UK's night sky will be lit up with colour this evening, February 27, as the Northern Lights are set to be visible as far as Cornwall.  The Aurora Borealis are typically best seen in areas with high latitudes and are closer to the Arctic, such

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UPDATES: Victoria Square and Le Mans cordoned off as film crews move in

3:40pm That's the end of our coverage today. Here's what we know up until now!

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Energy bills will rise despite expected reduction in Ofgem’s price cap

Ofgem is expected to announce that it will drop its cap on the amount energy suppliers are able to charge by around £1,000, but analysts believe bills will still rise by an average of £500. The energy regulator is expected to announce that it will

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900,000 homes can apply for £400 energy bill support today - find out how

Online applications have opened to allow 900,000 households in across the UK access £400 of energy bill support from the Government. Households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier, such as those living in park homes and care

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GMP officers tackle violent crime in town centre in new operation

Police officers have been active in parts of Bolton to reduce violence as part of an on-going operation. At the weekend, officers were on patrol in Bolton town centre and in Great Lever working to reduce violence. Many people and cards were

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Fraud warning issued to shoppers after noticeable increase in purchase scams online

The situation created by the cost of living crisis is creating plenty of opportunities for fraudsters to trick people with purchase scams, according to the internet safety website Get Safe Online. Around six-in-10 people surveyed (62%) said they

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Long-awaited school to open with 'temporary accommodation' after government meeting

A long-awaited Radcliffe secondary school will open with temporary accommodation next year, councillors have said after a government meeting. The leader of the Bury Conservatives, Cllr Russell Bernstein, has told the Bury Times he met with the

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Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on 'keeping fresh' for tricky trip to Portsmouth

Ian Evatt hopes he has left just enough in Wanderers’ tank to handle a long trip to Portsmouth on Tuesday night. The Bolton boss is planning changes at Fratton Park, having kept the likes of Gethin Jones, Kieran Lee, Declan John, Elias Kachunga

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Fan's View: Points more important than performances at this stage of the season

There was one thing on everybody’s mind when we headed for the Unibol to face the Valiants from Burslem. Wembley and how to get there, how to get tickets, how to get out of prior commitments and for the unfortunate ones, how they will miss the

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Schoolchildren battle it out in the courtroom as they take their case to 'trial'

Young legal eagles swapped their uniforms for robes and wigs to battle it out in the courtroom. Eden Boys’ School pupils travelled to a Manchester courtroom where they took part in courtroom re-enactments which saw them play the roles of the different

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Woman feels 'let down' after being left without wheelchair

A Bolton woman says she is waiting for her wheelchair after it became damaged - and has not provided a suitable replacement. Carlene Kirton, who has cerebral palsy, recently suffered a fall outside her home on Campbell Street, Farnworth, when a

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Big Vic has 20 goals in his sights after breaking duck at Bolton Wanderers

VICTOR Adeboyejo is hungry for more goals now he has opened his account at Wanderers. The striker grabbed his first goal in a Bolton shirt in the 2-1 win against Port Vale, taking his tally to 14 overall when you factor in his haul from previous

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Burglary 'front and centre' for police in Bolton as concerns raised

Tackling burglaries is top of Bolton police's agenda, a senior officer has said. Residents and councillors have often flagged burglary a crime which they consider a priority for police to deal with in Bolton. They say not only can being a victim

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Hair we go! Stylist up for 2 national awards

A Bury hairdresser who goes "above and beyond" has been shortlisted for two national awards. Nicole Murphy, who lives in Radcliffe, moved to England from Ireland seven years ago and has spent the best part of that time focusing on her passion as

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Paddy McGuinness to host new Channel 4 TV show

Paddy McGuiness is set to star in a new game show. The Bolton funny-man has been announced as the host of new Channel 4 show, Tempting Fortune, where 12 strangers will head to South Africa to to be in with a chance of winning £300,000. Contestants

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Bolton Boxing gym where Tommy Fury trains react to his victory

A boxing gym where Tommy Fury trained before his fight with YouTube star Jake Paul has congratulated the younger Fury on a long-awaited win. Tommy and Jake  long-awaited bout finally come to a resolution with the famous YouTuber losing his first

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Water works to cause road closure at the start of next month

A road in Bolton will be closed next week. The back of Hawthorne Road in  will be closed from March 7 for approximately three days for water works. The road closure will prohibit all traffic from proceeding on the back of Hawthorne Road from

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Customers asked to 'recycle' pre-loved homeware by Radcliffe shop

A Radcliffe shop is asking customers to bring in pre-loved homeware as part of a scheme to support people and families.  Dunelm has joined up with community groups across the North West to redistribute pre-loved homeware items during the costof

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Children get a good start to their education at this happy nursery

Children are getting a good start to their education at a nursery, the Government’s education watchdog has found. Casson Fold Day Nursery on Lower Leigh Road in Daisy Hill was marked good by Ofsted. Inspector Jenny Smillie found that the children

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Bolton business ransacked and is daubed with Pro-Putin graffiti

A wargames shop was broken into twice in a weekend with pro-Russia graffiti sprayed on the shutters. The Portcullis Wargames Emporium in Bolton town centre, has been open for 12 years and has had trouble in the past with burglary attempts.

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A long awaited super health centre could be completed in just over a year

Farnworth Super Health Centre could be built and completed by summer of 2024 as part of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme. Residents have long been calling for a purpose-built health centre, with some stating services prove difficult to

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Brave 7-year-old inspires his family as he recovers after devastating diagnosis

When Muhammad-Eesa Ibrahim was taken to hospital complaining of headaches, his family never expected to be told the seven-year-old had a brain tumour. They were told of the devastating diagnosis in December and just weeks later the brave schoolboy

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This cookie dough dessert shop has opened in Bury - and people love it

A dessert shop specialising in cookie dough has opened opposite Bury Parish Church and it has proved to be a hit with customers. Rawkies at The Rock, owned by couple Adam Greenwood, 35, and Sophie Bussey, 32, first welcomed customers on January

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Portsmouth suffer winger injury blow ahead of Bolton clash

Portsmouth are waiting on the fitness of Reeco Hackett ahead of Tuesday night’s clash with Wanderers. Hackett missed the 4-0 win against Cheltenham at the weekend after picking up a back injury in training. Ryan Tunnicliffe, Michael Jacobs,

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Theatre company celebrates success of a trio of actors now in major TV roles

A theatre company is celebrating the success of a trio of actors who honed their craft with the company and are now starring in major TV roles. Ralf Little, Kate O’Flynn and Zak Ford-Williams were all members of the Young Company at Summerseat

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Sweet-toothed rail users have use of new option at Bolton station

Bolton rail users will now be able to make a snack pitstop at new vending machines in the train station. Northern has teamed-up with Decorum Vending to install 79 new vending machines at 51 locations – including Bolton - across its network, offering

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Historic town hall and Le Mans Crescent form backdrop to new star-studded drama

Bolton is doubling up as  Moscow this week as the TV cameras returned to the town to film for a star-studded series. The area around the town hall was shut to the public from Monday and is set to remain so 'for a few days'. Filming is taking

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Tesco launch at-home health tests in 'first-of-its-kind' deal

Shoppers at Tesco can pick up home testing kits for health conditions from thyroid problems to bowel cancer alongside their weekly shop after the supermarket giant struck a first-of-its-kind deal. The grocery chain has sealed a national retail