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MATCH REACTION: Evatt hails 'professional' Stockport display
Ian Evatt was "proud" after his Wanderers side earned a 2-0 victory at Stockport to secure a home tie in the next round of the EFL Trophy. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson made the most of his return to the starting line-up, scoring twice in the opening 45
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MATCH REPORT: Whites secure home tie after Stockport victory
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson’s double helped Wanderers put an emphatic stamp on the group stages at Stockport County. Not for seven years has a Bolton side registered seven straight victories in a row – but that is where Ian Evatt’s team stand as they
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Bolton-born star completes first leg of trek for Children in Need
A Bolton-born celebrity has been met with cheering crowds as he completes an epic trek in support of Children in Need. Radio presenter and TV broadcaster Vernon Kay was met by supportive fans after he began the first leg of a 115-mile trek back
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Stockport County 0-2 Bolton Wanderers - as it happened
9:20pm That's full time! Nine points out of nine in the group stage for Wanderers, who secure a home tie in the next round
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Martin Lewis breaks silence on links to This Morning presenter job
Martin Lewis has had his say on rumours linking him with a job as a permanent presenter on This Morning. The Money Saving Expert, who makes regular appearances on the ITV morning show, along with occasional presenting appearances on sister show
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Defending champion Ronnie pulls out of Bolton appearance
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from snooker's Champion of Champions event on the eve of his opening match in Bolton. O'Sullivan had been scheduled to play Zhang Anda in group one on Wednesday, with the winner facing either John
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Olivia Attwood still 'hurt' by I'm a Celeb exit and wants to return to jungle
Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has revealed she is still “hurt” about her exit from I’m a Celebrity last year. Speaking following the reveal of this year’s contestants, Olivia said she still feels heartbroken about her early exit. The
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Stockport County?
Wanderers wrap up the EFL Trophy group stage with a trip to Edgeley Park to take on Stockport County. The Whites have already booked their place in the knockout rounds following victories against Salford and Manchester United Under-21. But
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Bolton News readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Bolton Christian charity awarded The King's Award for Voluntary Service
A Christian charity using the arts to make a difference in people's lives has received a royal award. CreateBolton a group of volunteers based in the borough, have just been awarded The King’s Award for voluntary service. This is the highest
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Bolton voluntary group honoured with King's Award for work in the community
A voluntary organisation which supports Muslims across Bolton and further afield has been recognised for its work by being awarded 'the MBE for businesses'. Bolton Council of Mosques, also known as BCOM, has been given the King's Award for voluntary
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Anger on the picket line as staff 'struggling with essentials' demand pay rise
Bolton College staff took to the picket line this morning demanding a pay rise as many struggle with the basics amid the rise in the cost-of-living. Bolton’s University and College Union (UCU) Chair, and biology teacher at the college, Suzanne
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Bolton celebrity sets off on a 115 mile trek to the home of Bolton Wanderers
Vernon Kay is on his way home - back to his beloved Bolton! The radio presenter and TV broadcaster has just started his 115 miles trek to his hometown, a feat he is undertaking for this year's Children in Need. And for his first leg of the
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What is the distance of Vernon Kay's Children in Need 2023 Ultra Ultramarathon?
Regular listeners of BBC Radio 2 will have noticed Vernon Kay wasn’t hosting his typical weekday broadcasting slot this morning and it’s all for a very good reason. He took over Ken Bruce’s show back in May this year but now the 49-year-old presenter
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More than 500 homes or businesses without power due to faults
More than 500 homes in Halliwell are currently being affected by power cuts. A total of 337 homes or businesses are currently being hit with a power cut caused by an unexpected incident on the high voltage cable that provides electricity to homes
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Former Bolton man takes up Academy role at Bradford City
Former Wanderers man Neil Redfearn has taken up a role at Bradford City in the club’s Academy set-up. Redfearn played under John McGovern at Burnden Park and went on to have spells with Crystal Palace and Barnsley among others. The 58-year-old
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League One club appoint 'highly rated' new head coach
Lincoln have appointed Michael Skubala as their new head coach after a “rigorous” recruitment process. Skubala succeeds Mark Kennedy in the hot seat with the Imps sitting ninth in the League One table – four points off the play-off places.
