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Paddy McGuinness goes in goal for free-scoring Soccer Aid match
Bolton’s own Paddy McGuinness played his part tonight as England beat the World XI 6-3 to earn their first Soccer Aid win since 2018. The Phoenix Nights star came on as England goal keeper for the second half of a varied game. The match, played
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World's greatest women cyclists whizz through town in epic first-ever race
The world’s best women’s cyclists whizzed through Bolton, Ramsbottom and Edgworth on Sunday for the final part of a history-making race. They had been taking part in the first-ever Lloyds Bank tour of Britain Women, an epic challenge that took
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Dr Michael Mosley's wife pays tribute to 'wonderful' husband after body found
TV doctor Michael Mosley has been found dead at the age of 67, his wife has confirmed. His body was found with an umbrella close by beneath a fence that runs around the bar on Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi around mid-morning on
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Spanish lesson will be good for Eoin Toal and Co, says Northern Ireland boss
EOIN Toal was given an international schooling by Spain – but will benefit in the long run, says Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill. The Wanderers centre-back was taken off at half time in Mallorca on Saturday evening with his outclassed team
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Two more deals confirmed as Stepans and Ly arrive at Shakers
Bury have completed a further couple of signings as preparations continue at Gigg Lane for next season. Winger Rustam Stepans arrives from Charnock Richard and attacker Bryan Ly joins from Wythenshawe. Born in Latvia, Stepans previously had
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Two men and one woman charged in connection with murder in Bolton
Two men and a woman have been charged and another man bailed in connection with a murder in Bolton. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed this morning, Sunday, that three people had been charged following the death of a 35-year-old man in
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‘So nice we had to do it twice’ - Strictly Come Dancing winner shares baby news
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Louis Smith has announced he is expecting his second child partner Charlie Bruce. The pair welcomed their first child, daughter Marley Valentina Smith, in February 2021. Louis, who is a 4x Olympic gymnast won
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Girls Aloud received their own special gift from Sarah Harding before she died
As Girls Aloud continues their epic UK comeback tour, the group recently shared the one special gift Sarah Harding gave to them before she died. Sarah announced she had breast cancer in August 2020 but died at the age of 39 in September 2021.
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Body found in search for missing TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley
A body has been discovered in a rocky area beside Agia Marina during the search for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, who went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi. Volunteers and emergency workers had been searching a treacherous
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This Morning star Dermot O'Leary breaks silence on Michael Mosley's disapearance
This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary has broken his silence on the disappearance of Dr Michael Mosley. Issuing powerful words, the star, who often presents alongside the TV personality, discussed the missing person's case with Alison Hammond,
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Sharon Brittan: Why loyalty works for me at Bolton Wanderers
SHARON Brittan believes money is unlikely to tempt manager Ian Evatt away from Bolton Wanderers. Currently the longest serving boss in League One, and sixth across all four divisions, Evatt is coming up to his fourth anniversary in charge of the
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Health checks...... taking place at the library next week
Blood pressure checks will be available at Bolton Central Library next week. Health trainers will be at the library on Friday, June 14 between 11am to 2pm. And as well as checking blood pressure, there will be advice on cutting down alcohol
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'Fun and heart-warming' High School Musical Jr to take to the stage
A local amateur children's musical theatre group is excited to be showcasing its newest production of a fun and heart-warming show at the end of this month. Directed and choreographed by Hannah Feakin and Bethany Bentham, The Walmsley Church Amateur
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Bolton News
The Bolton News has published 11 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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‘My flat is mouldy, but the council keeps fobbing me off’: 21-year-old man
A 21-year-old man claims he has been ‘fobbed off’ in his bid to get mould removed from his Leigh council flat because he is young and several weeks behind on his rent. Jobless Ryan Clorley said he has made repeated complaints over the mould on
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Summer concert at church for all the family to enjoy
The stage is set for a summer concert featuring choirs and bands from across Bolton. Trust Music Summer Concert will take place on Sunday, July 7 at St Thomas of Canterbury Church 3pm. Performing will be Cantamus Community Choir, Canon Slade
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Put on your red shoes and let’s dance to Bowie Live!!
