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Bolton police appeal to find family of 44-year-old man who died in Salford
Police have launched an appeal to find the family of a man who died in Salford this month. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are looking for the family of 44-year-old Alvin Joseph who died at Manchester Ship Canal, near Modwen Road, on Saturday,
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BBC release official statement on controversial Strictly star Giovanni Pernice
The BBC has addressed the drama relating to Strictly star Giovanni Pernice. The 33-year-old dancing professional has come under fire, facing allegations about his teaching methods from stars such as Amanda Abbington. Giovanni refuted he was
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REGIONAL: Dogs found 'scared and nervous' living in rubbish and faeces-strewn house
A man abandoned his two underweight dogs in a rubbish and faeces-strewn house for a "prolonged period". Peter Bedford failed to return to the address in Brierley Avenue in Whitefield for days, prompting concerned residents to contact the RSPCA.
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Closure of town centre road leaves rush hour motorists confused
Cones have been put in place after a closed town centre road sign caused confusion this morning. Bank Street going towards the town centre was shut this morning, to the surprise of motorists. But several drivers coming from Folds Road area
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Appeal to find next of kin of woman who died in hospital
Bolton police have launched an appeal to trace the family of woman who died in hospital earlier this month. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are looking for the family of Sharon Morris who died aged 56 at Salford Royal Hospital on Thursday, May
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Two arrested as police patrol 'high crime areas'
Two people were arrested while 14 were stopped and searched amid a wide ranging police crackdown. Officers were on patrol in Little Hulton and the surrounding area, targeting what they call “high crime areas” on the evening of Tuesday May 28.
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The 6 beers that are good for your health (and the ones to avoid)
Did you know there are some beers that are good for your health? Health experts have revealed beers like Guinness, Stella Artois Unfiltered and London Porter Dark Ale could all have benefits when it comes to your gut health. Researchers have
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What is SPF and what does the number mean? This is when you should reapply
Whether you’re heading off on a trip abroad or looking forward to a staycation, you might be wondering if you’ve got enough sun cream for the nice weather. The skincare product is something we’re all familiar with but even though you’ve probably
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Public issued warning as toxic pest which poses health risks spotted
The public has been warned to keep an eye out for a pest which poses a health risk to people. The oak processionary moth caterpillar damages trees as well as causing itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation. The warning comes at the start of
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Police want to speak to this man in connection with 'attempted murder' investigation
A search is on to find a man police want to speak to in connection with an “attempted murder.” This comes after an incident on Wentbridge Road, Halliwell on Tuesday, May 21 where police say a man was hit by a vehicle. Officers say they are
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Two more Bolton Wanderers called up for summer international duty
GETHIN Jones has been called up by Australia for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Palestine. The Socceroos have already booked their place in the third round after winning their opening four games but will be aiming to
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Does my neighbour have to pay for half of the fence? The legalities to consider
When erecting or repairing a fence, it can be hard to know who pays what between you and your neighbour. Fences and neighbours can be a tricky subject when it comes to what can and can't be done. Whether it's knowing who's side of the fence
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Eamonn Holmes shares huge disagreement with Ruth Langsford amid divorce
Eamonn Holmes has opened up about a huge disagreement between himself and Ruth Langsford amid their recently announced marital split. The former This Morning presenter revealed that he has always wanted to 'go home' to Northern Ireland while Ruth
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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June
Its time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places
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What to do if your neighbour's dog won't stop barking
We’re undoubtedly a nation of dog lovers, however when a neighbour’s dog will not stop barking even the calmest person’s patience can be tested. The occasional ‘woof’ is not a problem, but what can you when incessant barking becomes disruptive.
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Do you know what this 'secret' code on your sun cream bottle means?
Have you heard of this 'secret' code on your sun cream bottle that is protecting your skin? Summer is here (or just about) which means we need to be layering up on our Sun Protection Factor (SPF) more than ever. Many of us - understandably
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How do I register a new postal address with Royal Mail?
