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Do you always have to pay service charge for food or drink in UK restaurants?
When you go abroad you can expect to leave a tip after a meal or such, but until recently, tipping has never really been a big thing in the UK. Service charge can be a tricky thing to comprehend if you're not from a big city, or just entirely alien
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Chance to win solid gold Celebrations Bounty bar worth £25,000: Here's how
Bounty bars may often be seen as the 'worst' chocolate in the Celebrations tub, but even its most ardent haters would probably like to get their hands on a solid gold one. Celebrations are launching a competition ahead of Christmas where people
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Wanderers are ensuring that standards stay sky-high, says Josh Dacres-Cogley
PAINFUL lessons await those who let their standards drop on the training ground, says Josh Dacres-Cogley. The Wanderers wing-back reckons there will be no let-up within Ian Evatt’s squad as they prepare to return to League One action this weekend
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How to dry your clothes indoors if you live in a small house or flat
Drying clothes indoors during the winter months is difficult at the best of times with those living in smaller houses and flats suffering the most. Being unable to dry clothes properly is not ideal with jeans and t-shirts susceptible to smelling
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Former Emmerdale co-stars announce split after five years of marriage
Former Emmerdale co-stars Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have announced that they are splitting up after five years of marriage. There had been some speculation on this since Wolfenden was discovered to have unfollowed Webb on Instagram earlier
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Energy savings expert debunks some of the UK's most common heating myths
An energy savings expert has debunked some of the most widely believed heating myths that may actually be working against consumers and their wallets. In the winter months, households across the country look for ways to heat up their homes faster
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Disqualified drink driver arrested by police and van seized
Police have arrested a man after he was caught drink driving while disqualified. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers stopped a white Ford Transit in Horwich last night, Wednesday, November 23, 'due to its manner of driving'. However,
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Expert reveals dangers of drying wet clothes on radiators at home
When the cold and wet weather arrives, drying your washing outside can be almost impossible so you might find yourself resorting to drying it indoors. As a result, you might try putting your clothes on a radiator to dry instead but experts have
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What are the dangers of vaping indoors? Does it cause mould, damp and stains?
Winter can be a nightmare for British homes for several reasons. Keeping a house warm is obviously important, but mould build-up can happen as a result. Mould is a pain to get rid of, but does vaping contribute to this? When we use our vape
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TEAM NEWS: Evatt issues updates on Dempsey and Forrester
Ian Evatt reckons the international break has been good for the Wanderers squad and hopes they can pick up where they left off. The Whites were building real momentum prior to the break, but Evatt didn’t mind having a weekend off after a demanding
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Wilko bosses to be questioned by MPs following company’s collapse
The bosses of Wilko will appear before MPs next week to explain the shortfall in the company’s pension fund and why its owners were taking money out of the debt-laden company. MPs on the Business and Trade Committee said they would question the
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Former Wanderers man Josh Emmanuel joins League One club
Former Wanderers wing-back Josh Emmanuel has joined Carlisle United on a deal until the end of the season. Emmanuel played for the Whites during the 2019/20 campaign, making 31 appearances in all competitions. The 26-year-old then headed to
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5 things experts say you shouldn't keep in your bathroom
While your bathroom is probably where you keep your toothpaste, shampoo and shower gel, there are some things that shouldn’t be left in a bathroom. Some items can be damaged or become less effective if they’re left in a bathroom due to the humidity
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The Big Match Preview: Have Bolton Wanderers kept themselves ticking over?
