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Local shop owners say change is needed to bring Bolton town centre back to life
From its establishment Bolton town centre has seen many ups and downs and with time comes change. For Bolton town centre this means going from bright and bustling to quiet and dismal. Thankfully with the unveiling of a £250m renovation project
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Sometimes a listening ear is all we really need
The mental health crisis among teenagers has reached unmatched levels, with more young people than ever struggling in silence. According to the NHS, one in six children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health problem in
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Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Former Scotland first minister and current Alba Party leader Alex Salmond has died aged 69. Mr Salmond served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000 and
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Police crack down on shoplifting with five arrests made in a day
Police in Bolton continue to crack down on shoplifting in the borough with five arrests made today, Saturday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they have five people in custody on suspicion of shoplifting across Bolton. A 25 year-old woman
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Up for the Cup: Which former Wanderers are looking to get into the first round?
WANDERERS will find out on Monday who they face in the FA Cup first round – but there are still plenty of former players looking to get their team into the hat. Though Ian Evatt’s side have a free weekend, some of the club’s former favourites will
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Fire service warns homeowners about dangers of direct sunlight after house fire
A UK-based fire service has issued an urgent warning to homeowners after direct sunlight was the cause of a fire at a home address. Direct sunlight can still cause fires in autumn and winter despite temperatures feeling colder. Leominster Fire
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Is Deliveroo down? Customers left wondering if they'll receive food orders
Deliveroo customers have reported problems with the website and app this afternoon (October 12). Users of the food delivery service were left wondering where their food was as the app and website began having issues at around 11am, according to
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Man, 24, tragically dies as police called to concern for welfare incident on motorway
A 24-year-old man has tragically died after police were called to a concern for welfare incident on a motorway in Bolton last night, Friday. Officers were sent to the M61 Eastbound near to the Cleggs Lane bridge between Farnworth and Little Hulton
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Owner who 'failed to control dogs' given warning by police
A borough owner who reportedly "failed to control his dogs" has been given a warning by the police. The action has been taken after the owner reportedly "left the dogs unsupervised in a public place", as well as failing to control them. The
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The Impact of the Fashion Industry on the Environment
Originally in New York City, since 1943, Fashion Week has become a world-famous event, capturing the attention of thousands, while brands showcase their unique collections, influencing the latest fashion trends for the next season. The fashion
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Elderly woman dies in 'non-suspicious' circumstances as police called to street
An elderly woman has died in "non-suspicious" circumstances, police have said. Officers were called to Kirklees Street in Tottington yesterday morning, Friday with residents reporting seeing emergency services in attendance. Today, Saturday
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Lostockers join the Parkrun 20th birthday celebrations
Lostockers were out in force for the penultimate race in the Central Lancashire Grand Prix series, the Gin Pit 5-mile Trail Race. The race is organised by Astley and Tyldesley Road Runners and consists of laps around the old Gin Pit Colliery and
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Gilbert and Brindle set category course records at Castle C’Alf
It has been a successful season of racing for the Horwich fell contingent, with top results across the board again. The final race of the Run The Moors GP was the Castle C’Alf - seven miles with 1,600 feet of ascent - last Sunday. The most
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Rotary Club riders raise money for Prostate UK charity
The Rotary Club of Astley recently staged their annual bike ride, in aid of the Prostate UK Cancer charity. Nineteen riders enjoyed a 12-mile ride across Chat Moss, from the Lancashire Mining Museum to Barton Aerodrome and back. The club were
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Astley and Tyldesley take third place in Nationals
Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club riders competed in the fourth and final National Round of the British Youth and Junior League series at Coventry last Saturday - ending the campaign third overall. Last weekend they were fifth on the day
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Chippy offers free food for life in return for a tattoo - but you have to be quick
A Bolton chippy has offered free food for life to its customers - but there is a catch. Chip&Go in Bolton have put on a special offer - get a tattoo of the chippy's logo and you'll be entitled to a meal a day for life. Kev Taylor's tattoo
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Fireworks 'extravaganza' coming to city park
A fireworks 'extravaganza' will be held at Mayfield Park. Freight Island has teamed up with Walk the Plank to host the event at the park. The event will take place across three days, from November 1 to November 3. There will be a 10-minute
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Evatt confident disciplinary action won't affect Wanderers upturn in league form
