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BGT judges furious as act throws food and wine over them in shocking display
Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens tonight, May 18, as acts tried to impress the judges tonight with their unique talents in the 17th series of the show. The latest round of auditions saw comedians, magicians, singers, dance acts and
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Wanderers fans cheering from Bolton left heartbroken and disappointed
Heartbroken Bolton Wanderers fans were left with their heads in their hands after a disappointing match with Oxford. While hundreds of fans made the trek to Wembley Stadium, some sat and watched from the Bolton Stadium Hotel. And what started
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Evatt on Maghoma injury and 'unrecognisable' Oxford performance
Ian Evatt says losing Paris Maghoma to injury against Oxford was “frustrating” – but admitted there was so much more wrong with Wanderers on the day. The Brentford loanee has been a key figure for the Whites in recent months but needed treatment
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MATCH REACTION: Evatt on 'baffling' Wembley display against Oxford
Ian Evatt labelled Wanderers’ 2-0 defeat against Oxford in the play-off final “up with our worst performance of the season”. Josh Murphy bagged a first-half brace as the Whites missed out promotion to the Championship in front of 70,000 people
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MATCH REPORT: Wanderers collapse to Oxford United defeat at Wembley
OUT-SMARTED and out-fought by Oxford United – Bolton Wanderers’ Championship dreams were shattered after a desperate display at Wembley. Two goals from Josh Murphy made sure that Des Buckingham’s side, beaten so convincingly at the Toughsheet Stadium
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Dragon’s Den star reveals he nearly died on a recent holiday in Mexico
Ex-star of BBC’s Dragon’s Den, Duncan Bannatyne, has revealed that he almost died while on a recent holiday in Mexico. The 75-year-old was bit by a dragonfly which led him to suffer a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction. Bannatyne
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High street retailer apology as website and app down
The website of high street giant Marks & Spencer has been offline for several hours after it was hit with “technical issues”. Visitors to the retailer’s site on Saturday afternoon were greeted with a message which read: “Please bear with us. Sorry
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Coronation Street legend at risk of going blind after heartbreaking diagnosis
Coronation Street legend Lisa George has revealed to fans that a recent diagnosis could result in her becoming blind. The 51-year-old actress is best known for playing Beth Sutherland (Tinker) on the ITV show for the last 12 years. However,
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Northern Lights to be visible in the UK in a matter of days
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the UK again over the coming weeks, space forecasters have said. Last weekend, May 11, much of the UK was treated to a surprise display of the pink and green Aurora Borealis after an extreme geomagnetic
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Bolton Wanderers 0-2 Oxford - play-off final as it happened
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Attempted murder probe after man, 20s, 'stabbed' in street
A man is fighting for his life while another has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a suspected stabbing. Police say that the man was stabbed on Slade Lane, Longsight at around .615pm on the evening of Friday May 17. The alleged
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The celestial displays to witness this summer if you missed the Northern Lights
Aside from the aurora, our solar system will put on an array of shows in the months ahead. A super-powered solar storm last week resulted in a surprise appearance of the aurora borealis across the UK. Although they are set to make another appearance
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Asda urges customers to stop using product over potential fire risk
Asda has issued an urgent product recall for a cordless vacuum over concerns that it could go on fire when left unattended. The Goblin GHV102W-20 White Mini Handheld Cordless Vac is sold in stores across the UK and is said to have battery issues
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Cadbury axes iconic Dairy Milk bar and says it has no plans to bring it back
Cadbury fans have been left disheartened after learning that an iconic Dairy Milk bar has been axed forever. The chocolate brand announced that its Dairy Milk Mint Crisps would be discontinued and that lovers of the bar would be unable to find
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Suspects charged after major undercover drug crime operation
Nearly 20 people, two of them teenagers under 18, have been charged with drug offences after an undercover police operation. Officers launched the investigation, dubbed Operation Vulcan, in Piccadilly Gardens, central Manchester several months
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Huge haul of over 1,200 illegal vapes and cigarettes seized from just three shops
More than a thousand illegal vapes and cigarettes were seized from shops across Bolton this week. Bolton Council announced on Friday that officers had visited three shops across the borough since the start of the week. During these visits
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'Rare opportunity' to buy this week's beautiful £1.1M property of the week
A property with beautiful views of the countryside is now on the market – with estate agents saying it is a ‘rare opportunity’ to purchase. Woodsleigh Coppice on the Heaton/Lostock border is on sale for £1.1M and has three bedrooms, four bathrooms
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Man alleged tried to steal streaky bacon at shop 'overlooked by police station'
A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal packs of streaky bacon from a retail park “overlooked by a police station.” This followed on from a separate incident of what police called a “mass meat theft” from the same shop, M&S
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I tried the 'world's best pizza' and it was a classic work of Italian genius
Pizza is a dish that captures the hearts of many around the world, with there being so much variety in terms of toppings to choose from. Whether you like a classic Margherita, are a big fan of pepperoni or even prefer pineapple as a topping, there
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The UK's top 20 most expensive (and most affordable) dog breeds to own revealed
The UK's most expensive and most affordable dog breeds to own have been revealed - but where does your furry friend come? Dog owners know all too well how the costs stack up when looking after their pets from their food to vet bills. Whether
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New 'Perfect Somewhere' awards name the 'crème de la crème' of UK hotels
Hotels.com has unveiled its 'Perfect Somewheres' hotels across the UK in its first-of-their-kind awards. The global awards have been created to celebrate a selection of the top 1% of hotels on the Hotels.com app. Unlike other travel awards,
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Can I stop my neighbour from letting their property out on Airbnb?
