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'Best year of my life' - Maghoma reflects on Wanderers loan
Paris Maghoma has shared an emotional message to Wanderers fans after his loan spell from Brentford ended in heartbreak against Oxford at Wembley. The midfielder picked up an injury in the opening minutes of the play-off final and was eventually
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Sheehan and Iredale on Wembley pain and 'letting down' fans
Josh Sheehan is gutted Wanderers couldn’t get over the line in their promotion push and says the Oxford defeat “hurts”. The Welshman, who won the club’s Player of the Year award last month, is eager to learn from the Wembley heartbreak and hailed
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Former Wanderers boss Neil Lennon lands new job overseas
Former Wanderers boss Neil Lennon has landed a new job overseas with Romanian side Rapid Bucharest. Lennon has put pen to paper over a two-year contract with FC Rapid after an 18-month spell away from management. The 52-year-old’s last role
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Nursery worker found guilty of manslaughter of nine-month-old baby
A nursery nurse who strapped a baby girl face down on to a bean bag for more than a hour and a half has been convicted of her manslaughter. Nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan was also tightly swaddled and covered with a blanket by Kate Roughley,
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Wembley defeat will hurt for a long time, says Aaron Collins
Aaron Collins has written a heartfelt message to supporters following the play-off heartbreak against Oxford at Wembley. Ian Evatt’s men were beaten 2-0 after a first-half brace from Josh Murphy, missing out on promotion to the Championship.
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Ian Evatt fully expects play-off final pain to linger at Bolton Wanderers
IAN Evatt has reflected on the shattered pieces of Bolton Wanderers’ season and admitted it was a “massive opportunity” missed. Going into 2024, the Whites were second in the table, two points behind Portsmouth with a game in hand. At various
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Four arrested after police receive reports of firearm used to 'intimidate' in a taxi
Four arrests have been made after police received reports of a firearm being used to intimidate a taxi driver in the early hours of this morning. At around 3am today, Greater Manchester Police were called to Tong Road in Little Lever. Police
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Police seize BMW after it was driven with no insurance
Police have seized a luxury car in Bolton after it was driven with no insurance. Officers spotted the BMW in Deane on Sunday evening, May 19, and found that its driver had no insurance. The driver was reported for driving on a public road
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Charles and Toal called up for Spain and Andorra friendlies
Dion Charles and Eoin Toal have been named in Northern Ireland’s squad for the friendlies next month. Michael O’Neill’s side face Spain in Palma on Saturday, June 8 (9.30pm) before taking on Andorra in Murcia on Tuesday, June 11 (8.45pm). Charles
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Most popular baby names in Bolton revealed, with a new top name for girls
The most popular names for babies born in Bolton have been revealed in new data. The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available. Maryam was the most popular
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Finlay’s four-goal haul secures Eagley’s Hospital Cup triumph
Eagley lifted the Bolton Hospital Cup in convincing style last Friday evening when they defeated CMB 5-1 in the final at the Neuven Stadium in Radcliffe. A four-goal haul for striker Finlay Stafford that earned him the man-of-the-match award was
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Ogbeta set to become free agent this summer after Swansea release
Nat Ogbeta will depart Swansea City this summer following the expiry of his contract with the Welsh club. Ogbeta joined the Swans in 2022 after impressing at Shrewsbury but has only made three appearances at first-team level due to a run of bad
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Meet Lauren, a Manchester contestant on The Great British Sewing Bee this year
The Great British Sewing Bee is returning to our screens this week and there’s a contestant who works in Manchester taking part. The contestants from across the UK will take on sewing challenges and aim to impress the judges, Patrick Grant and
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Direct Bolton to London train could run by end of 2025
A direct train from Bolton to London could run under plans being drawn up by Virgin. The company previously operated services from Manchester to London from 1997 until December 2019, when the company lost the franchise to Avanti – a joint partnership
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Plain Sale-ing as leaders ease to Lostock victory
Salesbury sit atop of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s Premiership table after winning for the third time in three matches on Saturday, brushing Lostock aside by 121 runs. A remarkable day of action - round three of the season - saw
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Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris embark on European road trip for BBC series
Paddy McGuinness is on a European road trip with Chris Harris as the pair film a new BBC documentary, the broadcaster has announced. The documentary will explore how our European neighbours grow old gracefully and make their years ahead their best
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'Group armed with weapons' smash window and seriously assault man
A man was taken to hospital after a “group of men armed with weapons” smashed a window and assaulted him. The incident is believed to have happened on Barton Street, Tyldesley just before 6am on Sunday May 19. Police say that an investigation
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How to enter The Bolton News Education Awards 2024
The Bolton News Education Awards are back for 2024 and we need you to nominate amazing people who make education in the area outstanding. The awards, of which Bolton Council are the headline sponsor, are a chance to celebrate the very best of schooling
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What to do if you see an Asian hornet at home or while you're out and about
If you spot Asian hornets flying around your garden or while you’re out and about, you might wonder what you should do. Nature groups are warning of a potential surge in damaging invasive non-native species. The UK’s chief plant health officer
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'Worst treatment disaster in NHS history': What is the contaminated blood scandal?
