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Winning National Lottery numbers
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 07, 11, 32, 37, 48, 58. The Bonus Ball is 28. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £2 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 18, 19, 23, 28, 29. The Thunderball
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Constance Marten trial hears how Covid fears ‘accelerated natural births’ uptake
More women were opting for “natural births” over Covid infection fears, the trial of runaway mother Constance Marten has heard. Wealthy aristocrat Marten, 36, and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, are accused over the death of their baby Victoria while
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Warning after car crashes with tree on road hit by 'a lot of accidents in the past'
A car crashed into a tree on a major road earlier today. The crash happened on Church Street, Westhoughton, close to the junction with Seddon Street just after 5pm on the evening of Wednesday March 6. A silver BMW appears to have been involved
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Bolton's David Potts doesn't hold back about what people think of him
A Bolton reality star has said he doesn’t care about what anyone thinks of him in the latest episode of Celebrity Big Brother. David described himself as ‘the loud annoying one from Ibiza Weekender’ as he was introduced to the programme on Monday
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Police given extra powers to order people out of Bolton town centre after incidents
Police have been given extra powers to order people to leave Bolton town centre after reported increases in “anti-social behaviour.” A dispersal order has been authorised by Inspector Kieron Maddocks and will cover most the area around the town
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Wanderers youngster getting valuable minutes in play-off push
Wanderers youngster Nelson Khumbeni is getting valuable experience under his belt as Morecambe look to break into the League Two play-off places. Khumbeni joined the Shrimps on loan on Deadline Day and has started eight successive matches in recent
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M-way lane closures as police escort electric vehicle which developed a fault
Update: The lanes have reopened but congestion of around ten minutes is expected. Police were mobilised to bring an electric vehicle to a stop - after it developed an electrical fault. Two lanes of the M62 are now closed eastbound between
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Drug addict who 'shamelessly took advantage' of man he strangled to death learns fate
A drug addict who strangled a man he claimed to “love like a dad” to death has been sentenced to life in prison. Ian Connell, 39, turned on and killed 45-year-old Donald Patience at his home on Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, in August last year and
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The Bolton News readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% 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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Exeter must show progress since Bolton drubbing, says assistant
Exeter assistant manager Kevin Nicholson wants the squad to use their 7-0 defeat at Wanderers earlier this season as motivation for Saturday’s clash at St James Park. The Whites ran riot at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in November. Dion Charles
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Jeremy Hunt abolishes furnished holiday lettings regime as part of Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremey Hunt abolished the furnished holiday lettings regime as part of his 2024 Spring Budget on Wednesday (March 6). Under the current regime, there are special tax rules for rental income for properties that qualify as furnished holiday
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Randell Williams on 'relief' of Barnsley equaliser and Bolton's fighting spirit
RANDELL Williams saluted Wanderers’ spirit after they came back from 2-0 down to rescue a point at Barnsley. The wing-back slotted in an equalising goal eight minutes into stoppage time after Josh Sheehan’s penalty had initially been saved by home
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Coronation Street cast 'so excited' for arrival of Desperate Housewives star
Coronation Street cast members have said they are "so excited" to see the arrival of a well-known Desperate Housewives star to the soap. In some of the show's upcoming episodes, childhood sweethearts Leanne Batterby and Nick Tilsley will have their
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Man accused of historic sexual abuse takes to the stand to give his account
A man accused of abusing three young boys has said he had a sexual encounter with one as an adult – after he had reported the matter to the police. Norman Williams has also said his accusers wrongly believed he was awarded over £1m in compensation
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FAN GALLERY: Supporters see thrilling comeback at Barnsley
See if you can spot yourself in our fan gallery from Wanderers' thrilling comeback at Barnsley.
