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New BBC Radio 2 Love Songs host revealed following Steve Wright's death
The new host for BBC Radio 2’s Love Songs has been announced, following the death of Steve Wright earlier this year. Steve had been presenting his iconic show at the radio station from 1996 until the week before his death at the age of 69 in February
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When will the UK see its next solar eclipse? Full list of exact key dates
Lots of us like to look up at the sky and spot as many of its activities whenever we can, including the arrival of a solar eclipse. While the United States is expecting to see a solar eclipse in April 2024, Brits have a bit longer to wait.
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Warning after car fire breaks out on M-way
A car fire broke out on a motorway this evening, with fire crews rushed to the scene. The blaze broke out on the M60 close to junction 3, known as the M56 interchange, near Stockport at around 6.20pm on the evening of Tuesday April 2. An anti-clockwise
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Popular Bolton town centre bar to reopen this weekend
A popular bar in the centre of Bolton has announced it will reopen later this week. Courthouse Bar and Restaurant on Mawdsley Street closed last month due to emergency maintenance repair works. And now the bar has announced it will be back
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Mixed reactions as Bolton's Paddy McGuiness to take over as BBC Radio 2 host
Listeners have given mixed reactions after the BBC announced Bolton's Paddy McGuinness will be taking over shows from the late great DJ Steve Wright. Following the death of the long time Radio 2 host Wright, who died aged 69 on February 12, the
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Traffic was 'stopped' on motorway after concern for welfare incident
Police "stopped" traffic on the M61 after a "concern for welfare" incident this morning, Tuesday. Motorists were brought to a standstill between junction 6 at Middlebrook and junction 8 at Chorley on the M61 for more than 40 minutes from around
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Greater Manchester Premium Bonds winners - did you bag the April jackpot?
Whether you have your own Premium Bonds to keep an eye on or you’re just curious to see how many winners there were in your area this month, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners – let’
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This is how you can get rid of ants from your garden and how to prevent swarms
While we must let bugs and insects roam free in our outdoor spaces, sometimes they can be too invasive, including swarms of ants. You’re not alone if you see hundreds of them crawling around when you’re just trying to sunbathe or catch up with
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Hill: A fair outcome as LR and Daisy share the spoils
Daisy Hill and Atherton LR had to settle for a point apiece after their derby clash at the Plumb Factory Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw on Monday afternoon. Luke Nicholls gave LR an ninth-minute lead in the North West Counties League First Division
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Tragedy as man in 70s dies after suffering 'medical episode' in Morrisons store
A man in his 70s died after suffering a "medical episode" in the Morrisons store in Bolton on Saturday. Emergency services were sent to the Black Horse Street supermarket at around 12.20pm to reports of a suspected medical episode. An air ambulance
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'One of the best we have played' - Reading boss on Bolton defeat
Reading boss Ruben Selles says Wanderers are one of the best sides they have come up against following their 5-2 loss at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Lewis Wing and Paul Mukairu struck either side of half time for the Royals but it wasn’t
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Pensioners warned they could face 'stealth tax' as pension payments rise
Pensioners have been warned they could be dragged into paying income tax in the future. The Liberal Democrats claimed more than one million pensioners could be paying income tax by 2027-28 due to the Government’s stealth tax freeze. According
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'Extremely hopeful' - Evatt shares latest on Charles and Baxter
Things could look rather different for the Wanderers squad in the final weeks of the season after a torrid run of injury luck. Ian Evatt remains hopeful Dion Charles and Nathan Baxter will be back available for the trip to Bristol Rovers on Saturday
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ALAN HOUGHTON'S FANS' VIEW: Bolton Wanderers 5-2 Reading
After the Stevenage stalemate, we flocked down to the Toughsheet in our thousands to see the next instalment of our automatic promotion push. Reading were the visitors - a club currently suffering from detested owners and fans who regularly throw
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A man has died and police need your help to find his next of kin
Greater Manchester Police is asking for help to trace a Farnworth man’s next of kin after he died at home. Gerald Stocks, 74, died at his home on Lime Street on Sunday March 24. It is hoped that people may come forward to help the police with
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RECAP: Police close motorway after 'incident'
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'Nothing better' - Collins delighted after Reading hat trick
It was an afternoon hat trick hero Aaron Collins will remember for a long time as Wanderers secured an important three points against Reading. The Welshman had a dream start with a superb strike from 25 yards and things got even better from there
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Warning for passengers as no trains to run for 1 day in Bolton amid strike action
The rail provider which runs trains in Bolton has said no services will run in the town on a strike day this week. Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) members have voted to stage three one-day strikes across different
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How to get a free BBC TV Licence as licence fee rises to £170
The price of a BBC TV Licence has risen to nearly £170. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation's operations, increased by £10.50 from £159 on April 1. Previously the cost had been frozen, and was due to rise in line with
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Warning issued to all iPhone owners ahead of major system update
