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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Jones and Bodvarsson seal double against Wycombe
TWO moments of magic turned a workmanlike Wanderers performance into a match-winning one as the automatic promotion chase got back on track. Gethin Jones’s superb first-half header gave Ian Evatt’s side a lead which felt rather undeserved at half
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Bolton born radio presenter leads tributes to Steve Wright with emotional message
Radio presenter Sara Cox has led tributes to BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Steve Wright after his death aged 69. On Tuesday, a statement shared to the broadcaster by Wright’s family said: “It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the
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George Thomason misses out against Wycombe through suspension
George Thomason is absent from the Wanderers squad against Wycombe due to suspension. The midfielder was shown a straight red card by referee Jeremy Simpson for a foul on Aaron McGowan during the 1-1 draw at Northampton. The Whites went on to claim
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Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Wycombe Wanderers - as it happened
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'People expect a reasonable service', Tories slam cuts ahead of Council Tax debate
The leader of the opposition on Bolton Council slammed the idea of cutting services as he set out an alternative budget ahead of the debate at the town hall tomorrow (February 14). The leader of the Conservative Group, Martyn Cox, said the idea
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Bolton driver caught allegedly using mobile phone at the wheel
A Bolton driver was caught by police after allegedly using a mobile phone at the wheel. An officer from GMP Bolton South conducted patrols in the borough as part of Operation Classify, which aims to reduce death and serious injury on the roads
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Ex-Huddersfield boss Darren Moore takes charge at League One club
League One strugglers Port Vale have appointed former Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield boss Darren More as their new manager. The 49-year-old has put pen to paper over a five-and-a-half-year deal at Vale Park and will work alongside director
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When is Coronation Street on this week? ITV to air extra episode on this date
Sporting events being broadcast on ITV1 recently have forced Coronation Street’s usual schedule to be shaken up quite a lot. But in the latest schedule change, it’s certainly not bad news for Corrie fans. This is because there will be an extra
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Is this how Bolton Wanderers will line up against Wycombe?
Wanderers will be keen to maintain their ground in the League One promotion race when Wycombe come to town. Ian Evatt’s men drew 1-1 at Northampton over the weekend despite playing more than half of the game with 10 men after George Thomason was
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RECAP: Long delays on motorway after crash near Merseyside
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WATCH: Roads used as racetrack by trio of dangerous drivers
A trio of dangerous drivers used the roads of Old Trafford as a racetrack racing through red lights and reaching speeds of more than 100mph. Nadil Abil, April Farnworth and Oliver Rothwell raced along roads like Chester Road, White City Way and
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MATCH REPORT: Young Whites beaten by strong Rangers side
Wanderers’ B Team got a good workout against quality opposition during their 2-0 defeat against Rangers. The young Whites held their own but were eventually undone by moments of quality from Connor Allan and James Graham in the second half.
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The Body Shop officially enters administration with hundreds of stores at risk
The Body Shop has officially entered administration today (Tuesday, February 13) with hundreds of stores and jobs now at risk. FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an insolvency process just weeks since the new owners took control of the
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Thousands of takeaway delivery riders to strike for one day this week over wages
Delivery riders for companies such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats are set to strike for one day this week to protest against "insufficient wages". The action will also impact Just Eat and Stuart.com and will take place on Valentine's Day (Wednesday
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Bolton Wanderers B 0-2 Rangers - as it happened
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Fans overjoyed as Sven-Goran Eriksson set to manage Liverpool game at Anfield
It has been confirmed that Sven-Goran Eriksson will be part of the LFC Legends management team for the game against Ajax Legends at Anfield on March 23. Eriksson stood down from his most recent role as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad
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Can dogs eat pancakes? Vet breaks down the dangers this Shrove Tuesday
A vet has explained whether dogs can eat pancakes and has warned owners of the dangers ahead of Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter and is considered the final day of indulgence before the 40 days of Lent. If you're
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Huge change coming to BBC iPlayer will see devices blocked - Full banned list
BBC iPlayer has confirmed that a new update to the streaming services will mean that some devices will be blocked. The change will affect UK viewers who regularly download shows or films onto devices so they can be watched later without an internet
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Wycombe clash
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One clash with Wycombe.