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Bolton News editor to answer your questions - ask anything you like
As one of our valued subscribers, we’re giving you the opportunity to ask the editor, Richard Duggan, anything you like - whether it's about a local issue, our news coverage, how we make decisions or what makes the newsroom tick. We're asking
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Dame Helen Mirren 'blown away' by her new Barbie doll - complete with mini Oscar
Hi Barbie! Academy-Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been recreated in Barbie form and she even has a mini Oscar. The actress, 78, who narrates the Barbie film, shared that she was "blown away" by her doll and that being chosen by Barbie
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Bargain hunter reveals when to shop at Asda, Aldi and more for discount stickers
A bargain hunter has explained when to shop at the major supermarkets to make the most of discount sticker bargains. The co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk has rounded up the best times to visit the likes of Lidl, Marks
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Fans 'in tears' as first Hairy Bikers episode after Dave Myers death airs on BBC
The first episode of Hairy Bikers following the death of Dave Myers last Wednesday (February 28) has gone to air on BBC Two. Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, died at the age of 66 last Wednesday night after a battle with cancer
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'What the hell was my mum on?' - Katie Price reveals her real full name
Katie Price has revealed her real full name during an interview with restaurant critic and fellow I'm a Celebrity contestant Grace Dent. The former model and media personality has gone by a number of names over the years. She rose to fame as
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Barnsley boss Neill Collins on Bolton draw and late penalty
Barnsley boss Neill Collins admitted his side’s 2-2 draw against Wanderers was tough to take after conceding in stoppage time. The hosts led thanks to goals from John McAtee and Donovan Pines, but the Whites hit back through Victor Adeboyejo.
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Stunning footage of Bolton featured on trailer for drama starring Hollywood A-lister
Stunning shots of Bolton are featured on the official trailer of a new drama starring Ewan McGregor's. There was huge excitement in the town centre when the Hollywood A-lister was in the town centre filming scene for A Gentleman in Moscow around
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Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform
Over 100,000 job opportunities are on offer in England and Wales on a new national recruitment website. jobs24 has brought 12 regional job sites under one platform in order to give job seekers access to a wider range of roles across hundreds of
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'We can create magic' - Evatt proud of fans and players after Barnsley fightback
Wanderers’ stirring comeback to claim a point at Barnsley can be a springboard for greater things, says Ian Evatt. Randell Williams’ 98th minute equaliser handed Bolton a point to send them second in the table, a position they will now seek to
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Work on 'long awaited' health hub to finish soon with new car park plans put forward
Work on a "long awaited" health hub should be finished in a matter of months with a car park to follow soon after. The new Horwich Health Hub has been a much-debated development on Church Street since it was first proposed in 2016. Now documents
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Bolton coffeeshop and two takeaways handed new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been handed to one Bolton coffeeshop and two Bolton takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and the management of food
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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. ANTHONY NORRIS, 32, is wanted on a warrant for failing to appear at Wigan Magistrates Court. LUIZ LEE, 18, is wanted on a warrant for wailing to appear
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'She is so brave'-inspirational 5-year-old who is battling devastating illness
A brave five-year-old girl from Westhoughton has begun a two-year programme of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with leukaemia. Pippa Judd was on holiday with her family in Lanzarote last year when mother Karen and father Warren began to notice
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Well-known face survives the world's largest desert with plenty of tales to tell
As charity challenges go, trekking the world's largest desert may seem rather daring. But it was a challenge taken up by the head of a radio station in Bolton, who has successfully walked 50km across the Sahara. Dr Andrew Dickson MBE crossed
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Bolton Wanderers fared in the 2-2 draw at Barnsley
WANDERERS (3-5-2). JOEL COLEMAN…6. Tended to play long, which took some getting used to, but as a deliberate ploy to avoid Barnsley’s traps in the middle of the park. Looked more confident. GETHIN JONES…6.5. Really made inroads on the
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Dad jailed after being found with £16k cannabis farm in his children's home
