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Road blocked as firefighters and police called to 'rescue' incident
A man was rescued near a river earlier today as police and firefighters blocked off a major road. Emergency services arrived on the scene off Hall Lane, Little Lever at around 5.30pm on Saturday June 8. They found a man in need of rescuing
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Ex-Celtic defender among trio of new signings at Gigg Lane
Bury have announced a trio of new signings following another busy day at Gigg Lane. Efe Ambrose, Bobby Carroll and Morgan Homson-Smith will all be playing for the Shakers next season. Ambrose arrives in BL9 after leaving Scottish club Queen
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Coronation Street star Helen Worth could take part in Strictly Come Dancing
Beloved Coronation Street icon Helen Worth could take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. This comes after the star announced that she would be leaving the ITV show after 50 years on our screens. The actress, who will exit the
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WATCH: Heavy police presence overnight at 'very serious incident'
A heavy police presence was reported overnight on a Bolton street after what is believed to be a “very serious incident.” Police cars and an ambulance were first spotted on Bromwich Street, The Haulgh at around 7.50pm on Friday, June 7. The
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The Bolton players with most minutes in League One last season
The dust has settled on another season at Wanderers, but which players had the most minutes in League One? The Whites fell at the final hurdle against Oxford in the play-off final after finishing third in the table and overcoming Barnsley in the
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‘Going to need a lot of help’: Corrie legend issues health update after surgery
Coronation Street legend Alan Halsall, best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs on the popular soap opera, has issued an update to fans after undergoing a knee operation. The star, who has been a part of the ITV programme since 1998, had an operation
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More than 2 million cat owners given 48-hour warning as new law approaches
Two million cat owners in England who have yet to microchip their pets have been given a 48-hour warning, days before a new law makes it compulsory. From Monday (June 10), it will be mandatory for every pet cat in the country to be chipped before
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RECAP: Police cars descend on Bolton street amid ongoing incident
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Warning issued to anyone drinking out of a plastic bottle this summer
Anyone drinking from a plastic water bottle this summer has been warned of the "hidden health risks" of sipping it when it's warm. Summer and (hopefully) some sunshine are well and truly on their way. And as temperatures rise, it's important
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'Avoid the area' - 10 fire engines and 50 firefighters called to large blaze
A large fire has ripped through a commercial building in Lancashire with 10 fire engines called to the scene. Crews were called just after 11.30pm last night (June 7) to the property in Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool. The fire service said "
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Horwich’s Irish duo represent their country in France
Two of Horwich’s Irish contingent ran for their country on the first weekend of June at the European Mountain Running Championships, in Annecy. Killian Mooney and Ian Conroy were 48th and 58th, respectively, in the Uphill Only race (8km with 1,000
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SECOND XI: Walsh's display sends Social Circle back top
Chris Walsh hit an unbeaten 82 and took four wickets to help Farnworth Social Circle earn the bragging rights with victory at neighbours Farnworth in the latest round of matches in the North West Cricket League Conference Premiership, at Bridgeman
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Plans for restaurant to go before planning bosses - this is what the 2 sides say
Planning officers have recommended approval for a restaurant to be turned into a prayer room. Plans were put in earlier this year for Lagan Restaurant in Ladybridge to be turned into the religious centre. Residents raised concerns over the
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Porsche Bolton chooses stunning backdrop to show off its high-performance cars
The stunning backdrop of Hoghton Tower provided the perfect location for Porsche Bolton to showcase its high-performance vehicles. The local dealership was part of the annual Supercar Showtime staged at the historic tower recently. Porsche
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Open Air Bounce to host meet and greet with soap star favourites at inflatable park
Soap star favourites from Coronation Street and Emmerdale are set to visit an inflatable park to read children's stories as part of a fun reading event. Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale will be reading live to children at Open
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Why this seaside town less than an hour from Bolton is among the UK's best
A town with a beach near Bolton has been named one of the UK’s coolest, prettiest and quirkiest seaside towns in a list by TimeOut. Introducing the list, TimeOut said: “The UK really does boast quite a lot of coastline – we’re an island, after
