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I'm a Celebrity's Tony Bellew draws comparisons to TWO Peter Kay characters
I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is almost ending its first week back on our screens and it hasn't disappointed so far. In recent years viewers have been left disappointed with the decreasing amount of bust-ups in camp, as ITV began to adopt
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Jet2 launches European Christmas market getaways from UK airports this winter
Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks have shared their winter programme of flights to European Christmas markets from airports all over the UK. If you’re looking for a winter getaway, there are plenty to be had with destinations such as Budapest, Berlin and
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Wanderers to host Port Vale in EFL Trophy round of 32
Wanderers will welcome Port Vale to the Toughsheet Community Stadium in the EFL Trophy round of 32. The Whites were guaranteed a home tie after finishing top of Group E, picking up maximum points following wins against Salford, Manchester United
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the amount of time we have our heating on for this year. Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental
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Sheehan in 'good place' at Wanderers after international frustrations with Wales
JOSH Sheehan has been challenged to take out his international frustrations on League One. The Wanderers playmaker could only watch on from the bench as Wales missed out on a chance of automatic qualification for next summer’s Euro 2024 tournament
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Gritters set to take to the roads in Bolton TONIGHT as temperature drops
Gritters are set to hit Bolton roads this evening as temperatures plummet. A full route grit will get underway at 6.30pm, say Bolton Council. According to the Met Office, temperatures in the borough are set to drop to 2°C with frost predicted
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Dog owners warned of winter risks as temperatures set to plummet
Dog owners have been warned about some of the dangers around when walking their dogs this month, as temperatures are set to plummet. Temperatures have fallen across much of the UK and the first widespread frost across the majority of the UK is
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Driver 'over drugs and alcohol limit' killed cyclist on major road
A man was driving over the legal limit for drugs and alcohol when he killed a cyclist on a major Bolton road, a court heard. Sam Hughes, 32, had been driving a VW Polo on Chorley New Road, Lostock, on May 5 last year when he caused a collision
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WATCH: Josh Dacres-Cogley speaks to the media ahead of Exeter clash
Josh Dacres-Cogley speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' League One clash with Exeter City.
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You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible to apply for a £159 refund on their TV Licence. Legally, every household is required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. This is everything you need to know
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Inquest opens into death of 48-year-old dad who was stabbed to death
The inquest into a man who was stabbed to death at his home last week has opened. Paul Marsh, aged 48, died following the attack at his home on Samuel Street, Atherton, on Friday, November 17. The inquest into his death was opened at Bolton
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Exeter clash
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One clash with Exeter City.
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Wanderers' Northern Ireland paid 'full of confidence' ahead of Exeter City visit
IAN Evatt is happy to see Irish eyes are smiling in the Wanderers camp. Dion Charles and Eoin Toal have returned from international duty in good mood after a 2-0 win against Denmark in Belfast earlier in the week. Charles scored his third international
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Lidl will shut 960 stores for three days over Christmas period
Lidl has announced it will close all of its almost 1,000 UK branches for three days over Christmas this year. The budget supermarket has revealed its Christmas opening days, with all stores closing December 25. Lidl shops across the UK will
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BBC documentary to show 'behind the scenes view' of Charles' first year as King
Royalists will be able to get a unique insight into the life of the King and the Queen and inner workings of the monarchy as a BBC documentary takes viewers behind the scenes in the first year of Charles’ reign. Exclusive access to the monarch
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Excitement builds as historic pub officially opens TONIGHT after more than 5 years
Excitement is building as a historic town centre pub is set to open its doors TONIGHT after more than five years following an ambitious project undertaken by a father and son. The Prince William Pub building on Bradshawgate dates back 150 years
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All the content coming to Sky and NOW this Christmas - See the full list
There’s nothing like sitting cosy at home with a hot chocolate and Christmas lights twinkling on the tree but if you’ve not picked your festive film or TV show yet, here’s some inspiration. Sky and streaming platform NOW have announced the festive
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Exeter City?
Wanderers return to League One action when Exeter head to the Toughsheet Community Stadium this weekend. Ian Evatt’s men have won their last seven matches in all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in the last five. The Whites currently sit
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Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson puts stunning £3.5m Cheshire mansion up for sale
THE luxury mansion of legendary Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson could be yours for £3.5 million. The impressive five-bedroom detached property in Wilmslow has been put on the market following the sad death of his wife, Lady Cathy in October
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Exeter boss Caldwell on Bolton trip and dealing with big crowds
Exeter boss Gary Caldwell knows Saturday’s clash with Wanderers will be tough – but insists they are looking to win the game. The Grecians have gone eight games without a victory in League One and currently sit 20th in the table, a point above
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Is HSBC down? Users report problems with app and online banking
Thousands of account holders with major high street bank HSBC have reported issues with the app and online banking. Downdetector, at its peak, recorded more than 4000 reports of issues with HSBC on Friday (November 24) morning. Around 64%
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Riders get on their bikes for good cause
In 1991, 800 cyclists who took part in a charity bike ride through Bolton to raise money for Barnados
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Red Rose star Keaton hands out NWCL awards
Players and teams from the North West Cricket League attended the inaugural presentation evening last Friday at Accrington Stanley FC. Lancashire opening batsman Keaton Jennings was the guest of honour on the night, handing out team and individual
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Daisy set for two games in three days
Daisy Hill will be hoping to beat the weather and host a double-header of North West Counties League First Division North games tomorrow and Monday. Last Saturday’s postponed game against Steeton has been rescheduled for tomorrow, and Darwen are
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Building demolished after crash which leaves man injured
A man sustained injuries after a vehicle crashed into a building, forcing it to be demolished. Police, ambulance, and fire services were on the scene along with Bolton Council to secure a workshop owned by Bolton Council - next to Highfield Hall
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Cinderella will be in town to meet her young fans TOMORROW - how to meet her
Cinderella will be in town this weekend to meet her young fans before she takes to the stage to tell her magical story. The cast of this Bolton's pantomime will be at Bolton Library in The Crompton Place Shopping Centre tomorrow (Saturday) from
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Christmas Tree Festival returns for the first time since before the Pandemic.
