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Police seize van and report driver for having no insurance
Greater Manchester police officers have seized a van this evening and have reported a driver for having no insurance. Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team stopped a van in the Breightmet area this evening, November 17. The driver
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Nationwide offering 'lucrative £200 free cash offer' to UK customers
Britain’s biggest building society has launched a £200 switching offer and a linked savings account paying 8% interest. Nationwide Building Society has revealed the Flex Regular Saver that can be opened using their internet banking or mobile banking
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Investigation after women say they were followed on a Bury road
A woman was left ‘really shaken up’ after she said she was followed by a vehicle along Haig Road in Bury. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, has warned others after the terrifying experience yesterday evening. Police say they are investigating
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How Children in Need is supporting families in Bolton escaping fear
Fortalice in Bolton is one of the many charities supported by Children in Need, which airs tonight on the BBC. The domestic abuse charity, featured on BBC North West news on Tuesday, November 14, to discuss some of the vital work they do to support
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Man charged after disturbance at convenience store
A man has been charged following a disturbance at a store in Horwich this week. A disturbance was reported at the Co-Op on Chorley New Road yesterday morning. It is understood this took place while police were already visiting the premises.
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BBC DIY SOS' Billy Byrne chokes back tears in 'moving' Children in Need special
DIY SOS star Billy Byrne got emotional last night on a special Children in Need episode as he discussed his daughter's death. The electrician, 73, was helping the team as they helped the Treetops Hospice in Risley, Derbyshire, complete a new building
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A woman has died and police need your help
Police have issued an appeal to trace the family of a woman from Wigan who has died at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Iris Dolan, 80, died at Royal Bolton Hospital on Thursday, November 9. An appeal published by GMP Wigan West said there are believed
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Police officers come under attack by gang while recovering suspected stolen motorbike
Police officers came under attack as they recovered a suspected stolen motorbike in Horwich yesterday (November 16). A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in Horwich. Officers say a group of individuals threw items at police
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Muamba hopeful Whites can go 'one step further' in League One
More than a decade since he pulled on the white shirt, Fabrice Muamba is excited by the direction Wanderers are heading in. The midfielder racked up more than 100 appearances for the club before his career was cruelly cut short aged 24. He
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Bolton's Vernon Kay makes it home in epic way after emotional and challenging journey
Bolton’s very own Vernon Kay made it to his hometown after an emotional few days on his ultra ultra marathon for Children in Need. He told The Bolton News that it was the community spirit and bananas that got him to the finish line at the Bolton
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Bolton's Vernon Kay hailed a hero - amazing pictures as he arrives in Bolton
Vernon Kay has been hailed a hero as he crossed the finishing line completing his gruelling ultramarathon challenge for Children in Need. The Radio 2 presenter started off on his 115 mile journey to home to Bolton, and arrived at the home of his
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"Once a Joey always a Joey": Hundreds cheer a tearful Vernon Kay on last leg of run
Hundreds of school pupils cheered on a Bolton legend today during a quick detour before the end of a gruelling Ultra Marathon. A 'shattered' Vernon had a tearful reunion with former school teachers and friends after stopping at his old high school
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69p product from Aldi and Tesco loved by Mrs Hinch fans for unblocking toilets
Fans of the cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared their favourite product for unblocking a toilet - and you can pick it up at all the major supermarkets. When your toilet won't flush - and you don't have a plunger - you might find yourself at a
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Everything you need to know about Children In Need bears Pudsey and Blush
BBC Children In Need's annual appeal show is back on our screens but how much do you know about the charity's mascots Pudsey and Blush? Up and down the country, the public has been getting involved in sponsored walkathons and bake sales to raise
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Exact time the Leonid meteor shower peaks in the UK this weekend
The UK's skies will be lit up this weekend as the dazzling Leonid meteor shower peaks. One of the more prolific annual meteor showers, the Lenoids are known to be fast and bright meteors - promising an impressive display for stargazers. Associated
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10 photos of people fundraising for Children in Need in Bolton
LOTS of schools and workplaces and people across Bolton will have been earning their spots for Children In Need this week. So it prompted us to delve back into our archives and find great photographs of people helping Pudsey Bear. The photographs
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Warm welcome for Vernon Kay at his old school as he nears end of journey
Vernon Kay can expect a warm welcome into Bolton this morning as he finishes his 115 miles gruelling - and sometimes emotional - journey to his hometown. As well has a big 'party' at Bolton Wanderers Stadium where Zoe Ball will be hosting her
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Juniors set tone for good runs in Wythenshawe
Horwich Harriers gathered in numbers at Wythenshawe Park for the second fixture in the Manchester Area Cross Country League (MACCL), and again performed well. The recent autumn downpours had softened the ground nicely for some suitably northern
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Hill sure the luck will turn for Daisy
Daisy Hill will be looking to end their recent run of defeats when they host Steeton at the Plumb Factory Stadium in the North West Counties League First Division North tomorrow. Both sides go into the game having started the season well, but in
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RECAP: Vernon Kay makes his way home to Bolton Wanderers
5:22pm Thank you so much for following us throughout the day for our coverage! We will be closing the blog here for today
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Controversial plans for HMO compared to a battery farm