A FATHER has been jailed for hosting a £16,000 cannabis farm in a home with his two children. Dean Tarry, 34, appeared in Liverpool Crown Court, March 4, after having pleaded guilty for production of cannabis and possession of an offensive weapon
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33-year-old’s tragic death after being reported missing
A woman was tragically found dead in a park at the age of just 33. Sandra Lee Wood went missing on June 4 in 2023 at around 4.05pm. Mrs Wood, who lived at Westland Avenue in Farnworth, was struggling with mental health issues at the time of
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Cousins expand their pizza business - which started off in a back garden
Three Bolton-Italian cousins are expanding their pizza business - which they started in a back garden. Cugini Pizza’s success over four years has taken them from their aunt’s back garden as a hobby, to buying their own pizza van touring Bolton,
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Theatre stages a 'very real' and 'very funny' comedy
A Bolton theatre is presenting a ‘very real’ and ‘very funny’ comedy this week. Bolton Little Theatre is staging what they call ‘one of the most unlikely comedies’ as they bring Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen to their main stage. Set in 1965, the
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Palestine statehood 'missed opportunity to change history' says Bolton baroness
A Bolton baroness says that not granting statehood to Palestine was a “missed opportunity to change the course of history.” Baroness Trish Morris of Bolton was addressing the House of Lords when she said that granting recognition to the embattled
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Urgent warning after swans in Bolton 'turn pink'
An urgent warning has been issued to visitors of a popular Bolton park after two swans had to be rescued - after turning pink. The RSPCA rescued the birds from Moses Gate Country Park after their feathers changed colour. Now the animal charity
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Free storage heaters UK 2024: Claim grants now via the ECO4 Scheme
Are you looking for grants to replace your old storage heaters for free? You will be happy to know that you can claim free storage heaters thanks to the ECO4 Scheme, in addition to other upgrades such as a new boiler, solar panels and insulation.
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Bolton recorded the highest rent rise in the UK - this is why
Rents have risen by more than a third in Bolton as 'city living becomes increasingly unaffordable', new research suggests. Rents are soaring in commuter towns and in Bolton it takes around 20 minutes by train to travel from the town to the centre
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Self-service introduced at Bolton petrol station for first time
Astley Bridge was at the forefront of the forecourt revolution in 1970 when this picture was taken. For the Astley Bridge Service Station on Crompton Way was introducing self-service at the pumps. Over 50 years ago this was a major change
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Talks to get closed park café back up and running 'as soon as possible'
Talks are set to begin to get a closed town centre park café back up and running “as soon as possible.” The Queens Park Café, based at the town centre park of the same name off Spa Road, surprised customers and staff alike after its operator, Deep
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Housing minister refuses to apologise as Bolton MP slams ‘rent crisis’ in the town
A minister has refused to apologise to a Bolton MP after she slammed ‘sky-high’ rents and high waiting lists for housing in the borough. Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi has blamed Liz Truss’s mini-budget after Bolton experienced the highest
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Football club forced to cancel two games after pitch damage
An amateur football club was forced to cancel two of its games after its pitches were damaged by bikes, possibly off-road bikers. Horwich RMI AFC development officer Mike Fish, first found out about the incident following calls from concerned residents
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Police issue urgent advice to victims of burglaries in a bid to catch the suspected
Police have issued advice to victims of burglaries which could help catch the suspect. Officers say that the want to have the best possible chance of finding the person who entered the home and the best way to do this is by preserving it as a scene
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Ambitious development project injects half a million pounds into Bolton
The multi-million-pound refurbishment of Bolton Library brought more than half a million pounds to the town in “social value”, according to the construction company behind the scheme. The library reopened at the start of the year after a £4m, 16
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt gives his verdict on Wanderers' 2-2 draw at Barnsley
WANDERERS salvaged a dramatic point at Barnsley – but it came at a cost! Randell Williams followed up Josh Sheehan’s penalty to earn his side a deserved share of the spoils, sparking joyous scenes on the Bolton bench. Victor Adeboyejo had signalled