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'We didn't do our jobs' - Evatt rues defending after 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth

IAN Evatt believes an eight-game month finally caught up with Wanderers as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth. After leading the game 1-0 through Dion Charles’s 18th goal of the season, Pompey rallied with three goals in 18 second-half

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Portsmouth boss makes Bolton claim after 3-1 win against Whites

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was delighted to overcome “one of the best sides in the league” following their 3-1 win against Wanderers at Fratton Park. Dion Charles put the Whites in front early in the second half, slotting home from close range

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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Whites miss chance to gain ground in promotion race

Whether it was a tolling bell for automatic promotion chances or just a Pompey chime, it is too early to tell, but this long trip to Fratton Park looked a step too far from minute one.  Even though Dion Charles managed to put Wanderers into the

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Justin Bieber cancels remaining world tour dates amid rare health condition

Popular singer and performer Justin Bieber has announced the cancellation and postponement of the remaining dates left on his 'Justice' world tour. The Canadian singer, known for hits like Baby and Boyfriend, cancelled the remaining dates, including

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Car fire shuts street as police and firefighter attend the scene

Emergency services called to a street in Deane after a car caught fire this afternoon, Tuesday, February 28. The origin of the fire is yet to be determined, and no one was injured in the incident, which a crew from Bolton Central Fire Station was

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Portsmouth 3-1 Bolton Wanderers - as it happened

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Everything you need to know about Wanderers trialist Finlay Heath

Finlay Heath featured as a trialist as Wanderers’ B Team were beaten 2-0 by Huddersfield in the Central League. Conor Wells opened the scoring on the stroke of half time after pouncing on a mistake by Nelson Khumbeni, before Kyle Hudlin added a

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Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning over product which may be unsafe to eat

Tesco is recalling a product because it may contain an undeclared ingredient that poses a health risk. The supermarket giant is recalling its Arrabbiata Sauce because it may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. As a result, the

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Couple further arrested on suspicion of 'gross negligence manslaughter'

Detectives attempting to find Constance Marten’s baby have said the risk to the infant’s welfare is “as high as it’s been in the investigation” as they search the Sussex undergrowth. The aristocrat and her partner Mark Gordon were arrested in Brighton

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George Thomason returns as B Team lose out against Huddersfield

George Thomason played over an hour as Wanderers’ B Team were beaten 2-0 by Huddersfield in the Central League. It was the midfielder’s first appearance since suffering a knee injury during the 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers back in December.

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Update on attempted abduction after child 'snatched'

Police have provided an update a week after a man approached a woman and snatched her child in the street. Officers were called to Mayor Street after a report of the attempted abduction at around 6.30pm on Tuesday last week. At the time, police

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Sainsbury's to close Argos depots affecting more than 1,400 jobs

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has today, Tuesday, announced plans to close two Argos depots. The move will see more than 1,400 jobs at risk with the company sharing that they are proposing to shut down Argos distribution centres at Heywood Distribution

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ITV and BBC cancel EastEnders, Emmerdale and Corrie in soap schedule shakeup

BBC and ITV have removed EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street from their TV schedules at points this week. The channels have cancelled the popular soaps on certain evenings to make way for the FA Cup. Instead of a trip to Walford tonight

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Hollywood A-lister spotted in Bolton as cameras roll for new star-studded series

Hollywood A-lister Ewan McGregor is in Bolton as the town centre takes centre stage in a star-studded drama set during the Russian Revolution. Victoria Square has been fenced off to the public for a shoot for A Gentleman in Moscow, which started

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'Long may it continue' - Evatt out to keep winning record at Wanderers

IAN Evatt hopes his next 150 games in charge of Wanderers can be even more successful than the first. The Bolton boss passed the milestone in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Port Vale, the 74th of his time at the club. That puts him ahead of John

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Who is Mark Gordon? Boyfriend of Constance Marten arrested as baby still missing

A huge search is underway for a two-month-old baby today after missing aristocrat Constance Marten and her sex offender boyfriend Mark Gordon were arrested in Brighton. The couple have been avoiding police since the infant was born in early January

