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‘Rare and highly sought-after’ 50p coin for sale for whopping £15,000
THIS rare 50 pence coin is up for sale in Leigh for an eyewatering £15,000. The ‘highly sought-after’ coin was commissioned to commemorate the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is said to be a unique addition for coin collectors, which is why
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Search to find driver who led police on chase ‘placing public at risk’
A search is underway to find a driver who led police on a chase around Tonge Moor. The car, which the driver was in control of, was later found abandoned in Arnesby Grove and it has now been seized. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the driver
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Where can I get a passport photo? Where to go and the rules to remember
A passport is essential if you are looking to travel abroad. If yours has expired you will need to apply for a new one - which can be done using a paper form or online. There is a lot of information that needs to go into a passport application
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Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave
Drivers are being warned that driving in a common summer clothing item could land them a £1,000 fine and three points on their licence. The Met Office have highlighted the chance of 31C temperatures in the UK as heatwaves hit the UK this week.
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Bolton tennis ace Amarni just one step from Wimbledon
Amarni Banks beamed after seizing a golden opportunity at Wimbledon Qualifying and now just one match tomorrow stands between her and a main draw spot in SW19. The Bolton-based starlet came up against top 150 player Kayla Day today but qualifying
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'He touched more hearts than many do in a lifetime'-tribute to young footballer
The heartbroken family of a teenager who died after crashing on a racetrack have paid an emotional tribute to him, describing him as a much-loved "son, brother and loving partner". Josh Sharpe, 19, died at the scene of the crash on Astley Raceway
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Phil Foden leaves England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany over family matter
England star and Manchester City ace Phil Foden has temporarily left England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany due to a "pressing family matter". The Manchester City star played in the side's 0-0 draw with Slovenia last night. An FA spokesperson
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Phil Foden leaves England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany over family matter
England star and Manchester City ace Phil Foden has temporarily left England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany due to a "pressing family matter". The Manchester City star played in the side's 0-0 draw with Slovenia last night. An FA spokesperson
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Bohannon hits double ton in big Lancs win
Bolton’s Josh Bohannon hit a superb double hundred as Lancashire routed Kent by an innings and 83 runs in their County Championship Division One showdown at Canterbury today. The Red Rose first dismissed their hosts for 244 and then hit a mammoth
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Police searching for find man who is wanted on recall to prison
Police have launched an appeal to find a man wanted on recall to prison. Ryan Atkinson, who has links to Bolton, Bury and Leigh, is wanted by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). A picture of the 28-year-old released by the force shows him to
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'Our world is crushed' family's emotional tribute to loving mum as they issue plea
The heartbroken family of a woman who died after a crash have paid tribute to her describing her as 'caring and loving' - as they asked people to ‘immediately’ remove videos of the crash shared on social media. Karen Kimblin, tragically died as
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Wigan boss on Bolton date and hopes for 'special' atmosphere
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney doesn’t see it as a negative that his side will host Wanderers on a week night. The initial match at the Toughsheet Community Stadium is set for Saturday, December 14 but the return fixture at the Brick Community Stadium
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Aristocrat and partner found guilty of concealing birth of child
Aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner have been found guilty of hiding the birth of their baby who was found dead in a Lidl shopping bag after a high-profile search, it can now be reported. Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, went off grid with
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Can you give ice cubes to your dog in summer? PDSA vet nurse sets record straight
It’s vital that our pets stay cool when the weather gets warmer but can you give ice cubes to your dog? Doing so is a cheap and easy way to keep your dog cool but there has been talk of ice cubes being dangerous for dogs to play with or have put
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'Do not eat': Sainsbury's crisps are a 'possible health risk' as recall issued
Sainsbury’s has recalled some of its crisps, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning, because they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar
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The 'hidden' question you need to watch out for in your next job interview
