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'Right decision' - Cambridge boss on postponed Bolton game
Cambridge boss Neil Harris was frustrated to see his side’s clash with Wanderers called off – but admitted it was the right call. The game was postponed by referee David Rock after just nine minutes of play at the Abbey Stadium due to a waterlogged
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Evatt hopes Cambridge trip can be re-arranged 'as soon as we can'
Wanderers are pushing for their postponed game against Cambridge United to be played in a fortnight. Ian Evatt backed referee David Rock’s decision to abandon the match at the Abbey Stadium after just nine minutes after a torrential downpour prior
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Gethin Jones 'gutted' for fans after Cambridge game called off
Gethin Jones had slept for two days and pumped up his energy levels with Red Bull to get in the game mood at Cambridge United – but was left facing a long drive home after a washout at the Abbey Stadium. The defender returned from international
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RECAP: Cambridge United P-P Bolton Wanderers
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Band of heavy snow headed to the UK this week - and it is forecast to hit Bolton
Bolton is set to be a snowy winter wonderland on Thursday as the Met Office forecasts a band of heavy snow which could cause disruption - with as much as 20cm possible in higher areas. Temperatures will drop as the week goes on, with a yellow snow
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Love Island star slammed by advertising watchdog over 'misleading' posts
Former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has been slammed by the UK advertising watchdog over "misleading" posts online. The star was criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and placed on the organisation's non-compliance page for routinely
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7 houseplants that can get rid of bad odours in your home
Have you noticed a bad smell lingering inside your home? It can be frustrating to find a bad odour and it’s even worse if you can’t seem to shift it. While you might have tried to get rid of it by cleaning or spraying your favourite room spray,
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I'm a GP: Here are 5 symptoms that you have an unhealthy gut
A GP has shared five symptoms of an unhealthy gut that you need to be on the lookout for and how to fix them. There are trillions of tiny microbes within your gut that make up a complex and incredibly important internal ecosystem known as the
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School expansion costs rocket as extra £1.8million now needed
The cost to expand a school has rocketed by £1.8million with high building material prices and labour shortages blamed. Green Fold Special School in Farnworth delivers teaching for primary pupils with a wide variety of complex educational needs
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Friends celebrate launch of wine and whiskey bar as two year project pays off
THE owners of Tyldesley's newest wine and whiskey bar had a "gut feeling" that it would be successful. Located in a historic building in the middle of the high street, it has been an arduous two-year project to convert the Markland building into
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Van seized after police stop it over 'manner of driving'
A van has been seized by police after it was allegedly driven with no insurance. The smaller white van was stopped in Halliwell this afternoon. (Tuesday, Friday,2024) Upon conducting the stop, which was due to the 'manner of driving', police
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Bolton's Helen Flanagan ‘advised to withdraw’ from play due to medical reasons
Bolton actress Helen Flanagan has stepped down from the UK tour of murder mystery play Cluedo 2. Helen, who was set to play Miss Scarlett in the play, was “advised to withdraw” from the play due to medical reasons. The 33-year-old will be replaced
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Police officer arrested after fatal road crash released under investigation
A police officer arrested following a fatal crash has been released under investigation. Emergency services were called to Blackburn Road, Egerton at around 4pm on January 30. A 51-year-old man on a motorbike died at the scene. Read more
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BBC releases first look image of true crime drama filmed on Bolton estate
The BBC has released a first-look image from its forthcoming drama filmed in Bolton based on the true story of the kidnapping of Chloe Ayling. The six-part series stars actress Nadia Parkes as Ayling and follows her abduction and time in captivity
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Tesco's Kids Eat Free offer to return to cafes this half term - How it works
Tesco has announced its Kids Eat Free scheme will return this February half term in all its cafes. The cafes will offer one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with every item bought by an adult from as little as 60p
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A man has died and police need your help
Greater Manchester Police is asking for help to trace a Horwich man’s next of kin after he died at home. In UK law, there is no definition of next of kin, but it is understood to be the closest relative, whether a partner, parent, child or sibling
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Cambridge United?
