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MATCH REPORT: Wanderers produce stunning win against Oxford United
OSCAR season might be over… But that was one for the cameras! Wanderers produced a real red-carpet display to hammer play-off hopefuls Oxford United and show beyond doubt that they still intend to be in line for prizes at the end of the season.
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Tackling cybercrime with special tool for business
An innovative security service is set to help protect businesses in the North West against the increasing menace of cyber attacks. Leading insurance broker Lycetts’ Cyber Safety Tool has been designed to help prevent businesses falling victim to
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Public urged stay safe and support North West farmers through critical spring season
A rural insurance expert is urging the public to help ease the burdens faced by farmers across the region during the busy lambing and calving season. Anderson Fossett, of rural insurance broker Lycetts, has called on walkers, ramblers and families
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Woman arrested after police raid house in drugs bust
A woman in her 20s has been arrested after a police drugs bust. Crowds gathered outside houses in Tonge Moor as police forced their way through doors to carry out warrants including on Dalymount Close, just after 4pm on Tuesday afternoon (March
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Want to quit smoking for good in 2024? Here is all the help you'll ever need
Smokers are constantly told that quitting cigarettes is one of the best things you will ever do for your health, but many continue to do so. The New Year is when most smokers say they want to quit, with the latest statistics showing more than a
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Bolton Wanderers 5-0 Oxford United - as it happened
10:19pm What a player. 🤩#bwfc pic.twitter.com/ovpWPPYWHJ — Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) March 12, 2024
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Time is running out for holder of £1M winning lottery ticket bought in Bolton
Time is running out for the holder of a lottery ticket bought in Bolton to claim £1 million. The winning ticket remains unclaimed and the search for the buyer was launched in December. The last date to claim the winning prize is May 1, 2024
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All ages unite to 'keep their memory alive' on disaster anniversary
People young and old came joined today to remember the men and boys who died in a tragic historic mining disaster. The devastating Unity Brook Colliery Disaster happened in Kearsley in 1878 when a mine shaft explosion killed 43 people, some of
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Reality TV star fined for driving offences after being recognised by officer
Reality TV star Katie Price has been fined £880 for driving without a licence or insurance after a court heard she was recognised by a police officer at a petrol station. Magistrates sitting in Northampton found Price guilty of the offences after
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BBC One’s The Repair Shop is on the lookout for special items - how to apply
Jay Blades and the experts from BBC One’s The Repair Shop are on the lookout for special items to restore to their former glory. The team is returning to the barn to film a new series of the much-loved programme and you can play a part. Since
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Horse that died on the first day of Cheltenham Festival 'had a job to do first'
The Cheltenham Festival started today with the first seven of 28 races that will play out over the next four days. However sadly already on day one, a horse has died. Just after the 2.50pm Ultima Handicap Chase set off, the horse Highland Hunter
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THE RUN-IN: Portsmouth, Derby and Barnsley bosses on midweek games
The League One promotion race is hotting up and plenty of teams are still in the mix heading into the business end of the campaign. Portsmouth and Derby currently occupy the automatic promotion spots, with Wanderers, Barnsley and Peterborough in
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5 things you need to know as James Arthur performs in Manchester this week
James Arthur is heading to Manchester’s AO Arena this week to play one show in the city. The singer-songwriter will bring his Bitter Sweet Love world tour (named after his second album) to Manchester. If you’re attending the show, here’s everything
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Oxford United?
Wanderers kick-off a big week against play-off hopefuls Oxford at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Ian Evatt’s side dropped out of the automatic promotion spots following their 2-2 draw at Exeter over the weekend. Paris Maghoma and Eoin Toal
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Footage released of dealer who drove wrong way on St Peter's Way
Footage has been released of a drug dealer who drove the wrong way on St Peter’s Way in a terrifying police chase. Mohammed Sultan Khan, of Foxham Drive, Cheetham Hill, was arrested after a chase through the streets of Bolton where he reached speeds
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Bolton Wanderers will fight "tooth and nail" for top two spot, vows Ian Evatt
WANDERERS cannot allow their focus to drift away from automatic promotion for the time being, says Ian Evatt. With the current top four in League One all scheduled to play against each other on Saturday, there are plenty of twists and turns expected
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Bolton's hidden stories of love, murder and ancient civilisations to be revealed
The little known stories of a historic hall in Bolton could be straight out of a Bernard Cornwell novel - with tales of love, murder and ancient civilisations. Smithills Hall is one of Bolton's most visited places. And it's ghostly inhabitants
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Oxford clash
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's clash with Oxford United.
