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What medical conditions qualify for a Blue Badge? See who is eligible
Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. They also mean people can park free of charge at on-street parking meters and in Pay and Display bays or on single or double yellow lines for up to
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TEAM NEWS: Ian Evatt shares Jon Dadi Bodvarsson update
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson is back in training as Wanderers prepare for their Wembley showdown with Oxford. The experienced forward has been out of action since picking up a calf injury during the 1-1 draw against Portsmouth last month. Carlos Mendes
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Does my neighbour have to fix their fence? Find out when it's your responsibility
Sometimes it can feel like our gardens constantly need things fixed and repaired, from broken plant pots, cracked patios and rotten decking panels. Although some of these upkeeping jobs may be small, they can soon add up when it comes to creating
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK again as early as this week, according to the Met Office. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last week, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Essex, Cambridgeshire
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Police appeal for help to trace man wanted on recall to prison
A man with links to Bolton is wanted on recall to prison. Officers are appealing for help to trace Dean Smith. While he is from Atherton, the 33-year-old is understood to have links to Bolton. He is also known to visit Leigh and also Tyldesley
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Sheehan shortlisted for PFA League One Fans’ Player of the Year prize
Wanderers midfielder Josh Sheehan has been nominated for the PFA League One Fans’ Player of the Year Award. It has been an impressive campaign from the Welshman, who collected the two main prizes at the club’s End of Season Awards night last month
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How to follow all the action of Wanderers' play-off battle with Oxford
Oxford stand between Wanderers and a place in the Championship next season ahead of Saturday’s play-off showdown. Ian Evatt’s men beat Barnsley 5-4 on aggregate in the semi-final. Dion Charles bagged a brace at Oakwell, with Randell Williams, Aaron
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Plumber who 'helped people in need' admits making up some stories
A Burnley plumber who has made national headlines for providing free plumbing services to people in need has admitted to fabricating some of his stories. James Anderson is the founder of Depher, a plumbing and heating repair community interest
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Can a neighbour keep my kid's football if it accidently lands in their garden?
A kickabout on a lovely summer afternoon can be ruined when the football you're using is accidentally lobbed into a neighbour's garden. While many have cordial relations with their next-door neighbours and can simply go over and retrieve it, some
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David Walliams admits new comedy show with Matt Lucas is 'a little bit edgy'
David Walliams has revealed the new comedy show he is writing with Matt Lucas is “a little bit edgy” and has a “whole cast of new characters”. It comes following the controversy over Little Britain which ran for three seasons from 2003 until 2006
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10 north west beaches earn Seaside Awards for water quality, facilities and more
Keep Britain Tidy, an environmental charity, has revealed the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024 and you might recognise your local beach. The north west which incorporates Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester
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Bolton Wanderers prepared for VAR in play-off final against Oxford United
LIKE it or not, VAR will be in operation at Wembley when Wanderers face Oxford United in the League One play-off final. In the week that Wolves tabled a motion to have the controversial system removed from the Premier League, it has been confirmed
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Prove you're the 'diamond of the season' with this ultimate Bridgerton quiz
Dearest reader, how well do you think you know Netflix's favourite Regency romance Bridgerton? Calling all debutantes and former rakes, it's time to put your knowledge of all things Lady Whistledown and the gossip of the Ton. The first part
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RAC warns fuel retailers are charging 'extremely unfair' petrol prices
UK motorists are being hit in the pocket by “unfairly high margins” on fuel sales, a Cabinet minister has been warned. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) must be given the power to take “meaningful action” against companies charging too
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'Do not eat': Tesco issues warning as food may contain 'pieces of glass'
Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning over a product which may contain pieces of glass. The supermarket giant is recalling one of its sandwich products due to the possible presence of “small pieces of glass”. Tesco has recalled
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Aldi shoppers issued do not eat warning over 'unsafe to eat' pork
Aldi shoppers have been warned not to eat two pork products from the supermarket as they are “unsafe to eat”. The two pork products have been labelled incorrectly, with the wrong use-by dates used. The affected products are the Ashfields Grill
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Holidaymakers heading to Ibiza and Majorca warned of new alcohol ban
Holidaymakers heading to Ibiza and Majorca have been warned of an alcohol ban on the Spanish islands this summer. People heading to the busiest resorts on Spain’s Balearic Islands will be unable to buy alcohol from shops between 9.30pm and 8am
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Oxford coach on Bolton 'quality' and 'huge' response from 5-0 loss
Oxford coach Craig Short has a lot of respect for Wanderers but is “quietly confident” they can get the job done at Wembley. Short says the U’s can take plenty of confident from their resilience during the semi-final victory against Peterborough
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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped
Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a switch warning as they risk having their payments stopped. New figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions revealed more than 180,000
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When is Bridgerton set as the hit Netflix show returns for its third series?
