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Big Match Verdict: Wanderers outclassed against high-flyers Birmingham
WANDERERS walked out at St Andrew’s to the crash and bang of fireworks and flames but left the pitch with a whimper after Ian Evatt’s plan to frustrate never quite came off. Tomoki Iwata gave big-spending Birmingham City the lead after just three
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MATCH REACTION: Evatt reflects on 'big moments' in Birmingham defeat
Ian Evatt felt Wanderers failed to make the “big moments” count as they were beaten 2-0 by leaders Birmingham at St Andrew’s. Tomoki Iwata struck an early opener and Jay Stansfield wrapped up the result four minutes from time from the penalty spot
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Costa Coffee reveals 2024 Christmas menu with 10 new items - See the full list
Costa Coffee has revealed its Christmas menu early this year with festive food and drinks coming to its stores across the UK. The coffee shop chain has a variety of new and returning festive items including hot chocolate, lattes, toasties and cakes
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Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home
As the colder weather approaches, some bugs and viruses are more common, including norovirus. Whether you know someone who has suffered from norovirus or it's the first time you've come across it, you might be wondering what it is and the symptoms
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Students gather to raise money for Breast Cancer
Students wearing pink (Image: Minahal Shoaib) Last Friday on 18th September hundreds of students gathered wearing pink for Breast Cancer awareness week. Many students expressed how beneficial this day was for them as they learnt a lot about Breast
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Birmingham City 2-0 Bolton Wanderers
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Banking on romance – swooning Brits splash the cash
Nearly half of singles feel pressure display their financial status on a date, according to new research. Exactly 46% admit they feel obliged to demonstrated how much money they have - potentially leading them to spend beyond their means. The
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Iconic TV star wants to join EastEnders but only under one condition
A beloved Hollyoaks star has revealed he would love to join EastEnders but only under one condition. Replying to a question during an Instagram Q&A, Ross Adams said that his one "non-negotiable" condition would be that his character is related
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Mum urges parents to ban Halloween sweets after daughter's ordeal
A mum is urging parents to follow her lead and ban lollipops this Halloween - as she claims her daughter went 'lifeless' after choking on a 35p Dip Dab lolly. Natasha Middleton took her seven-year-old daughter Maisie Brackley to their local sweet
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The controversial Dad's Army episode that was banned for over 20 years
Dad's Army was a hugely popular show that aired from 1968 to 1977 and in that time has been no stranger to controversy. The BBC programme famously follows the antics of the elderly volunteers of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard Platoon during World
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These are the best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
The northern lights are a series of colourful lights that appear in the sky as swirls, streamers, or curtains. They can be green, blue, pink, or violet. The most impressive auroras occur when the Sun emits really large clouds of particles called
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Appeal underway to find missing man last seen in Wigan
An appeal is underway to help police find a missing man. The man, only referred to as David, 55, was last seen on Bodmin Drive in Platt Bridge at 11pm on Sunday (October 20). As of Tuesday (October 22) morning, police have appealed to any members
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Jokers hijack conversation about NHS's future 'Keep apples away from doctors'
Wes Streeting recently opened up "the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS" to English residents in an attempt to shape a new 10 Year Health Plan. The Health and Social Care Secretary wanted members of the public to be open and
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How Bolton Wanderers could line up against Birmingham City
Wanderers face their toughest test of the season so far with a trip to St Andrew’s to take on leaders Birmingham. Ian Evatt’s men have won four of their last five league games following Saturday’s 2-1 victory against struggling Burton. Aaron
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Bury mum among more than 1,100 people seeking legal action after Cape Verde illness
A Bury woman is among more than 200 UK holidaymakers who are taking legal action after being struck down with illnesses on TUI breaks in Cape Verde - bringing the total number to in excess of 1,100. Lawyers are now representing 1,107 people who
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Wanderers call on ball boys and girls to help pick up the pace at Toughsheet
WANDERERS have called upon their ball boys and girls to help pick up the pace at the Toughsheet Stadium. Ian Evatt is keen to keep delays kept to a minimum when Bolton are in possession and has relayed that message to the young supporters who work