Airbnb has become a source of income for property owners across the UK with thousands opting to let strangers live in their homes during peak tourist seasons. However, having such an operation next door can become a nuisance, leaving you wondering
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Raging Gogglebox fans call for 'joyless and horrible' show star to be axed
Fans of Gogglebox have called for long-time star Mary Killen to be axed from the show with many branding her "joyless and horrible". In the most recent episode of the Channel 4 programme, the contributor from Wiltshire was left appalled after witnessing
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WEMBLEY LIVE: Bolton Wanderers fans build-up to League One play-off final
9:24pm Alima: Thank you for staying with us today! 9:23pm
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Driver allegedly caught with drugs 'in a private place' after being 'unable to sit'
A driver was arrested after police noticed he was 'unable to sit' in his car and suspected of having a range of drugs 'in a private place. Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s traffic unit reported making the find shortly before 11.30pm on
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Lostock’s five brave the heat to take on Horseshoe fell race
Five intrepid Lostockers head to Ambleside to join 218 competitors to compete in the Fairfield Horseshoe fell race, the latest round in the club championship. The race starts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District, covering nine miles and 3,000 feet
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How an injury put Wanderers' play-off final ref Sam Barrott on different path
PLAY-OFF final referee Sam Barrott may never have picked up a whistle had it not been for a nasty injury in his teens. The West Ridings official, who will take charge of Saturday’s game against Oxford United at Wembley, was a promising player at
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Bolton Wanderers A to Z quiz: How many players can you guess from the clues?
THINK you know your Bolton Wanderers players? Test yourself with our A to Z challenge. Each letter of the alphabet has a clue which leads to the identity of a current or former Whites star. Can you get all 26? Let us know by tweeting @bn_Bolton
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Motorcyclist caught 'at speeds of up to 150mph' on motorway
A motorcyclist was caught by police after allegedly reaching speeds up to 150mph. The biker, riding a Ducati Panigale V4, was stopped by officers on patrol on the M61 just after 10am on Friday May 17. According to police he had been speeding
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Bernie does mum proud raising MND funds at Leeds Marathon
Two Burnden Road Runners were on the marathon trail last weekend and it was very different courses that awaited them both. Bernie Jones was taking on the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in memory of her beloved mum, and to raise funds to support those
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Wanderers have to capitalise on psychological edge against Oxford - Ricketts
MICHAEL Ricketts hopes that past history with Oxford United can give Wanderers the same psychological edge as it did when he lifted a play-off trophy. The former England striker scored in Bolton’s 3-0 win against Preston North End at the Millennium
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Junior Harriers excel at GM and Lancashire County Champs
Junior Horwich Harriers had an excellent weekend at the Greater Manchester Championships, in Bury. Lily Mort and Sarah Lawman ran the Under-13 girls’ 75 metres with Lily getting through to the final, but Sarah just missing out. In the final, Lily
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Double play-off winner Gudni is backing Wanderers for Wembley glory
THE only player to win two play-off finals with Bolton Wanderers is backing them to emerge triumphant at Wembley this weekend. Gudni Bergsson will be watching his beloved Whites from Iceland with high hopes that Ian Evatt’s side can succeed in
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Dirty Dozen: Test your wits with our fiendish Bolton Wanderers quiz
HOW much do you know about Bolton Wanderers’ season just gone? We have compiled 12 fiendish questions to test even the sharpest minds on their way down to Wembley. Let us know how you got on with our Dirty Dozen by tweeting @bn_Bolton on your
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Former Sixth Form Bolton student makes prestigious Forbes list
A former student of The Sixth Form Bolton has made a list of ‘young people changing the world’. Misbah Mogradia joined young people making waves in retail and commerce on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Europe Retail & Commerce list. The list celebrates
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Teen 'spiralled out of control' with stolen cars and cocaine dealing
A teenager was involved in handling stolen cars and drug dealing as his behaviour “spiralled out of control.” Rio Gregory, now 19, was only 17 when he was involved in a string of car thefts in June 2022. Bolton Crown Court heard how the first
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Bolton Wanderers players up to inspire the nation to learn lifesaving skill
Bolton Wanderers players are backing a campaign to inspire the nation to learn CPR. Ahead of Bolton’s Play-Off final showdown this weekend with Oxford United, Bolton players Randell Williams and Josh Dacres-Cogley have joined former Bolton star
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Bolton Pride is returning next weekend - all you need to know
