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Can my neighbour build on my wall? Find out if they need permission
We have all probably had to have a conversation with our neighbours when it comes to making changes to either our houses or gardens. From discussing extension plans you have submitted to your local council, replacing broken fence panels or digging
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Arson investigation after two rescued from Hunger Hill flat fire
A police investigation has been launched following a fire in the early hours of Saturday. Two people were rescued following a fire at a first-floor flat in Knutshaw Crescent, located off Wigan Road, in the early hours of today, May 25. Earlier
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Bolton Pride ‘keeping the celebration going’ in town centre
Bolton Pride has come back to the town centre – on a day of perfect sunny weather. Members of the LGBT+ community and allies marched from the University of Bolton to Victoria Square via the A579 and Bradshawgate in the morning on Saturday, May
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10 former Wanderers who are currently available as free agents
With another season in the books, we have taken a look at some of the former Wanderers who will be free agents this summer. Josh Emmanuel The 26-year-old joined Carlisle on a short-term deal in November and went on to make 14 appearances
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Man in 70s dead after fire at semi-detached house
A man has died following a house fire in Astley in the early hours of today (Saturday, May 25). Greater Manchester Police says there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire, but that a man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene
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How Wanderers' average attendance compares to League One rivals
Wanderers averaged more than 20,000 supporters at the Toughsheet Community Stadium over the past season, but how do their figures rank among the rest of League One? The Whites have been backed in numbers since the start of the campaign, with crowds
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Experts predict State Pensions could rise to more than £1,000 a month
Experts have predicted that State Pensions could rise to more than £1,000 a month. Steven Cameron, Pensions Director at Aegon, believes that the triple lock could push payments up by as much as 5.7 per cent next April. Steven said: "The specific
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Home expert issues 'dangerous' toaster warning for UK homes
Aside from a kettle and a McDonald's Coca-Cola glass, there is one common dominator in British households, a toaster. Toast is the ever-dependable staple that can keep us going at any time of day. Although it's mainly thought of as a breakfast
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Man arrested for 'flooding restaurant with fake one-star reviews'
A Brit faces the next two years behind bars after he was arrested for allegedly writing fake one-star reviews for a restaurant in Thailand. The man, identified only as Alexander, was arrested at his Bangkok address earlier this month after a reputed
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Aldi 'hammers down prices even further' on over 40 products in store
Aldi has lowered the prices on over 45 fruit and veg products. From today, shoppers at one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets will enjoy even lower prices on items including berries, oranges, tomatoes, and fresh salad range. Items such as avocados
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Police issue update on investigation after driver said 'brakes failed' on motorway
A POLICE investigation is still ongoing months after the driver of an electric car said he was unable to brake on the motorway in Warrington. The incident happened back in March this year when officers were contacted by the driver of a Jaguar I-Pace
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Two rescued following Bolton flat fire in early hours
Two people have been rescued following a Bolton house fire. A fire broke out at a first floor flat on Knutshaw Crescent, located off Wigan Road, in the early hours of Saturday. Two people – a man and a woman – had to be rescued and brought
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Social Circle extend their perfect start to Conference Premiership
The most comprehensive victory in the latest round of Conference Premiership matches in the North West Cricket League came from Read when they visited Cherry Tree at Preston Old Road. Losing the toss, Read was told to bat, where they were bowled
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Busy weekend for Harriers on and off the race calendar
It was an important week for Horwich Harriers with a dinner marking the centenary year of the club last Friday before it was all hands on deck for the second running of the Coronation Trail Race, in Rivington. Competitors ran a six-mile out-and-back
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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out
Midweek trips to the pub, family and friends around for drinks after a walk, Brits love an excuse for a tipple. And it never tastes better than when it's drunk on the weekend - when the wine doth floweth. After all, a meal without wine is breakfast
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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of white wine? I happily found out
During a cycling trip last summer, I had a white wine experience that will never leave me. After passing Venice and making our way towards the Slovenian border, the Italian landscape slowly shifted from majestic Renaissance buildings to eventually
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Big group of Lostock members head out to Rivington to race
The second race in the Lostock AC Road and Trail Midweek Championship saw members head to Rivington to compete in the Coronation Trail Race. Organised by Horwich RMI Harriers, it is the fourth event in the Central Lancashire Race Series. The
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Young Bolton Wanderers fans enjoy VIP treatment to Wembley
Footie-loving kids from Bolton Wanderers and Oxford United were given the experience of a lifetime last weekend as they followed in the footsteps of their heroes with a VIP experience for the EFL League One Play-Off Finals at Wembley Stadium. Kellogg
