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McAtee for midfield role? Wanderers boss considers options for Birmingham
JOHN McAtee could be given a chance to prove himself in the Wanderers midfield after captain George Thomason was ruled out until the end of November. The former Luton Town man dropped into a deeper position alongside Josh Sheehan and Kyle Dempsey
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PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE: Hear from Evatt ahead of Birmingham trip
Hear from Ian Evatt ahead of Wanderers' League One clash with Birmingham City.
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Former The Verve frontman officially confirmed as Oasis support act for UK tour
Former The Verve frontman, Richard Ashcroft, has officially been confirmed as a support act for Oasis during their reunion tour. The singer, who is best known for hit songs like Bitter Sweet Symphony, is said to have been "inspired" by brothers
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Wanderers boss Evatt: 'I won't moan about Birmingham City's spending'
IAN Evatt is preparing for the toughest challenge in League One – but refused to make spending power a topic of conversation in the build up to Birmingham City. Wanderers go to St Andrew’s looking to put a dent in the title favourites’ flying start
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Royal Bolton Hospital features on Good Morning Britain amid 'busiest day on record'
The Royal Bolton Hospital was featured on ITV’s Good Morning Britain show today, Monday, as part of the government’s plan to fix a “broken health service". And the show also reported last Monday was the hospital's emergency department's "busiest
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Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis
Popular BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease The journalist, who is well known for fronting programmes like Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV and Daybreak, shared the heartbreaking news on
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Everything to know as Christmas by the Sea returns to Blackpool this winter
While Christmas might seem a while away, it always seems to come around very quickly especially if you’re not prepared. So, if you’re wondering which local events you can go to this Christmas, look no further as Christmas by the Sea is returning
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TEAM NEWS: Evatt confirms Thomason is set for spell out of action
Wanderers skipper George Thomason is set to be out of action until the end of November with a hamstring issue. The 23-year-old midfielder was absent from the squad against Burton at the weekend after picking up the injury in training. “It was
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Boy helped teen killer 'get our stories straight in case we get nicked'
A boy helped a teenage killer “get out stories straight in case we got nicked” after the attacker had stabbed a man to death. Paul Marsh, 49, was stabbed to death by Bolton teenager Jordan Rance, who was 16 at the time, at a flat on Samuel Street
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Giantkillers LR see off Colne to progress in Vase
Atherton LR advanced to the second round of the FA Vase after another giant-killing performance, winning 2-1 against higher-division opposition in the shape of Colne. Both sides looked to attack in the opening stages and Jordyn Fitton’s free-kick
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Clegg’s Colls put to the sword in Staffordshire
Atherton Collieries fell wide of the mark with a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Stafford Rangers in NPL West on Saturday. The Black and Whites struggled to find a foothold from the off, and an enforced change in shape due to an injury to defender
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Birmingham waiting on winger fitness ahead of Wanderers clash
Birmingham are waiting on Emil Hansson’s fitness as they prepare to take on Wanderers at St Andrew’s. The winger limped off 10 minutes into the second half at Lincoln over the weekend as the Blues secured a 3-1 victory. Scott Wright was also
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Coronation Street to kill off legendary character in shocking twist
An icon of Coronation Street is set to leave the ITV soap soon after starring on the show for 27 years. It's reported that bosses at ITV are planning on killing off the character of Les Battersby, played by actor Bruce Jones. Battersby first
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Bike causing 'multiple issues' seized by police with rider reported
A bike that was reportedly “causing issues” in Leigh has been seized by police. Officers from the East Leigh Neighbourhood Policing Team were targeting anti-social behaviour last week through the use of off-road bikes as part of Operation Hurricane
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Woman arrested after 'multiple reports of indecent and lewd acts'
A woman was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after "multiple reports of indecent and lewd acts". On Sunday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a 38-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after officers were
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November
Motorists who fill up at supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's have been issued a warning. Petrol and diesel drivers face a hike under a potential new rule change coming under the Labour Party government. On October 30
