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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt gives transfer & injury updates after win at Chorley
IAN Evatt was pleased to emerge from a tricky friendly against Chorley with a comfortable win and a clean bill of health for his injury-hit Wanderers squad. Jack Iredale made his first appearance of pre-season in the 4-0 win at Victory Park, and
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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Wanderers find their smile against good neighbours Chorley
A pre-season pick-me-up? The first silverware of the season? An unsurprisingly comfortable win against non-league opponents? However you choose to spin it, Bolton fans went home happier than they arrived at Chorley. It has been a tough summer in
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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle
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Five people including two children suffer serious injuries in motorway crash
Five people, including two children, suffered serious injuries in a crash on the M6 yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called at 2pm (Monday, July 22) to the southbound carriage of the M6 at Billsborough, near Preston, between junctions
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Full list of BBC on-air salaries in 2023/24
Here is a full list of BBC on-air salaries above £178,000 for 2023/24, as published in the corporation’s annual report. The list is ranked by salary band, starting with the highest. The equivalent salary band for 2022/23 is shown in brackets
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Metrolink strikes called off after 'new pay deal agreed'
Industrial action planned at Metrolink for later this week has been cancelled after workers agreed to a new pay offer today (July 23). According to Unite, Metrolink workers will now receive a 'substantial' pay rise, with workers at the bottom of
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Seven Bury police officers under investigation after 'racial discrimination' claims
Seven Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers based in Bury are being investigated over "racial discrimination" claims. Five officers have been suspended while two officers have been put on restricted duty, the force has confirmed. Police
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Greater Manchester Police officer stabbed in the chest at high security prison
A man aged in his 60s has been detained after a police officer was stabbed in the chest at a high-security prison. The officer, who was attacked at HMP Frankland in Durham just after 11am on Tuesday, was now in a “stable” condition having suffered
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FRIENDLY RECAP: Chorley 0-4 Bolton Wanderers
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How to stop ants coming in your home naturally - recommended expert tips
During the summer months of the year, you might dread the sight of ants welcoming themselves into your house. Once they find their way in, they can be found crawling all over the place, including across your kitchen worktops and bins. But if
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Police bring to an end to searches as part of murder investigation
Detectives have ended their search of country parks and nature reserves as part of the murder investigation into the death of Stuart Everett. Greater Manchester Police's Serious Crime Division and Specialist Operations Department completed searches
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Trio arrested following city centre robbery
Three men have been arrested in connection with a city centre robbery on June 16. The men reportedly attacked a man in his 20s with a bottle on Market Street, Manchester around 3am but the victim escaped life-threatening injuries. "This is
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‘The line should never be crossed’ – BBC boss apologises to Strictly contestants
The director general of the BBC has apologised to Strictly Come Dancing contestants who have had an experience that “hasn’t been wholly positive”. It comes as the corporation unveiled its annual report on Tuesday (July 23) amid a storm of negative
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Italy will offer £25,000 if you move to Tuscany and start over again from fresh
Italy is trying a new strategy to attract new residents to its rural areas, and it could be you. Thousands of small towns are at risk of disappearing within the next 25 years, so a programme has been devised to bring life back to Italy’s rural
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from tomorrow
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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Travel agents go back in time to celebrate 150 years of service
A Bolton travel agent is going back in time for a “grand” anniversary celebrating 150 years of service. Althams Travel staff will be dressed in Victorian outfits and offer refreshments, games and events all week, starting from today. Vanessa
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Most popular players in Fantasy EFL and where Wanderers rank
The highly anticipated Fantasy EFL game has arrived and fans are already picking their players for the upcoming season. Fantasy Premier League has been a huge success and supporters had been clamouring for an equivalent for clubs outside the top
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Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways
Thousands of drivers are risking a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence every time they drive on the motorway. More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021, new
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'Excellent news' - Nestlé bringing back classic chocolate bar for a limited time
It seems common news now for classic chocolates and sweets to be discontinued, but one fan-favourite bar will be making a return for a limited time. Caramac production was stopped by Nestlé in November 2023, who said a "steady decline in its sales
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5 vehicle crash on notorious road happened following police chase
A car crash which involved at least five vehicles happened following a police chase on a notorious road which has been the scene of a number of smashes. The crash occurred on St Helens Road at around 2pm yesterday – leading to a response involving
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League strugglers Bridge the gap to seal superb win
THE Premiership’s bottom side Astley Bridge secured one of the most remarkable wins in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s short history as they chased 209 to beat Eagley by two wickets. But they had to do it from 64-7 in the 25th over
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Where do flying ants come from and why do they appear across the UK?
The UK is in the middle of flying ant season, seeing humans and pets alike burdened by these nuisance insects. While there are a number of strategies when it comes to coping with and avoiding these ants, many have been left wondering where they
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Which smells do ants hate? Add these to your home and garden to keep them away
Have you noticed ants crawling around your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and knowing how to keep them away can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. While we know ants like outdoor spaces, they can also make their way inside our
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A man has died and police need your help
A man has died in Bolton and police are appealing for help to trace his next of kin. William Walsh died on Tintern Avenue, Tonge Moor on Sunday, July 21. He was aged 83 at the time of his death and there are not believed to be any suspicious
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Why you should never go to bed with your hair wet (and it's really gross)
A team of haircare experts have explained why you should never go to bed with your hair wet. You may have heard of the old wives' tale that going to bed with damp hair will make you catch a cold. And whilst this is not true, it doesn't mean
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How long is flying ant season and how long do they live? What to know
Summer is filled with many delights, from longer days, hotter weather, and the school break to more time outside to enjoy the better weather. However, with the warmer season comes the start of many inconveniencing bugs, including flying ants.
