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First look at Call the Midwife Christmas special hints at emotionally farewell
Fans of BBC Call the Midwife are in for an early Christmas present as creators have shared an exclusive sneak peek for the festive special. The Poplar-based show's annual Christmas special often stands out and pulls the heartstrings of its viewers
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Harrogate history leaves Wanderers boss Evatt calling for cup concentration
FA CUP foes Harrogate Town have history with Ian Evatt – which is why the Bolton boss is urging caution as the two sides meet at the Toughsheet Stadium today. Back in spring 2020, the North Yorkshire side had been four points behind Evatt’s Barrow
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The Sunday Times best schools guide features a Bolton school
Bolton School has been named in The Sunday Times list for the best independent school. Both the boys’ and girls’ division features on the prestigious list on The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. The guide is widely acknowledged as the most
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Investigation after crash leaves woman with 'life changing injuries'
An investigation is underway after a woman was left with “life changing injuries” after a crash. The crash happened early in the morning on Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, between a pedestrian and two vehicles. Police and paramedics were called
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WATCH: Jack Iredale speaks to the media ahead of Harrogate tie
Jack Iredale speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' FA Cup second-round tie against Harrogate Town.
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Harrogate tie
Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' FA Cup second-round tie against Harrogate Town.
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Coca-Cola's Christmas truck is heading to Manchester tomorrow
The holidays are well and truly coming, as Coca-Cola announces the return of the Christmas Truck Tour heading to Manchester this weekend. On Saturday, December 2, the Coca-Cola Christmas truck will be visiting Manchester. The much adored and
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VapoRub, Olbas, garlic, onion - which old wives tale completely cured my cold?
We are now but mere days away from Christmas which signals two things: 1) The festivities are going to move up a gear 2) Most of us won't enjoy them because of the dreaded lurgy. How do we avoid the common cold without becoming housebound? Well
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Wanderers will need long-term investment on the training ground, admits Evatt
TRAINING pitches at Wanderers will need ‘significant change’ in the longer term if the club is to get the very best out of their squad, says Ian Evatt. The Bolton boss reckons improvements to drainage at Lostock made over the summer have had a
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Win a meal at beloved Bolton restaurant in Christmas competition
Boltonians can win a meal at a beloved town centre restaurant as part of a Christmas competition. The competition, which is being run by the Bee Network, comes as part of their "Get on Board" offers over the festive period. The meal up for
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Lidl has issued a recall of one of its products as it may be a “possible health risk” for some customers. The supermarket is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the
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I tried Halfords' tool filled advent calendar but I won't be getting it again
Nowadays, an advent calendar filled with chocolate is just the start of the festive offerings with a variety of options now available, including everything from socks to tools (yes, tools!). Halfords recently launched their first advent calendar
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The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years
Chocolate, chicken nuggets and avocados are among the food items Brits think could vanish from our plates within 100 years, according to new research. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and the evolution
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Harrogate Town?
Wanderers could book their spot in the FA Cup third round when League Two Harrogate come to town this weekend. The Whites beat non-league Solihull Moors 4-0 in the opening round thanks to goals from Ricardo Santos, Paris Maghoma, Will Forrester
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Heavy traffic on St Peters Way this morning in Bolton
10:33am This incident is believed to now be cleared. 9:00am
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'Best police force in country' - GMP recognised as most improved force
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been recognised for a second time by inspectors - securing the force's position as the most improved in the country. GMP’s effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy was reviewed by His Majesty’s Inspectorate
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Concerns over people being 'digitally' excluded as another Bolton bank shuts
A councillor has urged businesses to make sure people are not digitally excluded following the closure of a bank in the area. It comes as the Lloyds branch on Halliwell Road closed earlier this month, with the reasoning stating that visits at the
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Evri reveals Bolton Post Offices taking its parcels for first time
From today, 12 Post Office’s in Bolton are giving customers the option of sending packages using Evri, for the first time. The new service will allow its customers to choose their parcel carrier, from Evri to Royal Mail, over the counter in branches
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Bolton College staff accept deal after three days of strike action
Staff at a number of colleges have voted to accept pay deals of up to 10 per cent. The University and College Union (UCU) said its members at 25 colleges have overwhelmingly voted in favour, following deals at 35 other colleges. The latest
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'What happened to the once thriving Bolton Town Centre' - and what is happening now
Wherever I go people want to know what happened to the once thriving Bolton Town Centre and how can it be revived? Anyone who was around in the 80s or 90s will remember Bolton not just as a great shopping destination but also with a busy and vibrant
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Busy main road will look blooming wonderful thanks to workers and residents
A busy main road will looking blooming wonderful next spring thanks to a little bit of flower power! Each autumn, Over Hulton Community volunteers gather to plant 100-metre lengths of the road, which stretches between the Four Lane Ends junction
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Latest planning applications for Bolton - What's going on down your street?
A school is looking to build a single storey extension that will allow it to accommodate two extra classrooms. This is just one of a varied selection of planning applications put before town hall recently. You can see Queensbridge Primary School
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Big Match Preview: How a pair of lucky pants kicked off Evatt's Bolton career
SHOULD Wanderers’ redemption arch continue this season they succeed in their target of automatic promotion let’s all spare a though for the time they turned to the Caped Crusader for inspiration. It was September 2020, and Ian Evatt had just become
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Schoolboy who was given 10 per cent chance of survival celebrates his 16th birthday
Gergo Balla was just 11-years-old when his family was given the devastating news he had cancer and only a 10 per cent chance of survival. Now, five years later, he celebrated his 16th birthday with a trip to the cinema with friends, something he
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Festive adventure to celebrate the Christmas spirit in Bolton
The Octagon Theatre will be taking audiences on a rip-roaring adventure around the globe this festive season in their brand-new musical adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days – bringing festive cheer to thousands of Bolton audiences this holiday
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Bolton News readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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'Portsmouth isn't there yet!' - Evatt wants full FA Cup focus on Harrogate
WANDERERS have been sent into this weekend’s FA Cup outing against Harrogate Town with a firm warning: “Look past them and suffer the consequences!” Ian Evatt says he will not tolerate any drop in standards, either in Saturday’s second round game
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Do you know any of these world record holders?
This team at the Canary Tavern in Little Lever held a 24-hour darts marathon in 1981 and beat the previous world record score. They topped the 698,528 former record set by a Cornwall team the year before by a massive 70,000. Do you know more
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7 great photos of frosty scenes around Bolton
IT'S one of the loveliest times of years for amateur photographers and just those of us who love to see the changing seasons. Members of the Bolton News Camera Club have been posting on social media some of their finest shots. Of course there
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Here's a thriving food and drink pub which helps lots of good causes
WE love to shine the spotlight on local venues to socialise with families and friends in our Pub of the Week feature. This time we have headed to nearby Adlington and have spoken to the landlords about their reasons for their success. Name
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The Iceman cometh! Tony Philliskirk and The Buff's 200th episode spectacular
Happy birthday to The Buff, we're exactly 200 episodes old! To celebrate the occasion we're bringing you an extended edition with a special interview with one of Wanderers' most prolific strikers of the nineties, Mr Tony Philliskirk. One half