You might think you've done everything you can to prepare for a job interview but have you got this 'hidden' question covered? 30% of employees are actively looking for a new role whilst still in their current job at any given time, according to
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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK
Did you know that the UK is in fact home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains these 'tropical giants'. Although the word 'tarantula' still strikes fear
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Dog owners issued urgent heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 31C
Dog owners have been issued an urgent warning by experts as temperatures rise and pets become more at risk of suffering from heatstroke. The warning comes as the UK is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 31C in parts
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Fixture list reaction: The Buff verdict on Bolton Wanderers' 2024/25 season
WE'RE back with a special update episode bringing you reaction to the BoltonWanderers' fixture list in podcast form! Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt guide you through the homes and aways of 2024/25, where the points might come from, and where the toughest
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Bolton man in group accused of dirty protest at Sunak home
A Bolton man who was one of four men to be arrested at the Prime Minister’s constituency home in Kirby Sigston, near Northallerton, has been released on bail, North Yorkshire Police said. The men were detained at around 12.40pm on Tuesday before
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Concerns over development at historic church 'tearing up village green'
Concerns have been raised over works carried out at a historic church and village green. Chew Moor Methodist Church, which can trace its history back around 170 year, announced it was closing down in February last year. But now villagers have
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The key dates in Bolton Wanderers' official fixture list for 2024/25
WANDERERS will kick-off the new League One season with a Saturday evening trip to Leyton Orient. Ian Evatt’s side will be in the capital on August 10, with all games in the division scheduled to kick-off at 5.30pm. The Whites face an intriguing
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Joe Wicks among stars set to make guest appearance on new Dragons' Den series
Fitness expert Joe Wicks and TV style guru Trinny Woodall will join the Dragons' Den panel in the new series of the BBC show set to air in 2025. The pair will join resident dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven
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Bolton School U13 girls into St George’s Park national finals
The Under-13 football team at Bolton School Girls’ Division have progressed to the national Independent Schools’ FA Finals at St George’s Park after losing a close Northern Cup final in extra-time. The girls made it through to the national final
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Little Lever in Hamer Cup semis as holders bow out
In-form Little Lever bowler Curtis Anderton returned remarkable figures of five wickets for two runs in the quarter-final of the JD Consultancy Hamer Cup against Farnworth. Farnworth’s first three batsmen failed to score, but a half-century from
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Toby’s treble seals cup triumph for Breightmet United
Breightmet United Blacks under-sevens are the Bolton and Bury District Football League Players Cup winners for 2023/24. The final at Manchester City’s Etihad Campus saw the Breightmet youngsters face Wigan Town Piranhas with nerves aplenty ahead
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Arrest after nearly £200 worth of goods shoplifted from Bolton stores
A man has been arrested after items totalling almost £200 were stolen in a two-day spree. The man, aged 36, was arrested on suspicion of theft after police were called to Aldi on Higher Bridge Street yesterday, June 25. Officers allege he
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Fixture release recap: Bolton Wanderers' League One schedule mapped out
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Massive industrial estate expansion to prioritise 'local jobs and contracts'
Plans to massively expand an industrial estate will prioritise “local employment and contracts”, town hall leaders say. The scheme by the Harworth Group to expand the Wingates Industrial Estate, not far from Logistic North in Westhoughton, was
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Drivers warned of delays on the motorways as works are set to take place
Bolton's motorists will have five road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And two of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing holdups of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected
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Bolton businessman's fears as Royal Mail remove vital service
A frustrated Bolton businessman is concerned for his business as Royal Mail remove their PO Box service – which he says will cause delays and impact the company. Aesthetic World based on Spa Road has been in business for more than 20 years with
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Christmas crush on Deansgate as Bolton got ready for Christmas, 1972
This photo from just over 50 years ago shows just how busy Bolton town centre would be during the festive season. Christmas shopping on Deansgate, Bolton, December 16, 1972 (NQ) Taken on December 16, 1972, the number of Christmas shoppers