Obsessive Bowie fanatics, Bowie Live, are bringing their spectacular new show to the Albert Halls. The production will transport audiences back through space and time from 1976 to 2004, to the Bowie shows we all dreamed of seeing. This celebration
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Man drove under influence of drugs on way to visit mother in hospital
A man was behind the wheel in Bolton with cannabis in his system after driving from London to visit his mother in hospital. Police were drawn to a Toyota Prius on Bradshawgate in the centre of the town. Bolton Magistrates Court heart they found
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Four Bolton at Home properties to go under the hammer as they are sold off
Bolton at Home has put up several properties for sale by auction. Bolton at Home currently has properties for sale in Deane, Westhoughton and Horwich. Houses and buildings owned by the housing association tend to go on sale when they no longer
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Toal gets 45 minutes under his belt against strong Spain side
Eoin Toal played the first half of Northern Ireland’s friendly defeat against Spain in Mallorca. Toal got the chance to test himself against the likes of Alvaro Morata and Rodri as the Spaniards got a final runout before the Euros, which kicks
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Bolton Parish Church holds a special 'songs of praise' service
Bolton Parish Church is hosting its own Songs of Praise on Sunday (June 9). The 'top hymns', as selected by the congregation will be sung during a special service. The top choice will be the final hymn which will be kept as a total surprise
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Great news for one of Bolton's new cafés as it receives five stars
A café which opened inside Bolton Library at the start of this year has been awarded top marks from food hygiene inspectors. Café Crescent located on the ground floor of Bolton Library and Museum has received a rating of five out of five by food
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Drivers caught breaking the limit by Bolton's average speed cameras
A number of people have been caught speeding on a dual carriageway monitored by average speed cameras. St Peter's Way on the A666 goes from the M61 into the town centre. The speed limit is 50mph which is clearly signposted, and cameras line
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Officials warn people to be vigilant over fake Asda emails
Officials are warning people to remain vigilant over scam emails purporting to be from supermarket, Asda. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has received 1,754 reports in two weeks relating to fake emails
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Stalls in Bolton Market Hall probably had everything you needed - and more
Last week in our daily Looking Back feature in the Bolton News we carried a photograph showing Bolton Market Hall from around 1895 which prompted a lot of interest. This led us to dig out this fascinating photo which is slightly later but
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New Indian takeaway serving up home homemade dishes in town centre
A former international student from India has swapped his recruitment job for life in the kitchen. Ashik Jose moved to Bolton from Warrington two weeks ago to start his own small eatery in Bolton Town Centre. Originally from India, Ash brings
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International team visit Amir Khan's gym for a training session
A boxing club welcomed the Australian Olympic team to Bolton for a day of training. The Australian Olympic Boxing Team visited the Round for Round Boxing Academy, hosted at Amir Khan’s renowned gym in Bolton. The event marked a significant
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League One club have 'outstanding' new boss, says Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has hailed “outstanding” Chris Davies after the 39-year-old was named as Birmingham’s new manager. Davies will be in the dugout at St Andrew's next season as the Blues aim to bounce back from relegation to League
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First look inside Amir Khan's luxury wedding hall which is now taking bookings
Amir Khan has given his followers a first look in his luxury wedding venue. Weddings, parties and corporate events are already being booked at the venue in Deane - with some marriage ceremonies already have taken place. Amir's wedding hall
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Courts deal with burglary, handling stolen goods and drugs offences
A number of people from Bolton have recently been before the courts. Magistrates have dealt with a variety of offences including driving matters, burglary and handling stolen goods. Here are the people who have recently been in court. Nathan
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Modern elegance and beauty is on offer in this week's property of the week
This week’s property of the week is a blend of modern elegance and beauty. A six bed detached house located in Heaton Mount, has been put on sale for £1.2M by PLM with details on Zoopla – and it has a lot to offer potential buyers. Situated
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Man in court for pretending to be police officer after pulling over a car
A Bolton man has been penalised for falsely suggesting he was a police officer. Talha Shahzad used flashing lights to pull over a vehicle and presented what appeared to be a warrant card to the occupant, who was a female police officer. He
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Bolton pub places itself firmly at the heart of the community as it launches new club
A Bolton pub has proved it is certainly at the heart of the community it serves. The Beaumont Arms hosted its first of many special events to get senior citizens, out and about to socialise. This week, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of
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Pubs and walks on historic trains just half-an-hour from Bolton
Just a stone’s throw away from Bolton, you can find a train that takes you back in time. Step on to the East Lancashire Railway and you can take a trip on heritage diesel and steam engines between Rawtenstall, Bury, and Heywood. Getting on