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Concert goer would "think twice" before returning to new concert venue after gig
A Bury man says he would “think twice” before returning to the Co-op Live after being left stranded after watching Elbow. Maurice Fine, 62, said he was stuck in Manchester City Centre following the gig at the new arena next to the Etihad after
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Pals whose friendship transcends cultures become TikTok stars with millions of views
One can’t speak English and the other does not understand Punjabi, but it hasn’t stopped these two Blackburn neighbours becoming best friends. Mike Falcon, 80, and Mohammed Nawaz, 85, have become unlikely TikTok superstars racking up millions of
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HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers
HSBC has been fined £6.2 million for failures over the treatment of customers who were in arrears or experiencing financial difficulty. It put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority
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Nationwide to pay free £100 bonus to millions of UK customers
Nationwide is offering a free £100 to certain customers as part of its 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with the lender. This is the second time Nationwide
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Firefighters called out as town centre office building evacuated
Firefighters were called out to a town centre building, which was evacuated this afternoon. Workers at Knowsley House, Knowsley Street, left the building at 2.50pm today, May 23. The building houses the DVSA Theory Test Centre, a branch of
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Barnsley appoint Darrell Clarke as their new head coach
Darrell Clarke has been named as Barnsley’s new head coach after leaving his role at Cheltenham Town. Clarke gained plaudits for the job he did at Whaddon Road over the past season even though he couldn’t quite keep the Robins in League One after
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Man arrested after failing to attend court because it was 'his birthday'
Police have caught a man in Bolton after he failed to attend court because it was the "same day as his birthday". The 23-year-old, who has not been named by Greater Manchester Police (GMP), had previously been charged on suspicion of possession
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Fight involving knives breaks out in attempted robbery
Police have stepped up patrols after reports of a fight involving knives in what is believed to be an attempted robbery. Officers were called to Cleggs Lane, Little Hulton, around midday yesterday. The extent of the injuries suffered is still
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Why we publish political adverts
In the run-up to the general election on July 4, you may see advertising from political candidates and political parties who wish to use our news title to communicate their messages to our local communities. As a multimedia publisher, this can
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Baxter on Wembley pain and hunger to help Bolton bounce back
Nathan Baxter says Wanderers “let down” their fans at Wembley and vowed to do everything he can to put it right next season. The goalkeeper has been a key figure for the Whites since arriving on a free transfer last summer following his release
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Outnumbered to return for 2024 Christmas special after 8 year hiatus
BBC comedy series Outnumbered, starring Hugh Dennis, will return to TV screens for the first time in eight years with a 2024 Christmas special. Outnumbered, which follows the "chaos in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman", ran for five
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TransPennine Express urges customers not to travel north up to Scotland
TransPennine Express is urging customers not to travel between the north west of England and Scotland today. Due to the weather causing significant disruption on the West Coast Main Line with flooding on the route north of Carlisle, TransPennine
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Councils across the UK 'refusing to fix potholes' that are 'too small'
It has been found that council areas across the UK are "refusing" to repair potholes "deemed too small". A third of local authorities in Britain state that there is a minimum size a pothole must be before repairs are considered, according to an
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Top 10 cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2024
Insuring a car can leave a big dent in your finances so knowing which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure, could help you save some money. Driving a car gives us freedom to get out and about whenever we want to but it doesn’t have
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice has BBC show 'axed' amid 'abusive behaviour' claims
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice and Anton du Beke have had their adventure show on the BBC axed according to reports. The pair have featured in two series of Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in... first visiting Sicily and then Spain.
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Former Wanderers man Nolan leaves West Ham coaching role
Former Wanderers midfielder Kevin Nolan has left West Ham after a four-year spell with the Premier League outfit. Nolan, who captained the Hammers to promotion from the Championship during his playing days, returned to the club in 2020 as part
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Pothole damage: Can I claim for damage on my car insurance?
Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car. Driving over a deep pothole, even at a low speed, can cause damage to a vehicle’s
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Delays on trains this morning after 'faults with the signalling system'
All lines have reopened after major disruption this morning at Bolton train station. Trains between Bolton and Preston were being cancelled following damage to overhead electric wires. And other trains heading into Manchester are delayed due
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Royal Mint reveals rarest and most valuable coins, including 10p, 50p and £2
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest, and as a result most valuable, coins in circulation today. The rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. All of
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Kellogg's recalls Corn Flakes product as 'do not eat' warning issued
Kellogg’s is recalling one of its popular cereals because the product is “unsafe to eat”. The cereal giant is recalling its Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour because they may contain small hard lumps of food which are unsafe to eat. The
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Millions dealing with smart meter faults as customers face shock £1,000 bills
Millions of UK households are missing out on the benefits of a smart meter because of faults or poor service from suppliers, Citizens Advice has warned. Smart Meters are now installed in more than half of British homes, but people are being let
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Barrowford keen to seize opportunity against ‘big boys’
Barrowford are confident they can make a positive impression on this summer’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League T20 competition. A Conference Premier side in the NWCL structure, they have accepted an invitation to play in the 2024 Birtwistle
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Seigne targeting a T20 run for Eagley in Birtwistle Cup
Louis Seigne believes his Eagley side have all the tools required to shine in this season’s Birtwistle Cup T20 competition. The second edition of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s 20-over event begins in earnest tomorrow, with 24 teams
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Have you found rats in your house or garden? What to do if you see rodents
Have you spotted a rat in your home or garden? The unwanted pests can cause problems and if you’re wondering what to do and who to call to help you remove them, look no further. Rats carry lots of diseases and they can leave a mess behind so you
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Amazons’ busy weekend ends in some big wins
Bolton Rugby Club’s Amazons girls ended their season on a high with a busy weekend. First up, last Saturday, they ran their first ‘Love Rugby’ camp for girls in conjunction with the England RFU recruitment campaign. Forty girls attended the
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School has been consistently 'outstanding' for almost 20 years
A Bolton school remains ' outstanding', retaining the title for almost 20 years. Rumworth School in Ladybridge was given the highest grade after a recent Ofsted inspection, its first full one in a decade. It was first rated outstanding by
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Don't cut bus stops for sake of 'Holy Grail of punctuality', says Bolton MP
Bus stops should not be cut in response to new Bee Network buses failing to hit targets, a Bolton MP says. Earlier this week The Bolton News reported that the Bee Network, which running across Bolton, Wigan and parts of Bury and Salford had only
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Work under way creating ponds and grasslands at huge new industrial site
Work is under way to create new ponds and grassland areas at what will be a huge new industrial estate. The “ecology areas” are being created as part of the new Wingates Industrial Estate expansion. But concerns have been raised about the loss
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Labour Group leader Nick Peel remains in control of council
Labour Group leader Nick Peel is to remain on top at the town hall although the group surrendered two seats at the local elections. Cllr Peel requested the support of at least one other group when the council returned to action at its AGM on Wednesday
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Wanderers player killed in WW1 buried with military honours - 110 years later
A young Bolton soldier who once played for Bolton Wanderers Football Club has finally been laid to rest almost 110 years after his death. Second Lieutenant James Arthur Greenhalgh, of 1st Battalion The Cheshire Regiment, was buried with full military
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Driver 'could have killed someone' after crashing in bid to escape police
A speeding driver crashed into other cars which “could just as easily have been people” after trying to escape police. Officers had already been on their way to deal with another dangerous driver at around 7.30pm on March 5 this year when they
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Residents worried IX Wireless could return after being deterred earlier this year
A Bolton man who fought off an attempt by IX Wireless to install a mast outside his home earlier this year has said he and his neighbours are still on edge in case they return. James Mitchinson came back from holiday earlier this year to discover
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Veteran striker Cameron Jerome leaves Bolton Wanderers with fans' respect
FOR much of Cameron Jerome’s time at Bolton Wanderers, the prospect of him becoming a cult hero on the terraces looked unlikely. A player who had perennially been linked with the club in their Premier League and Championship days, he finally arrived
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Joy after school playground to undergo huge makeover - after discovery of subsidence
A primary school is celebrating after an application for changes to a playground with serious subsidence was approved. St Stephen and All Martyrs CE Primary School applied for planning permission for the work on March 4. The primary school's
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Bolton MPs react after Prime Minister calls snap General Election
Bolton MPs have reacted after a snap General Election was called yesterday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation, announcing the vote for July 4. He fired the starting gun outside 10 Downing Street, making the economy and combating
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New TV role for former Bolton Corrie star - and she is very excited about it
Bolton actress and social media influencer Helen Flanagan will be back on our screens as she stars in the 13th series of Celebs Go Dating. Helen has revealed the ‘ very exciting’ news on her Instagram page that she is set to be one of six new celebrities
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Youth football team abandons cup final due to clash with GCSEs
A youth football team has dropped out of a cup final because it clashedwith a GCSE exam . Davyhulme Park FC's U16 side plays in the Bolton and Bury District Football League. The final of the U16s Players Cup was due to be played yesterday
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Village heritage farmhouse near pheasant farm to get new roof
A 17th Century heritage-listed home near a pheasant farm in a moorland village can be re-roofed. Blackburn with Darwen Council has given listed building consent for the work to Bromiley's Farmhouse in Belmont Road, Belmont. Owner Mrs Carol