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Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy returns to Peaky Blinders: This is one for the fans
A Peaky Blinders film starring Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy is coming to Netflix, it has been announced. Murphy will reprise his role as gangster Tommy Shelby for the upcoming film from creator Steven Knight, following on from the BBC show which
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Study claims doing two specific things on a plane can be bad for heart health
A new study has claimed that drinking alcohol on a plane and then sleeping could be bad for heart health. Academics from the Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Germany found that the combination of in-flight alcohol and cabin pressure at cruising
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Two arrests after police raid property
Two people have been arrested after a drugs warrant was executed in Westhoughton, police say. Officers visited Pinfold Close this morning and entered a property. Inside they say they found class A, B and C drugs along with cash, which they
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Police play cupid on motorway after 77-year-old woman gets lost driving to date
Police officers on a motorway helped a woman get to her date when she got lost. Last night, motorway police on the M60 spotted the 77-year-old woman who had travelled from Lincoln and was on her way to Stockport. But she became lost and police
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Bolton Wanderers add first two friendlies to the summer pre-season list
WANDERERS will put the final preparations to their pre-season together with a pair of Potteries pre-season friendlies. Ian Evatt’s side will host Championship side Stoke City on Tuesday, July 30, and then face their local rivals Port Vale at Vale
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Arrest made after large cannabis farm found in raid
Thanks to reports made by residents in Bury, a cannabis farm has been discovered during a police raid. The Bury South town centre neighbourhood policing team discovered a cannabis farm containing approximately 150 plants on Scholes Street, near
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Can I fly-tip garden waste? Find out if it's illegal and the rules to know
As the warmer months of the year are now upon us, we can’t help but want to spend more time in our garden. Whether that’s hosting barbecues with family or friends, a bit of sunbathing every now and again or even spending hours chasing your dog
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Labour leader talks migration, 'bad bosses' and candidate rows on trip to Bolton cafe
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has faced questions about migration, candidate selection and “bad bosses” on a visit to a Bolton café. Sir Keir dropped in at the Bridge Café on Bradford Street, the Haulgh, where he was joined by former Conservative
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League One club name ex-Wimbledon boss as their new head coach
Burton Albion have confirmed the appointment of Mark Robinson as the new head coach at the Pirelli Stadium. The announcement comes a day after a Scandinavian consortium completed its takeover of the Brewers, who narrowly avoided relegation this
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Bolton men charged after drugs worth millions seized in raid
Two Bolton men have been charged after Greater Manchester Police seized drugs worth millions in Cheetham Hill. In November 2022, GMP’s Operation Vulcan executed a warrant at a premises on Rugby Street in Cheetham Hill and recovered two million
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Love Island fans 'gobsmacked' as reality TV star Joey Essex enters villa
Joey Essex has become the first celebrity contestant to enter the Love Island villa as the new series gets underway. The dating series returned on June 3 and introduced more contestants to the villa with host Maya Jama entering in a white dress
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Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for driving in a common piece of summer clothing. With summer finally here, many of us will be planning days out in the coming weeks and months. As temperatures begin
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The correct position for your car seat as drivers issued serious safety warning
Drivers in the UK have been urged to check the position of their car seat or risk seriously compromising their safety. Many motorists may not think twice about how their car headrests are placed before driving off. However, when we don't check
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The dates you need to know ahead of the summer transfer window
Another eventful League One season is in the books and attention now turns to the summer transfer window. While it isn’t officially open yet, several deals have already taken place as clubs start to shape their squads for next term. Most of
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Here is the full Glastonbury 2024 line-up and stage times - see any new names?
It’s here at long last, the full line-up of Glastonbury 2024 has finally been announced this morning (June 4). We are just weeks away from Worthy Farm welcoming around 200,000 festivalgoers once again to see the likes of Dua Lipa, Coldplay and
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Can I be fined for dropping a cigarette? This is what the law says
Smokers have been warned they could face fines of up to £2,500 if they are caught dropping their cigarette butts. If you drop smoking related litter, you could be hit with a fixed penalty notice from your local council. And it could get worse
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Bank remains closed after targeted 'criminal damage' amid Pro-Palestine protests
Bosses at Barclays in the town centre confirmed the bank will remain closed 'for a few days' as repair works are carried out. This comes after the branch on Market Street, off Victoria Square, was heavily damaged and daubed with red paint as part
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Police issue warning after increase in Bolton pick pocketing
Greater Manchester Police have warned people to ‘remain vigilant’ after an increase in pickpocketing. Police are patrolling the town centre after an increase in reported thefts. It comes just months after town centre shopkeepers told The Bolton
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New restaurant brings 'energy and spirit of South America' to Bolton
A new restaurant celebrating the “energy and spirit of South America” has opened on one of Bolton’s fastest growing retail parks. The new branch of Las Iguanas on Middlebrook Retail Park seats more than 200 people across indoor and outdoor areas
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Car with illegal number plates and heavily tinted windows stopped on M61
A driver has been reported after being spotted driving with illegal number plates on the M61 in Lancashire. The vehicle was also found to have excessive window tints that did not allow enough light though The driver was reported and the tints
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Amanda Abbington dubs Giovanni Pernice 'nasty' over 'abusive behaviour'
