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Who is McFly's Danny Jones after being revealed as Piranha on The Masked Singer?
The Masked Singer UK 2024 final aired on Saturday (February 17) night with Piranha named the winner before being revealed as McFly's Danny Jones. Piranha beat Big Foot (Alex Brooker) and Cricket (Lemar) in the final of the ITV show which features
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Driver 'didn't see a problem' with travelling on A666 without licence or insurance
A driver was stopped, reported and had his car seized after driving while uninsured and without a licence on the A666. The driver was spotted on the major road, which leads on through Bolton, Darwen and on into Lancashire by police earlier on Saturday
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt's view on Wanderers' 3-3 draw with Charlton
IAN Evatt was left biting his tongue after Wanderers fought back to secure a point in a dramatic home game against Charlton Athletic. The Bolton boss insisted he was proud of his players after they twice came back from a goal down against the Addicks
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Magical forest takes root in heart of Bolton town centre
A magical outdoor show has taken place in Bolton town centre this Saturday evening. The incredible TREES exhibition has seen six tree stumps installed around Victoria Square while a stunning tree themed backdrop was projected against the town hall
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'Hardest place to come' - Charlton boss Jones on Bolton draw
Charlton boss Nathan Jones was pleased with a point against Wanderers – but admitted there was a tinge of frustration it wasn’t even more. Bolton went in front through Victor Adeboyejo but the Addicks got back on level terms almost immediately
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The former This Morning host Gladiator fans say should replace Barney Walsh
Viewers are calling for Barney Walsh to be replaced as co-host of BBC's Gladiators and believe a former This Morning presenter could fill the role alongside Bradley Walsh. Gladiators returned to TV screens across the UK for the first time in nearly
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Search underway to find man wanted 'in connection with assault'
An appeal is underway to help find a man wanted in connection with an assault. Earlier this week police said they were looking for Aaron Whittaker, 34, who has links to Atherton, Leigh and Wigan. They say that they want to trace him in connection
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Taxi driver robbed of car 'at knife point' by man escaping four-car crash scene
A man was arrested after allegedly robbing a taxi driver of his car at knifepoint when trying to escape police after causing a car crash. The 29-year-old man is believed to have robbed the taxi on Regent Road, Salford, at around 9.20pm on Friday
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MATCH REPORT: Six goals - but Wanderers not thrilled by Charlton point
WANDERERS had to settle for a point against struggling Charlton Athletic, twice coming back from a goal down in the second half. The Addicks had not won a game since November and had League One’s second-worst away record behind rock-bottom Carlisle
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When is Gladiators on TV today as show returns to usual start time on BBC?
Gladiators will return to its usual start time on BBC One and iPlayer today (Saturday, February 17) as a new batch of contenders get set to take on the sports entertainment gameshow. The show returned to TV screens across the UK for the first time
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What to do with your old Valentine's Day cards explained by council
Bolton Council are urging people in Bolton to recycle Valentine’s Day cards with a few extra tips. As Valentine’s Day goes by for another year, people up and down the country will have received cards to celebrate the occasion. Bolton Council
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Football club's overseas game called off after 'travel disruption' fears
A Bury FC game scheduled for tonight has been called off after “travel disruption” worries. The Shakers had been due to kick off away at FC Isle of Man at 6pm on Saturday February 17. But just after 2pm that same day the club warned fans that
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Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Charlton Athletic - as it happened
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A warm welcome to Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on This Morning from stars
Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary have welcomed Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley to the This Morning “family”. On Friday it was confirmed the duo will be taking over as the new regular hosts of the ITV daytime show from next month, following the departure
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Hour by hour forecast as Bolton under yellow wet weather warning due to flood risk
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Bolton today by the Met Office as downpours continue. Bolton has been dealing with wet weather for the past week and it is set to continue after The Met Office issued a yellow rain warning.
