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Farnworth woman’s fear as building goes up in flames and roof collapses
A Farnworth woman has spoken of her fear that something ‘would blow up’ as a fire tore through a derelict property in Farnworth leading to its roof caving in. Residents on and around St Germain Street were warned to close their windows and doors
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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt has his say after Wanderers' 1-0 defeat at Derby
IAN Evatt watched his Wanderers slip four points off the automatic promotion spots with seven games to go but roared: “It is not over!” Beaten by a Kane Wilson header in the 78th minute of a tense top-of-the-table clash at Pride Park, the Bolton
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Residents on street told to close windows as crews tackle fire
8:58pm That concludes our live coverage. You can read more coverage of this incident here.
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'There wasn't anything in it' - Warne's honest verdict on win against Bolton
Derby boss Paul Warne admitted they had goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith to thank following their 1-0 win against Wanderers. Wildsmith made a fine stop to keep out Jon Dadi Bodvarsson’s header from close range during the first half. He also denied George
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Suspected drug driver with no insurance arrested for bail breach
A suspected drug driver has had his car seized in Breightmet. According to Greater Manchester Police, the driver, who was on bail and only had a provisional driving licence, was found to be driving without insurance while under the influence of
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MATCH REPORT: Wanderers sunk by Wilson header to damage promotion hopes
WANDERERS’ automatic promotion chances were dealt a severe blow after former transfer target Kane Wilson’s header settled a fiercely contested clash at Derby County. The wing-back headed home from Callum Elder’s corner in the 78th minute to give
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Tesco unable to deliver groceries due to 'technical issues' as well as Sainsbury's
Tesco has become the second UK supermarket today (March 16) unable to deliver some customers' online grocery orders due to "technical issues". A spokesperson said: "We are working to fix a technical issue which has meant we have had to cancel some
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Derby County 1-0 Bolton Wanderers - as it happened
5:41pm Better team. Missed chances. Lost. Seen it before. #BWFC — The Burnden Way (@BurndenWay) March
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Ex-Emmerdale actress releases song she played to her beloved mum in her final days
Soap star Amy Nuttall has recreated a song to help with her grief which she played to her mum in the final days before she died. The song is a tribute to her mum, Elaine, who tragically died from a brain tumour. After losing her mum to a glioblastoma
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Comet passing by UK ‘once every 71 years’ now visible at night – best way to see
A comet that passes by earth "once every 71 years" is currently visible in the night sky but what is the best way to see it? Astronomers say 12P/Pons-Brooks is growing brighter and there is a possibility sky gazers will be able to see it with the
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Sainsbury’s ‘technical issues’ affecting online grocery deliveries for customers
Sainsbury’s has said it is experiencing “technical issues” at some of its stores meaning it will not be able to fulfil the “vast majority” of online grocery deliveries. The supermarket chain said this morning, Saturday March 16, it was “working
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Comet which passes by once every 71 years now visible in the night sky
You’ve heard of stargazing, but have you ever heard of comet gazing? Well people will be able to spot a comet in the night sky in the coming weeks. A comet that passes by Earth every 71 years is currently visible in the night sky using binoculars
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There’s no Riddle as two Steve’s finish duathlon
Burnden Road Runner Steve Riddle took friend Ste Evans to compete in the Fire Fighters Duathlon, staged by Epic Events, and performed well. The event is a unique celebration of the two sporting disciplines because of its association with Greater
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Lostockers celebrate awards night before hitting the trails
Lostock AC held its annual award ceremony with members’ achievements in the past 12 months celebrated. The first awards were presented for cross country with captain James Jackson winning his age category and other awards presented to Paul Edwards
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Harrier Julian writes own script in Bronte country
Julian Goudge was the pick of the bunch as four Horwich Harriers took to Bronte country to compete in the 31.7-mile Haworth Hobble fell race. Goudge came home third MV50 after five hours on the moors, with Colin Gregory not far behind in 5hrs 27mins
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Bolton men’s seconds shocked by lowly neighbours Bury
With just four games remaining, no Bolton Hockey Club team is in a better position than the men’s seconds. Having only dropped points on four occasions all season, they went into last weekend’s clash against Bury seconds sitting top of North West
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Iconic locomotives with royal connections arrive in Bury
Two legendary locomotives with royal connections arrived in town yesterday, Thursday, with rail enthusiasts celebrating their history this weekend. The Legends of Steam event takes place from today, Friday, to Sunday with two locomotive icons,
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Tragic death of 39-year-old who was 'loved by everyone'
A Bolton man 'loved by everyone' died at the age of just 39-years-old, an inquest heard. Craig Hilton was described as having a 'bubbly personality' was found at his home in Red Lane, Breightmet in November last year. A relative came to his
