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Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway viewers slam 'awful kids TV' segment
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway brought back an old feature from prior series of the show which saw some compare it to kids TV. In the 'What's Next' section Ant and Dec removed their earpieces and had no idea what was going to happen on the
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Gladiators viewers love 'hilarious' Legend excuse for poor performance in game
The second semi-final of the 2024 series of Gladiators saw many viewers have a good laugh at an excuse Legend pulled out to explain his poor performance in a game. Legend went up against contestant Wesley in 'The Edge' game letting him past a few
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Gladiators viewers all have same complaint over Mark Clattenburg 'nonsense' call
The second semi-final of the 2024 series of Gladiators saw many viewers complain about a decision made by referee Mark Clattenburg. This concerned the opening game of 'Duel' where contestant Wesley went up against the gladiator Giant. Duel
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'We have banned a lot of kids'-reaction as police given extra powers this evening
Shopkeepers and residents have spoken about youths 'running riot' in Little Lever after police implemented another dispersal order to deal with the issues of anti-social behaviour in the village. Greater Manchester Police put the orders in place
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Aldi's Dual Basket Air Fryer is back on sale and there's a reason its a sellout
In recent years, one kitchen gadget has become the most popular of its time. Offering to save energy and money, the humble air fryer has been soaring off supermarket shelves like a Wonka golden ticket. What some call a kitchen gadget breakthrough
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DWP PIP payments set to increase next month - how much will you get
People in receipt of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could see their payments rise by up to £555 across the year from April. The amount of money being sent to PIP claimants by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase next month
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Man injured in 'shooting' reported on Bolton street
A man was injured in what appears to be gunfire on a Bolton street. Police were called to Mercia Street, Deane at around 9.30pm on the evening of Thursday March 21. The Bolton News understands a gun was fired and a man was shot and injured
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Police powers ramped up as youths cause 'alarm and distress' for 2nd day running
Another wide-ranging ramping up of police powers has been authorised after reports of “unknown youths” causing “harassment, alarm and distress.” The dispersal order, the second such order in two days, will be in force across the Little Lever area
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Police want to speak to this man after 'high value' alcohol stolen at least 3 times
Police want to speak to a man with a “distinctive tattoo” in connection with a string of thefts of “high value” alcohol from a supermarket. The alcohol is believed to have been stolen from the branch of Tesco in Cross Street, Hindley, at least
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Lancashire beauty spot with ‘gorgeous landscapes’ among best places to travel
A Lancashire beauty spot has been named among the 10 best places to travel to this spring in a new list by National Geographic. Introducing the list, National Geographic said: “Whether you’re longing to fill your lungs with sea air or are looking
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Comparing Aldi’s chocolate bunnies to Lindt - I'm stunned they tasted like this
It was only a few years ago when I tried my first ever Lindt bunny after my cousin bought me one for Easter, and it was a groundbreaking moment. I know they are not the cheapest chocolate to buy but I totally understand the hype – I crave them
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8 Primark bargains ( that are £5 or less) that could save you up to £130
One Primark shopper has shared eight items in her basket that she picked up for £5 or less each. Elish Stout-Cairns, a bargain hunter from Newcastle, spoke to the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk where she gave them a peak at her top picks
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Elderly couple lost on motorway after 'driving for 10 hours'
An elderly couple visiting from Wales needed to be guided to safety after "getting lost" on the motorway for 10 hours. Greater Manchester Police reported in the early hours of the morning of Friday, March 22, that the couple had been reported lost
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BBC Death in Paradise star quits show after five years in dramatic episode
A star of the BBC crime drama Death in Paradise is set to be exiting the popular show after nearly five years. It comes as Bolton School old boy Ralf Little, who plays DI Neville Parker, is expected to make his final appearance in the show on Sunday
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Police looking for youth after assault , can you help?
Police are searching for a youth after an assault at a tram stop. The assault took place at around 4.50pm on Thursday at Radcliffe Metrolink Station. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are now looking for a young man described as being between
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Fly tipping fines totalling £1,000s handed out in just a week
Ten “illegal dumping” fines totalling thousands of pounds have been handed down across an area of Bolton in the space of just a week. The fines were given out around the Rumworth area, which includes parts of Deane and Daubhill, coming to around
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Huge UK pub chain is giving away free pints this week, but only if it rains
Brits can grab a free pint this week as UK-wide pub chain Greene King gives away 100,000 free pints. However, the free pints will only be offered if it rains. Recent research by Greene King discovered that while 81% of Brits think rain is quintessentially
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Firefighters called out to kitchen blaze
Three dogs were rescued by firefighters from a kitchen blaze started by a tumble drier. The blaze broke out at a house on Highclove Lane, Boothstown, at around 11.30pm on the evening of Friday, March 22. Firefighters from Farnworth Fire Station
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Lostockers feel just gr-eight after sole-searching in Wigan
Eight Lostockers performed well last Sunday at the annual Wigan Half-Marathon. Not the easiest of half-marathons, with 194m of climbing all condensed together between 10-15k, the course started downhill and gradually levelled out into a pleasantly
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Rapist who assaulted woman in her own home 'showed no remorse'
A rapist who assaulted a woman in her own home showed “no remorse for his actions”, police have said. Jordan Taylor, 30, had met the woman outside Wythenshawe Hospital in August last year and ended up going back to her home in Stockport. But
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Winter Hill quartet do better than a Hobble at Haworth
