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Winning National Lottery numbers
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 03, 32, 38, 41, 46, 48. The Bonus Ball is 40. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £5.4 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 07, 29, 34, 35, 38. The Thunderball
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Overturned road sweeper causes huge delays on motorway
A road sweeper vehicle overturned on the motorway this evening causing huge delays. The vehicle turned over on the M60 between junction four at Kingsway and junction five at Princess Parkway at around 5.40pm on Wednesday March 3. Emergency
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Deputy head teacher jailed for child sex abuse banned from profession
A PRIMARY school deputy head teacher who was jailed for “depraved” child sex abuse offences has been banned from teaching. Julie Morris was jailed in December 2021 at Liverpool Crown Court for 13 years and four months after she and partner David
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A man has died and police need your help to trace his loved ones
A police appeal has gone out after a man died at his home towards the end of last month. Police say that Ian Thomas Gregory died at the age of 62 at his home on Laxey Crescent in Leigh on Tuesday March 26 this year. Officers have now appeal
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Suspected burglar 'made off with stolen tools'
A suspected burglar is believed to have escaped with stolen tools after targeting a house in Bolton. Police said this evening, Wednesday April 3, that they were called to a report of a burglary at a house on Mackenzie Street, Astley Bridge.
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Teen boys arrested on suspicion of 'attempted murder' after street stabbing
Three teenage boys have been arrested after a suspected stabbing that left an 18-year-old seriously injured. The stabbing is believed to have happened around Abingdon Avenue, Whitefield at around 5pm on Thursday March 28 and left an 18-year-old
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RECAP: Delays warning after 'overturned road sweeper' closes M-way
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Child Benefit payments to increase this week - see how much you could get
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit are set to automatically receive increased payments from this week. HMRC has confirmed that families with one child will now receive £1,331 per year, an increase of more than £83. Families will also
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McDonald's announces new menu for April 2024 with 3 new items - Full list
McDonald’s has announced it will be changing its menu for a limited time this month with new and returning items being added. The arrival of the new April menu will see two Biscoff items added to the menu including the returning Biscoff McFlurry
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Could you be a pilot? Take these aptitude tests to see if you have what it takes
easyJet has launched a new nationwide aptitude test that lets Brits find out if they have what it takes to become a pilot. The major airline has produced two online tests which evaluate reaction speed and sense of direction. The launch follows
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Five hidden spots you may have mould in your home and how to get rid of it
Households have been warned of several hotspots for mould growth which may be hidden. If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems. While it may be
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Iceland selling the 'perfect combination' of Marmite and British Cheddar
A ‘match made in heaven’ has secured a spot amongst the shelves of a UK supermarket giant. Whether you love it or hate it, Marmite has been a staple British tradition for decades. And now, Marmite Cheddar, the 'perfect combination' of Ilchester
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Bristol Rovers waiting on fitness of trio ahead of Bolton clash
Bristol Rovers could be boosted by a trio of returns for their clash with Wanderers at the Memorial Stadium. Elkan Baggott, Tristan Crama and Jack Hunt have all made progress on the injury front ahead of the visit of the Whites. Baggott and
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Teens charged over suspected stabbing at railway station
Two teenagers were charged in connection with a suspected stabbing at a railway station in the city centre. The emergency services were called to Manchester Victoria at around 9.15pm on the night of Good Friday. According to British Transport
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Man caught carrying kitchen knife at railway station
A man caught carrying a kitchen knife at a railway station in the city centre was sentenced to six and a half months in prison. Jonathon Carroll, from Salford, was stopped by a British Transport Police (BTP) patrol at Manchester Piccadilly last
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Headlight glare to be reviewed by government following drivers ‘dazzled' concerns
The government has announced it will launch an independent review into headlight glare from vehicles, amid claims drivers are being “dazzled”. The Department for Transport (DfT) said independent research will be commissioned to “better understand
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UK households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why
The annual cost of household bills is predicted to drop by £350 compared to the same time last year, research has revealed. The study analysed the cost of energy, water, home insurance, car insurance and council tax. It revealed that the combined
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All vape users warned as worrying study finds increased chances of heart failure
A worrying study has found that vapes do increase the chances of heart failure. Researchers found that those who use e-cigarettes are a fifth more likely to develop heart failure. Participants who used e-cigarettes (or vapes) containing nicotine
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Royal Mail investigating barcode stamps as public hit with fines
Royal Mail is investigating issues with its new barcoded stamps as customers are being wrongly fined for receiving letters, reports suggest. Members of the public have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post
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Royal Mail warns up to 1,000 jobs could be scrapped under new plans
Royal Mail has warned up to 1,000 jobs could be axed under new plans to scrap second-class letter deliveries on Saturdays. The plans, being put forward to the industry watchdog, would also see second-class deliveries reduced to every other weekday
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Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? Rules and exemptions
With the recent rises in council tax bills, you might be wondering what you have to pay as a renter. Council tax bills tend to increase each year, so although the rises in England and Wales are not a surprise, it is not welcome news amid the cost
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A fine day’s Work for Colls as they secure Cumbria win
A sensational goal by Oli Putnam capped off a great Easter Monday for Atherton Collieries as they beat Workington AFC 3-2. Dylan Thompson, Ethan Beckford and Putnam put the visitors ahead before late goals from Steven Rigg and Reds goalkeeper James
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THE RUN-IN: How Bolton's fixtures compare to promotion rivals
The League One promotion race looks set to go down to the wire as clubs battle to reach the Championship. Wanderers are right in the mix as they aim to build on last term’s fifth-place finish, which ultimately ended in play-off heartbreak.
