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Whites face trip to Accrington or Lincoln in EFL Trophy last 16
Wanderers face a trip to Accrington Stanley or Lincoln City in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy round of 16. The sides were due to meet on Tuesday night but that fixture was postponed after the pitch at the Wham Stadium was deemed unplayable. It
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Why Bolton's FA Cup tie at Luton is kicking-off at 2pm on a Sunday
Wanderers’ FA Cup third round tie against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road will be played on Sunday, January 7 (2pm). The date and time were chosen instead of the usual Saturday 3pm slot due to selection for overseas broadcast. However, the fixture
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School ravaged by fire 4 months ago set to welcome back pupils
A school which was ravaged by a fire four months ago will welcome its pupils back next week. The blaze ripped through SS St Jude CE Primary School on Thursday, August 17, just weeks before the next term at school was going to start. At the
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Wanderers striker Dan Nlundulu faces "months" on side-lines after hamstring tear
DAN Nlundulu requires surgery on a torn hamstring and could face a number of months on the side-lines at Wanderers. The striker limped out of Tuesday night’s Bristol Street Motors Trophy win against Port Vale, after which scans have confirmed that
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Man arrested after fire at property 'believed to be used as cannabis farm'
A man in his 40s has been arrested after a fire at a property police believe was being used as a cannabis farm in Little Lever. Officers were called at around 11.30pm yesterday, Thursday, December 8, after reports of a fire on Wilkinson Road emerged
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Man found dead in a field was wearing a 'distinctive' orange Casio watch
The body of a man has been found in a field near Rivington. Police said the man was found on Dean Brook, close to Horrobin Lane, and he was approximately 40-50 years old. He had a dark goatee-style beard, cropped dark hair which was slightly
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Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase at Covid inquiry
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has denied claims he used the phrase “let the bodies pile high” during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Johnson dismissed the claim by former aide Dominic Cummings, labelling the allegation “absurd”, at the UK Covid
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Rare 20p coin sells for more than £100 - how to spot if you have one
Everyone is being encouraged to check their change, their wallets and down the back of their sofas after a rare 20p coin sold for almost 600 times its face value. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on
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Billionaire Issa brothers sell all 218 KFC franchises to repay debts
Lancashire's billionaire Issa brothers are to sell all 218 of the KFC franchises owned by their EG Group in order to repay their debts. Today (December 6), EG Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all its 218 KFC
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M6 and M56 to benefit from £2million fightback against major tree disease outbreak
A fightback against a major outbreak of ash dieback on trees along the M6 and M56 has started. The ash dieback fungus is now found across most of the UK, impacting shoots, branches and trunk base and causing canopy decline and the death of most
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GMP's tactical dog unit announce latest crime-fighting duo in Bolton
Greater Manchester Police’s tactical dog unit (TDU) has announced its latest pairing to tackle crime in Bolton. PC Jessica Voiels is one of three newest recruits to have joined the TDU in February having previously worked as a response officer
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Man found dead after cannabis farm restaurant fire named
A man who was found dead after a fire at a restaurant where a cannabis farm was discovered has been named. Today, Friday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the man who died as 22-year-old Geri Rapo. On Sunday, December 3, GMP announced
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Northern Way is a hidden gem of a bar in town centre
WE love to shine the spotlight on local venues to socialise with family and friends in our ‘Pub of the Week’ feature and this time we have taken on the Northern Way. Name of the pub: The Northern Way Address of the pub: 4 Nelson Square
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Daisy aim to pick up in same fashion
Daisy Hill are looking forward to getting back into action after a two-week break when they host AFC Blackpool at the Plumb Factory Stadium tomorrow in the North West Counties League First Division North (3pm). After ending a run of defeats with
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Harrier Suzanne braves the snow in Yorkshire
The arrival of proper winter weather led to a spate of cancellations over the first weekend of December, with the unprecedented cancelling of a cross-country race due to frozen ground - at Marl Pits - resulting in some frustrated runners. The postponed
