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Celebrity Big Brother champion is crowned - and he's from Bolton
Reality star Bolton born David Potts has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother. The Ibiza Weekender star beat Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin to the title, after Coronation Street actor Colson Smith placed third
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King ‘so proud’ of ‘beloved daughter-in-law’ Kate’s courage after cancer new
The King is “so proud” of the Princess of Wales for her courage in speaking out about her cancer diagnosis and remains in the “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”, Buckingham Palace has said. Charles, who is also being treated for
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Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video statement
Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer, she has announced. Revealing her diagnosis in an emotional video message, the Princess said: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” She added: “In January, I underwent
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WATCH: 'Vibrant' new park opened to public and look inside new food hall
The first new town centre park in over 120 years has been opened to the public. A ribbon cutting ceremony held at the new Elizabeth Park, named in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II, on Ashburner Street also served as a first look at Bolton
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Police given additional powers after youths cause 'harassment, alarm and distress'
Police have been given extra powers after village youths have been causing 'harassment, alarm and distress'. Officers can order people out of parts of Little Lever after implementing a dispersal order. The order is in place around the Dove
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The childish prank that could land you with a £2,500 fine
People have been warned they could be prosecuted for seemingly harmless ‘friendly banter’, with fines of up to £2,500 or a charge of criminal damage possible. If you spot a car that is particularly grubby, you must resist the urge to run your finger
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What UK plants and flowers are the most poisonous to humans?
With the spring and summer upon us, many will be looking to get out and enjoy Britain's great outdoors. However, there a number of plants and flowers native to the UK and Ireland that are poisonous to humans and their pets. If you're interested
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How do I keep foxes out of my garden without harming them?
Foxes are a common point of contention for some UK gardeners, with many enjoying their presence and others finding them annoying. Finding ways to safely deter foxes from a property is a common chore for people across the country with several natural
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Former police officer pleads guilty to sending images of suspect to wife
A former police officer from Oswaldtwistle is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to sending images of an injured suspect to his wife. Cameron Hanson, who worked as a police officer in the Ribble Valley, changed his plea for one of the 16 counts
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Husband convinced wife he could watch her afar using 'spiritual power', court hears
A Nigerian husband convinced his wife he could watch her using "spiritual power" - and made her sign a contract promising she'd never lie, a court heard. Lukman Shonibare, 44, of Kings Road, Sale, told wife Lyndsay his powers meant he'd seen her
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The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175
You should check your change, your wallets and down the back of your sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 350 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £186.99 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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Nationwide apologises to customers as IT issue delays payments
Nationwide has apologised to customers after payments in and out of accounts were delayed on Friday morning. The issue affected all payments at the building society, with Nationwide saying there was a problem impacting its Faster Payments system
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Bolton man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after fatal M62 crash
A man from Bolton has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving on the M62. It comes more than two years after the fatal crash on the motorway near Burtonwood in September 2021. Emergency services rushed to the M62 eastbound between
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Bolton backing local famous face as he reaches the Celebrity Big Brother final
Bolton’s David Potts has made it to the Celebrity Big Brother final - and apparently he is the nation’s favourite Celebrity Big Brother housemate. The Little Lever Ibiza Weekender star has been revealed by BetVictor Casino as the nation’s favourite
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Who left Celebrity Big Brother last night? See who was evicted ahead of the final
The last eviction of Celebrity Big Brother 2024 before the final was aired on ITV last night (March 22). Following Zeze Millz and Marisha Wallace’s exit on Tuesday (March 19), it was Heartstopper favourite Bradley Riches who left the house in a
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The 4 things drivers must do before car tax costs increase in April
Experts have issued warnings to UK drivers ahead of significant increase to car tax charges next month. Vehicle excise duty (VED) on all but the cleanest new and used cars will increase from April 1, with an increase of around 6 per cent expected
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The dangerous viral cleaning hacks you should avoid at all costs
Homeowners are being warned to avoid copying viral cleaning hacks that can cause hefty bills and fire hazards. Social media users have to taken to their platforms to share their special cleaning tips as many of us prepare for the big spring clean
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Aldi and Sainsbury's among supermarkets to issue 'do not eat' warnings
Aldi and Sainsbury's are among the UK supermarkets with "do not eat" warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, with reports of Aldi metal being found in products
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Warning to holidaymakers over hidden card fees - how to save money on holiday
Millions of holidaymakers have been warned about rip-off credit card fees ahead of the Easter weekend. Using your credit card to take out money at cash machines whilst abroad could prove expensive, with some cards charging £4.59 in fees on a £20
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Latest after street fight breaks out involving several men
Police are continuing to investigate after a fight broke out among several men on a street in Bolton and a car windows were smashed in. They confirmed no arrests have been made. Officers swarmed Cannon Street, Deane, at around 4.30pm yesterday
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Officers come to the rescue of elderly couple who got lost on a visit from Wales
Traffic officers came to rescue of an elderly couple who got lost in Manchester after a trip to the city from Wales. Reports the pair were lost came in last night and Greater Manchester Police's Traffic Unit located the car on the M60 after a search
