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Ex-Bolton man Richardson 'on the brink' of Championship job
Former Wanderers defender Leam Richardson is reportedly set to take charge at Championship club Rotherham United. The Millers have been searching for a new manager since Matt Taylor was sacked nearly a month ago after a poor run of results.
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Police seize 2 vehicles in Bolton after traffic offences
Police have seized two vehicles after traffic offences were reportedly committed in an area of Bolton. This morning, Thursday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers impounded the vehicles in Halliwell. Police say that the first failed
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What is kennel cough? Symptoms, how it can be treated and more
Keeping our dogs safe and healthy is the number one priority for pet owners so it could potentially be a concern if your dog gets kennel cough. Kennel cough, like the name suggests, can cause your dogs to cough due to it being a respiratory infection
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Fans discover flavour missing from Cadbury Roses chocolates ahead of Christmas
Chocolate lovers have made a shocking discovery in Cadbury Roses products ahead of Christmas as one of the flavours is missing in some tins and packets. Cadbury chocolates including Roses, Heroes and Celebrations are always popular stocking fillers
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'I have proved him right' - Charles happy to repay Evatt's faith at Wanderers
DION Charles is happy to be repaying the faith shown in him by Ian Evatt with his goal return over the last 12 months. The Wanderers striker has scored 25 of the club’s record 106 goals in 2023, and now sits on 14 for the season after scoring against
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Portsmouth key man facing spell out ahead of Bolton clash
Portsmouth will be without top-scorer Colby Bishop for their top of the table clash with Wanderers on Monday night. Bishop, who has scored 11 goals in League One this season, hasn’t featured since the 2-0 victory at Burton. The former Accrington
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Two youths arrested after series of motorbike thefts
Two youths have been arrested after a spate of motorbike thefts in Horwich. Officers made the arrests this morning, Thursday, December 7. They both remain in custody on suspicion of theft of motor vehicles while they are interviewed regarding
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Aldi to become the first supermarket to pay staff at least £12 an hour
A supermarket chain is giving all colleagues in Greater Manchester a New Year pay rise. Aldi store and warehouse colleagues are to get a pay rise, which will see Aldi become the first supermarket in the UK to guarantee store and warehouse colleagues
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Police seize luxury car after driver reportedly found with false documents
Police have seized a luxury car in Bolton after the driver was reportedly found to have false documents for the vehicle. The Audi S3 was seized by Greater Manchester Police traffic officers, who warned other motorists that those driving without
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Man arrested after 'failing to appear at court several years ago'
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to attend court three years ago. Following enquiries, officers from the Bolton North neighbourhood team went to an address in Radcliffe to look for the man and located him. The man
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Walsh’s Ye Olde Pastie Shoppe: Celebrating 125 Years of Business in the same family
Praised by stars visited by people from all over the world, the bow fronted Ye Olde Pastie Shoppe needs no introduction. Steeped in medieval legend, its crooked walls are alive with tales of times gone by. Its pasty know-how is talked of in hushed
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Latest inspection ratings for 8 of Bolton's eateries
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight of Bolton’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and the management of food safety, inspectors
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New furry member of staff starts at school for very important reason
A new furry friend has been added to the staff roster of a Bolton school to help children with their learning. Little Lever School has recently welcomed its new literacy dog, Reading Ralph. Ralph, a great Dane, has been brought in to encourage
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Appeal launched against council's decision to reject balcony plans
An appeal has been launched against a decision by the council to reject the building of a balcony at a property in Bromley Cross. The owner of a home on Darwen Road had sought permission to transform the back of the property to create a balcony
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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. ANTHONY WEBB, 39, is wanted on recall to prison. JACK MCGRAIL, 24, is wanted on recall to prison. NIVEN FRODSHAM, 50, is wanted for failing to appear at
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Road to be closed while crane is put in place for works
A road in Smithills will be closed later this month whilst a crane is assembled in the area. Shepherd Cross Street will be closed from December 18 for approximately four days to allow crane erection works to take place. The road closure will
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NHS appealing for blood donors to help save lives this Christmas
The NHS is appealing for people to give blood this Christmas to help save lives. Donors are being asked to give the gift of blood this festive season to help the NHS over winter. They are asking people to book appointments and keep them to
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Ian Evatt: My players have not been given enough credit for quality of football
IAN Evatt reckons his players have not had the credit they deserve during a run which has put them in a strong position on league and cup fronts. With just one defeat in their last 16 games in all competitions, one goal conceded in close to 14
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Wanderers are mulling over next move for ex-Wolves striker Conor Carty
WANDERERS face a big decision on the next move for Irish striking talent Conor Carty. Interest is high in the Under-21 international, who finished a successful loan with St Patrick’s last month by lifting the FAI Cup in front of more than 40,000
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'Loving' dad from Bolton died after struggling with health for years
A "loving" dad from Bolton died after struggling with his health for years, an inquest has heard. Darren Lancaster, of Jameston Rise, Horwich, died aged 52 on June 9 this year. On Tuesday, Bolton Coroners' Court was told that Greater Manchester
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'Volunteers' recruited for long-awaited scheme to equip community with speed guns
A much-debated scheme to equip volunteers with speed guns may finally be ready to deploy recruits. The Community Speed Watch plan was approved in 2021 but since then has been beset with delays and a “disappointing” take up. But a meeting of
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Changes to Bolton's bin collections over Christmas and New Year announced
There will be a number of changes to bin collections across the borough over the Christmas and New Year period. Over the festive period, bin collection dates will temporarily change which will make it easier for the council’s waste and recycling
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More than 20 homes or businesses to be hit with planned power cuts
Several homes and businesses in Bolton will be hit with planned power cuts next week. On Tuesday December 12, 21 homes or businesses will be impacted by power cuts in Horwich and Blackrod. The cuts will hit the BL6 6SD, BL6 6SP, BL6 6SA, BL6
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Extra £600K winter funding boost for 'those most in need' announced
Bolton is set to receive more than £600,000 extra funding to help support “those most in need” over the winter. This comes after the government announced that the council will get a total of £652,199 extra funding for adult social care. The
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Bolton charity helping older people recognised for dedication to volunteers
A leading Bolton charity for older people has been recognised for its dedication to volunteers. Age UK Bolton has always been a proud champion for its volunteers and the amazing work they do to support the work the charity does for, and on behalf
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More than 1,000 applied for jobs at new Harwood Safeway store
The building of a new supermarket led to a jobs rush in Harwood. The Safeway store was due to open on the site of the former precinct in March 1994 creating 108 jobs. More than 1,000 people had applied for one of the positions at the Lea Gate
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Man downloaded explicit photos and videos of child pornography
An elderly man from Bolton downloaded pictures and videos of child pornography, a court heard. Roy Booth, 76, viewed the material on his own computer, which ranged from the most to least explicit child porn pictures. Booth, of Redcar Road