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Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt announces engagement to partner of five years
Scarlett Moffatt is on “cloud nine” after her partner Scott Dobinson proposed to her at home. The TV star, 33, said she had experienced “the most perfect proposal” and shared some pictures of the set up to her Instagram account. The pictures
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XL Bully owners can now register their dogs for exemption - How it works
XL Bully owners can now register their dogs before the breed becomes illegal, the government has announced. Owners who want to keep their dogs must apply for an exemption scheme or they can choose to have their dog euthanised and apply for compensation
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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say
Cost of living payments are insufficient and should be paid to more people, MPs are warning. The cross-party Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future payments. Its report
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RECAP: Heavy traffic on the motorway due to broken down vehicle
9:06am According to traffic monitoring website, Inrix, the broken vehicle has been cleared, however there are still heavy
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Major borough road set to close as work gets underway to install gas network pipes
A major borough road is set to close tomorrow morning, Wednesday, as work gets underway to install gas network pipes to reduce the risk of power outages. Cadent, which manages the local gas network, has already installed 3,000 metres of new pipes
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Borough hotel collecting presents for children's hospice
A borough hotel is collecting gifts for a children's hospice this Christmas. The Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel on Manchester Road in Blackrod is gathering gifts presents for Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley. Derian House provides
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Restaurant devastated by fire announces reopening date and looks forward to future
A restaurant which was devastated by a fire earlier this year has announced it will be reopening next week. Emergency services were called to the Beefalo Meat House on Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, on the morning of March 6. Extensive roof
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Timing of Stockport clash 'devalues' EFL Trophy, says Wanderers boss Evatt
Frustrated Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has questioned why tonight’s EFL Trophy game against Stockport County should go ahead with several of his players out on international duty. Missing the likes of Carlos Mendes Gomes, Josh Sheehan, Dion Charles
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Milestone book offers a taste of Bolton
A cookery book designed to bring women together and celebrate Bolton’s broad culture has notched up its 10th birthday. The Taste of Bolton cookery book began in the Women in Neighbourhoods organisation as a way of sharing food and cultural ideas
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Big Match Preview: Habitual winners looking to keep up appearances in the Trophy
Neither Stockport County nor Bolton Wanderers have the newly christened Bristol Street Motors Trophy high on this season’s list of priorities – but that won’t stop them trying to keep up appearances at Edgeley Park tonight. For Dave Challinor’s
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How to follow all the action of Wanderers' trip to Stockport
Wanderers could secure top spot when they make the short trip to Stockport in their final EFL Trophy group fixture. The Whites took maximum points from their opening couple of fixtures following victories against Salford and Manchester United Under
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Government 'error' means Bolton schools get £2.6M less than forecast
An “error” by government officials means schools in Bolton will get more than £2million less funding than anticipated over the next year. Across England, a recent mistake admitted by the Department for Education has meant that primary and secondary
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Challenge laid down by Evatt as Wanderers plan to ring changes in EFL Trophy
Ian Evatt’s hand may have been forced by the timing of tonight’s final EFL Trophy group game – but the Bolton boss does not expect his much-changed side to allow standards to drop. Though Wanderers will be without several players sat Stockport
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Police did not have full record of man after concern for welfare, inquest hears
Police who were called to concerns for the welfare of a man who took his own life did not have the full information about him due to a duplication of records, an inquest has heard. Barry Gillard was found dead at his home on Balshaw Close in Deane
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Nitrous oxide ban 'essential', councillor says, after law change introduced
The new ban on nitrous oxide use is "essential" after a "rise in criminality" linked to the substance, a Bolton councillor says following a law change over its use. Last week, the ban of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, came into effect
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'Boarded up, empty' homes spark alarm with thousands still on waiting lists
Empty homes across Bolton have sparked alarm in the face of a mounting housing crisis. This comes after the most recent census found that the number of empty homes in the borough had climbed to more than 7,000. This sits starkly against the
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Police welcome plans for 12 new homes in high crime area
Police have welcomed plans to demolish an office and redundant hotel and build 12 new homes– saying it will help reduce crime in the area. Proposals have been launched to create the new properties on Egerton Street, Farnworth. The building
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Man who drove at 115mph gets ban from the roads due to 'repeat offending'
A Radcliffe man has been banned for driving 45 mph over the national speed limit. Joel James was behind the wheel of an Audi 5 on the M5 in Taunton, Somerset, in May this year. The 31-year-old, of Eames Avenue, Radcliffe, drove at 115mph.
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Concerns over plans to deliver 'excellent' healthcare system in Bolton
The council's health cabinet member says the council "doesn't have enough money" for plans to roll out an "excellent" health and social care system. At a recent health overview and adult social care scrutiny committee meeting, councillors and officers
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Award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production takes tour to Bolton
An award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production is returning to schools in Bolton as part of its biggest tour of the UK to date. The Smashed actors will be visiting Bolton St Catherine’s Academy on Wednesday November 15. They aim to visit
