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Spinners Mill to host 'grand opening' with launch of entire five floors
A cultural hub in the heart of Leigh will celebrate the launch of all five floors being open this weekend. With Leigh Spinners Mill boasting one of the finest double mill structures across the country, the building is a world away from its former
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Woman suffers 'serious injuries' after being struck by car
A woman has been left with "serious injuries" after being struck by a car in Farnworth. Police and emergency services were called at around 4.30pm on Tuesday after a car struck a female pedestrian on Albert Road. A cordon was put in place on
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Vehicle crash in Rivington causes road closure for 'some time'
Blackburn with Darwen Police have currently closed a road in Rivington due to a vehicle crash. At approximately 7:20pm on Tuesday, June 11, Blackburn with Darwen Police posted on X that they were at the scene between Belmont and Rivington on Rivington
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Shakers sign defender Earl from National League North club
Bury have completed the signing of defender Lewis Earl from National League North club Marine. Earl, a centre-back who can also play as a holding midfielder, started out at Preston North End before heading to Stockport County. He then had loan
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Woman claims 'friends with benefits' PC called round for sex sessions
A young woman, who claims a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) constable called at her home while on duty for sex sessions, told a court today, Tuesday, that they were “friends with benefits". She said that Shamraze Arshad, who lives in Bolton, described
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Wanderers announce new 'back of shirt partner' for next three seasons
Wanderers have announced a new partnership with ebuyer that will see the tech retailer’s logo displayed on the back of the club’s shirts for the next three seasons. The Whites have not yet revealed any of their strips for the upcoming League One
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Four 'juveniles' arrested in connection with robbery
Police have arrested four "juveniles" on suspicion of robbery in Bolton. Officers were in Halliwell this morning, Tuesday, and took four young males into custody in connection with a robbery in the area in May. He is still being questioned
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Warning to anyone with an air fryer to follow these 'must-know' steps
Air fryer users have been urged to follow these five "must-know" steps when cleaning their appliances. In recent years, the UK has been gripped in an air fryer frenzy with sales rocketing for the gadget at many major retailers. Their popularity
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Jones helps Australia cruise to victory in World Cup qualifier
Gethin Jones helped Australia keep a clean sheet as they cruised past Palestine in their latest World Cup qualifier. The Socceroos ran out 5-0 winners to make it six wins from six in the current phase of qualifying for the 2026 tournament, which
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New Birmingham boss Davies on League One promotion pressure
New Birmingham boss Chris Davies knows his side will be under pressure next season to win promotion straight back to the Championship – and says they must have the right mentality to deal with it. Davies takes charge at St Andrew’s following a
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Driver 'attempts to flee' after police chase leads to two stolen cars
Police successfully tracked and recovered two stolen cars after chasing a driver. A motorway patrol police car responded to call on a vehicle being tracked and pursued it. The on-call officer found the stolen Peugeot in Westhoughton and arrested
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Bolton TV presenter set to star in 20th series of BBC show
A much-loved Bolton TV presenter is set to star in the 20th anniversary series of BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are? This summer, the family history show returns to BBC One and iPlayer, celebrating 20 years of Britain’s best-loved celebrities
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'Ridiculous': Residents' concerns after changes to bin collections announced
Residents have aired concerns after changes to bin collections will see paper and cardboard bins emptied every four weeks rather than fortnightly. The local authority has announced households will soon have a new bin collection day as well as changes
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'Remarkable feat' - EFL named highest attended league body in Europe
The EFL has become “the highest attended league body in Europe” after bringing more than 21million fans through the turnstiles over the past season. It is the highest total since the 1951/52 campaign following an 11 per cent rise compared to the
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Summer scouting: Do Bolton Wanderers need to examine their keeper options?