Ainsworth Methodist Church’s Christmas Tree Festival has returned for the first time since 2019. The festival, which began 12 years ago features Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes and designs, as well as festive displays. This year displays
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Extinction Rebellion continues its climate crisis mission in town
The Bolton branch of Extinction Rebellion (XR) continued on its mission to raise awareness of the climate crisis with two events in one week. The organisation held a climate network at the Quaker Meeting House on November 16 and a climate cafe
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Children flourish at a Bolton primary school which is on track to be one of the best
A primary school where children ‘flourish’ is on track to become outstanding. Beaumont Primary School received a glowing report from Ofsted during a recent visit, with inspector Sally Rix finding that pupils ‘arrive smiling each morning, eager
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Former Bolton teacher pens murder-mystery play
A former teacher at a Bolton secondary school will be putting on a play with a twist this week. Chris Martin, a former teacher at Thornleigh Salesian College, began writing murder mystery plays in 2003 for a fundraiser at the school, and from
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Ruling on 'house of multiple occupancy' plan near 'main highway network'
A plan to convert a terraced house into a six bedroom “house of multiple occupancy” has been given the go ahead. The plan to transform the house on Station Road, Kearsley was put before Bolton Council in September and will see the house converted
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Landlord wants to bring the glory days back to top community pub
WE love to shine the spotlight on top venues where we socialise with family and friends in our Pub of the Week feature. This time we have headed to a cosy local in Westhoughton with a new look. Name of Pub The Victoria Address of the
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Empty town centre restaurant was used for growing cannabis
Two men have been brought to court after growing cannabis in a long-abandoned town centre restaurant and bar. Artan Haka, 38 and Juljan Sulaj, 25, had both been involved in growing cannabis at the abandoned Buffet King restaurant on Bradshawgate
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Artist and youngsters team up to share powerful message outside Knife Angel
An artist teamed up with a group of young carers to highlight how knife crime "ruins lives" by putting up a temporary display around a symbolic monument. Andee Collard, an artist with Bolton Contemporary, put placards made by young carers from
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Bolton groups given boost through Co-op community scheme
Fifteen community groups in Bolton and the town's surrounding areas are celebrating after being given a cash boost. The organisations have been given a share of £26,391,83 through the Co-op’s Local Community Fund to help them with projects.
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The school which goes above and beyond for its children with additional needs
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 Specialist Provision School of the Year, sponsored by The Bolton News, is Green
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The nursery which gives children with additional needs a 'brighter future'
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 for Early Years Provider of the Year, sponsored by The Bolton News, is The Nest
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YASMIN QURESHI: Social housing waiting list has become a "crisis"
MPs hold advice surgeries and hear first-hand the concerns of their constituents. I am, therefore, surprised that there was no mention of tackling the social housing waiting list crisis in this year’s King’s Speech. In Bolton, there are 20,000
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'Forget about it!' - Evatt urges Wanderers to start afresh after red-hot run
WANDERERS will not be distracted by the record books as they look to end 2023 on top of the League One pile. A win on Saturday against Exeter City would equal the best sequence of results in 33 years and could signal a return to the automatic promotion
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Danger driver 'went out dealing drugs' after 'race' that killed innocent grandfather
A dangerous driver committed further crimes after taking part in a “race” that killed an innocent grandfather, a court heard. Adam Ross, 30, had become involved in a race with the then 23-year-old Daniel Salvin on the roads of Bolton which ended
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Mum-of-two takes her baby to sleep downstairs over mould fears in her house
A mother-of-two has raised concerns about the impact mould in her home could be having on her children. Zoe Lloyd, who lives in Halliwell, says that she first noticed damp and mould in her home around two years ago, and despite efforts to resolve
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Exeter City, Oxford United and the most unexpected comeback since Harold Bishop
FOOTBALL is back, and it isn’t going anywhere again until March… At least, we hope not! With the international break over and done with, Marc and Henry are back to preview big games against Exeter City and Oxford United. All the week’s headlines
