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Kyle Dempsey facing scan on injured knee as Wanderers' absent list grows
KYLE Dempsey will have a scan on an injured knee on Monday as he became the EIGHTH player unavailable for selection at Wanderers last week. The midfielder, who had scored against West Brom in Bolton’s first friendly last weekend, sat out the 3-
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Ian Evatt not reading anything into Wanderers' late collapse against Boro
IAN Evatt refused to be despondent after watching his side concede three goals in the last half-hour against Championship Middlesbrough. Wanderers had been right in the game to the hour mark but started to lose ground after making changes, eventually
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Man arrested after firearm 'pointed at police' in Manchester
A man has been arrested and a firearm has been recovered after an attempted robbery in Manchester city centre. At around 12.15pm this afternoon, Saturday, police were called to an alarm activation at a business on Quay Street. A man had reportedly
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Rare Cadbury chocolate bar beloved by fans returns to the UK
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is beloved by Brits has returned to the UK after 'disappearing' from shelves. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Pinky’ chocolate bars are sold in stores like Iceland, B&M and Home Bargains. The
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91
World snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, his wife has confirmed. The Welshman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever snooker players, died on Friday after battling cancer. He dominated the sport throughout
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This Morning vet issues warning to dog owners over flying ants this summer
A vet has issued a warning to dog owners this summer as flying ant season takes place across the UK. Flying ants tend to make an appearance during warmer days with very little wind or rain. Unlike regular ants, these ants are known to bite
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Middlesbrough 3-0 Bolton Wanderers
4:47pm And that's full time... 4:45pm
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Man arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters tackle flat fire for 3 hours
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a flat last night, Friday. Police and fire services were called to Five Quarters, Radcliffe, at around 9pm. Firefighters battled the blaze at the property for around three hours
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'Pride in Job' award for site manager at Horwich Loco Works
A site manager is receiving recognition as one of the best in the business for his work at a borough site. Danny McCarron received a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council. Mr McCarron, from Sale, Trafford,
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Date set for roll out of 24-hour bus pilot project in Bolton
A date has been set for the launch of a pilot project which will see a bus service run in Bolton every hour of the day. Buses will run on the 36, which travels from Bolton to Piccadilly Gardens via Great Lever and Salford, 24 hours a day from Sunday
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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SECOND XI: Lockley hits 169 and takes ‘five-for in fine show
Farnworth deposed of Little Lever at the top of the Conference Premier Division of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League with an eight-run victory in the latest round of matches. Bilal Khan, batting at eight, hit 71 to take Farnworth from
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Daisy Hill lose out in opening cup clash
Two second-half goals sent Daisy Hill to a 2-0 defeat at home to Pennington, in their opening group stage game in the Atherton Charity Cup on Thursday evening. Although Daisy created a number of good chances, an early second-half goal from Brad
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Young Horwich Harriers shine bright in track and field
Horwich youngsters showed the future is bright for the club with impressive performances at the English Schools’ Athletics Association National Track and Field Championships in Birmingham. In the Intermediate Boys’ 1500m steeplechase, Harrison
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Sutton targeting a top-four spot for improving Farnworth
Farnworth captain Ross Sutton believes the quality and competitiveness of the cricket in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League has increased this season. Sutton is enjoying the challenge posed in the second year of the new structure, which
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Plans launched for children's home that would house just one youngster
A new children’s home could be created in Blackrod – if new plans are approved. Ryan Johnson has put the proposal forward relating to a property on Chorley Road in the area. If approved there would be just one child living at the spot at a
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Six-week closure of two major Bolton roads starting next week ‘will cause chaos’
A mile-long closure of a Bolton road for resurfacing will ‘inevitably cause chaos’ but is ‘desperately needed’, a local councillor has said. Darwen Road and Turton Road are set to be closed in phases from later this month as part of resurfacing
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Julian Clary extends his show for a performance at The Lowry
Comedian, Julian Clary, has announced an extension of his show including a performance in Salford next year. The Lowry date set for Thursday, May 1, comes with a fresh round of spring 2025 dates. 'A fistful of Clary', the TV personality's western-themed
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Signature dish trailed before festival 'two and a half size of Glastonbury' returns
A celebrity chef’s signature dish has been trailed before the return of Bolton’s renowned food and drink festival this year. The Bolton Food and Drink Festival will be back for the 14th year running toward the end of August this year. But to
