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Girls Aloud announce 2024 arena tour in memory of Sarah Harding
Girls Aloud will reunite for a 2024 arena tour in memory of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. The band announced the tour with a video which saw Nadine Coyle, Cheryl, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh reunite at a drive-in cinema where clips
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Former This Morning presenter Judy Finnigan says she'll never watch the show again
Judy Finnigan has said she won’t tune into ITV’s This Morning again or appear on the programme to promote her new book. Until 2001, the 75-year-old presenter and author fronted the series with her husband Richard Madeley for 13 years. The duo
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Dad’s horror as car crashes into his coffee shop right in front of him
A father has told of his shock as he watched a car crash into his shop right in front of him. Having only been open for four months, Sweet Revenge Coffee and Cakes in Blackrod is a recent addition to the shopping parade on Black Horse Street.
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Jamie Lynn Spears exposed for already quitting a show 'for her kids' this year
Jamie Lynn Spears dramatically threatened to quit I'm A Celebrity yesterday after just three days in the jungle, during another tearful moment. Britney Spears' sister has had several wobbles so far on the show where it looked like she could continue
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Macc put the knife into Colls to hit them for six
Atherton Collieries came up against a Macclesfield side in frightening form on Tuesday night, as they fell to a 6-0 defeat at the Leasing.com Stadium. Kane Drummond netted four of the hosts’ six goals, including one from the penalty spot, while
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Damaged car on entry sliproad to major dual carriageway
Police are on scene as a damaged car is on the entry sliproad to a major Bolton dual carriageway. The car, an Audi TT, is at the beginning of the sliproad onto the A666 St Peter's Way southbound from Bradford Street. Being seen at around
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When can I claim my State Pension? Find out how you can apply for it
As the cost of living doesn’t seem to be settling any time soon, many may be wondering if they are entitled to claim their State Pension for extra financial help. However, your entitlement to claiming depends on your gender and when you were born
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I'm a Celebrity star Olivia Attwood reveals why she won't watch the new series
Olivia Attwood has revealed the "sad" reason she isn't watching the new series of I'm a Celebrity on ITV1. The Love Island star, who signed up to take part in the 2022 series, was forced to leave the jungle after only 24 hours because of medical
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Jeremy Hunt introduces severe £5k Universal Credit sanction with 'make work pay'
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been accused of "attacking the disabled" after revealing severe benefits sanctions in today's Autumn Budget. One controversial sanction was forcing some people on disability benefits to work from home. Hunt previously
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Tributes paid to four teenagers killed in camping trip tragedy
A community in Shropshire is grieving as an investigation continues into a car crash that left four teenagers dead. The bodies of Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Fitchett and Hugo Morris were recovered from a silver Ford Fiesta in Snowdonia, North
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'Doing a great job' - Brown's verdict on Evatt and Wanderers
Phil Brown reckons Ian Evatt is reaping the rewards of “sticking to his guns” during challenging periods at Wanderers. The Whites have progressed in each of Evatt’s seasons in charge and currently sit third in League One, only outside of the automatic
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Bolton Council 'acted unlawfully' keeping £100,000s that should have been refunded
Bolton Council has acted 'unlawfully' by keeping hundreds of thousands of pounds which should have been refunded to the public, it has emerged today. Council leader Cllr Nick Peel and chief executive Sue Johnson revealed that the authority has
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'Rest easy mate': Flowers and balloons in tribute to 24-year-old motorcyclist
Tributes have been paid to a young motorcyclist who died in a crash with an HGV yesterday, November 21. The man, who was aged just 24, died following the crash on Tonge Moor Road. The crash took place at around 12.20pm, with police officers
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Former Bolton Wanderers owner Anderson linked with League One Reading
FORMER Bolton Wanderers owner Ken Anderson has been linked with a return to football with League One crisis club Reading. The Telegraph newspaper has said a party linked with the 71-year-old is interested in buying the Royals, who have been put
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Mixed reaction from Bolton MPs to Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement
Bolton's MPs have responded to the Autumn Statement after a speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Jeremy Hunt revealed a number of measures in the speech to the House of Commons on Wednesday. Included in these measures were a two pence
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Best 3 bank accounts that offer free cash when you switch- how to get up to £200
