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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt's verdict on the 2-0 victory against Port Vale
IAN Evatt was pleased to see his Wanderers pass another cup test, putting themselves in a perfect frame of mind for Monday’s crunch clash with Portsmouth in League One. Dion Charles and Carlos Mendes Gomes scored to put Bolton through to the next
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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Port Vale
WANDERERS have never had a year as packed with goals as 2023 - but we can only hope they have a few more presents left to deliver in December. Safely into the quarter-finals of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy with designs on becoming the first
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Concerns over 'very serious and contagious whooping cough' sweeping through UK
A disease called the 'whooping cough' is reportedly sweeping throughout the UK at an unprecedented rate. Cases of the bug, also known as pertussis have increased by 250 per cent within a year. Between July and November, there were 716 reported
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Axe, bow and arrow and knives seized by police after home raided
A number of weapons including an axe, bow and arrows and knives have been seized after a home in Atherton was raided. Officer acted on local intelligence gathered intelligence and attended at an address on Chaucer Grove. While there, they seized
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Port Vale
9:38pm That's full time. 9:34pm
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Fans warned as train services to match tonight 'limited'
Football fans are being warned as some rail services to tonight's match have been cancelled. Bolton Wanderers are playing Port Vale in a League One clash at the Toughsheet Community Stadium at 7.45pm today, November 5. But fans are being
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More than 70 fire service staff recognised for bravery at awards ceremony
The exceptional bravery and dedication of more than 70 Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service staff has been recognised. The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Recognition Awards 2023, took place on Saturday December 2, and honoured
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Racing driver showed 'total lack of remorse' after death of innocent grandad
A racing driver who showed a “total lack of remorse” for his part in killing an innocent grandfather has been jailed. Adam Ross, 30, was racing against the then 23-year-old Daniel Salvin across Great Lever when 59-year-old John Richardson was killed
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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?
Energy bills are set to rise from January, leaving many wondering how they can save money while staying warm this winter. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from next month, Ofgem announced in November.
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Lucky Bolton man wins whopping amount after taking chance on £1 bet
A lucky Bolton man has won a whopping £42,000 at Grosvenor Casino in Bolton after taking a chance with £1. The mystery man received a silver lining of fortune while playing the Electronic Roulette game, Going for Gold. The lucky winner, who
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Busy weekend on roads and fells for the Harriers
The final weekend of November was a busy one for those in the red and black of Horwich Harriers as road, fell and cross country converged to create an action-packed weekend. Kicking off the running on the Saturday was the British Athletics Cross
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
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Protester braves freezing winter outside court to 'defend our juries'
A protester braved a freezing winter morning to defend the historic right of juries to find people not guilty based on “conscience". Retired engineering worker Peter Billington held his sign aloft outside Bolton Crown Court on a cold and wet Monday
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Teenager fined for travelling without ticket on Metrolink
A Radcliffe teenager has been penalised for being on the Metrolink in Manchester without a ticket. Gabriel Eatisti was at Victoria station in the city centre in April this year. The 18-year-old was found without a ticket of a lawful reason
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Wanderers could lose key defensive pair in January to international call-ups
WANDERERS are on high alert after learning they could lose two key defenders for up to six weeks in the New Year. Gethin Jones and Jack Iredale have been watched by Australia with the view to calling them up for the AFC Asian Cup, which kicks off
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'Knife Angel' leaves lasting legacy for Bolton boxing group
A boxing scheme has been one of several to secure a lasting legacy from the Knife Angel’s time in Bolton. Halliwell based Round4RoundAK took its young members to visit the iconic monument, which was on Deansgate throughout November, last week to
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LISTEN: Ian Evatt speaks to the press ahead of Wanderers' game against Port Vale
BOLTON Wanderers boss Ian Evatt spoke to the local press ahead of his side's Bristol Street Motors Trophy clash with Port Vale. The defending champions had a comfortable route through to the last 32 - but with priorities in the league and an FA
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Plans launched for new restaurant in derelict former retail building
Plans have been launched to open a new restaurant in Bolton. The proposals have been lodged for the presently unused site on Blackburn Road, near Warburton Street, which used to be a plumbing retailer. The plans have been sent to the council
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Video producers released 'behind the scenes' look at work with children's phenomenon
A video production company founded by two friends from Bolton has released a behind-the-scenes video from their shoot with a worldwide children’s animation phenomenon. Westhoughton-based Glacé Media shot the video at Smyths Toys Megastore in London
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We want to see our readers in their funniest Bolton Christmas jumpers
Calling all schools and offices...or even just people who are getting in the festive spirit for Jumper Day, we want to see your funniest photos. Save the Children hold Christmas Jumper Day every year and this time the event is on Thursday, December
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Were you one of these youngsters waiting for Father Christmas?
It was party time at the pub for these youngsters in January 1973 – and Father Christmas even made a special visit even though it was well past December 25. The late party was for children of regulars at the Mosley Arms in Breightmet and they were
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Driver hit man with car and left him in the road in act of 'unspeakable cowardice'
A driver hit a man with her car - leaving him unconscious in the road with a fractured skull - before failing to stop and driving home. Carer Linda McWilliams, 63, was driving along Hulme Road, Bolton, in her Ford Fiesta on the evening of January
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Bodvarsson delighted to see Nlundulu enjoying his football at Wanderers
JON Dadi Bodvarsson believes that Wanderers fans are now starting to see more of what Dan Nlundulu can offer. The more experienced half of a strike pair that provided five goals between them in the FA Cup at the weekend, Bodvarsson is encouraged
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Have your say on child obesity rates as figures in region increase
Residents across Greater Manchester are being invited to share their thoughts around children’s healthy living, as childhood obesity rates continue to rise across the region. "The Real Picture" survey commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester (NHS
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'He's no Jason Bourne': Man sent himself abuse posing as witness in own assault trial
A Bolton man has been labelled as "no Jason Bourne" after he sent himself abusive messages, posing as a witness in his own assault trial. William Calderley, 41, is currently set to appear at Bolton Crown Court for charges of attacking someone
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Man drove under the influence of alcohol while disqualified
A Bolton man has been spared jail for driving while disqualified and under the influence of alcohol. Yadey Riaz-Bibi was behind the wheel of Volkswagen Golf on Bank Street and Spa Road in the town in September this year. He did so while disqualified
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Dozens object to ‘traditional local pub’ being turned into shared house
Plans to convert of a former pub into an eight bed shared house have received dozens of objections. A developer wishes to convert the Spread Eagle on Manchester Road in Kearsley into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO). The pub, which prior
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Development of affordable housing in awaiting decision by planners
Plans for a development of affordable housing in Little Hulton is soon to be considered by the Salford City Council’s planning committee. The submission is for 71 houses, internal access roads, landscaping and public open space on land at Manchester
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Aldi store in Bolton set to reopen after huge transformation
Aldi in Bolton is set to reopen with a fresh new look after undergoing a huge refurbishment. The store on Higher Bridge Street will now provide more space dedicated to fresh British meat and fish as well as popular Lacura health and beauty products
