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'All time favourite' Cadbury Christmas chocolates returns to UK stores

Two Cadbury Christmas chocolates labelled by fans as their "fav(ourite) of all time" have returned to stores across the UK months away from the festive season. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including

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Sir Keir Starmer announces new national police unit after Southport knife attack

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new national police force to combat the violent disorder seen in parts of England in the wake of the Southport stabbings. Three children were killed following a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed

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Pictures as police find unauthorised encampment in Leverhulme Park

Police have released images after finding an unauthorised encampment at a Bolton park. Officers received concerns and complaints of an unauthorised encampment in Leverhulme Park, which they descended on today (August 1). Police say they, alongside

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Man found with injuries after ANOTHER stabbing in Bolton - the 2nd in less than a day

An investigation is underway after a stabbing in Kearsley this afternoon ­— the second attack in the borough in the space of less than 24 hours. Police were called to Church Road at 3.30pm today, Thursday. An air ambulance was also scrambled

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'Fight in Bolton' linked men to bizarre nicknames behind huge drugs plot, court told

A gang of men hid behind bizarre nicknames to deal “industrial amounts” of hard drugs, guns and even plot murder, a court has heard. The men are on trial accused of a wide range of crimes using names like “Live-Long”, “Ballsniffer”, "Top-Shag",

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Air ambulance scrambled as police tape off area

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Man in hospital with serious injuries after a late night stabbing

A police investigation is underway  after a ‘serious assault’, understood to be a stabbing, in Westhoughton left a man in hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to The Pewfist at around 11.40pm on Wednesday, July 31. Residents were

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Bolton Wanderers closing in on deal for Hungary international Szabolcs Schon

HUNGARY international Szabolcs Schön is completing his medical ahead of a proposed move to Wanderers. Representatives of the 23-year-old left-sided midfielder have posted clips of the player in England, with sources in Hungary confirming that he

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League One round-up: Thursday's transfer news and gossip

A look at some of the latest news and gossip from around Wanderers division… Northampton sign Stoke winger Liam McCarron has joined Northampton from Stoke for an undisclosed fee after impressing while on trial with the Cobblers. The 23-

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Boy, 17, charged with murders of Southport girls named in court

A 17-year-old boy who is charged with the murders of three girls killed in the knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport has been named as Axel Rudakubana after a judge lifted reporting restrictions. He appeared at a hearing

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Wanderers preparing for dress rehearsal at Port Vale... But are they ready?

THE final dress rehearsal is nearly here for Bolton Wanderers and you would certainly be forgiven for wondering if all the main roles have been filled. When the curtain goes up at Leyton Orient a week on Saturday it is unlikely the Whites will

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Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month

Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday later this month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this

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Netflix to axe more than 60 titles from its UK streaming service in August

From Gladiator and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom to Madagascar and The Devil Wears Prada there are some big name movies and series leaving Netflix in August.  Each month the popular streaming service removes a wide range of movies and series,

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Aldi announces plans to create 1,000 jobs as new stores open

Aldi is set to create 1,000 jobs in new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which has more than 1,020 stores, currently employs over 45,000 people. Roles available will include managerial

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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today

We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more

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SOUTHPORT STABBINGS: Teenager appears in court charged with murder of girls

A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of three girls who were stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The teenager, from Banks in Southport, appeared in the dock at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court charged with three

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'Right step for me' - Shoretire relishing new challenge overseas

Former Wanderer Shola Shoretire had to make a “tough decision” as he embarks on a new challenge in Greece. Shoretire has signed for PAOK on a free transfer following a long association with Manchester United, having progressed through the youth

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Homeowners can use this £1.79 hack to keep rats away from fences and gardens

Rats can be a nuisance especially when they make themselves very comfortable in our homes and gardens. Keeping them away in the first place can be difficult but a pest control expert has shared a cheap hack that can keep them away from your property

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AS IT HAPPENED: Delays due to multi-vehicle crash on motorway

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Appeal after sexual assault on train to Manchester Piccadilly

Police  want to track down this man in connection with their investigation into a serious sexual assault on a train to the city centre. The incident happened on a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly at around midday on June 24.