The final report from the Infected Blood Inquiry is set to be published on Monday (May 20) detailing the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. The final report will conclude "a 40-year fight” by campaigners against the NHS contaminated
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis B? How to prevent it and when to see a GP
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can be passed on through blood, semen and vaginal fluids but what are the symptoms to look out for? While the infection can usually last for a few months, some people can have the disease long-term. If you
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Lucky neighbours in this area are celebrating a lottery win
Residents are quids in today after striking it lucky on the People’s Postcode Lottery. Those with the M28 7GU – Whitewood Road, Walkden – and who are signed up to the lottery have today won £1,000 in the daily prize draws. Prize winning postcodes
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Teen boy arrested in connection with street stabbing
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing incident last Friday. This comes after a man in his 20s was injured in a suspected stabbing incident on Slade Lane, Longsight on Friday May 17. Police announced
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Man arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after two-vehicle crash
A man in his 20s has been arrested after a crash between two vehicles yesterday afternoon, May 19. Emergency services were called at around 4.30pm to reports of a collision on Bradshaw Road. The occupants of both vehicles were taken to hospital
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'That was embarrassing...we just didn’t turn up'
Newspaper delivery people in short supply, cricket matches conceded due to lack of available players, milk delivered unbelievably early, could only mean one thing, the Wanderers were marching on Wembley for the League 1 Play-off Final against Oxford
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Peregrine Falcon flew almost 100 miles to become part of 'Bolton family'
A bird of prey flew almost 100 miles to become the newest addition to a Bolton family. The bird, a female of the species, has joined the Peregrine Falcon family which lives in the town, having been spotted atop Bolton Town Hall. According
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How you can help improve the health of South Asian communities living in Bolton
A new study is underway across the borough to improve the understanding of different healthcare issues that are affecting South Asian communities. The study aims to ensure that everyone in Bolton has access to the care they need no matter their
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Rise in number of Bolton pupils being suspended for racial abuse - and why
Schools in Bolton recorded more suspensions for racial abuse last year, new figures show. Department for Education figures show there were 20 suspensions at Bolton schools for racial abuse during the 2022-23 spring term – up from 10 across the
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Scheme for houses over old golf course judged 'harmful' to green belt
The latest scheme to build houses over a former golf range has been thrown out over concerns it would be “harmful” to green belt land. The outline plan, by applicants Michael and Wendy Warburton, had originally set out to demolish the Kearsley
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Bolton not-for-profit celebrates birthday with £30k charity donation
A Bolton non-for-profit organisation helping businesses secure better value energy deals is celebrating its 10th birthday. Box Power CIC, based in the town centre, made a £30,000 donation to charity to mark a decade in the energy consultancy business
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University of Bolton's new position in the 'league table'
The University of Bolton has moved up nine places in the 2025 edition of the ‘Complete University Guide’. The University of Bolton is now 111th out of 130 places. However, the university was number 34 for student satisfaction, with a score
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Recognise the shops in this view along Newport Street from 1971?
A view along Newport Street in Bolton looking towards Trinity Street from 1971. On the left you can see the posters plastered all over the windows of the former premises of Shannon’s advertising the fact the Edwin P Lees would soon by moving
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The people who are bringing others together across Bolton to ensure no one is lonely
A Bolton group which looks to bring people together is hoping to expand. A former NHS nurse, 78-year-old Marjorie Hayward personally experienced loneliness after moving back to the UK from Spain, where she had lived for years. In 2016, while
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School where children are happy and look forward to class is one of Bolton's best
Children learn in the most wonderful way at a first class school. Sacred Heart Primary RC Primary School, in Westhoughton, has again been marked as outstanding by Ofsted, which found that pupils are "happy and look forward to school each day".
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Shopping centre is a place for all after the opening of special facility
Market Place Shopping Centre has installed a new toilet which will make a huge difference to many people, who would otherwise struggle to go out. Called a Changing Places facility, the room contains special equipment for those with additional needs
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Global company to move into huge warehouse in 'prime position' in Bolton
A huge warehouse in a “prime position” in Bolton is about to be occupied. This comes after hygiene and health product company Essity decided to move from its old home on Mansell Way, Horwich to the Bolton 280 warehouse at the Wingates Industrial
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The inquest begins: What went wrong at Bolton Wanderers and what happens next?
THE inquest has opened into Bolton Wanderers’ season and exactly where the club go from here after two unsuccessful stints in the play-offs. Anger has not subsided among the supporters after a defeat against Oxford United that cut far deeper than
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Where's Andy Burnham most popular and least popular in Bolton?
The Bolton areas where Andy Burnham is most popular and least popular were revealed in figures from the Greater Manchester mayoral elections. The Metro Mayor won a third term in office with more than 420,000 votes, or 63.4 per cent of the vote,
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Cyclist died after being knocked off his bike by disqualified driver
A cyclist was killed in Bolton when he was knocked off his bike by a disqualified driver. Kevin Harmon was aged 47 when he died on July 1, 2021. Mr Harmon, a keen cyclist, was riding down Edge Lane in Horwich when he collided head-on with Mubashar