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Police destroy ‘dangerously out of control dog’ on scene after it attacked woman
A ‘dangerously out of control’ XL Bully which was attacking members of the public, leaving a woman with injuries, has tonight been destroyed by specialist officers. Police were called to a road in Eccles at 9pm after several reports of a dog out
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Tears of joy and plenty of smiles as Night Run returns to Bolton
There were tears of joy and plenty of smiling faces as the Bolton Night Run returned to kick off the 2024 Ironman weekend. More than 1,000 runners took to town centre streets to complete either a 5km or 10km run on Friday. Runners set off at
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Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters being fitted on cars this month
Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws this month. A shift in EU driving rules will see the implementation of the speed limiters, and it has the potential to impact
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Five youngsters sign first professional deals with Wanderers
Wanderers have announced that five Academy players have signed their first professional deals with the club. Jack Dallimore, Sean Hogan, Joe Toole, James Westwood and Harrison Fleury will all step up from the youth ranks to join Andy Taylor’s B
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Man taken to hospital and stop and search order in place after 'incident'
A man is in hospital and a stop and search order is in place after an "incident" today, Friday. Police have said they are responding to the incident on Manchester Road East in Little Hulton, but have not given any indication of what the incident
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'A step forward' - First words from new Wanderers striker signing Klaidi Lolos
WANDERERS new boy Klaidi Lolos won’t let a second chance of league football pass him by. The versatile front man found himself playing in National League North just two years ago after a promising start as a teenager at Plymouth Argyle. Now
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Two arrested on suspicion of drugs offences as police descend on street
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences as police descended on a borough street. A large police presence has been seen outside flats on St James Street, Farnworth this morning, Friday. Residents say officers first turned
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Warning after traffic lights stop working on busy town centre junction
Traffic lights have been out on a busy junction in Bolton town centre this morning, Friday. The lights on Trinity Street, just outside Bolton railway station, have not been working, causing confusion to drivers from all directions. The problem
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Council urge Ironman visitors to donate to charities rather than give cash to beggars
The council have urged those coming to Bolton town centre this weekend for the Ironman events to donate to charities rather than handing over money to beggars. The borough will welcome thousands of athletes and supporters across the Night Run,
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RECAP: Large number of police descend on road
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RECAP: Accident on main Bolton road - live updates
5:35pm We are ending are live coverage of this incident now, thank you for joining us and hope the rest of your day goes
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Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction
An extremely rare banknote has sold for £32,000 after being expected to fetch more than £24,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and was one of the key lots in an auction of British and Irish
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Wanderers clinch signing of 'multi-dimensional' Crawley striker Klaidi Lolos
WANDERERS have clinched the signing of highly rated striker Klaidi Lolos from League One new boys Crawley Town. The versatile forward has signed a three-year deal at the Toughsheet Stadium for an undisclosed fee and becomes Ian Evatt’s third new
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Traffic held up during rush hour after car crash in town centre
Traffic is being held up in Bolton town centre after a car crashed this morning. The damaged car could be seen on Bridgeman Place in the town centre at around 8.40am today, June 28. The car, a white Vauxhall Crossland, had significant damage
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Bolton business among fastest growing in North West
A Bolton business is one of the fastest growing in the North West according to The Sunday Times 100. Represent is in the top 10 for the region and in the top 100 for the UK for growth in the last three years. The business is a contemporary
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Bolton School keeper gets Wales U14s call-up
Oscar Hatton, a Year 9 pupil, in the Boys’ Division of Bolton School has been selected for the Wales Under-14s national side. Oscar has been playing with the Independent Schools’ FA’s U14s’ team and training with the Welsh Football Association
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The only way is up for Whalley insists Jackson
Whalley are hoping for more of the same to lift them into promotion contention after claiming an impressive away win at Atherton on Saturday in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League. Frankie Jackson, captain of the Station Road club, makes
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Coronation Street star 'secretly' quits soap after year-long absence
A Coronation Street star has 'secretly' quit the popular soap opera after more than a year off our screens. Lorna Laidlaw, who played Aggie Bailey, secretly exited the show a year after her last appearance. The former Doctors star made her
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Ricardo Santos won't be leaving Bolton Wanderers this summer, says Ian Evatt
IAN Evatt is backing Ricardo Santos to come back stronger at Wanderers after admitting his captain failed to hit his own high standards in the second half of last season. Speaking to The Bolton News, Evatt threw cold water on speculation that the
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Euro 2024 - Smile Gareth, it's not that bad, Georgia magic and Swiss please
Marc Guehi in action against Slovenia - he has been one of England's high points so far (Image: PA) England View – Marc Iles NO chickens have been counted but if that draw does not put a smile on the face of Gareth Southgate and his players
