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Bolton man arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at Rishi Sunak’s home
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at the Prime Minister’s constituency home in Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire Police said. The men were detained at around 12.40pm before being escorted off the property and arrested
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Man ‘left for dead in road’ in horror spanner attack after England Euro 2024 game
A man was "left for dead" after being attacked with a spanner during disorder centred around a Bury town centre bar following the England vs Denmark Euro 2024 football match last week. Police said the man was bleeding from his "head, ears, nose
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Full list of all the items that are banned from hold luggage at UK airports
With summer now upon us, many will be flying out to holiday destinations in the next couple of months, and it may be useful to know what items are banned for checked luggage. This is luggage which is carried in the hold of the plane when it flies
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Can I be fined for not having car insurance? The penalties for those uninsured
It is illegal to drive a vehicle without car insurance and if caught there are a number of penalties you could face. It's not just the driver that needs to be insured, but the car too. From fines to being disqualified from driving here's the
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Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses
Motorists have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for driving while wearing sunglasses this summer. With the sun shining and the hotter weather arriving, many of us will be reaching for the shades as we head out every day. However
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Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1
"It's meter reading week," Martin Lewis has reminded Brits to check their meters before the price cap drops on July 1. Energy prices are going to fall for many households on July 1 if you're on a standard variable tariff like approximately 85%
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Member of landmark 'Bolton Seven' group groomed, raped and abused young boys
A man who was one of the landmark “Bolton Seven” group was found to have groomed, raped and abused young boys more than 20 years ago. Norman Williams, now 59, abused three boys in the 1990s, raping two of them no less than 11 times a piece and
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Police seize off-road motorbike and arrest made in town
An off-road motorbike has been seized and an arrest has been made in Radcliffe today, Tuesday. The bike was confiscated at shops on Moss Shaw, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has said. Elsewhere in the town, a "male" was arrested on suspicion
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Bolton Wanderers grab Wigan's Stephen Crainey as new joint assistant manager
WANDERERS have appointed former Scotland international Stephen Crainey as a new member of Ian Evatt’s backroom team. The 43-year-old joins up with Bolton as a joint-assistant manager having served on Shaun Maloney’s staff at Wigan Athletic last
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Emergency services called to country road after rush hour crash
Emergency services were called to a two-car crash on a country road in Bolton this morning. The collision took place on Dicconson Lane in Westhoughton just before 8.40am today, June 25. Two fire engines from Hindley and Horwich fire stations
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Full list of who can claim Pension Credit and what it entitles you to
The government offers a range of support towards pensioners, with recent measures made to help cover the cost of energy bills. Many are already aware of the support systems available including the Winter Fuel Payments and the Cost of Living Payments
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Police seize vehicles in off-road bikes crackdown at anti-social behaviour hotspots
POLICE have shared details of some vehicles they have seized as part of a crackdown. Officers carried out an operation on Sunday, June 23, targeting off-road bikes and associated anti-social behaviour at Bickershaw Country Park, Leigh. Police
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Police appeal after flurry of attempted burglaries on street
WOULD-BE burglars attempted to force their way into homes on an estate, police said. Officers received numerous reports of people trying to break into properties on Union Street, in Tyldesley. Police said the attempted burglaries took place
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Jet2 holiday horror as family left without running water in 40C heat
A family has slammed their “shocking” Jet2 holiday as they claim they were left without access to running water for 24 hours in 40 degree heat and told to “use the swimming pool”. Laura Adediji booked a week-long Jet2 package holiday to Coral Bay
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Users left 'truly hurt' after Google app shuts down for good in the UK
Google, on Monday (June 24), shut down its podcast app in the UK. The tech giant announced in September last year that it would be discontinuing the Google Podcasts app - which was first launched in 2018 - in favour of YouTube Music. At the
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Can my neighbour stop my extension? What to do if they raise an objection
We all want to be good neighbours but sometimes some situations can spark tension or even lead to disputes. From privacy and noise to boundaries and home improvements and extensions, even the neighbours with the best intentions can have disagreements
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What should I do if my neighbour's home security alarm keeps going off?
Noise from neighbours is just part and parcel of living in a residential area with most residents quickly becoming accustomed to this. However, there are some grating sounds that pierce through the day-to-day ambience of a street. This is often
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Tesco making major change to meal deals with addition of more than 20 new products
Tesco is making a major change to its meal deals with the addition of more than 20 new products to the range. From Walkers Crisps and Pepsi Max to BLT sandwiches and protein yoghurts, Tesco meals deals already have something to suit everyone's
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Lucky neighbours in this area of Bolton celebrate lottery win
Residents are today quids in after striking it lucky on the People’s Postcode Lottery. Those with the BL1 4PT postcode – Inverlael Avenue, Heaton – and are signed up to the lottery have today won £1,000 in the daily prize draws. Prize winning
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How much vitamin D do you need to get in a day and should you take supplements?
We all crave a bit of vitamin D at some point, especially in the form of sunshine but do you know how much we should be getting per day? When outside, “the body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin”, the NHS explains. It can be
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Does buying from duty free at the airport save you money and how does it work?