WANDERERS looked like they had reached top gear before the international break – but have they kept the engine ticking over? Calm, calculated victory against Blackpool on November 11 was arguably Bolton’s most complete performance of the season
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Wanderers announce 'historic' partnership renewal with Macron
Wanderers have announced a “landmark partnership extension” with Macron until the end of the 2030/31 season. Macron entered a relationship with the club in 2014, becoming their kit manufacturers and also acquiring the stadium naming rights for
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Young man who died in horror crash named as tributes continue to pour in
Tributes continued to be paid to a young motorcyclist who died in a crash earlier this week as a fundraiser has been set up to help his heartbroken family. Conner Dickinson, aged 24, died on Tuesday afternoon following the crash at the junction
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Ex-Bolton man Farrelly opens up about mental health struggles
Former Wanderers man Gareth Farrelly has opened up about his mental health struggles during his playing career. Farrelly made more than 70 appearances during a five-year spell with the Whites, writing his name in the history books with a goal against
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National Express announces 75 per cent off coach tickets ahead of Christmas
National Express is offering customers 75% off 11,000 coach tickets this Black Friday. The coach travel company has partnered with Amazon to offer the discount with some one-way journeys costing as little as £3.90. If you’re heading home for
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Royal Mint 50p coin worth £6,000 set to go under the hammer
A Royal Mint 50p coin, valued at between £5,000 and £6,000, is set to go under the hammer at auction. The gold proof Kew Gardens 50p is one of a number of sought-after coins being sold by the Royal Mint. As well as the 50p, collectors will
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Police warning after motorists park on zig-zag lines-and explain why it is dangerous
Police officers have explained why motorists should not park on zig zag road markings after spotting a number of drivers parking their cars on the lines. Two cars were spotted parked illegally in Westhoughton and one in Radcliffe on the same night
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Paddy McGuinness breaks silence after BBC rest Top Gear for 'foreseeable future'
Paddy McGuinness has spoken out following the BBC's announcement it would be resting Top Gear for the "foreseeable future" after a near-fatal crash involving Andrew Flintoff. Production of the BBC motoring show has been on hold since former England
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Jack’s the lad as he targets Oktagon MMA world title
Bolton Mixed Martial Arts star Jack Cartwright is hoping to take another step towards becoming Oktagon bantamweight world champion in the new year. The 29-year-old MMA fighter will take on rival, and former champion, Jonas Magard in Newcastle on
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Winter Hill Runner Donna is smiling after new Tour best
Winter Hill Runner, Donna Kelsall travelled to Barley, in Lancashire, to compete on the Tour of Pendle fell race and knocked a big chunk of he time from last year. ‘The Tour’ is the classic late-season long race that takes a ‘figure-of-eight’ course
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'Kind, creative and knowledgeable' head wins our Headteacher of the Year
The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2023. Our awards celebrate the best in Bolton’s schools, from students to teachers to entire schools. Our winner of Headteacher of the Year, sponsored by The Bolton News, is Gary Anders of Green
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Call for 'vigilance and volunteers' to help deal with fly-tipping and rubbish
An appeal has gone out for volunteers to help crackdown on fly-tipping and littering across Bolton. This comes days after volunteers helped to collect more than 50 bags of litter across the Halliwell area and just weeks after three people across
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Wanderers striker Bodvarsson hoping to fly the flag for club and country
JON Dadi Bodvarsson is feeling back to his best – and now wants to prove it for club and country. The Wanderers striker grabbed two goals before the international break in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy at Stockport County to put himself in contention
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Homeware store opens with huge discounts - and goodie bag for first 50 customers
Home, leisure and garden store The Range will open in Walkden tomorrow with huge opening offers - and goodie bag for first 50 customers. It will be located at Ellesmere retail park and the doors will be thrown open to the public during the grand
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Staff were showing off their pulling power - but what for?
Ambulance staff hauled a three-ton ambulance around Bolton in 1986, to raise money. But we want our readers to tell us what was it all for? You can email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk to tell us more and we will try to feature your responses in a
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Heartbreak as brave 18-year-old who defied medics is placed on end of life care
An inspirational teenager who defied medics to celebrate his 18th birthday has been put on end-of-life care. Rhys Williams was born with the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa, which left him covered in blisters, with the skin on his hands
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Paving to help visually impaired people to be installed at junction after concerns
Work to make it easier to cross a junction to help people with visual impairments will begin next week after concerns were raised by residents. The junction of Market Street and King Street in Westhoughton town centre has previously come under
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The student who has taught staff members lessons
The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2023. Our awards celebrate the best in Bolton’s schools, from students to teachers to entire schools. Our Pupil of the Year, sponsored by Ye Olde Pastie Shoppe, is Mapha Oceane Benie of St Catherine's
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The teaching assistant who 'values and nurtures' children
The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2023. Our awards celebrate the best in Bolton’s schools, from students to teachers to entire schools. Our Teaching Assistant of the Year, sponsored by The Bolton News, is Debra Leeper of Queensbridge
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Bolton law lecturer launches new book with prestigious New York association
A Bolton law lecturer was hosted by a prestigious New York law association to celebrate the launch of his new book. University of Bolton lecturer in law Dr George Forji Amin’s new book International Law and the History of Resource Extraction in
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Bolton born Jack Cartwright gears up for huge MMA showdown
A Bolton born MMA fighter is set to compete in front of thousands of fans in a Europe wide showdown. Jack Cartwright recently won his Oktagon MMA debut with a dominant first round submission victory over Brazilian, Junior Assis. As one of Europe
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'I know nobody will know who I am!' - Matt Craddock proud of his coaching story
HE might not yet have a Wikipedia page, nor kicked a ball as a professional footballer, but Matt Craddock could yet prove a secret weapon in Wanderers’ pursuit of Championship football. Ian Evatt went to great lengths to explain last week that
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Drug dealer 'rode to and from area' on electric scooter
A drug dealer was caught after selling cocaine and cannabis from an electric scooter, a court has heard. Myles Brown, then just 20, was caught as part of a plainclothes police operation in Bolton on July 28 2021. He was finally brought to Bolton
