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Police release statement after ‘unexpected’ death of DJ Steve Wright
BBC radio presenter Steve Wright’s death is being treated as “unexpected”, but not suspicious, police have said. The veteran broadcaster died this week at the age of 69, the corporation announced on Tuesday. Police and paramedics had been called
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Bolton police issue warning after burglar burned locks to break-in into home
A burglar 'broke' into a house by burning the locks, police say. The burglary in which money was stolen happened in the Smithills area earlier this month. In some case burglars force entry into a house by using a blowtorch. Police in Bolton
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Police crackdown on illegal parking on Deane Road
Police in Rumworth have been on patrol for traffic issues on a major road outside the town centre. The Rumworth Neighbourhood Team say it is monitoring traffic issues on Deane Road including illegal parking on double yellow lines and parking in
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Manhunt for 'armed robbers' leads to late night arrest in Leigh
AN arrest has been made following a manhunt for a group of "armed robbers" who targeted a store in Leigh town centre. At around 4.30pm on Saturday, February 3, Greater Manchester Police was alerted to reports of an armed robbery on Bradshawgate
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Woman fell for romance scammer over online scrabble sending £20,000
An Oldham woman in her 80s sent more than £20,000 to a scammer who she had fallen in love with over an online Scrabble game. Her brother has shared her story of falling victim to romance fraud to help prevent others from being manipulated into
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Tributes paid to 'loving father, grandfather, brother and son' killed in crash
The family of a man who tragically died in a crash in Bolton have paid tribute to “a loving father, grandfather, brother and son.” Alan Plimley, 51, died on Blackburn Road, Egerton after a collision at around 4pm on Tuesday January 30. He has
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Simon Cowell to be pranked in return of hit Saturday night show
Simon Cowell will be the victim of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s famous Undercover prank when Saturday Night Takeaway returns on February 24, ITV has said. The popular segment of the show sees the Geordie duo dress up in disguises in a bid
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The Chase's Anne Hegerty reveals the show secret she's 'not supposed to share'
Popular The Chase star Anne Hegerty (also known as The Governess) has revealed a huge show secret she is "not supposed to share". For those who regularly tune in to watch competitors go toe-to-toe with the chasers every evening, they may be wondering
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New way of doing business comes to Bolton TOMORROW
Businesses are invited to a network over a beer. The popular Business Over Beers social event is returns to Bolton tomorrow (Thursday, February 15) And Bolton-based agency Tao Digital Marketing hopes it will be even bigger than previous ones
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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'Just instinct' - Bodvarsson on his moment of magic against Wycombe
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson picked the perfect time to score his first league goal of the season. The Icelandic striker provided a clever finish against Wycombe to guide Kyle Dempsey’s drilled cross into the bottom corner. It proved to be a crucial
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Couple's Valentine's Day saved by restaurant with beef wellington
A restaurant in Westhoughton appeared on a radio show to give one lucky couple the dream Valentine’s Day dinner despite being fully booked. A woman was on air on Capital FM telling DJ Roman Kemp she could not find anywhere to book a meal with a
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'In at the deep end' - Evatt backs Joel Coleman to keep Wanderers moving forward
IAN Evatt is backing hometown hero Joel Coleman to stay steady in his unexpected run as Wanderers’ number one. The Bolton-born-and-bred keeper was rushed back into action at the weekend when it was decided that Nathan Baxter could not play on with
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Ian Evatt charged by FA after red card at Northampton Town
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has been charged by the FA following his red card against Northampton Town. Evatt was informed at the half-time interval that he would not be allowed to take his place in the technical area during the second half against
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Are professional ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean married?
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been skating together for 50 years and are often seen together on shows like Dancing On Ice. The British ice skaters from Nottingham went down in British sporting history at the 1984 Winter Games following
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I tested supermarket steaks to see which was best and the results shocked me
Steak is one of my favourite meals that I seldom get to savour, so when the opportunity arose to consume a small field of cattle, I jumped at it. As the cost-of-living crisis rages on, we as a country are being forced to cut costs through any means
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Lloyds Bank offering free £175 and you don't have to be an existing customer
Lloyds Bank has launched a £175 Cost of Living incentive if you open a Club Lloyds account. It is the only provider offering cash to switch right now and you don't have to be an existing customer. The £175 bonus is available to new customers
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Nationwide warns mortgage rates will be increasing amid 'volatile' market
At the start of the week Nationwide Building Society shared that interest rates will be increasing for some of its mortgages. According to the bank, mortgage rates will rise by up to 0.25 percentage points from Tuesday (13 February), although some
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Millions of Sky customers warned of price hike and urged to 'take action now'
All UK Sky broadband users have been urged to "take action now" ahead of a major price hike coming into effect. The internet provider said prices will rise by around 6.7% this April. Meaning if you currently pay £40 per month, your bill will increase
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Independent school charging £23K ‘not up to standard’ says Ofsted
A small school which charges nearly £23,000 a year for children to attend has been told by inspectors it does not meet the standards required of independent schools. The Lilford Centre in the Tyldesley is run by Progress Schools Ltd, and has 11
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How to get tickets for Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's shows in Manchester
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced their final UK tour with shows in Manchester. The news comes as the professional ice skating duo announced they will hang up their skates after the tour as they retire from skating together.