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Father and son jailed for a total of 12 years for drugs conspiracy
A father and son have been jailed for their part in a drugs conspiracy. On Thursday, March 28, a father and son were sentenced to a combined 12 years and 9 months in jail following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police's Salford Challenger
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Looking to buy genuine Instagram comments to boost your social growth? These are the most reliable, effective, and diverse companies to buy from in the UK. Instagram is undoubtedly one of the most important social media sites in the world today
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Are ISAs better than saving accounts? Financial experts give their verdicts
Saving money is a big task. From making sure you have a good interest rate and are happy with your bank to whether the account is right for you, it can be overwhelming for many. With the current cost of living crisis making saving money even harder
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Rush hour commuters faced long delays after car fire
Rush hour commuters faced long delays this morning after a car set on fire. Emergency services were called to the M61 southbound between junction four A6 Watergate Lane at Farnworth to junction three at Kearsley Spur at 7.30am. Traffic was
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Girl, 17, ‘told she would only be served if she showed her boobs ’
A Greater Manchester man allegedly made indecent suggestions to a teenager, a council hearing has heard. A town hall licensing panel rejected an application for street trading consent after they heard evidence from Greater Manchester Police (GMP
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Male dies after falling from bridge over M62
A MALE died after falling from a bridge over the M62 on Monday evening, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed. The motorway was closed in both directions for around two hours while emergency services worked at the scene. Police officers and
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Daisies looking for cheer in Hospital Cup against Tempest
Daisy Hill host Tempest United at the Plumb Factory Stadium tomorrow night in the first round of the Bolton Hospital Cup (7.45pm). The tie is a repeat of the 2022 final in the competition, which Tempest won 1-0, and after a good performance against
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Long delays on M61 near Bolton due to vehicle fire
10:14am We will be closing the live blog here, thank you for following along. For the latest information on this
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The simple tool that could find you £2,000 in cash grants we should all check
UK households are being advised to check if they could be eligible for grants worth up to £2,000 in cash. A little-known tool can quickly alert you to grants you may be able to claim, which could cover anything from school uniforms to kitchen appliances
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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. JAMAL MUHIDIN, 26, is wanted on a warrant for failing to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court. MOHAMED AHMED, 28, is wanted on a warrant for
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Bolton firm employees help with children’s hospice Easter ‘chick knit’ appeal
Employees from a major electrical retailer based in Bolton helped to recoup cash by taking part in a children hospice’s Easter chick knit appeal. Knitters from around the globe picked up their needles after an appeal by Francis House Children’s
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Bolton's biggest housing group unveils merger and new 'not location specific' name
Bolton’s biggest housing provider has completed a major merger and unveiled a new "not location specific" name. Bolton at Home first put forward a plan to merge with Trafford Park headquartered Arcon Housing in February last year, with Arcon first
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Parents of baby girl who died within 2 hours of birth praise staff after support
A mum and dad have praised hospital staff at Royal Bolton Hospital for their support after losing their baby daughter within a couple of hours of being born. Demi Moores, 18, and Luke Lawrence, 20, from Westhoughton were overjoyed when they found
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'Doing everything we can' - Evatt's praise for attacking trio
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has hailed the “big effort” from his depleted strike department in recent weeks. With Dion Charles, Victor Adeboyejo, Dan Nlundulu and Carlos Mendes Gomes all out injured, the trio of Aaron Collins, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson
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One of Bolton's biggest building projects going up at a rapid rate
In the early 1930s, Bolton would witness one of the largest civic building programmes with Le Mans Crescent and an extension to the town hall all being completed. This photo is from 1932 and shows the town’s clerk of works, a Mr Ramsbottom
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Keir Starmer says 'Levelling Up' is not working for Bolton
"Levelling Up" is not working for Bolton, the Labour Party's Sir Keir Starmer said, as he started the party's local election campaign for 2024. The leader of the opposition spoke to The Bolton News from the Black Country on March 28 a matter of
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Primary school is ‘springing forward with art’ as work showcased
A Bolton primary school is "springing forward with art" as their pupils' work has been showcased in the windows of a shopping centre. Bolton Cultural Education Partnership has announced the next exhibition in its Schools’ Showcase Window at the
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Road near town centre to be closed for telecoms works
A road near Bolton town centre will be closed later this month to allow telecoms work to take place. Coe Street will be closed on Sunday, April 21 for approximately a day while the works are carried out. The road closure will prevent traffic
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School nurse explores how to tackle growing trend of teenage vaping
A Bolton school nurse has explored how public health workers can help tackle the trend of rising numbers of teenagers choosing to smoke e-cigarettes. Katie Gibson, a specialist community public health nurse at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, has written
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Derby draw at Portsmouth as promotion race hots up
Derby missed the chance to go six points clear of Wanderers in the League One promotion race following a 2-2 draw against leaders Portsmouth at Fratton Park. The Rams went in front in the 23rd minute when the unmarked Joe Ward drove the ball beyond
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Ovarian Cancer – Know The Symptoms
A FORMER headteacher from Greater Manchester who is living with ovarian cancer wants more women to know the signs and symptoms of the cancer. Gill Broom, 62, originally from Bramhall, Stockport, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2020
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"A roaring success': Wanderers unite families at festival again
A community cohesion event hosted by Bolton Wanderers in the Community was a "roaring success" after a fun-filled day. Taking place at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Monday, the Unity Festival saw families having fun at the annual festival
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Bolton Arena changing lives of people with neurological conditions with sport
Bolton Arena is helping people with neurological conditions by using sport activity. Exercise classes for people with neurological conditions take place at Bolton Arena Sports Village every Monday during school term time. The sessions alternate
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Bolton primary school one of the best in the country as its standards keep going up
A school in Ladybridge has been recognised as one of the top performing schools in the country for its attendance record. A new measurement for the Department for Education has ranked Beaumont Primary School in the top 10 per cent nationally and