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Expert reveals 8 must know tips to get your car ready for freezing weather
We're in the midst of a cold November which means that morning walk to the car is only going to get worse. We've all been there, tired, cold, hoping to just crack on with the day, but then realising you've got to go back inside to fill up a kettle
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Bolton youngster Carty wins FAI Trophy with St Patrick's Athletic
Conor Carty helped St Patrick’s Athletic win the FAI Cup in front of more than 40,000 supporters at the Aviva Stadium. The Bolton youngster played 75 minutes before making way for Tommy Lonergan as Jon Daly side ran out 3-1 winners against Bohemians
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Clinical Worksop put Colls to the sword in big victory
Atherton Collieries were left ruing missed chances and pondering what might have been as they were beaten 4-1 at Worksop Town. Goals from Regan Hutchinson, Jay Rollins, Aleks Starcenko and Colin Daniel sealed victory for Worksop, while Nathan Caine
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'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Debi as 80mph winds set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning for parts of the UK as Storm Debi makes landfall on Monday. The warning will affect various parts of the country including Wales (where winds could reach 80mph), Northern England and Northern
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Here are 6 'simple' checks every dog and cat owner should be doing at home
Dog and cat owners are being urged to carry out these six 'simple' checks on their pets at home. Owning and caring for your pet is a full-time job with many responsibilities including feeding, exercising and training them. Keeping track of
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Bolton comes together for town centre Remembrance Sunday service
Hundreds gathered in Bolton town centre this morning, Sunday, to pay tribute to fallen heroes. Led by Reverend Ian Hepburn, the Associate Vicar of Bolton, a march past of military personnel began just before 11am as part of the Remembrance Sunday
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Shelley shock Daisy to take all three points
Daisy Hill were left ruing missed chances at crucial moments when they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Shelley on Saturday in the North West Counties League First Division North. Goals in each half from Shelley’s James Bootland and Curtis Broadfield
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Fiance pays tribute to 'devoted family man' at centre of murder investigation
The fiancé of a "devoted family man" whose death has sparked a murder investigation has paid tribute to him. Police were called at around 11.55pm on Thursday to reports of a man unconscious in the street on Abbey Hills Road in Oldham. Officers
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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Thomason seizes the moment in landmark Wanderers win
WHETHER you coached him on the pitch, watched him from the stands, or just penned the occasional missive in the local newspaper, you could not help but feel some pride when George Thomason’s winning blast hit the back of the net against Blackpool.
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FAN’S VIEW: Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Blackpool
Derby day against the Seasiders; Bright autumnal day; Another bumper crowd expected; The Wanderers on a good run; Blackpool on a decent run of their own; A tight, exciting match in prospect; What’s not to get excited about? Well, the Doombar deliberations
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Bolton man charged with murder of 'loving and devoted' mum
A Bolton man has been charged with the murder of a "loving and devoted" mum. Police were called to an address on Dukesgate Grove in Little Hulton at around 2.40am on Friday after reports that a woman had been found with serious injuries. The
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Rishi Sunak condemns 'EDL thugs' and 'Hamas sympathisers' for weekend disorder
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the "unacceptable scenes" in London this weekend after dozens of far-right 'counter-protesters' were arrested by police. This came as hundreds of thousands of people attended a march in Central London calling
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Will Forrester facing short spell on the side-lines at Bolton Wanderers
THE injury which forced Will Forrester out of Saturday’s 1-0 win against Blackpool is not a serious one, Ian Evatt confirmed last night. The defender was not named in the squad at the Toughsheet Stadium after picking up a knee injury in training
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'The narrative is wrong' - Evatt hits back at Bolton Wanderers' big-game issues
WANDERERS’ record in the so-called ‘big games’ in front of ‘big crowds’ had come under some scrutiny in the build-up – but Ian Evatt took some delight in knocking down another doubt with victory against Blackpool. Boosted by a 4,171 travelling
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'Cultural diversity is to be celebrated and enjoyed' Bishop of Bolton
Fayaz, the Vicar of the Emmanuel Centre in West Bolton’s BL3 postcode, doesn’t fit the stereotypical picture of a Vicar. He’s not white, bumbling and out-of-touch, but a dark-skinned gifted leader who’s switched on to what’s happening in the locality
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Community welcome new faces behind popular village pub
A popular village pub has welcomed two new faces behind the bar after they went in search of a new challenge. Ian Disley and his partner Jayne Crompton took over Jolly Carter on Church Street in Little Lever, as managers, a couple of weeks ago.