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Pub's bid for bar in one of biggest beer gardens on hold
A decision on a pub's plan for an outdoor bar in its beer garden was delayed until a later date. The Stork Tavern on Halliwell Road applied for an alcohol licence from the council on April 25. The pub's plan is for an outdoor bar to be allowed
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The 'mystery' behind Bolton motorway's dual identity
Most people in Bolton will at some point in their lives have travelled along the A666, also known as the “devil’s highway”. The road forms the spine of the town, running from Egerton in the north where it is Blackburn Road, all the way through
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5 of the best pubs with outdoor seating you can visit in Bolton
There’s nothing like a catch up with your mates at the pub and it’s even better if you can sit outside in the nice weather. Whether you like to indulge in some pub grub or grab a pint, there are lots of options in Bolton. To help you choose
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Revealed: People jailed for shoplifting as offences rise nationally
A number of people from Bolton have been recently jailed for shoplifting. The offence has risen dramatically across the UK. The Office for National Statistics revealed in April this year there have been 430,000 incidents of it in the previous
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School raises nearly £4,000 with summer music festival
A Bolton primary school has raised nearly £4,000 by hosting a summer music festival which counted the borough mayor among attendees. Markland Hill Primary School held its outdoor "Hillfest" on Friday, July 5. Crowds were treated to live performances
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RETRO MATCH: Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough, August 2001
EACH week we will be raiding our archives to find forgotten games, tales and interviews linked with Wanderers’ next opposition. This week, we turn the clock back to 2001 as Sam Allardyce’s side welcomed fans to the Reebok for the first time since
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Tributes on social media after death of beloved ice cream man
Hundreds of residents have shared their memories of a "kind" and "lovely" man who supplied Bolton with ice cream for decades. In March of this year, Derek Essington – then aged 78 – retired from his job as an ice cream man, following his doctor
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From young offender to celebrated chef: Jon Watts cooks up a storm
A chef known for his easy-to-follow recipes will attend Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2024, promoting his upcoming cookbook. Jon Watts will share the story of his rise, from a six-and-a-half year stint in a young offenders institute to becoming
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Much-loved Wanderers fan zone vendor ‘heartbroken’ after re-tendering decision made
A Bolton food vendor has said she is feeling "heartbroken" after being told she will not be able to rejoin vendors at Bolton Wanderers' fan zone. Sushma Solanki has been running Sushma’snacks for eight years, joining the fan zone as one of the
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Bolton's priciest area? Town's most and least expensive streets revealed
Fresh figures have revealed 'Bolton's most expensive and cheapest streets'. Chorley New Road tops the list of the town's priciest streets according to data gathered by professional fast sales company, Property Solvers. Several properties of
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Four of the best independent farm shops in and around Bolton
While supermarkets continue to be a dominant force, sometimes it is nice to shop somewhere a bit different. Farm shops are a great way of doing so, with a more unique, rustic atmosphere and locally-sourced produce. We have broken down five
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Police to target anti-social behaviour, theft and motoring offences
Police have revealed their priorities in the north of Bolton which include anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and motoring offences. The figures for vehicle and burglary crimes in the spot for June and the start of July have also been released.
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GMP cases include constable who had child under false identity
The case of a Greater Manchester Police constable who had a child with a woman while using a false identity is one of a number of cases to be considered by a tribunal in the last three months. A list of outcomes released earlier this month revealed
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First public outing for 'new look' Bolton Wanderers in Middlesbrough friendly
WANDERERS fans get their first glimpse of Ian Evatt’s ‘Plan 2.0’ today as his side play their first public friendly at Bishop Auckland against Middlesbrough. New signings Scott Arfield and Klaidi Lolos are due to be part of the squad looking to
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Straight From the Stands: Bolton Wanderers fans on transfer gossip
Transfer gossip gives us plenty to ponder, by Liam Hatton I WOULD like to say this is the final week I will mention Paris Maghoma, but I am sure his name will continue to pop up in conversation every once in a while. The reason I bring
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Youngsters take to the stage for the premiere of play based on Bolton children's book
Two years ago, a Bolton commercial services manager, Carl Wheatley and his best friend, primary school teacher Simon Harthill wrote a children's book. Now, 'Reggie Rockit', an award-winning tale encouraging children to be themselves, has become
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Takeaway could become house - and other plans put in all across Bolton
A takeaway could be set to be transformed into a house. If approved this will see the chicken shop building on Queensgate, Heaton, turned into a house with changes made to the inside. You can see the application for yourself by going to Bolton