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See the rumoured Celebrity Big Brother line-up - Phillip Schofield to Katie Price
Celebrity Big Brother is set to return to our TV screens in March and already a number of big names have been rumoured to be taking part in the new ITV series. Big Brother returned to UK television screens in 2023 for the first time in nearly six
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Councillor says three houses in explosion to be demolished tomorrow
A Bury councillor has said three houses are to be demolished after today's explosion. Emergency services were called at around 11am today, Wednesday, to reports of an explosion at a property on Nelson Street in Fishpool. A fire broke out with
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Cambridge interim boss looks ahead to 'difficult' Bolton trip
Cambridge interim boss Barry Corr wants to see more from the side in the final third ahead of their trip to Wanderers. Corr took interim charge following Neil Harris’ departure to join Championship outfit Millwall. Harris’ last game in the dugout
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'Third person' in house where man was strangled to death and left wrapped in duvet
A “third person” was present in a house where a man was strangled to death, a murder trial has heard. Donald Patience, 45, was found dead wrapped in a duvet at the bottom of the stairs at his home on Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, on August 22 last
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The Light Cinema announces huge price change from this week
Enjoying the latest blockbuster on the big screen is set to get a whole lot cheaper from Friday. The Light Cinema in Bolton is launching a new offer of tickets from just £5.99 all day, every day from March 1 for any film. The offer coincides
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Popular running club starts up for all abilities
The Cutacre Running Club has started up again providing the perfect opportunity for people to get the exercise they have been thinking about. Ironman competitor, marathon runner and local resident Mel Crompton got the club running on Monday, with
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Cyclist arrested after 'fight' with police officer on busy motorway
A cyclist has been arrested after police say he attacked an officer - on the motorway. The Greater Manchester Police Traffic Unit have said thank you to motorists who phoned in after seeing the dramatic incident unfold today. A spokesman for
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RECAP: Closing speeches in trial of suspect accused of murdering man in home
5:55pm Here's our round-up of the day's proceedings: 'Third person' in house where man was strangled to death and left
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Fans excited as Strictly star ‘signed up by Celebrity Big Brother’
Celebrity Big Brother has revealed three celebrities that will play a key part in this year’s series – but they won’t be housemates. Burnley radio presenter Jordan North, Bury-born actor Layton Williams and former Strictly Come Dancing professional
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Identity of Bolton Wanderers' investors revealed as Trafigura executives
IT has been revealed that a consortium that owns a 25-35 per cent stake in Bolton Wanderers has within its ranks leading executives from Trafigura – one of the world’s largest suppliers of metals, minerals and energy. Little had been known about
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Car seized by police over insurance matters
Police seized a car in Bolton after suspecting the driver of having no insurance. Officers were on patrol in Bolton yesterday when they saw the vehicle on Back Vernon Street with two people inside. In a search of the car, officers say they
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FAN GALLERY: Wanderers pack out the away end at Wigan
See if you can spot yourself in our fan gallery from Wanderers' trip to the DW Stadium.
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'I'm grateful for the support of the police' - MP as new security fund launched
A £31million package to boost MPs’ security comes after years of worsening abuse, says a Bolton MP, who says the local police were “brilliant” when she suffered threats. The funding was announced this week by Home Secretary James Cleverly after
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Why is Coronation Street not on TV tonight? ITV Wednesday schedule change
It’s that time of the week again, another one of our beloved TV soaps has had its weekly schedule disrupted due to sport. There will be no Coronation Street airing tonight (February 28) on ITV, as coverage of the FA Cup continues. The next
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A February to forget: Why has Wanderers' promotion dash slowed to a crawl?
WANDERERS will be glad to see the back of February – a month in which their automatic promotion chase lost all manner of momentum and fans began to question the team’s credentials for success. Seven games yielded nine points, and though some of
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'Turn it off and on again' - BBC Radio 2 falls off air during Vernon Kay's show
BBC Radio 2 listeners were left confused earlier this morning (February 28) when Vernon Kay’s show was interrupted with complete silence. Some even asked “have you tried turning it off and back on again?” during the technical issue. It seems
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Police release update after 'shots fired' on residential estate
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of a violent disorder and possession of a firearm following an incident in the early hours yesterday. Yewdale Gardens in Breightmet was taped throughout yesterday, after police say a firearm was discharged
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Which? says mobile phone users face 'huge price hikes' or 'crippling exit fees'
Which? has sent a warning to UK mobile customers who face a "lose-lose" choice between “huge” mid-contract price rises or “crippling” exit fees from April. Ofcom recently proposed a ban on the practice of inflation-linked mid-contract price rises
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I tried Tesco's £1.80 flavoured chocolate bars - a luxury taste without the price
I find it almost impossible to not try any kind of new chocolate that I come across, whether that’s scrolling past an advert on social media or walking down the aisle of a shop. Some may use Easter and Christmas as the only excuse to sample such
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Waterloo Road fans confused as Jason Manford becomes school's headteacher
Actor and comedian Jason Manford will join the cast of Waterloo Road when it returns for a new series later this year, the BBC has announced. Manford will play Steve Savage, the school’s new headteacher, and he’ll have a big impact on the staff
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League puts plans in place to grow women’s cricket
The Anthony Axford North West Cricket League have taken the first steps in what they believe will be a five or six-year plan to create a successful female structure within the league. This summer will see the introduction of the first two points