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wanderers' players fared in the 1-0 win against Blackpool
WANDERERS (3-5-2). NATHAN BAXTER…6.5. Blackpool did not put a shot on target – but Baxter stayed alert and his calmness spread around the defence in the closing stages of the game. GETHIN JONES…7. Struck the right balance between pushing
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Bolton care home retains 'good' rating after inspection
A care home in Bolton been praised after its latest inspection. Ashurst on Albert Road West in Heaton was visited by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in August this year. The home, which cares for young people with complex mental
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Transforming former gas works site in Farnworth in the Fifties
Council workmen are pictured laying turf on the site of the former gas works in Farnworth in 1950. The gas works had been demolished earlier in the year leaving an open space across the road from the town hall which you can see in the background
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Bakery stall offering the 'best quality products' in Leigh market
A bakery stall that has been a feature of Leigh market for years has seen business "slowly improving" after recent difficulties. A long-standing figure of Leigh market, Bakers Dozen has seen the number of town centre shoppers decline over the years
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'Enforcer' warned he would blow man’s head off and made threats in blackmail bid
An “enforcer” warned he would blow a man’s head off and made other chilling threats in a blackmail bid. Brian Roper, from Darwen, had been recruited as “an enforcer” to obtain £300,000, which was reportedly owed to the man who had allegedly recruited
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Bolton road closures: 4 for motorists to avoid on the motorway
Bolton's motorists will have four road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And two of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing holdups of between 10 minutes and half an hour. From 9pm
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Multiple treasure finds have been discovered over the past 5 years
There have been multiple treasure finds in Greater Manchester over the past five years, new provisional figures show. Data collected by the Department of Portable Antiquities and Treasure at the British Museum shows there have been four treasure
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Bolton Lads and Girls Club event to back local businesswoman
AN event run by Bolton Lads and Girls Club (BLGC) this month aims to help local businesswomen in their careers and in their lives. Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway! brings together women from different backgrounds to discuss professional and personal
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Magistrates deal with cases including motoring offences and non-payment of TV licence
A number of people from Bolton have recently been dealt with by magistrates courts. People have been penalised for a range of offences including motoring ones and not paying their TV licence. Joseph Grainey drove 27 miles over the speed limit
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Classic pantomime coming to Bolton theatre
A classic pantomime is coming to a theatre in Bolton next month. Bolton Little Theatre will be hosting Dick Whittington by Peter Denyer in the run-up to Christmas. The show follows the titular Dick Whittington, who, upon hearing that the streets
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Man penalised for travelling on train without ticket
A Bolton man has been penalised for travelling on the Metrolink without a ticket. Vijay Gill was found at Victoria Station in Manchester without a valid receipt for payment of travel. The offence took place in May this year. The case against
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Care lounge with kitchen and hairdressers opens at Royal Bolton Hospital
An all-new enhanced care lounge has opened at the Royal Bolton Hospital to support vulnerable patients. The dedicated care lounge on Ward B4 will provide physical and mentally stimulating activities away from the busy ward environment and in a
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Roads across Bolton to be closed for vital water works
A number of roads in Bolton will be closed this month for water works. The back of Parkfield Road will be closed from November 20 for approximately three days while water works are ongoing. The road closure will prohibit all traffic from proceeding
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Look inside this £345,000 family home with views of the countryside
Take a look inside this four bedroom, extended, detached family home with views of the beautiful countryside. The property located on Brodick Drive, Breightmet is priced at £345,000 and is home to four bedrooms, one bathroom and two reception rooms
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Much anticipated concert film featuring pop superstar coming to Bolton cinema
A cinema in Bolton has announced it will screen the anticipated Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé on the big screen next month. Tickets for the concert film are now on sale at Vue Bolton before the world premiere of the film takes place on November
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Countdown to Christmas underway as preparations take shape for festive market
The countdown to Christmas is underway as preparations are taking shape for a festive market. The market will be held at St Catherine's Church in Horwich on Richmond Street on Saturday November 18 from 12pm until 3pm. There will be a selection