You’ve probably got a current account with a bank but if you’re not entirely happy with the interest rates or simply fancy switching to receive better offers, you could earn free cash while doing it. With the constant increases in the cost of living
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Walkers discontinue popular Wotsits flavour leaving fans 'begging' for its return
What’s your go-to crisp? Are you a fan of a cheesy Quaver or do you prefer a tangy pickled onion Monster Munch? If you are a lover of meat flavours, you might be gutted to learn that Walkers have axed sizzling steak Wotsits, leaving fans “begging
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Speeds checks taking place on Bolton roads notorious for crashes
Police have been conducting roadside speed checks across Bolton after locals raised concerns. This week is BRAKE's Road Safety Week of Action Concentrating on roads/junctions where collisions have occurred the most Offences recorded at all but
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Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced
Martin Lewis has reacted to Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement, as the Chancellor set out a range of plans, including increases for Universal Credit and other benefit claimants. Speaking to MPs at his autumn statement, Mr Hunt confirmed the Government
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Former Wanderers defender returns to the pitch aged 44
Former Wanderers defender Paul Robinson has made a surprise return to the pitch at grassroots level. Robinson joined the Whites in 2009, initially on a loan deal from West Brom before making the move permanent several months later. The defender
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning on chocolate that contains pieces of plastic
Lidl is recalling one of its products over fears it may contain pieces of plastic. The popular budget supermarket has issued a recall of its Fin Carré White Chocolate due to the possible presence of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. The affected
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Exeter issue managerial update ahead of Bolton clash
Exeter City have reiterated their “long-term” commitment to manager Gary Caldwell ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wanderers. The Grecians currently sit 20th in the table, having gone eight games without a win in the league, and are a point above
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Prison officer ‘left suicidal inmate in dark cell with makeshift noose’
A Chorley prison officer failed to protect a "mentally unstable" inmate, after 'leaving him on his own in a dark cell with a makeshift noose', a court has heard. Custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, from Chorley, and senior prison officer, Rachel
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Happy Valley actor to play leading role in new ITV series Playing Nice
ITV has commissioned a new psychological thriller series called Playing Nice starring Happy Valley’s James Norton. BAFTA nominated Norton played Tommy Lee Royce in the BBC series. Happy Valley was partly filmed in Bolton and became the biggest
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EFL Trophy round of 32 draw details confirmed
Wanderers’ potential opponents in the EFL Trophy round of 32 have been revealed following the final round of fixtures. Ian Evatt’s men finished top of Group E, picking up maximum points following wins against Salford, Manchester United Under-21s
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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise following autumn statement announcement today
Pay increases, worth more than £1,800 a year for millions of full-time workers, are set to be announced by the Chancellor today. Jeremy Hunt will announce an almost 10 per cent increase in the National Living Wage in his autumn statement this afternoon
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Woman taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after being struck by vehicle
A woman has been taken to hospital with “serious injuries” after being struck by a vehicle in Bolton this morning, Wednesday. The collision happened on Blackburn Road close to the junction of Canning Street at around 7am. Greater Manchester
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James May speaks out after Top Gear rested for 'foreseeable future' by BBC
Former Top Gear presenter James May has spoken out for the first time since the BBC revealed on Tuesday (November 21) it would be "resting" the show for the "foreseeable future" following a near-fatal crash involving Andrew Flintoff. Production
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Former Coronation Street star to join Emmerdale: 'Everyone has been so welcoming'
Former Coronation Street actor Paula Lane has been announced as joining the cast of Emmerdale. She will play the character Ella Forster, who ITV have described as “compassionate and caring”. Lane played the role of Kylie Platt on Coronation
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History made as Bolton RUFC women make bow
History was made last weekend for Bolton Rugby Union Club as their women’s team had their first ever outing. The women travelled to Clitheroe and despite the miserable and wet weather, there were happy faces after a tight affair which Clitheroe
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Sheehan and Wales forced into the play-offs for Euro 2024 qualification
JOSH Sheehan and Wales face a play-off to decide if they will be at next summer’s Euro 2024 Championships in Germany. A 1-1 draw against Turkey in Cardiff last night was not enough to surpass Croatia, who secured second spot with a win against