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Three of Bolton's eateries awarded new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Bolton’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and the management of food safety, inspectors
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Bromley Cross' Franklin is living the 'purr-fect' life winning fans wherever he goes
Franklin is living the 'purr-fect' life, taking in pubs, takeaways, visiting houses, schools and even a spa! He can be seen prowling the streets of Bromley Cross making friends everywhere he goes, with people falling for his charm - and is a hit
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The stunning Bolton country and wildlife trail leading to the 'jewel of our rivers'
The Kingfisher is one of nature’s more elusive birds. For decades, I have yearned to see one but the closest I came was a split-second glimpse of a vibrant blue bullet speeding along a Grasmere brook. The difficulty in spying one lends it an
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Special offers and giveaways to feature as shoe store names opening date
A date has been named for when a much-anticipated new shoe shop will open in Bolton, with a day of discounts, special offers and giveaways. Deichmann, known as Europe’s biggest shoe retailer, is set to open at the Market Place shopping centre in
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Luxury farmhouse where you can enjoy panoramic views - in grounds of a castle estate
Lady Susan Howard knew what she was doing when she decorated a classic farmhouse on the grounds of Castle Howard, deep in North Yorkshire. On the weekend of May 31, along with my family, I was given the honour of my first-ever farmhouse stay.
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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Have faith in 'genuine' chairman
Sharon's stance is the right one By Liam Hatton Ever since the Wembley nightmare three weeks ago, there has been radio silence from most people associated with Bolton Wanderers. That is par for the course, because there does not always
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Man jailed after 'butter knife' and 'kitchen knife with pink handle' found
A man was caught out walking the streets with knives while already on a suspended sentence, a court has heard. Damien Greenhalgh, 47, was stopped by police around the Harrowby Street and Harrowby Lane area of Farnworth on Sunday, February 11 this
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Inside Bolton’s new food hall serving up dishes for all tastes
Bolton Market’s new food market has officially opened – and we went down to have a look around. The newly-built food hall offers a range of international foods – including Japanese, Caribbean, Kebabs, burgers, curry, and more – as well as soft
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Driver caught when banned after 'miscalculation'
A Bolton man drove while disqualified – because he “miscalculated” when his ban ended. Daniel Hardman was banned from the roads in November last year and this was due to expire in May. However the 35-year-old miscalculated the date on which
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‘I wouldn’t even let a dog on here. It’s pitiful – it really is’
A Hall i’th’ Wood resident is fed up with the state of the open spaces on her estate, saying she wouldn’t even let a dog use them. Jane Jackson has lived on the Spinning Green estate since May 2019. She’s fed up with the condition of the estate
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Specially trained police officers to be at one of Bolton's biggest events this year
Bolton Council has announced that specially trained officers will be in force over the Ironman 70.3 weekend. The officers will be on patrol during the events from Friday, June 28 to June 30. On Instagram, Bolton Council posted a picture of
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All the destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport (and flight durations)
Are you looking for your next holiday destination? As summer approaches, many Brits will be looking to find some sun abroad and in the UK. With Manchester Airport offering lots of destinations, there is plenty of choice whether you’d prefer to
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Discount supermarket step closer to opening new store in Bolton
Local residents are being asked to give their views on the opening of a new discount supermarket in Horwich. Aldi says its plans to open a new store in the town will shortly be determined by Bolton's planning bosses - and want to hear from locals
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Supermarket worker praised after customer suffers heart attack
A Radcliffe supermarket employee has been praised for helping to save the life of a customer who had a heart attack. Tammie Wakefield, 50, rushed to the aid of Asda shopper Julie Woodburn after she became ill while at their Radcliffe store in April
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Were you at school in Bolton in 1974? You might be one one of these photos
It’s hard to believe that these fresh faced youngsters pictured in this series of photos are now 50 years older. We are heading back to 1974 this week to present a selection of pictures taken at some of the schools in and around Bolton by