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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt's verdict on Wanderers' 5-1 win against Harrogate

IAN Evatt wasn’t overly enamoured with Wanderers’ performance despite crashing five goals past Harrogate in the FA Cup second round. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson grabbed a first-half hat-trick and Dan Nlundulu helped himself to two goals after half time

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MATCH REPORT: Bodvarsson grabs a hat-trick as Wanderers secure safe passage

AS afternoons in the FA Cup go, Bolton Wanderers have had few more straightforward. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson’s hat-trick effectively shock-proofed this contest before half time, and shortly after the break Dan Nlundulu scored a quick-fire double that

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Harrogate boss Weaver makes Bolton League One prediction

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver labelled some of his side’s defending “a shambles” during their 5-1 defeat against Wanderers in the FA Cup second round. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson scored a first-half hat trick, with Dan Nlundulu adding a couple more after

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See the stunning Northern Lights from stunning pictures near Bolton

A photographer captured the beautiful Northern Lights as they filled the night sky over the last few days. The Aurora Borealis phenomenon was predicted to be seen in Bolton on Thursday and Friday evening. The spectacle was captured by The Bolton

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The Grinch dances around at the mayor's annual Christmas fair

The return of the mayor of Bolton’s Christmas fair saw plenty of festive fun for charity plus the Grinch making an appearance. Dressed in warm winter coats and hats, people gathered at The Albert Halls for the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Mohammed Ayub

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Bolton Wanderers 5-1 Harrogate Town - as it happened

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Bolton could become a winter wonderland after snow prediction today

Bolton may be set to see a Winter Wonderland as snow is set to fall today. Bolton is bracing itself for the cold snowy weather today predicted by the Met Office. Snow is predicted from 4pm to 6pm and then again from 11pm tonight. Temperatures

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The Buff Extra: Extended interview with ex-Wanderers striker Tony Philliskirk

IF you didn't get enough of former Bolton Wanderers striker Tony Philliskirk on this week's edition of The Buff Podcast, fear not, because we have a full 30 minutes more available only to subscribers to The Bolton News. The former Burnden Park

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16-year-old and 22-year-old charged with arson, burglary and theft

A 22-year-old and a 16-year-old have been charged after a vehicle was stolen and arson was allegedly committed. Jake Thornley is being charged with six counts of theft of a motor vehicle, burglary, arson and attempted theft. A 16-year-old girl

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Police appeal after two motorbikes stolen and abandoned in one evening

Police are appealing for information after two motorbikes were stolen in Horwich on the same day. On December 1, two motorbikes were reported stolen in Horwich. At around 4pm, one was found abandoned on Lever Park Avenue and another was found

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Residents gather as Horwich town centre lights up for festive season

Residents of Horwich gathered in the town centre last night to watch the Christmas light switch on, hosted by Mayor of Horwich, Councillor David Grant. A carol service was held before the switching on which was led by Reverend Michael Behrend and

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Date set for reopening of new look town centre library - complete with a cafe

A date has been set for the opening of Bolton Library after a multi-million pound refurbishment and restoration project. The library on Le Mans Crescent has been closed for more than than a year, and it will open in Friday, January 19. The

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'Disbelief and anger' and 'not fit for purpose' - planning department slammed

Allegations that Bolton Council was “acting unlawfully” by keeping planning fees were first made three years ago, the town hall has heard. Council leader Nick Peel and chief executive Sue Johnson first revealed last week that since 2013 the authority

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'Lovely man' found dead at his home aged just 41

A Bolton man who has been described as a 'lovely man' died aged just 41.  Robert Lilley was found at his address in Halliwell on September 19 this year.  An inquest into his death took place at Bolton Coroners Court on November 30. Mr Lilley

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Straight From The Stands: Keith's cup fever and harrowing scenes in Harrogate

Catching cup fever with Keith, by Liam Hatton Sorry for starting off this week’s column with a reference to ex-Bolton boss Keith Hill – but every time I think of a cup run, I revert back to the video clip of him saying he was feeling a

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Best beauty advent calendar on the high street? You won’t guess our favourite

It's that time of year again when we open the doors of our advent calendars to see what treats are inside. While little Christmas-themed chocolates are a great start to the day, the contents of advent calendars are endless now with anything from

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Andy Burnham to battle Merseyside mayor in DJ competition

The mayors of two North West city-regions are set to battle it out in a heavyweight DJ bout.  Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Rotherham, mayor of the Liverpool City Region, will go head to head in a DJ battle fundraiser. 