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Shift in Bolton Wanderers ownership stakes confirmed at Companies House
The shifting landscape of ownership at Bolton Wanderers has been confirmed by documents released by Companies House early this week. On Monday afternoon it was announced that Sharon Brittan, Bolton’s chairman and figurehead of parent company, Football
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How to wish someone a Happy Ramadan during the holy Islamic month
The holy month of Ramadan has begun, marking a significant time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world will be preparing to take part in the celebrations. Fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam – the essential rules
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All the Celebrity Big Brother Housemates facing live eviction this week
Celebrity Big Brother has revealed the Housemates that are up for the next live eviction on Tuesday night (March 12). Voting for this week’s eviction starts at the end of tonight’s show (March 11) and will decide the fate of the Celebrity Housemates
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know
A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on
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Bolton residents can be trained with speed camera guns in new scheme
Bolton has been selected to be part of a new local speed watch operation across Greater Manchester to target speeding. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) alongside partners from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) officially launched
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Lusiama penalty is not enough for Colls on road
Sam Hodgson scored both goals for Morpeth Town as Atherton Collieries were beaten 2-1 in the North East in NPL Premier Division on Saturday. Hodgson’s brace came after a penalty from Enock Lusiama had initially put David Chadwick’s side in front
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Reality TV star to appear in court on driving offences
Katie Price is due to appear in court accused of driving without insurance and without a licence. The former glamour model, who rose to fame on ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, is expected to appear at Northampton Magistrates
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Cat owners given 3 month warning to avoid £500 fine ahead of new legislation
Cat owners have just under three months to make sure their pets are microchipped or face a fine of £500. It was announced in March last year that under new government law, all pet cats would need to be microchipped by the summer of 2024. The
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"We want the stadium rocking!" - Ian Evatt looking to fans for promotion boost
Ian Evatt has called on fans to create an “intimidating and intense” atmosphere as Wanderers welcome Oxford United hoping to climb back into the automatic promotion spots. With Derby County in action at home to Reading, any slip from the Rams presents
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Primary school celebrates World Book Day in style
Teachers and pupils at a Bolton primary school celebrated World Book Day in style. Everyone who attended the annual event on Thursday, March 7, at Clarendon Primary School in Great Lever picked a word to dress up as. Some went for more abstract
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Big Spring Clean to return after last year's litter picking success
A Big Spring Clean is set to return to Westhoughton towards the end of this month. After a successful launch last year, residents are being urged to get involved once again to keep streets tidy by joining in one or more litter picking sessions.
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'Hidden' footpaths are being rediscovered in Bolton
Farnworth and Kearsley First councillors have been working hard in recent weeks to rediscover hidden park footpaths. Councillors, Tracey Wilkinson and Paul Sanders, have been working with Bolton Council's Greenspace Officer to restore footpaths
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Mayor pledges ‘right to property check’ after Awaab Ishak scandal
Greater Manchester residents will have ‘the right to request a home safety check’ following the Awaab Ishak scandal, the Mayor has said. Andy Burnham said the right will come in if he is re-elected in May, and suggested the checks could be carried
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Demolition work to begin at historic building devastated by fire
A historic building which was badly damaged in a blaze is to be demolished. The fire broke out at the Horwich Loco Industrial Estate in June last year. Three fire engines were sent to Railway Road and were on scene overnight. The blaze
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Veteran who devoted life to armed forces community to have road named in his honoured
A veteran who made a huge difference to the armed forces community during his life is set to be honoured with a parade and a street bearing his name in Hawkshaw. Colonel Eric Davidson, DL, MBE, organised Bury's annual Remembrance Day parade for
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Pilot 'alliances' aimed at connecting people, charities and businesses meet
Leaders of pilot projects aimed at creating “alliances” of people, charities and businesses to make improvements all over Bolton have met to discuss findings. The Community Alliances were launched at the end of last year after the old Area Forums
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Bolton school is in the top 1 % of schools nationally for its outstanding results
A primary school in Bolton has been placed in the top one per cent of schools in the country for its results in developing the key skills needed for young people to achieve. Hardy Mill Primary School in Harwood recorded a perfect 100 per cent score
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Tomorrow could be a life-changing for many people in Bolton
