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Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty dies aged 53
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty has died at the age of 53 after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, her publicist has said. The actress shot to fame in the hit 1990s teenage drama alongside co-star Jason Priestley when they played
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Supermarkets issue warning over opening hour changes TONIGHT in heartwarming gesture
Tesco Express stores in Bolton and Bury will shut early tonight to allow employees to watch the match. The UK’s biggest grocer said its more than 1,800 Express stores will close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm to allow employees to
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Evatt issues transfer update with Wanderers 'light' due to injuries
Ian Evatt says Wanderers are “light” due to injuries and insists the club are working hard to bring in more signings. Seven members of the first-team squad were unavailable against West Brom on Saturday afternoon as the Whites kicked off their
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Keir Starmer shares he is 'appalled' at attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Sir Keir Starmer has released a statement sharing he is "appalled" at the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Prime Minister shared a statement on social media in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 14).
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Pub community comes together for huge bike ride in memory of beloved girl
DOZENS of pub-goers braved the wet weather to cycle in memory of a beloved little girl lost to a rare form of cancer. After a courageous battle with Bloom Syndrome, a condition with fewer than 300 cases worldwide, tributes flooded in for the "inspirational
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Bolton News
The Bolton News has published nine death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our
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Children can rock out at summer holiday music club
Children will have a chance to rock out over the summer holidays at a music club. Rock It, which is based at The Ramp on Hampson Street, Horwich, will be holding the group in July and August. The days, which are for ages from Year Five to
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Bolton-based firm gives major facelift to high-street branches
A Bolton-based company has transformed a high-street bookmaker's window displays. TVC Technology Solutions has installed LED window displays across William Hill premises The advanced installations are designed to factor in brightness, pixel
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Bolton Mountain Rescue Team recognised by outgoing president
A local rotary club has raised more than £1,000 for a vital Bolton service. Outgoing president of Horwich Inner Wheel, Evelyn Whitney, chose Bolton Mountain Rescue as her charity to support during her year in office. To mark the end of her
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Dismay turns to delight for resident whose weekly trips to the tip are now over
It's just rubbish! A fed-up resident waited more than two months for his wheelie bin - which he paid for - to arrive Peter Jackson, aged 81, awoke on April 29 this year to find that the grey bin from his house in Harwood had disappeared.
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Tips to enjoy stress-free summer holidays
The annual summer vacation season has descended, with Dr Manisha Kumar, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Greater Manchester, providing her top advice for a stress-free holiday. Dr Kumar stresses the importance of having lots prescription medication
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Greater Manchester youth contribute to national social fairness manifesto
Greater Manchester's young people’s views on gender-based violence and child exploitation will inform a national report. Spearheaded by The Hope Collective, the new manifesto aims to provide a fairer and safer society for upcoming generations.
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Kings Award presented to Bolton organisation which brings 'joy to people'
The leadership of a Bolton charity which brings joy to people across the town has dedicated a prestigious award to its volunteers. CreateBolton, based at the Claremont Church on Bark Street, is a Christian charity which supports often isolated
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Courts deal with driving offences, abusive behaviour and breaches of order
A number of people from Bolton have recently been before the courts. Magistrates have dealt with a variety of offences including driving ones, abusive behaviour and breaches of a sexual harm prevention order. Here are the people who have recently
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Wanderers make key decision on away fans at Toughsheet Stadium this season
WANDERERS have confirmed they plan to offer seats in all four sides of the Toughsheet Stadium to home fans this season, subject to demand. A decision has been taken to move away supporters into the upper tier of the South Stand, which leaves the
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Residents invited to raise concerns at police drop in session
Residents of Moses Gate and Farnworth are invited to a police surgery next month. They will be able to meet their neighbourhood police officers and discuss any issues they may be having. The drop in session will takes place at The Well on Trafford
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Business 'incredibly positive' as customers return to town's newest coffee shop
A COFFEE chain that has exponentially spread across the north west has celebrated its "incredibly positive" launch in Leigh. Launched by brothers Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine, the Coffee House has opened 23 coffee shops across the north west since
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Woodland walk through delightful hamlet which takes in Bolton's oldest house and more
Though Hall i’ th’ Wood remains closed, just a ten-minute walk away is Firwood Fold — delightful hamlet which opens onto a circular, woodland trail by Bradshaw Brook, and boasts its own unique historical sites. The Grade I-listed, 16th century
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Smart cameras catch motorists on major road in and out of Bolton
A number of motorists have recently been penalised for driving too fast on a major road into Bolton. St Peter's Way on the A666 goes from the M60 ring road into the town centre. It is governed by a 50mph speed limit which is well signposted
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Amazon Bolton employees volunteer at food charity
Staff from Amazon's Bolton fulfilment centre have volunteered their time with a North-West food distribution charity. The Bread and Butter Thing, which serves low-income families across Greater Manchester, provides affordable and nutritious food
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An evening of celebration recognising Bolton's unsung heroes
Celebrations were in store at the Bolton St John Ambulance Cadet Unit Presentation Evening held this week. Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan attended the ceremony. He said: "It was a privilege to celebrate their achievements and to congratulate
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Watch manager retires after 27-years of service
Watch manager, Howard Denton, retired at Horwich Fire Station after 27 years of service, following previous Royal Navy service. He was originally posted to Stretford Fire Station, moved to Bolton Central, then training school in Manchester, Crompton
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Octagon hails 'great day for regional theatre'
Bolton’s renowned Octagon Theatre has hailed a “great day for regional theatre” after news that one of the region’s most loved venues has been saved. This comes after news earlier this week the Coliseum Theatre in Oldham had been saved from the
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New plans for site destroyed by devastating fire
Plans to build new flats on the site of an abandoned martial arts centre that was hit by a fire earlier this year will be debated next week. The former Gouldings Martial Arts building on St Germain Street, Farnworth has been empty for the last
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Beneath the landslide new challengers emerge following dramatic election night
In a clear reflection of the national Labour landslide, all of Bolton’s three seats – Bolton North East, Bolton West, and Bolton South & Walkden – were won by the party at the general election. Normally, little attention is given at general elections
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Mystery of the missing totem pole on Willows Estate in Deane
Residents on the Willows Estate in Deane were left stumped - literally - after a nine-foot totem pole disappeared overnight. All that remained of totem pole on Willows Estate, Deane 1983 (Newsquest) The totem pole, made of stone and reinforced
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The changing face of historic hall over the years - as bid to reopen it continues
Hall i’th’ Wood occupies a monumental place in Bolton’s identity — not only as a rare example of Tudor architecture, but as the birthplace for the cotton-weaving technology which would make Bolton a boomtown. Today – aside from signifying the
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Enjoy village life and country living in £1.5M spacious and contemporary home
The chance to own a £1.5million modern-architecture property with more than 4,400 sq ft of accommodation is on the table with the distinctive Ivory House. Set in the Turton countryside, it offers unbroken views from its hillside setting. The
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Feelings run high at public meeting over concerns of road after fatal crash
Feelings ran high at a public meeting in which residents aired their concerns over the safety of a road after a fatal crash. The meeting was organised following the death of grandmother Karen Kimblin, who died after a crash on St Helens Road on