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Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for tens of thousands of pounds
A rare first edition Harry Potter book has sold for more than £45,000 at auction. The copy of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, which is one of the first 500 printed in 1997, was sold on Wednesday in Edinburgh, where most of
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Christine McGuinness to appear on show with other famous faces
Christine McGuinness is among 20 famous faces who are serving up a storm on BBC One's Celebrity MasterChef 2024. The TV personality who split up with Bolton's Paddy McGuinness two years ago is appearing on the series this summer. Ms McGuinness
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Man charged after elderly woman targeted in Bolton robbery
A man has been charged after an 80-year-old woman was robbed in Bolton. Shane Allen, 33, of no fixed abode, was arrested by the local Neighbourhood Crime team. He has been remanded in custody and will appear before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates
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Bolton Police make ‘hat-trick of arrests’ in busy afternoon
Bolton Police have made a ‘hat-trick of arrests’ in a busy afternoon. On Tuesday, June 18, officers from Bolton’s North Neighbourhood Team arrested a 35-year-old woman in Halliwell who was wanted for failing to appear at court before sighting a
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Aldi giving away free beer to more than 1000 lucky shoppers - see how to claim
Aldi is giving away free beer to 1000 lucky shoppers during the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024). Scientists have worked out, on behalf of Aldi, that England fans alone are set to spill around 4.6 million pints of beer every
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Dog owners warned not to leave dogs in cars this summer - what can you do?
Dog owners have been issued a warning about leaving their pets in cars as the temperatures heat up this summer. The RSPCA have warned dog owners in the past about the ‘silent killer’ that is heatwaves. And they’ve issued another warning to
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Is it illegal to park under a bridge and can you be fined? These are the rules
Many of us will have been in a situation where it feels like we are driving round and round for hours trying to find a parking space. Whether you’re trying to find somewhere to park so you can head into a restaurant for dinner or to nip into a
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How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer
When it's a warm summer day, there's nothing like a picnic or barbecue in the sunshine. But for many outdoor eating can quickly become a bit of a nightmare at this time of year with the buzzing sound of a wasp heading your way. Wasps are normally
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Prison drug smuggling plot led to discovery of 'deadly weapon'
A man and a woman have been jailed after an investigation into a plot to smuggle drugs into a prison. Farrah Jones, 28, worked for an agency at HMP Forest Bank where she was found to have been trying to smuggle ketamine and cannabis into the toilets
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Warning to tea drinkers as insects found in tea and FSA says 'do not drink'
TK Maxx and HomeSense have been forced to issue a recall after insects were found in some of their tea products. The retailers have issued a recall on selected batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas with the Food Standards Agency (FSA
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Supermarket responds after customers complain of incorrect pricing
A supermarket has responded after complaints from customers about incorrect pricing on their handheld scanners. Customers at the Asda store in Accrington took to social media to highlight the price differences for certain items, in terms of what
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Police thank public for help as man found ‘safe and well’
Greater Manchester Police has thanked the public for its help in finding a man who was missing from Walkden since Monday. Callum had been missing since 1pm on Monday, June 17 – having been last seen on Sharp Street in Walkden. Sign up to our
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RECAP: Police and ambulances called to park
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Bolton Wanderers announce new women's team manager and new ground
WANDERERS have announced who will take charge of their relaunched women’s team this season. Former Manchester United and West Ham coach Myles Smith will be tasked with managing the side, which has now been brought back under the club’s umbrella
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Jury fails to reach verdict in aristocrat and partner baby death trial
A jury has failed to reach a verdict on the trial of an aristocrat and her partner over the death of their newborn baby. Constance Marten, 37 and Mark Gordon, 50, had fled with their baby after their car burst into flames near Bolton on January
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Summer scouting: Do Bolton Wanderers need another centre-half this summer?
