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Pet owners warned driving with a dog in your car could land you £5k fine
Drivers have been warned they could face fines of up to £5,000 if they travel with their dogs in the car and breach the Highway Code. The code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of if they don’t want to be hit in the pocket.
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Police update as 5 arrested after man, 20, suffers serious injuries in shooting
Five people have been arrested by police investigating a shooting which left a young man with serious injuries. The Bolton News reported this week that police were called to an address in Little Hulton on Sunday at 9.30pm after reports of a firearm
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PD Eddie helps officers after reports of suspicious males at Royal Bolton Hospital
PD Eddie sprung into action after reports of two males at Royal Bolton Hospital with a suspicious package. Officers discovered drugs and a knife in the package, which they said the pair were trying to hide at the hospital. The incident
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Drug dealer told police 'I've been caught red handed' as home raided
A drug dealer said to police "I've been caught red handed" after his house was raided. Rowell Scott's property on Clively Avenue, Salford, was visited by police in February this year after intelligence was gathered. While there police found
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HGV driver stopped and reports of 'cannabis smell'
Police stopped a HGV on the M62 today after reports of a cannabis smell coming from it. The driver was motioned to stop and police conducted a drugs wipe. The driver tested positive and was arrested and reported. A spokesman for GMP said
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The reason why Bolton Town will be lit up orange tonight
Bolton Town Hall will be lit up orange as part of an international day to raise awareness of a rare genetic disorder. Landmark buildings across the world will also be illuminated orange in support of those affected by PWS and encouraging participants
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Death of dad who was attacked on night out 'a tragedy' and 'not of own making'
The death of a Bury dad who suffered fatal injuries on a night out was a "tragedy", "needless" and "not of his own making", a judge has said. Piotr Ludwiczak, 35, died after suffering serious head injuries following a night out on Silver Street
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Reaction after Bolton MP decision to turn his back on his former party
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said it is a "great shame" that former Tory MP Mark Logan has joined Labour Mr Logan, who represented Bolton North East for the Conservatives until Parliament was dissolved on Thursday, said he will not stand
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Tributes as ‘inspirational’ D-Day veteran dies aged 100
A 100-year-old D-Day veteran described as an “inspiration” has died less than a fortnight before the 80th anniversary of the landings. David Teacher, who served as a mechanic with the RAF in the Second World War, died last Friday, a spokesman for
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Who are the 8 acts on Britain’s Got Talent 2024 last live semi-final tonight?
From a comedian who sadly didn’t have the audience on their feet, to a “beautiful” dancing duo, the fourth live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) 2024 had it all on Wednesday (May 30). ITV viewers even saw an emotional Bruno Tonioni in tears
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How to watch the Champions League 2024 final for free in the UK
The 2024 Champions League final will be taking place this weekend and viewers will be able to watch from home even if they don't have a subscription to TNT Sports. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will be battling out in order to take home the
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Michael Ball hails 'brilliant' Steve Wright as he makes Sunday Love Songs debut
Michael Ball has praised the "brilliant" Steve Wright ahead of his BBC Radio 2 Sunday Love Songs debut. This comes after the sad passing of the "icon" earlier this year which saw huge names from across television, radio and music come together
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Experts warn you could be owed £1,500 in tax refunds
Households have been told they could be owed thousands in tax refunds by HMRC after the average refund rose by 6.1 per cent last year. The latest data release by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, has revealed that the average taxpayer could be
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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'Weren't as popular as we hoped': Walkers Crisps confirms snack axed from range
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has discontinued Sensations Streetmix from its range of products. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?
Summer is the time of year when Brits across the country pull out their trusty BBQ to cook up some tasty treats. However, the smoke from these can become a nuisance, leaving many wondering what the law is regarding this in the UK. If you want
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You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election
UK households have been warned they could face an £80 fine for failing to register to vote ahead of the upcoming general election. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the next UK general election would take place on July
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Harrier Hannah is heading to Rome in search of Euro medal
Bolton United Harrier Hannah Kelly has had her place in next week’s European Athletics Championships confirmed. The 23-year-old, from Bury, will again be part of Team GB’s women’s 4x400m relay squad in Rome as she looks towards selection for the
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Expert reveals 7 pests to look out for in your garden and home this summer
While you might be looking forward to the warmer weather this summer, along with the new season comes some common pests. You might start to see the likes of rats, mosquitos and ants in your garden or when you’re out and about in the fresh air.
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Former Wanderer Mason takes up managerial reins at Turton
Turton FC have announced the appointment of new management teams for both the first team and reserves, as they prepare for the start of the new 2024/25 season. After relegation to Division One of the West Lancashire League at the end of last season
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Winter Hill duo Codina and Sale conquer Old County Tops
Winter Hill Runners, Antonio Codina and Samantha Sale travelled to Langdale in the lake District to compete in the Old County Tops Fell Race. The race is unique from other Lakeland fell races for more reasons than one, but particularly because
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Join us on our journey
Did you know that The Bolton Cares Group are the biggest care provider in Bolton, with services across Salford and Wigan? Our mission is very simple, to support people to live their life they want, their way. By this we mean, we want to help people
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Famous rapper Dizzee Rascal approaches Bolton band for new remix
Famous rapper Dizzee Rascal has enlisted the help of Bolton's very own Blackout Crew for his new track. The Bolton based crew previously worked with DJ Jax Jones last year, and now, the boys have featured on a remix of Dizzee Rascal’s song, Switch
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The Buff presents: Honestly, what's next for Bolton Wanderers in League One?