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'Ian has done a great job' - Wycombe boss on defeat at Bolton
Matt Bloomfield felt his Wycombe side went "toe-to-toe" with "a very good opponent" during their 2-1 defeat at Wanderers. Gethin Jones and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson were both on target for the Whites, while Luke Leahy pulled one back from the penalty
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Police renew appeal after ‘serious injuries’ suffered in Westhoughton crash
Greater Manchester Police are re-appealing for the public’s help after a motorcyclist suffered ‘serious injuries’ in a crash. Officers say they were called at around 6pm on Friday, January 5 to a crash on the A58, in Westhoughton. The driver
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Burnden’s athletes have a ball at club’s awards night
Members of Burnden Road Runners put on their glad rags to celebrate the club’s annual presentation evening at Little Lever Cricket Club recently to honour the achievements throughout another positive year. Complete with pasties, drinks and entertainment
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Dancing on Ice stars announce final UK tour before retirement from skating
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced they will be going on one last tour before they retire from skating together in 2025. The British ice skaters from Nottingham went down in British sporting history at the 1984 Winter Games following
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Lloyds Bank offering free £175 and you don't have to be an existing customer
Lloyds Bank has launched a £175 Cost of Living incentive if you open a Club Lloyds account. It is the only provider offering cash to switch right now and you don't have to be an existing customer. The £175 bonus is available to new customers
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Number of Bolton schools in debt increase as prices continue to soar
A dozen Bolton schools were in financial deficit in the last academic year, new figures show. This comes as the number of schools losing money across England soared last year. Department for Education figures show 12 of the 85 local authority-maintained
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Bolton midwife recognised with top award for delivering an outstanding service
A Bolton midwife has been presented with a coveted national award recognising her significant and outstanding contribution in her everyday work. Waheeda Abbas, a Specialist Liaison Midwife at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Lead Midwife at North
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Young woman left 'traumatised' after 'terrifying attack' at hospital
A young woman says she has been left “traumatised” after a "terrifying attack" whilst at the Royal Bolton Hospital with her sick grandma. Sarah Ridge, 20, originally from Westhoughton, went with her mum to the hospital after her grandma was rushed
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Student inspired to study medicine due to sister’s condition wins scholarship
A student doctor from Bolton was inspired to study medicine after seeing the support medics gave to her sister. Sumayyah Atcha, 18, a first year University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) student said the surgeons who intricately operated on her
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Not all relics from this former industrial powerhouse have gone down the toilet
Rare relics from a former industrial powerhouse have been discovered, showing that not all of them have been flushed down the loo. From industrial-scale tools to old railway buffers, many interesting and important things have been discovered by
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Takeaway owner responds after getting zero food hygiene rating
The manager of a takeaway awarded a zero food hygiene rating says he is confident it will increase within weeks if not days saying an issue with the boiler caused the score to drop. Clove Indian Takeaway, on Chorley New Road was given the minimum
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Indie bands to take centre stage as Boltstock returns - line-up confirmed so far
A concert featuring young 'indie' bands is back next month. Boltstock will take place over the Easter weekend on March 30 at the Roundhouse venue in Halliwell. The line-up already includes Violet Club, Ambrosia and F3INT and all three are
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Young people stage 'True Colours' art exhibition to make a powerful statement
A colourful art display is brightening up the windows of a shopping centre. Woodbridge College students have put together an exhibition entitled True Colours, under the guidance of their art teacher Minty King and curated by Vice Principal Yvonne
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Bolton Wanderers fans take part in tough challenge inspired by a lifelong supporter
A group of volunteers are trekking from the Toughsheet Community Stadium to Blackpool Football Stadium to help raise funds for life-saving training and defibrillators. Following the death of life-long Wanderers fan Iain Purslow, the Bolton Wanderers
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Improvement work on popular beauty spot set to begin
Renovation work at a popular beauty spot is set to begin next week. A project to improve Chapelfield Nature Reserve in Radcliffe got the go-ahead last summer after securing funding from the Greater Manchester Environment Fun, which helps communities
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Bolton Police find ‘suspected stolen oil’ in van stop
