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Former Social Circle star Hameed gets the Notts captaincy
Bolton batsman Haseeb Hameed has been appointed the new captain at Nottinghamshire. The 26-year-old former Farnworth Social Circle star replaces Steven Mullaney, who stepped down at the end of the 2023 season, and will lead the Trent Bridge outfit
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Stunning photographs capture tonight's Beaver Moon in the night sky above Bolton
Bolton News Camera Club Cheryl Bongiovi captured this atmospheric picture of tonight's Beaver Moon. The moon will turn blood red before heading into the shadow of the Earth. This full moon is called the Beaver Moon as it happens at the time
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'New recruit' police dog helps track down stolen car
A newly recruited police dog helped to track down a stolen car in Bolton over the weekend. According to Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical Dogs Unit PD Zeus, as he is known, also helped to track down the suspect officers believe to have stolen
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MATCH REPORT: Wanderers exit FA Youth Cup after Derby defeat
Wanderers were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup in the second round following a 4-1 defeat against a strong Derby side at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Harry Hawkins, Lennon Wheeldon, Dajaune Brown and Owen Eames were all on target for the Rams
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Police could move to 'enforcement stage' to deal with school parking problems
Police could be set to move to an “enforcement stage” to deal with issues around school parking. The recurring issue was discussed at a Partners and Community Together meeting in Radcliffe last week. PC Adam Bateman has said how many of the
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Is swine flu dangerous? Concerns after first human case detected in the UK
A virus strain similar to a form of swine flu circulating among pigs has been detected in the UK for the first time. U.K. health officials have reported a person with a flu strain typically found in pigs, marking the first time this variant has
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Parent speaks out over daughter's suffering at school after toilet rule change
A parent of a child at a borough school has spoken of how her child has suffered as a result of a new rule restricting pupils’ usage of toilets. Tottington High School has introduced a new rule to ban students using the toilets during lessons and
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Bolton Wanderers U18 1-4 Derby County - FA Youth Cup RECAP
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Oxford trip
Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' League One clash with Oxford.
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Emergency services called out to suspected 'motorbike' incident
Emergency services were called out to an incident in Bolton that is believed to have involved a motorbike earlier today. The incident is believed to have happened on Harrowby Street, Farnworth just before 3pm on Monday November 27. Passersby
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The full list of former Wilko stores that have re-opened as Poundlands in 2023
There have been over 60 former Wilko sites that have re-opened as Poundland stores across the UK in 2023. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk. Administrators at PwC were forced to sell
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Warning over 'brutal' new cold spreading across the UK that 'lasts for weeks'
A "brutal" new cold is sweeping across the United Kingdom this winter, leaving many bedbound for days and weeks. The horrible virus, which is said to cause headaches, blocked sinuses and fatigue, was shared by one user on the popular Reddit page
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Should you leave your car to warm up before setting off? Experts explain
Whether you’ve been driving for years or you’re pretty new to the roads, there’s probably some things about cars that you’re unsure of. To help you out, ATS Euromaster has tested some of the most common driving myths and revealed if they’re true
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Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice
Chocolate lovers are going crazy about a Cadbury fan favourite that has made an unexpected return to B&M stores earlier than usual ahead of Christmas. Shoppers received a surprise when they found Cadbury Creme Eggs on B&M shelves recently
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Here's how to see the full blood Beaver Moon tonight in the UK
Prepare for an eerie spectacle amongst our skies tonight as the "Full Beaver Moon" comes out to play. The moon will turn blood red before heading into the shadow of the Earth. This full moon is called the Beaver Moon as it happens at the time of
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Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product
Tesco has issued a recall for a product due to possible contamination with an unknown type of berry. Some of the supermarket’s Growers Harvest Garden Peas could be unsafe to eat. Tesco’s recall includes some of the 900g bags with various batch
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Corrie star heads to Horwich to buy Christmas tree from family-run business
A Coronation Street star was spotted buying a Christmas tree from sellers at a popular restaurant and fishing cabin in Horwich. Every year, the owners of Curley’s Dining Room bring a range of trees and wreaths to their site in Wallsuches. Actor
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More than 20 firefighters remain on scene after huge fire at restaurant
More than 20 firefighters tackled a blaze which broke out at a restaurant. Fire crews were called to Bolton Road, Farnworth, where a fire had broken out in the Lime Tree Restaurant. They were on the scene throughout the day, with road closures
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BIG MATCH PREVIEW: More records beckon for Wanderers at Oxford United
IF Wanderers manage to keep Oxford United from scoring at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday night they will equal a record that has stood unchallenged for 123 years. Not since the Boer War was raging, the Labour Party was assembled, or football giants
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What the 12 questions TikTok trend is ( how to do the quiz yourself)
New TikTok trend alert! We've got a new relationship quiz to take part in and there are only 12 questions to answer. Couples have been getting to know their partners better thanks to a new relationship trend on the video-sharing platform.
