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Bolton residents being asked to consider what family means to them this week
People in Bolton are being asked to consider what family means to them as National Adoption Week highlights that ‘the journey to a family is not always a traditional one’. From today to Sunday, 27 October, Bolton’s local adoption agency, Adoption
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Who left Strictly Come Dancing this week? See the fourth celebrity eliminated
Following this week’s dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing, a fourth celebrity has been eliminated from the 2024 series. Paul Merson and his professional partner Karen Hauer came bottom of the leaderboard with 19 points as part of Saturday's (October
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Acclaimed Bolton theatre company puts out urgent casting call - can you help?
An urgent casting call out has been put out by a Bolton theatre company for actors to star in its production of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. Without the actors, especially men, the show by the acclaimed New Rosemere
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Planes continue to land at Manchester Airport as country braces for Storm Ashley
Planes continued to land at Manchester Airport while the country braced itself for Storm Ashley. Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption as high winds and rain batter the UK. Heavy rain and 80mph winds are predicted in places, with the first
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Overconsumption in the Holiday Season & The Role of the Media
As the holiday season approaches, the festive spirit often brings a wave of consumerism that many find hard to resist. In the UK, the media plays a pivotal role in this phenomenon, promoting an idealised version of the festive season that emphasises
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What you can and cannot recycle under new bin rules
Households are being reminded of what they can and cannot recycle under new rules which came into force this month. Residents are now able to recycle more plastic items in their burgundy bins Plastic pots, tubs, trays and cartons can now be
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Restoration plans for historic monument which remains shrouded in mystery
It may be one of the area's most recognisable landmarks, but it remains shrouded in mystery and steeped in legend. Two Lads Cairns is situated on Crooked Edge Hill, next to the historic Winter Hill, a popular destination for walkers in and around
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Sort Your Life Out star Mr Carrington shares 10 'savvy' (and easy) storage tips
Struggling with storage in your home for you and your family and can’t think of any solutions? You’re not alone. More and more people are living in smaller spaces, with flats and micro-apartments gaining in popularity. As Brits seek simple
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IN PICTURES: Fun at Camelot Theme Park over the years
Thousands of people travelled from across the North West and even further afield to enjoy the theme park which was named after the castle associated with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table when it opened in 1983. The venue in Charnock
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Sainsbury’s introduces big self-service change for shoppers in latest trial
Sainsbury’s has announced it’s making a big change to checkouts as part of a new trial at some supermarkets across the UK. The grocer is testing "hybrid checkouts” at a handful of stores, where a scanner has been placed on a normal checkout, providing
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BIG MATCH VERDICT: A win's a win for Wanderers... But is this sustainable?
TEN games into the new season and Wanderers have yet to really achieve lift-off. Ian Evatt will draw some comfort from the fact his side are winning games again, his own situation night and day compared with the one he faced last month after a
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Late Ashton strike dumps Daisy out of the FA Vase
A late goal from Ashton Town substitute Lewis Roughley sealed a 4-3 win for his side and ended Daisy Hill’s hopes of progress in the FA Vase on Friday night. Despite a stunning comeback from two goals down, Daisy were eventually undone by defensive
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Williams happy to be Wanderers' Mr Right in scrappy Burton Albion win
VICTORY against Burton Albion was far from perfect – but Randell Williams was still happy to come out on the right side! The wing-back was switched from his regular position on the left to the opposite flank, catering for the absence of Eoin Toal
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All Storm Ashley weather warnings mapped as UK to be hit with 80mph winds today
Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind and rain have come into place as parts of the UK are set to be hit by Storm Ashley today (October 20). Heavy rain and 80mph winds are predicted in areas, with the first named storm of the season “likely
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ALAN HOUGHTON FANS' VIEW: Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Burton Albion
Blue skies and Autumnal sunshine accompanied us as we headed for the Toughsheet to face the Brewers from Burton Albion. The Doombar deliberations were split over the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the next England manager and our poor record against
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Northern urges passengers to 'check before travel' TODAY after services disrupted
Train passengers are being warned to check before travelling in the North West due to widespread disruptions caused by crew shortages and Storm Ashley. Northern has warned that short notice cancellations are expected today. ⚠️Due
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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 week 5 exit leak leaves 'shocked' fans saying 'wow'
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they were “shocked” and “did not see one of those [contestants] coming at all” in the bottom two, as week five results have been leaked online. Newsquest will not reveal the details of which two celebrities
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Sir Chris Hoy says he has 'two to four' years left to live as cancer is terminal
Sir Chris Hoy, one of Britain’s greatest cyclists and Olympians, has announced his cancer is terminal and that doctors have said he has "two to four" years left to live. Sir Chris, who was given a diagnosis last year, said in an interview with
