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Harry to fly to UK to be with the King after cancer news
The Duke of Sussex is to fly to London in the coming days to be with his father after the King’s shock cancer diagnosis. A source close to Harry said the duke had spoken with Charles, who personally called both his sons to share news of the development
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Steve Coogan to bring back Alan Partridge for new documentary series on the BBC
The iconic character of Alan Patridge is set to return to the BBC as Steve Coogan stars in a six-part documentary spoof series. The character was last seen on TV as part of 'This Time with Alan Partridge' which was a comedic take on current affairs
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'It is immensely sad' - Reaction in Bolton to King Charles III's cancer diagnosis
News of His Majesty having cancer has been described as 'immensely sad' by a prominent Bolton councillor. Buckingham Palace announced on Monday evening that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. The monarch had been in hospital
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Award-winning A-list actress spotted in Bolton filming for new comedy drama
Award winning actress Gemma Arterton was on the town hall steps this afternoon filming for the second series of Sky's Funny Woman. The Bond star was photographed taking part in a protest scene at around 4pm, causing much excitement in the town
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Who will succeed King Charles III? See the royal family line of succession
The British throne has passed hands many times over the centuries, occurring most recently upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. The person who the title of King or Queen passes onto is determined by something called the line of succession
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Can Wanderers put Plan A to better use at Cambridge United?
LEAVING the hurly burly of the transfer window and Saturday’s frenetic draw with Barnsley behind them – this might be a good week for Wanderers to get back on the road. Players boarded the team bus at the Toughsheet Stadium on Monday afternoon
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'They have put in hard yards' - Cambridge boss makes Bolton prediction
Cambridge boss Neil Harris has tipped Wanderers for promotion to the Championship ahead of Tuesday night’s clash. Ian Evatt’s men currently sit third in the table, although they have three games in hand on leaders Portsmouth. Cambridge enter
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Warning of 6 hour waits at hospital's emergency department
The emergency department at a Bolton hospital is currently extremely busy. Patients are currently having to wait for over six hours to see a doctor at Royal Bolton Hospital's A&E. The department deals with life-threatening emergencies
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Police investigating car crime in affluent area of Bolton make arrest
Police investigating vehicle crime in Bromley Cross have made an arrest. The man was arrested today, February 5, in Halliwell. He remains in police custody for questioning. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police Bolton North Neighbourhood
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BBC to air final Jonnie Irwin episode of Escape to the Country with tribute
The BBC is set to air the final episode of Escape to the Country that Jonnie Irwin filmed before his death at the age of 50. The presenter was also known for presenting Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun and was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2022
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'Not available' - Wanderers boss insists Victor Adeboyejo isn't Turkey bound
VICTOR Adeboyejo won’t be leaving Wanderers for Turkey this week. Göztepe had an approach for the Nigerian striker turned down a just over a week ago but with the transfer window still open until Friday in that part of the world, rumours have continued
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Man, 48, died after being arrested by police, inquest told
An inquest is taking place into the death of a man who died after being arrested in Bolton. David Molloy was detained by police on Saturday, September 9 in 2017. He was taken into custody but died at the Royal Bolton Hospital the following
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TEAM NEWS: Wanderers facing injury issues on eve of Cambridge clash
WANDERERS have run into a few injury troubles on the eve of their game at Cambridge United. Ian Evatt was reticent to name names – but the Bolton boss admitted there may be a few absences that he has to address after the final whistle at the Abbey
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Armed police at Manchester Piccadilly Station after possible sighting of Abdul Ezedi
Officers were called to Manchester Piccadilly Train Station in the hunt for chemical attack suspect, Abdul Ezedi. British Transport Police officers were called to a train arriving at Manchester Piccadilly railway station just before 10pm on Saturday
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Why Nat Ogbeta is already feeling the love at Wanderers
Nat Ogbeta hasn’t been at Wanderers for long, but the youngster is already feeling at home in the North West. Ogbeta joined on loan from Swansea for the second half of the season with the aim of getting regular playing time under his belt.
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More than 100 new Asda stores to open this month - see the full list
Asda is set to open 110 new stores in the UK this month as it aims to reach 1,000 shops across the country. The supermarket giant, previously owned by Walmart, will convert 109 Co-op and EG Group convenience sites to Asda Express stores as part
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Everything to know on Netflix film covering Prince Andrew-Emily Maitlis interview
A film covering the Emily Maitlis Newsnight interview of Prince Andrew from 2019 is set to release on Netflix quite soon. Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell star as Maitlis and Prince Andrew respectively and the film will dramatise how the interview
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Tesco issues 'do not eat' warning as product recalled due to health issues
Tesco has recalled some of its sweet treats due to a packaging error which could result in a possible health risk. The supermarket giant is recalling its Tesco 18 Cupcakes pack, as they have been mispacked with the 12 Party Cupcakes which contain
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Famous Bolton face among stars entering Bake Off tent
Bolton's Sara Cox will be among the famous faces whipping out their whisks for a new series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer. Other big names include soap star Danny Dyer, former Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker and Spice Girl Mel
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Colls survive fightback to triumph in a real thriller
Atherton Collieries found themselves embroiled in a second successive seven-goal thriller, but this time triumphed 4-3 to take a vital three points against Morpeth Town, writes Ben Smith. Enock Lusiama, Lewis Thompson, Jordan Scanlon and Lewis
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How to follow all the action of Wanderers' trip to Cambridge
Wanderers will be looking to return to winning ways in League One when they make the trip to Cambridge. Ian Evatt’s men drew 1-1 against Barnsley over the weekend, with Zac Ashworth cancelling out Devante Cole’s early opener. The Whites are
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Head's retirement revealed in Parliament as question asked on impact of RAAC on exams
A Bolton headteacher received recognition from the Minister for School Standards after her retirement was revealed in the House of Commons. Andrea O'Callaghan, the headteacher of Thornleigh Salesian College, is set to retire at the end of the school
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Do you have to work on 29th February and will you get paid more for the month?
