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Actress who starred in drama filmed in Bolton wins BAFTA - all the awards
Top Boy and Happy Valley triumphed at the Bafta TV awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Sarah Lancashire was named best leading actress for her portrayal of no-nonsense Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the swansong of Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-set
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Gladiators star set to take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing
A star from the hit reboot of Gladiators is set to take part in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. Bosses are keen to sign Nitro for the new series as well as Love Island boxer Tommy Fury. It is hoped that the former Olympic sprinter
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Can someone use my driveway to turn around without permission?
Having off-road parking is something that many all across the country take for granted. However, many are protective of their driveway and become enraged when someone decides to use it to turn their car around without permission. If you're
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When is the 2024 BAFTA awards on tonight? Everything you need to know
The BAFTA television awards are back, seeing huge names across the UK and the world come together to celebrate the very best the industry has to offer. This year, actors and celebrities like Bella Ramsey from The Last of Us and Brian Cox from Succession
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on busy Bolton road
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a road traffic collision involving a car in Bromley Cross. Emergency services were called to reports of the collision between Bromley Cross Road and Chapeltown Road at around 1.30pm
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Salon owner shares experience of featuring on new prime time reality TV show
A salon owner from Farnworth is set to put the town on the map as she features on a new prime time ITV show. Chloe Wilson, 38, owns The Cliniclo Academy on Market Street in Farnworth which is a beauty salon and training centre. And in a "once
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Four men arrested on suspicion of assault after 'fight' in town centre
Four men have been arrested in connection with a fight in Bury town centre in the early hours of today, Sunday. Officers were called to the reports on Silver Street at around 3.15am. One man suffered an injury, which is not believed to be life-changing
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Bolton set for boost as Afolayan fires St Pauli to promotion
Former Wanderers favourite Dapo Afolayan fired St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga with a brace against Osnabruck. The German club only needed a point to ensure they would finish in the automatic promotion spots but got all three following
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Former Wanderers boss backed for Newcastle United role
Former Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman has been backed to land the sporting director role at Newcastle United. Freedman has been linked with the position as the Magpies search for a successor to Dan Ashworth, who was placed on gardening leave in
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What time is Britain's Got Talent on tonight after weekend switch-up?
Britain's Got Talent will be continuing its 2024 series tonight (Sunday, May 12) after a switch-up in its usual schedule. The ITV entertainment show usually airs on Saturday evenings but was shifted from its usual slot. Instead In With a Shout
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Ticket sales progressing well for Wembley as Wanderers moves to 'phase three'
WANDERERS have smashed through the 20,000 barrier on ticket sales for next weekend’s League One play-off final against Oxford United. The club has now taken a big chunk out of their 36,550 allocation for Wembley as they go into ‘phase three’ of
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Why the people of Bolton are being asked to keep a diary of their day TODAY
Bolton people are being urged to diary how they spend their day today. Bolton-based arts and heritage organisation, Live from Worktown and the University of Bolton ’s Centre for Literature and Community, are encouraging people to mark the national
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Seven key battles to watch when Bolton Wanderers take on Oxford at Wembley
WE are less than a week away from the League One play-off final, and more than 20,000 Wanderers supporters have already booked their seat at Wembley. The excitement is building as Bolton look to return to the Championship for the first time since
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Two dramas filmed in Bolton in running for top awards at TV Baftas
The final season of a gripping TV show filmed in Bolton will compete against heist series The Gold and spy drama Slow Horses for a top prize at the Bafta TV Awards today, Sunday. Happy Valley nominated alongside crime drama Top Boy for the best
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Everything to know on Channel 4 thriller The Gathering starring Eva Morgan
A new thriller called The Gathering will be airing on Channel 4 very soon, which concerns a teenage gymnast being attacked while at an illegal rave near Liverpool. The new series comes from novelist Helen Walsh, who has written books such as The
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Man charged after hate crime in Bolton
A man has been charged following a hate crime in Bolton. Officers in the town's north neighbourhood police team have carried out an investigation following an incident on Turton Street on June 29 last year. And Edward Mongan, 47, of Owlwood
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Who won the Eurovision Song Contest last night and where did the UK place?