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon baby search: Police seize child's earmuffs

Police have seized a pair of pink child's earmuffs as the search for Constance Marten's missing baby continues in the city.  The earmuffs were found in Roedale Valley Allotments in Hollingbury, Brighton.  Sussex Police and the Metropolitan

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Bolton Wanderers B 0-2 Huddersfield Town B - as it happened

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Teachers in Bolton say they have the support to fight for education as they walk out

Teachers in Bolton say they are being supported by parents in their fight for better pay and conditions. Members of the National Education Union went on strike for the second time in the fight with the Government over better pay and funding for

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Pompey boss John Mousinho eager to make amends against Wanderers

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is determined to give Wanderers a tougher game this time around. The Whites ran out 3-0 winners when the sides met at the UniBol earlier this season thanks to goals from Dion Charles, Kieran Lee and Eoin Toal.

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Is this how Bolton Wanderers will line up against Portsmouth?

Wanderers are back on the road as they make the long trip to Fratton Park to take on John Mousinho’s Portsmouth. The Whites enter the game in high spirits following back-to-back victories against Accrington and Port Vale. Ian Evatt’s men are

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Bolton company's cost-cutting bears fruit as it issues new statement

Online electricals retailer AO World has hiked it annual earnings outlook for the third time in just over three months as it said cost-cutting efforts were paying off. The Bolton-based group said its profitability has seen a better-than-expected

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Police issue statement on incident in Astley Bridge

A pedestrian taken to hospital after an incident in Astley Bridge suffered minor injuries, police said. The emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the A58 Moss Bank Way at 3.12pm on Monday. According to police, a pedestrian

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Police need your help to find recently released prisoner with local links

Police want to trace a wanted man from Bury. James Hodkinson was released from prison earlier this month. He has links to Radcliffe, Rochdale and Manchester City Centre. Read more: Nosheen Akhtar: Husband denies setting fire that killed

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Huge search for baby as missing aristocrat Constance Marten and partner held

A huge search is taking place to find the baby of aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon who went missing near Bolton. The two have been taken into police custody after being found in Brighton. Officers are now scouring a large

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No traffic lights working on major Bolton road

A traffic signal failure is causing delays on a major road in Farnworth. Engineers are attending Bolton Road in Farnworth with Long Causeway, Higher Market Street and Old Hall Street. All traffic signals are currently out here. Drivers

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Summary: Teachers strike over pay and conditions around Bolton

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Brig show their play-off ambitions to see off Colls

Bamber Bridge and Atherton Collieries are having rather different seasons and it was evident at the weekend in their 2-0 win. Brig are a team filled to the brim with confidence in their push for the play-offs, while The Stripes, on the other hand

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Daisy did not do enough to earn the win - Mills

Daisy Hill’s poor run of recent form in the North West Counties League First Division North continued on Saturday when they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Runcorn Town. After conceding the only goal of the game in the fifth minute to Runcorn’s Charlie

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Juvenile arrested in crackdown of anti-social behaviour on public transport

Bolton police crossed the border as the crackdown on anti-social behaviour on public transport continued last night - with a juvenile arrested after being found with drugs. Police across Greater Manchester have been cracking down on crime on the

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Morrisons launches 2 full breakfasts and 2 hot drinks for £10 in its cafés

Morrisons has launched a two for £10 deal on its breakfasts and hot drinks in all of its cafés. Customers can get two full breakfasts and two hot drinks for £10 nationwide until Sunday, March 5. The supermarket’s Full Breakfast is made up of

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Victor Adeboyejo on his love of Wanderers legend Jay Jay Okocha

VICTOR Adeboyejo has already found one thing in common with the Bolton Wanderers fans. His first footballing love – as was the case for generations of Nigerians – was the great Jay Jay Okocha – and it is safe to assume there are thousands of Boltonians

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Former student returns to inspire sixth form students as a doctor

A Sixth Form Bolton (B6) alumni revisited his former college to inspire the next generation. Dr Tom Proctor visited B6 to speak to a group of aspiring medics about his experience of applying for, studying, and working in medicine. Currently