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Police's urgent warning to parents as complaints about fireworks rise
Police have made a direct appeal to parents — asking them whether they know where their children are and what they are up to after increasing reports of fireworks being left off by youngsters. Officers are warning the illegal use of fireworks
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Wanderers fared in their 2-1 win against Burton Albion
WANDERERS (3-5-2). LUKE SOUTHWOOD…6. One important save with his feet from Bennett in the first half, otherwise a really quiet afternoon for the Northern Ireland international. JOSH DACRES-COGLEY…6. Switched to centre-half after the
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Bolton News
The Bolton News has published 13 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Exquisite property on the market - featuring sauna and its own borehole
A recently constructed and "individually designed' high-end five-bedroom property has come on the market. Morris Fold Barn in Slack Fold Lane, Farnworth, is listed online by Hannon Holmes at a guide price of £775,000. This detached home has
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More than 100 new 'park and ride' spaces to be installed along guided busway
A NEW parking facility will soon be installed to support the Guided Busway in Tyldesley. Following ongoing concerns from residents and local traders regarding on-street parking, new parking infrastructure will feature more than 100 park and ride
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New plan to tackle hate crime in light of Middle Eastern conflict
A new plan to tackle hate crime in Greater Manchester has been launched. The GM Hate Crime Plan (2024-2028) aims to tackle hate crime and bring communities together over the next four years. The plan comes after Greater Manchester Police recorded
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Family of Steven Durand issue appeal six years after his disappearance
The mother of a missing man has spoken out on the sixth anniversary of his disappearance. Steven Durand, aged 31, left Chorley on October 19, 2018. Despite sightings in Manchester the following day, all communication and financial activity
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Exploring 'Lancashire's best kept secret' that's steeped in history
When asked where Lancashire’s most scenic areas are, laymen will probably say the Ribble Valley as the main ‘big hitter’, but an often overlooked pocket of our county may be worthy of the same reputation. Trawden Forest is about as close to Yorkshire
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Bolton Mountain Rescue Team called after rider falls off horse
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team were called to farmland in Atherton this week after a fall from a horse. The team were alerted by North West Ambulance Service with paramedics need assistance extricating the casualty. READ MORE: Bolton Mountain
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Major development with nearly 100 new homes 'coming to life'
One of Bolton’s biggest development projects in recent years is “coming to life” with the first of its new homes set to be delivered. The Farnworth Green project aims to build nearly 100 new homes, a mixture of townhouses and flats for rent, at
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Help shape services to help children with ADHD
NHS Greater Manchester is asking the public to share their views on improving children's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) support. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 children and young people in Greater Manchester have ADHD, a neurodevelopmental
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Free train travel for Bolton's war heroes to mark Remembrance Day
Serving military personnel and veterans will receive free rail travel for Remembrance Day commemorations. Train companies will support the Armed Forces community by providing free travel across the country for those attending the annual remembrance
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Residents to receive food and fuel support this winter
Struggling Walkden and Little Hulton residents will be able to apply for help with cost-of-living to cover food, energy and fuel costs through a £2.7 million fund. Salford City Council have announced plans for the allocation of the Government’s
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Bolton Council approves allocation of multi-million-pound support scheme
Children in receipt of Free School Meals are among the biggest beneficiaries of the most recent round of the Household Support Fund. It comes after the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced another six-month extension to the support
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'It's been an incredible journey': Woman honoured just a year after opening business
An Egerton woman has been honoured for the success of her holistic business just a year after she opened it. Sound therapist Susan Cain won the title of Holistic Therapist of the Year award at the Bolton Health and Wellbeing Awards on Saturday,
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Council workers to the rescue after private drain causes flooding in a street
A Horwich street was left flooded with “about four inches” of water because of a drain blocked with “twigs and leaves”. Barford Grove flooded with quick-moving water from 10am to 6pm on Tuesday (October 15) when the borough was hit by heavy rain
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Brighten a rainy day in Bolton with these family-friendly indoor activities
Are you looking for family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day in Bolton? Sometimes it can feel like you do the same things and visit the same places so if you’re looking for some inspiration to change up your free days
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Emergency services called as car ‘rolls over owner’s foot’
POLICE were called to an accident in Tyldesley where a car reportedly rolled over its owners foot. Residents reported hearing police sirens around Hough Lane and Manchester Road at around 10pm on Thursday, October 17. Witnesses also reported
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'If easily offended , stay away' - warning as comedian to take to the stage in Bolton
Those who are easily offended are urged to stay away when Roy Chubby Brown comes to Bolton to perform his own unique brand of comedy. The comedian will be taking to the stage at the Albert Halls on November 14. READ MORE: Albert Halls to allow