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Trains running as normal again following 'police incident'
Trains are running as normal again between Bolton and Salford Crescent following a "police incident" this evening. Services were disrupted from around 5pm today after Northern warned passengers of a police incident between Bolton and Salford.
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Should you rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher? Expert decides
To rinse or not to rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, that is the question. When loading your dishwasher at the end of a busy day, you probably just want to get the dishes stacked, washed and put away as soon as possible so
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Netflix axes cheapest ad-free plan costing subscribers an extra £36 a year
Netflix has axed its cheapest ad-free plan for all subscribers. This means those wanting to watch shows on the popular streaming service without ads will now have to pay an extra £3 per month (£36 a year). The streaming giant scrapped its
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RECAP: Trains cancelled out of Bolton following 'police incident'
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New Bolton MP one of many to run into cancelled train on 'day one' going to London
A newly elected Bolton MP was one of several to run into cancelled trains on her first day in parliament. Kirith Entwistle won Bolton North East back for Labour at last Thursday’s general election with more than 16,000 votes. But she and several
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'Nothing in it' - Portsmouth boss plays down move for Wanderers wing-back
PORTSMOUTH boss Jon Mousinho insists there is nothing in reports linking his side with a move for Wanderers defender Josh Dacres-Cogley. Reports at the weekend credited Pompey with an interest in the wing-back, who was virtually ever-present for
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League One round-up: Monday's transfer news and gossip
A look at some of the latest news and gossip from around Wanderers’ division… Evans joins Seasiders Blackpool have announced the signing of Lee Evans on a two-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Portsmouth. The midfielder
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Will promotion pursuit mean a longer wait for Wanderers' academy graduates?
WHEN Harry Brockbank replaced Adam Senior at Rotherham United on New Year’s Day 2022, he will have had little inkling of the significance of his appearance. Ian Evatt had called on the two homegrown defenders to solve an injury crisis in the squad
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Phil Parkinson on League One 'quality' and Bolton 'pressure'
Former Wanderers boss Phil Parkinson wants to “have a go” at League One this season with Wrexham. The Welsh club are preparing for life in the third tier following back-to-back promotions from the National League under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds
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Caravans move to new site as Bolton Council secures court order to evict Travellers
Police and council officials gathered at Bolton's Gypsy and Traveller Site this morning as moves to evict those living there started. A court ordered a three-month closure because, of what the council and police describe as, the 'persistent criminal
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BBC to honour TV doctor Michael Mosley with Just One Thing Day
The BBC has announced it will honour TV doctor Michael Mosley across its radio and TV networks with a dedicated day which will see presenters and audiences be encouraged to do “just one thing” to improve their wellbeing. The broadcaster and columnist
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The best all-inclusive UK holiday parks revealed from Potters to Butlins
All-inclusive Potters Resorts has been named the top UK holiday park, according to a survey by Which? Two of the UK's biggest holiday parks, Pontins and Butlin's scored in the bottom five of the list created through a survey of more than 1,700
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Cast announced for new Bergerac series including The Split and My Family stars
The cast for the new Bergerac series has been announced with Damien Molony set to take on the role of the famous detective. Set in Jersey, the original series starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac and ran for 10 years from 1981
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Can you park anywhere if you have a blue badge? The rules and regulations
For many, the Blue Badge is one of the most important things they have on hand. The Blue Badge allows those eligible to park closer to their destination by placing the badge in their car window. The government allows anyone with a disability
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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns
Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence, a new survey has suggested. Research found that 19 per cent of drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel. Insurance provider
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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Can you camp on UK beaches? These are the rules to follow
When the sun comes out, the idea of camping can be quite tempting but if you’re planning to set up camp on a beach, you’ll need to check the rules before doing so. UK beaches are great places to spend family time, have fun and relax plus, if you
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These top 3 foods 'will increase your chances of living past 90'
Explorer and educator Dan Buettner regularly shares tips and tricks to help people live longer. The author and National Geographic fellow has become well known for his research into the world's 'blue' zones - the areas of our planet where people
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Jet2 issues travel warning to all passengers flying from Manchester Airport
Going on holiday is exciting and checking key information before you get to the airport is always a good idea, especially if it could interfere with travel times. Jet2.com has issued some advice for all passengers flying from Manchester Airport
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Police seek man after assault at pub in town centre
Police want to speak to this man after an appalling assault at a pub on Bolton's Bradshawgate. The incident was at The Dragonfly, a pub on Nelson Square, at around 11.10pm on June 25. Appealing for information today, Monday, police said someone
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Businesswoman who ran dog boarding business fined after tip off from public
A businesswoman who ran a dog boarding and dog day care business received a fine after an investigation by the council. Leonie Smethurst, 45, ran Dudley Waggins Limited without a licence for more than five years from Rivington Pike Cottage.