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Countdown to a weekend of sport begins with the Ironman 'stage' now being set up
The countdown to Ironman is underway. Organisers are setting up on Victoria Square this morning (Wednesday, June 26). The 70.3-mile event takes place in the borough this Sunday. The event was previously double the length – with a 2.4-mile
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Star chef returns for Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2024
Ainsley Harriott is set to join the star-studded chef line-up for the 2024 Bolton Food and Drink Festival. Regarded as one of the best chefs in the world, Harriott will be making his fourth appearance at the UK's biggest food and drink festival
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Ranked: Bolton Wanderers' opening day fixture wins of the last 50 years
AND so it all starts again. Less than three months after the agony of Wembley, Wanderers will start another season looking to escape League One. Once again, Ian Evatt's side is one of the favourites to get promotion and chairman Sharon Brittan
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Three pupils win prestigious translation awards as part of competition
Pupils from Bolton School have won prestigious translation awards. A number of pupils in both the Boy’s Division and Girls’ Division have recently taken part in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, a language translation competition organised
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New rating marks 'huge improvement' for apprentice training group
An apprenticeship training provider has made a “huge improvement” to now be recognised as “good” by the government’s watchdog. This comes after the most recent Ofsted report deemed Horwich-based Alliance Learning, part of the University of Bolton
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‘I can help rebuild trust in politics’: Rooky contender in battleground seat
The Labour contender in the battleground seat of Bolton West believes it is essential to rebuild the trust of voters in a ‘broken’ political system. It’s 37-year-old Phil Brickell’s first run at becoming an MP. Bolton born and bred. He currently
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999 call response times for 2023 revealed by Greater Manchester Police
The 999 call response times for 2023 have been published by Greater Manchester Police. According to new data, police response times across Greater Manchester are quicker than the national average. Response officers are often the first port
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'It was a no-brainer to come' - Crainey on decision to leave Wigan for Bolton
STEPHEN Crainey believes he can add something extra to Bolton Wanderers’ quest for success in League One this season. The 43-year-old Scot quit Wigan Athletic this week to join his former Blackpool team-mate Ian Evatt’s backroom at the Toughsheet
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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. Marvin Gordon (Image: GMP) MARVIN GORDON, 38, is wanted on recall to prison. Lee Kinsella (Image: GMP) LEE KINSELLA, 48, is wanted for failing to appear
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'Small area of wildlife' could be protected from developments
One of the “small area of wildlife” in a town that has seen huge developments in recent years could be protected by a legal order. Westhoughton has seen house building projects and schemes like the Wingates Industrial Estate expansion in recent
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Hundreds sign petition after woman killed in horror crash
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to increase safety on a Bolton road after a woman in her 60s died following a horror crash over the weekend. A man in his 30s is under arrest in hospital on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
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First look as historic village pub reopens to delight of customers
After almost two years, an Egerton pub has finally re-opened, much to the delight of the local community. Landlord Tony Laycock, and his wife, Gina, welcomed thirsty customers into the Cross Guns for the first time on Monday evening. “It was
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Tribute to 'inspirational' community spirited man who has died aged just 47
Tributes have been paid to a well-known 'inspirational' man who has died at the age of just 47. Farid Natha died in his sleep on Friday. More than a thousands people turned out to pay their respects at his funeral service at Ghosia Mosque.
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Euro View: Don't let controversy spoil the best group of the tournament!
Slovakia's Stanislav Lobotka and Ukraine's Mykhailo Mudryk (Image: PA) Euro View – Marc Iles WHO knew that the most controversial and exciting group at Euro 2024 would contain a bunch of ‘spent force’ Belgians, a war-affected Ukrainian squad
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Cool rider on track to achieve her ambitions
An 11-year-old is on track to achieve her BMX dreams. Brooke Fawcett from Westhoughton may only be in Year Six but has already become a world championship winner. Her mum, Barbara Fawcett, says Brooke has been riding since she was just three-years-old
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School's village festival draws in the crowds for an evening of music and food
Summer would not be summer without a festival and more than than 500 people flocked to enjoy music, food and much more. Eagley Junior School staged its first EagleyFest, a fun twist on the traditional summer fair — and it was a huge success.