The hit Netflix period drama Bridgerton is back on our screens but many fans will be wondering when the show is actually set. While it is known for having classical covers of modern pop songs, the show is certainly set in the past. If you've
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Passenger and driver arrested after police stop car
Police arrested a driver and passenger after officers pulled over a car in Halliwell. The car was stopped on Nottingham Drive, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified. Police said the passenger was wanted for
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Bolton Metro teenager is making a Mark in the pool
Teenage Bolton Metro Swimming Squad member, Mark Tompsett, broke the British record on his way to becoming European champion - and is now hoping for as place in this year’s Paris Paralympics. The 17-year-old para swimmer competes in the S14 classification
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Zander clinches a third title triumph
A young Thai boxer from Horwich claimed a third championship belt with another victory in Trafford. Teenager Zander Needham claimed a second English Thai boxing title - a third championship title in total - with victory over an opponent from Sale
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Police acting on information from the community discover cannabis farm
Police acting on information from the community raided a house to uncover a cannabis farm. The raid took place at a house in Farnworth yesterday afternoon. Police have seized the cannabis plants from a home in Farnworth. A spokesman
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'We need you' to say how £20M should be spent on transforming the town
People have been invited to have their say on how £20M is spent on remodelling their town. Farnworth was chosen as one of 55 towns across the country for a cash injection from the government to invest in its high street and tackle anti-social behaviour
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Mayor's final engagement before stepping down gets people talking
A chatty bench has been installed outside Winifred Kettle in Westhoughton to get people talking. Senior Solutions Westhoughton asked Westhoughton Town Council for a couple of benches for people to sit and chat, or just sit and rest. One of
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New date for comic con in Bolton due to unforeseen parking issues
A comic con event in Bolton will no longer take place this weekend due to an unforeseen parking issue. Comic Con Mania was due to host an event at Bolton Arena this Saturday, May 18, bringing the brand to the town for the first time. However
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What landmarks do you recognise on aerial photo of Bolton from 1951?
Bolton Town Hall and Le Mans Crescent draws the eye in this wonderful aerial photo of the town centre from 1951. You can see buses travelling in front of the town hall on Victoria Square and at the top of the photo, the large expanse of Moor
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Plans to turn 8 bedroom family home into guest house for the vulnerable
A property in Bolton could be transformed into an eight bedroom guest house for the vulnerable – if new plans are approved. The proposal has been launched for the building on Castle Street, The Haulgh. The property is currently being used as
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Bolton’s buses are late – a controversial fix could be needed
Yellow buses are meant to become ‘an iconic symbol of Greater Manchester’, according to Mayor Andy Burnham – but passengers looking to catch one may be in for a wait. Since the end of January, Bee Network bosses have been releasing data on the
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Bolton subpostmaster caught up in Post Office scandal speaks out about ongoing battle
A sub-postmaster who was taken to court by the Post Office says he is finding it difficult to access the 'well publicised' compensation schemes set up in light of the Horizon scandal. Kevin Banks was one of the first sub-postmasters to be prosecuted
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Rotherham land 'marquee signing' ahead of League One return
Jonson Clarke-Harris says it was an “easy decision” to return to Rotherham as they prepare for life back in League One. Clarke-Harris joins the Millers on a free transfer from Peterborough, putting pen to paper over a two-year deal at the New York
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Billboard goes up in Bolton after train passenger couldn’t get oat milk in coffee
An animal rights group has put up a billboard encouraging people to go vegan after a train passenger was unable to get oat milk for his coffee at Bolton train station. The saga started after Paul Whitley, from Hindley, was left feeling surprised
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‘Despicable’ men who beat and strangled Bolton Wanderers fan jailed
Two men who assaulted a disabled Bolton Wanderers fan have been jailed. Trevor Howard, aged 39 and Brian Power, aged 44, assaulted Johnathan Morris on August 1, 2021, outside the Olympus Restaurant on Newport Street. Howard, of Whitford Walk
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Happy children are getting a good start to their education
A nursery where children are ‘happy’ and make a ‘positive start to their education’ has again been marked as good by Ofsted. The Orchards Nursery School on Lower Orchards, Highfield Road, Farnworth, was inspected by the education watchdog, Ofsted
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Ironman festival returns to Bolton - Road closures and routes announced in full
Road closures have been announced ahead of the return of Bolton’s famous Ironman festival this summer. The Ironman 70.3 event will take place between Friday June 28 and Sunday June 30. Bolton Council says that the shorter distance of this year
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RSPCA call for owners of corn snake found in family's back garden
The RSPCA is appealing for the owner of a missing corn snake to get in touch after a family found it in their garden. Zak Raja, who lives in Lostock, found the snake in his private, gated back garden while cleaning up for a barbecue. After
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Dion's dreaming of another Wembley moment at Bolton Wanderers
DION Charles is ready to play the game of his life for Wanderers at Wembley. As the days tick down to the League One play-off final against Oxford United, Bolton’s top scorer is dreaming of another goal under the arch to help Ian Evatt’s side gain
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Business appeals against notice over 'unacceptable noise and disturbance'
A company is appealing against an enforcement notice by council chiefs who claim their use of a unit is causing “unacceptable noise and disturbance”. Business Mansell Building Solutions had applied for retrospective permission to use the site on