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Man dies after car crash following police chase
A man had died after a crash in Heywood following a short police chase. Police were called following a crash on York Street at around 3.15am today, Monday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say initial enquiries suggest a Dacia Sandero was being
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Can you still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II's head on? Royal Mail explains
Have you recently found some Royal Mail first or second-class stamps with Queen Elizabeth II’s head on? If so, you might wonder if you can still use them to post your letters or parcels at the Post Office. It comes as in April this year, Royal
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8 ways you can keep slugs off your plants without harming them
If you have a garden or similar outdoor space to enjoy, you might have noticed that you’re sharing it with an army of slugs. While pretty harmless, slugs can leave slimy trails on your garden furniture and patio plus they might even start to munch
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Find out what different washing symbols mean and how to care for your clothes
When it comes to caring for your favourite clothes, it can be tricky to know what is best. There’s nothing worse than buying a new fluffy jumper, only to pull it out of the washing machine and find it could now fit a puppy. With so many complicated
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Walkers Crisps launches new Wotsits and Monster Munch range with 3 new flavours
Walkers Crisps has launched a new range of Wotsits and Monster Munch crisps. Walkers is responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like Max and Sensations.
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King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for
Brits have been told to keep a close eye on their bank notes after a new King Charles III £10 note sold for £17,000 at auction. The charity auction event, held by Spink & Son on behalf of the Bank of England, featured 262 lots of new £10 notes
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Lord of The Rings star Ian McKellen pulls out of show after West End stage fall
Sir Ian McKellen has taken the decision to withdraw from the national tour of Player Kings after suffering an injury. The actor has taken medical advice after falling off stage during the West End show. A statement from the production said:
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Bolton Wanderers sign ex-Norwich City midfielder Eze to B Team ranks
WANDERERS have signed ex-Norwich City midfielder Dubem Eze on a free transfer. The 19-year-old midfielder will go into the B Team squad after signing a two-year deal with the Whites, with an option for the club to extend for a third season.
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Car thieves are operating in this area of Bolton police warn
Car thieves are at work in Westhoughton, police have warned. Officers with GMP Bolton West alerted residents to two vehicle thefts in and around the Church Street area — with work vans being targeted. A spokesman for the neighbourhood team
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Bolton’s rising star Amarni honoured by Tennis Black List
Bolton tennis starlet Amarni Banks is enjoying a stellar season on grass and has been recognised for her contributions on and off the court as part of the Tennis Black List 2024. The 21-year-old, who first picked up a racket at the age of four,
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Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble
Universal Credit claimants have been warned they could have their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments stopped if they gamble. Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital,
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EUROS FANS' VIEW: Wanderers fan Alan enjoys Jude’s special intervention
Round-of-16 day began with continental breakfast in the Intercity Hotel in Essen and excitement was in the air as England fans and other nationals packed the breakfast room - all discussing England’s chances of getting to the quarter-final on Saturday
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Man and woman arrested on suspicion of hate crimes after police called to incident
Police officers from Farnworth and Kearsley neighbourhood team arrested two people yesterday (Sunday) on suspicion of hate crimes. Police say they attended to reports of harassment and racially aggravated assault and arrested a man and woman.
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Coronation Street legend breaks silence on potential return to the cobbles
The former Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow has revealed her answer on if she would ever return to the soap to film a cameo role. The 95-year-old played the role of Mavis Wilton for 26 years between 1971 and 1997, featuring in more than 1,200
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Energy price cap falls today but £155 rise expected to take effect in October
A drop in the energy price cap has taken place today (Monday, July 1) but the relief is set to be temporary as it is expected to go up again in October. Regulator Ofgem's new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland came into force on Monday,
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'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'
Iceland has issued a recall as customers have been warned not to eat a product which may be a possible health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because they may contain crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs
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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars
Drivers have been warned that new AI cameras, which are being trialled by a number of UK police forces, can 'spy inside' cars. The new cameras, which use artificial intelligence, are being used by ten police forces across the country and could
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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for almost 1,000 times its face value
We are all being urged to check our change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for almost 1,000 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £490 on eBay. It is one of the Royal Mint’s rarest
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Crash on motorway slip road near leaves two with 'serious injuries'
Two people are believed to be seriously injured after a car crashed into a set of traffic lights on a slip road off the M60 near Oldham. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called at around 4am on Saturday ( June 29) to a single-car
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Bolton Wanderers given good news on Dion Charles injury at last!
