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'They will be up there' - Oxford boss gives verdict on Bolton draw
Oxford boss Des Buckingham was pleased with what he saw from his side against “a very good Bolton side”. The points were shared following a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium as Wanderers maintained their place at the top of the League One table
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt's verdict on goalless draw against Oxford United
IAN Evatt joked that his players needed to ‘cheer up’ after an eight-game winning streak came to an end at Oxford United. Wanderers might have felt a touch of disappointment that after creating several decent second-half opportunities, they did
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Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget
Martin Lewis has revealed how to celebrate Christmas on a budget. Christmas can be a tough time for thousands of British families every year, where the struggles of getting by are exacerbated by the apparent need for presents and lavishness.
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MATCH REPORT: Whites secure hard-earned point at Oxford
Wanderers’ winning streak might have ended – but a hard-earned point at the Kassam Stadium represents a very decent return for Ian Evatt’s league leaders. Rigid and tense in the first half, Bolton had Nathan Baxter to thank for making two big
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Oxford United 0-0 Bolton Wanderers - as it happened
9:55pm Point gained, by far the better team too #bwfc — David Sawyer (@DSawyer1993) November 28, 2023
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Where will it snow in the UK this week? Map shows where it will hit in the UK
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in parts of the UK this week. Parts of the UK are being told to prepare for "hazardous conditions" with the warnings lasting from 5pm today (Tuesday, November 28) to 11am on Thursday
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Countdown to the opening of new Bolton Market food hall and town centre park
Two major town centre attractions are set to open early next year, it has been announced. Visitors to Bolton Town Centre will soon be able to relax in an urban park and sample delicious food hall treats as two town centre attractions open in the
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Will it snow on Christmas Day this year? Latest odds and long forecast verdict
Are you dreaming or dreading a white Christmas this year? Find out our chances of snow for the big day. Temperatures have begun to take a turn as the Met Office predicts snow to fall in the UK as early as Tuesday, November 28. The weather service
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BBC announces the return of The Apprentice for 2024 (here's what we know so far)
The Apprentice is returning to screens in 2024 for its 18th series, the BBC has announced. The award-winning business show will see Lord Sugar, 76, and his trusted advisers Baroness Brady, 54, and Tim Campbell, 46, return plus there’ll be 18 new
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Former Wilko boss apologises for more than 12k job losses after retailer went bust
The former chairwoman of Wilko has apologised to thousands of employees who lost their job after the UK retailer went into administration earlier this year. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at
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Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?
The one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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Police needs public's help to find wanted duo
UPDATE: Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that Paul Watts has been arrested. Police officers are enlisting the help of the public to help locate two wanted people. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are looking for Paul Watts, aged 44,
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'Never seen that much smoke in my life' - Fire service investigating cause of blaze
A blaze which broke out at a Bolton restaurant is under investigation, a fire service spokesman said. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) firefighters were called to the Lime Tree Restaurant on Bolton Road, Moses Gate, at around
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Traffic updates this morning on busy motorway routes
The M60 and M66 are currently seeing traffic build-ups this morning. The M66 southbound exit for M60 is congested this morning and due to free-up from 8am onwards but may still move slow. Drivers are warned to expect slight delays here as morning
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Nothing is too much for pupils at one of Bolton top performing schools
Nothing is too much for staff at one of Bolton's top performing high schools. And their dedication has been recognised with an 'Oscar' of the teaching world. For Sharples School was named the gold winner of the Award for Making a Difference
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Bolton men urged to get tested for lesser-know condition and it could save their life
Men are being urged to get tested for a lesser-known condition as uptake in Bolton is below the national target. The NHS is asking locals to get tested for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) once they pass the age of 65. At this age and over
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Powerful pledge to 'end violence against women and girls' made in Bolton
A commitment to help to #ChangeTheStory and end violence against women and girls was made in Bolton. The Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Nick Peel, along with The Mayor of Bolton, Chief Executive, Sue Johnson, local councillors and members of the
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Bolton man on TV show to have iconic 1970s bike repaired