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Bolton businessmen clean up after council cannot afford to
Two Bolton businessmen have stepped up to clean up a paint spill on new £1m footpaths. Westhoughton councillors have thanked Vape Maze business owner Muhammad Iqbal and his colleague Michael Isherwood who stepped up and used their own jet washer
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Remembering these shops from Bolton in the Eighties
In Looking Back we like to occasionally focus on the more unusual. So for this collection photos from the archives we’ve decided to go shopping. Shops are one of the things which we just take for granted and yet, they stir up very strong memories
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Concerns over 'dangerous' potholes like 'bomb craters'
A Bolton resident has shared his concerns over ‘dangerous potholes’ which are like ‘bomb craters’ in Tonge Fold. The man said the state of Penrose Street is dangerous and is causing a problem for local businesses and is a danger to residents as
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Calls to improve 'dangerous junction' before someone' loses their life'
Calls to improve a 'dangerous' junction have once again been made following a crash at the weekend. Two people were taken to hospital on Sunday at the Bradshaw Road, Bury Road, Ramsbottom Road and Watling Street junction, on the border of Tottington
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'Mentality' at top of Evatt's hit-list at Bolton after play-off disappointment
IAN Evatt has pledged to examine the “mindset and mentality” of his Wanderers squad in the aftermath of the club’s failure to get promotion from League One. The Bolton boss had rallied against accusations that his team has struggled to produce
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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Whites cannot afford Wembley hangover
The biggest letdown by Liam Hatton It is difficult to look at Bolton’s Wembley disaster show with anything other than the feeling of an opportunity missed. Ian Evatt said as much, but the emotions of defeat still linger a week later. I
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Can I remove things my neighbour has attached to my fence? How to resolve the issue
Did you know if you own a fence, your neighbour cannot attach anything to it without your permission? Fences and neighbours can sometimes be a tricky subject when it comes to what can and can't be done. Whether it's knowing who's side of the
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Eagerly anticipated wine bar and restaurant opens 'in a beautiful' setting
Food lovers will be getting a 'pizza' of the action this weekend as a new restaurant and wine bar opened its doors yesterday evening. The long-awaited Tesora opened last night, but not before Bolton's new First Citizen had a preview of the pizzeria
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Town's first eco-homes being built to create 'city centre' style living in shake-up
Boton's first net zero homes are under construction as part of a multi-million cash investment to reboot Farnworth town centre. The modern environmentally friendly homes are being developed as part of the Farnworth Green neighbourhood scheme to
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Emotional challenge in memory of sister who died aged 12 to help others
Beth Harrison was just eight-years-old when her old sister died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Emma died at the age of just 12, on New Year's Eve, three months after the devastating diagnosis. Now 27, Beth, from Bolton, completed
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Trip to Rivington for £1 - bus taking people to popular beauty spot back on the road
All aboard the Rivington Rambler as it sets of to one of the region's most popular beauty spots. The ‘Rivington Rambler’ 125R bus is back on the road this summer, to take people to Rivington. The bus starts up again on May 26. It will run
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Wanderers issue statement after fans charged for parking on play-off final day
Bolton Wanderers FC has apologised after fans were wrongly charged for parking at the stadium on Saturday to get the coach to Wembley. On Saturday, May 18, the Whites made their way down to London for the League One play-off final. Supporters
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Hollywood star's incredible gesture to support Royal Bolton Hospital
Hollywood star and football club owner Ryan Reynolds has made an incredible gesture to support The Royal Bolton Hospital which helped a player's premature baby. Together with co-owner of Wrexham AFC, Rob McElhenney, the two have donated £10,000
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Man found guilty of sexual abuse of a child
A Westhoughton man has been jailed for sexually abusing a boy. David Leyland, 67, preyed upon his victim over a number of years. The paedophile, who denied the offence, was found guilty following a trial. The court heard he inappropriately
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'Largest store we've ever launched' joins seven new openings at retail park
A charity superstore has been the latest major new shop to open at Bolton’s fastest-growing retail park. This comes after Regenerage, previously known as Age Concern Central Lancashire, opened its new, nearly 11,000 square feet store at Middlebrook
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Police warn there will be more burglaries as weather warms
Police in Bolton have warned break ins could increase in the summer months as the weather gets warmer and have issue advice on how to stay safe. Figures have revealed the north of Westhoughton has become a hotspot for crime. There have also
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Tickets selling fast as countdown begins to Bolton's summer music festival
Tickets are selling fast for this year's Made in Manchester Festival which returns to Bolton in just a matter of weeks. There are now fewer than 100 tickets available. Rob Brierley from Made in Manchester said: "We can’t wait to return to Bolton
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New food and drink destination to be created after being given the green light
A new food and drink destination is to be created within six shipping containers - after being been given the green light by planning bosses. The applicant, Shadow Estates Ltd, applied for planning permission for the site on King Street Retail