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'This has happened several times' homeowner’s dismay after car crashes into wall
A car smashed into a garden wall last night. Emergency services were called at 8pm, and police partially blocked off Darwen Road at its junction with Guild Street. The homeowner said this was not the first time a car had crashed into his boundary
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Car crashes into garden wall at house - live updates
10:50pm READ MORE HERE. 9:36pm
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'Life and limb emergencies' only warning as demand soars at Royal Bolton A&E
People have been warned that Bolton’s accident and emergency department is extremely busy amid soaring demand and strike action. By midday on Monday February 26 there were around 170 patients in A&E at Royal Bolton Hospital, up 10 per cent
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This Coronation Street star has a famous radio DJ as a father (see who it is)
Luca Toolan has become a regular face on TV after debuting on Coronation Street last year as 'bad boy' student Mason Radclyffe, but did you know he also has a well-known father. The 19-year-old made his professional acting debut on Corrie at the
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27-bedroom shared house plan for pub building
A pub building could be extended to become a shared house with 27-bedrooms. Plans have been submitted in the last week to convert and extend the Park Hotel premises on Bridgeman Street in Bolton into a house of multiple occupation (HMO). The
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TEAM NEWS: Setback rules Dion Charles out of Wigan Athletic clash
DION Charles won’t be risked against Wigan Athletic after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury. Ian Evatt had earmarked Tuesday night to bring his top scorer back into the squad but has had to change his plans after Charles reported
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Appeal to trace next of kin after man dies in Bolton
Police are appealing for assistance from the public to trace the next of kin of a man who died in Bolton. John Martin died at an address on Haydock Street on a date not revealed in an appeal by police. Appealing for information about Mr Martin
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Wanderers waiting to see if Santos will be available for Wigan
Ian Evatt has confirmed that Wanderers have appealed Ricardo Santos’ red card against Blackpool at the weekend. The Bolton skipper was sent off during the second half at Bloomfield Road after he was judged to have fouled Kyle Joseph in the box
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Police appeal for missing man who often visits Bolton
Police in Liverpool are appealing for any information on a man who has gone missing. Brian Williams, aged 58 from Bidston, was last seen on February 23 and often visits Bolton, Liverpool and Wirral. Read more: Bolton murderer Eden Lomax wanted
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BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Why Wanderers can't let time pass them by in Wigan
IT is difficult to think of anywhere better than Wigan for a bit of soul searching, or indeed somewhere to get fans back dancing to the same beat. To borrow a phrase from Chuck Wood’s Casino classic, seven days would have been too long to stew
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Three men jailed after 16-year-old shot while riding a motorbike
Three men have been jailed today after a 16-year-old boy was shot while riding a motorbike. The court heard how the case centred around a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was riding his motorbike through Eccles on the afternoon
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Afternoon motorway traffic as lanes shut on busy M60 and M61 motorways
4:41pm All incidents have since been cleared. 2:47pm
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Ex-Emmerdale star reveals poignant news after tragic death of her actress mum
Soapstar Amy Nuttall has dedicated a song in tribute to her mum after she tragically died from a brain tumour. Taking to her X account, the Blackburn-born former Emmerdale actress says she decided to “do something that would help” with her grief
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Convicted murderer who killed man in town centre wanted by police
A convicted murderer who killed a man with a single punch to the face more than a decade ago is now a wanted man. Eden Lomax, 27, was jailed in 2013 when he was just 17 years old for murdering Simon Mitchell, a stranger to him, in Bolton town centre
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Man arrested on suspicion of assault at Blackpool v Wanderers match
A man was arrested following an incident in the home end at Blackpool FC during the game against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday (February 24). The 31-year-old man, from Blackpool, was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody. Police
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Cambridge share managerial update ahead of Wanderers trip
Cambridge have confirmed interim boss Bary Corr will remain in charge for Saturday’s trip to Wanderers. Corr took charge following Neil Harris’ return to Millwall. Harris had been in the dugout at the Abbey Stadium against Bolton less than 24 hours
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All you need to know on ITV comedy G'Wed including full cast list
ITV's latest comedy series in G'Wed is set to be broadcast on TV after a launch on ITVX earlier in the year. It was filmed across Wirral, Liverpool and Sefton over the summer of last year and features an "exciting cast of young talent alongside
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Paddy McGuinness gives update on Andrew Flintoff after Top Gear horror crash
Paddy McGuinness has updated fans that Andrew Flintoff is “resilient” and will be “right as rain” after his horror crash during filming for Top Gear left him seriously injured. The BBC has announced the motoring programme will be “rested” for the
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How to follow all the action of Wanderers' trip to Wigan