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Mum, 57, endures 55 rounds of radiotherapy to finally beat cancer for 5th time
An "exceptional and inspirational lady" is celebrating beating cancer for the fifth and final time with tough exercise challenges. 57-year-old Natalie Yates-Bolton has suffered from bouts of Hodgkin’s lymphoma since the age of 22 and has also had
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Gripping drama filmed in Bolton triumphs at TV Choice Awards
The final season of Happy Valley triumphed at the TV Choice awards, where the gritty crime series was named best drama and star Sarah Lancashire was named best actress. The swansong of creator Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-set thriller already has
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Shaun Ryder speaks about Happy Mondays comeback tour - and what happens next
Lead singer of the Happy Mondays Shaun Ryder has said the band will be “going to bed for about three or four years” when they take a break after their upcoming UK tour. The 61-year-old from Little Hulton will embark on the Been There Done That
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Maximum Gains for the visitors with Colls victory
An early second-half strike from Declan Howe was the difference as Gainsborough Trinity defeated Atherton Colls 1-0 in NPL Premier Division on Saturday. In a nondescript first 15 minutes, neither team could fashion a real clear-cut chance to break
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Late postponement at Nelson disappoints Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill’s scheduled match at Nelson in the North West Counties League First Division North on Saturday was postponed less than an hour before kick off. Although a number of games in the league had fallen foul of the weather on Saturday morning
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7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3000 in total
Struggling to cope with the current cost of living crisis? Here are seven ways to get free financial support. As previously reported by ourselves, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is giving out cash to Universal Credit and other benefits
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Real sports! Teaming up to help young footballers
Young footballers can enjoy the beautiful game after councillors invested in new equipment. Football posts have been replaced after the old ones fell into disrepair through old age and rotting. Cllr David Wilkinson, Cllr Neil Maher and Cllr
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New manager of pub enjoying village life
A new manager has taken over a popular village pub in Lostock. Kieron Stallard has been in and out of the industry for around 10 years and used to manage The White Bull in Chorley for about two or three years. He took over The Duke of Wellington
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'We are going to smash it' Volunteers vow to continue legacy of well-known Bolton man
Volunteers at a community kitchen in Bolton have pledged to continue its important work in the memory of its founder. Gareth Bradbury passed away on December 27 last year, aged 60. Mr Bradbury was best-known in the borough for his work with
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Concerns after well-looked after grass verge damaged
Residents have raised concerns that damage to a grass verge is bringing down the look of Westhoughton. Cllr David Chadwick for Westhoughton South says that he was first told about the damage on The Hoskers last week, after several residents made
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Magical outdoor show coming to Bolton to enchant families this half-term
A magical outdoor experience is heading for Bolton this week for all the family to enjoy. Smithills Hall and Victoria Square will be transformed into an enchanting forest, in which visitors can enjoy a light show, traditional storytelling, puppet
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About time too - update on clock after it froze more than 20 years ago
Bolton’s famous train station clock tower is ticking once again, thanks to a timely intervention from the council. Engineers have been working on the popular landmark to return the clock to working order after time quite literally stood still!
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Flooding in field area causing 'dirt and mess' say residents
After complaints of flooding in a green area in Little Lever, two councillors have assured people the issue is being dealt with. Water has collected on a field at the back of Stopes Road and Masefield Road in Little Lever after excessive rain.
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End of the line for Horwich Station after rail cuts in 1963
A poignant photo from 1963, the year Dr Beeching announced his savage cuts which closed many services and with them stations around the country. This was Horwich Station, one of those that fell victim to the cuts. The home of the famous Loco
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Why Ian Evatt was so disappointed with his red card at Northampton Town
DOES Ian Evatt have a reputation when it comes to dealing with referees? And has it affected him this season? They are questions that even the man himself struggles to answer. The forthright Bolton Wanderers boss rarely hides his opinion on any
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Schools in Bolton are serving up 5 star meals-find out how your child's school did
School meals in Bolton have been given top marks. And the hard working kitchen staff have been congratulated for ensuring they are serving up the very the best - in the best kitchens. Of 148 schools rated by the Food Standards Agency – the
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'He is in no way, shape or form a dirty player' - boss leaps to Thomason defence
GEORGE Thomason does have disciplinary issues to address – but Ian Evatt maintains his midfielder has gained an unfair reputation in League One this season. The 23-year-old has picked up 15 yellow cards in all competitions this term and was handed
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'It's in our hands' - Evatt urges Wanderers to embrace the promotion challenge
THE message is clear to Wanderers as they tackle Wycombe in the first of 17 remaining games to claim a place in the Championship: “Trust the process!” Ian Evatt remains adamant the style of football he has fostered over the last three-and-a-half
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Bolton property prices buck the national trend
Bolton is in the top ten for the number of homes increasing their value by five per cent or more. The borough is the sixth in the country for homes jumping in value - whereas nationally property values have fallen. According to Zoopla, the
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'Our customers have become our friends' -owners of café as it goes up for sale
A café popular with people on an industrial estate is on sale after one of the owners suffered a stroke. Angela Saengkaew and Sarah Bower have run The Hideaway Café since 2020 but are now selling the business after Angela suffered a stroke.
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'Uncontrollable’ Bolton man blamed ‘imaginary friend’ for fight caught on camera
An ‘uncontrollable’ Bolton man who swung a baseball bat at another man in front of children while he was on bail has been sent to prison, after a judge told him he had reached the ‘end of the road’. Bilal Kiani, of Columbia Road, was sentenced
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Bolton nursery is one where children thoroughly enjoy spending their time
A Bolton nursery where children ‘thoroughly enjoy spending time’ has received a ‘good’ rating in its latest Ofsted report. Bright Futures at The Gateway, located on Green Lane, received a good rating following a routine inspection on January 12
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Major business buys industrial estate with plans to refurb site
A major business has bought an industrial estate and has set aside £5m to refurbish and redevelop the site. Bury-based Crown Oil Estates, working with SCP Investments/Ignite, has acquired Warth Industrial Estate in Radcliffe, the largest single
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Primary school praised as it is placed in the top 3 per cent of the country
A primary school is in the top three per cent of the country when it comes to helping children develop the vital skills needed to achieve. Masefield Primary School in Little Lever received a letter of congratulations from the Minister for Schools