WANDERERS made a start on their summer renovations with the signing of Chris Forino from Wycombe last week – but how far will Ian Evatt look to refresh his squad? Chairman Sharon Brittan said that the club means business next season and that the
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People’s Postcode Lottery winners celebrate on this Bolton street
The People’s Postcode Lottery has chosen lucky winners in Bolton. Residents of Pocket Nook, in Lostock, who are signed up to the People’s Postcode Lottery have won £1,000 per ticket on the daily draw today (Tuesday, June 19). The BL6 4HP postcode
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Mapped: See Bolton's general election results from 2019 - how you voted
The UK’s general election is just weeks away and there’s no doubt that households in Bolton will be considering their options when it comes to voting. Among the party leaders hoping to be successful are the Conservative's Rishi Sunak and Labour's
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Bag a bargain at Bolton car boot sale - on twice a week
Savvy shoppers could bag a bargain or two at Bolton Wanderers Stadium. The popular carboot sale takes place every Wednesday and Sunday. Those selling can pitch up and set up their 'stand' from 10am. while bargain hunters are invited to shop
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Pictured: Bolton man facing football ban after Euro 2024
Photographs have been released of a Bolton man who is facing a football ban following trouble at the Euro tournament in Germany. On Tuesday, Gordon Thomas, aged 39, of Whittington Close, Little Lever, made a brief appearance at Manchester Magistrates
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Food Standards Agency ‘confident’ it has found the source of E. coli outbreak
An outbreak of E. coli has been in the spotlight recently as more than 200 people have become unwell and now, the cases have been linked to one vegetable. Three companies have recalled products such as sandwiches and wraps from supermarket shelves
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Man arrested after Bolton woman, 80, robbed at cash machine
Police have made an arrest after an 80-year-old woman was robbed near a Heaton cash machine. Sylvia Conway was at the cash machine at Morrisons on Mornington Road on Thursday, June 13, at around 6pm when she was attacked and robbed. Sign up
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Race for T20 Cup knockout places is hotting up
In the penultimate group matches in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League, Ribblesdale Wanderers won the toss and elected to bat. Jordan Hemann (22) and Ruben Pickett (28) looked to have set a platform for a reasonable total however they lost
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Iconic British comedy Absolutely Fabulous to return this year
Stars British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous will reunite for the first time since 2016 for a one-off special this year. Jennifer Saunders, Dame Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks will reminisce about their time working on the 90s show
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Family 'in hysterics' as workers still digging son's grave on day of his funeral
DEVASTATED mourners were left in "hysterics" as they had to wait for a beloved man's grave to be finished on the day of his funeral. Following the tragic passing of 48-year-old Christopher Raftry last month, his family and friends came to pay their
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Man banned from keeping animals after exotic pets found 'emaciated and dehydrated'
A man has been banned from keeping animals after failing to properly look after exotic pets in his care. This came after RSPCA inspectors visited the home of 40-year-old Brian Simpson on Pimlott Road, Hall i' th' Wood, in November last year to
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'Unsustainable': Bolton Council overspent by millions looking after children
Bolton Council went around £15 million over its budget for children's services in the last year according to a report. The staggering sum is around 30 per cent above the £50 million set aside for these services in the year up to April 1. According
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Major new link road to include flood defences to deal with 'vast amounts of water'
A major new link road aimed at relieving some of Bolton’s busiest routes is also set to include flood defences. The Horwich Loco Works spine road is one of the most anticipated projects the borough has seen in recent years and comes as part of
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Woman 'delighted' after winning Newsquest's £1,000 competition
A woman is celebrating after winning Newsquest's £1,000 DIY competition. Lynne Hetherington scooped the prize which could be entered by readers of daily newspapers across the north of England, including The Bolton News, Lancashire Telegraph and
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Carers ‘blinded by love and affection’ for inmates smuggled contraband into prison
TWO care workers became so ‘blinded by love and affection’ that they chose to smuggle contraband for two prisoners. Amy Portwood and Adrienne Juniper’s ‘infatuation’ for serving prisoners saw them convey illicit drugs and mobile phones into HMP
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Residents left disgusted after one of Bolton's famous elephant vandalised
One of Bolton’s famous elephants has been knocked over and now removed. The installation was found on its side on the ground in Octagon Square on the morning of Monday, June 17. On Facebook, some residents said they were disgusted by the incident
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Teachers, parents and children have a ball in charity match
Two primary schools teamed up for a charity netball match which got the teachers and parents involved too. Earlier this month, staff from Lostock Primary School and The Gates Primary School took part in a charity netball match, with pupils, parents
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Off-road bikes crushed as police launch crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Police have seized more than a dozen off-road bikes as part of a crackdown. Officers launched Operation Handbrake last month and are working with the antisocial behaviour team at Wigan Council. And police in Leigh, Atherton and Hindley said
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Amazon workers dig deep to improve Bolton
Amazon employees are branching out to improve Bolton's environment. Workers at the sortation centre in Haydock took part in a tree planting event in Bolton as part of the company's commitment to the environment. A team of 20 volunteers planted
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Good news for secondary school after inspection
The Lowry Academy in Worsley has been rated good by Ofsted. Claire Coy, Principal of The Lowry Academy, which is part of United Learning, said: “This ‘good’ Ofsted rating is a highly encouraging signal for our school and is testament to our wonderful
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Jon Dadi Bodvarsson: What next after Bolton Wanderers?