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Was this the healthiest school in the 1980s?

In 1986 the healthiest people in Westhoughton were Parochial School pupils who banned chips and chocolate in favour of wholemeal bread and fruit. Pictured are Charles Platt and Joanne Crawford with, from left Paul Wilcock, Andrew Leaver, Amanda

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Call for something to be done as needles with blood strewn in car park

A finance advisor is calling for measures to allow people to self-inject on-site at pharmacies after years of seeing bloody needles outside his business. Kevin Titmus both works in and owns the buildings on Chorley New Road near Park Hill Street

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Jack Iredale aiming to be a class act for Wanderers in the FA Cup

JACK Iredale wants to be top of the class at Wanderers and steer them into the third round of the FA Cup. Though starting as heavy favourites against Harrogate Town this afternoon, Bolton have prepared meticulously for their League Two opponents

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Remembrance Day artwork stolen from park in Bolton

Artwork made for Remembrance Day has been stolen from a park in Bolton.  Schools and community groups around the Astley Bridge area made paintings to mark the commemorations last month.  The artwork was then installed on the railings at Astley

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'Callous' mum left girl home alone with 'malnourished dog' to go to pub

A mum left her four-year-old daughter along at home with a “malnourished dog” so she could “go to the pub”, a court has heard. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the identity of her daughter, left the girl alone at their

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5 dogs at Dogs Trust Manchester need new homes and loving families

Do you want to expand your family with a furry friend? Dogs Trust Manchester is home to dogs of various breeds and they all have one thing in common – they want to find a new loving family to live with. If you think you could give a dog a new home

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'Knife Angel' leaves Bolton with moving closing ceremony

The Knife Angel monument’s time in Bolton has come to an end with a moving closing ceremony. The iconic statue had spent the last month on Deansgate in the town centre where it served as a powerful reminder of the impact of knife crime. A ceremony

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Man in court after thousands of pounds worth of cannabis plants found in flat

A man has been sentenced after police found thousands of pounds worth of cannabis plants growing in his flat. Jack Maher, 22, appeared in court after police officers discovered the illegal plants being cultivated on Race Court Walk in Radcliffe

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Wanderers facing 'welcome' selection headache for Harrogate FA Cup clash

KYLE Dempsey could make his first start for Wanderers since early October in the FA Cup today. Ian Evatt admits his highly competitive midfield ranks are causing him some selection problems, and more so since the influential Dempsey returned from

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Drug driving arrests in town 3 times higher than those caught over drink drive limit

Three times as many people are being arrested for drug driving than drinking and driving in Bolton. The borough also has some of the highest numbers for disqualified drivers in the country and is the busiest area for driving issues in the north

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Too many broken hearts for fans at Jason Donovan gig

THESE fans were super excited to catch a glimpse of Jason Donovan in 1989. The Aussie star played to an adoring crowd at Ritzy’s nightclub. And Rebecca Hodson, Claire Eccleston, Michelle Hulme, Denise Brough and Rachel Hayhurst were there to

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Community coming together in special way for exciting festive event

A festive concert is coming to Bolton today, Saturday, following the launch of a new network for residents, voluntary groups, and businesses who are passionate about the area they live and work. During the current council year, the Community Alliance

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Police address safety with nightly patrol during 'Put Big Light On' festival

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers are patrolling the "Put Big Light On" festival in the town centre for the next two weeks. The "Put Big Light On" festival officially started last night in Bolton town centre, with the people of Bolton coming

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Manchester hotel named among the top 50 boutique hotels in the UK

A Manchester hotel features in a new list which combines the top 50 boutique hotels. This is the third consecutive year that the list has been released and it’s curated and voted by leading industry experts, hoteliers, travel writers and influencers