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Wanderers boss Ian Evatt scoops second Manager of the Month prize in a row
Ian Evatt has been voted Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month for the second time in succession. The Wanderers boss picked up the November award after his side took 10 points, scoring 10 goals, and kept four clean sheets in four unbeaten games
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Nearly a third of staff absences in Bolton's NHS trust are stress-related
Nearly a third of staff absences over the past year at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust were stress-related, new figures show. NHS Digital figures show there were roughly 35,700 full-time equivalent days lost due to stress-related absences in the year
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More than 5,000 over limit drivers with 3 times more caught out by drugs than drink
More than 5,000 people were arrested for drug or drink driving in Greater Manchester last year. Motorists prepared to take a risk over the festive period have been warned there is no safe level of booze or drug use before getting behind the wheel
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Ex-Apprentice star speaks out on 'Women in Construction' move
An ex-Apprentice contestant from Bolton has lifted the lid on her experiences after being watched by “millions, week in, week out” on the hit series. Heaton-based Michaela Wain appeared on season 13 of the BBC series only to be eventually fired
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Men told to get defences ready ahead of major child sex abuse trials
A group of men accused of a wide range of child sex offences have been told to have defence statements ready by the new year. The men from across Bolton and Lancashire were arrested and charged after “Operation Pavarotti”, a major investigation
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Homelessness charity receives special order from top designer for Christmas market
A Bolton homelessness charity is making something very special for a Christmas market with a difference, put together by the design company of reuse champion Wayne Hemingway. WasteLess Wonderland will highlight how to make best use of what we
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Introducing Shilajit Resin, offered by Shilajit UK
In the quest for natural wellness, a unique substance from the Himalayas is gaining attention. Shilajit, a mineral-rich compound traditionally revered in various cultures, is now being explored by enthusiasts worldwide. Shilajit UK is at the forefront
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Pupils learn 'hard hitting' lessons after visit to Knife Angel monument
A group of young people from one of Bolton’s “outstanding” schools visited the Knife Angel statue to learn about the devastating impact of violent crime. The Knife Angel stood on Deansgate in the town centre for most of last month, prompting wide
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The reason why historic building remains closed, and how the community can help
Bolton residents can play a vital role in restoring the historic home of one of the town’s most famous residents. Bolton Council is currently preparing a Heritage Lottery Fund bid to help cover essential maintenance at Hall i’th’ Wood Museum and
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'Three points towards our target' - Evatt not building Pompey up as a cup final
IAN Evatt is wary of building up Monday’s trip to Portsmouth as a ‘season-defining’ game but believes his in-form Wanderers go to Fratton Park in the best possible condition. All eyes will be on Pompey and Bolton after the weekend as the TV cameras
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Latest planning applications for Bolton - What's going on down your street?
A plan to use a house as a base for a private hire business and for new restaurant and cafe space are amongst many applications put before Bolton Council recently. You can see the plan for the private hire business on Rishton Avenue, Great Lever
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Last look at Bolton Catholic Boys’ Club HQ before demolition
This photo records the end of an era for one Bolton youth organisation. It shows the headquarters of the Bolton Catholic Boys’ Club on Dawes Street in June 1974. The club had moved out of the building - its home since 1946 - that month and
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Government gives Bolton £5,000 for 2 public chessboards
The government is giving Bolton £5,000 to install two public chessboards – double what was initially on offer. The news comes after X, formerly Twitter, user Jack Shaw posted the results of a Freedom of Information Act request on the website, showing
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Jobs saved as Belgian entrepreneur buys administration hit manufacturer
Jobs have been saved at a vehicle manufacturer that had fallen into administration. Last month, WN Vtech, based on Wigan Road at Hart Common in Westhoughton, announced that it had called in administrators after “experiencing challenges” in its
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EFL Trophy round of 16 draw details and ball numbers
Wanderers will learn their opponents in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy last 16 this evening. Here are all the details you need. Ian Evatt’s men overcame Port Vale in the round of 32 thanks to goals from Dion Charles and Carlos Mendes Gomes either
