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Community walk around Clifton Country Park becomes popular among locals in Bolton
During the pandemic, many local communities came together to support one another, helping those who were affected by the many lockdowns that took place. As we were almost confined to our homes, many communities organised outdoor group activities
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Driver stopped from 'buying more alcohol' by off duty police at petrol station
A driver was arrested after being stopped from buying alcohol by two off duty police officers. Police reported on the afternoon of Monday October 14 that the man had been driving a Ford Mondeo before stopping at a petrol station in Radcliffe.
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Police release images of two men after early morning assault
POLICE are appealing for information regarding a reported assault in Leigh. On Friday, October 11, Greater Manchester Police released images of two men that they wish to speak to concerning a reported assault in July. At around 3am on Thursday
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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has discovered a "super rare" animal "that shouldn't be in the UK" hiding up in Scotland. The Kookaburra is a type of bird native to Australia. It is part of the kingfisher family and is well-known for its distinctive
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Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll lands new BBC show with huge name
Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll has landed a brand new BBC sitcom that will star a huge comedy name. The 69-year-old has played the iconic matriarch Mrs Brown since 2011 and has consistently pulled in audiences of over 10 million.
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Fury as commuters notice 'London to Manchester Uber' is cheaper than the train
Commuters have gone into meltdown after someone claimed they had found an Uber from London to Manchester that was cheaper than the train. Train prices have been on the increase in the UK for some time, making them a contentious issue amongst those
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Experts share 4 tips on how to prepare your boiler before turning heating on
Colder temperatures are now finally emerging in the UK this year after a relatively mild start to autumn and many people might be in the mood to put the heating on. However, it is vital to ensure a few checks are completed before this is done,
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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report issues logging into platforms
Thousands of internet users have reported issues signing into Facebook and Instagram. At the time of writing, over 2900 people have reported issues on Facebook with a further 2000 people having similar complaints on Instagram 55% of users have
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Wanderers drawn away at Walsall in FA Cup opening round
Wanderers have been drawn away at League Two side Walsall in the opening round of this season's FA Cup. The Whites' last match against the Saddlers was a 2-1 victory in March 2021 thanks to goals from Kieran Lee and Eoin Doyle. First-round
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Ian Evatt handed three-game ban by Football Association for Shrewsbury red card
IAN Evatt has been hit by a three-game ban after being found guilty of misconduct by the Football Association. The Wanderers boss will not be on the touchline for fixtures against Burton Albion, Birmingham City and Peterborough United following
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Market Place Shopping Centre evacuated due to 'emergency'
Market Place was evacuated due to "an emergency" at the shopping centre today. There was an alarm and an accompanying announcement at 1.45pm on Monday. The shopping centre was evacuated and there were shoppers out on Corporation Street and
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Strictly star Wynne Evans 'heartbroken' over 'stupid joke' with Katya Jones
Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has said he is "absolutely heartbroken" after a "stupid joke" left viewers concerned that his professional dancing partner felt “uncomfortable or offended” on Saturday night's show (October 12). It comes after
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200 million phones and computers in UK left to gather dust
We are officially a nation of tech hoarders, as over 200 million unused devices, such as phones and computers, sit in our homes gathering dust instead of being recycled, refurbished or rehomed. The average Brit keeps at least two old phones stashed
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Woman in her 30s dies after being hit by car on main road in Bury
A woman in her 30s has died from her injuries after being hit by a car in Bury earlier this month. Flowers with messages reading “Fly high Amy” are attached to a lamppost on Manchester Road, next to where the incident happened on October 2, at
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INTERNATIONAL FANS' VIEW: A fine Finn-ish in Helsinki
The latest leg of the Follow England Away tour found fans descending upon Helsinki from all directions. Connections via Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stockholm abounded but my favourite was a flight to Tallinn and then the ferry across to Helsinki.
