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The Last Word: Hear from Ian Evatt, Aaron Collins on the 3-0 win at Port Vale
Hear from Ian Evatt, Aaron Collins and The Bolton News' chief football writer Marc Iles on Wanderers' 3-0 win against Port Vale in their final pre-season friendly.
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State pensioners may 'not survive to see the spring' after vital benefit cut
A pensioner body has urged the government to reverse scrapping the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. The National Pensioners Convention told the Chancellor today her decision means many older people ‘may not survive to see the spring’. Jan Shortt,
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Keely glad to get through heats unscathed in Paris
Gold medal favourite Keely Hodgkinson was relieved to get her Olympics under way after a round of 800m heats on Friday that saw the Atherton star ease through to tomorrow night’s semi-finals. Tokyo 2020 and two-time world silver medallist Hodgkinson
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Match Reaction: Ian Evatt gives verdict on Port Vale win and Szabolcs Schön
IAN Evatt gave new signing Szabolcs Schön a pat on the back after he impressed in Wanderers ’ 3-0 friendly win at Port Vale after just one training session with his new team-mates. The 23-year-old Hungarian, signed for a reported £800,000 from
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B Team step up pre-season with 2-2 draw at Atherton Colls
Wanderers’ B Team drew 2-2 against Atherton Colls in their penultimate pre-season workout before the new campaign. The young Whites went two up after goals from a trialist and Sam Inwood either side of half time, but the non-league hosts managed
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How long does a Blue Badge last? When you need to apply for a new one
Have you been wondering if you’re eligible for a Blue Badge? A Blue Badge can help people park closer to their destination (as the driver or passenger) if they are disabled with a severe mobility problem, have a non-visible condition or a disability
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Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? Rules and exemptions
With the recent rises in council tax bills, you might be wondering what you have to pay as a renter. Council tax bills tend to increase each year, so although the rises in England and Wales are not a surprise, it is not welcome news amid the cost
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Emergency services called out to shopping precinct
Emergency services were called out to a shopping precinct earlier today to help get a man to hospital. A Police car and ambulances were reported to have been behind the Home Bargains just off Market Street and Brackley Street in Farnworth at just
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'Despicable scenes' across the UK as the far right 'spread violence and racism'
Riot police have been involved in face-offs with protesters across the UK amid widespread disorder. Planned demonstrations in cities across the country got underway on Saturday as tensions remain high after the killing of three young girls at a
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FULL TIME: Wanderers ease to comfortable friendly win at Port Vale
WANDERERS got a shot in the arm as they head into their opening League One fixture at Leyton Orient thanks to a convincing friendly win at Port Vale. Three strikers – Aaron Collins, Victor Adeboyejo and Dion Charles – hit the target in a pleasing
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Extra police powers to deal with people 'intent on breaking the law' at protests
Police have been granted special powers to help them tackle people “intent on breaking the law” at what are meant to be “peaceful protests.” The Section 34 dispersal notice has been authorised for Manchester City Centre over the course of today
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Arrest made after car left on its side in horror multi-vehicle crash
A man has been arrested after a horror multi-vehicle crash in Tonge Moor. Ainsworth Lane was taped off on July 31 after a bad crash left a car on its side. It is understood that around six vehicles in total were damaged in the smash. Officers
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Port Vale 0-3 Bolton Wanderers
4:52pm The B Team game finishes 2-2. Another good workout for the youngsters ahead of the new season.
