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Bolton West General Election 2024 full results
Results for the Bolton West ward have been declared, with Labour's Phil Brickell taking the seat from the Conservatives' Chris Green. Results were declared at around 3.30am. The seat, previously held by the Conservative MP Chris Green
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Electoral Commission warn of 'abuse and intimidation' at General Election 2024
The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates,” as well as acknowledging “there is room to improve the experience for some” during voting after the late arrival of postal ballots. In a statement
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Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide
Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election. A party needs 326 seats to hold a majority in Parliament. The second largest party is expected to be the
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Dangerous tanker driver caused motorist to fracture spine and ribs in M56 crash
A TANKER driver has been sentenced for causing a crash on the motorway which left another road user with serious injuries. Peter Gibbons was behind the wheel of a heavy goods vehicle and drove in a dangerous manner, colliding with two other vehicles
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UPDATES: Election results as 'landslide' sweeps all three Bolton seats
10:30am The wave of popularity for Labour across the country did not break in Worsley and Eccles after they stormed to
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Bolton Wanderers will not be in the market for Maghoma return this summer
WANDERERS have NOT made an approach to bring Paris Maghoma back from Brentford, The Bolton News understands. Rumours spread around social media over the past couple of days that Ian Evatt was lining up a move for the midfielder, who was voted Bolton
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after death of elderly man
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man who was thought to have been "assaulted in the street". Police were called to an address on Royal Drive in Leigh on Friday, June 28 after reports an elderly man had been
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Holly Willoughby issues statement after man found guilty over murder plot
Holly Willoughby has issued a statement following security guard Gavin Plumb being found guilty of masterminding “graphic” plans to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter. The 37-year-old developed an “obsession” with the former This Morning
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Prison officer who had relationship with convict jailed alongside gang members
A former police and prison officer has been jailed after her involvement in a burglary and money laundering conspiracy. Stephanie Heaps, 32, started a relationship with convicted murderer Leon Ramsden, also known as Layton, while working as a
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Boxer Amir Khan's blunder as he forgets his daughter - who is not too pleased
Hilarity ensued after Amir Khan took his car for a valet but forgot one very important thing as he dropped it off - his daughter! The Bolton-born boxer had taken his his Range Rover to be cleaned. However, when he handed the car over, he
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Cineworld to close 'dozens of sites' in major restructuring plans
Cineworld could close dozens of its cinemas under major restructuring plans. The major cinema chain is reportedly drawing up plans to exit dozens of its roughly 100 sites as part of a restructuring. The multiplex operator, which has a picture
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Ex-teacher jailed for sex with schoolboys
A young teacher who had sex with two teenage schoolboys has been jailed for six-and-a-half years. Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed the youngsters from the age of 15, and was on bail for sexual activity with the first child, Boy A, when she began having
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Is Paris Maghoma really 'irreplaceable' in the Bolton Wanderers midfield?
THE last words Ian Evatt uttered to the press after the play-off final defeat in May appeared to rule out a return for Paris Maghoma at Wanderers – but did the Bolton boss speak too soon? Having seen his key midfielder limp off the field at Wembley
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Police update after town centre bank has windows smashed and business daubed in paint
More than a dozen people have been arrested after Bolton businesses, as well as those in Bury, and across Greater Manchester were targeted and red paint thrown on the buildings. Barclays Bank in Bolton was one of the businesses targeted, with the
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GMB viewers mock 'p***take' voter ID question for 2024 General Election
Viewers of Good Morning Britain have mocked a question relating to voter ID that was posed on the day of the 2024 General Election. Presenters Kate Garrway and Adi Ray were discussing voter ID on the ITV programme, but a viewer question that was
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How you might be owed cash if your supermarket delivery is late
Many Brits are unaware that they could be owed refunds if their supermarket delivery is late. Consumer group Which? has recently shared that if you've paid for a "special delivery" or your order arrives at your door "later than agreed" you can
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What time do the polls close today? All to know for 2024 General Election
The 2024 General Election is now upon us, with millions of people set to head to the polls on Thursday, July 4. Rishi Sunak will be hoping to maintain a majority for the Conservative Party in government, whilst Keir Starmer is looking to get Labour
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Mum issues warning to parents after toddler's 'freak' burns on kitchen flooring
A mum has issued a warning to other parents over “trendy” kitchen floors, after the slate baked in the hot weather and burned the sole of her toddler’s foot. Romain Woolhouse was having his nappy changed at his gran's house when he wriggled free
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Cyclist taken to hospital in latest crash on St Helens Road
A cyclist was taken to hospital after a crash in Daubhill yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to St Helens Road at 6.40pm. The road was shut throughout the evening reopening just after 10 pm as police launched an investigation
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Daisy’s new backroom team ready for friendlies
Daisy Hill manager Lee Hill is preparing for the start of his side’s pre-season fixtures programme tonight after a busy few weeks recruiting a new backroom team and revamping the playing squad. Dave Turner has joined the club as assistant manager
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A&T take silver in the U12 British Club Championship
Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club duo Josh Pilkington and Levi Edwards achieved a superb second place at the British Club Championship meeting. The Team Green pair took the runners-up placing, in the Under-12s event in Hull last Saturday
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Another victory for the 'Major' makes it lucky 13
Bolton boxer Khaleel Majid proved he has what it takes to become a champion one day with yet another victory in front of his home crowd in Bolton. Majid, a 27-year-old super lightweight, beat opponent Alin Florin Ciorceri live Channel 5 at the
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Victoria Square cowboy was promoting Stolen From Ivor
Shoppers visiting Bolton town centre in November 1977 could only stop and stare at the latest addition to Victoria Square. Lofty in Victoria Square, Bolton, 1977 (Picture: Newsquest) For overnight, ‘Lofty’, a statue of a 10-foot tall cowboy
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What has surprised Bolton Wanderers new boy Chris Forino in Portugal?
