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Huge cortège makes this one of Bolton’s biggest funerals
Hundreds turned out at one of the largest funerals seen in recent years. The long convoy of vehicles headed to Bolton from 10am on Wednesday (March 13) for the funeral service for a much-loved Jim Young, known to many as 'Sloppy Jim'. The
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TWO Celebrity Big Brother housemates evicted as Bolton lad survives public vote
Ekin-Su Culculoglu has been evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house. The Turkish reality TV star shot to fame as a Love Island contestant in 2022, and was kicked out of Celebrity Big Brother in a public vote on Friday. The British-Jamaican
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Winning EuroMillions numbers
Tonight’s National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 01, 04, 31, 34, 40. The Lucky Stars are: 04, 05. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £110 million. Millionaire Maker Selection – one UK millionaire has been created JZRN27867 Tonight
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New dad Joel Dommett fights back tears minutes into start of Comic Relief show
New dad Joel Dommett fought back tears just minutes into the start of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day extravaganza on BBC. The show kicked off at 7pm as McFly opened with a medley of songs including Walk This Way by Run-DMC featuring Aerosmith, One
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Police release update on Queens Park rape investigation
Two teenage boys arrested by police after reports of a rape in Queens Park have been released on bail. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the two 16-year-old boys arrested as part of the investigation have been bailed, pending further enquiries
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Who is Bolton's Sara Cox as she takes part in the Great British Bake Off?
Celebrity Great British Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is returning for another series with a brand new grouping of celebrity contestants. This year’s line-up features many famous faces including Bolton-born DJ Sara Cox but who is she? Here
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Alzheimer's memory walk to change location to make event 'bigger and better'
PENNINGTON Flash has been revealed as the venue for the first of this year’s Memory Walks raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society. In previous years, the council-organised Memory Walks have usually been held at Pennington Hall Park in the autumn
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Updated: drug busting investigation shows criminals are 'not untouchable,' say police
NINE men who were convicted for their roles in the biggest drugs supply conspiracy ever uncovered in Cumbria have been given jail terms totalling more than 100 years. At Carlisle Crown Court, after the prosecution described a 15-month conspiracy
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WATCH: Gethin Jones speaks to the media ahead of Derby trip
Gethin Jones speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' trip to Derby County.
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Three people taken to hospital after car crashes into railway bridge
Three people were taken to hospital with suspected serious injuries after a car crashed into a railway bridge. The crash happened on Bury New Road, The Haulgh, early this afternoon, with emergency services being called just before 2pm.
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Derby trip
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's trip to Derby County.
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Clive Myrie to explore personal connections in the Caribbean in new BBC series
Clive Myrie is returning with a second series of his travel odyssey but he will this time be sharing his experience in the heart of the Caribbean islands. In the series Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure, Clive will explore his personal connection
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RECAP: Emergency services at scene of serious crash near town centre
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THE RUN-IN: Latest from Portsmouth, Barnsley and Peterborough bosses
It’s set to be a fascinating weekend in the League One promotion race, with Wanderers facing Derby and Peterborough hosting Portsmouth. Portsmouth and Derby currently occupy the automatic promotion spots, although there could still be plenty of
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Bolton youngsters show their support for Comic Relief
Youngsters showed their support for Comic Relief at school today. Pupils at Bolton School Hesketh House - the junior school - were all dressed in red to raise money. In total the girls' junior division managed to raise a total of £355.70 for
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Drivers risk £1,000 fine if they don’t tell DVLA about these medical conditions
Drivers could face £1,000 fines or even lose their driving licence if they do not declare one of 110 medical conditions, the DVLA has warned. According to the government website, there is a long list of conditions drivers must tell the DVLA when
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Police appeal after Jaguar driver says ‘brakes failed’ on M62
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a driver reached speeds of 90mph on the motorway. The incident was widely reported, with two lanes shut on the motorway while police escorted a driver just after 2.15pm on Wednesday,
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Bolton firm fined £100,000s after workers injured in 'health and safety' breaches
A major Bolton company has been fined £100,000s after a worker lost a finger in a health and safety breach, while another suffered lasting injuries. The two separate incidents happened at pizza maker Stateside Foods, based at Wingates in Westhoughton
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How to tell the difference between a sore throat and strep throat
Brits are being warned to be on the lookout for highly contagious bacterial infection you may assume is just a sore throat. Sore throats are more likely to appear during winter months due to the cold air and spreading of germs, but they can also
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Is this how Wanderers will line up against Derby County?
