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Military themed 50p coin sells for £1,000 on popular auction site
A MILITARY-themed Royal Mint 50p coin sold for £1,000 on a popular auction website. This Victoria Cross Medal 50p sold for £1000 on eBay on Sunday, December 19, and was sold from the nearby market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The coin also
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Half-a-dozen motorists booked on one Bolton road as crackdown on speeding continues
The crackdown on speeding motorists continued this weekend with Bolton police officers conducting roadside checks. Saturday was billed as a 'day of action' across Bolton and comes just days after the announcement of modern 'two way' speed cameras
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Investigation under way after fight breaks out during hit musical
An investigation is under way after a fight broke out at a performance of the hit musical Hamilton. Police were called to the Palace Theatre on Oxford Street at around 10.30pm last night (Friday November 24) following a report of an assault.
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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Wanderers put in a top-tear performance against Exeter
THE last time Wanderers rattled seven goals past their opponents in a league game, they left the travelling commentator in tears. Poor old Stuart Mac, who had been covering the game for Wiltshire Sound, couldn’t bring himself to list the Bolton
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'Scoring for this club is everything to me' - Nlundulu delighted to get lift-off
Greeted back into the dressing room with a round of applause from his team-mates, you would have been hard-pressed to find a more popular scorer than Dan Nlundulu in Saturday’s deluge against Exeter City. Though he spent just 20 minutes on the
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Officers carrying out speeding checks stop driver without seatbelt
A number of drivers were stopped by police during speed enforcement checks, including one not wearing a seatbelt. Officers carried out the traffic operation at various locations across Bolton, including Manchester Road in Blackrod, where concerns
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Man arrested after helicopter pursuit through Bolton
Police have seized a vehicle and a man has been arrested on suspicion of numerous driving offences. Following enquiries officers discovered that the vehicle seen in Astley Bridge last night (Saturday November 25), was cloned and using the same
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More than 200 XL bully dogs will be destroyed this year, reports charities
Animal charities have warned that at least 246 XL bully dogs will be euthanised following the government's ban coming into force this year. It comes as dogs homed with RSPCA, Blue Cross, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Mayhew could
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When Father Christmas will be visiting your street this festive season
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and families will be able to celebrate it with a traditional visit by Father Christmas on his sleigh. Santa has now released the dates he will be bringing his sleigh to neighbourhoods in Boton. The
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Thousands of retired staff return to the NHS
More than a third of nurses who retired two years ago had returned to practice 12 months later, according to new NHS England figures. Analysis of NHS workforce data found that 4,600 of 10,300 (44%) nursing staff that retired between July 2021 and
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'’I've been on the floor crying a few times' - life after heartbreaking diagnosis
At the age of just 58-years-old, Cliff Lansley was diagnosed with myeloma after undergoing a routine blood test. By the time it had been detected the cancer had already started weakening the bones of grandfather-of-two from Worsley. He had
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Almost 20 years of stellar service for this deputy head
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 Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Bolton Council, goes to Melanie Flynn of Kearsley
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Talented Bolton musicians preparing for Christmas concert
Talented Bolton musicians are fine tuning their skills as they prepare to perform at their annual Christmas concert. Bolton Music Service's festive concert will be on Tuesday, December 12 at 6.30pm at Victoria Halls. It will feature ensembles
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Call for the university to 'think again' on dropping Bolton from name
A motion is set to be put forward for Bolton Council to call on the town’s university not to change its name. The University of Bolton sparked a major debate earlier this year when it announced that it was planning to apply to change its name to
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Colin Manford, brother of Jason, joins Bolton's very own 'famous' comic on stage
Have you head the one about three Boltonians, a Mancunian and a Yorkshireman who walk into a bar? Well they will keep you laughing all night to raise money for a Backup North West, which helps young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming
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Powerful for young talented Bolton actor in film
A talented young actor has taken on a powerful role. Bolton School Year Seven pupil William Maher features in a short film about a child going through a difficult time after his parents’ divorce. Entitled By My Side, it is written and directed
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Bolton GP on having Christmas fun without the risk of becoming seriously ill
A Bolton GP is urging people to enjoy the Christmas holidays 'without the risk of becoming seriously ill'. Dr Helen Wall is urging people to book their Covid-19 booster injections. She is the Clinical Director for Population Health at NHS
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wanderers fared in the 7-0 thrashing of Exeter City
WANDERERS (3-4-1-2). NATHAN BAXTER…7. Tried to get involved as Wanderers worked the ball out from the back – and made the only save that came his way from Wildschut, which was also flagged offside! GETHIN JONES…8. One of the players
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New tenants of historic Prince William pub celebrate grand reopening
The tenants of a historic town centre pub say it will be 'at the heart of the community' as the establishment opened its doors for the first time in five years. Father and son team Andy and Tommy Golden set themselves the ambitious task of restoring
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Coronation Street legend pays visit to Bolton with pantomime cast
The cast of the Cinderella pantomime, including some very well-known faces, shared their excitement ahead of their performance at the Albert Halls. This year's festive Bolton pantomime is the much-loved story of Cinderella will star Coronation
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One of Bolton's most popular events has been voted one of the best
It is one of Bolton's most popular events and it has been voted one of Greater Manchester's best. Bolton Food and Drink Festival overcame some serious competition to be named the best event of the year at a prestigious awards show. The festival
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Here's a lovely family home in one of town’s most desirable locations?
HAVE you ever fancied moving into a stunning family home in one of Bolton’s most desirable locations?Then perhaps our Property of the Week is the one for you. Inglenook, in Tempest Road, Chew Moor is on the market with Cardwells with an asking
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Talks in Bolton over war in Middle East as calls made for ceasefire
A councillor met with community leaders over the war in the Middle East, with calls for a ceasefire immediately. Jack Khan, councillor for the Rumworth ward discussed support for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Israel. Cllr Khan said
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'Now is the time for laser hair removal' -Therapist as beauty business marks 1st year
A company which makes it its business to give customers a self-confidence boost is celebrating its first anniversary The Laser Lab opened its doors in Whitefield 12 months ago offering aesthetics treatments, from laser hair removal to teeth whitening
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'Blame me' - Evatt says he will carry the can for Dempsey's injury lay-off
KYLE Dempsey’s stellar return for Wanderers has made Ian Evatt a very happy man. The midfielder had missed the previous seven games after a fracture was discovered in his back, which stemmed from a heavy challenge sustained in a game against Fleetwood
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Struggling families can receive Christmas dinner on Jesus this year
Christmas hampers will once again be delivered to struggling families this year. Urban Outreach is launching their annual project, Christmas Dinner on Jesus, which sees families in Bolton receive food hampers with vegetables and chicken for Christmas
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How patients getting quicker and closer to care home - and it could help you
Patients across the North West are benefitting from new ways of working in community pharmacies meaning mean people receive care quicker and closer to home. Innovative schemes including the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS) are helping
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Evatt's delight as 'ruthless streak' emerges in seven-goal rout of Exeter City
WANDERERS finally produced the sort of goal deluge they have often threatened with seven strikes against Exeter City – and Ian Evatt hopes it won’t be the last. After watching the Whites stroll into a two-goal lead at half time, the big question
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Some of Bolton's cutest kids of 2023 - is your baby there?
Bolton has some of the most beautiful babies...as the photographs above show. We appealed to new mums and dads and even grandparents to share with us their finest photos of their newborns in 2023. Obviously these children will be enjoying lots