IAN Evatt is confident that Wanderers will be able to maintain their climb up the League One table even if he is banned from the touchline in the coming days. The Football Association has levelled a misconduct charge at the Bolton boss, following
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Opposition chief whip silenced amid 'disorderly conduct' after green bin question
A senior councillor was ordered to keep silent after a row broke out at the town hall amid alleged “disorderly conduct” at the latest full council meeting. On Wednesday, opposition chief whip, Conservatives Cllr Toby Hewitt, stood to address the
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Straight From the Stands: Our fans have say on Ian Evatt's disciplinary issues
Coming to the end of the road? by Liam Hatton Years ago when I was a kid, my mum had a Vauxhall Nova. It was old, beat up, the engine sounded like it could go at any moment and it was not a reliable vehicle whatsoever. Basically, it broke down
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Legal expert recommends changes after Northern Railcard ‘scandal’
A legal expert has recommended changes after an obscure term and condition led to ticketholders facing fines of more than £400 and a criminal record after using "anytime" train tickets before 10am on Northern services – leading to one MP to call the
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'Watching my tiny grandchildren fight for their lives was heart-wrenching'
A grandmother is organising her fifth annual charity ball to aid premature baby care. Nicola Orrell has raised nearly £60,000 since starting the event. Every penny has been donated to local hospitals, including Royal Bolton and Royal Oldham
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'Beautifully designed' show homes unveiled at major development
Three “beautifully designed” new show homes have been unlocked at a major multimillion pound development over the weekend. The houses, built by Morris Homes, are found at Rivington Park, part of the £200m Rivington Chase development in Horwich
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Bin anger as thousands object to planned £45 waste collection charge
Plans to charge up to 80,000 households £45 a year for bin collections of garden waste were revealed by the council earlier this week. The Labour controlled authority say the new charge would apply to households that "opt in" to have their "green
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Concern over late licence for nightclub in town centre
A new nightclub is up against a lot of opposition to a late licence for its premises in the town centre. Applicants Dale Gregory and Harry Gregory applied for a late licence for Evolution on Deansgate. The application is for the premises to
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Turning the clock back 40 years to life in Bolton's primary schools
If you were at primary school in Bolton in 1984, you’re probably thinking ‘can it really be 40 years ago?’. Well, yes it can and we have the pictures to prove it. Children from the junior classes at St Brendan’s RC School, Harwood, are pictured
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New bus service to connect Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park with Wigan
The first new Bee Network bus service will connect Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park with Wigan. The 615 bus service is set to be launched on Sunday, October 27, providing a transport link to Middlebrook that was lost four years ago. The
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Manchester Airport announces flights to 'one of Europe's hidden gems' for £19
Manchester Airport has announced that it will be launching its first direct flights to “one of Europe’s hidden gems”. Passengers will be able to fly direct to Moldova with Moldovan airline FLYONE from this winter. The flights will operate twice
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Major high street clothes brand to move stores in Bolton town centre this year
The long-anticipated move of a high street giant in Bolton town centre will take place this year. Plans have been in place since last year for Primark to move to Market Place Shopping Centre. The high street clothes shop is currently based
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Concerns over potential presence of hazardous algae after dog dies after park visit
The Environment Agency is "advising" the landowner of a Bolton park after the potential presence of a hazardous algae following the death of a dog. Reports of the blue-green algae in ponds at Cutacre Country Park came after a dog died following
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'Ambitious' dad who was 'looking towards future' died after mental health struggle
A 'positive and ambitious' dad from Bolton who was 'looking towards the future' died after a struggle with mental health issues. Haydn Brown was just 44 when he died on April 9. Mr Brown, who had four children from a previous relationship
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Family of teenager who died after suffering heart defect hold event in her memory
The family of a teenager who died after suffering an undetected heart defect have hosted an event in Ainsworth in her memory. Alex Reid, from Sheffield, was aged 16 when she died in her sleep from the defect. Her family became involved in raising
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Two vehicle smash reignite concerns about notorious junction
A junction where there have been number of crashes is being looked at after yet another smash. A two vehicle crash took place on Chorley New Road with the junction of Winter Hey Lane on Sunday evening at around 8pm. It is currently unclear
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Places to go pumpkin picking as Halloween approaches
Halloween is approaching and with that comes the chance for families to get involved in fun-filled activities, including pumpkin picking. We have selected one popular venue in Bolton to go pumpkin picking and some others in the wider area if you