It's second-v-third in the League One promotion race as Wanderers head to Derby. Ian Evatt’s men are only a point behind the Rams following their emphatic win against Oxford in midweek. The Whites are now unbeaten in their last four games as
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"It's good pressure!" - Gethin Jones excited by promotion six-pointer at Derby
GETHIN Jones hopes Wanderers can thrive on the big-game pressure around Saturday’s trip to Derby County. Second plays third in League One at Pride Park in a game that has been hyped up locally as an automatic promotion decider. Seven games
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Freddie Flintoff set for return to TV screens following Top Gear horror crash
Former Top Gear host Freddie Flintoff is set to make a remarkable return to TV screens, according to new reports. The ex-England cricketer has taken a hiatus from television work after a devastating crash while filming Top Gear saw him hospitalised
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Riverdance announces UK tour with 7 Manchester shows - how to get tickets
Irish dance group Riverdance have announced a 30th anniversary UK tour and they’ll be stopping in Manchester for seven shows next year. The group, which has its roots in Irish dancing, will be touring 30 UK venues in 2025 to celebrate its milestone
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This Greater Manchester town to benefit from £12.5million boost
Leigh town centre is to benefit from a £12.5million boost following the acceptance of a grant from the government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF). Major improvements to Leigh Civic Square and the adjacent King Street/Market Street corridor with enhancements
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Passenger in her 30s dies following crash on motorway
A woman involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the M65 has died, police said. Emergency services were called shortly after 7pm on Wednesday (March 13) following a report of a crash between three vehicles on the eastbound carriageway between junction
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Historic town centre steam engine switched on to celebrate landmark anniversary
It is one of Bolton town centre's most striking landmarks and a reminder of the town's great industrial past. Encased in a glass box, the steam engine, built in Bolton, was restored and installed on Oxford Street in 1974. Today a special ceremony
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Paris Maghoma wins Goal of the Month prize for Charlton strike
Paris Maghoma has won the League One Goal of the Month award for February following his superb strike in the 3-3 draw against Charlton Athletic. Maghoma picked out the top corner with a sublime finish from the edge of the box, giving Harry Isted
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Bolton MP issues stark warning Palestine protests could be 'outlawed or silenced'
A Bolton MP who “grew up in an environment of terrorism” has warned that the government’s new definition of extremism could be a “slippery slope.” Mark Logan, Conservative MP for Bolton North East, said that he was concerned that recent pro-Palestinian
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The Bolton stars joining Hollywood A-listers tonight for Red Nose Day
Comic Relief will feature a star-studded line up tonight, not least Bolton's very own Paddy McGuinness, Clive Myrie and Danny Jones. Julia Roberts, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant and Liam Neeson are among the Hollywood actors who will make a special
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When is Comic Relief on TV? How to watch Red Nose Day 2024 and line-up
Comic Relief is back once again, as celebrities and communities have been spending the last few weeks raising money for important causes around the UK and the world. "The money raised for Red Nose Day could help to put food on plates and roofs
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Late Morgan kick seals Bolton U16s’ final spot
Bolton Rugby Club’s boys under-16s side are through to the final of the Lancashire Cup after a brilliant comeback during their semi-final against Vale of Lune on Sunday. The Bolton boys won 22-19 to seal a date against Trafford Metrovicks in the
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New boxing programme is helping town’s youth
Halliwell’s Elite Community Hub CIC has launched a new 12-week programme aimed at boosting life skills among the town’s youngsters through boxing. The Elite Standing Together Programme prioritises the development of essential life skills and over
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Amazons host girls team from Blackburn
Bolton Amazons girls rugby teams hosted girls from One Voice Blackburn for a touch rugby event on Sunday in collaboration with Blackburn RUFC and the RFU’s Rugby United. The RFU made it possible by providing funding for the travel expenses so the
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Louis Walsh among housemates up for eviction from Celebrity Big Brother
Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh is among the Celebrity Big Brother contestants who are up eviction after he received the most nominations from his fellow housemates. Walsh racked up eight nominations, Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu received
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary in Halliwell. Police were called on Monday (March 11) to reports of a man reportedly trying to gain entry into a property. Whilst out on the beat officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood
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Girls take part in a day of flag football
More than 100 Year 9 and Year 10 girls from eight local secondary schools visited Bolton School for the launch of Chicago Bears’ Greater Manchester Girls’ Flag Football League, which will begin next month. The pupils from All Hallows Roman Catholic
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Big effort from firsts in West Park loss
The first team of Bolton RUFC put in a big effort but lost 43-8 at West Park (St Helens) in Counties One ADM Lancashire and Cheshire League. After a disappointing loss at home to Tarleton, Bolton immediately applied pressure on the West Park pack
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Women seriously injured following multi-vehicle crash
A woman has suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle a crash on the M65 near Blackburn. Police were called shortly after 7pm on Wednesday, March 13 following a report of a crash between three vehicles on the Eastbound carriageway between
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'Out of our hands' say Bolton MPs as they get 5.5 per cent pay rise
Bolton MPs have said pay being “out of their hands” is the right thing, with parliamentarians pay set to rise to more than £90,000. This comes after the MPs’ expenses watchdog announced that their pay will rise by 5.5 per cent from April onwards
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'A case of whack-a-mole': Bolton MPs call for tougher rules for installing 5G masts
Two Bolton MPs have called for tougher planning rules on the installation of 5G masts, with one describing the current process like “whack-a-mole”. Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi and Bolton North East MP Mark Logan said they would back tougher
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Best Bolton restaurants and takeaways to open Iftar this Ramadan
"What should we eat for Iftar?" – This is a question on every Muslim’s mind in Ramadan as the month of fasting and charity is observed. Ramadan officially started on Sunday, March 10 in most of the Middle East and Monday, March 11 in Europe after
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All UK airports that won't be scrapping the 100ml liquid rule just yet
This summer, some airports in the UK will have new rules regarding how much liquids can be carried in hand luggage. However, not all airports will be scrapping the 100ml liquids restriction. If you’re wondering which airports will continue
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Giant slide part of Farnworth playground long before health and safety!
