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Sir Ian McKellen taken to hospital during theatre performance
Sir Ian McKellen has been taken to hospital after he fell from the stage during a West End performance. The Lord Of The Rings actor, 85, who is currently playing John Falstaff in a production of Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre, was in
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Can a neighbour claim my land? The important legal rules you need to know
The topic of boundaries and land can be a tricky subject when it comes to neighbours. From putting up a new fence and making sure it doesn't overstep the boundary mark to a neighbour putting in planning permission for a new outbuilding or extension
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Is it illegal to park a campervan on the street? The rules you need to know
Campervans give you the freedom to travel and visit many destinations while having everything you need in one place, from handy cooking appliances to a cosy sleeping space under the stars. Some even have room for toilets and shower cubicles, meaning
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?
When you need to park the car in a hurry, it can often be tricky to know if you can leave it on the side of the pavement if you live in England. Whether that’s because you are struggling to see any visible signs with rules and regulations in the
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Bolton Wanderers add another friendly - how their schedule shapes up so far
WANDERERS have added another pre-season friendly to their schedule, with a trip to neighbours Chorley now on the cards. Ian Evatt will take a first team side to Victory Park on Tuesday, July 23 (kick-off 7.30pm) to face a Magpies side that lost
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Temperatures to reach 24C as Met Office says 'summer-like' weather is on the way
Parts of the country will see temperatures hit 24C this week as the Met Office says “more summer-like” conditions are on the way. The Met Office said temperatures could reach as high as 24C in south-east England and 20C in Scotland by Friday.
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Muller hat-trick means it’s agony for Atherton
Read were catapulted to the Championship’s summit as South African overseas amateur Zadian Muller finished off their eye-catching win at promotion rivals Atherton with a hat-trick during a disrupted Saturday in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket
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Bolton Travellers' site to be shut after links to 'unacceptable crimes and violence'
A Travellers’ site is to be shut down after being linked to “unacceptable crimes and violence”, including an attack on a council officer. Bolton Council said this week that it would be applying to the courts for a closure order to ban access to
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Police update after 89-year-old injured in suspected 'hit and run'
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed there have been no arrests after a woman was struck by an SUV driver in Bolton on Saturday morning in a suspected ‘hit and run’. Police were called to Moss Bank Way in Astley Bridge at around 10.15am on Saturday
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Have your say: The Bolton News' Wanderers fans survey 2023/24
WHAT did you make of Bolton Wanderers’ season in 2023/24, and where do they go from here? Every summer we run a fans’ poll to assess the mood among Whites fans and their expectations for the campaign ahead. Ian Evatt’s side missed out on automatic
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Plan to convert undertaker’s into house of multiple occupation
PLANS have been submitted to convert a Co-operative funeral care premises into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for eight people. The scheme for the property on Prospect Street, Tyldesley, has appeared on Wigan council’s planning portal.
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Lexit and no more mayor: Conservative candidate's plan for Leigh and Atherton
RADICAL plans to abolish the Greater Manchester mayor’s role and for Leigh and Atherton to be ‘cut adrift’ from Wigan council control have been put forward by a Conservative candidate. Former Wigan town mayor Michael Winstanley is vying to replace
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Ticketed driver tells police they have ‘nowhere else to park’
Greater Manchester Police has issued tickets to drivers after reports of cars causing obstructions. Traffic community support officers attended reports of obstructions in Bolton, Salford, and Stretford over the weekend. One image shows a Volkswagen
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Expert issues DVLA number plate warning where drivers could be fined £1,000
Brits have been warned about several registration plate rules that could result in fines of up to £1,000. Jon Kirkbright, sales director at Platehunter, said some people choose to rearrange the letters and numbers on their plates to make desirable
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Public warned throwing away election documents could land you a £200 fine
Experts have issued a warning to the public ahead of General Election month, as many of us could be making mistakes that will land us with fines or even a prison sentence. A range of election material has been published and sent out across the
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Can I be fined for driving too slowly? The important rules to know
Motorists know how severe the penalty can be for speeding, but some might not know what the punishment could be for driving too slowly. Minimum speed limits do exist on some roads in the UK, but they are very rare, so most of the time there won't
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When is EastEnders on TV this week? BBC confirms schedule and channel changes
This week EastEnders will face major disruption to its usual schedule on the BBC due to Euro 2024, which won’t be a shock for some. The tournament kicked off last Friday but over the next few days, the soap won’t be airing on its regular BBC channel
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Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'
Fuel retailers have been accused of exploiting the focus on the General Election in order to keep their prices high. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since
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When is Coronation Street on TV this week? ITV confirms why it's not on tonight
It was only last Friday (June 14) when Coronation Street fans had to miss out on an episode of Weatherfield drama due to Euro 2024 kicking off. But today (June 17) ITV viewers may have noticed it’s missing again from its usual slot on the TV guide
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Sir Paul McCartney set to perform at Co-op Live this year