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Whites legend to join March of the Day in support of ex-player Stephen Darby
Club legend John McGinlay will be representing Wanderers in support of ‘March of the Day’. Former footballers Marcus Stewart and Stephen Darby are holding one of the biggest fundraising events for the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation to raise awareness
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O’Brien’s aim is for positive ending
Daisy Hill host promotion-chasing South Liverpool at the Plumb Factory Stadium in the North West Counties League First Division North tomorrow (3pm) looking to build on a midweek win at Nelson. The Merseysiders are handily placed in the promotion
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Convicted murderer still on the run a month after police put out 'wanted' appeal
A convicted murderer has been on the run from police for over a month. Eden Lomax, 27, was jailed as a 17-year-old boy in 2013 for a single punch attack that killed a man in Bolton town centre in 2013. In February this year police said that
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Shares, Sharon and the Swiss consortium: The changing face of Bolton's boardroom
Wanderers' boardroom has been a battle ground, an ivory tower and even a place of mediation in the last couple of decades but now provides an altogether more peaceful place to plan for the future. Just five years ago, Bolton’s owner had not been
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Thousands of illegal vapes seized as shops and petrol stations raided in crackdown
Around 12,000 illegal vapes have been seized across the streets of Bolton over the last six months, officials say. This comes amid an ongoing crackdown by trading standards officers across the borough, with a number of raids having taken place
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WATCH: Scheme to bring 'life and vibrancy' to town centre 'a matter of months away'
One of the biggest housing developments in the borough is “a matter of months” from bringing “life and vibrancy” to a long-overlooked shopping precinct. The Farnworth Green scheme is set to be made up of dozens of new houses, with new shops, cafes
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Student who 'wanted to be one of the bad boys' threatened to throw acid in ex's face
A law student who “wanted to be one of the bad boys” as a drug delivery driver threatened to throw acid in his ex-partner’s face. Mostafa Al-Saleh, 24, had met the young woman in 2017 when he was a college student, appearing to be a “normal, caring
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Welcoming pub outlines its plans for the future after new face takes over
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 new landlady of The Beaumont Arms, Sally May, after she took over a few days ago
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Hypnotist used ‘insidious tactics’ to hack social media and sell intimate photos
A hypnotist who hit the headlines after Bolton Council broke with tradition to allow him to perform in the town centre is now in prison for fraud and hacking. Robert Temple performed at the Albert Halls on February 10 after an application for a
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Off-licence bid blocked after it lost licence
A Farnworth off-licence which lost its licence is to remain without it after an application to restore it was unsuccessful. Farnworth Mini Market lost its licence at the start of this year after the discovery of illicit tobacco and other illegal
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Star-studded Easter panto coming to Bolton with tickets at just £10
Soap stars are heading to Bolton this Easter — oh yes they are! Coronation Street star, Steven Arnold and Eastenders star Ricky Groves, will be starring in the Easter pantomime at the Albert Halls - which for a limited time only is just £10 per
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Bolton vets reacts to microchipping law to reunite stray cats with owners
A vet surgery in Bolton says the new law on microchipping cats will reunite stray cats with owners and encourage responsible cat ownership. Vets4Pets regularly puts out appeals to help find owners of either dead or injured cats who are so often
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Eagley Jazz Club presents The Night Owls
Band The Night Owls will be performing at Eagley Jazz Club next week. The musicians wowed the members last year and the club says the music is a real treat for 'trad jazz purists'. The band will be performing at Dunscar Conservative Club on
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Bolton's famous and influential faces to go on display in city centre exhibition
A number of famous faces from Bolton are among more than 100 'Greater Mancunians' involved in an exhibition to go on display in the city centre. The actor Maxine Peake and presenter Paddy McGuinness are amongst those to be snapped by photography
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Bike donation welcomed at Bolton Lads and Girls Club
Bolton Lads and Girls Club has welcomed a donation of 20 bicycles to its youth club. Croston Cycles’ Mark Gallagher personally delivered 20 bicycles to Bolton Lads and Girls Clubs’ Infinity building last week on Monday, March 11. The initiative
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Ruling on scheme to build billboard with 'continuous light' on Bolton street
A plan to install a new digital sign that would “emit light continuously” at the end of a Bolton street has been rejected. The plan would have seen an existing billboard at the corner of Hulton Lane and Wigan Road in Deane replaced by a 48-sheet
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Ambitious plans to create a 'green corridor' to link up Bolton's picturesque areas
A plan to create a green corridor linking up some of the borough's most picturesque places has been put forward by local councillors, who want to turn an old golf course into a country park. Ward councillors want to transform the old Harwood Open
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The Buff presents: Stranger things have happened at Bolton Wanderers
IT might be the international break – but that hasn’t stopped the headlines flowing at Bolton Wanderers. The Buff is back once again to guide you through the week’s news around the Toughsheet Stadium, which has included a potentially damaging defeat
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Wanderers still need owner injection but future plans in place, says CEO Hart
Wanderers have doubled their commercial returns in the last 12 months – but chief executive Neil Hart says the club is still reliant upon owner funding in their chase for Championship football. Painting a realistic picture of the financial situation
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Did you love school playtime and footy in the playground?
Here’s a great photo from the archives which we suspect will make many grown men nostalgic about their schooldays. Taken in 1958, it shows a game of playground football at Bromley Cross School. This is how your school shoes always ended up
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Patients make history as they are treated in new multi-million pound centre
The first patients have now been treated at Bolton’s new multimillion pound “one stop shop” scanning centre. The much-trailed community diagnostic centre has been under construction since April last year and is expected to deliver around 80,000