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Free nets sessions for female cricketers in Bolton
A new cricket centre in Bolton is aiming to get more women and girls involved in the sport. Cricket Point Bolton opened its doors more than two years ago, but organisers say 97 per cent of players attending have been male. Now they want to
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Bolton Amazons U14s shine against Trafford Metrovicks
Bolton Rugby Club’s Amazons Under-14s hosted Trafford Metrovicks U14s at the Mortfield Pavillion on Sunday and triumphed 38-17. The home team were soon on the scoresheet with Jasmine Cox and captain Iona Barnes breaking through the Trafford defence
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Man in court for racially harassing neighbour 'over dog poo'
A Bolton man racially harassed his neighbour after a dispute over dog excrement. It started after the brother of Simon Dixon was questioned by a man who lived on Pendlebury Street, Astley Bridge about dog fouling. The victim, a court heard,
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New grand entrance reflects the heritage of Bolton's oldest park
A suitably grand entrance now leads the way into Bolton's oldest park reflecting its rich heritage. A new Victorian style gateway has been installed at Farnworth Park, a Grade II listed park, at the prominent Albert Road and Gladstone Road junction
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Royal Bolton Hospital issues parking charges update for patients and visitors
Patients and visitors to Royal Bolton Hospital will pay more for parking from next week. From Monday, March 4, patients and visitors attending the hospital will notice a slight increase to the amount they will need to pay for parking. Hospital
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Green belt land at historic farm to be 'protected' and added to
Green belt land around a historic farm will be 'protected' and added to as part of a major new development deal. The Places for Everyone scheme, which sets the blueprint for development all over Greater Manchester, is likely to be approved now
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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. MONIKA KOCSIS, 35, is wanted for breach of court bail. JAMAL ALI, 32, is wanted on recall to prison. JACK BENT, 28, is wanted on recall to
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wanderers fared in the 1-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic
WANDERERS (3-5-2). JOEL COLEMAN…6. Whether there was more he could do on the goal was debatable – but to that point he had been very solid. One very decent save afterwards, too. GETHIN JONES…6. Better, without question, than he had
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‘Tough’ Bolton girl, 6, recovering from liver transplant after 18-month wait
A six-year-old girl from Egerton is recovering in hospital after a liver transplant. Ivy Reed was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder, Propionic acidemia, when she was just two weeks old. Ivy, who also has non-verbal autism, was on the
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Views wanted on how millions should be spent on Bolton's transport by 2040
Bolton Council is asking residents for their opinions on all things travel in a bid to target the investment of millions of pounds into this area over the next 15 years. It is in the process of coming up with its own Transport Strategy covering
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Business move for hairdresser who appeared on popular C4 dining show
A hairdresser who appeared on Come Dine With Me is celebrating moving his business to a bigger space. Shane Mcloughlin, from Morris Green, appeared on the Channel 4 show, Come Dine With Me, earlier this month. He finished in last place but
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Mill chimney demolished ending hopes of it becoming a Bolton landmark
We wonder if any Looking Back readers remember when there was a 180-foot mill chimney in the heart of the town centre? This photo from May 1972 shows the demolition of the chimney belonging to the former Flax Mill off Bark Street. Crowds
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Wigan boss Shaun Maloney on showing Wanderers 'respect'
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney hailed his side’s “incredible” performance to secure all three points against Wanderers. The Latics ran out 1-0 winners at the DW Stadium despite being under pressure for large spells, with Stephen Humphrys getting the
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Bury Grammar School achieves excellent inspection results from the ISI
Bury Grammar School welcomed an eight strong inspection team who spent three days inspecting the school. Bury Grammar School is now celebrating an outstanding achievement as it receives glowing inspection results from the Independent Schools Inspectorate
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Business appealing against enforcement notice in a bid to remain at mill
A business based at a Bolton mill has appealed an enforcement notice, in a bid to not be evicted from the unit. Located at Atlas Mill in Heaton, Apex Window Services had an enforcement notice served on it in November last year. The business
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Outstanding Bolton primary school holds day of celebration for this important reason
Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of what one Bolton primary school is all about, with staff and pupils taking part in an eventful day celebrating difference. The Valley Community School held a special assembly with a wide selection of visitors
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Be the first to watch Dune Part 2 at 12.01am
Vue Cinema in Bolton will be showing the eagerly anticipated Dune Part 2 at 12.01 tonight And there will be an extra treat for sci-fi fans with a double screening of space juggernauts, Dune and Dune: Part Two. The epic films tell the story
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Man on trial over sexual abuse was part of Bolton 7, court hears
A man accused of the sexual abuse of three young boys was a member of the Bolton Seven, a court has heard. Norman Williams is alleged to have abused youngsters from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s when they were under the age of 16. Against
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Penalty fares down after fine of £100 imposed
Northern has seen a 20 per cent drop in the number of penalty fares issued in the first year since the government increased the fine to those travelling without a ticket to £100. The train operator issued 41,234 penalty fares between 23 January
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Major injury scare for Carlos Mendes Gomes after Wigan Athletic defeat
CARLOS Mendes Gomes looks likely to miss the rest of the season after damaging his Achillies in last night’s 1-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic. The Guinea Bissau international went down injured after just 20 minutes of the game at the DW Stadium and