Greater Manchester Police found a ‘large amount of suspected stolen oil’ during a van stop on Wigan Road yesterday. Sign up to our newsletters to get the latest stories sent straight to your inbox. At 10.40am on Monday, officers from the Bolton
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Restaurant visited by Bolton celeb is 'best in the country' in curry awards
A Bolton restaurant popular with celebrities including Amir Khan has been named the Pakistani Restaurant of the Year for the second year running. Ayaan’s Restaurant which opened in 2022, has been awarded the coveted title in this year's Nation's
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Terraces in Bolton used in children's TV series showing life in Victorian days
Modern day Bolton is often the backdrop for filming both for TV and the big screen. But it's not a new phenomenon. This photo from 1992 shows how Sylvester Street in School Hill was transformed into a Victorian neighbourhood for a children's
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Increase in tests promised after cases of sexual transmitted infection doubles
Health bosses have said they’ll be increasing access to tests after a rise in the rates of gonorrhoea and chlamydia. Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows Bolton’s gonorrhoea rate doubled from 40 per 100,000 in 2021 to 80 per 100,000
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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. JEROME MCKENZIE, 41, is wanted for breaching court bail. LYNDON BRADY, 35, is wanted for breaching court bail. JAMES BYE, 55, is wanted for
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The 1975 to perform in Manchester this week - 5 things you need to know
The 1975 will be performing at the AO Arena in Manchester for two nights this week. The popular band kicked off their Still... at their very best tour at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and if you’ve got tickets to see them in Manchester, there are a few things
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WATCH: Family run Bolton curry house wins national award on 'unforgettable night'
A well-established Bolton curry house has been honoured as one of the most “outstanding” in the country at a national award ceremony. The Royal Balti House, on Market Street in Farnworth, was handed the “Organiser’s Choice of the Year” accolade
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wanderers fared in the 2-1 win against Wycombe
WANDERERS (3-5-2). JOEL COLEMAN…6. Blotted his copybook somewhat when he clattered into Sam Vokes for the 97th minute penalty because he had made some decent saves to that point. GETHIN JONES…7. An outlet on the right, a superb header
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Vernon Kay pays heart-felt tribute to Radio 1 DJ Steve Wright
Vernon Kay has paid tribute to Radio 1 presenter Steve Wright, who died at the age of 69.. Steve worked on both Radio 1 and 2 during his career. The radio DJ was last on air on Sunday for a Valentine’s Day show. In a statement his family
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Woman bit friend's chin 'for 2 minutes' outside church after affair with her husband
A woman has been jailed after biting her friend on the chin, causing her to need five stitches. Flavia Fernandes, aged 41, ripped the flesh off Gabriela Cordeiro's chin in an attack on June 5, 2022. Having previously pleaded guilty to wounding
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Ian Evatt gives update on injury which forced Dion Charles off against Wycombe
WANDERERS are hopeful that the knee injury which forced top-scorer Dion Charles off the pitch against Wycombe will not be a serious issue. The 17-goal Northern Ireland international went down in the second half of last night’s game after picking
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Popular pub needs the support of customers more than ever in the face of rising costs
A pub in Westhoughton has made the difficult decision to increase some of its prices to help keep the pub going. Heather Caygill, who runs The Grey Man says that it is not something they wanted to do felt they had no choice but to increase some
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Perfect movie date night for Valentine's Day as 4 classic films show on big screen
To mark Valentine’s Day, four classic romance films are returning to the big screen at Vue Bolton - for one night only. To kick things off, the timeless love story of Jack and Rose is back with Titanic. The film is an action-packed romance
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Six motorway closures for drivers to avoid over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around Bolton will have six National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And three of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing holdups of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest
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Garden expert shares 6 tips for getting rid of weeds permanently
Are you tired of seeing weeds sprouting in your garden? The unwanted plants can be difficult to keep at bay especially if they’re not regularly removed. If you’re running out of ways to get rid of them, look no further. To help you out, Hannah
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt's verdict on Wanderers' 2-1 win against Wycombe
IAN Evatt was happy to see his side “find a way” towards three points against Wycombe. Goals from Gethin Jones and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson sealed a hard-fought result on a night where results for Portsmouth and Derby County made victory a must.