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Two stores expected to shut in Bolton within days
Two stores in Bolton are expected to close within days as part of the closures of a chain nationwide. Carpetright, which sells floor covers and beds, has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi. But despite this 200 stores and 1,000 jobs
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Scott Arfield on Wanderers' pre-season, retirement and quality of MLS football
SCOTT Arfield knows exactly when he will consider hanging up his boots. The Scottish midfielder, signed by Bolton Wanderers this summer to add experience and guile to their League One promotion push, says he will call it a day once he stops enjoying
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Bolton primary school celebrates golden anniversary
A primary school underwent a week-long celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. The fete included a range of engaging activities mirroring Lostock Primary School's ethos, with cultural and community events taking centre stage. The week's events
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Barmaid, 47, tragically took her own life, inquest hears
A 47-year-old woman from Bolton tragically took her own life earlier this year, an inquest has heard. Kelly Makin, also known as Kelly Hudson, was found dead at a car park off Barrow Bridge Road on February 15 this year. Ms Makin, who worked
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New look discount supermarket reopens with some special offers - and jobs
Discount supermarket Aldi will reopen its doors to customers on Friday after being given a fresh new look. The supermarket is situated on Ellesmere Retail Park, which has attracted some big names in recent times. Aldi bosses say the newly refurbished
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Conservative Club in line for total transformation under plans
Horwich Conservative Club is in line for a transformation into eight apartments according to an application up for consideration by the council. The applicant, Graham Eaton, applied for planning permission for the club close to the junction of
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Backlog as Bolton GPs and The Christie back up after IT failure
Bolton’s GPs are back up and running following an IT failure which left many surgeries unable to view patient records after an outage which NHS England said affected ‘the majority of GP practices’ across the country. The outage – a result of a
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Investigations ongoing and safety concerns after crash which left woman in hospital
A ward councillor has raised concerns about safety on a road where a pedestrian was hit by a car, leaving her in hospital. The crash took place on Saturday night, July 20, on Ivy Road, Smithills. A woman in her 50s was struck by a car at
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Brooding hill that has been the site of historic events
Winter Hill – forever associated by those of a certain generation with the television announcement that “due to severe weather conditions” there would be no telly that night – has many stories to tell. Earlier this year, we looked back at an infamous1838
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Bolton Wanderers will have to wait for Premier League loan targets, admits Evatt
WANDERERS may have to wait until the League One season has started to get the players they want in the loan market. It has already been a frustrating summer for Ian Evatt, who despite adding four new players to his squad, has had to remain patient
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Decision on children's home in area of ' known significant high-risk activities'
A scheme to transform an empty house into a children’s home has been given the go-ahead. The plan to transform the house on Whalley Avenue, Johnson Fold, into a children’s home with two bedrooms and three members of stuff had provoked six letters
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Bolton care home cleaner stole bank card from colleague then lied to police
A Bolton care home cleaner stole a bank card from a colleague – then lied to police by producing false statements to claim payments made were from her own card. Joanne Cunniff took the card from a hairdresser at the Bright Meadows Care Home in
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Taxi drivers urged to sign up for free safety and disability training before cut-off
Taxi drivers across Bolton will be trained over the next few weeks to help keep people safe. This comes after the government set out standards for taxi drivers two years ago that includes training on the signs of different types of abuse, human
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How much the BBC pays Bolton's famous faces
Bolton's Clive Myrie is among the BBC's highest-paid non-white presenters, earning more than £300k a year. The BBC journalist earns between £310,999 and £314,000 a year, a far cry from the corporation's highest earner, Gary Linker's, salary of
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First of its kind 'flagship' housing project officially opens
Bolton’s first retirement village has opened, promising a “life-changing” impact on residents. The £12.5m Lever Gardens Court scheme, built off Dearden Street in Little Lever, has been one of the most anticipated developments the borough has seen
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WATCH: 'Hard work and dedication' pays off for proud Bolton Uni grads
Students from two of the University of Bolton’s most vital departments have seen their “hard work and dedication” rewarded in graduation week. Graduates from the Deane Road university’s School of Clinical and Biomedical Science and School of Health
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Man strangled woman who was told ‘snitches get stitches’ in Llandudno
A MAN who strangled a woman in Llandudno after she had been called a “grass” has been jailed. Jake Massey, 31, of Russell Court, Bolton, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment at Mold Crown Court today (July 22). Massey, formerly of Colwyn
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Ex-Bolton man Mo Faal given second chance in EFL by Crawley
Former Wanderer Mo Faal is determined to make the most of his second chance in the EFL after penning a short-term deal at newly-promoted Crawley Town. Faal initially made the step up from non-league to join the Whites in 2020 after catching the