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'Predator' school truant officer finally faces justice after sexually abusing boys
A “predator” school truant officer who sexually abused two boys nearly 20 years ago has finally faced justice. Stephen Newmarch, now 57, had worked for various schools over the course of his career, putting himself in a position of trust and even
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Dad nearly jumps out of his skin after seeing snake in back garden after barbecue
A dad got the shock of his life when he saw a snake in his back garden while cleaning up after a barbecue. Zak Raja was at his home in Lostock cleaning furniture ready for a barbecue at 7pm when he saw something slither away in front of him.
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Shoppers issued warning as disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis found
A number of chilled and ready to eat foods have been recalled from UK shops due to the presence of a disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis. Bread Spread is recalling a number of products due to the presence of the bacteria, known as Listeria
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Brits urged to be aware of the most common times of the week to be scammed
These days we probably all know someone who has been scammed or you may have sadly been a victim yourself. Fraudsters are known to target people on online websites, social media apps or even through phone calls and text messages. But if you
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Do dash cams record when a car is off? Motoring experts explain
Dash cams have become increasingly popular over the last few years as they are useful for recording what is happening on the road (ahead or behind depending on the model). More specifically, the devices that can be plugged or wired into vehicles
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Where sells the cheapest BBQ food? Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons analysed
Last weekend sure was a hot one. After months of cold and wet weather, it seems we've finally turned a corner and warmer times are ahead. This can signal only one thing...barbecues. But with the ongoing cost of living crisis, and BBQ staples
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Will there be a chance to see the Northern Lights in the UK again tonight?
Did you catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend? If you didn’t manage to see the colourful display in the sky, you might be wondering if there’s another chance to see them tonight (May 13). While lots of people across the UK were able
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Update on Bolton Station lift after both out of order
Both lifts at Bolton Station were out of order earlier today leaving trains only accessible via stairs. One lift at the station, on platforms four and five, has been out of order since mid-March as part of £570,000 upgrade work – with Network Rail
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Afolayan on St Pauli promotion, Evatt relationship and Bolton hope
Dapo Afolayan is celebrating promotion to the Bundesliga with St Pauli – but he will be cheering Wanderers on against Oxford this weekend. Afolayan bagged a brace against Osnabruck on Sunday, and also set up Marcel Hartel’s goal, as the side secured
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Bolton News readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk - UK fight time, undercard, how to watch and more
Heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will go head-to-head this weekend in what is set to be one of the biggest fights of the year. British Boxer Fury currently holds the title of WBC heavyweight champion of the world. While Usyk
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How Wanderers' Wembley heroes have fared since Plymouth joy
Six members of the matchday squad from the Wembley win against Plymouth last year are no longer on Wanderers’ books, but how are they getting on at their respective new clubs? We have taken a look at what the past season has looked like at various
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Arrests as police raid a number of properties
Three men have been charged as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs across Greater Manchester. Police officers from the Bolton Challenger team carried out a series of warrants on Friday, May 10. They were supported by
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8 scents you can use in and around your home to keep spiders away
Insects and creatures in your home can be unnerving especially if you’ve got a phobia of spiders, for example. If you’ve noticed spiders taking up residence in your home, you might be wondering how to prevent more coming to visit. To help you
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HMRC warns married couples could be missing out on £252 cost of living boost
Married couples are being urged to check they are not missing out on up to £252 a year. HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging anyone in a marriage or civil partnership to spend 30 seconds to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance.
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Manchester Arena bombing attack victims to be remembered at town centre event
The victims of the Manchester Arena bomb attack will be remembered with a special event at The Rock Shopping Centre as the seventh anniversary of the atrocity approaches. The Bury shopping centre has teamed up with charity Liv’s Trust to put on
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Motorists who ignored red X sign during heavy rain warned to expect letter
Motorists who ignored motorway lane closures indicated by a red X signal can expect to a letter through the post warning them about impending fines and points on their licence. Heavy downpours caused flash flooding on the region's motorway, with
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How to sponsor The Bolton News Education Awards 2024
The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2024 and we're looking for category sponsors. The awards, of which Bolton Council is the headline sponsor, are a chance to celebrate the very best of education in Bolton. We believe it’s essential
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More than 50,000 Wembley tickets sold between Bolton and Oxford fans
More than 50,000 tickets have been sold between Wanderers and Oxford fans ahead of this weekend’s play-off final at Wembley. General sale began on Monday morning for Bolton supporters and the club has confirmed they have now passed 26,000 seats
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Manchester Airport launches new Eurowings flights in time for the Euros
Manchester Airport has announced the launch of flights to Stuttgart, Germany with Eurowings. The new route is now available ahead of the Euros, due to take place in the summer. If you’re heading out to Germany to support your country in the
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WHSmith reveals location of next 17 Toys 'R' Us stores opening in the UK
WHSmith has revealed the locations of the next 17 Toys 'R' Us shops to open across the UK. Toys 'R' Us opened its first UK stores in more than six years in 2023 as part of a retail partnership with WHSmith. The toy retailer returned to the
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Peterborough owner's classy Bolton play-off final message
Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony has sent a classy message to Wanderers and Oxford ahead of the play-off final this weekend. Posh finished fourth in League One but came up just short against the U’s over two legs, losing 2-1 on aggregate despite
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Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules
Universal Credit claimants have been told they may need to look for more work following a change to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules. People in receipt of Universal Credit who work less than 18 hours a week will have to look for
