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Victims of the Russian invasion remembered on second anniversary of war

A poignant memorial service to mark the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine took place on Saturday, with Bolton residents and Ukrainian guests gathering for a candle light prayer. The service was held at St Patrick’s RC Church,  two years

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This Morning star ‘signs up’ to join ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother

Ex-star of ITV’s This Morning Fern Britton is rumoured to be joining Celebrity Big Brother ahead of its return. It comes as the trailer for Celebrity Big Brother gave fans an earlier glimpse into what to expect from the upcoming reboot. Rumours

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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt's view on Bolton Wanderers' 4-1 defeat at Blackpool

IAN Evatt has confirmed that Wanderers will appeal the red card handed to Ricardo Santos in the 4-1 defeat at Blackpool “one million per cent”. The Bolton boss was waiting to speak with match referee Josh Smith as he gave his assessment of a frustrating

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Blackpool boss Critchley on win against Bolton and Santos red

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley hailed his side’s character following their comeback against Wanderers. George Thomason had put the Whites in front but the Seasiders hit back through Jake Beesley and Marvin Ekpiteta. Things got worse for Ian

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MATCH REPORT: Wanderers suffer heavy defeat at Blackpool after Rico red

RICARDO Santos was sent off as Wanderers took a heavy punch to the guts in their automatic promotion chase at Blackpool. The centre-half was shown a controversial red card with his side 2-1 down at Bloomfield Road on his return to the side after

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Hundreds take part in peaceful Bolton town centre protest calling for ceasefire

Hundreds of people joined together today in Bolton town centre to take part in a peaceful protest calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East. Families and friends marched from Queens Park to the town hall steps on Victoria Square, waving flags

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Ant & Dec confirm real reason Saturday Night Takeaway is ending after 20 years

Beloved ITV show Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has kept millions of families across the UK entertained for more than 20 years, but now it’s set to come to an end as it begins airing its ‘final series’. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly

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Staff and customers evacuated from town centre shop as fire service alerted

Staff and customers were evacuated from a town centre shop this morning after a fire alarm was triggered. Two fire engines from Bolton Central Fire Station and one from Ramsbottom Fire Station were called to Sports Direct on Victoria Square at

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Historic grade II listed hall goes up for sale after 'upsetting' move to shut it

A Grade II listed building, once an activity centre for the Lancashire Girl Guides, has gone on sale for a guide price of more than £3Million. Waddow Hall, just outside of Clitheroe, is being marketed by Savills, after the national Girlguiding

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What time does Gladiators start tonight? BBC schedule change due to Six Nations

Gladiator fans may have noticed the BBC gameshow isn’t airing at its usual time of 5.50pm tonight (February 24). But fear not, it is still being shown on Saturday evening, just a little bit later than normal. It’s the second quarter-final of

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ITV I'm A Celebrity reportedly set to 'avoid' political campmates for 2024 series

Although we are still quite a few months away until the return of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! on ITV, bosses are reportedly planning a huge shake-up for the next series. Those in charge of booking the stars to enter the Australian jungle

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Doritos recalls popular crisp flavour from Tesco & Poundland due to allergy risk

Doritos has issued a “do not eat” warning and is recalling some packs of Doritos Tangy Cheese due to soya not being declared on the ingredients list. This means the affected crips could pose a “possible health risk” to those who are allergic to

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Blackpool 4-1 Bolton Wanderers - as it happened

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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz.  Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.

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This is one dish you should never order in a restaurant, according to Gordon Ramsay

Michelin-starred and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has shared the one dish you should avoid ordering in a restaurant.  The Scottish restauranteur and TV presenter has been awarded 17 Michelin stars over his career (currently holding seven) so it's

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When is Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on TV? See what time it's on

It’s the TV show many ITV viewers have been waiting for since the start of the year and today is the day Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway finally returns. However, this series will be one to celebrate as it will be the Geordie duo’s final

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How often you should wash your bedding and 5 things that happen if you don't

Brits are being urged to wash their bedding once a week by a mattress expert. Failure to wash your bedsheets every week could reportedly lead to acne breakouts and a build-up of dead skin and dust mites. This is due to an accumulation of sweat

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'My biggest accomplishment yet!' - Strictly's Amy Dowden shares huge health update

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has shared a huge health update with "words I dreamed of", telling fans there is “no evidence of disease” after her latest health check following cancer treatment. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer

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Call for Bolton stargazers to 'capture a truly spectacular cosmic moment'

Amateur stargazers have been asked to help space researchers by attempting to catch  a comet with a missing tail on camera. The comet, known as C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS, is about the same distance from Earth as the Sun and researchers from the University

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Horwich juniors shine brightly at cross-country meet

Horwich Harriers had several members at the final offering in the South East Lancashire Cross Country calendar at Heaton Park. Isla Newton starred in the under-11 girls’ category with another first-place finish and overall series winner with a

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Burnden ladies trio light up Blackpool in half-marathon

A trio of Burnden ladies took to the Fylde coast and performed well at the Great North West Half-Marathon. Described as a race where runners receive ‘an embrace from the elements’ as well as a race of ‘rugged determination’ and ‘spirited endurance

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Lostock’s athletes get stuck in to final cross-country event

In the final race of the cross-country season last weekend, Paul Edwards was the first male Lostock AC runner home. He completed the muddy laps of Heaton Park in an impressive 44mins 35secs. The next to finish the 10k was James Jackson, in

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Bolton men’s seconds power into the Lancashire Cup final

Bolton Hockey Club’s men’s second team have made it to the final of the Level Six Lancashire Cup after a 4-1 semi-final win against Northern men’s seconds last weekend. They got off to a lightning start, scoring after just four minutes, when Kyle