Moving home can be a headache but it feels even more complicated if that new address doesn't appear to exist, is missing or is not recognised. There are over 30 million UK postal addresses registered on the Royal Mail's Postal Address File with
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Man caught in car with bags of 'brown powder' suspected to be heroin
A man was arrested last night after police say they caught him in a parked car with bags full of what they suspect is heroin. Officers say they came across the parked car on Egyptian Street, Halliwell while on patrol on the evening of Tuesday,
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Former Coronation Street star felt ‘cursed’ after deaths of father and partner
Actress Jill Halfpenny who recently starred in Channel 5’s The Cuckoo has said she had a “sense of feeling cursed” after the death of her partner Matt in 2017 and having also lost her father at a young age. Halfpenny first found fame as a child
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'Multi-vehicle crash' causes huge motorway delays
A “multi-vehicle crash” has closed a section of motorway, with road users warned to expect delays. The crash is believed to have happened last night, Tuesday May 28, on the M6 between junction 14 in Stafford and junction 15 in Stoke. As of
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Can rats in the garden harm dogs? Diseases to be aware of
Rats can find their way into our gardens whether we like or not but can they harm our dogs? If you’re a dog owner with a garden, it’s likely you’ll probably let your furry friend roam freely as they play or go out to the toilet. Rats that find
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Police operation continues to slam doors on criminals in crackdown
Additional training will be given to police officers to tackle burglaries in Bolton - and across Greater Manchester. Operation Castle was launched in Bolton in 2021 and given its success from the pilot operation in Greater Manchester Police, the
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More than 170 homes and businesses to be hit with power cuts from today
More than 170 homes or businesses are set to be hit with planned power cuts from today as works are carried out by Electricity North West. A number of cuts are set to take place today, Wednesday May 29, in two Bolton areas. There will be 12
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Interview: Bolton's first Green councillor who has his sights on Parliament
Hanif Alli has an impressive CV. Having worked in social work and in the NHS, Alli is now Bolton’s first Green councillor. The 59-year-old, ward councillor for Halliwell, doesn’t want to stop there, however. The father-of-three has now
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CEO and comedienne takes 'the joy, success, frustration' to design a masterclass
An inspirational head of a charity who is also a stand-up comedienne has drawn on all her experiences 'the joy, the success, the frustration, the isolation and the lows and the highs' to design a masterclass for business leaders. Maura Jackson
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Leading school to expand its junior department in response to demand from parents
One of the country's leading schools is to expand to meet demand. Bolton School is adding an extra classroom to Year Six to its junior girls' school. The school says that over the last few years, there has been an interest from parents for
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‘Exclusive’ Bark Street car park that no-one was parking in
This photo shows what was described by the Bolton Evening News at the time as ‘Bolton’s most exclusive car park’. The land at the junction of Bark Street and Pool Street was pictured in September 1973 when it was announced that a three-month
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Expectations at Wanderers will be 'up a notch' next season, warns former boss
EXPECTATION levels will be even higher among the Wanderers supporters next season after their near-miss in the play-off final, warned former manager Colin Todd. Already billed as one of the favourites for promotion next term, Bolton will face stiff
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Dangerous driver crashed into wall and hit police car after trying to escape
A Bolton man crashed a car into a garden wall and drove off from the police. Neil Burke was spotted by police in a Fiat on Plodder Lane in July last year. Bolton Crown Court he was seen going at double the speed limit and came to the attention
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Bolton School-based flag football league for girls comes to a close
A Bolton School-based flag football league for girls came to a close after its first season in Greater Manchester. The school was one of 10 schools across the region to be involved in the Chicago Bears NFL Girls Flag League. The sport is on
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New business announces plans to move into Bolton Market Place
An empty unit could be set to be revived amid a string of new openings at the town centre's Market Place shopping centre. The old Body Shop on the ground floor of the Market Place has been empty since the health and skin care brand plunged into
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'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'
A savings expert has issued an 'urgent' warning to Brits to check their National Insurance contributions amid a 'ticking £6k time bomb'. Over 27 million workers reportedly pay National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK which amounts to over
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A Bolton train station named as worst in the UK
A Bolton train station has been named the ‘worst’ in the UK, with others in the area featuring in the bottom 10 – according to fresh figures. Kearsley ranks as the country’s ‘lowest performing station’ - over the four weeks leading to May 28 -
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AI trains to operate in Bolton on Northern's network
AI-enabled trains have started running on Northern’s network – and they’re already calling at Bolton. Northern has started using artificial intelligence technology to count the number of passengers on some of its services. Known as ‘Automatic
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Mountain Rescue Team help man in medical emergency at scenic gardens
The Bolton Mountain Rescue team went to the aid of a man in Rivington. On Saturday in the afternoon, the team were contacted by North West Ambulance Service to help a man in the Rivington Terraced Gardens.. The team attended and helped the
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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. GUY MORRISON, 34, is wanted on recall to prison. ROY ALLEN, 36, is wanted on recall to prison, AMANJ ARAM, 25, is wanted on a warrant for
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SEASON SPOTLIGHT: How Bolton Wanderers' midfielders rated during 2023/24
AFTER writing off their chances of signing Paris Maghoma this summer, Wanderers face a big decision in the heart of their midfield. Ian Evatt had hoped to bring in the Brentford man if the club got promotion to the Championship but failure to do
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Locals encouraged to do one 'wild' thing a day to celebrate the great outdoors
Boltonians are encouraged to do one 'wild' thing a day next month to celebrate the great outdoors. Lancashire Wildlife Trust will run its 30 Days Wild challenge next month, which encourages locals to get closer to nature. The free annual
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Driver in town centre had no licence or insurance and failed to give sample
A Bolton man drove without a licence or insurance – and failed to give a sample to the police. Zaker Ahmed was behind the wheel of a Jaguar in the town centre last month. The 19-year-old had no licence or insurance for the vehicle. He also
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Not too late to get involved in IRONMAN and IRONKIDS - everything you need to know
Only a handful of places remain for one of the biggest events in Bolton's calendar. IRONMAN will return to the town on the last weekend of June, a popular fixture on Bolton's events calendar. With under five weeks to go, only a handful of
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Village's medieval market cross to be relocted
PERMISSION has been granted for the relocation of a heritage-listed medieval market cross in a moorland village as part of a wider restoration project for its community garden. North Turton Parish Council can now move the Grade II heritage listed