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Strictly Come Dancing stars pay tribute to Robin Windsor as dancer laid to rest
Strictly Come Dancing stars have paid tribute to Robin Windsor as the late professional dancer was laid to rest. A private funeral for Windsor, who died last month age 44, was held on Tuesday in his home town of Ipswich, Suffolk. He was paired
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England U21s cruise to victory against Luxembourg at Bolton
England Under-21s cruised to a 7-0 victory against Luxembourg in their first game at Bolton since 2002. There were more than 11,500 supporters in attendance at the Toughsheet Community Stadium as the Young Lions continued their strong form in Euro
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Worries caused by Temu 'free money' referral scheme as warning issued
The online marketplace Temu is running a giveaway offering users "free money" in exchange for new sign-ups but some shoppers have raised concerns about its legitimacy. Temu is known for its extremely cheap goods, and is running a promotion where
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McDonald's slashes price of Happy Meals by 40% ahead of Easter- how to get yours
McDonald’s is cutting the price of its Happy Meals for families this Easter with a 40% price drop. The new offer comes as the fast food chain announces its first-ever Happy Meal partnership with card game Uno with a variety of card packs available
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Going on a road trip? Car expert shares 7 ways to help your journey go smoothly
Are you organising a road trip this year? While the excitement for your next adventure might be building, it’s important your vehicle is as ready as you are. With some times of the year being more busy than others, a car expert has shared how you
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Stevenage boss Evans looking forward to 'special' Easter clash with Bolton
STEVE Evans says his Stevenage side deserve to be alongside the “giants” of League One. Standing just a point below the top six, Boro have defied the odds by being in promotion contention for most of the campaign to date. After salvaging a
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'The sooner you die the better' abusive partner who threw brick cleaner on partner
A woman feared she would die after her partner poured brick cleaner on to her face after a night out, a court heard. The victim said her life had been made a 'living hell' since the terrifying attack. Matthew Kenner carried out the attack after
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Are dentists open on bank holidays in the UK? What to do in an emergency
Although many shops and businesses shut on bank holidays in the UK, you might be wondering if dentists are open. Unfortunately, we can’t predict when tooth problems may arise, as toothache, loose crowns and fillings can happen anytime, often causing
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Martin Lewis advises on the energy tariffs to go for ahead of April price change
Martin Lewis has given advice on what energy tariffs people should go for ahead of the price change in April 2024. The MoneySavingExpert has shared some recommendations ahead of the change to the energy price cap on April 1. Between April 1
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First Direct offering to pay free £175 into thousands of bank accounts
First Direct Bank has launched a £175 switching offer for eligible switchers from Tuesday, March 26. You have just over a month to take advantage of the offer as it will only be available until April 22. Chris Pitt, CEO of First Direct, said
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Police in town centre as crackdown continues
Police were in Bolton town centre investigating a report of shoplifting this afternoon. Officers were on Howell Croft North as part of their crackdown on retail crime on the high streets in Bolton. An officer confirmed that they were making
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First Direct offering to pay free £175 into thousands of bank accounts
First Direct Bank has launched a £175 switching offer for eligible switchers from Tuesday, March 26. You have just over a month to take advantage of the offer as it will only be available until April 22. Chris Pitt, CEO of First Direct, said
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Police issue statement after emergency services called to street
Police and ambulance services have issued statements after emergency services were called to a street in Horwich. Officers, along with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) staff, were called to Catherine Street East yesterday afternoon (Monday,
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£1M lottery ticket bought in Bolton has been claimed - as time nearly ran out
The holder of a £1M winning lottery ticket has come forward - just weeks before time ran out for the lucky person to make a claim. The draw took place in November with the ticket bought in Bolton. The Bolton News ran a number of appeals urging
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Coronation Street legend to leave the cobbles after 47 years for new life
Coronation Street legend Tracy Barlow (played by Kate Ford) will be leaving the cobbles after 47 years on the show. Fans of the popular soap opera will recall how Tracy previously learned that her lover Tommy Orpington (Matt Milburn) was moving
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Investigation underway after group of men rob van with man inside
Police are investigating after a man in his 80s was forced out of a van before it was stolen. Greater Manchester Police are continuing to investigate a robbery of a van that happened on Tuesday, March 12 at around 2pm on the Crescent, Salford.
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The history of the Easter egg explained - why do we eat chocolate?
