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Bolton Wanderers chairman Sharon Brittan picks up top football award
SHARON Brittan won a top honour at the SHEIN Women’s Football Awards, held in Mayfair on Thursday night. The Wanderers chairman won the prize for Football Business Trailblazer at the prestigious awards, which was attended by some of the biggest
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Can my neighbour sue me for making noise? The rules and regulations to consider
Noisy neighbours can be a nightmare to deal with. But what if that noisy neighbour is you? Noise coming from a neighbour is one of the most common issues reported to the police and local councils in the UK. While the occasional disruption may
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Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value
A rare Blue Peter 50p Olympic coin has sold for more than 500 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in
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'A perfect home': Politicians react to ex-Bolton MP's defection to Labour
Borough politicians have reacted to the shock news that former Bolton North East MP Mark Logan has defected to the Labour Party. The former Conservative MP, who represented the constituency from December 2019 until the dissolution of Parliament
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Conservative Party hits back after Bolton MP's shock defection to Labour
The Conservative Party has said it will select a new candidate for Bolton North East following the shock defection of Mark Logan - as it hit back at the former Bolton's MPs sudden announcement. Mr Logan won his seat from Labour in the 2019 general
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Former Bolton MP explains his shock decision to his constituents
A former Bolton MP has told constituents that “much soul-searching” led to his resignation from the Conservative Party, as he backs Labour at the next election. Former Bolton North East MP, Mark Logan, announced his defection to the Labour Party
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Ex-Bolton MP turns back on Tories and will be supporting Labour
Former Bolton North East MP Mark Logan has said he will back Labour at the general election in July. In an interview with BBC News, Mr Logan, who represented the constituency for the Conservatives until Parliament dissolved on Thursday, said Labour
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Ogbeta joins Plymouth on free transfer after Wanderers loan
Nat Ogbeta has joined Plymouth on a free transfer after spending the second half of the season on loan at Wanderers. Ogbeta was a free agent following his release by Swansea and has now put pen to paper over a contract at Home Park, becoming Wayne
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OPINION: Who has it worse? Boomers or Millennials? I think I know the answer
“What’s this, another millennial complaining about how tough they have it?” (Swallows tofu) No. Over the next 6 weeks, we are in for the mother of all culture wars as the powers that be pit millennials and boomers against each other. National
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How proposed Carabao Cup change could affect Bolton and EFL clubs
The Carabao Cup could look rather different next season for Wanderers and the other clubs involved. According to The Telegraph, a seeding system is set to be introduced which will stop clubs who are competing in Europe from being drawn against
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Brits warned about 'monster ticks' after sightings in the UK and Europe
Brits are being warned about "monster ticks" which are beginning to appear in the UK and across popular holiday hotspots including Spain and Italy. Ticks are commonly found in outdoor environments across the UK, particularly in grassy and wooded
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JK Rowling slams ‘despicable’ former colleagues as Harry Potter feud continues
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticized some of her 'despicable' former colleagues in a new book. She made scathing comments about former colleagues in an exclusive extract from her upcoming book, The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht. Rowling
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Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot
A collection of 10p coins has sold for £70 on online auction site eBay. The coins are a completed set of the Royal Mint's Great British Coin Hunt. The specially designed Royal Mint collector album was originally released in 2019, and was available
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Dad who ran into burning house to save son has been buried holding him
A hero dad who ran into a burning house to save his son has been buried with his little boy so he could ''forever hold him in his arms'. Brave Barry Mason, 45, tragically lost his life after he raced into a blazing terraced property to rescue his
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Council release statement after sudden closure of town centre road leads to confusion
Emergency gas repairs led to the closure of a town centre road - leading to confusion among motorists. Manor Street leading into Bank Street was shut yesterday morning and is likely to remain so for several days. Diversions signs were in place
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Young man rushed to hospital after e-bike and car collision on main road
A YOUNG man wash rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a collision between an e-bike and a car in Tyldesley. At around 4.15pm on Tuesday, May 28, the emergency services were alerted to a collision on Henford Road in Tyldesley. Upon
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League One round-up: Thursday's transfer rumours, news and gossip
Another League One season is in the books and the rumour mill is already in full swing. Many clubs are looking to bolster their squads over the summer, while others will be hoping to keep hold of their prized assets. There are also plenty of
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Can my neighbour take my fence down? The rules and regulations you need to know
Did you know, your neighbour could face criminal charges for taking down your fence without permission in certain circumstances? Fences and neighbours can be a tricky subject when it comes to what can and can't be done. Whether it's knowing
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Is TSB online banking down? Users report issues with logging in
TSB customers across the UK have reported issues with signing into the mobile app and website. The apparent outage began before 7am with 2,706 reports having been made at the time of writing. Around 88% of reports relate to logging into the
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5 little-known illegal activities you should avoid doing on UK beaches
Whether you enjoy relaxing or playing games and building sandcastles when you go to the beach, there are some rules in place. It’s worth knowing though that some simple beach activities are illegal in the UK with beachgoers facing fines up to £2,500
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Aldi workers set for second pay rise in a year this week
Aldi workers are set to receive their second pay rise in a year this week. The supermarket chain’s latest pay increases, announced in March, will see the hourly rate of Store Assistants nationally rise from £12.00 to £12.40, and from £13.55 to
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'Drone pilot' flew banned materials into prison, police say
A “drone pilot” has been stopped by police after reports that banned substances were being flown into a prison. Police say they have received increased reports about “prohibited articles” being flown into HMP Hindley. An investigation was launched
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HMRC reveals major change for drivers from this weekend