If you are planning on jetting off for your next holiday any time soon you will most likely be heading to a duty-free store. Typically just after security and marking the first signs that you've made it through departures, duty-free is a mini
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First-time buyers can expect to pay £400 more per month for mortgage than in 2019
Analysis suggests that those wanting to get onto the property ladder can expect to pay around £400 more per month for their mortgage than five years ago. Property website Rightmove has done some calculations which suggest the average first-time
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What is the legal height of a garden hedge between neighbours in the UK?
Unkept hedges can be a nuisance for many living in residential areas with particularly bad ones blocking pavements and sunlight. With this, many will be wondering what the law around hedge heights is and if the ones in their area are up to code
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This is the 5-minute passport check everyone should do before travelling
When booking a holiday, there’s plenty of things to remember like your passport and travel insurance but there’s one thing you should do that might need bumping up your priority list. While you’ll probably remember to pack your passport in your
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EDF and Utilita named as the worst energy companies for customer service
EDF and Utilita have been named the worst energy suppliers for customer service by Citizens Advice. The consumer charity’s quarterly ranking said customer service ratings across the industry were among the lowest ever. It reported that record
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Top bowler Anderton lifts champs back to summit
Champions Little Lever are back on top of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s Premiership division after a Saturday stroll to victory at Padiham, who they beat by eight wickets chasing a target of 87. Josh Gent’s side now lead Blackrod
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Man arrested after police found pigeon with gunshot wound
Officers have arrested a man after a pigeon was found with a gunshot wound. Yesterday, June 24, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that one of its officers from the Bolton South Neighbourhood Team attended reports of a gunshot at an unspecified
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Legacy of inspirational teacher lives on as school launches new boat
A rescue boat named in memory of a teacher was officially launched as part of an outdoor learning centre for Bolton pupils and student. The launch ceremony on the shores of Lake Ullswater was attended by Bolton School old girl Barbara Kay, and
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'Urgent update' call on controversial junction scheme
An 'urgent update' will be requested on surveys for a controversial junction scheme that has left it 'less safe'. The changes at the junctions of Chorley Old Road, Moorside Avenue and New Hall Lane were made in February 2023, with four sets of
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Bolton Wanderers lining-up backroom shake-up to boost promotion chances
Wanderers are preparing to shake-up Ian Evatt’s backroom team in their bid for success in League One next season. The Bolton News understands there will be a number of changes behind the scenes in pre-season, including the appointment of a new
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Bolton's health trust shortlisted for patient safety award
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is in the running to win a patient safety award. The trust has been shortlisted for the Staff Wellbeing Initiative of the Year in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards for launching a scheme that aims to reduce staff fatigue
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Euro View: Kane's media missile, TV replay controversy and the Luke Shaw gamble
England view - Elliott Jackson The latest headlines from the England camp were cleverly curated by one particular member of the press pack in Germany. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer vs the England squad seems to be the favoured topic of the back
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Cars galore as day out at Belmont reservoir proved popular
Belmont Reservoir was clearly the place to go for an afternoon out back in 1964. Belmont reservoir, 1964 (Picture: Newsquest) This photo shows all the cars packed at the side of the road as families took in the view. Two canoeists provided
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Five businesswomen announced as finalists in the Enterprise Vision Awards
Five Bolton businesswomen have been announced as finalists in the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs). The awards are the UK’s largest business awards dedicated solely to women and they have announced a record-breaking 161 finalists for this year’s
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Councillors condemn attacks on borough's businesses
Bolton Council's leadership and opposition came together in their condemnation of the attacks on businesses across the borough in recent weeks. Nick Peel, leader of the council, and Martyn Cox, leader of the Conservative Group, said the attacks
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Confidence increasing in Bolton's housing market after recent turbulance
House prices increased slightly by 0.7 per cent in Bolton in April, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 2.8 per cent over the last year. The average Bolton house
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Frustration and upset as couple's bins keep being missed during collection rounds
An older couple living with disabilities say their green bin is routinely missed as they are not able to move it themselves. Peter McGeehan and his wife Delia live at Makinson Avenue in Horwich and both have disabilities which limit their outdoor
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Praise for the University of Bolton for opening up new career opportunities for all
The University of Bolton’s degree Apprenticeship Provision has been rated ‘good’ after an Ofsted inspection. A team of six Ofsted Inspectors, led by one of His Majesty’s Inspectors, visited the University on Deane Road between May 14 and 17 and
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New flagship baby store opens for Bolton parents
A new flagship store for a Bolton-based baby products specialist has opened. Cosatto has been based in the borough since 2001. However, despite having a showroom underneath its headquarters, the company only opened it to the public once a month
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Step forward for scheme to build new budget supermarket
A scheme to open a new discount supermarket has taken another major step forward. Last December, Lidl was given the go-ahead to open a new store on land off Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, after a long running debate. Now plans have been approved
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Delight at appointment of first female Vicar of Bolton
Councillors welcomed the appointment of the first female Vicar of Bolton during a meeting at the town hall. 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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Overgrown grass in Bolton’s cemeteries ‘an insult to the dead and their loved ones’
Bolton council has pledged to ‘significantly improve’ grounds maintenance at cemeteries after a rise in complaints about overgrown grass. The full council heard that some relatives of people buried in the borough’s cemeteries viewed the current