Smokers are being urged to stub out their habit to mark the 40th anniversary of National No Smoking Day on Wednesday. And there will be plenty of free support on offer for those who want to quit, including nicotine replacement therapies. National
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Luxury dining experience returns to East Lancashire Railway
The Red Rose dining experience has returned to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) this year offering a luxury dining experience. For those who like to treat themselves to fine food, great company and idyllic scenery, the Red Rose Diner has it all
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Opportunity knocks for Bolton Wanderers trio in heat of the promotion push
IAN Evatt has challenged his surviving strikers to fire Wanderers back towards the top two. Aaron Collins, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Cameron Jerome are still available for Bolton as they host Oxford United tonight, then travel to second-placed Derby
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Adopt or foster any of these cute cats with shelter at full capacity
A rescue centre is desperately in need of people to adopt or foster one of their cats or dogs waiting for a loving home. Diefers Legacy Animal Rescue, based at an address in Johnson Fold, has a waiting list of 40 cats, two dogs and a rabbit currently
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Bolton records alarming rise in suspected measles cases
Suspected cases of measles in Bolton continue to rise, latest figures show. In the week ending March 3, there was a total of possible seven measles cases, which is a rise from one measles case in the week ending February 11. Now a Bolton MP
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Community centre revamp in area with 'almost no council property' set for spring
The revamp of an empty community centre is set to take “around 10 weeks” before it is ready to open in the spring. The Zac’s Centre on Crompton Road, Prestolee, has been empty since 2022 when the charity decided it could no longer continue running
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Police take action to tackle 'hazardous' parking on matchdays
Motorists are being urged to park responsibly, especially on match days, after tickets were issued for poor parking - including parking at junctions. Officers have held meetings with the representatives from Bolton Wanderers Football Club and also
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Plans drawn up for empty historic mill that attracts 'vandalism and disorder'
Part of a long vacant historic mill that has become a magnet for “vandalism, social disruption and disorder” could be revived into flats. This comes after plans were lodged to transform Catherine House, part of the Grecian Mill complex, on Lever
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'Building blocks in place' on 10-year plan for £20M project to remodel town
The “building blocks” are being put in place to spend £20million over a ten-year project to remodel one of Bolton’s key districts. The money was handed out to Farnworth to regenerate is high street and tackle anti-social behaviour as part of the
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Bolton Wanderers won't enter free agent market to ease striker injury woes
Wanderers have no plans to reach into the free agent market to boost their striker options for the remaining nine games of the season. With Victor Adeboyejo’s season effectively over because of a hamstring injury and fears over Dion Charles’s knee
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GMP officer who worked in Bolton facing jail after being convicted of conspiracy
A corrupt GMP constable may end up in prison after he was convicted of conspiring to improperly exercise police powers. A jury at Liverpool Crown Court found Akeel Kadir guilty following more than 18 hours of deliberations along with co-conspirator
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Step back in time to the Victorian underworld at event
Guests at this month's meeting of Over Hulton Heritage Group will be taken on a trip to the Victorian underworld tomorrow evening (Wednesday March 13th). Taking place in the OH Conny Club on St Helens Road, the talk will be entitled "Crime City
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Experts share 5 ways you could save money by organising your kitchen cupboards
Re-organising your kitchen cupboards probably isn’t a job you do too often but doing it could save you money on your food shop. The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling
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Stuck in traffic - Bolton drivers had same problem back in the Sixties
Traffic queues into Bolton are nothing new as this photo from 1969 shows. It was taken in Chorley New Road on an icy February morning. Clearly the road conditions weren’t helping as traffic snarled up on one of the main arteries into the town
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Man convicted of sexual abuse of 3 boys under 16-years-old
A member of the "Bolton 7" sexually abused three boys in the 1990s, a jury has found. Norman Williams was part of the group who received compensation after their case went to the European Court of Human Rights. It centred on consensual sexual
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Developers behind multi-million pound health centre make huge donation
The firm behind developing at a 'one-stop' shop to diagnose health conditions in Bolton has made a generous donation to the Our Bolton NHS charity. Construction firm Overbury is behind the multi-million pound Community Diagnostic Centre and the
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Young adults urged to get MMR jab as cases rise in England
More than 900,000 young adults who didn’t have their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab as children are being invited to take part in a catch-up campaign as the number of measles cases rises. The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London