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Boiler expert reveals 7 noises you shouldn’t ignore (and what they mean)
It’s that time of year again – households will be turning the heating back on as summer is now a distant memory and the temperatures are beginning to drop, especially in the evenings. But if you notice unusual sounds coming from your boiler over
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Former Bolton defender Taft retires after '15 incredible years'
Former Wanderers defender George Taft has announced that he is “stepping away from football”. The 31-year-old had been playing in the non-league pyramid in recent years and has now decided to hang up his boots. “Sometimes your body can be telling
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Pie and mash could be given protected status as campaigners push for change
Campaigners are hoping to secure protected status for traditional pie and mash to celebrate the “original fast food”. Former Conservative minister Richard Holden and producers have made representations to the Department for Environment, Food and
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All One Direction albums to re-enter the UK charts after Liam Payne's death
All of One Direction's studio albums are set to re-enter the UK charts after the death of former member Liam Payne last week. The 31-year-old singer passed away after falling from a third-storey balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina. One
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The two key things to be aware of when signing up for a savings account
When signing up for a new savings account you might be tempted to go for the first one that takes your interest. But it can often be worth taking a few extra moments to fully understand what the account has to offer, including two key details.
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Halloween alert to dog owners as PDSA warns of 'conflict, fear or injury'
Dog owners have been warned not to dress their pets up this Halloween, with the PDSA saying it can result in “conflict, fear or injury”. The PDSA were asked whether it was ok to dress pets up for Halloween, and told the questioner that putting
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake
Drivers have been warned that a common mistake could see them void their car insurance and leave them open to £2,500 fines. A number of mistakes could result in you losing your car insurance, leaving you unable to claim for personal and third-party
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'Just no' - Aldi shoppers 'confused' over new Christmas chocolate with a twist
One of the best things about Christmas is indulging in chocolate, from tubs of Roses and Quality Street to Lindt. But will you be treating yourself to a “Chreaster Egg” this year? Aldi has revealed one of its 2024 festive sweet treats in the
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Evatt: “I don’t think we should be compared with Birmingham, they're an outlier"
IAN Evatt knows there is heavy expectation on his side to pick up points against their promotion rivals in League One – but argues that tonight’s opponents Birmingham City are an exception. Peterborough United visit the Toughsheet Stadium on Saturday
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Police carry out a drug bust and uncover a cannabis farm
Police carried out two drug busts over the weekend - and discovered a cannabis farm in one of the properties. Officers are now urging members of the public to pass on any information they have to police. Officers from the South Neighbourhood
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Countdown to Christmas as Leigh's festive festival announced
LANTERN parades, festive markets and live music are among the exciting events planned across the borough this Christmas. Wigan Council's plans for its annual Frost Festival has been announced today, which aims to bring an exciting run of low cost
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Frustration as dogs left 'terrified' amid fireworks going off for hours at night
A Smithills couple have shared their frustration as they have been forced to sedate their "terrified" dogs as fireworks go off for hours at night. Philip Haque, 49, and Stacey Edwards, 45, have lived in the area for three years with their two rescue
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The work police are doing to make Bolton town centre a welcoming place for all
With its theatres, restaurants and an internationally recognised museum, Bolton town centre has something for all ages. Along with Bolton Market, Market Place Shopping Centre, the town provides a good mix of retail and leisure, despite what some
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Third controversial plan for fishing lake in redundant reservoir
A controversial proposal to partially fill in a moorland beauty spot for a fishing lake put on hold in October last year is back on the agenda. A planning application submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council for the redevelopment of Wards Reservoir
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Fine buildings can be seen in this view from Churchgate in Fifties