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Fines introduced for stores in a bid to tackle fly-tipping
Bolton Council is to start a scheme to tackle the problem of abandoned trolleys after residents supported the scheme over the course of a one-month consultation. These abandoned trolleys are to be seen strewn all across the area by anti-social
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Bolton's Bridge Street Co-op was once most modern supermarket in North West
This photo from the archives offers an unusual view along Bridge Street in Bolton. Bridge Street, Bolton, 1983 (NQ) Taken in January 1983, you can see the Market Hall on the left with the public toilets accessed off Bridge Street. On the
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Why a group of 25 Santas climbed up Rivington Pike 6 months before Christmas
Anyone hiking up Rivington Pike last Saturday may have had to rub their eyes in disbelief after seeing a group of 25 Santas. Tracey McVey, from Bolton, scaled the pike with her mum Pauline Davies and their friends for Pauline’s 80th birthday, which
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Innovative upcycling workshops returning to Bolton this weekend
A host of sustainable fashion workshops will be returning to Bolton this weekend after the success of the activities with attendees last week. The Future Furnishings workshops will take place at Market Place Shopping Centre, in a unit near the
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Pub of the Week: The family-run town centre venue with brewery roots
Every week we love to shine the spotlight on some of the best local venues that the borough has to offer, in our Pub of the Week feature. This week, we spoke with Ryan Bailey, the 38-year-old co-owner of Northern Monkey from Astley Bridge – the
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Inflatables park and other recent plans put forward across Bolton
A space of land could be used for an inflatables park and car parking. If approved, retrospective permission will be granted to use the land on Umbertons Farm, Salford Road, Bolton, BL5 1BP for this purpose for five years between April to September
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WATCH: Teen 'conned his way into car' and weaved at high speeds through motorway
A teenager “conned his way” into an Audi before weaving up the motorway at high speeds, a court has heard. Michael Ward had only recently turned 18 when he approached a man at a business in Wigan under the pretence of trying to buy a Grey Audi
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Man running Bolton Ironman in memory of friend killed by drug driver
A man will take part in the Bolton Ironman event this weekend in memory of a friend who was killed by a drug driver. Stephen Riddle, from Edgworth, will be taking on the gruelling triathlon on Sunday, June 30, in memory of his friend and fellow
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The Buff Podcast: Finding Rico and moving on at Bolton Wanderers
After a few quiet weeks at Bolton Wanderers, The Buff finds itself positively overflowing with news in an episode some people are calling "one of the best they have done this week". Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt once again disassemble the week's headlines
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Bolton secondary school award for being a 'warm and welcoming' place for all
A Bolton secondary school has become the first in the town to scoop a prestigious award. Harper Green has been awarded the Schools of Sanctuary National Award, recognising the schools commitment to being a welcoming place for those seeking safety
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Venue owner’s ‘hard decision’ over parking charges - but still free for customers
A Westhoughton restaurant owner has spoken out about his "hard decision" to start charging for parking as he faced having to close his doors. Abdul Atique, who owns and manages the Mangrove Restaurant and Takeaway on Manchester Road, said sometimes
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‘They wouldn’t close Breightmet down and move everyone out’
A member of the Gypsy community has noted double standards in the treatment of people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller groups after Bolton Council started action to evict people from the Crompton Lodge caravan park. Figures from the Department for
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‘Parents need to educate their children’ upset as yobs target farm
Two farming sisters have seen their livelihood damaged by yobs who deliberately rolled valuable hay bales into a lodge. Sisters Alicia and Ebonie Brown discovered the destruction on Wednesday evening when they checked the land at Meadowcroft Farm
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Ian Evatt admits he considered Wanderers future after Wembley play-off defeat
IAN Evatt admits the pain of play-off defeat at Wembley in May made him question his future at Bolton Wanderers. Failure to secure promotion to the Championship after a season focussed on nothing but was, in his own words, the biggest upset in
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Bolton shopping centre rooftop apiary and sensory garden opens
An apiary and sensory garden has opened on the rooftop of a Bolton shopping centre. Market Place Shopping Centre has teamed up with charity Breaking Barriers NW for the attraction. The unique facility aims to integrate nature with urban living
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Councillors back bid to create a new criminal offence
Bolton Council is backing a bid to create a criminal offence for when coercive control is a cause of suicide. The authority approved a motion by Aalaina Khan over the course of a meeting at the town hall last week. There was applause across
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Market stalls proved a huge hit during special event
Young entrepreneurs showed they have a head for business as they set out their stalls in Bolton. Dozens of young traders showcased their craft as they took part in the Youth Traders Market final, an annual event to support the next generation of
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Keeper Luke Southwood backed to be a success with Bolton Wanderers this season
NEW goalkeeper signing Luke Southwood has all the talent to push Nathan Baxter for the number one position at Wanderers. We asked Gloucestershire Live’s Cheltenham Town reporter Jon Palmer for his insight on the 26-year-old, who was ever-present