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Gogglebox fans claim new family ‘will only last one season’ as viewers divided
Last week, Gogglebox introduced a new family to Channel 4 viewers but it seems some fans have divided opinions about the latest arrivals from Kent. Joining the Gogglebox gang for the new season are married couple Michael and Sally along with their
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The Last Word: Views and analysis on Wanderers' 2-1 win against Burton Albion
Putting a punctuation mark at the end of a long day, The Last Word is here to round-up all the thoughts and analysis of Bolton Wanderers' 2-1 win against Burton Albion. Marc Iles takes you through the round-up, which includes interviews with Wanderers
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Zayn Malik postpones upcoming tour dates after 'heartbreaking loss' of Liam Payne
Zayn Malik has announced he is postponing dates on his upcoming tour after the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. The 31-year-old singer shared a statement on social media explaining the decision and when the tour dates would
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'This is painful' - Strictly fans make complaints just minutes into Week 5 episode
Strictly Come Dancing is now into the fifth week of its 2024 series, but some fans had similar complaints just minutes into its newest episode. The show opens with the judges being announced where they take a seat behind their desks, before the
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'We didn't stay switched on!' - Burton Albion boss Robinson on Bolton defeat
BURTON Abion boss Mark Robinson believes there was plenty to admire in his side’s performance at Wanderers, despite a defeat which leaves them anchored to the foot of League One. The Brewers are the only team in the division yet to win a game but
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MATCH REACTION: Wanderers assistant Crainey on 2-1 win against Burton Albion
STEPHEN Crainey admitted Wanderers were not at their best in beating Burton Albion – but he remains pleased that they could continue their upward trajectory in the table. The assistant boss spoke to local media after a 2-1 win, which came courtesy
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Everything to know on ITV's DI Ray series 2 starring Parminder Nagra
ITV's crime-drama DI Ray will be returning for a second series on the channel very soon, with Parminder Nagra back in the title role. Set in Birmingham, the first series saw Detective Inspector Rachita Ray investigating the murder of a high-profile
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FULL TIME: Wanderers back in the top half after nervy win against Burton Albion
WANDERERS held firm to claim three points against Burton Albion and lift themselves into the top half of the table. Missing the injured Nathan Baxter, George Thomason and Eoin Toal, Ian Evatt had to reshape his side, who after a pleasing start
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Top Gear was ‘very much of its time’ and needs to change says former presenter
James May has said his former show Top Gear was “very much of its time”, and suggested that a change to the format would be needed to bring the motoring series back to TV. The BBC “rested” Top Gear for the foreseeable future after Andrew “Freddie
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How this mum of 6 saves more than £500 at Morrisons using 'amazing' shopping hack
Have you been struggling to keep the cost of your weekly supermarket food shop down lately? One savvy mum has explained how she saves more than £500 a year on her food bills and has shared an "amazing" simple shopping hack to help other families
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Lancashire pubs offering free breakfasts to those enjoying autumn walks
Autumn is undoubtedly the season of walks. And to entice you to make the most of the day, especially the mornings, pubs throughout Lancashire, including in this region, will be rewarding those enjoying a walk with a FREE breakfast throughout October
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When Bolton's set to be battered by rain and 47mph wind as Storm Ashley hits
The North West is set to be battered with heavy rain and strong winds, when Storm Ashley hits on Sunday (October 20). The Met Office has issued an amber weather and yellow warning for wind ahead of Storm Ashley, which covers parts of the UK.
