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Police say man arrested over string of town centre offences including robbery
Police say a Bolton man has been charged with a string of offences in the town centre. Nathan Fisher will be in court tomorrow. He has been charged with nine offence which took place in the centre of Bolton. Police say the offences include
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Leigh bouncer cleared of manslaughter after single punch kills 22-year-old
A doorman from Leigh has been cleared of killing a man he punched outside a Lancaster nightclub. At around 4.30am on Sunday, June 12, Lancashire Police were alerted to a report that a man had been punched during an altercation outside Glow nightclub
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3 reasons your dog loves to roll in the mud when outdoors (one is adorable)
Have you ever wondered why your dog is obsessed with rolling in mud when out and about? If you have to continuously hose down your fluffy family members because they can't resist sprinting to the nearest patch of mud or sloppy puddle, you are not
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Check your change as rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 - how to spot
Brits are being urged to check their change, their wallets and down the backs of their sofas after a 50p coin sold for more than 400 times its value. The rare 50p coin fetched £203 for one lucky seller after a bidding war on eBay pushed up the
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North West Ambulance Service worker fired for calling colleague 'n-word'
A former emergency medical technician at a Greater Manchester ambulance station who said her use of the 'n-word' about a colleague was 'not malicious' claimed she was unfairly dismissed. Tara Kenworthy-Dowdall worked for the North West Ambulance
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New fast food drive-thru Bolton branch set to open with 1,000 free burgers on offer
After months of anticipation, a new fast food giant is one step closer to opening its drive-thru branch in Bolton. The new Burger King will be located on Bridgewater Avenue, part of the Logistics North location, adding to the other places to eat
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WATCH: Dawn French forgets 'you scumbag you maggot' in The Pogues rendition
A 2012 clip of Dawn French 'forgetting' the lyrics to Fairytale of New York has resurfaced following Shane MacGowan's death. MacGowan died last week aged 65 and has been fondly remembered as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, "the greatest
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Bolton's most wanted to get 'unwanted' Christmas cards in the post
Bolton’s "most wanted" will be receiving "unwanted" Christmas cards in the post from police this year. The North Neighbourhood Policing Team, in conjunction with Greater Manchester’s (GMP) Bolton Action Team, have identified the area’s most wanted
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Toal happy to go 'full steam ahead' for Portsmouth after passing cup tests
AFTER negotiating choppy waters of two tricky cup ties, Eoin Toal is happy to go “full steam ahead” for Portsmouth on Monday night. Captain for the day in the 2-0 win against Port Vale, the Northern Irish defender admitted the televised top-of-the-table
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Man left with 'serious injuries' after assault at property
A man was left with "serious injuries" after an assault at a property in Bromley Cross last week. Police attended an address on Lords Stile Lane, at around 7.20pm on Thursday, November 30. A number of people allegedly entered the property and
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Police recover car which was stolen in robbery
Police have recovered a car which was stolen in a robbery last week. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers found the car, a silver Seat, on Crossdale Road in Breightmet. It was found to be displaying false registration plates, with officers
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Ice cream man fined for the second time after repeatedly trading illegally
An ice cream man has been fined for the second time after repeatedly trading illegally. Mohammed Zubair Khan, of Bradford Park Drive, Bolton, an unlicensed ice cream van trader, has been caught and convicted for a second time. He was convicted
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'A really good side who went strong' - Port Vale boss on Bolton defeat
Port Vale boss Andy Crosby felt his side gave away a couple of “poor goals” during their 2-0 defeat at Wanderers. Dion Charles and Carlos Mendes Gomes were on target either side of half time as the Whites booked their spot in the last 16. Dan
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These 5 'surprising' objects should never touch your washing machine
Your washing machine is a household essential that many Brits can't live without - in fact, 97% of British homes have one. Did you know when a washing machine is installed properly it can last up to 12 years? Since the average cost of an A-rated
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Wanderers striker expected to miss crunch League One clash with Portsmouth
DAN Nlundulu looks set to miss Monday’s crunch game at Portsmouth after damaging his hamstring in the final moments of the 2-0 win against Port Vale last night. Wanderers moved through to the next round of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy with
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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after flat fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a home in Great Lever. Police and fire crews from Bolton Central and Farnworth arrived on Beechwood Street, following reports of a fire in a bedroom of a
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Nathan Baxter and Ian Evatt up for League One monthly awards
Nathan Baxter and Ian Evatt have been nominated for the League One Player and Manager of the Month awards respectively for November. Baxter started all four league games last month and didn’t concede a single goal as Wanderers equalled a club-record
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Week 2 of Bolton's Put Big Light On ready to wow residents
Residents are being invited to get ready for week two of Bolton’s Put Big Light On celebrations. After an incredible first week, the team are gearing up for the launch of week two, from Thursday, December 7 to Saturday, December 9. With a more
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Have your say before 'final decision' on nearly £10m of council budget cuts
A “final decision” is set to be made on where nearly £10m worth of cuts made in Bolton will fall. This comes after the council’s cabinet agreed this week to consult the public on plans to cut a total of £9.1m from its budget for 2024-2025.