Bolton Pride will return to the town next weekend and organisers say it is set to be an ‘unforgettable’ event despite it being slightly smaller than usual. Victoria Square will be the focal of celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26
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Popular Italian café visited by famous footballer is up for award
A restaurant and cafe with customers hailing from all over Greater Manchester has been nominated for an award. Lupo Caffe Italiano in Prestwich has fast become a hit with people all over Greater Manchester including Bolton and Bury, for the authentic
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Bolton MP backs new football regulator to tackle 'not fit for purpose' Premier League
Bolton Wanderers has shown how football can be better run all over the country, one of the borough’s MPs has said. This comes after Whites chairman Sharon Brittan told a committee of MPs at Westminster that she believes the current Premier League
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Happy Meals to happy days with Wanderers - Aaron Collins' football journey
AARON Collins is 90 minutes away from the Championship – but he can still recall the days when working at McDonalds was the only way to pay the bills. The Welsh striker nearly slipped through the net at Newport’s academy as a 16-year-old after
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Photographs record life in Bolton's schools thirty-one years ago
Day-to-day lessons are a vital part of the life of a school. But there is so much more to school than that - and there always has been. This week in Looking Back we are heading back to 1993 to offer this selection of photographs which were
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Driving instructor shares concerns over busy junction roadworks
A Bolton driving instructor has shared his concerns over a new road layout that has been installed at a busy junction in Farnworth. Grade A instructor Tony Pearson said he is concerned about taking his students through a new junction which is having
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'My heart sank' - residents react to fresh scheme for new homes
Residents are gearing up to once again oppose plans to develop new homes on the site of a bungalow. A consultation is underway into draft proposals to build 20 new homes on the Somerville Bungalow site off Grizedale Close in Smithills. This
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The one question The Chase's Vixen would love to be able to answer TODAY
If there’s one question Jenny Ryan wishes she had the answer to, it would be whether Bolton Wanderers are going to win at Wembley this weekend. The TV quiz queen, known to millions as The Vixen on ITV’s The Chase, is a die-hard season ticket holder
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Fancy a curry? 5 of the best Indian restaurants in Bolton
Bolton has a variety of restaurants and choose from but if you’re looking for the best Indian restaurants, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you can hack a vindaloo or you’d rather play it safe with a korma, there are lots of options in the
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Aaron Collins eyeing chance at Wembley to prove his Championship credentials
AARON Collins will walk out at Wembley today on a mission to show he is ready to play Championship football. The Welsh striker has been in rude form over the last couple of months, netting nine goals in his last 14 games to help push Wanderers
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Punters speak of sadness at prospect of 'proper pub' with £3.60 pints closing
Drinkers at a popular ‘estate pub’ which has served its community for around 60 years spoke of their sadness at the prospect it could shut. The Cotton Tree Hotel is under threat of closure after plans emerged to convert it into a children’s nursery
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Surprise tickets for Bolton Wanderers fan to watch team in play-off final
A Bolton fan who has been a carer for over two decades got a surprise this week when he was given a pair of tickets to watch his team in the play off final. Bolton Wanderers are travelling to Wembley today to take on Oxford United. The winner
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'I hadn't got a clue!' - Keith Branagan on his legendary play-off penalty save
IT was a moment that changed the course of Bolton Wanderers’ history… but nearly 30 years on, Keith Branagan admits he was somewhat in the dark about his famous penalty save against Reading. Should Nathan Baxter face a spot kick at Wembley, he
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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Evatt journey and Wembley memories
Wanderers have earned it by Liam Hatton This week for me has involved a lot of procrastination to hold off any nerves. As I am sure many of you did, you listened to what Sharon Brittan had to say this week about football governance in
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9 budget-friendly trips you can take from Manchester Airport
Going on holiday is an exciting time but it can also be expensive so you might be wondering which places you can fly to that won’t mean breaking the bank. To help you decide on your next destination, Manchester Airport has shared nine countries
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One more game: The Buff's Wembley play-off final special part two
WANDERERS are going to Wembley in the League One play-off final and, as ever, The Buff has got it completely covered. This is part two of a double podcast helping this week, containing the all-important predictions for the big game. Marc Iles