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Why founder members Bolton and Derby show finances must be fixed in EFL
IT says a lot about the rich heritage of both Bolton Wanderers and Derby County that the two clubs have met more than 90 times in the top-flight, dating back to the very first weekend of the Football League. Two founder members, both of whom teetered
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Why Bolton must be 'brave' against 'aggressive' Derby press
Ian Evatt insists that Wanderers must be “brave” on the ball to beat Derby’s press this afternoon. The Bolton boss expects Paul Warne’s side to “come after us”, spurred on by a bumper crowd at Pride Park. “He is a very experienced manager and
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Conservation group appeal for more volunteers to help wildlife
A borough conservation group is looking for more people to join its ranks to continue improving wildlife habitats. The Bolton Conservation Volunteers, which was set up in 1986, works with the council to improve wildlife spaces. One of the areas
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Drug dealer found with heroin and crack cocaine after police chase
A man from Scotland was caught with drugs in Bolton after a police chase. William Barnes was found with £1,700 of heroin and crack cocaine, £260 in cash and a phone which indicated he had been selling the drugs. Bolton Magistrates Court heard
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Bolton residents trained to catch speeding motorists to reduce crashes
Bolton is one of five hotspots for speeding to be targeted by a Community Speedwatch scheme launched by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Residents are to be trained to record the details of anti-social drivers on their roads and to report them
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'Serious questions' as homes all over Bolton get 'unsigned' council energy letters
"Serious questions" were raised after letters with Bolton Council headings were sent “unsigned" and "without contact details”, encouraging people to apply for an energy scheme. Bolton Town Hall heard how the letters were delivered to people all
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Could baby Evelyn be the youngest Wanderers fan to attend a match?
Could Evelyn Wall be the youngest Bolton Wanderers fan to have attended a match? Evelyn Wall was only 11 days old when she attended her very first Wanderers match with her parents, Alex and Alice Wall at home against Cambridge on March 2. Alice
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Co-op Live fans to get free bus and tram travel in opening season
Fans heading to the first Co-op Live events will be able to enjoy an extra benefit free of charge. Bosses have announced that ticket holders for its opening season will have tram or city centre shuttle bus travel included with the price of admission
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McDonald's restaurants in the Bolton area ranked from best to worst
McDonald’s is one of the most well-known fast-food chains in the world and there are plenty of their restaurants in Bolton. Some may wonder how the individual restaurants stack up across the area, so we decided to rank them by their score on Google
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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Oxford blown away and consistency
But can Bolton do it consistently? By Liam Hatton Bolton needed to rebound, something to shout about after last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Exeter City. A late Eoin Toal goal salvaged a point after a disastrous start to the second half, but if
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Fears new Bee Network buses could catch fire
New electric buses operating in Greater Manchester are subject to a safety notice because of fears they could catch fire. The notice has been issued to 50 zero-emission buses in the Bee Network’s fleet as part of a nationwide recall of 1,800 vehicles
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Expensive journeys - excuses given in court for not showing a valid train ticket
Excuses for not showing a valid ticket while on train have included having recently left prison to a mobile phone running out of battery. A number of people from Bolton were summoned to court for failure to provide a train ticket on request.
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No surprises: Wanderers are prepared for Derby, Gayle and Co, says Ian Evatt
Wanderers will be prepared for Dwight Gayle – and anything else Derby County can throw at them at Pride Park today. Ian Evatt is confident his players are primed for a huge game at the top of the League One table, and what could be a pivotal weekend
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Historic England names Bolton heritage buildings at risk of being lost
A number of precious buildings in the borough steeped in history are at risk of being lost. Historic England makes a list of which listed buildings are in danger due to decay and other reasons. And a number from Bolton have made the list.
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Calls for action after park wall 'offensive' graffiti and fire reported
Residents are calling for action to be taken after a number of anti-social behaviour incidents at a park in Bolton. Barlow Park in Sharples has been subject to a number of incidents with one being offensive graffiti sprayed on the wall of a cabin
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Drug dealer held man captive for weeks, 'forced him to strip and pretend to be a dog'
A drug dealer held a man captive, forcing him to “strip and pretend to be a dog”, because he owed him money. Danish Dar, 24, held his victim at prisoner at a flat in Bolton town centre for two weeks, the longest stretch of false imprisonment a
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Bolton graduate's epic role on hit TV show Gladiators came 'out of the blue'
It's one of the biggest shows on television and landing a role on it was epic for a University of Bolton graduate. Alfie Martin has been playing a key part in the return of the hit 90s game show Gladiators. The series returned to TV in January