SIGNING for Bolton Wanderers two-and-a-half years ago helped Jon Dadi Bodvarsson rediscover his passion for football but his time in Lancashire has not been without its problems too. Before agreeing to join the club from Millwall in January 2022
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Disqualified driver with no insurance penalised by court
A Bolton man has been banned from the roads after driving while disqualified. Jozsef Horvath was behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Insignia on Shepherd Cross Street, Smithills, in April this year. The 34-year-old had no insurance for the vehicle
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The names and faces of Bolton's most wanted
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects. Mouaad Selougha (Image: GMP) Mouaad Selougha, 39, is wanted on recall to prison. Tony Meek (Image: GMP) TONY MEEK, 34, is wanted on recall to prison
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Guards on strike after being 'spat at and sworn at' for 'less than minimum wage'
Security guards have been striking in the heart of Bolton after enduring threats and abuse for often “less than minimum wage.” Members of the GMB union gathered at the job centre on Blackhorse Street this week to join action alongside their colleagues
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Woman buys 60 outfits to show you can look good on a budget
A Bromley Cross woman has decided to buy 60 charity shop outfits to prove you can still look good on a budget. Val Hulme, a regular worker at Bolton Hospice's Astley Bridge store, bought most of the outfits from hospice shops. Ms Hulme turned
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This 50p coin has sold for more than 200x its face value on eBay in Manchester
Excitement is building for the Olympic Games which will take place in Paris this year but if you cast your mind back to the London Games, do you remember the coins that were released? In the run-up to the Olympic Games in London in 2012, a variety
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Bolton businesses to get specialist support to promote rapid growth
Businesses in Bolton are set to benefit from bespoke support from a new innovation programme aimed at accelerating commercialisation and growth. Innovation Navigator, launched by the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub, is laser focused on turbocharging
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Centre at the heart of the community undergoes £127k revamp
A centre at the heart of the community has had a £127,000 refurbishment to give it a fresh new look and to meet modern day needs. The Willows Centre in Deane has seen no shortage of visitors throughout its 20 year history and remains as popular
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How to apply for a £5m Local Community Fund
A nationwide company's local community fund is inviting local charities and groups to apply for a share of £5m in funding. Since its launch in 2016, Co-op's fund has supported almost 40,000 community projects across the UK, injecting over £100m
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New 'leaky dam' coming soon as row over sewage dumping deepens
A new “leaky dam” is set to be installed by the end of the year to help deal with sewage being dumped into rivers. Bolton West MP Chris Green says that this on course to be installed at the Smithills Country Estate at Winter Hill by the end of
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Road ban for Bolton motorists after court appearance
Two people from Bolton have been banned from the roads for being above the drink drive limit. Arbaz Arif attempted to drive a Toyota Yaris on Higher Swan Lane, Great Lever, while under the influence last month. The 27-year-old was breathalysed
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Secret world that existed underneath Bolton Market Hall
This photo shows that you never really know what surprises there are around Bolton. Cellars of Bolton Market Hall, 1955 (Newsquest) Taken in 1955 it shows what is described as ‘the former ice making plant’ under the market hall. It was no
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Euro View: Trent's position the only one under threat for Denmark game
Is Conor Gallagher England's new Jordan Henderson? (Image: PA) England view: Elliott Jackson Whether you were inspired by England's performance on Sunday night or not, the result was all-important. Denmark's draw in the early kick-off
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'Overlooked' and 'dangerous' bacteria hotspots you need to clean in your kitchen
An expert has issued a warning about eight "overlooked" and "dangerous" bacteria hotspots in British kitchens. Keeping the items we use everyday sparkling clean is "crucial" to protect ourselves and keep our families safe. “Restaurants, bars