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Huge police presence outside Bolton Travellers' site - live updates
2:37pm A Bolton Council spokesperson said they have been ordered to leave the spot in Breightmet. They said: "We are
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Bolton News readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Daisies prepare to host Radcliffe in second pre-season game
Daisy Hill will continue their pre-season campaign when they host Radcliffe at the Plumb Factory Stadum tonight (7.45pm). The opening match of the build-up to the start of the season took place last Thursday night, when Daisy lost 2-1 to PC39,
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Burnden’s new Tri team hit the heights at Ironman 70.3
With Burnden Road Runners’ expansion into triathlon, it was little surprise there was a heavy club presence at Bolton’s ultimate challenge last weekend - the Ironman 70.3, little sister to the full distance, which took place in 2023. Organised
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EURO FANS' COLUMN: Nerves jangle but Three Lions go through
The time of 3am Saturday found us dodging late-night revellers in Bolton on our way to Manchester Airport for another flight to Frankfurt for the Euro 2024 quarter-final in Dusseldorf. The airport was packed as the holiday season has started but
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Casting opportunity for ITV show The Fortune Hotel
DO you fancy the chance to win £25,000 and be flown to paradise? Well a brand-new series of The Fortune Hotel is set to air on ITV and is looking for people from across the country to take part. To apply you need a team of two to take part.
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Details 'through the door' for homes all over Bolton on changing bin pickups
Bin collections are about to change all over Bolton. From July 15 people all over the borough may find their bins collected on different day at different times, while one particular bin pickup will be slashed. In this special report we look at the
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Zac Ashworth on Blackpool move and Bloomfield pain with Bolton
Zac Ashworth is excited to play at Bloomfield Road next season despite a couple of painful trips with Wanderers last term. The 21-year-old, who penned a three-year deal at Blackpool earlier this summer, missed from the penalty spot as the Whites
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Wanderers strengthen links with top football club
Bolton Wanderers has strengthened its links with a top Ukrainian football club. Shakhtar Donetsk was welcomed to the Toughsheet Community Stadium this week. The top-tier club, which is based in the Ukrainian region of Donbas, has not been
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Bin collections branded 'not fit for purpose' - as big changes set to take place
Bin collections are about to change all over Bolton. From July 15, people all over the borough may find their bins collected on different days, while one particular bin pickup will be slashed. In this special report we look at the radical changes
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Decision on scheme to turn ex-family nursery into 10 bedroom shared house
An abandoned ex-nursery is set to be turned into a shared house with up to ten bedrooms. The plans to convert what had once been the family owned L'ecole des Enfants nursery on Bolton Road, Kearsley into a house in multiple occupation were first
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Alcohol licence for new store approved- despite objection from across the road
A former Co-Op store looks likely to be brought back into use after it became apparent the only objector was from a store across the road. The applicant, Pravin Kumar Kalai Mani, applied for an alcohol licence for a Nisa Local store on Ainsworth
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EURO VIEW: Do England need to embrace the chaos if they want to win this thing?
England View – Marc Iles I HAVE arrived at the conclusion that Panicky England are better than regular old Calm England, so suggest this… Let’s start Wednesday’s semi-final in the 80th minute with the Netherlands 1-0 up, forego all the plodding
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'This is a level ahead' - Klaidi Lolos can't wait to get started with Wanderers
KLAIDI Lolos can’t wait for the chance to ‘level up’ his career with Wanderers. After finishing last season in impressive form with Crawley Town, the 23-year-old is confident he can add something extra to a side that was one of only seven in the
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Bolton business' pride for promoting from within as manager takes on leading role
Swansway Motor Group have promoted its long-standing team member Aaron Keating to head of business at the Honda Bolton dealership. Aaron has 19 years of experience in the motor trade, starting as a service advisor, and working his way up the ladder
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Will people switching from 'slim bins' be charged as bin collection rounds slashed?
Looming changes to bin collections will not mean that people have opted for “slim bins” will be charged for switching to bigger options. This month, beige bin collections for cardboard and paper are set to be slashed from every two weeks to every
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Road closure lasting 4 months comes into operation TODAY for essential utility works
Four months of roadworks through Little Lever start today. The Bolton News reported last week that the Dove Bank Road estate will be affected, with full road closures in place for gas works. Mark Syers, Head of Cadent’s Investment Planning
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MND patient embarks on year-long inspirational art journey
A Motor Neurone Disease (MND) patient has transformed his experience with the disease into a year-long art journey. Andrew Wills, 58, who was diagnosed with MND a decade ago, turned to the therapeutic art sessions at the Hospice's Wellbeing Hub
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Best foot forward for local man who walked 50 miles for important cause
A care assistant at Bolton’s Egerton Manor Care Centre trekked 50 miles raising more than £350 for Dementia UK. Alan joined the Egerton Manor team after years of working in entertainment and has been serving as dementia champion for the past six
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Choir to hold first concert in 4 years - how to get tickets
A Bolton choir made up of people who've fought or are fighting cancer is set for a concert this summer. Bolton Cancer Voices recently marked its 12th birthday and members say they are thrilled to perform for the first time in four years. The
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'No' to ad display due to impact on main road after appeal
An application for a digital advertising display close to the junction of two main roads was refused in a ruling by the Planning Inspectorate. Alight Media Ltd applied for advertisement consent for a site close to the junction of Chorley New Road