IT would be wrong to say that Wanderers have left the pain of Wembley behind them completely but the blue skies above their training camp on the Algarve have helped them focus on what is ahead, says new signing Chris Forino. The former Wycombe
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Call for action to tackle speeding in these 'hotspots'
A local councillor has called for police to tackle speeding hotspots in an area of Bolton. Cllr John McHugh of Westhoughton South says that drivers breaking the speed limit is becoming more and more of an issue in the area. Cllr McHugh says
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Ambrose 'big game experience' can boost Shakers, says McNabb
Shakers boss Dave McNabb reckons Efe Ambrose can have a big impact on the squad over the coming season. The experienced defender arrived at Gigg Lane last month following a spell at Scottish club Queen of the South. Ambrose has a wealth of
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Pharmacy among five in North West put up for sale
Five pharmacies across Accrington and Bolton have been put up for sale. Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, was instructed to sell the pharmacies on behalf of Sykes Chemist Group. Paradise Street Pharmacy, within the Pals
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Empty building could reopen as fish and chip shop, according to locals
An empty building which housed a hairdressers could be set to be turned into a new fish and chip shop. The building on the corner of Park Road and Bolton Road in Westhoughton has been empty since Peter Jon Hair closed in 2020, having occupied
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General Election: How Bolton will be affected by environmental commitments
One of the key issues of this year's General Election is the environment. Climate change is the fifth-most important issue, according to YouGov research, and is likely to be a major voting factor on July 4. The major parties all have plans
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Final warning to voters to avoid being 'turned away' at polling stations
Voters from all over Bolton have been given a final warning to avoid being “turned away” at polling stations on election day today. All three of the borough’s parliamentary seats will be up for grabs in the general election on Thursday. This
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Bid for 60-foot-high house on local landmark back on the cards
A phenomenal plan for a 60-foot-high house at Barrow Bridge Chimney is back on the cards more than a decade after it was approved. Bolton Council approved planning permission for the site of the 280-foot-high, Grade-II listed chimney around 12
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Ruling on plan to turn family home into guest house for 'homeless and vulnerable'
A scheme to transform a family home into an eight-person guest house had been blocked over concerns about “unsuitable living conditions". The plan would have seen the red brick two-storey house on Castle Street, The Haulgh, turned into a new guest
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'Enforcement' could be carried out over overgrown trees and bushes
“Enforcement” could be carried out against people across Bolton who let trees and hedges grow into the road. The state of trees, hedges and bushes around roads and footpaths around the borough had provoked questions at town hall, especially given
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'Leader' George Johnston back on level playing field at Wanderers, says Evatt
GEORGE Johnston has been challenged to take advantage of a “level playing field” to win back his place at Wanderers. The 25-year-old defender missed the whole of last season because of a serious knee injury suffered in Bolton’s first pre-season
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Inquest opens after death of 'kind and generous' teenager at raceway
An inquest has opened into the death of a 19-year-old motorbike enthusiast. Joshua Luke Sharpe, from Rishton, died on June 22 at the Astley Raceway MX in Tyldesley. Last month, his family released a heartfelt tribute to him, describing him
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Pub's special day to help family of girl, 6, with cancer
A pub is to stage a special fundraiser for a brave six-year-old girl from Westhoughton so she can go on a special holiday. Last year, mum Karen and Warren began to notice five-year-old Pippa Judd had developed bruising and was struggling to walk
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The 15 foods you can safely eat when they've gone out of date
While you might often check the expiry date of your favourite foods, sometimes it can be fine to eat them when they've gone out of date. To help cut down on unnecessary food waste, Brits are being encouraged to eat foods that have gone past their
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EURO VIEW: Southgate determined to do things 'his way' with England
Gareth Southgate has his plan, and he's sticking to it (Image: PA) England View – Marc Iles Another game, another few days of chatter about a tactical tweak that will probably never materialise. It feels as though Gareth Southgate has
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Leading school on Labour's pledge to scrap tax exemption for private schools
Bolton School says it will continue to support pupils to attend the school if plans to scrap the VAT exemption for private schools progress if Labour was to get into power. Head of Bolton School foundation, Philip Britton said the school would