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Crowds wowed as spectacular 'Borealis' light show and 'Moon Museum' opened in Bolton

Visitors to the town centre have been awed by the opening of the spectacular “Put Big Light On” festival. The incredible sights appeared around Victoria Square on Thursday evening with the space in front of the town hall playing host to Bolton’

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Warning after reports of people trying to 'gain access' to homes in early hours

Police have warned people about an increase in attempted trespassing into homes in the early hours. Officers say that several houses were targeted on Oxford Street and Holden Road in the Leigh area earlier this week on Tuesday, November 28.

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DON'T miss out on our Black Friday subscription offer which guarantees you half a year's worth of unlimited Wanderers articles for just £6, which ends tonight! Our special offer runs until midnight, and will make sure you don't miss a single word

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The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal HUGE mistakes

When you're in a rush on a frosty morning, the last thing you need is an icy car and windscreen. With much of Britain currently under a baltic blanket of frost - and some parts under snow - it appears we'll have to get accustomed to that dreary

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Police release statement after making discovery following fire at restaurant

A cannabis farm has been discovered after a fire at a Bolton restaurant, police have confirmed. A fire broke out at The Lime Tree Restaurant on Bolton Road, Moses Gate,  on  Monday afternoon, with police remaining on the scene last night. A

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TEAM NEWS: Ian Evatt issues update ahead of Cup double header

Wanderers have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Cup double-header against Harrogate and Port Vale. Randell Williams is back in contention after missing the past couple of games due to tendinopathy, and Ian Evatt confirmed the wing-back has

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Concerns as business receives emails addressed to other organisations

A Bolton based business says it has been receiving emails that were addressed to other organisations. The businessman who works with various clients reported, what he termed as a potentially ' huge data breach' the issue to Heart Internet, which

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Harrogate waiting on fitness of duo ahead of Bolton clash

Harrogate are waiting on the fitness of Matty Daly and Levi Sutton ahead of their trip to Wanderers in the FA Cup second round. The pair, who were absent from the squad that drew 2-2 against Wrexham in midweek, have rejoined full training.

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Cadbury releases new chocolate bar that is a twist on already fan-favourite treat

Cadbury has released a new chocolate bar in the UK which is a twist on one of its already popular treats.  The confectionery company has released a Creme Egg Chocolate Bar which is now available in B&M stores across the UK.  The new chocolate

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Got red wine or chocolate on your sofa? Expert reveals 18p hack for removing stains

Christmas is a time for family gatherings and whether you’ve got a big family or not, there’s nothing like eating all the festive food together, until it’s spilt everywhere that is. Have you ever dropped a glass of red wine on the sofa or has chocolate

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Full list of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland banks set to close

Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close 45 bank branches next year. The group is closing 22 Halifax branches, 19 Lloyds branches and four in the Bank of Scotland business. Lloyds stressed that all affected branch staff will be offered

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Colls in a Stew as Rangers power to win

Stafford Rangers captain Ethan Stewart led firmly by example on Tuesday night, scoring both goals as Atherton Collieries were beaten 2-0 at the Stan Robinson Stadium, writes Ben Smith. The midweek meeting was one both sides would have been particularly

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RMT union votes to end rail strikes as offer accepted

Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal which ends their long-running dispute over pay and conditions, the RMT union has announced. Members of The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union voted to accept an offer from train companies

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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread

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When are the December 2023 rail strikes and what train lines are affected?

A number of train strikes have been scheduled for December 2023 with workers walking out due to a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union and the Aslef union have gone on strike many times since

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Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches

The Government is urging everyone eligible to sign up for cost of living support worth up to £3,900 as the deadline for an extra £300 boost approaches. Former football manager Harry Redknapp and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have joined

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Four wanted men located by police - in one day

Four men who police had been ‘searching’ for have been arrested on suspicion of numerous offences. Officers from the Bolton North and West Neighbourhood Teams were out searching for wanted people yesterday morning and made the arrests throughout

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Police issue statement after 'football fans' arrested following violent clashes

A dozen people have been arrested after a series of co-ordinated strikes in Bolton and Wigan this morning The arrests come after serious disorder that followed the Bolton Wanderers-Wigan Athletic match on 19 August 2023 when around 50 people were

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Drivers risk £50 fine for common winter mistake, expert warns

Motorists have been warned they could face a £50 fine for a common driving mistake made in winter. As drivers prepare for the first of the cold winter weather coming over the next few days, a leading driving expert has warned they must be careful

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Family pay tribute to 'loveable character' after man and carer die in canal accident

A FAMILY has paid an emotional tribute to a "loveable character" after he and his carer died following a "tragic accident" in the canal. As reported by the Journal, a large emergency service presence was alerted to the presence of two males who

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High street banking group to shut 45 branches, following Bolton branch closure

Lloyds Banking Group is shutting another 45 branches across its network and the Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands amid the ongoing shift away from high street banking. The group is closing 22 Halifax branches, 19 Lloyds branches and four in the

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Horrific attack between two dogs leaves one dead in the street

A violent dog has left one dog dead, police have reported. The attack happened yesterday just after teatime in Breightmet. One dog died in the attack and the other has been contained, and say police, will be seized. Police were called to

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RECAP : Dawn raids in Bolton after violent clashes following Wanderers match

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'Sweeper keeper' Baxter thanks Bolton Wanderers staff for helping him progress