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Fire breaks out at Travellers Camp in the early hours with an investigation underway

A fire broke out at Gypsy and Traveller Camp last night, which destroyed a lodge and damaged another. Firefighters were called to the site, which has no residents living on it, just before midnight and remained on the scene into the early hours

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Young dad was found dead at home after struggling with mental health

A young dad died after struggling with his mental health, an inquest has heard. Joshua Atkinson, 22, was found dead on April 13 this year at his home on Harwood Crescent in Tottington. At the time of his death, he was living alone, was not 

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Police issue urgent warning as temperatures rise in Bolton

Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton divisions are warning members of the public of the danger of moorland fires. Sergeant Zach Keneally of GMP’s Bolton North division sent out a message reminding members of the public of a legal Public Space Protection

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School with 'welcoming, warm atmosphere' helps all pupils to succeed

A Bolton school has been recognised for its "welcoming, warm atmosphere" helping all pupils to succeed. University Collegiate School (UCS) on Deane Road has achieved the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM).  UCS was recognised for its "transformation

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'Not possible' to start work revamping historic town hall this summer

Starting much anticipated works to revamp a historic town hall has “not been possible” this summer. The £3.5M works to bring Westhoughton Town Hall back into use have been heavily trailed in recent years, with offices, a restaurant and café all

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Man carried out 12 thefts including taking £120 worth of Toblerone

A Bolton man carried out 12 thefts from shops, including taking 24 Toblerones worth more than £100 and chocolate-shaped game controllers. Joshua Grimshaw targeted the Card Factory at the Breightmet Retail Park in May this year. The 28-year-old

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Five free and cheap things to do in Bolton and beyond this August

With the summer holidays in full swing, we have broken down five free and cheap things for families to indulge in across the borough, from museums to inflatables.  These places and events are either free or not a significant amount of money to

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Actors to enjoy red carpet treatment in Bolton at glittering awards ceremony

Actors will enjoy the red carpet treatment after scooping an impressive 19 nominations for the glittering Bolton Amateur Theatre Awards (BATS). Tyldesley Little Theatre (TLT)  entire 2023/24 season has been recognised, starting with a popular 1970s

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Bolton man avoids prison after racially abusing police officer

A Bolton man has been given a suspended sentence for racially abusing a police officer and possessing a knife. Aaron Grundy, of Belmont Road, Bolton, was sentenced at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on July 18, after he pleaded guilty to possessing

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Luke Southwood wants to make up for lost time after Wanderers bow

LUKE Southwood admits it has been a frustrating start to his time with Bolton Wanderers – but he is now eager to make up for lost time. The goalkeeper signed this summer having fractured his fibula on the final day of last season playing for Cheltenham

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Shakers boss McNabb pleased as goals flow against Padiham

Bury boss Dave McNabb says some of his side’s play was “a joy to watch” during their emphatic 5-1 win at Padiham. Bebeto Gomes bagged a brace, with Iyrwah Gooden, Sam Coughlan and Rustam Stepans also getting on the scoresheet as the Shakers secured

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Councillor on attack over state of grassy green spaces

An Astley Bridge councillor attacked the council over its grassy green spaces saying the town is in "a mess". Hilary Fairclough asked two questions on the issue over the course of a meeting at the town hall last week. Cllr Fairclough, an Astley

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Don't be fooled by the cars, photo is of Bolton in the Seventies

Vintage cars speeding through the centre of Bolton but it is not all it seems. Vintage cars on Bradshawgate, Bolton, June 1977 (Picture: Newsquest) Take a look at some of the shops in the background and you’ll soon realise that this photo

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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain

The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having

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Young people learn about hate crime and what to do if you see it being committed

High school pupils across Bolton learned about hate crime and how to deal with it thanks to not-for-profit social enterprise UK Funding Futures. The organization, co-founded by award-winning beauty business owner Hayley Darroch, spoke to 40 students

