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Bake Off viewers gutted as Alison Hammond missing from semi-finals

Viewers of Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off have been left devastated as presenter Alison Hammond was missing from the latest episode. Hammond normally joins fellow presenter Noel Fielding on the baking show but was not in the iconic tent

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Martin Lewis explains importance of a will and other tough family discussions

Tonight's episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show was a difficult but important one. Martin Lewis himself said tonight he would be discussing difficult conversations that you have to have within your family. The main point Martin discussed tonight

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Boy, aged 16, charged with murder of 49-year-old man

A teenage boy has been charged with murder after the death of a 49-year-old man.  Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed that a 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Paul Marsh on Friday, November 17.  At around 6pm that

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Exeter receive contract boost ahead of Wanderers clash

Exeter midfielder Reece Cole has signed a new deal with the club ahead of their clash with Wanderers this weekend. The 25-year-old has already made 17 appearances this season since his arrival on a free transfer over the summer. Cole came through

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24-year-old motorcyclist dies after being hit by HGV

A 24-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash between a lorry and a motorbike.  The crash took place at around 12.20pm today, Tuesday, November 21, on Tonge Moor Road in Bolton.  Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers attended the scene

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Bodies of four missing teenagers found inside crashed car

Police searching for four teenagers who have been missing after going camping have found their bodies inside a crashed car. A massive hunt was launched for Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris after they failed to return home

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Crash with ambulance leaves truck on its side, causing rush hour delays

A truck overturned on a busy junction after it crashed with an ambulance which was transporting a patient to hospital.  The collision took place at around 3.25pm at the junction of Bradford Street and Castle Street in The Haulgh.  The truck

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Road closed for hours following serious crash with HGV and motorcyclist

A main road in Tonge Moor has been taped off for hours today, Tuesday, after a serious crash involving a HGV and a motorcyclist. Police were called to the collision on Tonge Moor Road at around 12.25pm. A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson

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Recap: Ambulance damaged and truck overturns on main road in Bolton

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How to keep your bedroom warm this winter without costly energy bills

Although winter brings the dull and gloomy weather, it creates the perfect excuse to spend more time being cosy in bed. But for some, bedrooms might be the coldest room of their house, whilst others might be looking  for ways to add that little

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Manchester Airport announces daily flights to Beijing starting in 2024

Manchester Airport has announced that its flights to Beijing will be operating more frequently next year. Currently, the direct flights with Hainan Airlines operate four times weekly, however, from June to September 2024, the flights will be running

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Police seize 2 cars in area of Bolton as part of crime crackdown

Police seized two cars on Monday in Halliwell as part of a crackdown on crimes on the road. The occupants of a Black Vauxhall Insignia had been seen driving on Halliwell Road but fled the area before officers could get to it, Greater Manchester

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Recap: Police close roads due to 'accident' - live updates

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Top Gear stopped for the 'foreseeable future' following Flintoff crash, BBC confirms

Top Gear will be rested for the “foreseeable future”, the BBC has announced. The move comes following a crash during filming last year which saw presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff seriously injured. Production of the show has been paused since

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Can Bolton Wanderers join an exclusive list with eight wins on the spin?

WANDERERS will attempt to join an exclusive club this weekend by securing an eighth successive victory in all competitions. According to BWFC Stats, only three Bolton sides have previously managed eight in a row – the last managed by Phil Neal

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'Dead deer' found among fly tipping hotspot say residents

People have complained about a spot in Bolton being used for fly tipping with calls for action to be taken. The spot between the Horwich Loco Works and behind houses off Chorley New Road is full of rubbish. Earlier this week a bike was discarded

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Busy road made safer thanks to year long campaign after accident

A traffic island has finally been installed on a busy road in Bromley Cross following more than a year-long campaign after a schoolgirl was knocked over. Residents have been campaigning for a crossing on Turton Road since the accident happened

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Tell us which street is featured in photo

Do you recognise this street scene from 1978? Email us to tell us your guesses, especially if you lived in one of the houses or visited the street. We will feature responses in a future edition of Looking Back

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Family Christmas fun run to bring cheer for good cause

Bolton Hospice is holding a Santa dash unlike any event before in a bid to raise much-needed funds. The festive 2K fun run is open to all friends and family and will take place at Leverhulme Park. Those taking part can wear their own Christmas

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Fewer food parcels handed out in Bolton - but one organisation sees increase

Fewer food parcels have been handed out in Bolton despite a record-breaking summer across England – however, one Bolton homelessness organisation said they are seeing an increased number of people. New figures show fewer food parcels were handed

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'Monstrous': Councillor's criticism of order to cover cost of appeal

An order obliging the council to cover the cost of an appeal against its refusal of a plan for apartments was "monstrous", according to one councillor. John Walsh, a councillor for Astley Bridge and the chair of the planning committee, made the

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Bolton Wanderers close to coaching appointment as Evatt eyes 'legacy' at club

WANDERERS are close to naming their next B Team boss, Ian Evatt has confirmed. The club promoted Matt Craddock to the first team staff earlier this month following the departure of Sam Hird, leaving academy boss Dave Gardiner to step in temporarily

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Free festival to come back 'bigger and better' say organisers

An inaugural free festival attracted thousands of visitors will come back “bigger and better”, organisers say. The Festival of Horwich was held on Saturday, September 23 and mayoress of Horwich Kathyrn Grant has now revealed that around 7,000 people

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Funding for new major building project to create activity centre for young people

A popular local scout campsite has been awarded funding for a new major building project. The Bolton Scout Trust which runs Bibby’s Farm Scout Activity Centre has been awarded £250,000 towards replacing the activity barn at their centre based in

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Ruling on plan for new flats above town centre Cash Converters

A scheme to create new flats above a town centre branch of cash converters has been given the go-ahead. The proposal was lodged at the end of July and will see five flats created above the retailer on Deansgate. A Bolton Council report claimed

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Devoted mother died from 'stab wound to the chest', coroner hears

An inquest has opened into the death of a 35-year-old woman who suffered a “stab wound to the chest". Perseverance Ncube died after an incident at her home in Little Hulton on November 10, while 45-year-old Bolton man Obert Moyo has been arrested

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New finance tool launches to help small Bolton businesses grow

A new finance tool has launched to help small Bolton businesses across the region access information on funding. SimpliFi- from The Growth Company - has been created to help business owners across the region understand the finance options available

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College showcases range of 'inclusive, supportive' services for 'D/deaf' learners

An open event was held to show Deaf and hard of hearing young people that an “inclusive, supportive” environment awaits them in Bolton. The event was held at Bolton College for “D/deaf” learners last week and demonstrated the support available

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Dion Charles on target as Northern Ireland beat Denmark

It was a night to remember for Dion Charles and Eoin Toal, who were part of Northern Ireland’s 2-0 win against Denmark in Belfast. Charles got on the scoresheet with a cool finish past Kasper Schmeichel after getting on the end of Conor McMenamin