ONLY two Oxford United players made more passes than Nathan Baxter in Tuesday night’s game at the Kassam Stadium. The Wanderers keeper has become an important cog in the tactical wheel for Ian Evatt, joining in with his defenders during spells

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Amazons deliver biggest group at Grasshoppers

Bolton Rugby Club Amazon girls under-12s and U14s made the short trip up the M61 to Preston Grasshoppers who were hosting the most recent Northern Girls Network event last weekend. With 18 girls available at U14s age group, the Bolton side was

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'Welcoming and friendly' - Bolton's 'new' high school excels in its first inspection

A Bolton school has been found to be "welcoming and friendly" and one where pupils have a "motivation and keenness to excel" during its first Ofsted inspection. King's Leadership School in Great Lever was graded as good in all areas. It is

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School which burnt down to begin classes at new temporary location next month

Work is underway now to install temporary classrooms for children whose school was destroyed in a devastating fire over the summer. The new high quality classrooms will open next in just days. On August 17 this year, teachers and pupils at

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Lane closures in place as trees chopped down alongside M-way

Diseased trees near a Bolton motorway are set to be cut down, with lane closures to potentially be implemented.  Ash trees along the side of the M61 will be felled after it was found they have the Ash dieback fungus.  Ash dieback is a highly

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Bolton's inspirational women enjoy the red carpet treatment at glittering ceremony

An audience of 600 and over 1,000 more online across the globe watched the glitzy 2023 SheInspires Awards held at the Bolton Stadium Hotel. Almost 50 overseas visitors were present as 48 awards were given to women from across the region, the nation

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Sanitary bins in men's loos desperately needed as campaign underway

A Bolton councillor has given her backing to place sanitary bins in men's loos for a very important reason.  Cancer charity Prostate Cancer UK runs a campaign called 'Boys Need Bins', which aims to get sanitary bins installed in all men's toilets

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'Loving' mum of four who 'tried her best' tragically died aged 36

A 'loving' mum of four was tragically found dead at age of just 36-years-old. Selena Jayne Blackhurst, of Pendlebury Street, in Astley Bridge, was found at a property on Watersmead Close by a neighbour on April 29 this year. An inquest into

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Wanderers get double boost as Evatt plans FA Cup changes against Harrogate

RANDELL Williams and Zac Ashworth are back in the mix for Wanderers as Ian Evatt considers making changes for the FA Cup second round. Williams has recovered sufficiently from a bout of tendonitis which kept him out of games against Exeter City

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Police's strong message to 'football fans' after 'extreme violence' on the street

Police sent out a strong message to 'football fans' looking to cause trouble at matches as they carried out dawn raids in Bolton and Wigan this morning. The action follows an investigation into the disorder that followed the Bolton Wanderers and

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How to be a 'Secret Santa' and make a difference to people in Bolton

People across Bolton have been invited to take part in a “Secret Santa” for patients at Bolton Hospice. The new Christmas campaign aims to encourage people to choose from 12 virtual gifts for patients. Hospice staff and volunteers say that

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Children at first class school taught in temporary and propped up classrooms

The headteacher of a primary school affected by the RAAC crisis has spoken about the challenges she faces as children  continue to be taught in temporary and 'propped up classrooms'. St William of York RC Primary, which is on track to be one of

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Historic Bolton watchmakers marks milestone with new 'Centenary' timepiece

A historic Bolton watchmaker has launched a new timepiece to celebrate 100 years in the business next year. The firm was started up by Frank Duckworth, who started off making pocket watches from his workshop in Bolton in 1924, before launching

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Graffiti artists urged to create eye-catching display - not vandalise property

Graffiti artists are being urged to put their skills to good use and create an eye-catching display for a park - rather than deface planters, as was the case recently. Cllr Hilary Fairclough said she planted bulbs in five planters at the Blackburn

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Bolton parents on bullying in schools and how it is dealt with

A third of Bolton parents do not believe that some schools in the borough dealt with bullying quickly and effectively. Details of a survey were released as the Anti-Bullying Alliance, which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week each year in November,

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Parents-to-be 'disgusted' at pram company leaving them stranded before due dates

A baby shop firm has left new parents stranded without a pram or refund after announcing its closure on social media. We Love Baby supply prams, baby carriers and moses baskets from their business in Halliwell but recently in November 7, a message

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'Be The Change' youngsters learn vital lesson at Knife Angel monument

A group of young people have learned about the importance of tackling knife crime after visiting the “Knife Angel”  statue in Bolton town centre. The youngsters visited the iconic monument on Deansgate on Saturday November 25 as members of the

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New streetlights installed in town centre to improve safety

New streetlights have been put up around an area in Bolton town centre where people previously had to get to their cars in darkness. The £6,500 lights have now been installed along St Helena Road, between St Helena Mill and Bark Street, close to

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Photo shows Bolton in aftermath of Second World War

Here’s Exchange Street, 1949, looking towards Victoria Square, under the bridge of the Grapes Hotel. The Grapes was 114 years old when it was demolished in 1960 and it heralded the beginning of the redevelopment of all that block of property facing

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Can you tell us more about this charity walk photo?

We have unearthed this picture from 1987, of Bolton supporters taking part in a charity walk, led by Wanderers legend Nat Lofthouse. The club president, centre of picture, was at the forefront of a five-mile trek from Burnden Park to Leverhulme