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Spectacular photo shows Northern Lights captured above Rivington

Clear skies have made the Northern Lights visible in parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester this weekend. Forecasters predict that the aurora borealis is also tipped to put in an appearance on Sunday. Several people have reported seeing

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Strictly’s Bobby Brazier performs emotional tribute to Jade Goody

Bobby Brazier created an emotional moment in week 10 of Strictly Come Dancing as he paid tribute to his late mother, Jade Goody. Jade gained fame from Big Brother and died in 2009 aged 27 from cervical cancer. Bobby was just five years old

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Stunning pictures capture a ring of light around the moon tonight - this is why

A bright moon halo has caught the eye of many this evening, with some taking to social media asking what 'the ring of light' is. A halo around the moon appears when a thin layer of cirrus cloud made up of ice crystals moves across the sky.

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Doctor Who fans go ‘insane’ as anniversary special leaves viewers in tears

Doctor Who fans have gone ‘insane’ as the sci-fi show made its grand return to the BBC for its 60th anniversary. The special anniversary has left fans excited for over a year as they lonely awaited the return of David Tennant as the Doctor.

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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt gives his verdict on Wanderers' 7-0 win against Exeter

IAN Evatt felt the seven-goal whitewash against Exeter City represented the best performance of his time as manager at Wanderers – but admitted: “The hard work starts here!” Bolton leapt to the top of the League One table with their biggest league

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UK to be hit by freezing cold snap next week as temperatures reach -7C

Winter weather is fast approaching as December draws closer, with weather forecasters warning that the UK could see a cold snap in the coming days. According to the Met Office, it could see temperatures as low as -7C reach some areas of the UK

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Gavin and Stacey star gives verdict on show's future as creators seen together

Star of the beloved BBC show Gavin and Stacey, Joanna Page has given her verdict on the future of the show. Page played the lead role of Stacey Shipman during the show's 21 episodes, with the most recent from the 2019 Christmas special that came

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Under-pressure Exeter boss Caldwell's verdict on Bolton drubbing

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell admitted his side weren’t good enough in “every aspect of defending” following their 7-0 defeat against Wanderers. Dion Charles bagged a brace, with Jack Iredale, Victor Adeboyejo, Paris Maghoma, Kyle Dempsey and Dan Nlundulu

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Struggling to get to sleep? These 10 unusual methods could maybe work for you

Struggling to get to sleep is an issue for many people, and some might resort to slightly more unique methods to try and nod off. The required eight hours of quality sleep is often not achieved for some of the population, which can affect health

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MATCH REPORT: Sensational Wanderers smash seven past Exeter City

WANDERERS produced a stunning performance to crash seven goals past hapless Exeter City and race to the top of the League One table. From start to finish, Bolton were on a completely different level to the visitors, and once they had nudged ahead

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This is why people were protesting outside Barclays bank in Bolton today

Protesters held a small demonstration outside Barclays bank in Bolton town centre today calling for the bank to ‘stop supporting the war in Gaza’. It comes as the Palestine Solidarity Campaign protested across the north west, including Blackburn

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Crackdown on crime family involving 'grandma' and father and son's meth lab

A crime family which included a father and son-run meth lab and a ‘grandma’ who was in control of the stash has been dismantled after  drugs were found cluttering a house. Yesterday (November 24), the final members of a Manchester based organised

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Bolton actor's starring role in Doctor Who alongside David Tennant

Bolton actor Ruth Madeley will be back on TV tonight as part of celebrations to mark the ‘Whoniverse’s 60th anniversary. Doctor Who's BBC centenary special delivered quite the twist as Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor regenerated into none other

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Bolton Wanderers 7-0 Exeter City - as it happened

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See the order of the Doctors on Doctor Who - full list ahead of 60th anniversary

It’s a big year for Doctor Who as the ‘Whoniverse’ celebrates its 60th anniversary. In November, there will be three specials airing ahead of the new series featuring none other than the Time Lord David Tennant. Also joining him once again

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Fast & Furious producers fined £800,000 after stuntman suffers brain damage