Eurovision 2024 has concluded after a packed night of performances which saw the Switzerland singer Nemo crowned the winner. The 68th song contest taking place in Malmo, Sweden, saw the 24-year-old take home the prize after singing their opera-dance
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Family expand repair work into a unique food and drink shop on the high street
AN idea to service and repair slush machines has quickly grown into a unique family business that sells a wide variety of food, drinks, and sweet treats. Owning a business that deals with the servicing of air conditioning and ventilation units,
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Folk legends to appear at special show in Rivington
Lovers of folk music are in for a treat next month when local legends Bernard Wrigley and The Houghton Weavers perform at Rivington Barn. Bolton FM presenter Ron Armitage is putting on a special fundraising Folk Show to raise money for Bolton Hospice
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Bolton News
The Bolton News has published seven death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our
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Bolton's NHS heroes shortlisted for awards
Specialist homeless and vulnerable adult and diabetes teams at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. Led by Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Lynne Wooff, Bolton’s teams have been shortlisted for Service Improvement
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Lucky football fan wins £3.5m house in footballers' paradise and 100k cash
A lucky football fan has won a £3.5M house in Cheshire's footballers' paradise - from just a £25 entry. Kevin Bryant, 53, won the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw and is now the proud owner of a five-bedroom countryside retreat in Prestbury
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Train passengers reminded about changes coming in next month
Train passengers are being reminded timetables are set to change next month. Northern says the majority of its services are largely unaffected from June 2, but some have been re-timed and there are a handful of service changes. Rail users can
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Families in their Sunday best waiting for wakes weeks train to Morecambe
Just look at this queue all in their Sunday best. Were they waiting for a royal visit or attending the theatre? The bags and suitcases probably give it away. This was the queue which had formed at Bolton’s Trinity Street Station in the mid
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North West firm named as one of the best to work for
Transport for the North (TfN) has been awarded a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 Award. The Sunday Times Best Places to Work recognises and celebrates organisations with the highest employee engagement and wellbeing levels in the UK. It is
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'I really love my job': 'Loyal' delivery driver celebrates 30 years
A "loyal and dedicated" delivery driver is celebrating 30 years of serving customers. Craig Pedley, a staff member at Travis Perkins' branch in Radcliffe, joined the builders merchants in 1994. He is a HGV driver and crane operator and delivers
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Building of garage and driveway approved on appeal
The building of a garage and driveway in Bolton will go ahead after being thrown out by the council. An application was submitted in February 2023 for a garage on White Lodge Farm in Edgworth to be turned into a 'garden room', with a new garage
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Date set for decision on which party will lead Bolton Council
The decision on who leads the council for the next year is set to be made at a meeting later this month. After the local elections last week the council remains in no overall control. However, the Labour Party has by far the largest group of
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Courts deal with assault, breach of restraining order and criminal damage
A number of people from Bolton have recently appeared before the courts. Magistrates have dealt with a variety of offences including breaching a restraining order, assault and criminal damage. Berefin Aksoy attacked a woman in January this
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App speeds up student loan applications
With many A-level students in Bolton planning their next steps in life, those starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to get National Insurance and tax information they need to complete their student finance applications, HM Revenue and
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Bolton kicks off Greater Manchester Town of Culture celebrations
Bolton has officially kicked off its year as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture with an event at the Octagon Theatre. The Town of Culture accolade is an annual award highlighting the distinctive creativity and diversity of one of Greater Manchester
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3 of the best walks your dog can join you on in the Forest of Bowland
Are you looking for inspiration ahead of your next dog walk? Whether you’ve got a favourite route or not, there is always an opportunity to change things up a bit. The Forest of Bowland has plenty to offer when it comes to trails whether you’re
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Step inside this Grade II listed farmhouse with incredible countryside views
A beautiful farmhouse with incredible views of the countryside is now on the market for £1.5M. The five-bed detached property in Egerton, is a Grade II listed property known as the Howarth Fold Farmhouse, which dates back to 1649 and is listed
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Homeless 'courier' paid to load up Audi with bags of cannabis
A homeless drug 'courier' was paid just £150 to load up an Audi with a huge amount of cannabis, a court has heard. Police had been on patrol in Bolton on the afternoon of March 3, 2022, when they spotted an Audi A6 that they believed may have been
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Bolton railway station looking for sponsorship to raise money
Bolton railway station is searching for a sponsor. Station operator Northern has said it hopes to generate additional revenue through a sponsorship deal, which ‘can be reinvested in improving services’. Across the country, railway stations
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Do you think you have what is takes to go on The Great British Sewing Bee?
APPLICATIONS for the next series of The Great British Sewing Bee are NOW OPEN! The hit BBC Two show sees amateur sewers who love to make their own clothes rise to the challenge in a bid to be named the champion. The deadline for all applications
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Impact of rising costs on renters and homeowners in Bolton revealed
New figures have revealed how private renters and homeowners in Bolton were affected by inflation and increased interest rates last year. Analysis by the Office for National Statistics show an estimated seven per cent of private renters in Bolton
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Bolton commemorates International Workers' Memorial Day outside town hall
An event to commemorate International Workers’ Memorial Day took place on the steps outside Bolton’s Town Hall. The day, on Sunday, April 28, remembers workers across the world who have lost their lives during the course of their employment.
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Original scripts and photos from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights set to go up for auction
Original scripts and a photo of the cast and crew of the hit comedy show 'Phoenix Nights' are among the items and props set to go under the hammer. Props used in the Peter Kay Channel sitcom are set to go up for auction. It comes just months
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Volunteers reimagine new mini-park at the end of high street
VOLUNTEERS have clubbed together to reimagine a small green space and make it more accessible for the community. Formerly occupied by the Boars Head pub in the 19th century, the patch of land between Elliott Street and Castle Street in Tyldesley
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Call for help to restore a piece of Bolton's history
Calls have been made to help restore a piece of Bolton's history. Two of Bolton's famed elephants have over the years fallen into disrepair, now efforts are being made to restore them, and once again place them in the town centre. Many can
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Bolton nurse celebrates incredible 60 years with the NHS
A Bolton nurse is being honoured for an incredible 60 years of service to the NHS and to her community. Jean Cummings, who now works as a clinical research nurse with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, first joined the health service as a cadet nurse
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Baby yoga and mindfulness classes taking place in Horwich
Baby yoga and mindfulness classes will be held in Horwich. Horwich and Blackrod-based Yoga Bunnies are offering their wellbeing class 'Baby, Mindfulness and Me' every Friday during term time between 10.30am and 11.30am. Held at the Brazley
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Dramatic thriller starring well-known faces to take to the stage
Fans of dramatic thrillers are in for a treat later this month as Bolton Little Theatre stage Ira Levin’s wonderfully macabre Veronica’s Room. “This is my first time directing with BLT,” said Peter Haslam, “but I’ve done a fair bit across the region
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Poshest places to live in Bolton according to locals - do you agree?
When you live in an area, you’ll probably hear about the ‘poshest’ places and where they are. Some parts of Bolton are considered the posher areas to live in and we asked Bolton News readers to tell us which places they think are the poshest in
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Talk on the history of Bolton's transport to be held
History buffs can learn about how Boltonians of the past got around the town at a talk next week. Horwich Heritage will host the lecture at their base at Horwich Community Centre on Beaumont Road next Tuesday, May 14, from 7.30pm. The talk