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Liam Payne's sister shares emotional tribute to her 'best brother and friend'
Liam Payne’s sister Ruth Gibbins has said she does not feel “this world was good enough or kind enough to you”, in a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday (October 19) following her brother’s death. The former One Direction star died on Wednesday
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Police update after crash shuts main road, with driver in a serious condition
A motorist is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering a suspected medical episode behind the wheel. Emergency services were called to Higher Market Street just before 10am today after a crash involving a car and a bus. The road was
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Burton Albion
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RECAP: Major road shut after crash involving bus and car
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Bolton singer who shot to fame as part of McFly pays touching tribute to Liam Payne
Bolton boy band member Danny Jones has paid tribute to Liam Payne who tragically died this week. Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, McFly’s Danny, who is from Bromley Cross, said: “It’s super sad. Such a nice human and it was amazing to know the
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out your brain skills
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Cheryl says the death of her son's father Liam Payne is 'earth shattering'
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl has described the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne as “earth shattering”, as she voiced fears over protecting their seven-year-old son Bear. Payne died after falling from a third floor balcony of the Casa
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Use your washing machine during this 'magic hour' to slash your energy bills
Sometimes it can feel like you are using the washing machine non-stop after a busy week when the washing basket is overflowing. With the rising cost of energy bills and the expenses of everyday life, many households will be worried about how much
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Cocaine-addicted detective jailed after stealing almost £400k worth of drugs
A COCAINE-ADDICTED detective who stole drugs with a retail value of almost £400,000 from police stores and supplied them to criminals has been jailed for 19 years. Andrew Talbot, 54, formerly a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) detective constable
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Mercer is first Harrier home on the streets of Manchester
The Manchester Half-Marathon saw several Horwich runners hit the streets of Stretford and Sale with success. More than 18,000 runners finished and Joe Mercer was a splendid 33rd in 1hr 10mins 35secs, while Simon Bruton finished in the top 200 with
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A weekend of half-marathons for athletes in Lostock green
Last weekend was one focused on half-marathons for Lostock AC members with some notable performances. On Saturday morning, six Lostockers took part in the Rivington Trail Half Marathon - a tough 13.1-mile course with a challenging elevation gain
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Primary school youngsters compete in cross country
Youngsters from 45 primary schools across Bolton took part in the annual Cross Country League at Moss Bank Park. Run by School Games organisers, Brian Richardson (St Joseph’s RC High School) and Bernadette O’Hare (Thornleigh Salesian College),
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How pumpkins can attract unwanted pests to your home this Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, you might be wondering how best to decorate your pumpkin or maybe even searching for the scariest costume. Celebrations are set to take place across the UK and it’s important to know the effect that pumpkins
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Family's 2 year wait to fix leak which turned into a sinkhole in the garden
A Bolton family has been living with a leak which developed in to a sinkhole in their garden for over two years. Nathan Spragg moved into his home on Grove Street in Halliwell in May 2021, with his partner and their daughter. The couple chose
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If you went to Bolton Institute of Technology you might spot yourself
Bolton has always been proud of its education establishments and this Looking Back picture selection takes a look at a selection of photos marking one of them. Graduation day for Bolton Institute of Technology students in 1974 (Picture: Newsquest
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STRAIGHT FROM THE STANDS: Assessing a big week for the Whites
A different view for Ian Evatt By Liam Hatton I suppose that one of the benefits of this international break, one which has been magnified more so with the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England boss, means that some of the attention has been
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Wanderers working on plan to better utilise Josh Sheehan in League One - Evatt
JOSH Sheehan’s international masterclass for Wales in midweek has convinced Ian Evatt that Wanderers can get even more from their midfield maestro. Man of the match for his country against Bulgaria, the 29-year-old returns to club level this weekend
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Bolton's popular breweries win gold at for their beers- have you tried them?
Two Bolton breweries swept the board at the Independent Beer Awards – with six gold medals between them. Astley Bridge’s Bank Top Brewery scooped four gold medals and Horwich’s Blackedge Brewery won two in the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA
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Countdown to Christmas as Bolton releases its festival programme
Bolton will shine once again as the "Put Big Light on Festival" returns this year with a display of light art installations from artists. The free festival, which is curated by Things That Go on Things, will take place from December 5 to 8.
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The top 25 moments of Sam Allardyce's Bolton Wanderers reign
TWENTY five years ago today, Sam Allardyce returned to Bolton Wanderers to kick off the most successful spell in the club’s modern history. Already a hero from his playing days at Burnden Park, where he had graduated from the youth team to become
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From a cellar to a shopping centre - how your old electronics are making a difference
Old phones, laptops and broken electronics clutter UK landfills – but one Bolton organisation has been fighting this ‘e-waste’ crisis for three years. In that time, Recycle-IT! has saved 30 tonnes of discarded parts from the tip – using them to
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Town hall bosses increase threshold for gifts they have to declare
Councillors will no longer have to declare gifts up to the value of fifty pounds, Bolton Council has ruled. The recommendation from the Standards Committee to increase the threshold from £25 for declaring receipt of gifts or hospitality to £50
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Thieves used 'keyless technology' to steal £170K worth of Mercedes 'to order'
A pair of thieves stole a string of high-value Mercedes ‘to order’ from driveways worth around £171,000 in total. Joshua Phelps, 28 and Craig Morley, 38, were part of a gang that used “keyless technology” to steal the cars right from their owners
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Man subjected Jewish people to 'vile abuse' and put up posters around Bolton
A man who subjected Jewish people to “vile anti-semitic abuse” and put up posters around Bolton has been jailed. Farnworth man Robert Taylor, 42, filmed himself approaching a Jewish man at a car boot sale in Tyldesley in May 2021, verbally abusing
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MAPPED: All the electric vehicle charging points available to use in Bolton
Electric vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years but without a charger available, they can become pretty useless. So, whether you’re heading out to the shops or you’ve got a road trip planned, you’ll need to know where the local
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Nursery responds after child found wandering the street
A nursery has issued a statement after a child walked out and was found by a passer-by running down the road. Playdays Nursery in Blackrod told The Bolton News additional measures had been implemented following the incident on Thursday. The