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Former Corrie star on suffering psychosis and heartbreak at decision not to perform
Former Corrie star Helen Flanagan has opened up about her struggles which led to her having to 'sadly' step back from the theatre tour Cluedo 2. Addressing here one million followers on Instagram, the model said she had taken a few months off social
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Police investigating after youths ‘intimidating’ worshippers at mosque
Police said they are ‘working with all faith groups’ after complaints that worshippers were being ‘intimidated’ by young people in Prestwich. A video which has been circulated widely shows a woman driving up to the Masjid-e-Bilal on Bury New Road
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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
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Evatt: Charles and Baxter WON'T play against Stevenage on Good Friday
DION Charles and Nathan Baxter will NOT be available to face Stevenage on Good Friday. Wanderers will go to the Lamex Stadium without their top scorer and first-choice keeper, Ian Evatt confirmed at his pre-match press conference. Charles was
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Police make a number of arrests as part of special operation across Bolton
An operation to crackdown on retail crime took place is currently taking place in Bolton - resulting in a number of arrests. Police have been out in force as part of a the 'Safer Business Action Day' with officers visiting local shops and retail
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'Very sweet' lady rescues bobble hat that she mistook for a baby hedgehog
Staff at a wildlife rescue centre had their 'hearts melt' after being brought a 'baby hedgehog' in a bizarre case of mistaken identity. A well-meaning rescuer brought what they believed to be an injured animal to the Lower Moss Nature Reserve and
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Emergency services release statement after rush hour traffic brought to standstill
Emergency services attended the scene of a crash in which a car caught fire this morning. The collision happed at 7 am on the M60 anticlockwise between junction 17 Prestwich and 16, Clifton Interchange. Traffic was brought to a standstill to
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Teen boy 'armed himself with a knife' and murdered man
A teenager who “armed himself with a knife” has been found guilty of murdering a man. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, stabbed 49-year-old Paul Marsh in his right shoulder at a house on Samuel Street, Atherton in November
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'Iconic' Saturday night BBC quiz show to return in 2024 with new series
Saturday night quiz show The Weakest Link will return for a new series later in 2024 with host Romesh Ranganathan, the BBC has confirmed. The 'iconic' BBC quiz show originally began back in 2000, hosted by Anne Robinson before coming to an end
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'It is just mindless': Videos released after around 30 cars vandalised in Bury
Around 30 cars have been targeted in a spate of "mindless" vandalism in Bury which is believed to have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Car owners have registered their disgust following the unprovoked incidents, which happened on Manor
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Strange quirk of fate puts Stevenage striker in confident mood for Wanderers
THE footballing gods often work strange ways, just ask Stevenage striker Jamie Reid. At the age of 29, he scored just seven minutes into his Northern Ireland debut last week, having only linked up with his new team-mates two days prior. That
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Martin Lewis car insurance warning as prices soar by nearly £300
Martin Lewis has issued advice to anyone looking for new car insurance deals as research shows premiums have increased by £279 in the last 12 months. The Money Saving Expert revealed that insurance companies are “legally obliged” to offer existing
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Man 'steals' cherry picker in Oldham like 'something out of Grand Theft Auto'
Footage shows the moment a man reportedly 'stole' a cherry picker in Chadderton this morning in a scene witnesses described as 'something out of Grand Theft Auto'. At approximately 1.50am (Wednesday, March 27), police were called to reports of
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The meaning behind Home Bargains' red star stickers revealed by employees
Staff at one of the country's largest discount retailers have revealed the meaning behind Home Bargains' mysterious red star stickers found on price tags. This comes after customers on the popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK
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AA debunks some of the most common driving myths believed by UK motorists
There are dozens of driving myths believed by motorists across the country, making it difficult to know what rules are legitimate. This is why the motoring experts over at the Automobile Association (AA) have picked some of the most commonly believed
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First-time home buyers to be offered new mortgage with just £5,000 deposit
Those who are looking to get onto the property ladder can now apply for a new £5,000 deposit mortgage, launched by a UK building society. Yorkshire Building Society said its new fee-free deal will enable first-time buyers across England, Scotland
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'Do not eat': Morrisons warning as disease-causing germ linked to meningitis found
Morrisons has issued a “do not eat” warning after a disease-causing bacteria was found in one of its products. The popular supermarket is recalling The Best Taleggio because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can lead