If we based this week's podcast on the number of newsy headlines to come out of Bolton Wanderers, it would be about 30 seconds long. But thankfully, our magnificent listeners have emailed in with another collection of thoughts and ruminations which
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Vandals strike at primary school with damage done to building and bus
These photos show the shocking state of a primary school after it was struck by vandals. Red Lane Primary School posted on social media about the half-term incident on May 28. A series of photos in the post on social media show some of the
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Queues for the soup kitchen continue to grow under Bolton's famous arches
Volunteers can be found under Bolton's famous town centre arches serving food to people on most days. And the number of people - including families -queuing at the soup kitchen continues to grow. The soup kitchen is run by Homeless Aid, with
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Bolton Wanderers 'looking into feasibility' of safe standing in League One
WANDERERS are considering a delay to the introduction of safe standing areas at the Toughsheet Stadium after the club missed out on promotion to the Championship. The Bolton News understands that the board are “looking into the feasibility” of
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Can promotion plan still work for Ian Evatt as definitive summer lies ahead
A MANAGER, a team, a fanbase humbled by play-off final failure, a club facing a fight to preserve the positivity it has enjoyed in recent years. These are interesting times indeed for Bolton Wanderers, who are now contemplating the reality of a
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Inflatable bounce park hopes to open today-after bad weather forced it to close
A children's inflatable playground is scheduled to reopen today after being forced to shut due to bad weather in the half term. Open Air Bounce had planned to open all half term but unfortunately the rain put a damper on opening. As the inflatable
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What do you recognise on Great Moor Street view from the Sixties?
Here’s a fascinating photo from the archives which shows Great Moor Street in Bolton in March, 1960. On the right you can just see a sign pointing to Trinity Street Station. It’s interesting to see that there was a Fina petrol station
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Riverside pub transformed after undergoing three-week refurbishment
A pub has been transformed after undergoing a three-week refurbishment. The Lock Keeper on Mill Bank in Radcliffe has recently reopened its doors following the makeover. The pub, which is owned by chain Sizzling Pubs, boasts a "brighter,
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Blue plaque removed at club to be replaced with one not as 'controversial'
A plaque to a famous figure which was stolen from Bolton Socialist Club looks likely to be replaced with one to another figure who is not as "controversial". The plaque to William Lever, Lord Leverhulme, was stolen from the socialist club on Wood
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Major child sex abuse trials to be moved away from Bolton
A group of men accused of a wide range of child sex charges are set to face a trial by the end of year. The men from across Bolton and Lancashire were all arrested and charged as part of “Operation Pavarotti” a major investigation into child sex
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Two Bolton schools to join new academy trust this weekend
The trust responsible for two schools in Great Lever is to transfer the schools to another trust this weekend. Essa Academy and Essa Primary are to transfer to Northern Education Trust (NET) as of Saturday (June 1). Essa Academy was created
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Historic village pub is a 'proper boozer' with good beer
Each week we pick a pub to highlight what makes hospitality in our area so special. This week we have chosen to focus on the Old White Horse in Ainsworth on the Bury and Bolton Border. The traditional pub has been around for at least 150 years
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Latest planning applications for Bolton - What's going on down your street?
An office and storage unit could be set to be transformed into a shared house for up to six people. If approved, the new house in multiple occupation will be created at Triangle Works on Back Darwin Street, Halliwell. You can see the application
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Future 'Levelling Up' funds could be diverted to national service scheme
Bolton’s multimillion pound “Levelling Up” projects are still set to continue despite funds possibly being diverted to the government’s proposed national service plan. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the surprise announcement over the weekend that
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Bolton woman tackling loneliness on ‘surreal’ Buckingham Palace visit
A Horwich woman who works to combat loneliness has spoken of her ‘surreal’ visit to a Buckingham Palace garden party. Marjorie Hayward launched Talkin’ Tables in July 2021 – and there are now 80 groups across the globe. Earlier this month,
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Community gets together to mark the opening of a special garden
A memorial garden has been created as part of an upgrade to a bowling club in Astley Bridge. Bar Lane Bowling Club held a special day to mark the special opening, with the honour falling to Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan, who cut the ribbon.
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New town centre enterprise shortlisted for award - just months after opening
A new Bolton enterprise which recycles old IT equipment has been shortlisted for an award just months after opening in the town centre. Recycle IT, which is based in the Market Place Shopping Centre, opened in April, to save gadgets
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Crucial new 'spine road' at 1000 home development nears completion
A major £12M “spine road” in the heart of one of Bolton’s biggest developments is set to be finished this summer. The Horwich Loco Works spine road has been in the pipeline since 2018 and is intended to provide crucial relief to highly congested
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Residents' frustration after clothes bins dumped in 'village’
Members of a community group have been left frustrated after they say a clothes collection bin was “dumped” in an area they are working to improve. “They look awful, real eyesores,” said John Bullen, member of the Over Hulton Community Group.
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All the Bolton battlegrounds in the General Election 2024
Bolton's constituencies look likely to be battlegrounds between the Conservative Party and Labour Party for the coming weeks after the announcement of a general election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the general election with a sodden speech
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'I’m proud to be joining my fellow Boltonians' - TV presenter as he launches new show
TV presenter and comic Paddy McGuinness said he is 'excited' to join fellow Boltonians on the airwaves as his new show launches this Sunday. Paddy will start his weekly show on Radio 2 on Sunday (June 2). He will be taking over the slot from