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Britain's Got Talent judges in Greater Manchester as auditions get underway
TV judge Amanda Holden has stepped out in a blue and black floral dress for Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Greater Manchester. The ITV reality competition is set to return to screens later in the year for its 17th season as the judges look to
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WATCH: Caleb Taylor speaks to the media ahead of Northampton trip
West Brom loanee Caleb Taylor speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' trip to Northampton.
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Nineteen named and charged following drugs raids across Lancashire and Bolton
Nineteen people have been named and charged following a series of drugs raids across Lancashire. As part of Operation Warrior, police raided properties in Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Fleetwood and Greater Manchester over the last seven days, and
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Bolton rapist repeatedly attacked child and woman
A rapist has been sentenced after repeatedly attacking a child and a woman. Adam Degney, 30, from Bolton, raped a girl under the age of 13 multiple times and took indecent photos of her over the course of four years. He also raped a woman
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Police turn the heat up on criminality after finding drugs and cash stashed in oven
A man has been arrested after police found drugs and cash stashed behind an oven’s extractor fan during a raid. Officers in Walkden arrested a man this morning, Friday, following the discovery. Officers from Greater Manchester Police's (GMP
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Northampton trip
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One trip to Northampton.
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Chute system to deliver illegal cigs from upstairs flat to shop counter found in raid
An elaborate remote controlled hydraulic ‘chute’ system to deliver illegal cigarettes from an upstairs flat to a fake plug socket behind a shop counter was found by trading standards officers, a town hall meeting heard. The piston-operated set
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Paddy McGuinness backs petition after Question Time appearance
A Bolton born TV presenter has given his backing to a petition to improve NHS dentistry. Paddy McGuinness appeared on BBC Question Time last night, where he told how his father was forced to pull out his own teeth after not being able to see a
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Explosion and fire warning over cheap heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu
Cheap electric heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu "could explode, cause shock or start fires," consumer group Which? has warned. The watchdog bought and tested eight heaters costing as little as £7.20 from the TiokTok shop and Temu to see if
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Brits who bought vehicles before this date could be owed £1,000s says Martin Lewis
Millions of Brits who purchased a car, van or motorbike before January 28, 2021 could be owed £1,000s, Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has revealed. In January 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) banned discretionary commission
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Adrian Edmondson's Bottom: Exposed will feature never before seen footage
Richie and Eddie are officially back on our screens, albeit in a documentary sense. The beloved slapstick and manic sitcom 'Bottom' ran for three series on BBC Two between 1991 and 1995 and is now going to be featured in a new Ade Edmondson documentary
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Northampton handed striker injury blow ahead of Bolton clash
Northampton Town top-scorer Sam Hoskins faces a spell out of action ahead of their clash with Wanderers. Hoskins was forced off with a hamstring problem during the first half of the 4-1 defeat at Portsmouth last weekend. Sam Sherring will also
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The 9 symptoms that could mean you are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that helps to keep your body healthy, but during the autumn and winter months, people are known to have deficiencies in it. The vitamin helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are
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I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and it's so flippin' good!
You might have seen a pancake hack on TikTok with users sharing videos and recipes of their own take on it. People have frozen pancake mix using an ice cube tray so they have pre-made pancakes that just need cooking. At the time of writing,
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The best supermarket pizza? I tested heaps of pepperonis to find a cheesy winner
Pizza as we know it today originated in southwest Italy's Campania region, home to the city of Naples, around the 18th or early 19th century. Sounds quite fancy, doesn't it? Well, it has certainly developed over time into something, let's say,
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Junior doctors announce fresh strikes after government 'failed to meet deadline'
Junior doctors will go on strike again later this month after the government "failed to improve pay". They will walk out between February 24 and 28, the British Medical Association has announced. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Rishi Sunak said
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Call the Midwife favourites face marriage troubles as star shares 'tough' scenes
BBC Call the Midwife fan favourite couple Matthew and Trixie, played by Olly Rix and Helen George, are set to face marriage problems in upcoming episodes. It comes as series 13 draws closer to the end of what has been an emotional rollercoaster
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Gemma Atkinson shows off stunning post-baby body ahead of Pancake Day
Bury actress and radio personality Gemma Atkinson is showing off her stunning post-baby body in the run-up to Pancake Day. During a glamourous Pancake Day photoshoot for Lyle’s Golden Syrup, Gemma opened up about how difficult it can be as a mum-of-two
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'Mini-crisis' is over for Wanderers, as updates are given on side-lined stars
THE injury ‘mini-crisis’ at Wanderers is starting to pass – and Ian Evatt believes his whole squad could yet be fit again by the end of the season. Long-term casualties George Johnston, Dan Nlundulu and Randell Williams are all making good progress
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Bolton's Lord of the Rings star on a case of mistaken identity
Sir Ian McKellen and Michael Sheen have recounted being mistaken for other actors or their characters. Sir Ian, 84, who played the wizard Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and The Hobbit films, shared that he has previously been mistaken
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Northampton Town?