A view which we suspect may be familiar to many Looking Back readers. Taken in 1957, this photograph shows the top of Churchgate going on to Deansgate in Bolton. View from Churchgate, Bolton 1957 (Picture: Newsquest) On the left is the Swan
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'He is loved and missed' -Tragic death of teenager following asthma attack
A teenager tragically died due to an asthma attack while at a friend's house, an inquest has heard. Cameron Kevill, 19, from Horwich, died in the early hours of May 16 on Singleton Avenue. At Bolton Coroner's Court this week an inquest has
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Pupils walk miles through 'fields and ginnels' with no room on school bus
Children are having to walk up to three miles to and from school through “fields, ginnels and unlit areas” because of a lack of buses. Turton School on Bromley Cross Road has long struggled with issues with the 926 “scholars route” bus service,
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Trainee police officer was 'set up to fail', says sergeant at inquest
A trainee police officer was "set up to fail" according to one of his sergeants. Anugrah Abraham, known as Anu, was aged 21 when he was found dead in Radcliffe on March 4 last year. Anu, from Whitefield, was a trainee police officer with
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Salford Crescent railway station to close for several weekends next year
Salford Crescent railway station will close for several weekends between March and September next year. This is in a bid for improvement works to build a third platform to ease 'traffic jams' and reduce delays. The £21m investment by Network
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Pre-school where 'children feel a real sense of belonging' praised after inspection
A pre-school in Lostock which provides a "nurturing and engaging environment" for youngsters has been praised by the education watchdog. Lostock Playschool at Lostock Parish Centre on Tempest Road provides daycare for children aged between two
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Randell: "We are not playing fantastically but we are keeping the points coming"
WANDERERS may not be at their free-flowing best – but Randell Williams believes it is a big step forward for Ian Evatt’s side that they have still been able to keep results coming. While many are yet to be convinced of Bolton’s promotion credentials
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'Disrespectful to the residents': Frustration over multiple water supply problems
A resident has spoken out about her “frustration” after her home's water supply has been cut off on a number of occasions this year. Astley Bridge locals most recently had to contend with no running water due to a burst water main on Thursday last
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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Birmingham trip
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's League One clash with Birmingham City.
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Search to find best heating installers in the North West
The Heating Installer Awards 2025 have launched their search for the best heating installers in the North West. The competition, now in its 10th year, aims to celebrate exceptional heating installers whose work often goes unnoticed. Previous
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Dacres-Cogley playing down stakes in his reunion with Birmingham City
JOSH Dacres-Cogley shrugged off any emotional backstory involved in his return to St Andrew’s tonight, insisting: ‘This is just about the points!’ The defender was a part of the Blues set-up for a decade, graduating through the academy to make
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Bolton MP says she's 'hit the ground running' with first key role
A newly elected Bolton MP has taken up her first key post looking at “parental rights and closing gender and ethnicity pay gaps". Kirith Entwistle was first elected to parliament for Bolton North East at the general election in July. She has
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Mobile barbershop named among UK's most impressive small firms
A borough mobile barbershop has been named one of the UK's most impressive small firms. Jiggi Mobile Barbershop, founded in June last year by Jignesh Madhavji, from Bolton, made the cut in the Small Business Saturday UK campaign's top 100 list.
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Stagecoach secures 34 nominations for UK Bus Awards
Stagecoach has secured 34 nominations for the UK Bus Awards 2024. The operator has been recognised in 14 of 21 categories, including Culture Change, Recruitment and Retention, and Marketing Campaign of the Year. It has also been shortlisted
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Christmas events won't feature festive markets as 'just one stall holder confirms'
A first of its kind town centre Christmas event this year will now not be featuring market stalls or road closures. Earlier this year Westhoughton Town Council announced that it would be hosting a series of festive events around Market Street starting
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Enjoy a burst of sunshine at the theatre this month
This autumn theatre fans are invited to join a brief bust of sunshine on a remote desert island. Theatre company SS Simon and Jude's ADS is bringing 'All By Myself' in which audiences will enjoy a musical cocktail — served with a slice of comedy