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Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP?
As the cost of living crisis continues to spiral, you might be wondering if you could get a council tax reduction. Although you can sometimes get a discount automatically on your council tax bill, this is not always the case. If you're unsure
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Only Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason to return to iconic Del Boy role
Sir David Jason will be returning to our screens as Del Boy in a brand new show set to start next month. The 84-year-old actor agreed to reprise his iconic Only Fools and Horses role, bringing the cheeky character back after years off the air.
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'Happiness in a bottle': Coca-Cola launches new drink flavour in UK stores
Coca-Cola has announced a new flavour of its classic drink which is now available to buy in the UK. The company has combined the original taste of Coca-Cola with a zesty lemon flavour with the new product being described as ‘happiness bottled’.
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Bolton's Vernon Kay brings Radio 2 favourite Piano Room to Opera House
Vernon Kay is to host three special concerts at Manchester Opera House later this year. The Bolton-born star will bring BBC Radio 2's Piano Room to the stage for the first time. Piano Room Live will see a stellar line-up of artists including
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A man has died - and police need your help
Police have issued an appeal to help trace the next of kin of a man who died at home this week. Stephen Foster, 69, died at his home on Moss Lane, Blackrod, on Wednesday, February 21. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says his death is not being
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Bolton comedian announces extra date at Co-Op Live after 'phenomenal demand'
Bolton comedian Peter Kay has announced an extra date has been added to his shows at the Co-op Live. Earlier this week, it was announced that Peter Kay will be the first act to ever perform at the new stadium in Manchester when it opens in spring
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Town centre shops raided by police and Trading Standards after tip off
Thousands of illegal cigarettes have been seized along with vapes and hand rolling tobacco after a series of raids in the town centre after tip offs by the public. Two Greater Manchester Police Community Support Officers, joined forces with trading
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Number 36 night bus from Manchester to Bolton to have on-board ‘security presence’
Night buses will have a ‘security presence’ on-board when a pilot scheme launches in the summer, the Mayor has said. Earlier this week (February 19), Andy Burnham confirmed that an hourly service will come to two routes as a pilot for ‘a network
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Amir Khan's wife, Faryal, slams ITV for 'dropping' her from Celebrity Big Brother
The wife of Bolton boxer Amir Khan, Faryal Makhdoom, has confirmed she will not be appearing on Celebrity Big Brother - saying she has been ‘dropped' from the show. An ITV reboot of the iconic reality show launches next month and the beauty mogul
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Police officer is sacked for 'racially aggravated language'
A Greater Manchester police officer was sacked from the force for the use of "racially aggravated language". Radoslaw Mikulski used the language two separate times in September 2022 and October 2022. PC Mikulski, who was based at Trafford,
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Coronation Street star John Savident has died at the age of 86
Coronation Street star John Savident, who is known for playing Fred Elliott on the ITV show, has died at the age of 86. He was well-known for his booming voice and for his many years acting on the cobbles. A representative for the actor told
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Four charged after police helicopter called in to assist on car theft reports
The police helicopter was deployed to assist after four vehicles were reportedly broken into at the Rivington Services on the M61. Four men have since been charged by police over the alleged incidents. Officers were called to the services at
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Man was found in car with drugs in 'known drug dealing spot' at Bury park
A man was found with cocaine, cannabis and ketamine at a “known drug dealing spot” at a Bury park. Brandon Paul was found in a car with his then girlfriend at Burrs Country Park on the night of November 18, 2022, Manchester Minshull Street Crown
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Police want to trace owners of stolen jewellery which was found during vehicle search
Police have released images of jewellery, believed to have been stolen, in a bid to return the pieces to the rightful owners. The jewellery was found during a vehicle search and believed to have been part of haul stolen in burglaries from across
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Couple's shock as 'eyesore' telecoms mast installed on their private land
A couple have been left shocked and outraged after a telecom pole was installed on their land - without their permission. The first Robert Bootle and his wife Josephine Marie Bootle knew that one of the controversial masts was being earmarked for
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Police step up patrols after residents raise concerns over the way motorists drive
Police have stepped up patrols in Halliwell to catch motorists breaking the law in response to concerns by residents. Last night one driver was arrested while another had his car seized, and police have been carrying out general enforcement checks
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Update on Crompton Place development after agreement reached with Marks and Spencer
The redevelopment of Crompton Place is back on the cards as early as this year after the authorities came to an agreement with Marks & Spencer to surrender its lease. Bolton Council acquired the shopping centre in 2018 and acquired planning permission