The last leap year was 2020 which makes 2024 our next 366-day-long year, with an extra day added to our calendar (February 29). This is now only a few weeks away, but some of you might be wondering about what that means in terms of work. A
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This is when snow is forecast for Bolton this week as yellow weather warning issued
A yellow weather warning for snow comes into force for Bolton on Thursday as the country enters another cold snap. The warning will be in place from 3am Thursday, February 8, to 3am Friday, February 9. Snow is forecast to start falling from
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Filming of new Sky drama featuring an all star cast takes place in Bolton
TV crews have taken over Le Mans Crescent as filming for the second series of Sky’s Funny Woman takes place. The street was transformed into 1960s London this morning (Monday, February 5), complete with classic cars, a vintage bus, and transformed
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Long delays to be expected on the motorways after earlier accidents
There are currently long delays on the motorways this morning, impacting traffic going into and out of Bolton. According to traffic monitoring website Inrix, there are long delays due to an earlier accident on M66 Southbound from junction three
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Hill bemoans Daisy’s lack of cutting edge
Daisy Hill are still searching for their first home league win of 2024 in the North West Counties League Division One North, after going down 2-0 against AFC Blackpool at the Plumb Factory Stadium on Saturday. Two first-half goals from AFC Blackpool
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Bolton Wanderers chairman explains why ban on The Sun has been rescinded
BOLTON Wanderers will allow journalists from The Sun newspaper to attend their games in the future following high-level talks between the club and the publication. Chairman, Sharon Brittan, has confirmed the press box ban previously issued for
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Bolton NHS Trust staff worries shown in shocking statistics
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust said it would listen to staff after data showed more than 40 per cent of them would not recommend it as a place for treatment and half of them would not recommend it as a place to work. It comes after an inspection by
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'Challenge' to improve Bolton's buses after decade long fall in service
Improving Bolton’s bus services will be a “challenge”, that authorities at regional level must set themselves to meet, an MP says. This comes after a Friends of the Earth report found that the borough had lost nearly a third of its bus service
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Bolton's young people urged to cast their vote for who they want to represent them
Young people aged 11 to 19 in Bolton have the chance to cast their vote in the elections for the Youth Member of Parliament Elections 2024. The two candidates with the most votes will represent Bolton as Youth MPs. Voting is open from now until
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Weekly updates to track if new 'Bee Network' buses are on time
Buses across Bolton and Greater Manchester will be publishing updates on their performances on arriving on time from now on every week. The first tranche of “punctuality data” was published on Thursday January 25, showing the difference between
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First Ofsted report at Bolton primary school for 13 years
A Bolton primary school where pupils are encouraged to have a ‘love of books’ and listen to weekly poetry has received its first Ofsted report in 13 years. The Oaks Primary School, on Sharples Hall Drive, received a rating of ‘good’ – down from
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The shocking decline of bus services in Bolton - and the impact on people
There are 60 fewer bus trips per hour in Bolton as services have been cut over the years. A report found services have fallen by nearly a third in 13 years. The report by Friends of the Earth found that there were nearly 60 fewer bus trips
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Business crowned best in the region at glittering awards ceremony
Bolton-based Mansell Building Solutions has been recognised as the best supplier in the region at the Insider North West Residential Property Awards held this week. Held at Manchester Central and compered by Martin Bayfield, trophies were presented
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Date set for opening of Bolton newest park named in honour of late Queen Elizabeth II
School children have been busy planting flower beds at Bolton’s newest park to help get it ready to open this spring. Groups from St Peter and St Paul’s RC Primary School, Gilnow Primary School, Pikes Lane Primary School and Bolton Parish Church
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An absolute knockout team - Bolton business and boxing gym work together
A Bolton based gym and business have proved to be a knockout team. Elite Boxing/Halliwell Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) have a new modern boxing ring thanks to support from Seddon Construction and Land Recovery. The gym operates on two floors
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Snarl up in Moses Gate but can you identify the pub in the photo?
Anyone who thinks that traffic snarl ups are a modern problem should think again. This photo from 1962 shows a queue forming in Moses Gate. It gives us a chance to take a look at the various cars and lorries of the era plus the single-decker
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Ruling on plan to open new seven day a week off licence in former gym
A new off-licence has been given the go-ahead to open at a former gym from early in the morning to midnight every day. The new Prime Food off licence will trade from the former Bodypro Personal Fitness site on Chorley New Road in Horwich. It
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‘Controlling’ Farnworth man assaulted his partner
A man who assaulted his wife leaving her with bruising has been ordered to keep his distance. John Taylor, who lives in Farnworth, pleaded guilty to assaulting and engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour. Bolton Crown Court was told the
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This is me: Zac Ashworth says he is finally feeling at home at Bolton Wanderers
IT took a week of extremes to get there but Zac Ashworth feels he has finally arrived at Bolton Wanderers. The on-loan West Brom wing-back scored a brilliant headed equaliser to save a point in a frantic game against promotion rivals Barnsley.