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Pensioners set for £900 boost next week - but experts warn its not enough
Pensioners will see a boost to their payments from next week, as the state pension is set to increase by up to £900 from April 1. However, experts have warned that the state pension is still not enough for retirees to live on. Pension payments
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Barclays issues apology after problems with payment systems and banking app
Barclays has apologised to customers after reports of issues with payment systems and its banking app which started late last night (March 26). The bank was made aware of the problems with payments into and out of some customer accounts in the
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NHS doctor issues Easter egg warning as critics label him a 'killjoy'
People should not eat Easter eggs in one sitting to reduce the risk of falling ill this weekend, the NHS has warned. Dr Andrew Kelso, a medical director at the NHS, encouraged the public to resist eating Easter eggs in one sitting, and to cut back
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High office appointments for 2 local faces in recognition of their achievements
The new representatives of His Majesty the King have been appointed, with two from Bolton taking up the position of Deputy Lieutenant. The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins JP LLB, announced the appointment of six new Deputy
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Two out of two for the Amazons girls at Eccles
Bolton Rugby Club’s Under-14s Amazon girls made the short trip to Eccles RFC for round two of the Northern Girls Network cup matches and won both matches impressively. The girls all wore odd socks for the game in honour of the Down Syndrome awareness
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Second series of BBC's Gladiators 'confirmed' ahead of final this weekend
The reboot of popular BBC game show Gladiators looks set for a second series. The show returned to TV screens across the UK on the BBC for the first time in nearly 24 years in January with a new batch of Gladiators and challenges (as well as a
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UPDATES: Traffic at standstill and lane closed on busy motorway after accident
2:40pm Emergency services have released a statement on this morning crash. Full details can be read here
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The countries you can travel to with less than six months left on your passport
Having an old passport can make booking a quick getaway a nuisance for UK travellers thanks to long renewal times. Most countries require foreign travellers to have at least six months of validity left on their passports from the day they arrive
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Houses with 'high performance cars being targeted' burglary hotspots revealed
New police data has shown where burglaries have taken place in the north of Bolton. Officers recently revealed that Harwood was a hotspot with six break-ins taking place in the area, where it was thought burglars were looking for car keys.
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Plans lodged for old abandoned pub in Bolton
A pub that has been abandoned for nearly two years could be set to be transformed into a nursery. Plans were last lodged nearly a year ago to transform the old Tempest Arms on Chorley Old Road, Doffcocker into a nursery for children up to the age
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New face at the helm of networking group for women
A new face is now fronting one of Bolton’s best-known women’s networking groups. HR expert Pam Molyneux is taking over Bolton Unique Ladies after founder Suzy Orr has stepped down from leading the local group after nine years. Suzy is now concentrating
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'It's the perfect lift!' - Jones can't wait to see Dion & Co back with Wanderers
GETHIN Jones says the return of some familiar faces to the training ground could give Wanderers the promotion push they need for the final seven games. Dion Charles has stepped up his recovery from a knee injury during his time with the Northern
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First review of new Bolton Wanderers book charting the Bruce Rioch years
TOTAL Belief: How Bruce Rioch Brought the Good Times Back to Bolton Wanderers is a new book from first-time author Chris Evans looking back at a glorious three-year spell of success in league and cup. The Bolton News gives its verdict... The
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Vapes can help smokers quit says new study after government cracks down
Giving out free vapes to smokers in emergency departments, along with advice on giving up cigarettes, could help thousands more people quit each year, a study has suggested. The opportunistic approach could be helpful to people who are less likely
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Popular tearoom is often the first choice for many-and now it is up for another award
For many visitors to Rivington, The Village Green Tea Room is the first choice for many. So, it is not surprising that it has been listed as the 'People's Choice' in the Family Business Awards. The Village Green Tea Room is popular with visitors
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Bringing trams to Bolton still 'a long term aspiration' says Burnham
Bringing trams to Bolton is still a “long term aspiration”, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said. The long-debated proposal to extend the Metrolink to the borough appeared to hit the buffers this year after a report branded it “poor value
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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
Every week Greater Manchester Police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. Michael McCann, 35, is wanted on recall to prison. Mohammed Saddiqi, 25, is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at Bolton Crown Court.