Winter Hill Runners, Donna Kelsall, Albert Sunter, Toney Donnelly and David Colgan made the trip to Haworth in Yorkshire to compete in the Haworth Hobble and enjoyed the test. The Howarth Hobble fell race is a challenging event set in the rugged
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Andy ‘Dun’ well to finish as top Vet 65 at the Wigan Half
With a mix of closed roads, live entertainment and fancy bling, the Wigan Running Festival is a popular choice for Burnden Road Runners and this year was no exception as a group of eight made the short trip. While a large contingent from the club
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Car abandoned after police see it 'driving at speed'
A car was left abandoned after police say they saw it “driving at speed.” Officers were on patrol in the Halliwell area when they say they saw the car being driven on Oxford Grove. They later found it abandoned and on investigating further
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In between the lines: Experts give their view on the League One promotion chase
AS the promotion battle in League One nears its final month, we asked reporters involved at each of the top six clubs to give their thoughts on what lies ahead. While the mood among Wanderers supporters remains somewhat fragile following defeat
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Villager's call for action after car crashes into house
A villager is calling for measures to be implemented to prevent cars from crashing into his house. George Birch moved to Egerton just 18 months ago, one of Bolton's most picturesque places to live', when a car crashed into the front wall of his
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'Almost 2 hours to find a space' patients' frustration over hospital parking
A couple have raised concerns over parking issues at Royal Bolton Hospital saying it took them nearly two hours to find a space. Pensioners Ruth and Syd Oliver, aged 79 and 82, drove to Royal Bolton Hospital from their home in Astley Bridge on
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Easter celebrations from around Bolton in the 80s caught on camera
It’s almost Easter which comes really early this year - next Friday is Good Friday - and this got us to thinking about this special holiday from years gone by. We have delved into the archive and come up with a selection of photographs from the
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Popular Bolton bakers celebrate new chapter by teaming up with recently opened cafe
A mother and daughter duo who set up a bakery in their home are celebrating a new chapter - by providing their delicious bakes to a new town centre cafe. Isabella Riding, 21, set up Bella’s Bakes in 2017 at just 14-years-old, and she joined forces
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'Something has to be done' - Bolton CEO call for Premier League to revive talks
Wanderers CEO Neil Hart would love to see a breakthrough in talks between the Premier League and the EFL over a new funding deal – but admits he isn’t holding his breath. With official plans for an independent football regulator put before parliament
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Transformation of bar by designer to the stars proves to be huge hit
A bar's new look is proving to a be a real hit with customers after undergoing a stylish transformation by an interior designer to the stars. The clubhouse at Tonge Cricket Club has been refurbished, with its members' lounge and function room having
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Manchester hotel named among UK's best for under £150 a night
A Manchester hotel has been named among 35 of the UK’s best for £150 a night in a new list by The Times. Introducing the list, The Times said: “Each year our Times Travel experts scour the UK for the very best hotels, visiting hundreds of properties
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Plans put forward for historic ex-town centre bar building which housed a bar
A historic building that had once been home to a town centre bar could be converted into new flats. The space above the former Shots Bar Club on Bradshawgate has been empty since the venue closed several years ago. But now a scheme has been
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New takeaway is delighting visitors to Bolton town centre
A new Turkish takeaway is delighting visitors to Bolton town centre. Favourites on the menu fresh shawarma and fatayer being served everyday. Antalya Turkish is run by co-owner Ibrahim Abdullahi who makes fresh fatayer and shawarma wraps, every
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Family of man who died after 'unlawful force' can 'begin to grieve' after inquest
The family of a Bolton man who died after 'unlawful force' was applied has said they can "now begin to grieve" after an inquest into his death took place seven years following his death. David Molloy died in September 2017 after a disturbance at
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Latest planning applications for Bolton - What's going on down your street?
Two new houses with a “plant room” behind a brick wall could be set to be built. If approved, the new houses will be built off Evergreen Avenue, Horwich, BL6 5GQ. You can see the application yourself by going to Bolton Council’s online planning
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Danger driver caused head on crash after ‘truly appalling' bid to escape from police
A speeding driver caused a head on crash after a "truly appalling" bid to escape from police. Benjamin Dowie, 42, had been driving a white Honda through Bolton at around 6.30pm on the evening of January 28 this year when police saw him on School
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If you don't claim your birthday freebies, this is your sign to start
I celebrated my birthday two weeks ago and while I received lovely cards and presents from loved ones, I was also lucky enough to receive some freebies for…well, doing pretty much nothing. I’m signed up to several emails from different retailers
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WATCH: Three strange unidentified objects - UFOs - leave resident mystified
A Farnworth resident has been left mystified after spotting three strange objects in the sky. Stuart MacDonald, 62, was walking his dog on Frederick Street, close to where he lives, when he saw a bright orange light in the sky one after the other
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YASMIN QURESHI: Government must act on dentistry crisis
This week, it was World Oral Health Day on 20 March and here in the UK oral healthcare is in its worst state since the introduction of NHS dentistry in 1948. I took the opportunity on World Oral Health Day to raise a point of order in Parliament
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Check your cupboards! These childhood items could earn you a fortune
A team of storage experts have urged Brits to check their cupboards for these childhood items that could earn them a fortune. Spring clean season is here which means many of us will be heating into our dusty old attics and cramped garages to sort
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Four years on: Looking back at the impact of first Covid lockdown on Bolton
Today marks the fourth anniversary of a day when everyone's lives in Bolton and afield changed beyond belief. Back on March 23, 2020, the then Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the country stating people must stay at home and certain businesses