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Wanderers prospect scores spectacular first senior goal in League Two loan
WANDERERS youngster Max Conway provided one of the weekend’s best goals in the EFL – and is hoping to add to his highlight reel during a loan spell with Crewe. Watched by his family, the 21-year-old wing-back scored his first professional goal
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ITV to air The Girls Aloud Show: Live at The O2 to mark bands return
ITV has announced that it will be airing a special recording of Girls Aloud live at the O2. The pop group went on tour across the UK earlier this year to celebrate Girls Aloud's rich back catalogue and all the ground-breaking success they have
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Runcorn take the points to end Colls’ unbeaten run
Atherton Collieries fell to a first defeat in three games as Runcorn Linnets ran out 2-1 winners at the Dreams2Reality Stadium last Friday night. Goals from Jack Grundy and Taylor Bowen were enough for the visitors, despite a late Alex Doyle goal
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Investigation underway after back street resembles a tip
A back street resembled a small tip after a 'disgusting' case of fly-tipping which took the council THREE hours to clean up this morning. (Image: Leah Collins) A mound of rubbish containing everything from planks of wood, furniture to children
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£5 cinema deals and what's on at Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and more this Halloween
Cinema fans can look forward to seeing both old and new horror films and family favourites this Halloween – if they dare. It’s spooky season and if you’re looking for an activity to get you in the spirit, a trip to your local cinema could be ideal
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Garden expert shares 2 ways you can avoid patchy grass and help your lawn grow
As the seasons change, you might be wondering how to keep your garden and lawn looking as best as it can during the colder and wetter months. If you’re searching for easy ways to help your lawn stay healthy and avoid going patchy, look no further
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Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
The Royal Mint has announced The Snowman will be depicted on a 50p coin and a gold version will be hidden inside one of its advent calendars for a lucky customer to find on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable
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Woman's bizarre warning sign that told her cancer was crushing her heart
A woman is urging people to get unusual symptoms checked out after a small rash on her leg turned out to be a warning sign that she had a cancerous tumour lurking inside her chest - 'crushing' her heart even while she got engaged. Jessica Hamersley
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Strictly's Katya Jones says Wynne Evans' hand incident is 'complete nonsense'
Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones has addressed concerns she was made to feel “uncomfortable or offended” during Saturday’s show (October 12) by her celebrity partner Wynne Evans. It comes after a clip that showed the professional dancer moving
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Gregg Wallace addresses allegations of 'inappropriate comments' towards woman
MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has responded to allegations of “inappropriate sexual comments” he allegedly made to a female member of staff at the BBC in 2018. It has been reported the 59-year-old made “inappropriate sexual comments” on the game
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Heinz launches new ‘British’ baked beans flavour which has excited fans
Heinz has bean (pardon the pun) on one recently in terms of new flavours. From a Monster Munch Mayo to Spaghetti Carbonara in a tin, their ‘abominations' have fallen short of the mark with fans. However, the brand’s latest offering puts a
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British Airways cancels hundreds of long-haul flights due to Rolls-Royce delays
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of long-haul flights due to issues related to the delivery of engines and parts from Rolls-Royce. The Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur and Gatwick-New York JFK routes are among those impacted. Alongside that, one
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Autumnal warmth coming to UK with highs of 20°C - what will we see in Bolton?
Forecasters predict there could be highs of up to 20°C in the UK this week, with Bolton also getting a share of the warm weather. Southern parts of the country are expected to creep into the 20s and possibly higher as the week goes on. It's
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Dewhurst finishes sixth as he leads Burnden home at Gin Pit
The Gin Pit 5 was steaming with Burnden Road Runners last weekend and Matt Dewhurst was the first member to finish for the club in 31mins 3secs, achieving sixth position in a field of 171. Named in honour of the area of Gin Pit Colliery, (the word
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Bolton MP raises hospice funding problem in House of Commons
A Bolton MP has called on the Prime Minister to ask what action is being taken to make sure hospices can be "put on a sustainable financial footing". Bolton West MP Phil Brickell, addressed Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions in the
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Bolton Wanderers confirm stance on free squad place and Luke Matheson future
WANDERERS have shelved plans to fill the final spot in the squad with a free agent and are now focussed on January recruitment, says Ian Evatt. Attempts to sign ex-Leeds United defender Liam Cooper last month were thwarted when the 33-year-old
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IN PICTURES: Gruelling cycle challenge back in town as cyclists crowned
One of the most gruelling annual cycle challenges was back in Ramsbottom this weekend. First originating almost 100 years ago, the Ramsbottom Rake Hill Climb took place on Sunday, October 13 and this years event saw 63 riders take part. Gemma