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Bolton Wanderers hoping for European transfer boost by the end of the week

WANDERERS are hopeful that the conclusion of this week’s European qualifying rounds will edge them nearer to a pair of new signings. Ian Evatt has had to wait patiently for his targets to become available at home and abroad this summer but has

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Remembering the lives lost in one of the country's worst mining disasters

The men and boys who lost their lives in one of the country's worst mining disasters will be remembered this weekend. Historian Alan Davies will speak about the Pretoria Pit Disaster as he leads people on a lecture tour of what used to be the mine

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Travellers plea to stay in Bolton as they set up camp in new location

Travellers who were evicted from a site in Bolton have once again reiterated their desire to stay in the town and also to return to the site in Moses Gate. The local authority closed down the official Gypsy and Traveller Site, known as Crompton

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Warning over criminals using online selling sites to steal from unsuspecting users

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are warning of an increase in criminals using online selling sites to steal from unsuspecting users. Neighbourhood police officers issued an alert about the trend affecting websites such as eBay and Facebook Marketplace

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Top Gear presenter calls crash 'life-changing'

 Top Gear presenter, Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff, has hinted he could speak about his ‘life-changing’ car crash. The Lancashire-born former England cricketer was badly hurt after a 130mph crash in Dunsfold Aerodrome in December 2022. Flintoff

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Inquest into tragic deaths of Ryanair pilots on M62 formally opened

The inquest into the deaths of two Ryanair pilots who were killed after a fatal crash on the M62 has formally opened. At 5.31am on Thursday, July 11, Matthew Greenhalgh and former Bolton School student Jamie Fernandes, captain and senior first

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Nephew's touching tribute to uncle which will make a difference to others

A Bolton golfer undertook an impressive feat of completing 72 holes in a single day to raise funds for Parkinson's UK on June 24. Joshua Polding from Bromley Cross, Bolton performed the challenge at Turton Golf Club in honour of his late uncle,

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Bolton 'to resist' any movement of powers to Greater Manchester

Bolton “will resist” any move to transfer power away from the borough and towards Greater Manchester, the town hall has heard. This comes with the new government planning an “English Devolution Bill” which will give bodies like the Andy Burnham

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Man died on flight to Manchester Airport after heart attack on holiday

A former factory worker died on a flight to Manchester Airport days after he had a heart attack on holiday. Terence Mason died on a flight from The Gambia on April 18 after a two-week trip with wife Anne Mason. Mr Mason, 72, had a heart attack

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Store's big giveaway on the hour every hour over 3 days in Bolton

Customers have the chance to bag a £10 voucher at Bolton Poundstretcher to celebrate its new management. The store on Manchester Road is running the promotion over three days. Customers who shop in-store on Friday 2, Saturday 3, and Sunday

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Heartless thieves steal hundreds of memorial plaques commemorating loved ones

More than 800 metal memorial plaques have been stolen from Overdale Crematorium overnight ( Tuesday 30 July). The plaques commemorate loved ones who have been cremated at Overdale and are displayed on stones at the site, which is adjacent to Heaton

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Bumpy Bolton centre cycleway improved with new surface

A cycleway in Bolton town centre has been improved with a new surface. The cycle path outside Bolton station was considered too bumpy – with a new surface installed on Sunday, July 28. Sign up to our newsletters to get the latest stories sent

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Update on 'stalled' £20M fund to remodel Bolton town centre

A “stalled” £20M fund to remodel Bolton town centre will still go ahead despite the change of government, town hall has heard. The £20M was granted as part of the last Conservative government’s “levelling up” fund to be used for projects like redeveloping

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Bolton MP meets 'leading charity' to support rule of law in Hong Kong

A Bolton MP has met with representatives from a leading charity to support people from the Hong Kong community. Phil Brickell, MP for Bolton West, says that this comes after he was contacted by people from the community in his constituency.