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Man pleads guilty to causing death of young man by dangerous driving on main road
A motorist has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a young man by dangerous driving after a horror crash on a main Bolton road two years ago. The crash happened on St Helens Road in the early hours of Tuesday, December 21, 2021 when a white
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Kind-hearted solicitor puts smiles on children's faces at Royal Bolton after event
A kind-hearted solicitor has helped to raise smiles on children's faces at the Royal Bolton Hospital after organising an event with a "great atmosphere". Jenna Atkinson, from Lostock, hosted a fun Christmas night for all to start the festive season
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The Bolton primary school where pupils are 'eager to drive positive change'
A Bolton primary school where "pupils are happy" and are "eager to drive positive change" has been praised by the education watchdog. St. Bede CE Primary Academy was visited by a team of Ofsted inspectors who graded the school "good" in all areas
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Empty homes branded 'criminal waste' as long-term vacancies jump by 200
Long-term empty homes in Bolton have been branded a “criminal waste” after rising by more than 200 in a year. The most recent figures show that there are now 1,851 homes in the borough classed as “long-term empty” as of October, a rise from 1,642
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Dad helps Tesco give back in special way after daughter spent Christmas in hospital
A Bolton man was the driving force behind more than 1,000 books being donated to Royal Bolton Hospital after his one-year-old daughter spent Christmas Day there last year. Tesco have donated 1,500 children’s and adult’s books for patients to use
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'Family live in fear' after car smashes into bollards following multiple crashes
Concerns have been raised over the conditions of a road during the icy weather, after a "family now live in fear" following a crash that damaged their house and some bollards in Little Lever. Ward councillor Andrea Taylor-Burke says that residents
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Have your say on neighbourhood plan after consultation starts
Residents can now have their say at a consultation period to retain a neighbourhood and its heritage. The Over Hulton Neighbourhood plan is to save the "village" lifestyle by stopping any developments not in line with the rest of the neighbourhood
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Bolton Wanderers will allow Declan John to leave for good in January
DECLAN John’s Bolton Wanderers career will come to an end in January. Ian Evatt has confirmed that the former Wales international – currently on loan in League Two with Salford City – will be allowed to leave for good when the transfer window reopens
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How a 'café with a difference' is bringing joy to the lives of people across Bolton
A 'café with a difference' that works to bring joy to the lives of people across the borough have shared how vital their services are as they celebrate their King’s Award win. CreateBolton based at the Claremont Church on Bark Street were recently
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New Greggs store officially opens in Bolton, creating extra jobs
Greggs has opened a new shop in Bolton, creating 12 new jobs. The bakery chain shop, located at Gate Retail Park, will stock freshly festive treats for all, including the festive bake, Vegan turkey and stuffing baguette, the Christmas lunch baguette
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WATCH: Time lapse footage gives startling glimpse of town centre’s transformation
The transformation of Farnworth town centre has been put sharply into focus by a time-lapse video showing ongoing building work. For the past few months the new Farnworth Green development has been under construction on King Street, breathing new
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Bolton band which played on BBC Radio 2 gearing up for Christmas concert
A borough band which showcased its talent on national radio last month will be taking to the stage for its Christmas concert next week. Fresh from performing "live" to more than 7m people on the BBC Radio 2 "Children in Need" Zoe Ball Breakfast
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Residents help restore park following anti-social behaviour concerns
Residents have teamed up with a housing provider to restore an underused park in Hulton following concerns over anti-social behaviour. The site, formerly known as ABC Park, located on Platt Hill Road, was in a state of disrepair and not accessible
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Work underway to 'finalise plans' on key town centre developments
Updates are expected soon about two major developments around Bolton town centre. Earlier this year, demolition work started its final phase at the Church Wharf scheme along the River Croal while plans for the Trinity Gateway housing scheme were
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Multiple roads to be closed for water works
Multiple roads will be closed from next week to allow water works to take place across the borough. Walley Street in Astley Bridge will be closed from Friday, December 15 for approximately five days while works are ongoing. The road closure
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'Fantastic achievement' in Bolton for cancer research study
Bolton’s health trust has been named the highest recruiting trust in the country for an innovative womb cancer study. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is the top recruiting trust for the study that uses a urine test to support with the diagnosis of
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wanderers fared in their 2-0 win against Port Vale
WANDERERS (3-5-2). JOEL COLEMAN…6.5. Had to stay alert with a couple of crosses and headers dropping dangerously close to his goal and tried to keep things moving in possession. WILL FORRESTER…6.5. Came up with a few important clearances