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Daisy boss Hill is hoping to put break to good use
Daisy Hill have no game in the North West Counties League First Division North this weekend, but manager Lee Hill is planning to hold a practice match locally to give his squad a run out. Although the aim originally was to arrange a friendly at
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Salaries up to £65,000 as supermarket recruits workers for its Bolton base
Britain’s fourth largest supermarket is recruiting 310 colleagues in Greater Manchester this year - and Bolton is one of the areas hiring. Aldi is on the lookout for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries
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Plan to remove land from Green Belt on brink of approval
The blueprint for the development of all but one borough of Greater Manchester over the next 15 years is on the brink of approval after a decade in the works. Places for Everyone is almost approved after inspectors appointed by the secretary of
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Historic pub continues to be at the the heart of the community
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 landlord of The Bay Mare, Marcus Cooper, to see what the pub was all about, and
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School's music festival hits the right note
A two day music festival as held with talented young people taking to the stage. Bolton School's junior girls' school performed at the two day concert. The school’s best pianists took to the stage on the opening day. Day two saw girls playing
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Man grew more than £10K 'street value' worth of cannabis in his loft
A man grew more than £10,000 worth of cannabis in his loft before being caught by police, a court has heard. Wesley Hilton, 38, was arrested after police on patrol caught him in a car with a snap bag of “green vegetable matter” and a Nokia “burner
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Primary school's investment pays off with great results
Young bookworms cannot get enough of reading since the opening of a new library. Since the opening of the Community Hub at the start of the academic year, Essa Primary School in Great Lever has invited tens of thousands of pounds in new books,
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Call to ban drink and drug drivers at roadside could make big difference in Bolton
Plans to give police new powers to ban drink or drug drivers straightaway at the roadside could make a big difference in Bolton. Dangerous driving of all kinds has long been an issue in the borough, which has seen several high profile cases of
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By the boot of Carlos Mendes Goal-mes... It's Lancashire derby week!
IT'S a crucial week in Wanderers' promotion push with two big local trips to Blackpool and Wigan Athletic. Ian Evatt's side got themselves motoring again with a gutsy win at Cambridge United and showed some character to twice come from a goal down
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Bolton man threatened to kill sister-in-law’s baby after being kicked from home
A Bolton man who threatened to kill his sister-in-law's baby after he was kicked out of his family home, has been jailed. In August last year, Kamran Tabassam visited his mother’s house, where he was evicted two months earlier, and demanded money
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Latest planning applications for Bolton - What's going on down your street?
A new pole with a Cross symbol could be set to be installed outside an Evangelical church in Bolton. If approved, the pole will be put up outside St John’s Evangelist Church on Moffat Close, Bolton, BL2 6UA. You can see the application for
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Road building Thirties-style and not a hi vis jacket or cone in sight!
A cracker of a photo from the archives showing work on a major new road which would connect Bolton with Preston. Eagle-eyed readers may well have already spotted that this is the Belmont Road - seen here in 1935. There are no JCBs or other
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Why is Coronation Street not on TV tonight? Friday's episode removed by ITV
As another week comes to an end, many ITV viewers will be hoping to put their feet up tonight (February 23), ready to tune in to another episode of Coronation Street. But fans of the soap may have realised it’s missing from the TV schedule once
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Community's generosity allows mum with incurable cancer to make special memories
A mum-of-four with incurable breast cancer has been left feeling overwhelmed after the community she lives in has raised more than £8,000 to help her make special memories with her family. Ashley Diane Humphreys, 33, was diagnosed with incurable
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Nat will be 'Beta' for getting miles on the clock, says Wanderers boss Evatt
IT might not have felt like it at the time, but Nat Ogbeta’s leg-sapping 90 minutes at Cambridge United could do him the world of good. Ian Evatt believes his on-loan defender’s first full game in 10 months is a major milestone, which will give
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Familiar Bolton faces get starring role in popular soap opera
A Bolton barbershop choir had a starring role in one of the country's favourite soap operas. The Cottontown Chorus were invited to perform on an episode of Coronation Street as a singing Valentine. A quartet from the choir were featured in
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'Opponents are targeting him!' - Evatt asks for more protection for Josh Sheehan
IAN Evatt has made a plea to referees to stop Josh Sheehan being singled out by League One opponents. The Welsh playmaker is currently the division’s fourth most fouled player but has found himself increasingly targeted for heavy treatment as his