DION Charles should be fit for the start of the season after making progress on a persistent knee injury. The Wanderers striker has been dealing with an MCL injury since February and pulled out of Northern Ireland’s squad for their friendlies in
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Walton takes on big 12-hour endurance event in Keswick
With Ironman 70.3 looming in Bolton, it was a relatively quiet week for athletes from Burnden Road Runners as many gave their legs a rest in preparation for the big event. Training nights have been busy as usual, however, and the club has a new
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Coronation Street legend breaks silence on potential return to the cobbles
The former Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow has revealed her answer on if she would ever return to the soap to film a cameo role. The 95-year-old played the role of Mavis Wilton for 26 years between 1971 and 1997, featuring in more than 1,200
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Ribblesdale Wanderers finally enjoy that winning feeling after beating Lostock
Ribblesdale Wanderers shed themselves of the only winless record across both first-team divisions of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League with victory at Lostock during a soggy Saturday. At the start of a double header weekend - league
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Energy price cap falls today but £155 rise expected to take effect in October
A drop in the energy price cap has taken place today (Monday, July 1) but the relief is set to be temporary as it is expected to go up again in October. Regulator Ofgem's new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland came into force on Monday,
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'Realistic step-inside-your-mind' type book wins Bolton children's author prize
The Bolton Children’s Fiction Award 2024 winner has been announced. Children's author Lily Bailey's book, 'When I See Blue', won the prize and has been described by one student as a 'realistic step-inside-your-mind' book. One said: "Not only
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Award ceremony to celebrate local businesses
Businesses from across Bolton, Bury and Blackburn have been celebrated in the annual Local & Loved Awards. Organised by Thebestofnorthwest, the awards night was hosted in the Cloisters Suite at the Holiday Inn Bolton. This was Thebestofnorthwest's
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'Empty building in prime location' in town centre set to open again
A vacant shop in the heart of Bolton town centre could soon set to open again. This comes after a plan was put forward to convert an empty space on Oxford Street next to the Post Office into a new convenience store. The proposal comes at a
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'Deeply concerning': Bolton children face long waits for support plans
More than half of children in Bolton faced long waits for special educational needs support plans last year, new figures show. An EHC plan is for children and young people who need more support than is available through conventional special educational
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Award winning book for children written by Bolton's authors turned into play
A Bolton performing arts school has partnered with two award-winning authors transforming their book into a play. Stagecoach Performing Arts School based at Canon Slade School has partnered with Carl Wheatley and Simon Harthill, the authors of
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Kyle Walker visits Bolton to inspire young women to reach their goals
Sky Sports presenter Kyle Walker has visited The Sixth Form Bolton to share insights into his life and work in the media industry with students. Walker, who is known for presenting ‘Goals on Sunday’ and ‘Saturday Social’, spoke to students of the
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Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support
Nurse Karen knows all about the issues veterans and their families face – as she is a veteran herself. After dedicating 40 years to caring for soldiers and their families as an Army nurse, Karen is still looking after the Armed Forces community
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Bolton pensioners split three ways over housing, election and more as election looms
A campaigning pensioners group has been split three ways by voting intention after hearing from a range of Bolton election candidates. The Bolton and District Pensioners Association contacted all of the candidates standing in the borough’s three
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Former charity worker wins thousands in tribunal appeal
A charity worker has won an appeal against his former employers. Zubair Valimulla, who lives in Audley Range, Blackburn, worked as a masjid liaison officer, raising money for the Al-Khair Foundation, an emergency relief charity which has an office
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Town centre resembled a lake after water mains were fractured
Walkden town centre was under water after thousands of gallons filled the streets after workmen smashed into two huge mains. Walkden flooded in November 1993 This was the scene in November 1993 as the town centre resembled a lake and police
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EURO VIEW: Worst Italian team in recent memory and farewell to Clive
Denmark fans react to the defeat against Germany in the last 16 at Euro 2024 (Image: PA) Euro View – Dan Barnes From ecstasy to heartbreak, a painful five-minute spell for Denmark highlighted why so many are falling out of love with football
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Fake football shirts and e-cigarettes seized at Bolton car boot sale
More than 70 counterfeit football shirts were seized from a trader at Bolton Car Boot Sale, Bolton Council has said. Greater Manchester Police are also understood to have been in attendance. The twice-weekly car boot sale takes place every
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Calls for action on '6,000 empty homes in Bolton' in election campaign
Bolton’s thousands of empty homes have proven to be a key election topic in one of the borough’s closest fought seats. This comes after the Bolton and District Pensioners Association contacted all of the candidates standing across the borough’s
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Bolton West Liberal Democrats candidate sets out priorities ahead of election
Donald McIntosh isn’t your typical politician – he’s helped to build power stations in the Philippines and worked for British Airways Engineering. A chartered accountant in his professional life, the 60-year-old also considers himself an "old punk
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Diversity in Sport as ECB team up with girls charity for cricket match
Women can try their hand at cricket in a new event coming to Bolton Cricket Club to promote diversity in sport. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its Taste of Cricket campaign, which will see over 100 recreational clubs across
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University of Bolton makes 'milestone' expansion across the country
The University of Bolton has extended its reach across the country by opening its new centre to train nurses and midwives. The Nursing and Midwifery Centre was officially opened in Bradford earlier this week. Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton Cllr
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Scheme to revive bank office space left vacant for months
A large office space that has been left vacant for nearly a year could soon be set to be in use again. The space at the Parklands in Horwich has been unoccupied since the Royal Bank of Scotland moved its offices out in November last year. But
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The shocking number of deaths caused by air pollution in Bolton
Air pollution causes one in 20 deaths in Bolton, new figures show. Office for Health Improvement and Disparities figures show air pollution was responsible for 5.8 per cent of the deaths of people in Bolton aged over 30 in 2022. This was up