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Bolton police carry out town centre patrols to prevent violence against women
Police in Bolton have issued an update on its campaign to prevent violence against women and girls. GMP Bolton South say its officers have been carrying out patrols and visits in the town centre as part of Operation Lioness. The operation
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Bolton Wanderers send message to Conor Bradley after sad passing of his father
BOLTON Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has sent his sincere condolences to former player, Conor Bradley, after the sad passing of his father, Joe. The Northern Ireland international became a fans’ favourite last season after a loan spell with the Whites
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt gives his verdict on Wanderers' 1-1 draw with Barnsley
IAN Evatt “had words” with Zac Ashworth before his point-saving goal against Barnsley. The Bolton boss gave the young wing-back a piece of his mind at half time having seen several crosses go begging – and then saw him power home a header from
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Barnsley boss on 'disappointment' against 'very good' Bolton side
Barnsley boss Neill Collins was “disappointed” that his side didn’t take all three points against Wanderers. The Tykes took an early lead when Devante Cole slotted home from close range, but Bolton hit back through Zac Ashworth’s header after the
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Police called to Farnworth after 'altercation' involving man in street
A man has been bailed following an alleged 'altercation' on a street in Farnworth. Police say a 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of public order offences following the incident on Harper Green Road on Tuesday, January 30 at around 8.45am
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MATCH REPORT: Ashworth and Collins come to the rescue for Wanderers
ZAC Ashworth grabbed a point with Wanderers in a breathless game against promotion-rivals Barnsley. The West Brom loanee claimed his second goal in three games, heading home a perfect cross from debutant Aaron Collins just moments after he had
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Police say illegal parking "will not be tolerated" after patrols on notorious road
Police officers in Bolton say illegal parking 'will not be tolerated' as they carry out patrols in Rumworth. Officers conducted high visibility patrols on Deane Road and St Helens Road and dealt with a number of alleged driving offences including
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Details of Mohsin Issa’s relationship with new partner made public
Details of a relationship between the co-owner of Asda, Mohsin Issa, and a former tax partner have been made public. Mr Issa, 52, is said to have met Victoria Price, 41, a former tax partner at EY at an awards ceremony in Manchester. The pair
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All-star Liverpool v Manchester DJ Battle raises more than £15,000
AN all-star Liverpool v Manchester DJ Battle last night raised more than £15,000 to tackle homelessness. More than 900 revellers watched the two teams take to the decks led by Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester Mayors Steve Rotheram and
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What time is Gladiators on tonight? Six Nations causes TV schedule change
The TV schedule is set to be different tonight (February 3) as shows like Gladiators alter their start time due to the Guinness Six Nations matches. Shows also affected by the TV schedule change include Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win and The Masked
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Rapper spotted at supermarket in Trafford Retail Park
A crowd of fans flocked to a supermarket at Trafford Retail Park for an appearance by the rapper Aitch. The superstar, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, launched a range of flavoured fizzy waters. The flavoured fizzy waters, SYPS, are
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Police recover stolen sports vehicle whilst out on the beat
Officers have seized a stolen Ford Puma ST with false plates in Breightmet. The Bolton North Neighbourhood Team discovered the vehicle this morning and found that the car had been stolen from Oswaldtwistle. Police will now carry out forensic
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Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Barnsley - as it happened
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RECAP: Collision closes lane on section of motorway
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Man charged after spate of burglaries in Bolton
A 50-year-old Bolton man has been charged on suspicion of burglary and a number of other offences following a spate of incidents. Simon Davies, 50, of no fixed abode, has been charged on suspicion of four counts of residential burglary, one count
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Brianna Ghey killer Eddie Ratcliffe, from Leigh, ‘very, very smart’ and ‘a sociopath’
scarAs jurors heard the grim details of Brianna Ghey’s “frenzied” stabbing, the accused sat in the dock doing puzzles in a Sudoku magazine on his knee. Head down, pen in hand, Eddie Ratcliffe displayed not a flicker as the 999 call played, ruled
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Three men arrested after allegedly 'doing nitrous oxide balloons'
Three men have been arrested after allegedly “doing nitrous oxide balloons” in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. Three men, aged 23, 26, and 28, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. Police made the arrests last night
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Delays caused on section of m-way after skip comes off truck
Delays were caused on the M61 this morning after a skip came off a truck. Two lanes were closed on the M61 Northbound between J5 A58 Snydale Way (Westhoughton) and J6 A6027 De Havilland Way (Horwich) as a result. There was queuing traffic on
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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Close the window, Gethin's home!