Wanderers have a chance to quickly bounce back from their defeat at Blackpool when they head to Wigan. Ian Evatt’s men were beaten 4-1 at Bloomfield Road despite taking the lead through George Thomason’s strike. Skipper Ricardo Santos was sent
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The baker creating amazing mini cupcakes decorated with Sunday dinners and more
A baker is turning the everyday cookie and cupcake into very special personalised creations - decorated with handbags, gaming consoles and even Sunday roasts. Joanne Booth, from Walmersley, has been making sweet treats for more than 10 years,
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Wigan must 'go for it from first whistle', says Maloney
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney says his side must “leave it all out there” when they host Wanderers at the DW Stadium. The Latics sit 13th in the League One table following their 1-1 draw against Cheltenham at the weekend. The Robins took an early
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Officers voice concern for missing man last seen in Bolton
Officers are appealing for any information regarding a missing man who was last seen in Bolton yesterday (Sunday). UPDATE: Graham has now been found. Graham, aged 69, was last seen on Chorley New Road at 5pm. Read more: Royal Bolton Hospital's
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'I am not that kind of guy!' - Thomason vows to learn from discipline issues
GEORGE Thomason wants to be known for his football, and not his disciplinary record. The Wanderers midfielder admits he hit a low after picking up a red card at Northampton Town earlier this month, triggering a three-game suspension. He had
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Fan's View: When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Clear blue skies and a mysterious white ball shining down, meant a perfect day for an outing to the seaside, for the second part of our away trilogy. The first part had gone rather well with three points and free pints at Cambridge. The day started
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Talented young dancers as they secure a dream role
Dreams do come true - just ask three talented young dancers from Bolton who landed a part in the English Youth Ballet's (EYB) production of 'Cinderella in Hollywood'. Helanna Bailey, 11, who attends Spindle Point Primary School, Emily Taylor,
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Bolton MP meets more than 100 people and plans further public events
A Bolton MP says he hopes to host yet more public meetings after nearly 100 people turned out to a series of events last week. Chris Green, MP for Bolton West and Atherton, says that he hosts regular “meet your MP” and “Coffee with Chris” events
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The price paid by Bolton's litterbugs for dropping rubbish as crackdown continues
More than 100 people were fined for dropping litter in Bolton, new figures show in just 12 months. Across the country a total of 165,000 fines were issued between 2021 and 2022. A Freedom of Information request by litter campaigners Clean Up
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The BIG Festoon comes to Bolton to do business in fun and inspiring way
A business networking event designed to inspire start-ups to seven figure founders is coming to Bolton. The BIG Festoon takes place on on March 21 and 22 at the Premier Suite at the Wanderers Stadium. It is designed to inspire, motivate, educate
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Successful old girl returns to class to speak about life beyond school
Young people heard about life outside the classroom in a talk given by an old girl. Laura Johnstone was invited by Bolton School to deliver a World of Work session to Year 10 girls. During the virtual session she spoke about her career in working
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Bolton NHS Trust’s eye-watering repair bill as £100m bid for new hospital rejected
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, which governs Royal Bolton Hospital, faces a bill of almost £80m to fix all of its infrastructure issues after the figure more than doubled in a year. The cost was revealed as it was announced a bid to build a new modern
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Dion back in the frame for Wanderers as Evatt looks to "get off the canvass"
DION Charles could be launched back into action at Wigan Athletic tomorrow night as Wanderers look to make amends for Saturday’s sloppy defeat at Blackpool. The Northern Ireland international is back in full training having missed the last three
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Bolton News readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Hundreds of hospital admissions to remove children’s decaying teeth last year
There were hundreds of hospital admissions in Bolton to remove children’s decaying teeth last year, new figures show. Figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show there were an estimated 375 total hospital admissions in Bolton
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Bolton dentist says PM's £200m plan is 'attractive' but not enough
A dentist has described the Prime Minister’s plans to give cash to dental practices to accept new NHS patients, as "attractive" - but not enough alone to solve the problem. PM Rishi Sunak recently announced plans to offer cash to dentists across
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Memorial to only Bolton woman killed in active service in WW1 finally to be unveiled
A memorial to the only woman in Bolton to be killed in the First World War is finally to be installed after a long campaign. The monument to Alice Thomasson, a member of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp who was killed in 1918 aged just 21, is now
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Who remembers the Lamb Hotel in Astley Bridge looking like this?
Here’s a view which will be familiar to Looking Back readers of a certain age. Taken in July 1960 the photo shows Blackburn Road at Astley Bridge with the Lamb Hotel at the junction with the road leading to Belmont. The pub was an imposing