Wanderers begin a busy week on the road with a trip to the Abbey Stadium to take on Cambridge United. The Whites had to settle for a point at the weekend after a 1-1 draw against Barnsley, with Zac Ashworth cancelling out Devante Cole’s early opener
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Hypnotist speaks out as D-day nears on whether to lift 42-year ban in Bolton
A 42-year-old ban on hypnotism events in Bolton could come to an end ahead of a planned performance at the town hall on Saturday. Robert Temple applied for a licence for his show, Red Raw, around two weeks before the performance on February 10
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Police called after reports that a 'body had been found'
Police were called to Breightmet last night after reports a body had been found. Officers were called to the Waggon Road area last night, with police remaining on the scene this morning. The overnight presence left locals worried and speculating
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Traffic was light as 'lollipop man' called into action on Bury Road
Before the days of hi-vis jackets, a pair of armbands had to suffice for anyone acting as a ‘lollipop man’. This photo shows Bury Road in Bolton in 1969 with a police officer on duty as a crossing attendant. Looking at the number of cars on
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"Now is the time" - Evatt urges Bolton to use Cambridge trip to their advantage
WANDERERS reclaim one of their games in hand in the automatic promotion race tonight – and Ian Evatt has urged them to “make it count”. With Derby County and Portsmouth both inactive, Bolton can climb back into the top two with a win at the Abbey
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Man 'due in court after police investigate vehicle offences'
Police say a man is due in court today after being charged with vehicle offences in Bolton. Officers had been investigating the targeting of cars in Bromley Cross in the early hours of Saturday, January 27. Read more: Bolton police vow to fight
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DWP paying £2.5bill in Cost of Living support for 8mill households from today
Millions of households across the UK will start to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment from today. The payment will be sent out automatically and recipients do not need to apply to receive it. This includes tax credits-only customers who
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Parents of newborn babies invited to take part in vital research study to help others
Bolton parents with newborn babies have been invited to take part in a child development study. Parents with babies that were born early or had difficulties around birth are being invited to take part in a new study that is aiming to find out if
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Planning bosses overrule officers to allow green belt development
A Retired GP couple in Bolton have been given permission to downsize their home by building on green belt which is on the same site as their existing property. The plans were discussed by planning committee who dismissed the officers' recommendation
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New plans to make it easier for everyone to enjoy a day of shopping and leisure
A Bolton shopping centre has announced it will be installing a new Changing Places facility. The Market Place Shopping Centre will have the new facility installed soon. More than a quarter of a million people across the UK require the need
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More than 100 homes and businesses to be hit with planned power cuts
More than 100 homes and businesses in Bolton will be hit with planned power cuts from Sunday as works are undertaken by Electricity North West. On Sunday, February 11, 107 homes or businesses will be hit with planned power cuts in Crompton.
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Dad's memory inspires runner to undertake emotional journey
A son will be be honouring his father's memory by undertaking a monumental challenge - running six half marathons in the Rugby Six Nations countries. Thomas Relph, from Bolton, is gearing up for the challenge inspired by his dad's love for rugby
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Appeal for extension for family of six stuck in terrace is unsuccessful
A family of six remain stuck in a two-bedroom house after an application for an extension was blocked by the Planning Inspectorate. The father of the family, Imran Chhadat, appealed to the inspectorate after the bid for an extension was blocked
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Hypnotist's plea for permission for show at Albert Halls this weekend
A hypnotist is in need of permission for a performance in the Albert Halls a matter of days before it is set to go on stage. Robert Temple applied for a licence for his show, Red Raw, around two weeks before the performance on February 10.
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Artisan bakery which opened in a garden during lockdown on the move to meet demand
It is all adding up for baker Sam Oldham who during lockdown decided to try his hand at something else - baking. And so popular are his artisan products which he sold from his pop-up garden shop, that the 30-year-old has relocated his bakery business
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From lockdown living rooms to £242m venue - families flock to Joe Wicks on the road
He was the nation's unofficial PE teacher who kept us moving during Covid lockdown in our living rooms. And now Joe Wicks has taken The Body Coach brand out on the road with his latest idea to boost families' physical and mental health. Move
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Nail technician wins award in the prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Awards
A nail technician from Westhoughton has won an award in the prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Awards. Emma Gifford, 41, has been doing nails for more than 25 years for friends, family, and herself and during lockdown decided to take a number of courses
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Cambridge trip
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One trip to Cambridge United.
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"It isn’t going to change" - Ian Evatt says results back up Wanderers' approach
IAN Evatt says his side will not compromise their footballing principles in pursuit of promotion. Wanderers head to Cambridge United tonight looking to leapfrog Derby County and reclaim their spot in the top two. The Whites dropped to third
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Students at Bolton's new theatre school land roles on some of the biggest TV shows
Students attending a Bolton theatre school which only opened its doors at the start of the new academic year are already landing roles on prime time television shows - including Coronation Street and Waterloo Road. Taylors Theatre College opened
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'Residents are concerned about leaving their homes' - fears over streetlight changes
Bolton Council is set to dim 37,000 of its 40,000 streetlights as part of cuts to balance its budget. The Labour run council’s financial plans for 2024/25 include a plan to ‘dim and trim’ the borough’s streetlights to save £450,000 a year. However