This Easter, you might be treating yourself or a loved one to a luxury chocolate egg or have found yourself running around the garden scooping up dozens of small eggs for the annual Easter egg hunt. But aside from indulging in a variety of chocolate
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Growing success of town centre safety marshals after persistent anti-social behaviour
REGULAR patrols in Leigh town centre have provided a safety boost to help residents enjoy public spaces without anti-social behaviour, the council has said. Wigan Council officers have teamed up with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police in
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Patient taken to hospital after serious crash at busy junction
A SERIOUS collision resulted in road closures and heavy traffic over the weekend. At around 2.30pm on Saturday, March 23, two cars collided at the junction between Atherleigh Way and Kirkhall Lane, which has been a hotspot for crashes in recent
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Man arrested and charged with spate of car crimes and burglaries
A man has been arrested and charged after a spate of offences including stealing cars. Of all the offences, four took place in Bolton, and the man has now been charged and remanded into custody following an investigation by GMP Neighbourhood Crime
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The Co-operative Bank reveals plans to cut 400 jobs in the UK
The Co-operative Bank has said it plans to cut around 400 jobs, more than one in 10 of its workforce, as part of plans to slash costs. The bank said that it was embarking on a consultation and restructure which will lead to a net reduction of 12%
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Wanderers legend on joining March of the Day in support of former Whites player
Whites legend John McGinlay joined a 175 mile walk to raise awareness of motor neurone disease, a condition which former Bolton Wanderers player Stephen Darby has been diagnosed with. Ex-Bolton Wanderers striker John took part in March of the Day
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Warning sent to 4 million British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus smart meter customers
It has been reported that the number of faulty smart meters in the United Kingdom has risen by over a million. Since the figures came to light, millions of British Gas, OVO, Octopus, and EDF smart meter energy customers have been warned to take
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Need a wee? Days were when you'd have to go outside for that
At one time virtually every house in Bolton had one – the outside toilet. Whatever the weather family members would make the journey to the loo so you can imagine how the advent of the indoor bathroom was so welcomed. This great photo
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UK hotels to see 'worst levels yet' of bed bugs in 2024 research shows
Over the last two years hotels in the UK have seen a 278% increase in the levels of bed bugs but 2024 is set to be the worst yet according to recent research. A bed bug outbreak in Paris made national headlines at the back end of 2023 after travellers
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Why you should never charge your phone at an airport
An airport has warned travellers that they should never charge their phones at the airport. The public has previously been urged to avoid using USB ports for charging their phones and devices. The bureau also warned against charging devices
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Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined
Drivers have been urged to make one simple check before heading out for the Bank Holiday long weekend. If you are heading out on a staycation or you're treating the kids to an Easter day out rolling eggs, there is nothing less relaxing than being
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Kate Garraway says she was in debt caring for husband Derek Draper
Kate Garraway has said the £16,000 monthly cost of her husband Derek Draper’s care was more than her salary from ITV and caused her to rack up huge debts. The TV star announced that her husband had died at the age of 56 in January, after a lengthy
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Special gift handed to VC of University of Bolton - a portrait of himself
The University of Bolton's Vice Chancellor was presented with a special painting of himself by a talented artist and student. The oil painting was crafted by student Jamiu Oyibo. A delegation of Student Union presidents, past and present,
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Waiting game: Are Bolton Wanderers fans holding off on season ticket purchase?
SEASON ticket sales at Wanderers have surpassed 7,000 – but evidence suggests that some fans are waiting to take the plunge. The club is pleased with the take-up of tickets since they were released in early February, even though numbers are marginally
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Plans for food outlets and small businesses to be housed in shipping containers
Food and drink outlets and other small businesses could be housed within shipping containers on the fringe of a retail park. The plans relate to an area of the King Street Retail Park, Farnworth, and would mean the installation of six prefabricated
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Residents shocked as police continue to investigate shooting
Residents have expressed shock after a shooting took place on a street in Bolton. Police are continuing to investigate after a gun was used on Mercia Street, Deane, last week. Emergency services were called to the spot at 9.30pm on the evening
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WATCH: 'Big cat kill' could lead to lair of the infamous 'Beast of Bolton'
A beast hunter says he has uncovered evidence of a “big cat kill” that could have led him to the infamous “Beast of Bolton.” Leon Howorth has become a well known figured on social media in recent times thanks to his investigations into strange
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Devastated farmer's plea after horrific attack on his sheep
A devastated farmer has made a desperate plea to walkers to keep their pets on leads around livestock after one of his flock was savaged by a dog. Stuart Alderson, of Paddock Leach Farm, said the attack happened at around 9.30am on Sunday, with
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Budget is set aside for training ground upgrades, confirms Wanderers CEO
WANDERERS are planning improvements at the club’s Lostock training ground this summer. Ian Evatt has hinted at some “exciting plans” for the site, off Academy Way, where the senior squad, B Team and Academy operate daily. Recently there have
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Vacant ex-supermarket 'wasted by being empty so long'
A vacant ex-supermarket is “wasted” by being empty for long, according to a councillor who says he hopes it is brought back into use soon. The former Morrisons on Bury Road, Breightmet has been empty since last September, sparking widespread concerns
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Town centre bar and restaurant owner hopes to reopen venue next week
A popular pub in Bolton which shocked customers by closings its doors earlier this month is hoping to open again next week. Regulars at The Courthouse Restaurant and Bar in the centre of the town found the business had closed its doors. Owner
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High-flying businesswoman who worked with former PM returns to her old school
High-flying former pupil Caroline Plumb returned to Bolton School girls' division to address pupils on International Women's Day 2024. Old girl Caroline Plumb OBE, a high-achieving serial entrepreneur inspired the next generation of young businesswomen
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Former hair salon near town development could be revived as plans put forward
An abandoned hair salon close to one of Bolton town centre’s biggest development sites could be set to be revived as a laundrette and flats. The brick and tile-built building on Bank Street is currently vacant across the ground floor, basement
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Arena bombing survivor emotional address as event close to his heart
A survivor of the Manchester Arena terror attack joined the Manchester Survivors Choir in front of 700 guests in support the Spinal Injuries Association celebrate its 50th years. Martin Hibbert suffered life-changing injuries in bomb and says without
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‘Rusted, hole-ridden bit of scrap metal’ was once a piece of artwork
A piece of artwork which sits at the entrance to a huge retail park has been described as ‘so corroded even scrap merchants won’t touch it’. When installed, the ‘Ghost Train’ feature which sits at one of the entrances to the Middlebrook complex
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Drug dealer who forced man held captive to 'strip and act like a dog' learns his fate
A drug dealer who held a man captive and “made him strip and act like a dog” has been given a lengthy jail sentence. Danish Dar, 24, held the vulnerable young man prisoner in a flat in Bolton town centre, where he plied him with drugs and forced