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One Direction members ‘devastated’ and will miss Liam Payne ‘terribly’
Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates have said they are “completely devastated” and will miss the singer “terribly”. Payne, 31, who found fame on The X Factor with the boy band, died after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel in
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‘Largest and brightest’ supermoon of the year set to delight skygazers
Skygazers in the UK are set to be treated to the “largest and brightest” supermoon of the year on Thursday evening, astronomers say. This month’s full moon, called the Hunter’s Moon, is the third of four supermoons in 2024. During this time
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PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE: Hear from Evatt and Dacres-Cogley
Hear from Ian Evatt and Josh Dacres-Cogley ahead of Wanderers' League One clash with Burton Albion.
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Cadbury chocolate discontinued 20 years ago returns to B&M with a twist
A Cadbury chocolate bar, discontinued in the UK around 20 years ago, has returned to B&M stores across the UK with a slight twist to it. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme
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Six miles of queues on M62 as two lanes closed following crash
MOTORISTS are being warned of long queues on the motorway this afternoon rush hour, Thursday. Two lanes are currently closed on the M62 heading westbound due to a crash. The incident occurred close to junction nine for the A49 Newton Road,
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Motorcyclist jailed for killing loving family man in road collision
A MOTORCYCLIST has been jailed after fatally colliding with a 71-year-old pedestrian. At around 9:30pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Daniel Rimmer was riding his motorbike along Haigh Road, Aspull, on a wet and dark evening. Travelling at high
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'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value
We should all be checking our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for almost 400 times its face value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of
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EastEnders legend looks unrecognisable in terrifying new role
EastEnders legend Anita Dobson looks totally unrecognisable in a terrifying new role on Channel 4's Generation Z. The actress, who left the popular BBC soap opera 36 years ago, is now starring in the new series alongside other stars like Sue Johnston
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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death in first statement
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” over his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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TEAM NEWS: Wanderers still running checks to see if Eoin Toal can face Burton
WANDERERS are seeking a second opinion on the head injury sustained by Eoin Toal on international duty with Northern Ireland. The centre-back reported some dizziness during last weekend’s 0-0 draw against Belarus but was passed fit by the national
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Police release statement after emergency services called to disturbance
A huge emergency response attended the University of Bolton today after reports of a 'man on a roof'. Police and fire services were at Deane Road following reports of a disturbance. And it emerged that a man had scrambled the roof of a university
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Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs
Ministers have been urged to consider raising taxes petrol and diesel cars so that they can reduce the “premium” associated with electric vehicle purchases. A report by the Resolution Foundation recommended that this action is taken if “concerns
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Unnecessary plastic rampant in UK supermarkets, research reveals
Over half of supermarket food and drink is packaged in unnecessary plastic, according to new analysis which has highlighted up to 29.8 billion unnecessary pieces of plastic are being produced annually. A quarter of food and drink companies are
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RECAP: Large emergency service presence in Bolton town centre
3:22pm We are closing the live blog here. Thank you for joining us. The latest on this incident, along with other news
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Mum issues washing machine warning to parents after explosion
A mum is warning parents not to let their children 'watch' the washing machine - after her's 'exploded' and left her son dripping in blood. Amie McCarthy nearly collapsed when she turned her head to find her 15-month-old toddler covered in blood
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Daisy boss Hill eyeing progress in Vase on home soil
Daisy Hill will be looking to continue their recent good form when they host local rivals Ashton Town in the FA Vase first round at the Plumb Factory Stadium tomorrow night (7.45pm). A hard-fought 1-0 win against Skelmersdale United on Monday night
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Why Burton Albion must 'learn quickly' ahead of Bolton clash
Mark Robinson says his Burton Albion side must “learn quickly” following a slow start in League One. The Brewers are still waiting for their first victory of the campaign and find themselves in the relegation zone. There was plenty of change
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Bin set alight at park in Bury
A bin was set on fire in a park in Bury on Tuesday night. A crew from Bury Fire Station was sent to the blaze at 9pm after the bin was reportedly set alight in Clarence Park. Firefighters were in attendance for around 10 minutes. The incident
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Man taken to hospital after concern for welfare incident
A man was taken to hospital after a concern for welfare incident in Bury on Tuesday night. Police, paramedics and the fire service were sent to Fairy Street at around 10pm. Ambulance services and rapid response vehicles arrived after the police
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Warning about 'suspicious' man reported in Leigh
POLICE have issued a warning following reports of a suspicious man in Leigh. On Wednesday, October 16, Greater Manchester Police were contacted by a concerned member of the public to report a "suspicious" male who had been approaching lone females
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Bolton School old boy's tribute to Liam Payne who supported him after tragic death
Bolton School old boy has paid tribute to former One Direction band member Liam Payne. Liam, 31, fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital before medics confirmed his