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Public apprehend stranger accused of 'kissing a child in street'
Police have detained a man under the Mental Health Act in Nelson after reports he kissed a child. On Sunday at 1.32pm officers were called to Regent Street, Nelson, to reports a child had been kissed by a stranger. The suspect had then been apprehended
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Can my neighbour look over my fence? The important rule to know
We've all heard of the concept of a nosey neighbour, but some can take it too far with how much interest they might be paying to your property. Having a brief look into a neighbour's garden shouldn't be an issue but continual peering over a fence
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Everything to know on what to do if you want to get rid of old coins in the UK
Over the decades coins and banknotes in the UK have changed in their design several times, meaning there are some still floating about that are no longer legal tender. Whether they're behind the sofa, at the bottom of some drawer or in an old piggy
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Who won at the BAFTAs? Full list of all the award winners for 2024
The BAFTA Television Awards returned to our screens last night (May 12) with plenty of actors and celebrities taking home top prizes. The Awards ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London and comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan
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Red Rose wants fans to bring the Thunder to women’s game
Lancashire is stepping up for women’s cricket and asking the North West to show support as it launches #BatForWomensCricket with Lancashire Thunder. Only four in 10 people in the North West have been to a cricket match in person, according to a
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Kentmere Trail Races test the Burnden Road Runners’ mettle
Four types of race were on offer for Burndeners at Staveley but only the 18K was the golden ticket for the Off-Road Championship. The Staveley races are part of the Lakeland Trails series and take in panoramic views of the southern Lakeland fells
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Bury youngster Finnlay hoping for big home support
YOUNG Bury squash star Finnlay Withington is hoping to wow the crowds on home turf next week. Withington, who turned 20 last month, has successfully regained his wildcard spot for the upcoming Manchester Open 2024 and hopes home support will guide
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Storm flooding causes entry slip road to close on busy motorway last night
Traffic authorities worked hard last night to deal with flooding on the M60. One lane was forced to close on the M60 Junction 17, Whitefield Interchange after flooding reports. One side of the motorway was flooded extensively, rendering it
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Steph leads the Harriers home at a sunny Chorley 10k
The sun came out as Horwich Harriers joined the runners at the Chorley 10k. While the vitamin D was welcome after a long, wet winter, the runners could be forgiven for wishing the May heat would hold off for another hour. Steph McKee was not
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Leading school's fascinating past being explored for the first time
The fascinating history of a village primary school is being told by its pupils in a project capturing the interest of the whole community. Blackrod Primary School's young historians are exploring the last five decades of the school - 1940s to
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Clever little 2-year-old surprises mum by reading the first Harry Potter book
She may only be two-years-old but little Poppy Rushton is already reading the first Harry Potter book - without any help from her mum. Proud mum Sophie Blundell says her little girl is a ‘whizz kid’ reader. Among the books she has read is
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Two Bolton schools in the running to be named the best in the country
Bolton schools are in the running to be crowned the best in the country. St Peter's CE Primary School in Farnworth and Bolton School have been shortlisted in this year's TES Awards. The awards, which have been dubbed the ‘Oscars of education
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Emerging invisible health threat strikes when weather is hot
An increasing threat to human health is thriving off of the sunny weather. The weather turned tropical over the weekend, with headlines jubilantly celebrating that parts of Greater Manchester would be ‘hotter than Spain’ as temperatures soared
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'Waste of money' £50K chess tables slammed as ‘tokenistic’ by park goers in Bolton
Stone chess tables erected in parks in the North West as part of the government's levelling up agenda at a cost of £50,000 have been slammed as ‘tokenistic’. The 20 black and white square-topped tables and seats, worth £2,500 a piece, have been
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Former Labour councillor stands for MP with George Galloway's Workers Party GB
A ex-Bolton councillor has joined the The Workers Party and is to stand as MP in the Bolton South East constituency. Jack Khan, who represented the Rumworth ward, left the Labour party to join George Galloway's political party. Mr Khan announced
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Players are hungry for Championship football, says Wanderers chief Markham
CHRIS Markham believes there is a “hunger” for Championship football within the squad he and Ian Evatt have built at Wanderers. Bolton’s sporting director has been a key figure in the club’s gradual rebuild, and hopes to see them take the next
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School where happy and well cared for children achieve well-despite devastating fire
A school left without a building following a devastating fire has been praised for ensuring children's education did not suffer as a result. SS Simon and Jude's CE School in Great Lever was all but burnt to the ground in August of last year.
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New role for Bolton actress in thrilling television drama - with filming now underway
Bolton actress Amy Nuttal will star in a new gripping series The Feud — which takes neighbourhood disputes to a whole and frightening new level. She will appear alongside Jill Halfpenny and Rupert Penry-Jones. The drama introduces Emma and
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Bolton bakery serving locals for more than 100 years needs 'YOU'
A bakery is appealing to the public to support the treasured institution. Hunters, on Church Road, has been in operation for 119 years and Alicia Barlow, who took over ownership two years ago, is eager for it to continue. Inspired by its
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Latest on plan to transform abandoned Turkish Baths
A scheme to transform an abandoned set of Turkish baths in Bolton town centre has been called off. The plan had originally set out to turn the now vacant building on Great Moor Street into three new self-contained flats. The baths are designated
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Heartbreak as talented teenager discovered dead after night out
A family described their devastation after their talented teenager was discovered dead after a night out in Astley Bridge. Harrison Rimmer, known as Harry, was discovered dead outside his home on Oaks Lane, off Bradshaw Brow, on January 28 of this
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The support available in Bolton as national campaign launches
Bolton residents are being reminded of the support available as part of a national awareness campaign around mental health. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) is being active. Keeping moving can help improve our