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The former Wanderers who made their way into tonight's FA Cup first round draw
MATT Taylor’s Wealdstone progressed to the FA Cup first round with a 4-1 win against Gosport – giving him the chance of a Wanderers reunion in tonight’s draw. The former Bolton midfielder, now in charge of the National League side, watched as Alex
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The Sixth Form Bolton launch leadership programmes
The Sixth Form Bolton has launched its 2024 student leadership programmes. The programmes, comprising the Women into Leadership and Prosper schemes, aim to enhance students' leadership skills, confidence, and networking abilities. Sandra McMannus
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New community hub launched in Bolton
A new community hub has been launched in Bolton. The project is the result of a partnership between Endeavour, a charity supporting those affected by domestic abuse, and Irwell Valley Homes, a not-for-profit social landlord. The Endeavour Hub
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Man who reunited with long-lost friend enjoys visit from old pal as he battles cancer
A man who was reunited with a long-lost friend after an appeal in the paper has had an "enjoyable" visit from his old pal to help raise spirits as he battles cancer. Ken Holt, 75, who used to live in Bolton but is now based in Preston, has been
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Major change to what people can recycle in Greater Manchester announced
A big shake-up of recycling is coming to nine Greater Manchester boroughs from today, Monday, it has been announced. The move means residents in Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford will now be able
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Bolton dad chased rioters with a hammer after they 'set upon' his van
A dad from Bolton chased rioters with a hammer after they set upon his van while his children were on board. Daniel Robinson, 40, was driving his van along Great Moor Street on August 4 this year when a group of "around 20 youths" surrounded him
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Does anyone remember the seats under the street light on Chorley Old Road?
The top of Chorley Old Road is deserted in this pre-war photo of Bolton. Chorley Old Road, Bolton, 1938 (Picture: Newsquest) Taken in 1938 it shows the tram from Bolton to Montserrat about to negotiate a sharp bend. The picture was taken
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Property consultancy wins contract to manage Bolton estate
A property consultancy has won a contract to manage the Woodland Trust's largest estate in England, which is situated in Bolton. Fisher German, based in Knutsford, will be handling the estate management of the vast Smithills Estate. The three-year
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Popular school's big change brings huge benefits to young people says head
The headteacher of a school which took the dramatic step of banning mobile phones on its campus said it has had a significant benefit for pupils. Turton School implemented the ban fully for its secondary school pupils only - not sixth-formers
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The Bolton News launches competition to find best curry house
Everyone loves a good curry...and there are plenty of places in the borough to go for one. The Bolton News is now giving readers the chance to vote for the "Best Curry House 2024" in the borough. Nominations will open today, Monday, October
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Key vote held on scheme to set up £200K pensioners winter support fund
A proposal to take money out of area budgets across Bolton to set up a new £200,000 fund to support pensioners has been approved. The motion was put by Cllr Sean Fielding to a full meeting of the council after a wide-ranging backlash against the
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'Rat droppings' and 'rancid food' found at takeaway with one-star hygiene rating
"Rat droppings" were found on the floor behind a Bolton takeaway's chicken preparation area and "rancid food" was discovered in a freezer. Chkn Stop, a takeaway restaurant on 428 Halliwell Road, scored "major improvement necessary" after it was
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New MD appointed to lead multi-billion-pound railway project
A new managing director has been appointed to lead a multi-billion-pound railway electrification scheme. James Richardson, who is currently a managing director of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture delivering the HS2 London tunnels, will
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Law firm unveils 'hugely deserved' senior promotion
A law firm has announced a “hugely deserved” senior promotion for a key member of its team. Clough & Willis, based in Little Lever and Bury, says its has promoted John Parker from conveyancing solicitor to senior associate. Having joined the
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Boy taking on challenge for 'dogs with poorly legs' - and gets backing from TV star
A five-year old boy who “wants to help dogs with poorly legs and no home” is set to take on a tough challenge - and has received huge backing from TV star Gemma Atkinson. Rory Chapman, from Salford, is getting ready to take on Lidl Mudder, a one-mile
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'Superb' £2.5m sports pitch, facilities and lecture hall takes school to next level
Students are enjoying the benefits that a "superb" £2.5m sports pitch complex has brought to their school. University Collegiate School (UCS) on Deane Road unveiled the multi-use games area (MUGA) in September. The project was funded by the
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Law firm joins charity campaign to 'give back to community'
A Bolton law firm has joined in with a charity campaign aimed at helping people get professional wills written. Spencer Churchill Law, based on Lower Bridgeman Street in the Haulgh, is well known for its expertise in wills and probate. It will