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High Street chain shuts shop in Bolton while neighbouring store stages huge sale
The Body Shop in Bolton has now closed while its neighbouring branch has a huge sale on before it shuts. Bolton and Bury stores were the latest to be announced in a list of 75 closures put out last month. Shoppers were at the Bury store today
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X Factor singer who starred on reality show marries and celebrates wedding in Bolton
An X Factor star has married her long-term partner in Bolton before celebrating at Farnworth Cricket Club. Samantha Chawner married her partner Matthew Parkinson at Bolton’s Albert Halls on Friday, March 15, before having a reception at Farnworth
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Police warning after 'lock snap' burglaries see vehicles stolen
Greater Manchester Police is appealing for information and CCTV footage after a spate of burglaries in Harwood resulted in vehicles being stolen. Officers are asking for information and CCTV footage, including from video doorbells, concerning four
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Family's tribute to 'shining light in all our lives' who died in motorway crash
The family of a woman who died in a crash on the M65 have paid tribute to “a shining light in all our lives”. Victoria Goodwin, 32, believed to be from Oldham, died in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the crash, which happened on Wednesday
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Police warn of 'unacceptable behaviour' after recovering motorbike
A stolen motorbike has been recovered by police in Little Lever. On Saturday, the force said police community support officer Jackson was told about an abandoned bike by a resident while officers met residents in a ‘street surgery’ session on Fifth
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FAN GALLERY: Bolton supporters pack out Pride Park away end
See if you can spot yourself in our fan gallery from Wanderers' trip to Derby County.
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Meet the Absolutely Fabulous icon who will guest star in Coronation Street
Absolutely Fabulous icon and acclaimed comedian Helen Lederer will guest star in Coronation Street over the coming weeks, alongside Ken Barlow (William Roache CBE). Silver Fox Ken will “prove he still has what it takes to woo the ladies” when he
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The Big Match Verdict: Wanderers look ready but there's one thing missing...
Should Wanderers play with such commitment in the final seven games they may yet achieve something truly astonishing but not without discovering an element of good fortune. Ian Evatt was spot on when he said the automatic promotion race was not
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Customer speaks out Zamzam lab test reveals 'discrepancies'
A distributor of Zamzam water in the UK has issued a warning to people about products being advertised on social media claiming to contain the holy water. It follows concerns water is bottled and sourced outside of Saudi Arabia and being shipped
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Comic Con Mania to come to Bolton with celebrity guests announced
Bolton has been chosen as one of the first locations in a tour of Comic Con Mania. The new series of Comic Cons by Monopoly Events is similar to the big UK wide tours, but this time they will take place on one day, provide cheaper tickets, with
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Day the earth opened up on waste ground in Astley Bridge
Residents look on trying to work out where the giant sink hole close to their homes had come from. This photo was taken in July 1964 after the large crater on spare land off Old Road at Astley Bridge suddenly appeared overnight. There
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Free rat catching service for homes in Bolton as rodent infestations rise
A free service to control rats in homes is to be introduced by Bolton Council after neighbours fell out over 'who owns the rats'. The decision was made after the authority said that since charges were introduced for domestic pest control, there
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Dozens gather in Bolton town centre street to welcome opening of charity shop
A new shop has opened in Bolton town centre to back a charity which supports young people. A chord was cut and people gathered in the street for the opening of YMCA's new store on Market Street. A sign had been put out outside the building
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Community group says internet is providing ‘digital coat’ for users
A Bolton community group which helps the homeless and the vulnerable has been able to expand their services thanks to free internet. Urban Outreach is being supplied high speed broadband thanks to a campaign by Opus Broadband. The team said
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Decision on installing 'Communications Hubs' across town centre
A bid to install 'Communications Hubs' across Bolton town centre concluded with the approval of three out of five of the units. JCDecaux applied for planning permission for five sites at Bolton Interchange, Deansgate, Newport Street and Oxford
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Bolton's next generation of plumbers are leading the fight against climate change
Apprentices in Bolton are helping to bring about a cleaner greener future for everyone as they are trained using the latest technology. Bolton College is to launch a new apprenticeship using its pioneering green technology it installed three years
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Woman, 34, died at hospital after being assessed by mental health team, inquest told
A Bolton woman was found dead at hospital a day after she was admitted following an overdose. Fatimah Adda, aged 34, died at the Royal Bolton Hospital earlier this month. An inquest into her death opened at Bolton Coroners Court. Neil McCaffery
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Places for Everyone approved amid concern from councillors
Bolton Council approved a blueprint for the development of all but one borough of Greater Manchester over the next 15 years after a decade in the works. Places for Everyone (PfE) was passed at the town hall this week in spite of a claim from one