The makers of a Fast & Furious film have been fined £800,000 after a stuntman suffered brain damage during a staged fight scene. Joe Watts was also left with a broken skull after he fell 25 feet headfirst on to the concrete ground at Warner Brothers

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Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

As soon as the temperature drops, a Hot Chocolate is my go-to on any cafe menu. Steaming hot chocolatey goodness, coated in skooshy cream (I'm Scottish) and topped with sweet and melting marshmallows - it just can't be beaten.  But with so

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You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes

With the weather worsening, and temparatures falling, drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could land them a £5,000 fine. Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and therefore put you at risk of

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Lostock’s McManus conquers Conwy test in fine time

Lostock AC member Johanna McManus travelled to Conwy, in North Wales, to take part in the annual half marathon and finished in a fine time. This is a gruelling 13.1-mile race with an elevation gain of 850 feet. Despite the horrendous weather

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Hour by hour forecast in Bolton as UK temperatures drop below freezing

It has got off to a frosty start in Bolton today, as temperatures fell well below freezing across large parts of the UK overnight. Throughout the day there will be some sunny spells, and it will remain dry, but there will be a high of 4° and a

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Arrest made after man failed to appear at court

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for failing to appear at court. Police say that man from Breightmet failed to attend court on August 15 of this year. He now remains in police custody to be taken to court. A spokesperson from Greater

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INTERNATIONAL FANS' VIEW: An enjoyable trip to Skopje

As a travelling England fan, it was an early 1am start on Monday for the drive down to East Midlands airport for the 6.30am TUI flight to Skopje, in North Macedonia. Officially called North Macedonia in 2019, they were known as the Former Yugoslav

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Harriers half-dozen take to the roads at Preston 10-miler

Six Horwich Harriers took to the roads in Preston last Sunday and did the club proud over 10 miles. Now in its 23rd year, Preston Harriers’ flagship 10-mile road race has become a major feature in the race calendar and regularly attracts large

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Eight-goal thriller sees Bolton share spoils with Timperley

Bolton Hockey Club’s men’s firsts played out an eight-goal thriller with Timperley thirds in North West Men’s Division Three South as they drew 4-4 at Leverhulme Pavilion. It was the toughest test yet against a Timperley side going into the clash

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Dacres-Cogley is happy to be the action man for Bolton Wanderers

BY the end of the first half against Exeter City, Josh Dacres-Cogley will have done 24 hours of solid league football for Wanderers this season. Only goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has managed more minutes on the pitch for the Whites this season – and

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Motion for council to reject 'morally wrong' £1.2M NCP car park debt write-off

A call is set to be made to Bolton Council to reject requests to write off £1.2million in debt owed by a car parking company. It emerged earlier this year that NCP, which runs car parks across the town centre, built up debts of around £3.8million

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Area in popular country park set to remember those lost in tragic circumstances

An area within a country park is set to be designated a ‘contemplative space’ for families who have lost loved ones as a result of mental health issues. Bolton Council have this week published  a report on the idea for Moses Gate Country Park,

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Bolton highlighted in Covid inquiry over lockdown restrictions

A top government adviser claimed that “the example that Bolton worked” did not show that anti-Covid measures during the pandemic were enough. The comments from Sir Patrick Vallance, who served as the government’s chief scientific advisor from 2018

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Celebrations marking Vernon Kay's unbelievable achievement continue in Bolton

No celebration would be complete without a cake. And a cake maker from Bolton created a celebration cake to mark Vernon Kay's epic Ultra  ultramaraton, which was later donated to his old primary school, which had been celebrating the Radio 2 presenter's

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"We have always had wonderful support": Lions Christmas toy appeal launches

The Bolton Lions’ Christmas toy appeal has been launched with the likely “unprecedented” demand forcing them to set a minimum fundraising target of £24,000. The famous appeal has been running for more than 40 years but, in recent times, numbers

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The new teacher who is a 'breath of fresh air'

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 New Teacher of the Year, sponsored by The University of Bolton, is Neil Bembridge