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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Severe train delays between Manchester and Warrington as person hit by train
Emergency services are responding after a person was hit by a train between Manchester and Oxford Road this morning, Monday. All services between Manchester and Warrington are currently delayed or diverted and "major disruption" on the line is
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Inspirational schools in Bolton shortlisted for top award
Two Bolton schools are in the running to be crowned the best in the North West. St Peter’s CE Primary School in Farnworth and Green Fold School have been shortlisted for this year’s Educate Awards 2024. The awards shine a spotlight on all aspects
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Quiz fun raises money for Bolton Hospice
A charity quiz match raised more than £4,000 at Bradshaw Cricket Club. The event was organised by Sue Taylor and Jackie Buckley and presented by Mike Buckley and Ray Taylor. In the twelve years the event has been running, more than £35,000
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Honouring Bolton's war heroes who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele
Bolton will be honouring its war heroes this month with a special event in the town’s Queen’s Park. Saturday, October 26 marks the start of the second Battle of Passchendaele in WW1. This was a continuation of a catastrophic struggle that began
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Council votes to triple value of 'bad debt' it can write-off 'without oversight'
Bolton Council has tripled value of “bad debt” officials can write off “without oversight.” Until now Bolton Council officers had the authority to write off a maximum of £5,000 worth of bad debts in each individual case. But at a meeting at
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Cindy Ngamba takes part in Black History Month celebrations with the community
Bolton celebrated Black History Month with a day of music, traditional food and an inspiring talk from Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba. Bolton Black History Group hosted an afternoon of African and Afro-Caribbean music, djembe drumming, hair braiding
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Thousands get aboard Bolton's night bus - with safety being number one priority
Bolton's night bus is proving popular with those working in or enjoying Greater Manchester’s night-time economy -with thousands of people getting onboard in the first month. The Bee Network brought back the night bus in September. It’s the
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'People have had things thrown at them' - work is being doing to tackle hate crime
More than 40 disability-related hate crimes were reported in Bolton this year to August, but many deaf people “struggle” come forward – and a Bolton charity is stepping in. Bolton Deaf Society has become a hate crime reporting centre. D/deaf
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Drug dealer told police he was paid £90 a day for 'selling bud'
A drug dealer was paid to sell cannabis for £90 a day while homeless, a court has heard. Frantisek More, 31, was spotted by a plainclothes police officer in an unmarked car on Ramsbottom Road on November 11, 2022. Bolton Crown Court heard how
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Croal Valley chemical works' site was one of Bolton's worst eyesores
At the time it was described by the Bolton Evening News as “one of the Croal Valley’s worst industrial scenes”. Hall Lane Chemical Works site, 1971 (Picture: Newsquest) This photo from March 1971 shows part of the 33-acre site of the former
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Train operator gives back to the community to help empower women
A dozen TransPennine Express (TPE) volunteers have helped a Manchester women's employment charity. The staff spent a day at Smart Works Greater Manchester, a charity that provides free clothing and interview coaching to unemployed women. The
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Nursery responds after it was ordered to improve by Ofsted
A formerly ‘outstanding’ nursery has been ordered to improve by Ofsted. Future Champions Nursery, at Stocks House, on Chorley Old Road, Horwich, was handed down the rating in a new report published on Friday, October 4, based on an inspection undertaken
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Iconic photographs of working class Bolton inspires a celebration of town's heritage
Iconic photographs of work-class Boltonians has inspired a special workshop open to the public. The creative session draws on the Worktown photographs of the 1930s taken by Humphrey Spender and explores the Mass Observation project's - of which
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A tradition dating back centuries celebrated at historic tower
The magnificent Hoghton Tower provided the spectacular setting to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Side Saddle Association. Members from across Lancashire dressed in their finery gathered to mark the historic tradition of riding side saddle
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Bolton Wanderers facing injury problems ahead of key clash at Birmingham City
WANDERERS face a trio of tricky injury problems as they head to League One leaders Birmingham City on Tuesday night. Club captain George Thomason sustained a hamstring injury in training on Friday and is rated as a major doubt for the game at St
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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