Evatt has assembled his 'best squad yet' by Liam Hatton THE January transfer window was quiet for Bolton, until it was not. After weeks of Ian Evatt finding himself content with the makeup of his squad, that position was flipped completely
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RECAP: Two lanes close on m-way following accident
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Jonnie Irwin’s wife shares heartbreaking tribute as A Place in the Sun star dies
Jonnie Irwin’s wife has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her husband and the late star of A Place in the Sun. Irwin died aged 50 on February 2 following a lung cancer diagnosis in late 2022 which later spread to his brain. The TV presenter
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Man, 33, arrested on suspicion of theft at retail park
A 33-year-old man was arrested at Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park on suspicion of theft. It comes after police received reports of a theft at the shopping complex a few days earlier. Officers arrested the man on Thursday February 1 and charged
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Double heartbreak for Bolton men’s seconds, but thirds win
It was a big double weekend for Bolton Hockey Club’s men’s second team in North West Men’s Division Six East with a home game against fourth-placed South Manchester, followed by a Sunday fixture away against league leaders City of Manchester. South
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Willan’s story is inspiration to other running late-starters
BURNDEN’S Paul Willan has been described as ‘The Accidental Runner’ by the podcast UK Run Chat and has shared his experiences on the airwaves this week. From no running at all until 2007, he is now an Ultra-Marathon runner with 32-milers under
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A family affair for the Hancocks at Stockport's Daffodil 10k
Lostock Athletics Club members, Rachel and Ste Hancock joined 1,313 other runners taking part in the Stockport Daffodil 10k. This is the fourth year the race has taken place. It starts at Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club, on Jacksons Lane,
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Tributes paid to one of the leading lights of Bolton's amateur football scene
Tributes have been paid to one of the leading lights of the Bolton amateur football scene. Bob Shuttleworth, a familiar face on and off the football pitch, died on January 15, aged 86. Mr Shuttleworth played, coached, and managed grassroots
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Masked intruders enter woman's bedroom demanding cash in terrifying break-in
A 66-year-old woman has been left traumatised after balaclava clad men broke into her home and demanded money. The terrifying incident happened on Friday, January 26 at 9.30pm on Wigan Road, Deane. The woman was in her bedroom when she was
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Bolton's council tax still set to rise – what will I pay?
Bolton's council tax is set to rise by more than five per cent after a survey suggested almost two thirds of residents are against the idea. The increase is one of the measures aimed at addressing a multi-million-pound hole in the budget for the
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New plans for long established Indian Restaurant
One of Bolton’s longest established Indian restaurants is the subject of plans to transform it into a community prayer-room and education centre. Plans have been submitted in the past week to convert the Lagan’s restaurant premises in Broadway,
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Cutbacks to town centre development despite comparison to prison
The council allowed cutbacks to the Moor Lane development after an increase in construction costs was a threat to its 'viability'. The applicant, FSG Moor Lane Bolton Developments Ltd, applied for planning permission for the changes at the end
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Familiar face becomes landlady of pub at the heart of the community
A familiar face to many has stepped up to become the landlady of a Westhoughton pub after the previous landlords moved on to a new chapter. Claire Loynd took over as landlady at The Wheatsheaf this week and is excited for the future as she finds
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Plan for battery system blocked amid concern in Westhoughton
A plan for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was blocked by the council out of concern for its impact on the site in Westhoughton. The applicant, Electric Land Ltd, applied for planning permission for the site on Slack Lane, to the north of
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Bolton's council tax still set to rise in the face of opposition
Bolton's council tax is set to rise by more than five per cent - with a survey suggesting almost two thirds of residents are against the idea. The increase is one of the measures aimed at addressing a multi-million-pound hole in the budget for
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All smiles at schools in Bolton in 1975. Do you recognise anyone?