English actress Amanda Abbington has called Giovanni Pernice "nasty" over his alleged "abusive behaviour" on Strictly Come Dancing. This comes after the BBC launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints about the professional from
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Popular drink sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans
A popular IPA has been recalled from shelves on a precautionary basis due to reports of cans exploding. Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following the reports that cans have exploded as
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Mum issues warning as daughter left with Giant Hogweed-like burns from celery
A distraught mum has issued a warning to parents after her daughter’s celery stick lunch left her face covered in burns. Tyler Field was left horrified when her seven-month-old daughter Imelda Sykes broke out in a red rash on her face and hands
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HMRC confirms exact date delayed Child Benefit payments will be received
HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made after 500,000 claimants were left without expected payments on Monday. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts
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Knifeman stabbed dog walker and dog in row over £10 loan
A knifeman stabbed a dog walker and his dog after an argument broke out over £10, a court has heard. Gareth Llewelleyn, 42, came across the man who was out walking his dog on Boxing Day last December. Bolton Crown Court heard how heated words
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UMPIRES' COLUMN: Farnworth sides play back-to-back derbies
It is not very often the fixture list throws up three games over the weekend with the same two teams involved but Farnworth and Farnworth Social Circle met in three different competitions - T20, League and Hamer Cup. Two of the matches were very
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Man arrested after police carry out stop and search - with drugs and weapon seized
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs and for the possession of an offensive weapon. On Sunday June 2, Greater Manchester Police officers noticed a vehicle parked up in Halliwell. Police say the driver
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Buoyant Blackrod keep up the pace at summit
Padiham bowled Ribblesdale Wanderers out for just 28 in a 142-run victory to claim their third win in five Premiership games during a thrilling day of Anthony Axford North West Cricket League action on Saturday. Spin bowling captain Toby Burrows
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Queen of Egyptology’ comes to Bolton as visitors can experience life in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt will be brought vividly to life with a fascinating first at Bolton Museum. Expert Egyptologists will deliver lectures and workshops featuring items from the museum’s world-renown collection at its All About Mummification Egypt Study
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Beacon to be lit and service to be held to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day Landings
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered as the borough prepares to make the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. A service will be held at Bolton Parish Church on June 6, starting at 8pm. A beacon will also be lit. The Bolton
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Volunteers' frustration after vandalism and thefts at train station
Volunteers have voiced their frustration after vandalism and thefts at a Bolton train station. Friends of Westhoughton Station have been tending to and improving the site for the last 11 years. The group has poured what they say is 'love
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New girls' sports hub offers rock climbing, boxing, cycling and more
A newly launched girls’ sports hub has already proven to be a great success. The Halliwell Girls’ Sports Hub was launched jointly by the Flowhesion Foundation and The Centre of Excellence to give girls in the area the opportunity to take part in
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Bolton NHS Trust paid out £24m in damages due to cerebral palsy failings
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has paid out more than £24.5m in damages for failings leading to cerebral palsy in the last 11 years, new figures have shown. A freedom of information (FOI) request submitted to NHS Resolution by Lime Solicitors showed
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Bolton and Romanian youngsters team up to write a book - which has been published
'Write' on youngsters in Bolton have teamed up with children in Romania to co-author a collection of short stories to raise money for charity. EntitledPovesti Rostogolite, translating as ‘Untangled Stories’ was unveiled at a book launch at the
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Police seize counterfeit items including illegal vapes at popular car boot sale
Police recovered a large amount of counterfeit items including illegal vapes from a car boot sale at the weekend. Officers from trading standards filled numerous bags with the amount of illicit goods which were seized at the sale on Middlebrook
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'Don't let history repeat itself' - Philliskirk's hangover warning to Wanderers
WANDERERS have been warned that they will be marked men in League One next season, as clubs look to exploit their play-off disappointment. Former striker Tony Philliskirk experienced first-hand what impact a defeat at Wembley can have as part of
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Best of the rest: Which players impressed against Bolton Wanderers this season?
WANDERERS will find out in a little more than three weeks how their fourth consecutive season in League One will map out. Fixtures will be released on June 26 at 9am, including new relatively names at this level such as Birmingham City, Huddersfield
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Unusual view of Victoria Square in the early Sixties
The sun shining down on Victoria Square in Bolton in June 1962 appears to have brought out the crowds. This is an unusual angle of the square looking towards the Commercial Hotel on the corner with Oxford Street. At this time cars could
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Tragic death of family man 'loved by everyone'
A family man said to be 'loved by everyone' tragically died at the age of just 53. Jason Lee Dymott lived with his partner Laura Flynn and her daughter at Spa Crescent in Little Hulton. He was found deceased at Amblecotes Playing Fields on
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Latest whooping cough figures released for Bolton as urgent warning issued
Figures of suspected cases of whooping cough in Bolton have been released with the health bosses advising people to get vaccinated. A large outbreak of pertussis (more commonly known as whooping cough) has been ongoing in the UK since the beginning
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Residents complaints about noise coming from business
Local residents say they are fed by with the noise and disruption coming from a local business. Mansell Building Solutions is currently in a planning dispute over the use of its site on Crown Lane in Horwich. The local authority stated the