HMRC has revealed a major change for thousands of drivers across the UK. New fuel rates for company cars will be introduced across the country from June 1. The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol
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New challenges for Atherton Colls as NPL line-up finalised
The FA have released the Step 1-6 league allocations for the 2024/25 season - with Atherton Collieries waiting to face new challenges, new teams and new away trips. Colls were relegated from the Northern Premier League’s top flight last season
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AFC Bolton Girls bounce back in style to win title
Footballers from AFC Bolton Under-13 Girls Yellows showed real ‘bouncebackability’ to win their league title this season. The girls endured a demoralising campaign in Section A of the Bolton, Bury and District Football League (BBDFL) in 2022/23
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Fernando Hierro set to take up new post at Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
FERNANDO Hierro is set to link-up with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr after leaving his job as sporting director of Chivas Guadalajara in Mexico. The Spaniard, still held in the highest regard by Wanderers fans for a memorable year in England between
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All you need to know about Geek Girl on Netflix - Cast list, plot and trailer
At long last, Holly Smale's best-selling young adult novel series Geek Girl has arrived on Netflix. The series stars House of the Dragon's Emily Carey as the “geek” Harriet Manners but little does she know her entire life is about to change when
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Coronation Street star returns to rival soap 26 years after shock cobbles exit
Coronation Street star Phil Middlemiss is returning to a rival soap opera 26 years after his shock exit from the cobbles. The 60-year-old actor, who will now star in the hit BBC medical drama Doctors, played the role of Des Barnes from 1990 to
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Parish council garage objection is overruled by committee
Borough councillors have overruled parish colleagues on a proposal to increase the height of a new garage and create a new driveway at a detached moorland village home. Kenneth Warner had already secured approval for the additions to his White
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Candidates and 'foot soldiers' gather as starting gun fired on election campaign
The starting gun has been fired ahead of the summer’s general election with the launch of Labour’s campaign in Bolton. All three of the party’s candidates, Yasmin Qureshi, Phil Brickell and Kirith Entwistle gathered at the Greater Manchester Business
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'It has changed my entire life': Bolton man has incredible weight loss
A Bolton man has been named as Slimming World Man of the Year at his class after losing an incredible nine and a half stone since March of last year. Jack Self, 23, from Daisy Hill, said his life has ‘completely changed’ for the better after he
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Big plans for school's outdoor classroom - including having their own honey
A forest school at a Bolton primary is coming on leaps and bounds - and that's not just the frogs. Washacre Primary School in Westhoughton has had its outdoor classroom since 2018, a large area of land at the back of the building where children
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Applicants behind plans to convert a pub explain why their proposals are so important
Plans to transform a pub into a nursery will help address long waiting lists for places, say the company behind plans to convert a pub. The Nest has put in an application to convert The Cotton Tree Pub in Halliwell, a move which has upset customers
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Pub reopens after sudden closure two months ago
A Bolton pub has reopened after its sudden closure two months ago. The Moss Rose in Kearsley announced in late March that it had shut due to "unforeseen circumstances". A couple of days later, it could be seen boarded up, with metal sheets
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Coach trip taking in prestigious historical school - and beach
Over Hulton Heritage Group has organised a tour of one of the most prestigious schools in the North West. A coach trip to Rossall School is taking place on Saturday, (June 1). The historic school is situated between Cleveleys and Fleetwood.
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Tributes to 'genuinely decent' Bolton man who helped thousands of people
Tributes have been paid after the death of a “genuine, decent” trade unionist who helped thousands of Bolton workers over the course of his life. Tony Cowell, who died earlier in May at the age of just 63, was best known as a leading activist in
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SEASON SPOTLIGHT: How Bolton Wanderers' strikers rated during 2023/24
WANDERERS went into the new season with question marks over the quality of their strikers but between them they mustered 58 goals in all competitions – an impressive response. Dion Charles, Victor Adeboyejo and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson got into double
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Mystery buyer pays £252,000 for tiny plot of land expected to cost just £5,000
A tiny patch of land has been sold at auction for almost £250,000 more than expected. The grassed area, on Wapping Street in the Halliwell area of Bolton, was marketed prior to on line bidding with a guide price of between £5,000 and £10,000. However
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Firefighters will be hosing down cars this weekend
Firefighters will be staging a charity car wash to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. Crews at Bolton North Fire Station on Crompton Way will be opening its doors to the public this weekend, Saturday June 1, inviting motorists to come
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Centre of Little Lever certainly looks very different today
This relatively early photo from the archives shows the centre of Little Lever in 1932. Known as both Coronation Square and, at the time this photo was taken Victoria Square, modern day High Street runs off into the distance with Mytham Road
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Judge wants proof of woman's heart attacks and blind husband before sentencing
A judge has asked for more information about a women's claims she had three heart attacks and cared for a blind husband - saying he does not believe 'a word' she says. Regina Horvathova was found in a car which had been stolen during a burglary
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Work on huge new employment area set to begin with roads and paths being built
Work on the first phase of a massive new industrial development is set to start after detailed plans were published. In June 2021, developers Harworth Group plc secured planning approval for the development of up to 1.1m sq/ft of logistics and
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Doctor went drink driving after sacking by Bolton NHS Trust
A doctor drove at more than three times the drink-drive limit a day after he was sacked by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Paul Dunne was sacked by the trust for the "misappropriation" of medication over a year and a half from January 2020.
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Superheroes to fly in Bolton for spectacular event
Superheroes will be 'flying' into Bolton as a popular event returns next month. Comic Con Takeover will be at Market Place Shopping Centre, and this year it promises to 'be bigger and better than ever before'. The free event will be on Saturday