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Busy country road blocked due to broken down vehicle - recap
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Ex-Bolton defender takes up coaching role at Championship club
Former Wanderer Paul Robinson has taken up the role of assistant coach at Championship club Watford. Robinson joins Tom Cleverley’s backroom staff at Vicarage Road, with Javier Pereira departing the Hornets. The 45-year-old began his playing
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Ex-One Direction star Liam Payne's last social media post hours before his death
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media. Local police said the 31-year-old fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo
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Ngamba receives another award after Paris success
Paris 2024 boxing bronze medallist, Cindy Ngamba, has won the Sport Award at the 2024 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar. The Bolton boxer, who trains with the GB Boxing Olympic squad in Sheffield and represented the IOC Refugee
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Borough towards bottom of table for electric car chargers
Bolton is up against it in terms of its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) according to figures from the government and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The borough is towards the bottom of the table for Greater Manchester for
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Josh Sheehan on 'clever' tactical changes and the way forward at Wanderers
JOSH Sheehan refuses to accept Wanderers’ style makeover at the start of the season was a wasted exercise. Efforts were made over the summer by Ian Evatt and his coaching staff to change the shape of the team, chiefly as a response to the patchy
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Charity takes properties off market after tenants voice fears over prospective sales
A charity has taken more than 20 properties in Bolton off the market after tenants voiced their concerns about the prospective sales. Neighbours at the site on Canons Close said they were shocked and fearful when the property's owner, East Lancashire
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Ian Evatt demanding 'focus' to solve Bolton Wanderers' set piece woes
IAN Evatt has called for focus from Wanderers as they resume action after the international break – and attempt to tackle their issues from set plays. Only Bristol Rovers have conceded more goals per game from corners and free-kicks in League One
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Boss said firm's turnover was £200k to get £50k loan - despite it only being £354
A boss from Bolton whose company received a £50,000 government loan stated her firm's annual turnover was £200,000 - despite it only being £354. 1SR Limited, listed as a vehicle rental company, which was incorporated in March 2018, received the
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Bury boss keen to kick on after tough end to FA Cup journey
Bury boss Dave McNabb is proud of his side’s FA Cup run - and is keen to build on that momentum going forward. The Shakers consistently defied the odds but eventually missed out on a place in the first round proper by the slimmest of margins following
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MP vows to 'protect constituents from ugly masts' following telegraph pole debate
A borough MP has called for action after concerns from residents about the installation of telegraph poles across Bolton. Bolton West MP Phil Brickell has branded the masts, which have been put up around the borough by telecommunications companies
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New 400-person cocktail bar with karaoke rooms coming to Manchester city centre
A 400-person capacity cocktail bar with karaoke rooms is set to open in Manchester city centre later this month. Simmons Bar will open its doors at premises on Deansgate, where the former Botanist venue stood, with "free bar parties" on October
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Bolton GP's message as she launches campaign to prevent 'tripledemic' this winter
Bolton GP Dr Helen Wall urged people to 'get winter strong' by protecting themselves from potentially life-changing illnesses. The doctor who is also the who is the clinical director for population health at NHS Greater Manchester helped launch
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Work starts to re-route a section of main road to serve employment site
A section of the A6 is to be re-routed as part of a huge employment development. The roadworks, on Chorley Road, north of Bolton, are part of Harworth Group’s Wingates employment scheme. The plans, which were approved by the council last year
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Manchester bus driver who had breast cancer at 49 says "check your breasts"
A MUM-OF-TWO from Manchester is urging everyone to check their breasts after she was successfully treated for breast cancer. Bus driver Joyce Singh, 51, found a lump under her left arm after taking a shower in February last year. She went to her
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Questions over how 'disastrous' loss of land earmarked for new school let happen
The loss of land by Bolton Council which had been earmarked decades ago for a new school has been branded a “disastrous state of affairs.” A planning committee meeting earlier in October how the council had had to give up the land at the Beaumont
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'Happy-go-lucky' man, 38, who was 'loved' died after taking drugs
A "happy-go-lucky" 38-year-old man who was "loved" died after taking a number of drugs, an inquest has heard. Dean Brian Tildsley, who lived on Higher Market Street in Farnworth, was found dead at a property on Car Bank Street in Atherton on May
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Wanderers facing defensive choice for Burton after Toal international knock
WANDERERS will check on Eoin Toal’s condition this morning before making plans to reshuffle their defence for Burton Albion. The Northern Ireland international was taken to hospital as a precaution on Tuesday night after a clash of heads with Bulgarian
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Devastation as 'absolutely perfect' daughter diagnosed with aggressive tumour
A young family has been glued to their daughter's hospital bed after concerns over a "head tilt" was later diagnosed as a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Described as an "absolutely perfect" girl, Heidi began showing signs of illness
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Bolton curry house scoops 'best restaurant' prize at awards
A restaurant owner and his team have expressed their delight after picking up a national award for their work. Abdul Hannan's The Pavilion restaurant in Astley Bridge was a winner in the "Best Restaurant" category at this year's Curry Life Awards