For anyone who grew up in the Sixties this was the kind of playground you are likely to remember. This photo is from the summer of 1965 and shows youngsters enjoying the playground in Farnworth complete with its swings, roundabouts and slide
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Why Northern will wake up passengers on World Sleep Day
Train operator Northern has warned sleepy passengers that they will be woken up during ticket inspections. The company, which operates services to Bolton station, has issued the warning ahead of World Sleep Day today ( Friday, March 15). Jason
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Bolton university opens two new buildings in 'heart of vibrant city
Bolton’s hometown university has officially opened two new buildings for partnership courses in Manchester. They are a new performing arts and dance studio at Shockout Arts, in the Valo Building, Old Trafford and the UoB Manchester building based
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Taxi boss to bring in 'Batman' scheme for drivers to keep town safe at night
A taxi boss who launched his “Batman” scheme to help drivers keep people safe at night says he hopes to expand the scheme to Bolton. Shaz Malik, of the Chorley Taxi Association (CTA), says that his project, which encourages members of his organisation
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Secondary school pupils help make the area they live in brighter and cleaner
Young people have been digging deep to make a difference within the community they live in. Harper Green School pupils have been working with the Ground Breakers Community Garden Project, to make the area brighter and cleaner. Projects include
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'Significant changes' in third bid to build house on green belt
A third attempt to demolish a historic set of stables and build a house has been put forward. Two previous bids to build over the Hilltop Stables on George's Lane, Horwich, have already been thrown out by Bolton Council in recent years. But
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The Buff presents: Prince Charming, and ticking off the monkeys on our back
WELCOME back to The Buff, where ridicule is nothing to be scared of... Dandy highwaymen Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt take you back to 1981 when Wanderers last beat Derby County for three points and Adam and the Ants ruled the airwaves. It was a simpler
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Councillor in hot water for fence with no planning permission
A Farnworth councillor is in hot water for putting up a fence without planning permission at his house in Great Lever. Nadeem Ayub put up the fence without planning permission at his house on Lowther Street in the last few months. Cllr Ayub
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TikTok star with 1.9m followers who ‘mocks super rich’ to publish book
A social media star, who is known as ‘the Robin Hood’ of TikTok for his funny viral videos, is preparing to publish a book. Shabaz Ali, known as Shabaz Says on TikTok, is releasing his book I’m Rich, You’re Poor: How to Give Social Media a Reality
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String of big name companies find new 'perfect base' at Bolton business park
A string of big name companies have moved to a commercial park just outside of Bolton. In total eight new companies have now set up offices on Parklands, just next to Middlebrook Retail Park. Also joining them have been telecom provider Firstcom
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Wanderers must keep cool heads at Derby, insists Ian Evatt
Ian Evatt believes cool heads will prevail as Wanderers prepare to take on promotion rivals Derby at Pride Park. A positive result would give the Whites a big boost heading into the international break before returning for the final block of fixtures
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Latest planning applications for Bolton - What's going on down your street?
Five new flats could be created in Bolton town centre. This is one of a wide variety of planning projects recently put before Bolton Council. The new flats will be created out of the ground, first and second floor of a building on Bradshawgate
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Derby boss Paul Warne's verdict on Wanderers and Ian Evatt
Derby boss Paul Warne admits his side’s clash with Wanderers is a game “neither team will want to lose”. The Rams currently sit second in the table, a point above Wanderers, following their 2-1 win against Reading in midweek. Warne hopes they
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Father and son jump out of the window to escape house fire as daughter raises alarm
A heartbroken family grieving the death of a wife and mother, have suffered another devastating blow after a fire broke out at their home on Mother's Day. Andrew Barton and his teenage children, Luke and Lorna, were at their Bromley Cross home
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The staggering eye-watering cost of repairing Bolton's roads has been revealed
The full cost of Bolton’s roads repair backlog now stands at close to £100M. Bolton Council has confirmed that despite recently receiving an extra £1M from the government, the total one-off cost to get the borough’s highways fully repaired stands
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A real local with great atmosphere offers something for all the family
Every week we love to shine the spotlight on some of the best local venues that the borough has to offer, in our Pub of the Week feature. This week we spoke to the manager and landlord of The White Horse to see what their pub was all about.
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A Bolton organisation that really does care celebrates a very special anniversary
Bolton Carers Support is this year celebrating 30 years of caring for the thousands of men and women who look after a relative, friend or neighbour at home. This army of individuals underpins daily life across the borough, providing support and