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BBC Strictly's Krishnan Guru-Murthy ‘raised concerns’ about Amanda Abbington
Strictly Come Dancing celebrity Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said he “raised concerns” about fellow contestant Amanda Abbington’s “different” experience on the BBC show last year. Abbington’s former professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has rejected
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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I spent 2 nights in the Dramatic Heart of Wales and this is why it's worth visiting
Living in the Midlands, there are lots of places that I can travel to within 2-3 hours but it’s easy to forget what lovely sights are on the doorstep. Having only visited Wales for a couple of hours for a netball match with my university team,
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Nigella Lawson's 'filthy' hangover cure that could save you from the brink
Nigella Lawson is a renowned food writer and TV cook whose successful television programs have made her a popular name in the UK. Although she struggles with everyday household items such as 'microwave', her eloquent - and unique - diction has
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SECOND XI: Farnworth sides sit neck and neck at the summit
The two Farnworth second XIs cannot be separated at the top of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League Conference Premiership after the latest round of matches. Farnworth and Farnworth Social Circle sit at the top with 104 points apiece, with
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Lostock duo complete an epic 50-mile challenge in Lakeland
Two Lostock AC members, Amanda Smith and Lurdes Corlett, completed the epic Montane Lakeland 50-mile challenge last weekend. This gruelling challenge commences at the northern end of Ullswater and covers tough terrain, visiting Haweswater, Long
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Foley’s fell form as he leads Harriers home at Langdale
Luke Foley was first Horwich Harrier home in the final round of the English Fell Championships at Langdale. Hundreds of the country’s best fell runners descended on the Old Dungeon Ghyll to take on the Blisco Dash, the route taking competitors
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'We want to build Bolton back up' New nightclub and bar opens in town centre
The owners of a new nightclub and bar say they want to "build Bolton back up". Evolution is the latest nightspot to open on Deansgate adding to the growing night-time economy. The club is based in the former bookies on the corner of Deansgate
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Bolton party company hired by Big Brother winner David Potts will make TV appearance
A Bolton party company is set to make an appearance on a national television program later this year. LED Glow Party Hire offers a range of products – including digital photobooths to hire, counting Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts as one
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Supercar and personalised plates recovered from convicted £1.3m fraudster
More than £86,000 has been recovered from a man convicted of a £1.3m property fraud. Shaun Kiely, previous of Helmshore and now of Preston, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2011 for operating a property investment fraud through his company
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Well known Bolton food vendor dropped by Wanderers signs new exciting contract
A Bolton food vendor who was left feeling ‘heartbroken’ after being told she wouldn’t be able to rejoin the Wanderers’ fan zone has seen her fortunes turn around. Sushma Solanki has been running Sushma’s snacks for eight years, joining the Wanderers
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New rum bar set to open in 'quaint village'- a growing food and drink destination
A new bar is set to open in a growing food and drink destination. Sparrows Rum is set to open on Winter Hey Lane, where Wright Costume was previously based. Managers are currently awaiting the result of a licensing application. Wanda
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Concern after Winter Hill mast experiences a 'blackout'
The company which owns the iconic Winter Hill mast has moved to reassure residents after the red lights illuminating the transmitting station went out. Residents noticed the warning lights - which can be seen for miles - had 'switched off' on
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Car park spaces set to be marked out in efforts to improve parking
Parking spaces could be marked out in efforts to improve space on a residential street. The bays will be marked out on Lancaster Avenue in the Claypool area of Horwich. A parking area has been on the street for a number of years, but there
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Summer fun for all in Bolton in the 1990s - are you on a photo?
The summer holidays have traditionally seen a host of fun days, fetes and galas taking place across Bolton over the years. Bolton Wanderers star Julian Darby presented trophies and medals to competitors in the Bolton Lions fun day and gala in
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'He was so likeable, full of humour' tribute to much-loved and well-known businessman
A much loved and well-known businessman has died at the age of 56. John Harrison died in the early hours of Sunday, July 14 with his family by his side following a courageous 18 month battle in hospital. John lived in Egerton and was a familiar
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Football banning orders for Bolton Wanderers fan after disorder broke out after match
Two Bolton Wanderers fans have been issued football banning orders after behaving aggressively when a fight broke out after a under-21s match at the stadium. Leyton Griffiths and Corey Taylor have been banned from all football stadiums for three
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The independent shops that make Bolton town centre special
Bolton town centre may have lost a number of big name stores in recent years, but its independent shops continue to thrive and draw people in. To celebrate Independent Retailer Month we stepped inside four independent shops - which make Bolton
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GM authority issues update on damning report about treatment of people in GMP custody
The region's deputy mayor has issued an update on how she will handle a damning report into Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) handling of people in custody. The Baird Review was released on July 18, which examined how people held in custody by
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Why new signing Szabolcs Schön can open doors for Bolton Wanderers this season
BACK before the pre-season narrative was stolen by niggling injuries and slow-motion transfer chases, the focus had been on how Wanderers would evolve after last season’s play-off heartbreak. Ian Evatt felt confident the squad which had been 90
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Straight From the Stands: New signings and old issues for Wanderers
New boy winging in? by Liam Hatton You could say Bolton fans were a little bit Hungary yesterday with a new signing seemingly imminent (sorry, I will see myself out). Knowing my luck, by the time of publication on Saturday this will be
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Documentary examines devastating death of mother-of-one after festival
An investigation into the devastating death of a mother-of-one after attending a festival was at the centre of a documentary on Channel 5. Stephanie Thorpe, from Farnworth, died after attending the Restricted Forest festival in Blackburn, Lancashire
