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The day Baywatch star David Hasselhoff visited Bolton Market
With the legendary 80s show, Knight Rider back on TV, we thought we would also take a trip down memory lane and take you back to when 'The Hoff' Came to Bolton Market. Shoppers at Bolton Market all wanted to ‘hassle the Hoff’ when Baywatch and
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The time of day you're most likely to be burgled according to a security expert
A security expert has revealed the time of day that you're most likely to be burgled. New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that a home in the UK will have been burgled by the time you finish reading this. In fact, one
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EastEnders Cheryl Fergison left in 'agony' after being hospitalised
EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has shared that she has been left in "agony" after spending 24 hours in A&E. The 58-year-old actress took to the social media site Instagram to share some details on the ordeal, telling fans she was in "complete
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Man in his 50s dies after being struck by car which then crashed into a wall
A man in his 50s has died after a car struck him before hitting a wall. The incident happened just after 8.30pm on Sunday in Colne Road, Brierfield. Police responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a BMW M5 and then going into a
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MATCH REACTION: Evatt's verdict as Whites hit five past Reading
Ian Evatt hailed his side’s “irresistible” attacking play during their 5-2 victory against Reading in front of more than 25,000 fans at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Aaron Collins netted a hat trick, with Jon Dadi Bodvarsson also bagging a
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'Hidden gem' in Greater Manchester named among poshest villages in the UK
A village in Greater Manchester has been named among the UK’s poshest villages by The Telegraph. Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “Whether you wish to retire in the countryside, or want to raise your children in Britain’s great outdoors
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MATCH REPORT: Five-star display from Whites keeps pressure on Derby
Ian Evatt had said Wanderers went into battle with “water pistols rather than an armada” at Stevenage but the goals came flooding in against Reading. The Whites entered the game six points behind second-place Derby following a couple of tough away
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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will see an increase in their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year during 2023’s
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Bolton Wanderers 5-2 Reading - as it happened
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Thornhill double extends losing home run for Colls
A brace from Basford United’s Matthew Thornhill condemned Atherton Collieries to a fourth consecutive home defeat in the NPL Premier Division on Saturday. Thornhill’s brace after half time came either side of Enock Lusiama’s sixth goal in six games
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Hidden wedding shop see brides-to-be travel from across Europe
A wedding shop hidden away in Oldham sees "people come from all over Europe". Trading out of the former St Paul's Church in Scouthead, The Aisle Edit boasts sweeping views over Saddleworth, while a bridal department sits inside the 135-year-old
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Fraud warning to residents over free power tools giveaway emails
Residents are being warned over fake emails which claim free power tools will be given away. Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre, has received 3,568 reports about scam emails impersonating home improvement brands
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Is this how Bolton Wanderers will line up against Reading?
Wanderers will be keen to return to winning ways in League One in front of a bumper crowd against Reading. More than 24,000 tickets have been sold for Community Day as Ian Evatt’s men aim to crank the pressure on second-place Derby, who travel
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Aldi insider reveals secrets you need to know to get the best Specialbuys deals
An Aldi insider going by the name of Dylan Reviews on TikTok has revealed the secret top tips savvy shoppers need to be aware of to score the best Specialbuys deals. The store employee, who has over 212K followers on the popular social media platform
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How much does it cost to buy or renew a passport? Full list of prices
Do you need a new passport this year? Booking a trip abroad will require a valid passport so it’s worth checking the expiry date. If you’ve never had a passport or need to renew one, there’s a cost to it and knowing how much it will set you back
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Bolton's hour-by-hour weather forecast as rain hits the borough
Long gone is the sunny weather as Bolton is set to be hit with heavy rain throughout most of today, Monday, April 1. The Met Office has predicted the weather across the borough will be heavy rain changing to cloudy in the afternoon. A spokesperson
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Support for young boxer after devastating house fire
A gym raised money to support a young boxer after a fire broke out at his home. Lucas Barton was at home with his family in Bromley Cross when the blaze broke earlier this month out causing extensive fire damage. The 17-year-old escaped by
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No need to suffer in silence, help is on hand for people struggling with debt
A Christian debt poverty charity has put together a list to help anyone struggling with debt. Christians Against Poverty is a charity helping people going through debt crisis in Bolton. The charity says it understands people’s needs and draws
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'Welcoming and caring' primary school continues to excel
A primary school in Bolton has created a warm, caring and kind community. St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Primary School, was rated good by Ofsted following a recent inspection. Inspectors found that pupils were “quickly welcomed into
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Garden experts share 7 tips for keeping rats out of your garden
Rats and other rodents roaming around our homes and gardens are less than ideal but how can we keep them away? Gardening experts are warning homeowners to protect their homes from rats who will be looking to find warmth during the cold winter temperatures
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X8 bus service from Lancashire to the Lake District taking in 'beautiful landscapes'
A bus service that offers a 'convenient and beautiful way to travel through the stunning landscapes of the Lake District' is set to return. The Stagecoach X8 bus service runs between Lancashire and the Lakes, starting from Saturday March 30 to
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Bolton Council 'fraud report' to be made public
Bolton Council is aiming to make a “fraud report” available to the public later in the year. This came after a town hall discussion about the details of fraud investigations and cases that the authority is at liberty to make public. Public
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Bolton organisation which cut the working week named as one the best places to work
A Bolton organisation has been named as one of the UK's best workplaces. Outcomes First Group provides education to children with special education needs Great Place To Work® surveyed over 250,000 employees to determine the top companies recognised
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Bolton mum's praise for charity after help to clear £25k debt and turn life around
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, a woman has spoken out about how hard life was before she was helped out of crippling debt by a charity. Natasha Barrett, from Bolton, was in more than £25,000 of debt after her ex-partner died, leaving her with debt
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'Keep the faith' - Ian Evatt calls for home backing in crunch Reading clash
IAN Evatt wants to crank up the pressure on Derby County by giving a performance of promotion quality against Reading. Wanderers can move themselves to within three points of the Rams with the right result this afternoon – as Paul Warne’s second-placed
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New look for popular park as it is set to undergo huge transformation
A popular park is to undergo a huge transformation. Little Brow Park, located at the bottom of Little Brow and Queens Avenue, most recently had work completed in 2021 when councillors used Section 106 money from The Last Drop development to invest
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The Voice Kids star 'super excited' as he gets ready to take to stage at new venue
A star of ITV’s The Voice Kids is "super excited" to be playing his second headline show in a new "amazing venue" in Horwich. Bradshaw teenager Will Edgar’s performance will take place on Saturday, July 13 at The Ramp, a new performance and rehearsal
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Abolition of fee will help more people to clear their debt
A Christian charity has welcomed the abolition of a fee which can sometimes outprice people from going debt free. In the latest Chancellor’s Budget, Jeremey Hunt, revealed that the £90 administration fee for debt relief orders would be abolished