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Take part in a Bolton News reader panel and receive a £20 Amazon voucher

The Bolton News is always keen to get feedback from readers about both its print and online content. One way newspapers engage with readers to find out their thoughts is through what we call "reader panels". They consist of a group of people

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We tried the new Indian restaurant in the town centre - and this is what we thought

A new Indian street food restaurant has opened in Bolton town centre  Mr Chaat – on Market Street - offers traditional north and south Indian cuisine, which is quick but  says the manager also really good quality food. And from the moment you

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Worker lost finger after 'health and safety breach' at Bolton firm

A worker lost a finger and another badly injured his hand after health and safety breaches at a Bolton based company, a court heard. Both men were working at Stateside Foods, a well known pizza maker, in 2020 when the two separate incidents happened

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Bolton Pub and Bolton Wanderers team up for challenge

A pub in Westhoughton is coming together with a group of volunteers for a good cause. Following the death of life-long Wanderers fan Iain Purslow, the Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group (BWRG) teamed up with prominent defibrillator campaigner,

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The refugees supported by Bolton people as the town gathers to remember

Bolton Council has been thanked for the support they have provided to Ukrainian refugees in town since the start of the war with Russia. Bolton Branch Chair of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, Yaroslaw Tymchyshyn, said he is "really

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Multi-million pound 'tunnel network' planned to improve Bolton water quality

Multimillion pound works on major projects aimed on improving the water quality in brooks around Bolton is set to get under way. The £38 million works on four projects will be undertaken by United Utilities across three sites in Astley Bridge,

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Costs rise to more than £3M to fund 'much needed' expansion of primary school

The cost of expanding a Bolton primary school with “much needed" new facilities has risen to more than £3million. Gaskell Community Primary School in Halliwell was given the green light to expand with a new two storey building and four classrooms

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'They come in 10 times a day' - shopkeepers in Bolton dealing with thieves and abuse

Violence and abuse against shop workers nationally spiked last year with about 1,300 incidents a day, according to an industry group. The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) annual survey found that the amount lost to shoplifting in the latest year

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Son's moving tribute to mum 'who always put people first'

A son paid tribute to his mother describing her as someone who would 'always put people first' as an inquest into her death took place. Andrea Loftus died at the age of  just 56 on November 4. The inquest heard that Miss Loftus has been 'chilling

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Look inside this beautiful £1.1m modern property in the heart of Heaton

Step inside this beautiful modern property on the market for £1.1m. Located on Ravenswood Drive, this detached property is home to four bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms. Standing proudly within a small cul de sac in the highly

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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Sheehan magic and big away games

We're seeing something special from Sheehan by Liam Hatton Josh Sheehan collected a short pass from Josh Dacres-Cogley before nudging the ball forward, first with his left and then his right foot, almost as nonchalantly as you would tap a stone

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5 of the best nail salons to try in Bolton according to Google Reviews

Whether you’re a regular at a nail salon or you’re looking to try one out, there are plenty in Bolton. To help you choose a nail salon, we’ve rounded up some of the best-rated ones in the town according to Google Reviews. All nail salons listed

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Bolton businesses respond after being named for 'failing to pay minimum wage'

The Government has named two Bolton businesses on a list of companies which have failed to pay the minimum wage. A total of 524 employers were named as having not paid the minimum wage by the Government on Tuesday, February 20 – with 172,000 workers

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'Nice guy' George Thomason cannot lose his edge, says Wanderers boss Evatt

GEORGE Thomason goes back into battle for Wanderers at Blackpool today with a word in his ear from manager Ian Evatt: “Don’t lose your edge!” The midfielder is available at Bloomfield Road after a three-match ban picked up for his red card at Northampton

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New food hygiene ratings awarded to coffee shop and a dessert bar

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to a Bolton coffee shop and also a dessert bar. According to the Food Standards Agency's website, inspectors have rated one eatery a five out of five and the other a four out of five food hygiene rating

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CHRIS GREEN: If they can't run a selection process how can Labour run the country?

George Galloway, Simon Danczuk and Cllr Azhar Ali OBE all have two things in in common.  They have all been rejected by Labour and are all standing in the Rochdale by election on Thursday 29th February. This by election has exposed everything that

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Top chefs Adam Reid and Meriel Armitage recommend 2 Manchester cafes for brunch

The Times has listed the places chefs like to eat brunch and two Manchester cafes have been recommended. Adam Reid, chef-patron of Adam Reid at The French in Manchester recommends Pollen, describing it as his “favourite brunch and breakfast place

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6 air fryer hacks you 'may be surprised' will save you time and money

One-third of UK households now switched to an air fryer as a quicker and cheaper method of cooking so here are six hacks to help it go that much further. Ever since the pandemic, air fryers have been the kitchen craze that Brits can't get enough

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Nurse struck off for relationship with patient seen on Tinder

A mental health nurse struck up a sexual relationship with a patient after he liked her profile on the app Tinder. Jackline Wills and the patient, Patient A, met at the mental health hospital Priory Hospital, on Rappax Road, two years ago.

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12 day beer festival to get underway - with some pints priced at £1.99

A beer festival is to take place in Bolton with some pints as cheap as £1.99. The festival is taking place at the two Wetherspoon pubs - in Bolton town centre and Westhoughton. A range of up to 30 real ales, including five from overseas brewers

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Amazing photos show homes destroyed in Bolton's Fylde Street disaster

In Looking Back in the past we have touched on what became known as ‘the Fylde Street disaster’. In October 1957 what was thought to be a small sink hole appeared on the street in the Moses Gate area of Bolton. But it soon became a major