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'I was abducted by aliens in the 90s', says UFO group member
A member of a North West UFO group has told of his experience of being "abducted" by aliens. UFO Identified, a group of “like-minded” people with an interest in the paranormal, visited Tandle Hill Country Park on Friday. It was while there
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A special mission is underway in Bolton - and you can help complete it
Lynn Meadowcroft has a special mission for 2024 – to recruit 30 new volunteers for Bolton Carers Support. This would not only be part of the organisation’s celebrations of its 30th anniversary but also a kickstart to Lynn’s new job as its Volunteers
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Magistrates deal with theft, abusive behaviour, criminal damage and driving offences
A number of people from Bolton have recently been in court. Magistrates have dealt with a variety of offences including criminal damage, threatening behaviour, theft and motoring offences. Wesley Trevett carried out threatening behaviour causing
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"Beloved" radio DJ to host local carnival this summer
A "beloved" radio DJ will host a carnival this summer. Danny Matthews of Central Radio North West will be at Adlington Carnival this year, with the event scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. With years of experience
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Bolton is home to one of the richest habitats in Greater Manchester
Work is being undertaken to preserve a rare habitat in Doffcocker. The lodge is home to one of the largest reedbeds in Greater Manchester but it is under threat by willow trees. Now a conservation group is undertaking work to ensure the reedbed
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Rescued cat ' close to death' on the road to recovery after being taken in by shelter
A cat found desperately ill with liver failure is being cared for by a local animal rescue charity. Diefers Legacy Animal Rescue, Bolton, have named the British Longhair cat, Wolfie, and say he was found with matted and flea-ridden fur with severe
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First chance to see inside plans for £3.5M historic town hall revamp
A special event will be held to give people a first look at how multimillion pound works to revamp an historic town hall are shaping up. The future of the terracotta stone Westhoughton Town Hall has long been a point of debate, having been out
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16,000 vital items heading to Ukraine from Bolton thanks to your kind donations
An urgent appeal day for supplies for children and soldiers in Ukraine saw thousands of items donated this week. Members of the Bolton Ukrainian Cultural Centre hosted an urgent appeal day on March 14 asking for donations of nappies, incontinence
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Bolton's Diane Morgan back with series three of comedy Mandy - this is when
The latest instalment of a comedy series created by and starring Bolton actress Diane Morgan is set to air at the end of the month. Mandy will return to screens for series three which follows a hapless, jobless heroine whose daft adventures mostly
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'There is no panic' - Evatt says Derby show was one of the best of his reign
IAN Evatt stood firm after defeat at Derby County, maintaining his side’s performance was one of the best of his time at Wanderers. Kane Wilson’s second half header left Bolton empty handed at Pride Park, and now four points adrift of the Rams
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Bolton Wanderers fared in the 1-0 defeat at Derby County
WANDERERS (3-1-4-2). JOEL COLEMAN…6. Handling was solid and didn’t have an especially busy day considering Derby’s tendency to bomb the box. Mendez-Laing’s first half chance seemed to catch him out a tad. GETHIN JONES…6. Got caught
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The Bolton man, 93, playing the recorder for the public rain or shine
Undeterred by rain, 93-year-old Brian can be found on his perch outside TSB in Bolton town centre in most weather conditions. The born-and-bred Boltonian, who did not wish to share his surname, has been playing the recorder since 1935, when he
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How a 'mid-life' Jobcentre scheme helped Bolton man get his 'dream job'
A man helped get his “dream job” working with Bolton’s biggest housing provider thanks to a new Jobcentre scheme. The Department for Work and Pensions launched its “Mid-Life MOT” programme with the aim of getting people over the age of 50 back
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New plans put forward for 'eyesore' empty land
A new vehicle repair garage could be built on vacant land which has been branded an 'eyesore'. The space off Back Tonge Moor Road has been empty for many years, prompting fears that it could become a magnet for fly tipping and anti-social behaviour
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Walk this way and discover the mysteries of one of Bolton's most visited attractions
Visitors to an historic Bolton estate should walk this way to find more about its fascinating past. For not only can they take in the glorious views at Smithills Estate, but thanks to the work of volunteers, walkers can find out more about its
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Release date announced for drama written by Bolton's Andrew Buchan and filmed in town
A new drama series which was partly filmed in Westhoughton and is written by acclaimed Bolton actor, Andrew Buchan, has a release date – and there is not long to wait. Six-part series Passenger will hit screens on Sunday, March 24 at 9pm on ITV1
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Dancers wow judges at Strictly event for Bolton Hospice - with Radio 1 DJ on panel
Bolton Hospice has hosted another successful ‘Strictly Learn to Dance’ fundraiser. More than £35,000 was raised for the hospice as part of the annual event, which saw 19 couples practice dancing for 12 weeks before performing in front of a panel