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'Just in case' - Wanderers ready to go on January targets if needed, says Evatt

WANDERERS will be ready to move on player targets – whatever the January transfer window throws at them. Ian Evatt says the club must have a “fluid” approach to recruitment when the opportunity to do more business arrives in just over a month’s

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Concern as 'big mound' of fly-tipped boxes remain on town centre wasteland

A business owner has raised his concern after boxes of Covid tests were fly-tipped onto a patch of town centre wasteland.  Earlier this week, The Bolton News reported that numerous boxes containing Covid tests had been dumped on land off Moor Lane

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Inquiry into GMP's treatment of women in custody is delayed

The region must wait until the New Year for the outcome of an independent inquiry into GMP's treatment of women in custody after it was delayed due to the amount of testimony. Dame Vera Baird KC, a barrister of almost 50 years' experience, started

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I flew a Jumbo Jet over the region and this is what I thought

As someone anxious at best about being shot thousands of metres into the air I am not the clearest candidate to try a simulator built into the cockpit of a Boeing 747-400. However as I soared over the sights of Greater Manchester and elsewhere

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The caretaker who has won the hearts of children and parents

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 Support Worker of the Year, sponsored by The Bolton News, is Andy Bassett of

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Celebrity makeup artist nominated for work on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

A Radcliffe makeup artist who works with star names has been nominated for a prestigious industry award for her work on one of TV's most popular programmes. Sam Regan, 37, will be heading to the Royal Television Society (RTS) Craft and Design Awards

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Helen Flanagan and daughter enjoy red carpet treatment at Disney film premiere

Helen Flanagan and her daughter graced the red carpet at the Disney premiere of Wish. The new Disney film Wish is out now in cinemas everywhere with Bolton’s VUE and Cineworld with showings. Bolton actress Helen was accompanied to the Manchester

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Town centre business on the move as plans get green light

A kitchen firm’s plan to move to a new premises in Bolton town centre have been given the go-ahead. Dale Jones Kitchens had applied to Bolton Council to use the premises on Salop Street for industrial use, in a move which supporters said would

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Thousands raised for Bolton causes as Hindu festival proves a hit once again

Thousands of pounds have been raised for three worthy borough causes as part of a major annual celebration in Bolton which marks a religious festival. Sharad Purnima is a Hindu religious celebration held on the day of the full moon every October

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Manchester restaurant with 'fantastic' food wins Good Food Award

A Manchester restaurant has won an award at the Good Food Awards 2023/24. Platzki Manchester has won a Blue Ribbon award which Good Food Awards says is given to restaurants that impress with their “food quality, service and value”. The website

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Classic Christmas films can be enjoyed on the big screen this festive season

To mark the countdown to Christmas, Vue Bolton is bringing some of the most beloved holiday classics back to the big screen this festive season. Providing a Yuletide treat for film fans and families alike, this year marks milestone anniversaries

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Straight From the Stands - Consistency and the day Exeter spoiled the party

It's hard work when Wanderers are so good, by Liam Hatton Most weeks, when I open up my laptop to compose my latest column, I find myself pondering. Of course, I try to make each piece different. But when the team is winning games

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‘We love you' Family's heartbreak after tragic death of 22-year-old abroad

A family have paid tribute to a 22-year-old who died in India after receiving treatment for Crohn’s disease to avoid having a stoma. Alexander Samuel Shonibare of 49 Stanworth Avenue in Breightmet, died at Zydus Hospital in Gujarat, India on November

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Popular pub which closed earlier this year to reopen just in time for Christmas

A popular pub will be reopening just in time for Christmas, after being taken over by a new company. The Waggon & Horses in Westhoughton temporarily closed in March, until the One Vision Group took over in October. Work is currently being carried

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Elf school opens for youngsters as part of festive celebrations in Bolton town centre

Youngsters aspiring to be Christmas elves can receiving training at a special training school being opened in Bolton town centre this year. Youngsters can step into the Elf Workshop and enrol as a trainee elf complete with their very own hat, elf