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When is the Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C on TV? How to watch on Channel 4
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) will return to our screens on Sunday (March 17) as a new group of stars get set to enter the famous tent in an attempt to raise money for charity. The 2024 series of Celebrity Bake Off
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Co-op Live and TfGM join forces to help visitors travel 'without any hassle'
The new Co-op Live arena and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced a new initiative. It will mean travel on Metrolink and the new city centre shuttle buses will be included in all tickets to events at the arena from April 20 to
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Police conduct speeding operation to catch dangerous drivers on 'high-risk' road
Greater Manchester Police went out on an afternoon of action this Thursday as part of the force’s Operation Classify. The operation is designed to target drivers on ‘high-risk’ road routes in the borough. Officers set up on Chorley New Road
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RECAP: Delays on motorway after vehicle overturns in crash
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Popular pub closes and goes up for sale after owners move on
A Bolton pub has gone on sale after owners decided to “move on.” The Seven Stars, located on Lea Gate, Harwood, is listed on the market, after customers told The Bolton News it has closed. It has been listed as up for sale by Savills who state
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TEAM NEWS: Ian Evatt update on Dion Charles and Nathan Baxter for Derby trip
Ian Evatt says there is “zero per cent” chance of Dion Charles being involved for Wanderers before the international break. Northern Ireland have named the striker as part of a 25-man squad for friendlies against Romania and Scotland despite him
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Police fire warning after off-road bike chase
Police have fired a warning to off-road bike users after seizing a Sur-Ron bike following a chase in Bolton. It comes after residents in the borough raised concerns over high speed vehicles in the area. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester
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BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Can Wanderers hit promotion bullseye at Derby County?
WANDERERS are aiming for double top of the table – and Ricardo Santos has revealed one of the secrets he hopes can help get them there. To ease the promotion pressures in League One and help with team bonding, Ian Evatt’s squad have been holding
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Constance Marten went up against ‘influential family’ over children’s care
Wealthy aristocrat Constance Marten has told jurors she went up against “influential” family members with “connections in high places” as she fought for her children. Marten, 36, is on trial over the death of her newborn daughter Victoria while
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Warning as A&E wait times soar at Royal Bolton Hospital
Hospital doctors are urging people to only attend A&E in life or limb-threatening emergencies as they are experiencing busy waiting times. With the waiting time to average around seven hours this afternoon at the Emergency Department at Royal
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'Worst kind of predator' brought down thanks to courage of boy he abused for decade
A man dubbed “the worst kind of predator” who abused a boy for over a decade has been jailed thanks to his victim’s “extraordinary courage". Raymond Willan, 78, was finally brought to justice week after his victim bravely brought his crimes to
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Two teenagers arrested as rape investigation launched at Bolton park
Two teenage boys have been arrested by police investigating reports of a rape in a well-used park. Officers launched their investigation on Saturday morning, and have only released details today, Thursday. Police say they have arrested two
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Tributes as 'dedicated' councillor steps down due to early onset Alzheimer's
Tributes have been paid to a “dedicated and tenacious” councillor, who has decided to step down due to early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Cllr Craig Rotheram, of the Horwich and Blackrod First Independents, will resign with immediate effect after
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Police's message to driver after suspected Class A and B drugs found in vehicle
Police found this suspected drugs stash in a stolen car after the driver fled on foot. Neighbourhood officers were patrolling the Chorley New Road, Horwich, area as part of a week of action operation, when they spotted the motorist they wanted
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Dion Charles and Eoin Toal named in latest Northern Ireland squad
Eoin Toal and Dion Charles have both been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming friendlies. Toal will be hoping to add to his three caps. The defender made his international debut earlier this season as a result of his consistent
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Jaguar driver ‘released under investigation’ after ‘brakes failed’
A Bolton driver has been "released under investigation" after he reportedly reached speeds of 90mph on the motorway. Last week, a driver told The Bolton News of the terror he felt after, he said, his brakes failed on the motorway. The incident
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How to spot a flea infestation and what to do if they invade your home
Historically, fleas tended to be active when our British weather warmed up in the spring and summer seasons. The most common species of flea in the UK is the Cat flea Ctenocephalides felis. They are an extremely common pest whose primary host
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Police remain on the scene as murder investigation continues
Police remain on the scene as a murder investigation continues following the death of a 37-year-old. Graham Cox's body was discovered in a property close to Barton Walk in New Bury over a week ago after police were called to a concern for welfare
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Eyes on the prize - Josh Dacres-Cogley confident Wanderers can clinch top two
Will Bolton Wanderers make the automatic promotion spots this season? It is a question that has been asked a hundred times by every supporter who has lived the journey with Ian Evatt’s team over the last seven-and-a-half months. And the answer
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Derby boss Warne on Bolton 'confidence' and promotion twists
Derby boss Paul Warne reckons there will be plenty of “twists and turns” in the League One promotion race before the end of the season. The Rams currently sit second in the table, a point above Wanderers, following their 2-1 win against Reading
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How to stop your eye twitching and should you be concerned?
Many of us have experienced eye twitching, known as myokymia, but is it something to be worried about, and how can we stop it? Roshni Patel, a leading optometrist, has revealed that a twitchy eye is often caused by having a high cortisol level.
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First major acts announced for Glastonbury 2024.