The Toy Hospital will be seeing to an iconic 1970s bike belonging to a Bolton man this week. The Channel 5 series is by the makers of the prime time BBC series The Repair Shop, and features a team of experts who bring new life to well-loved toys
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Homeowner allowed to keep fence after planning blunder by Town Hall bosses
A Bolton Council order to remove or to reduce a fence was quashed by the Planning Inspectorate as it used the wrong wording. The council authorised the notice after the timber structure appeared without planning permission outside a property in
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Town's 'in-house' Christmas lights 'looks miles better' and saves £2K
Christmas lights have gone up at a lower cost across one of Bolton’s district towns under a new arrangement for the first time this year. The lights were installed around Horwich town centre at the start of this week, marking the start of the festive
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'Unlawful' failure by Town Hall officers to refund cash to be put before council
A report on how Bolton Council failed to refund a six-figure sum to members of the public is set to be debated next week. Earlier this week, council leader Nick Peel and chief executive Sue Johnson revealed that the planning department had been
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Council cuts includes dimming street lights and four-weekly bin collections
Bolton Council has revealed in detail how it plans to cut more than £9M from its budget to balance the books. The cuts which include dimming streetlights and only collecting paper and cardboard waste every four weeks will form the authority's spending
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Families can drop presents off to estate agent for disadvantaged children
An estate agent in Bolton is once again launching a Christmas present project to ensure disadvantaged children receive a gift. Cardwells Estate Agents Bolton are collecting Christmas presents so disadvantaged children can have a present under the
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Damning inspection of boarding school finds ‘bird faecal matter in pupils’ bedrooms’
A damning inspection of a boarding school found that ‘bird faecal matter was found in pupils’ bedrooms’ and ‘insects were crawling around the shower base’. It comes as the Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah in Deane, was rated as inadequate in June 2023 when
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How you can help Bolton's veterans adapt to life in town
A Bolton-based charity which helps veterans is reaching out to more ex-forces members, but needs funding to help those in need of support. Veterans Army is run by former soldier Ryan Yates, who set up the charity to provide support for ex-servicemen
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Wanderers enjoying Paris romance - but no talk of permanent deal for now
PARIS Maghoma is loving life at Wanderers – but Ian Evatt is not looking too far into the future with his in-form Brentford midfielder. With four goals in his last seven games, Maghoma has been on a dazzling run for the Whites, who go to Oxford
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Wanderers' community charity will support young people with Amazon donation
Some of the most vulnerable in Bolton will be supported thanks to a donation of £2,000. Amazon fulfilment centre in the town made the cash gift to Bolton Wanderers in the Community, which aims to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club
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Man found with 'wealth of indecent images' of children as young as three
A man was found with a “wealth of indecent images of children” he had downloaded over five years, a court has heard. Mark Lattimer, 50, was found with a range of images showing children as young as three being abused when police raided his home
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Moorland village barn set to become holiday lets
PLANS to turn a former barn turned stable into holiday accommodation in a moorland village have been approved despite objections. The scheme for Meadowcroft Farm in Bury Road, Edgworth, has been granted planning permission by Blackburn with Darwen
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Temperatures set to plummet in Bolton-we ask The Met Office whether it will snow here
Temperatures are set to plummet to below zero this week - with The Met Office addressing whether there will be snowfall in Bolton. Snow has been predicted for some areas of the UK, including over the North Sea and the North East of England
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Healthy alternative cafe is looking for a new buyer after six years
A café has announced it will be closing after years of serving the public of Bolton. Café Balance on Wigan Road will close after six years with the business posting to social media platform Facebook to inform customers of the news. The café
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'They want to be remembered' - Wanderers want to be history boys, says Evatt
IAN Evatt is looking up at football’s serial winners and taking notes as he tries to keep Wanderers on the automatic promotion road. Whether it be Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp or Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, the Bolton
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New 'tracking function' could be coming to new Bolton Bee Network buses
Better “bus tracking” functions could be on the way for passengers using new Bee Network bus lines across Bolton. The ground breaking new buses, notable with their distinctive yellow branding, began rolling out of Bolton depots in September, with
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Working parent fears have to change children's school after club folds
A parent fears she will have to change the school her children go to after an the closure of an afterschool club left her feeling as if she has no options left. Paula Silva, from Deane, whose two children at St Peter and St Paul's CE Primary School