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Artificial intelligence could soon be used to deliver Bolton Council services
Bolton Council has revealed ‘work is already underway’ on using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for some of its functions and services. Town hall leader Nick Peel told councillors the authority was ‘moving towards’ a pilot scheme on the
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Are Bolton Wanderers counting the cost of missing the 'wrong' opportunities?
AFTER the pain of Pride Park came an unexpected glimmer of hope… But Wanderers cannot bank on being given any more favours. Defeat at Derby County felt to many fans like the end of Bolton’s automatic promotion hopes, despite Ian Evatt’s protests
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Major funding boost for leisure centre amid 'vibrant and modern' town regeneration
A leisure centre which has recently undergone a multi-million transformation has received a major funding post. Farnworth Leisure Centre opened its doors again in June last year after the revamp as part of the town’s wider £13.3M regeneration project
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GMP take part in week of action to prevent online child sexual abuse
Greater Manchester Police are continuing their work to tackle the making, viewing and distribution of child sexual abuse images by taking part in a dedicated week of action. Officers working alongside local partners, police forces across the North
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Appeal launched against rejection of plans for extension - already built
An appeal has been launched against the decision by Bolton Council to reject a retrospective plan for a dormer extension. The changes were made to the property on Dark Lane in Blackrod, which is on green belt land. However when applicant Peter
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Bolton households could cut their heating bills via new government scheme
A scheme offering free upgrades to make houses warmer and cheaper to heat is being rolled out across Bolton. And Bolton residents are being urged to take advantage of the government funded scheme. The Feel the Benefit campaign will offer free
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Easter fun on the farm for all the family - from seeing baby animals to egg hunts
This holiday families can enjoy Easter on the farm and get to meet the new baby animals being born - as well as have some 'eggs-cellent' fun. Smithills Open Farm is set to be one of the biggest attractions this Easter, with plenty of activities
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‘If you’re not building a link road, then leave us alone’- farmer left in limbo
A farmer says he has been left ‘in limbo’ over plans for a major link road to tackle congestion which has dogged commuters between Wigan and Bolton for decades. Farm buildings in the Hindley area of Wigan, where Brian Lee grew up, were demolished
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Gale blew out Burton’s windows on Deansgate leaving glass everywhere
Onlookers could only stand and stare after a gale blew out two large windows of Burton’s on the corner of Deansgate and Market Street in Bolton. The plate glass windows were shattered with shards left littering the pavement following
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Popeyes announces opening date for restaurant and drive-thru in Manchester
Popeyes UK is opening a new drive-thru restaurant in Manchester and it’s not long until it will open. The new restaurant will open on Bury New Road and will be the brand’s 12th opening of the year and the 47th opening since the company first landed
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Filming set to get underway for reality TV show in Bolton
Filming is set to get underway for a new reality gameshow set in an arcade bar in Westhoughton. Billed as a cross between The Chase and First Dates, the show is the brainchild of Ian Brown, who is hoping the pilot will be picked up by a production
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Hockey stick and '12-inch machete' found under counter after off-licence raid
A shop has been stripped of its licence after police and trading standards found a “12-inch machete” at its premises. Metro Off-License, which trades as Texco Metro Express on Spring Lane in Radcliffe, was raided by Greater Manchester Police last
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Bolton Comedy Festival bringing big names to the Octagon in July
Bolton's Octagon Theatre is to host the town's first comedy festival this summer. More than 20 comedians including Dara O'Briain, Dylan Moran and Emmanuel Sonubi will be performing during the three-day event which runs from Friday, July 12 to Sunday
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Three arrests made in Scotland over Bolton shooting incidents
THREE arrests have been made in Scotland after two shooting incidents in Bolton. Detectives working with Greater Manchester Police's critical wanted unit are said to have teamed up with Police Scotland to execute a warrant in the Tulloch area of