British singer Dua Lipa, country pop superstar Shania Twain, rock band Coldplay and American singer SZA are among the first major acts announced for Glastonbury 2024. Canadian singer Twain, known for hits including Man I Feel Like A Woman, You’
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Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to everyone with a mobile phone ahead of 8 per cent price rises in April. The Money Saving Expert shared steps everyone should follow to reduce their bills next month. April’s increase comes on top of a
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Why Dame Prue Leith will 'step back' from Celebrity Bake Off after 2024 series
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is back on our screens this weekend but ahead of the new series, presenter Dame Prue Leith has spoken about her future on the Channel 4 spin-off. The 84-year-old has been co-hosting Bake
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Discontinued Nestle chocolate returns to B&M stores in the UK on sale for 29p
A popular Nestle chocolate bar has been spotted on sale at B&M just months after it was discontinued by the confectionary company after more than 60 years. The confectionery company is known for chocolate products including Kit Kat, Smarties
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Hill calls players in for extra training
Daisy Hill have no game on Saturday but are back in action in the North West Counties League First Division North on Tuesday, when they travel to face Nelson. Although they recorded a fine 4-0 win at Steeton last Saturday, Daisy came back down
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Sharon Osbourne reveals who she wants to get to Celebrity Big Brother final
Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne has revealed she wants Nikita Kuzmin and Levi Roots to be in the Celebrity Big Brother final as she left the show. The housemates marked the last day on the show for Osbourne, who has been a “celebrity lodger
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Royal Mint launches third and final 50p coin in its dinosaur range
Royal Mint has launched a new 50p coin as part of its dinosaur range. The collectable dinosaur range was revealed by the Royal Mint back in December in collaboration with the Natural History Museum. Director of commemorative coin at the Royal
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It's cockroach season! Here's how you can prevent and get rid of them
Cockroaches are set to be a nuisance in homes across the UK but how do you get rid of them and prevent them in the first place? An expert has issued advice ahead of the rising temperatures in the summer season. Can you get cockroaches in the
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Sharp rise in fines for littering and fly-tipping planned to clean up Bolton
Fines for fly tipping and littering are set to rise sharply across Bolton. This comes after long running complaints about rubbish and fly tips left strewn across many of the borough’s streets over recent months and years. Bolton Council has
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Owner of popular town centre bar and restaurant issues statement after 'closure'
A town centre bar and restaurant has closed for emergency works – but the owner has vowed it will reopen soon. The Courthouse is located on Mawdsley Street opened its doors in 2018 and has become a popular venue. It has only closed in recent
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Half of swans at Bolton park infected with potentially deadly fungus
A large proportion of swans at Moses Gate Park are exhibiting symptoms of a dangerous condition that can kill them. Of 30 swans at Moses Gate Country Park, ’10 to 15’ are exhibiting symptoms of ‘pink feather syndrome’. It’s caused by a fungus
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Westhoughton will be blooming this year after the efforts of locals
The first green shoots of spring will soon be seen after 2,000 bulbs were planted with the help of schoolchildren. Councillors, David Wilkinson, Alison Jackson, Gillian Wroe and Linda Maher have been out and about in Westhoughton in recent weeks
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Festival fun in Bolton for the very youngest this weekend
A festival just for youngsters will roll into town this weekend. The Early Explorers Festival is coming to Bolton Central Library on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 March. Families can join the team for two exciting days packed with engaging activities
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Go-ahead on next step to build £35M 'beautiful new neighbourhood' in town centre
The next step in building a “beautiful new neighbourhood” in the heart of the town centre has been given the go-ahead. The £35M Deansgate Gardens, previously known as Central Street, scheme is currently underway aimed at building 167 new homes
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Can marathon men Bolton Wanderers find a final kick at Derby County?
Wanderers have been urged to dig deep at Derby County for one final push before the international break. A marathon run of 22 games in 75 days comes to an end at Pride Park this weekend, with the Whites still able to jump above their hosts into
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Six Bolton schools in line for major works - including a new roof
Six Bolton schools are in line for major works this summer after the allocation of funding from the Department for Education (DfE). The council's cabinet member for children's services, Martin Donaghy, approved the allocation of funding from the
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Bolton International Women's Day event sheds light on 'plight of women in Gaza'
Women and children caught up the Middle Eastern conflict were remembered at a special International Women’s Day event. Held at the Bolton Socialist Club, a fundraiser was held to raise money to support children’s centres in Gaza. Mona Al Farah
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Monster machine began its epic journey from Bolton across Europe
It was described as one of the heaviest loads ever to leave Beloit Walmsley’s factory on Crompton Way in Bolton. In February 1992, this 189 ton Yankee paper dryer began a 10-hour journey to Liverpool. From there it would go to a paper mill
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'They saved my life': Dad hails heroic actions of workers after seizure at the wheel
A dad-of-three said he is under "no illusion" that he would not be here today if it was not for the swift action of a handful of Leigh workers. A mobile response officer for WN Security Services, Will Burns drove to the Laltex Group's Leigh premises
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'Top 20' attraction at risk after planning permission shock
An alpaca centre ranked as one of the top 20 things to do in the area is at risk after it learnt it was operating without planning permission. Pippa Berry started Poppywood Alpacas at a site in Wilderswood, Horwich, after a riding accident left
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Bolton GP surgery's innovative move to end the 8am rush for appointments
A doctor has promised that no patients will be disadvantaged as a surgery moves to a more digital approach in booking appointments to end the traditional 8am rush. Heaton Medical Centre recently announced it was changing how patients can access
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Young people working to build themselves a successful future
Young people developed their team building skills during a visit to Legoland. The popular attraction is used by schools to enhance pupils' personal skills to create a good foundation for learning. Nine pupils from Harper Green School took part
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'I know what a fantastic job it is'-drive underway to get more women to join
A drive is underway to recruit more than 1,000 new women bus drivers amid a multi-million-=pound investment in depots. The “Go-Ahead Women” initiative has been launched by the Go-Ahead Group, which runs the Bee Network bus franchise that launched