People using iPhones released before 2018 will not be able to use Apple's new operating system which is set to be released in the coming months. iPhone users will have just had an update to upgrade to Apple's iOS 17.4.1. But it's the upcoming
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Millions set for £1800 pay rise this week - this is why
Millions of workers will notice a bump in pay in their next payslip, as an increase to their wage approved last year takes effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from this week
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Bolton painter ‘representing females’ wins ‘apprentice of the year’
A Bolton painting and decorating apprentice has received a prize worth thousands after she was named one of three winners of an award recognising those who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in their role as trades apprentices. The Nation’s A* Apprentice
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'Its sad to see' - the state of homes in Bolton
One in six Bolton homes have failed to meet decent standards, new figures show. The Government’s English Housing Survey has revealed 3.6 million homes across the country were deemed ‘non-decent’ because they could either pose a risk to residents
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Surge in sewage spillages recorded in Bolton
Bolton's waterways saw more than 5,000 sewage spillages last year according to data from the Environment Agency.* Bolton North East and Bolton South East are the second worst and third worst affected areas in Greater Manchester. The total of
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Worrying numbers of Bolton children growing up in poverty figures show
The numbers of children in Bolton living in poverty has increased placing the town in the top 15 for children living in badly disadvantaged households. Bolton is placed 12 in the UK with more than a third of youngsters living below the poverty
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Solar farm switched on to power up hundreds of properties
A solar farm is set to provide electricity to around 800 homes. The two-megawatt solar farm has been connected to the national grid with 3.8-hectare site, located off Kenyon Way in Little Hulton. It has 3,774 ground mounted solar panels and
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Coroner's concern over 'system failure' after tragic death of 26-year-old dad
A coroner is to write to Greater Manchester Mental Health Liaison Team expressing concerns over 'system failure' following the tragic death of a 'loving and kind' 26-year-old. Jean Fabrice Gueu, known as Fabrice, was found in his apartment on
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See the 'magical' film props made by university students at library exhibition
A new exhibition has opened at Bolton Museum showcasing some magical creations crafted for television and cinema. Titled Special Effects Model Making for Film and TV at the University of Bolton, it features a selection of student work creating
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Much-loved school dinner lady with an 'infectious smile' retires after 37 years
A much-loved school dinner lady with an "infectious smile" has hung up her apron for the final time after 37 years. Bernie Fallows has seen generations of children pass through Bolton St Catherine’s Academy in Breightmet and its predecessor school
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Charity Easter egg ride returns with 200 motorcycle riders joining in with the fun
A much-loved annual charity Easter egg ride returned in style at the weekend. Riders of close to 200 motorbikes, trikes, scooters and quads arrived at Rivington Barn to join the Easter Sunday event, which ran from Rivington Barn to the Hulton Arms
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These Bolton postcodes set to be hit by planned power cuts
Multiple areas of Bolton will be hit by planned power cuts in the next week to allow work to be carried out by network Electricity North West. On Sunday, April 7, 22 homes or businesses will be affected by planned power cuts in Crompton. The
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Evatt on Forrester's role against Reading and Iredale substitution
Ian Evatt says Wanderers must be “cautious” with Will Forrester following the defender’s return to action. Forrester was named in the starting line-up at Stevenage following a spell out with a hamstring injury and played the full 90 minutes at
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Magical fairytale panto of classic tale coming to life in Bolton this half term
A magic fairytale with a puppet coming to life will add an extra sparkle to the Easter half term for families across Bolton. The Victoria Hall on Knowsley Street is showcasing Pinocchio up to Tuesday, April 9. Audiences can join Dame Betty
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All the school holidays and term dates in England and Wales for 2024
Now that the Easter bank holiday has been and gone, you might be wondering when the school holidays take place as you prepare to plan trips and days out for the rest of 2024. If you want to start preparing for your family’s spring, summer, autumn
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Two Bolton apprentices in running to win £10k in tools after making it to semi final
Two Bolton apprentices are in with the chance of winning £10,000 worth of tools in a contest run by a major retailer. Dylan Tonge, who is learning his trade as a heating engineer, and Lily Moore, who is training as painter and decorator, have reached
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wanderers fared in Reading victory
Wanderers returned to winning ways in League One with an emphatic 5-2 victory against Reading, but which players stood out? JOEL COLEMAN…7 Had no chance with the opener and was let down by his defence for the second. Made several decent stops
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Dance success for one Bolton school as they are crowned regional champions
A Bolton dance team has won first place at the UK Great Big Dance Off making them the north’s regional champions. Smithills School Elite Dance Team competed at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. The team competed against 30 other secondary schools
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Law firm raised £100s for homeless charity with 'bigger and better quiz'
A law firm has raised hundreds of pounds for homeless people with an annual quiz that “just gets better and better.” The quiz was held by Little Lever and Bury based firm Clough & Willis at Elton Vale Sports Club earlier this month. More than
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RECAP: Updates as M61 in Bolton closed both ways due to 'police incident'