VERY little has been given away by Wanderers as they inch towards the opening of the summer transfer window, other than chairman Sharon Brittan’s insistence that they mean business. Despite taking a very respectable 87 points last season, Ian Evatt
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Europe's largest shoe retailer opens store in Bolton town centre
Europe’s largest shoe retailer has officially opened a store in Bolton town centre. Deichmann opened its doors at 10am today, Tuesday, June 11, with customers gathering outside to see the new shop on the lower level of Market Place Shopping Centre
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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules
Going for a family bike ride with a picnic at the end or planning an hour or two of cycling after work are some of the best ways to make the most of the outdoors. However, in the past, you might have felt the need to ride on the pavement at the
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Martin Lewis asks experts if landlords are responsible for 'severe damp' and mould
One of the many frustrations of living in a rented property is having your home invaded by black mould and damp, as it can be difficult to deal with. Not only can it be harmful to your health, but it can also damage your belongings. Various
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Bishop appoints first female Vicar of Bolton in history
The first female Vicar of Bolton is to take on the role after her appointment by the Bishop of Manchester. Revd Hannah Lane is to take over from Revd Canon Dr Chris Bracegirdle after his retirement a year ago. Born in Westhoughton, Revd Lane
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UMPIRES' COLUMN: Absentees will have to wait to bat
I was recently asked about a player who has to leave the field when their side is fielding as to when can he bat if he does not retake the field before the innings is finished. It all depends on the type of injury that caused him to leave the field
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Navod stars with bat and ball as Blackrod march on
Premiership leaders Blackrod are the only team in either division of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League to have won each of their first six matches of 2024 after brushing Eagley aside by 127 runs on Saturday. Sri Lankan professional Navod
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Remembering a very special youngster with ' infectious smile' loved by all
A nursery transformed into a sea of blue in memory of a little boy with an 'infectious smile', who died at the age of just 20 months. Since his death in May 2021, his and his twin brother Tommy's nursery Heaton Dene Day Nursery, in Westhoughton
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Police set to patrol park after teenagers gather
Police are set to patrol a Westhoughton park after residents raised concerns over groups of teenagers in the park. Cllr John McHugh, who represents Labour for the Westhoughton South ward, has met with police after residents raised concerns over
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‘Significant delay’ and ‘bed blocking’ at Royal Bolton due to RAAC
There has been a "significant delay" to work at the Royal Bolton Hospital’s maternity ward due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, or RAAC. The collapse-prone concrete, which has been likened to a "chocolate aero bar", was
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Westhoughton man to take on cycle challenge for cancer centre
A security supervisor at The Christie Hospital is to take on a cycling challenge for the fifth time in support of the cancer centre where he works. Rupert Ajelo, from Westhoughton, is to take on the 60 miles from Salford Quays to the South Promenade
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Man in court for harassing woman and sending offensive message
A Bolton man harassed a woman and sent offensive messages. Joshua Ramm targeted the woman over a three-day period in March this year by sending multiple messages via text, voicemail and emails in Bolton. On one day during this period, he sent
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'It still hurts' - Play-off agony still bugging Eoin Toal on international duty
EOIN Toal admits the pain of play-off final defeat has been hard to shift this summer, even with the distraction of international football. A few weeks on from Wembley, the vast majority of the Wanderers squad are still keeping a low profile and
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Bolton workers urged to reject pay offer 'well short' of what they hoped for
Union members across Bolton have been urged to reject a pay offer that falls “well short” of what they had hoped for. This comes after council and school workers were offered a pay increase that public sector union Unison says is below the rise
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Just look how busy Horwich was first thing in the morning
This is a fascinating photo from the archives. Winter Hey Lane and Chorley New Road, Horwich, 1946 (Picture: Newsquest) Taken in 1946, it shows the junction of Winter Hey Lane and Chorley New Road at Horwich. It was taken first thing in
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Business's bid to build student accommodation above showroom
A business is bidding to add five floors to its base on the edge of the town centre to form an accommodation block for students at the University of Bolton. The applicant, Akbar Patel of AA Properties and Sons Limited, applied for outline planning
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Festival of Libraries coming to town with host of events on offer
Residents are invited to go to Bolton Library and Museum Services to celebrate a festival this week. More than 130 libraries across Greater Manchester will be celebrating the Festival of Libraries, including Bolton Library, who will be hosting
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Disruption expected to bin collections as colleagues pay respect to team member
Bolton Council say there may be "some disruption" to bin collections on Wednesday as staff pay respects to a team member who recently died. Residents are being asked to help minimise the disruption by making sure their bins are ready for collection
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Store which had illegal cigarettes in chute wants new licence to sell alcohol
A store in Bolton where illicit cigarettes went from a chute to a flat on the first floor has applied to get a licence to sell alcohol. Council officers visited California Wines on Wigan Road, Deane, in September last year. Trading Standards
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Bolton road set to be closed for works
A Bolton road is set to be closed while vital water works are ongoing in the area. The back of Lever Edge Lane will be closed from Tuesday, June 25 for approximately two days. The road closure will prohibit all traffic from proceeding on the
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Town centre to be 'spotlighted as number one target for regeneration' in region
A much-trailed new organisation will make Bolton town centre the “number one target for regeneration” in the region, its supporters have said. This comes after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham pledged to create a “Mayoral Development Corporation
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New train line from Bolton to London would be 'no brainer'
Bringing in direct train lines from Bolton to London would be a “no brainer” after plans were put forward earlier this year. This comes after Virgin Rail applied “to explore what would be possible in May ahead of a proposed start date by the end
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Children in Bolton are all smiles - during Smile Month
Children in Bolton have a lot to smile about this month. The Healthy Families Team, part of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, is fighting tooth decay in the town by visiting schools and nurseries to show youngsters how to keep their teeth healthy through
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Decision due on £8m expansion of school in town
A decision is due on the expansion of a special school in need of extra places for pupils in Farnworth. The council applied for planning permission for the expansion of Green Fold Special School this year. The work, worth £8.6 million up from