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School which pupils love attending is praised by Ofsted
A primary school in Westhoughton continues to be a ‘good’ school after a recent inspection by the education watchdog – with ‘everyone proud to belong to this caring community’. The Gates Primary School on Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, was handed
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George Thomason 'enjoying the work' in Wanderers' automatic promotion chase
GEORGE Thomason believes Wanderers are now better prepared for a promotion push than they were 12 months ago. Ian Evatt’s side resume business in League One this weekend with a home game against Exeter City, knowing they could push back into the
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'Provisional' £20m fund could 'transform' hotel and shopping centre schemes
A range of projects aimed at transforming Bolton town centre may have been made possible thanks to a “provisional” £20m worth of levelling up funding. The surprise package was announced by the government this week and could be used for projects
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Where in Bolton to get alternative mental health support this winter
The NHS are signposting people to the support they can access if in a mental health crisis throughout the winter. A mental health crisis is when someone feels at breaking point and are urgently need help. At the time someone might be feeling
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Teacher who sold fake football kits caused £240k worth of 'loss to industry'
A teacher dealt £10,000s worth of fake football tops over seven years after starting off selling to “friends and family”, a court has heard. A police investigation found that 29-year-old Ahmed Hafeji had been using social media to sell counterfeit
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A traditional art being kept alive in Bolton showcased in fascinating exhibition
For more than 150 years the bells at St Bartholomew's Church in Westhoughton have sounded at times of joy and sadness and remembrance as the tradition is kept alive by Westhoughton Tower Bellringers. Their history and work is showcased in a new
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More than 50 bags of litter collected in area frequently hit by fly-tippers
More than 50 bags of litter were collected across an area of Bolton where residents have frequently raised issues with fly-tipping. The litter was collected across just two hours over Sunday by volunteers in the Halliwell area. This comes amid
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'Recall to prison, burglary, traffic': Bolton's most wanted
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. JACK MCGRAIL, 24, is wanted on recall to prison. ANTHONY WEBB, 39, is wanted on recall to prison. STELLA PARR, 39, is wanted for failing to
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Stunning art exhibition officially opens to the public
An art exhibition has officially opened to the public, showcasing more than 70 pieces. Blackrod Art Group's annual exhibition of their work is at Blackrod Library, and will run until January 11. The exhibition was opened by Blackrod mayor,
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Free carvery for Bolton pubgoers if they can finish this gravy dessert challenge
Diners are being challenged to devour the "ultimate carvery sundae" topped with gravy to win a meal prize at one of three Bolton pubs. The limited edition Carvery Sundae consists of either of brand Greene King's "ultimate ice cream sundae" (two
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New awareness campaign launches to help vulnerable adults in Bolton
A new awareness campaign has launched to help vulnerable adults in Bolton know where to go to get help, advice and guidance. Bolton Safeguarding Adults Board (BSAB) launched the promotional campaign as part of Safeguarding Adults Week, which started
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Dion hungry for goals at Bolton Wanderers after international boost
DION Charles will return from the biggest night of his international career looking to stay on the scoring trail at Wanderers. Fresh from his goal Northern Ireland’s 2-0 win against Denmark at Windsor Park on Tuesday night, the in-form striker
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Opening for care home after redevelopment of historic hotel
The creation of a care home out of what was once an historic hotel is complete after an official opening attended by the mayor of Bolton. Borough mayor Mohammed Ayub, attended an event to mark the end of the multi-million-pound redevelopment of
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Outstanding Bolton school honoured at awards ceremony
A primary school has been honoured with a prestigious award at this year’s Educate Awards. Green Fold School in Farnworth was crowned winner of the Leadership Team of the Year award. The award for the most outstanding leadership team looks
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'Boxing saves lives' renowned gym tells youth justice meeting
A coach at a renowned Bolton gym has spoken out about how “boxing saves lives” at a youth justice meeting. Elite Boxing in Halliwell has run for 20 years and has helped generations of youngsters as well as other age groups over that time. A
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Resident, 80, one of several cast out by closure at care home
An 80-year-old resident is one of several in search of alternative accommodation after the care home in which she lives announced the closure of one of its units. Advinia Ltd announced the closure of Dove House, one of the units at Mill View, in