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Proposals for 2 extensions on home thrown out by planning chiefs

Plans have been rejected for the erection of two extensions at a property in Middle Hulton. Two extensions were proposed at 509 St Helens Road, one to the western side of the house and one to the eastern side which also extends to the rear however

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Schools across Bolton shut or partially shut as teachers walk out in pay dispute

Schools across Bolton will be shut or partially shut today as teachers stage their second walkout in a dispute over pay and conditions. Picket lines to raise awareness of the reasons why teachers are striking will be staged outside a number of

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Rock concert to raise money for a good cause

A concert to raise money for Bolton Hospice will take place next month. Boltstock 2023 is set to take place on March 18 at The Roundhouse in Halliwell. All ticket fees and donations will be going to Bolton Hospice in support of their continuing

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Service to be held to keep alive the memory of 43 men and boys who died in tragedy

Residents of a Bolton town are keeping alive the memory of 43 men and boys who died in a mining disaster. The Unity Brook Colliery disaster took place in Kearsley on March 12, 1848, where an explosion in the pit claimed 43 lives. Accidents

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How Wanderers fans can watch George Thomason in B Team action

George Thomason is set to get some minutes under his belt for Wanderers’ B Team against Huddersfield this afternoon. The midfielder has been out of action since dislocating his knee and tearing a ligament during the 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers

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'I'm heading in the right direction' - Sheehan getting back to best at Bolton

JOSH Sheehan is not about to complain about a quick turnaround for Wanderers. The Wales international is enjoying every minute he can get on the pitch after spending the best part of a year side-lined by injury and fighting hard to re-establish

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'Last one out of Bolton turns the light off!' - Evatt urges town to attend final

THOUSANDS of Wanderers fans will be scrambling for tickets to the Papa Johns Trophy final at Wembley from 10am this morning. The club has requested that supporters stay patient and take their time booking their spot for the April 2 showpiece, with

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Accused takes to the stand for first time in rape trial

A man accused of raping a 70-year-old woman and assaulting a teenage girl took to the stand for the first time. The alleged incidents were said to have happened within less than two weeks of each other in Farnworth in summer of last year, Bolton

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Children's nursery to close within days it has been announced

A children's nursery is to shut within a matter of days. Beechwood Private Nursery School in Bromley Cross is blaming financial difficulties. Parents were told on Friday the nursery was closing this Friday and The Bolton News was told that

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Man who caused £200 of damage to woman's furniture fined by court

A man has been penalised by a court for criminal damage in Bolton. Tony Campbell admitted criminal damage when he appeared at Southend Magistrates Court this month. He carried out the offence in Adington Close, Bolton, on New Year’s Day.

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'One of the best things' college student hails apprenticeships

Nine motor vehicle students downed tools last week to visiting a fellow Bolton College apprentice in the workplace. Olivia Preston is an apprentice motor vehicle technician at RRG’s Lexus Bolton Centre. Students took a tour of the high-spec

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Burglar started taking Class A drugs at the age of 13 court hears

A burglar who has used Class A drugs since he was a teenager broke into a Bolton home and stole £400 worth of tools. Lee Davies began using Class A drugs at the age of 13 and had been involved in many crimes to fund his habit a court heard,

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These two adorable youngsters and their families are counting on your support

When Eddie Pearson fell ill, his parents thought he was suffering from everyday childhood bugs - and little Teddy despite being in and out of hospital is the most happy little boy. The two children have rare genetic disorders. And their fighting

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Missing aristocrat and partner found as urgent search for baby underway

Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon are in police custody after being arrested in Brighton. Metropolitan Police said an urgent search operation is underway to find their baby, who has not had any medical attention since

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What is today's Wordle word? February 28 2023 hints and answer

Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5-letter word in only six attempts. The game

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Royal Mail reveals special Flying Scotsman stamps will be final ones to feature Queen

Royal Mail has unveiled the final set of stamps that will feature the late Queen’s silhouette. The set of special stamps will feature Queen Elizabeth II’s image to mark the 100th anniversary of the steam locomotive, the Flying Scotsman. There