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This street named a winner in People's Postcode Lottery
Residents of a street in Little Hulton are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning postcode on Friday, July 11, was M28 0HY and those with a ticket were awarded the prize in the daily draw. The winning
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Two men killed in M62 horror crash were Ryanair pilots heading to work
THE two men killed in Thursday morning's crash on the M62 both worked for Ryanair. Cheshire Police have confirmed today, Friday, that Matt Greenhalgh, 28, and Jamie Fernandes, 24, are Captain and Senior First Officer for the airline. They were
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Everything you need to know about new Wanderers signing Arfield
From Falkirk to facing Lionel Messi, here is everything you need to know about Wanderers’ newest recruit Scott Arfield. Early career Arfield started out at Falkirk and made more than 100 appearances for the Scottish outfit before heading South
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Wanderers sign midfielder Arfield on initial one-year deal
Wanderers have made Scott Arfield their fourth signing of the summer on an initial one-year deal. The 35-year-old former Rangers and Burnley man leaves MLS outfit Charlotte to return to the UK. Canada international Arfield is well-known to
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Emergency services called after car overturns in two vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to a two car crash in which one vehicle overturned. Police were called to Blackburn Road between Bedford Street and Briggs Fold Road just after 2pm. Traffic was brought to a standstill as the road was closed both
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Fears after man seriously injured in horrific attack as police issue appeal
Residents have spoken of their fears following a brutal assault near to where they live. The police investigation into the attack on a man in his 40s, in Farnworth continues, with detectives appealing for information. Officers were called to
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Rush hour delays as road shut both ways after accident - RECAP
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More than 1,800 jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration
Carpetright is set to enter administration, putting the future of its more than 1,800 staff at risk. The carpet and flooring retailer, which has a store on Bolton Gate Retail Park, has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. It
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Community group despair at repeated vandalism at memorial gardens
RESIDENTS have been left in despair as a memorial garden that overlooks the Pete Shelley mural has been repeatedly vandalised. Since Pete Shelley's death in 2018, a group of fans launched The Pete Shelley Memorial Campaign to keep the former Buzzcocks
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First Royal Mail postbox with the King's cypher to be installed on this street
The Royal Mail has announced that the first red postbox with King Charles III’s cypher has been installed. The historic round pillar box, considered a British classic, is on the High Street in Great Cambourne, south Cambridgeshire. Helping
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Rare King Charles £20 note sells for £7000 - how to tell if you have one
A rare £20 King Charles III banknote has sold at auction for £7,000. The new banknote bearing the face of the recently crowned monarch sold at a charity auction held by Spink and Son on behalf of the Bank of England on Thursday (July 11), The Sun
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Bolton Wanderers fans can watch women's team for free next season
WANDERERS fans will be able to watch the relaunched women’s team for FREE next season. The club has confirmed there will be no admission price for fans wanting to see the Whites in action at Atherton Colls FC on Sunday afternoons. The new season
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Police want to speak to these men as car damaged after England match
A shirtless man punched the rear window of a police car earlier this week when a minority of England fans caused damage and disruption. This came when police were called out to the AO Arena in Manchester at just before 10.30pm on Wednesday July
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Police release update following brutal assault as officers remain on scene
Police have made an arrest following a brutal attack in Bolton earlier this week. A man in his forties was attacked on Buckley Lane, Farnworth, around midnight yesterday. Police have been on the scene yesterday and today and have now arrested
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Children prove they are record-breakers when they work together
Youngsters are record breakers! Pupils across Bolton, including those from Lostock Primary School, took part in a Parkrun with a mission to break a record. They took part in the Queens Park junior parkrun, determined to break a record set in
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Police cordon remains in place as man fights for his life - RECAP
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Bailey impresses as experimental Colls go down at Heys
The pre-season friendly schedule for Atherton Collieries began in earnest with a Thursday night trip to Prestwich Heys, with an experimental Colls side eventually on the wrong side of a 2-0 defeat. Although the emphasis was on the Black and Whites
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Acclaimed art exhibition to arrive in Leigh
AN internationally acclaimed exhibition is set to go out on a high as it finishes its tour of UK galleries at its final destination in Leigh. The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize, widely regarded as the most prestigious open exhibition dedicated
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Police appeal after teenager has clothes 'taken from him' in Leigh town centre
POLICE have released images of people they want to speak with following a reported robbery in Leigh town centre. At around 8pm on Monday, May 27, a teenage boy is reported to have had an item of clothing taken from him on Gas Street. As no
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Man fighting for his life after horrific attack
A man suffered life-threatened injuries after an assault in Farnworth on Wednesday night. Reports of an assault were made at around midnight yesterday and the victim remains in hospital. No arrests have been made and police are still making
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‘I thought I was going to die’: Warning issued as £20 meds nearly kills mum
A mum has issued a warning over buying £20 skinny jabs via beauticians on Facebook - after it nearly killed her. Stacey Smith has claimed she got the injection at a salon just ten minutes after chatting to the owner over Facebook in a bid to shed
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Investment now paying off for improved ‘Bash’
The progress of Baxenden’s first team from last season to this in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League just scratches the surface of much wider development down at Back Lane. That is the view of the club’s chair Ed Aspinall, who was speaking
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Harriers fell runners Luke and Nick take on the Trog
Horwich Harriers members took on the Hayfield Championship and its interestingly-named races. Comprising the best four from 10 races around the village of Hayfield in the High Peak, competitors can choose from races such as Groovy Baby Love, Chickens
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Different test for Daisy will help - Hill
Daisy Hill will host Welsh side Ruthin Town in the latest match of their pre-season schedule at the Plumb Factory Stadium tomorrow. The Welsh side play in Cymru North, the second tier of the Welsh football league system, and finished seven in their
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Appeal launched against refusal of plans for homes on former golf range
An appeal has launched after plans for houses on a former golf range in Bolton were once again rejected earlier this year. Multiple efforts have been made to build homes at the Kearsley Golfing Range. Earlier this year applicants Michael and
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Plans submitted for historic bank in the heart of Bolton town centre
A historic bank in the heart of Bolton town centre could be turned into five apartments under plans. The building was constructed as a commercial property first used as a business on Deansgate in 1875, but shut around two years ago, with the building
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All the fun of the summer fair returns this weekend
St Ann's Hospice is set to host a summer fair complete with a Teddy Bear Picnic taking place on July 13. The hospice's annual family event is returning to Little Hulton, offering a day filled with entertainment and excitement for all ages.