Sir Paul McCartney will be performing at Co-op Live later this year as part of his first UK shows since headlining Glastonbury in 2022. The Beatles star, aged 81, will bring his Got Back tour to London and Manchester in December. The tour dates
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Bolton received 2nd largest amount of Arts Council money in Greater Manchester
Bolton received the second-highest Arts Council funding of any Greater Manchester borough last year. Figures from Arts Council England show that of the £38,751,562 of funding Greater Manchester received, Bolton received £4.5million. There were
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Egyptology society at museum recognises years of research by professor
An Egyptologist has been honoured for devoting her life to research for Bolton Museum’s Egyptology collection. Professor Joann Fletcher, an Egyptologist and an honorary visiting professor in the department of archaeology at the University of York
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Patient feedback and funding helps make changes at Royal Bolton Hospital
Several improvements have been introduced in the Royal Bolton Hospital’s maternity department in response to feedback from patients and families. Bolton Maternity Voices Partnership carried out a "15 steps for Maternity" tour of the unit, which
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Maxine Peake says libraries are more than just for borrowing books after refurb
Maxine Peake gave an audience insight into how important library spaces are to her as part of the Festival of Libraries week. The former Westhoughton High School and Canon Slade student took centre stage in the new renovated Bolton Central Library
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Update after police shut major road for 4 hours following crash
A girl was taken to hospital for treatment for a head injury, North West Ambulance Service has confirmed, following a crash in Westhoughton. Paramedics were called to Wigan Road just before 3pm on Sunday, the ambulance service said, with Wigan
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Woman jailed for fraudulently using bank cards
A Bolton woman has been jailed for fraud. Jody Ainsworth used a bank card dishonestly twice on the same day in October last year. She did so in order to make a gain for herself. The 33-year-old admitted the two offences at Manchester Magistrates
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Bolton voters urged to make sure they are election ready as key deadline looms
People across Bolton have been warned that the deadline to register to vote in the General Election is fast approaching. The three seats across Bolton will be in play in July’s election as voters all over the country go to the polls. This will
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Bolton's Great Moor Street Station site is now supermarket car park
It’s a bit battered but then this photo is nearly 90 years old. It shows Bolton’s Great Moor Street Station in 1936. Great Moor Street Station, Bolton, 1936 (Picture: Newsquest) At the time it was central to the town’s rail connections taking
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Man over drink driving limit discovered going wrong way down road
A man was found to be drink driving in Bolton – after being spotted going the wrong way down a street. Police came across Callum Davies on Princess Street in the town centre while he was driving a Fiat Punto in May. Bolton Magistrates' Court
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Approval for £8m expansion of outstanding special school
Councillors acknowledged a need for additional places as they approved the expansion of a special school in Farnworth. Bolton Council applied for planning permission for the expansion of Green Fold Special School in the spring of this year.
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Bolton road set to be closed for vital resurfacing works
A road in Heaton is set to be closed later this month while resurfacing works take place. Victoria Road will be shut from June 24 for approximately five days to allow for the works to take place. The road closure will prohibit all traffic from
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'Queen of Egyptology' oil painting revealed in impressive Egypt collection with tomb
The Festival of Libraries arrived in town from Wednesday to Sunday, and there were plenty of cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy. Among the most impressive was the "Queen" of Egyptology, who graced Bolton with her "presence" as an oil painting
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Bolton to unite at community event in memory of murdered MP
A Bolton studio will mark a murdered MP's 50th birthday by hosting a community-wide unity event. The Creative Now Get Together from 2pm to 5pm at Creative Now Studio at Market Place Shopping Centre on Sunday, June 23, invites residents to take
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Bolton Council does deal with developer of logistics park
The council is to receive almost £400,000 to make improvements to a junction after a deal with the developer of Logistics North. The six-figure sum is related to the approval of planning permission for the logistics park in Over Hulton more than
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Older people at housing complex overcoming social isolation through pen pal scheme
A not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life is helping residents overcome social isolation and form new relationships through its pen pal scheme. June Bond, 75, who lives at Anchor’s Brownlow Court housing location in
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Madcap Dracula at the Octagon is simply fang-tastic fun!
If you’re fed up with the constant barrage of politicians bickering and weather which doesn’t appreciate that June is actually supposed to be sunny, the Octagon has the perfect antidote. Dracula: The Bloody Truth is silly, unashamedly silly, gloriously
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Bodvarsson gives his verdict on Wanderers' play-off final defeat and the future
JON Dadi Bodvarsson has given his verdict on Wanderers’ play-off final defeat against Oxford United – admitting that pressure told on the day. The Icelandic striker, who was released by Bolton at the end of his contract, says he was stunned by
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EURO VIEW: Limahl, Mbappe and Belgium's golden generation
England View: Marc Iles A WIN, a clean sheet, a couple of genuinely impressive performances, but did England do enough against Serbia to substantiate their top billing? Considering their record in the opening matches of major tournaments, you
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Teenager sentenced after trying to rob man with a 'long knife'
A teenager from Bolton has been sentenced after attempting to rob a man with a "long knife". Sebastian Wojtkowiak, 18, committed the offence on the night of March 3 this year alongside a 16-year-old accomplice, who cannot be named for legal reasons