If you were a primary school pupil in Bolton in 1975, there’s a chance you are either on one of these photos from the archive or recognise someone who is. We have pulled together a selection of pictures taken by Bolton Evening News photographers
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Man banned from Bolton followed woman telling her 'you'll get what's coming'
A man followed and threatened a witness, telling her “you’re getting what’s coming to because you phoned the police”, a court has heard. Jordan Lee Thompson, 22, had been in Farnworth on June 30 last year when he saw the woman on her own. Bolton
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New recruitment balance adds up for Bolton Wanderers, says Ian Evatt
WANDERERS hope they have found a way of ‘double checking their sums’ in the transfer market. The winter window closed on Thursday night with the addition of four players to Ian Evatt’s squad – Aaron Collins, Caleb Taylor, Calvin Ramsay and Nat
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Khumbeni is embracing step up after making Morecambe switch
Nelson Khumbeni is relishing the challenge of League Two football after heading on loan to Morecambe. The young midfielder has been one of the standout performers since the launch of the B Team in the summer of 2022. “I am delighted,” Khumbeni
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This is the dirtiest place in your bathroom (no, not there)
The dirtiest place in your bathroom has been revealed and it's not what many people would expect it to be. You'll be forgiven for thinking that the toilet is the dirtiest spot in your bathroom ( for obvious reasons) but it's apparently not the
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5 dogs at Dogs Trust Manchester need your help as they look for new homes
Are you looking to add a special pet to your family? Dogs Trust Manchester has plenty of dogs that are looking for their forever homes. The centre has plenty of dogs available whether you’re looking for a new puppy to welcome into the family or
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CHRIS GREEN: 'Labour have a split personality and moral nature'
Prime Minister’s Questions used to be more interesting and informative but the PM can only work with the quality of questions he receives. Sometimes, as happened recently, the questioner illuminates the rifts within his own political party far
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‘It was well eerie': Bolton walker says she spotted ‘witch’ at top of Pendle Hill
A woman who climbed to the top of Pendle Hill said she came across a "ghostly type person" who could only be described as a "witch". These images were taken by Katie Berry, 38, and her brother Michael, from Farnworth, who were visiting Pendle Hill
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Fundraiser to be held in Bolton to mark life saving charity's 200th anniversary
A fundraiser is being held in Bolton to honour the volunteers at a life saving charity, which is celebrating 200 years. The fundraiser was set up by Smithills resident Sheila Taziker who decided she wanted to do something special for the volunteers
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Manchester hotel among exciting new places to stay in the UK for 2024
Are you looking for a staycation spot? A hotel in Manchester has been named among the exciting new places to stay in the UK and Ireland for 2024 list by the PA news agency. If you need some inspiration for somewhere to stay in the city, the Treehouse
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Concerns after dead cat found on town centre Covid test fly tip
The body of a cat has tragically been discovered on a town centre fly tip. It was discovered on a tipped pile of Covid-19 test kits on a patch of wasteland on Moor Lane in the town centre, which has been there at least since November. A member
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Bolton Hospice's Old Bank Café needs volunteers to help valuable community asset
There’s more than just a warm welcome and a smashing cuppa at Bolton Hospice’s Old Bank Café in Astley Bridge. There is also the opportunity to volunteer as part of a friendly and welcoming team that serves a grateful public six days a week and