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Village pub in picturesque location popular with locals and those further afield
Each week we pick a pub to highlight what makes hospitality in our area so special. This week we have chosen to focus on The Horseshoe in Stoneclough. Eileen Donald How long have you been a landlady for? Six and a half years.
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Bolton Wanderers' new signing Southwood ready to show what he can do
LUKE Southwood is poised to return to training at Wanderers to begin building his case to challenge Nathan Baxter for the number one spot. The former Cheltenham Town goalkeeper will continue work with coach Matt Gilks this morning and hopes to
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School where 'everyone is made to feel welcome' retains 'good' rating
A Bolton primary school where "everyone is made to feel welcome" has retained its 'good' rating. St James CofE Primary School in Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, was visited by Ofsted on May 8 this year. The school which has been rated 'good' since
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It is all adding up for pupils in Bolton who took on a series of challenges
Pupils across five schools and nurseries in Wigan and Bolton raised a hefty £6,114 for The Christie Charity. Quest Trust’s schools and Playpals nurseries took part in various fundraising efforts over recent months to raise this considerable sum
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Market Place development saw traders moved out to temporary building
A temporary structure was being built alongside Bolton’s Market hall in 1986. Temporary Bolton market hall, 1986 (Picture: Newsquest) It would house around 20 food traders who would have to move out of the market hall while major renovation
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New grand plans in conservation area of park
'Beautiful' traditionally-styled street lamps and a new entrance are set to be installed at a park. Old Station Park in Horwich has undergone significant redevelopment over the last couple of years, with flood basin works taking place. Earlier
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Popular Bolton bakers to stage one day pop-up shop
Popular bakery Bella's Bakes will have a pop-up shop this weekend. Bakers, mother and daughter duo Natalie and Isabella Riding have been selling cakes since 2017, with products found at Cafe Crescent in Bolton Library and also Hunters the Bakers
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Pub which closed suddenly and since reopened is looking for new landlord
A brewery is looking for a new landlord for a Bolton pub. The Moss Rose in Kearsley is looking for a new person to take the helm. A listing on the website Businesses for Sale announced the tenancy for the pub as being for sale, with an asking
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Amir Khan's wedding venue wins fight for late-night licence - despite concerns
Amir Khan's wedding venue is allowed to open after midnight after the approval of its late-night licence this week. The Bolton-born boxer's business partners, Excellency Plaza, applied for a licence for The Balmayna on May 20. The wedding venue
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Woman described heartbreak following murder of sister by partner
A man 'murdered' his former partner a short time after she put on Facebook that she was in a relationship with another man – before taking his own life, an inquest has heard. Regan Tierney was killed by her ex-boyfriend Daniel Patten at her home
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The Buff Episode 236: Transfer tales, Luke Southwood and Steve Eyre on BWFC
WE kick off a sixth season of The Buff Podcast with two special guests, a raft of transfer gossip and a discussion about whether Lilt should ever have been rebranded as grapefruit Fanta. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt are back once again to guide you
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Final man in gang with disgraced prison officer jailed
The final member of a gang which included a convicted murderer and his prison guard girlfriend has been sentenced. Thomas Barrass, aged 28, was part of the group alongside Stephanie Heaps and Layton Ramsden. Heaps was working as a prison
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'Rare' 20p coin with error sells for 307.5x its face value on eBay near Bolton
If you do one thing this week, it should be checking your change as a “rare” 20p coin that was printed without a date has sold for 307.5x its face value. A 20p coin listed on eBay by a user in Manchester sold for £61.50 after a mini-bidding war
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House could become new children's home - and other latest plans across Bolton
A family house could be set to be transformed into a new children’s home. If approved this will see the house on Kildare Close, Farnworth, transformed into a home for up to two children. You can see the application for yourself by going to
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What to expect from Bolton Wanderers' new defensive signing Chris Forino
CHRIS Forino progressed from a university student on trial to a League One regular at Wycombe Wanderers – but what can he bring to Bolton? We spoke to James Richings, football writer for the Buckinghamshire Free Press, who watched his rise for