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Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates
Christmas is a joyous time for millions every year, but it is also a dreaded one for vulnerable families up and down the country. With presents to buy on top of the added struggles of mouths to feed and homes to keep warm, thousands of families
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Arrests made and cars seized over two night crackdown
Around 14 people were arrested over two nights earlier this week amid a police crackdown on the transport network. Officers stopped and searched 16 people and arrested 14 on suspicion of crimes ranging from possession of Class A drugs, possession
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Oxford United handed injury blow ahead of Wanderers clash
Oxford United are set to be without full-back Greg Leigh for their League One clash with Wanderers. Leigh missed the 2-0 defeat at Cheltenham Town over the weekend after picking up a calf injury while on international duty with Jamaica. The
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'Stolen' motorbike found by police
An abandoned motorbike was found by police over this weekend that officers believe was stolen. Officers say they spotted the motorbike being ridden on Crompton Way on Sunday morning before the rider drove off. They say they discovered the bike
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RECAP: Emergency services at the scene of large fire at restaurant
5:12pm Our interactive map shows the scene of the fire 5:11pm
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Teenage boy arrested after being caught with 'cannabis and set of scales'
A teenage boy was caught with cannabis and a set of scales after a police stop and search. Officers had been on patrol in the Halliwell area over the weekend when they came across four people, all of them male, on Elgin Street. On searching
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Police want to speak to this man after passengers suffered abuse on bus
An investigation is underway after a bus passengers suffered abuse on a major route out of Bolton yesterday evening. The incident happened after 10pm on Sunday November 26 on the 471 bus from Bolton to Rochdale. Officers say that they received
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TEAM NEWS: Wanderers face call on wing-back Randell Williams at Oxford
RANDELL Williams is the only doubt for Wanderers as they face Oxford United in a battle of first versus third in League One. The wing-back was unavailable for Saturday’s 7-0 victory against Exeter City after a bout of tendonitis but has since shown
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Jamie has the magic touch for Daisy
Jamie Ramwell’s second-half strike sealed a 2-1 win for Daisy Hill against Steeton in their North West Counties League First Division North clash at the Plumb Factory Stadium on Saturday. In a fast-paced game that saw both sides create numerous
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Second-half show from Ashton breaks Colls down
Second-half strikes from Jake Charles and Alex Byrne saw Atherton Collieries slip to a 2-1 home defeat against Ashton United on Saturday. Sidi Fofana had put the hosts ahead early on, but they would ultimately be left empty-handed after the Robins
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Mayor calls for new code of practice to improve safety of food deliveries
Food delivery companies have agreed to work with Greater Manchester Police and Transport for Greater Manchester on a new set of agreed standards to improve the safety of food deliveries, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has said. The
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Fight to install potentially life-saving equipment in town centre continues
The battle to install a defibrillator in Bolton town centre continues after Bolton Council rejected the plans. Greater Manchester Combined Authority is working to create communication hubs across the region, including in Bolton, which would include
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Swansway Honda Bolton Appoint Assistant Sales Manager
Swansway Motor Group have announced that Andy Johnson has been appointed as Assistant Sales Manager at Swansway Honda Bolton. Andy, who is reuniting with Head of Business Paul Rushton, has over eleven years of experience working with the Honda
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Fan's View: Winning run is just gr-eight for Whites
Clear blue skies and freezing temperatures promised the perfect day for football. Scarves, woolly hats and gloves were out in force as we made our way to the Toughsheet. The Doombar deliberations dissected England’s EURO2024 campaign, before discussing
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Businesses could be turfed out of mill after planning bosses serve enforcement notice
Business owners are worried they could be turfed out after a planning enforcement notice was issued on an historic Bolton mill. Planning bosses served the notice on Atlas Mill saying two businesses – a windows manufacturing firm and a gym - need
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The important reason why staff at a Bolton business went to work in their pyjamas
Wouldn't it be great if you could roll out of bed and straight into work. Well that was the case for workers at a Bolton-based business as they raised awareness of one of the most devastating conditions. Amazon employees turned up to work in
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Family of youngster with devastating illness desperate call for pioneering treatment
A family of a five-year-old boy with a rare degenerative condition are fighting for groundbreaking trials to be funded to give him a chance. And they are hoping the people of Bolton will back their call by signing a petition. The Bolton News
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Future of 'retirement' care home to be decided as new over-55s 'village' opens
Bolton Council and Bolton at Home are asking residents for their opinions on the future of a complex which provides supported living for older people in Farnworth. The authorities started a consultation on Campbell House, an 'extra care' service
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Bolton businessman starts 'exciting new chapter' with motoring group
A Bolton businessman is embarking on an “exciting new chapter” with a major motoring company. Paul Hattersley, a former Canon Slade pupil, has previously worked in sales and management at Perrys Peugeot, Williams MINI Bolton and Marshall Mercedes
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New 'school' opens to provide youngsters with adventures in the great outdoors
An old council depot has been transformed into a place that fosters a 'love for learning and nature'. Little Bats Learning CIC has opened its new forest school, The Roost at Bright Meadows, on land off Ashley Avenue, Breightmet. It was launched
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Finalists for Bolton Children’s Fiction Award revealed
Three books are in the running to win a children's book contest organised by Bolton School. The books nominated for the 2024 Bolton Children’s Fiction Award are When I See Blue by Lily Bailey, While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle and Tyger by SF
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Bolton celebrates historic link to Lancashire with red rose ceremony at town hall
Bolton’s historic links to Lancashire were commemorated in a town centre event ahead of a day of celebration. A ceremony outside Bolton Town Hall on Sunday saw Astley Bridge councillor John Walsh present the Mayor of Bolton with a red rose to mark
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67 fire service staff recognised in special ceremony for 'outstanding contribution'
The outstanding contributions of firefighters and fire service staff have been recognised at an annual awards ceremony hailing their commitment and dedication to keeping communities safe. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) hosted
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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'It's time to step it up again!' - Evatt wants more after seven-goal Exeter rout
AS Wanderers rocketed to the top of the League One table with a seven-goal blitz against Exeter City, celebration came with a note of caution from Ian Evatt. An eighth straight win, complete with a sixth consecutive clean sheet, ensured that Bolton
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The Bolton News' School of the Year for 2023 is announced
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 School of the Year, sponsored by Bolton Council, is Beaumont Primary School
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Exceptional Bolton primary school is one which children feel privileged to attend
A Bolton primary school is first class — just ask pupils, staff or even Ofsted. The Valley Primary School has again been classed as an outstanding school following a visit by the education watchdog. Children say that 'it is privilege to attend