The conversion of a building to create a Farnworth HMO (house of multiple occupation) was approved despite a comparison to a "battery farm". The applicant, a Mr P Singh, applied for planning permission for the site on Higher Market Street over
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Outstanding primary school where 'pupils are happy and feel safe’
A primary school where children are 'happy and feel safe' continues to provide an outstanding education, a recent inspection found. Ofsted carried out a visit at Pikes Lane School in Deane. Inspectors found that the evidence gathered suggests
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Bakers rise to the challenge in support of Vernon Kay as he arrives in Bolton TODAY
Bolton businesses are teaming up to support Vernon Kay who is set to finish his epic 115-mile trek for Children in Need today in Bolton. Hunters The Bakers in Halliwell will be working with Bella’s Bakes today (Friday November 17) to raise money
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Student flats plan in 'Merchant's quarter' area of Bolton town centre
A plan has been lodged to build more student accommodation in the “merchants’ quarter” area of Bolton town centre. If approved, the scheme will see a second floor built at Trinity House on Breightmet Street made up of a total of eight student flats
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'The Bridgers' receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service
THE work of a volunteer team from Leigh has been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The Bridgers Community Group, based in the village of Howe Bridge will formally receive the prestigious award, equivalent to the MBE for volunteer
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More than 100 new ‘energy efficient’ homes could be built
ATHERTON will have more than 100 new homes built in the area if plans are granted by the council. The new homes off Stothert Street in Atherton, will be a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes, all to be put on the rental market. Applicants
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Boy with rare bone condition died after wheelchair toppled over
A 10-year-old boy with a condition leading to extreme fragility of the bones tragically died after his wheelchair toppled over. An inquest into the death of Ibrahim Sirajudin, who lived on Third Avenue, Heaton, was opened at Bolton Coroners court
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Baker's dreams come true as she opens 'first of its kind' drive-thru
A Bolton woman’s dreams have come true as she is set to open Bolton’s first drive thru style dessert unit. Mariyum Ali, 24, from Deane, will be officially launching DuJour on November 25. Located on 1 Vicarage Street, BL3 5LE, the dessert shop
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Premier League star's bid for care home draws opposition
A children's care home backed by a Premier League footballer was approved in spite of opposition from 28 residents in Westhoughton. The applicant, care company Home Comforts Services Ltd, applied for planning permission for a property on Wigan
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Ruling on proposed new 'swinger's club' with sauna and 'dungeon' next to aquarium
A plan to transform a warehouse at a long-established aquarium into a “swingers’ club” has been given the go-ahead. The plan for the members only club at the site of Dave’s Angling Superstore, also known as Dave’s Aquarium, on Folds Road near Bolton
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'We believe in him long-term' - Evatt backing Nlundulu to realise his potential
WANDERERS will give Dan Nlundulu the time and space he needs to recognise his potential, says Ian Evatt. The 24-year-old striker has started just three times in League One since his summer move from Southampton, with his only goals so far coming
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My dog was barking mad for this advent calendar –I couldn’t believe her reaction
I always told myself when the time was right to welcome a dog into my life, I would never spoil them and treat them like a child. Yet here I am, a few months after becoming a dog owner for the first time, prioritising my Cockapoo puppy Florence
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Commercial success is making Wanderers top of the shop, says CEO Neil Hart
SUCCESS on the pitch for Bolton Wanderers this season has been mirrored by the club’s commercial performance, says chief executive Neil Hart. Last Saturday’s home game against Blackpool attracted a crowd of 24,238 – the fourth-highest gate ever
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Bolton NHS trust rolls out reasonable adjustment passports to help disabled staff
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed disability awareness month with the launch of reasonable adjustment passports for staff. The trust says it has made progress in its support for disabled staff but recognises more work needs to be carried
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The Buff presents: Wanderers Class of 2023/24 v Class of 2016/17... Who wins?
IT might be the international break this weekend... But we're going to mix the pot by asking a big question. Wanderers racked up their seventh win in succession at Stockport - and the last team to manage that got promotion from League One, back
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Inquest opens into death of 'loving' grandfather who died after crash
An inquest has opened into the death of a “loving” grandfather who died after being struck by a car. Anthony Haughton, 55, was crossing Water Street in Radcliffe at around 6.35pm on Thursday, November 2 when a car struck him. At Rochdale Coroner's
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Eoin Toal is 'getting better every game' at Wanderers
Wanderers defender Eoin Toal is improving every game, insists team-mate Dion Charles. Toal made a big impression during the second half of last season following his move from Derry City, which was initially impacted by injury. The 24-year-old
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Return for two familiar faces in Bolton Council by-elections
Two Bolton Council by-elections resulted in the return of two familiar faces to the town hall yesterday (November 16). The Kearsley by-election was won by Tracey Wilkinson of Farnworth & Kearsley First and the Westhoughton North and Hunger Hill
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Lots of fun and games at pub which is at the heart of the community
IT’S that time of the week when we shine the spotlight on top venues around Bolton where we can socialise with family and friends. In our Pub of the Week feature, we would like to tell you more about the Spread Eagle. Name of the pub: Spread
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Levelling up projects branded 'illusions' after 'damning' report
Levelling up projects across Bolton have been branded 'illusions' according to a new report. A review by the National Audit Office says that spiralling costs and skills shortages have meant that projects all across the country are behind schedule