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Lostockers on cloud nine as they all shine at Bolton 5k
Nine Lostockers enjoyed good runs at the Bolton United harriers 5k - the first race on the club’s road/trail club championships and the first in the Central Lancs Grand Prix. Starting and finishing on the track at Leverhulme Park, the race is two
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Burndeners enjoy a takeover at Leverhulme 5k run events
Burnden Road Runners took over Leverhulme Park on both Saturday and Sunday as, following a club takeover at Bolton Parkrun, they sent 56 of their troops to the park again to battle through the Bolton 5k just 24 hours later. The Grand Prix League
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Horwich athletes put in good displays at cross-country
Horwich Harriers members were out in force for the Manchester Area Cross Country League resumption last weekend - the fourth match of the season at Kenworthy Woods, writes Sam Fairhurst. The usual course had been tweaked, with less distance slogging
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One man arrested after car crime leads police to warn public
A man was arrested in Great Lever last week after the town saw an increase in car crime. The man has bene taken into custody after reports of various car crime in Great Lever. Police are urging people to remain vigilant and keep all valuables
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New restaurant and cocktail bar to open - bringing something 'unique' to town
A new restaurant and cocktail bar is set to open in Westhoughton at the end of this month – promising to bring something ‘different’ and ‘unique’ to the area which is fast becoming a popular food and drink destination. Loft 24 will be opening on
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'It is an eyesore' resident hits out as house turns into a rubbish tip
A Bolton resident has hit out at the state of a property on his street where rubbish has piled up after the occupant left. In one of the properties on Beechcroft Avenue, Darcy Lever, a large amount of big bags have built up. The previous occupant
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More than 30 homes and businesses to be hit with power cuts
Multiple areas of Bolton will be hit with planned power cuts from this weekend onwards as works are undertaken by Electricity North West. Houses in Tonge with the Haulgh and Bromley Cross will be affected. On Sunday, February 18, 35 homes or
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'We are becoming numb to it' - junior football pitch damaged by quad bikes again
The youth secretary of a football club which keeps being targeted by off-road bikers said he has become 'numb to it'. Moss Bank Junior Football Pitch has been damaged for the second time in recent months by what is believed to quad bikes, driven
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Call for action on bypass to tackle 'idiots'
Calls for traffic calming at the top end of the Blackrod Bypass fell flat after Bolton Council said the change was not backed up by the data. Residents assembled a petition with dozens of signatures to ask for an intervention on the approach to
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Train station work delayed due to discovery of mineshaft
Work on the access arrangements at Walkden Station is delayed due to the discovery of a mineshaft on site. Workers on the Access for All scheme came across the problem as a part of their preparation for a new lift. ALSO READ: Bolton's RAAC
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Crime hotspots revealed as police say how to keep homes safe and spot drug dealing
Police have revealed Bolton's crime hotspots and provided advice on how to keep homes safe from burglars - as well as spotting the signs of drug dealing. Crime figures have been released for the last week of January and the first week of February
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Changes to pest control service in the face of 'rat epidemic' across Bolton
Free pest control services are being rolled out across Bolton to help curb a “rat epidemic.” This comes after Bolton Council’s latest budget was agreed this week, setting new tax and spending rates over the next year. Despite cuts having been
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New bar and grill reveal exciting plans as it grows in popularity
A newly open bar and grill has announced exciting plans as it continues to grow in popularity in Westhoughton. It Sear located on Market Street officially opened last month, and co-owner Jack Ince, from Deane, revealed to The Bolton News that a
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Morley is learning the other side of the game, says Evatt
Aaron Morley’s technical ability has never been in doubt, but Ian Evatt believes the midfielder is becoming a more rounded player. The midfielder came into the side against Wycombe on Tuesday night and carried out some important defensive work
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'It has changed me' - Evatt reflects on managerial journey so far
The games come thick and fast in League One and it can be difficult to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. But that is something Ian Evatt has tried to do after three-and-a-half years in the dugout at Wanderers. The club has seen
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Bolton revellers can rave it up on Good Friday for amazing cause
Revellers will have a chance to party at a rave with a talented line-up on display in support of a great cause. Element 51 in Bolton will hold "Rave for Research" on Good Friday (March 29), sporting a number of world-renowned DJs. The roster
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Top rating for pub by inspectors - the latest scores on the doors are in
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five of Bolton’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and the management of food safety, inspectors
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Bolton contestant to appear on hit daytime television show
A man from Bolton is set to appear on BBC’s Bargain Hunt. Humayun Shouib applied to the programme alongside his Manchester-based friend Maisha Sorwar after seeing it advertised on an episode of the program. While he can’t reveal whether he
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4 Manchester cocktail bars named among top 50 in the UK for 2024
Four Manchester cocktail bars have been named among the UK’s top 50 for 2024. Group Director at William Reed, Publisher of Top 50 Cocktail Bars, Chris Lowe said: “It’s so exciting to see so many new names on the list which just highlights the breadth
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5 famous faces you might not know studied at schools in Bolton
Whether you associate Bolton with the glitz and glam of the celebrity lifestyle or not, there are plenty of famous faces that have links to the town. From actresses to musicians, you might be surprised to see some of the people who have attended
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3 puppies at Dogs Trust Manchester are looking for new owners
Are you looking to add a special pet to your family? Dogs Trust Manchester has plenty of dogs that are looking for their forever homes. If you can’t adopt a furry friend but still want to help, you can support the centre’s work by donating.
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Audi driver led police on 80mph chase before crashing into wall
A Horwich man who led police on an 80mph chase through the streets before crashing into a wall has been sent to a young offenders institution for 16 months. Daniel Hobson, of Stanier Place, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court after pleading
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Recognise any of these sides from Bolton leagues in 1980s?
Local league football has been one of the most popular sporting pastimes for decades. Here we have been back into the archives and pulled out some team pictures from the 1980s. If you were a Saturday or Sunday morning regular in the many leagues
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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Bad injury luck and Charlton test
Depth will be tested By Liam Hatton We are at that point in the season in which the games are coming thick and fast - Tuesday, Saturday on repeat is the standard at the moment, which showcases how important Bolton’s depth is. Tuesday’s
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YASMIN QURESHI: Government is forcing Bolton Council to make hard choices
This week Bolton Council finalised the local government budget for the town for the forthcoming year. This is another difficult and testing year for councils as they face twin pressures of reduced central government funding and rising demand for