Wanderers are back on the road this weekend when they head to the Sixfields Stadium to take on Northampton. Ian Evatt’s men travelled down to Cambridge in midweek but the game was postponed after just nine minutes of play due to a waterlogged pitch
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Urgent appeal to trace this man wanted for 'serious assault'
Police are appealing for the public's help to locate a wanted man from Farnworth. Eden Lomax, 27, is wanted on recall to prison and for what police say is serious assault and criminal damage. Officers say Lomax has links to Bolton and Salford
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Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving after officers 'smelt cannabis'
A driver has been arrested in Breightmet on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B and on suspicion of drug driving. This comes after Greater Manchester Police attended a PACT meeting at Red Lane Primary School yesterday evening,
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Greater Manchester Police has been conducting speed enforcement in Halliwell
Speed enforcement checks have been ongoing in Halliwell this week as police work to combat speeding in the area. PC Day from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Police team has been conducting the speed checks after concerns were raised by multiple
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Police investigating an attack on a 28-year-old want to speak to this man
Police investigating an assault in Farnworth have released CCTV images of a man who could help with their enquiries. Officers say a 28-year-old man was assaulted on Higher Market Street at just before 5pm on December 8 last year. The man police
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Returnees can boost Daisy Hill’s bid to win at Nelson
Daisy Hill will be looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat at home to AFC Blackpool when they travel to face Nelson tomorrow in the North West Counties League First Division North. Last weekend, manager Lee Hill had to field a much-changed
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School's appeal for support against problem parking on roads
A Horwich high school appealed to traffic wardens to target the roads in its surroundings in an attempt to tackle problem parking. St Joseph's RC High School appealed on social media last week to address concerns from residents around Chorley New
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Pervert 'wanted to secure more indecent images' of children
A Bolton man who downloaded indecent images of children went on to message adults online in the hope of sourcing further vile pictures. Adam Myatt appeared at Bolton Crown Court last April and was given a community order. The 31-year-old had
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Fun magical family days out in store in 2024 in the house on the hill
The whole family will be kept royally entertained with a magical day out at Hoghton Tower this year. Steeped in history and commanding breath-taking views across Lancashire, Hoghton Tower is a stunning Elizabethan house-on-the-hill. People
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Town centre car parking issues having 'devastating' impact on trade say businesses
A lack of surface car parking and road closures due to filming is having a 'devastating impact' on trade, two long established Bolton town centre businesses have said. Julian Holt, owner of Premier Bed Stores, and Mark Howard, Manager of Bolton
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Bolton school to be rebuilt from scratch
The rebuilding of a Bolton special school for hard-of-hearing students is back on the cards after it was backed by funding from the government. Thomasson Memorial Special School's problems range from a flood two years ago to the discovery of asbestos
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Police took ill man to hospital after fearing ambulance delay, inquest told
Police opted to take a man who they thought was severely unwell to hospital themselves after fearing lengthy delays for an ambulance, a court has heard. An inquest is taking place into the death of David Molloy, who died in September 2017 after
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Circus Vegas visits Haydock Racecourse
From the producers of some of the world’s finest circuses and the best acts from all 4 corners of the globe comes a brand-new Circus Vegas show specially created for a brilliant UK Tour. Merging Las Vegas traditions and contemporary styles with
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Tribute to renowned engineer who received top scientific medal
A renowned engineer who received one of America's highest scientific honours has died. Professor Geoffrey Boothroyd, who died last month aged 91, was born in Radcliffe and attended the former Stand Grammar School. He then started his engineering
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Northants and chill: Evatt expects Wanderers to roll up sleeves in winter freeze
IAN Evatt reckons a “character building” training session in the sleet and sub-zero temperatures at Lostock on Thursday was perfect preparation for a winter’s trip to Northampton Town. Chilling out, quite literally, at Lostock yesterday, the Bolton
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Why Taylor didn't have to think twice about joining Wanderers
Caleb Taylor is no stranger to League One football, and it hasn’t taken the youngster long to settle in at Wanderers. Taylor, who impressed during a loan spell with Cheltenham last season, joined the Whites on loan from West Brom on Deadline Day
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Jones hopes Bolton Wanderers success can keep his Socceroos dream alive
GETHIN Jones got a rough introduction to life as an international footballer – but he can’t wait to give it another go! Following Australia’s exit at the Asian Cup in Qatar the Bolton vice-captain had a 17-hour journey back to the UK, a training
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Desperate patient unable to see a dentist pulled out his own teeth
A desperate man went to the Royal Bolton Hospital,' leaking blood' on the floor, after trying to pull out his own teeth to get ride of the pain he was in, an MP has said. The shocking case emerged came as part of a debate about access to dentists
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New £2m Octagon car park would be ready for Bolton's Christmas shoppers
Taken in August 1986, this photo shows the £2million Octagon car park in Bolton town centre development coming along nicely. The aim was to get the new car park open in time for the Christmas shopping rush. It would provide 600 spaces on six
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The Buff presents: Northampton, Wycombe and a Superb Owl spectacular!
IT'S Superb Owl weekend, and so to celebrate our superlative feathered friends we bring a podcast dedicated to... No, not really. It's another hour of Bolton Wanderers headlines and gossip with Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt. In what has been a whirlwind
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Only pub in the village continues to provide something special
Every week we love to shine the spotlight on some of the best local venues that the borough has to offer, in our Pub of the Week feature. This week we spoke to the new manager at The Duke of Wellington to see how they are getting on since taking