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Family pay tribute to 'larger than life' PT who 'loved life' after reservoir tragedy
A man who died at Dovestone Reservoir 'loved life' and had a 'pure heart' his family have said in a touching tribute to him. Simon Daniels' body was recovered from Dovestone Reservoir on Wednesday (October 23) following a four-day search. Simon
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Bolton restaurant's celebration with fire breathers, dancers and a Rolls Royce
A multi-award-winning Bolton restaurant celebrated its third anniversary with a glamorous launch event. Ayaan’s restaurant at Old Road in Astley Bridge saw more than 500 people gather on Friday night to commemorate its grand re-launch. The
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Police appeal after M6 highway worker left seriously injured in hit-and-run
A HIGHWAY worker putting cones out on the M6 suffered serious facial injuries in a hit-and-run. The man was part of a traffic management crew implementing a closure of lanes one and two on the motorway at around 9.30pm on Friday, October 18 when
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Drivers urged to find alternative route after multi-vehicle crash on motorway
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Police appeal for missing man from Bolton who may be in Chorley
A police appeal has been launched to find a missing man from Bolton. The man, named by police as “David” was last seen in Salford but is from Bolton and may be in Chorley, officers warn. He was last seen at 10.45am this morning, Friday.
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Arrest made after young man seriously injured in stabbing
A teenager has been arrested has been made after a young man was stabbed yesterday, Thursday. Emergency services were called after the attack, which happened in the St John's Court area of Radcliffe at around 3.45pm. Police had been told that
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Bodvarsson hopes to 'find myself again' after joining Wrexham
Former Wanderers striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has joined League One rivals Wrexham on a short-term deal until January. The 32-year-old striker had been searching for a new club since his release by the Whites at the end of last season. Bodvarsson
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WATCH: Johnston speaks to the media ahead of Peterborough test
George Johnston speaks to the media ahead of Wanderers' clash with Peterborough United.
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WATCH: Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Peterborough test
Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's clash with Peterborough United.
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Gang with 'connections across the globe' stole £3m worth of luxury cars to order
A gang from Bolton, Bury and Oldham with “connections across the globe” have been jailed after stealing luxury cars worth more than £3m. The gang, led by Bolton man Asif Hussain, stole the cars in what were often terrifying robberies and burglaries
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A 45-year-old woman has died, can you help police find her next of kin?
Police officers are looking for the next of kin of a woman who died in Farnworth. Rachal Naylor was just 45 when she died on Victoria Street on Tuesday, October 22. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances around Ms Naylor's death
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How Wanderers could line up against Peterborough United
Wanderers will be aiming to bounce back from a tough night at Birmingham when Peterborough come to town this weekend. Ian Evatt’s men were beaten 2-0 by the leaders after goals from Tomoki Iwata and Jay Stansfield either side of half time.
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Wanderers Women looking for Cup revenge against Tranmere
Wanderers Women are looking forward to getting back on the pitch against Tranmere Rovers this weekend. Myles Smith’s side were due to face Morecambe Reserves last weekend but the tie was called off at short notice. Instead, the squad got some
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Man arrested after death of woman in her 70s
UPDATE: A Greater Manchester Police say that there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances or evidence of third-party involvement in this case. A GMP spokesperson said: "As an update regarding this incident that there is no suspicious circumstances
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'Rare and unique' 20p coin sells for over 310 times its face value
A "rare and unique" 20p coin has sold for more than 310 times its face value on the popular bidding site eBay. The 2008 "mule" coin from the Royal Mint was sold online for £62 after receiving four bids from interested collectors. The 20 pence
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Halliwell ABC duo triumph to become national champions
There was double success for Halliwell ABC when two of their boxers won national development titles. Sam Akinsete, fighting in the 80kg Senior event, and super-heavyweight, Ely Muya, both triumphed at the England Boxing/Amateur Boxing Association
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Amazons on form in double triumph in Lancashire Challenge
Bolton RUFC Amazons Girls Under-14s hosted the first round of the Lancashire Challenge last weekend - and won both of their games to nil. Their visitors were Aldwinians, from Droylsden, in Manchester, and Crewe and Nantwich U14s. The first
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“Five men with machetes riding stolen e-bikes” arrested in Bolton and Bury
Five men aged between 18 and 55 have been arrested on suspicion of knifepoint robberies and remain in custody on suspicion of supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug and having offensive weapons. Officers received a report at 3pm on Tuesday
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Popular village Christmas market takes place this Saturday
An award-winning tearoom in Rivington will be hosting Christmas markets for the fourth year. The Village Green Tea Room on Sheephouse Lane will open its doors for two festive dates alongside a neighbouring chapel. Each market will host around
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TikTok star releases statement after deleting videos about Liam Payne
A social media influencer from Darwen has broken his social media silence after deleting videos he made about Liam Payne. Max Balegde, who has 3.6million followers on TikTok, has received backlash on social media for videos he made, poking fun
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Is Bodvarsson set to make League One return with Wanderers' promotion rivals?
FORMER Wanderers striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson is rumoured to be making a League One comeback with promotion rivals Wrexham. The Icelandic international has been searching for a new club since being released by Bolton in the summer. Bodvarsson
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£400,000 to be spent creating a Smokefree Bolton as more adults take up the habit
Bolton has been given a slice of Government funding to help residents quit the habit. The town has a higher than average number of smokers when compared to other parts of the country. Now Bolton is set to spend a grant of more than £400,000
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More adults in Bolton smoke – despite the UK smoking rate falling to record low
More adults in Bolton were smokers last year, new figures show – bucking the trend across the UK. It comes as public health charity Action on Smoking and Health urged the Government to bring forward its bill to end the sale of tobacco and to create
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Bolton Local Plan up for review after more than a decade
A "dated" development plan at the heart of all applications for planning permission is up for review by Bolton Council. The Bolton Local Plan is an assortment of planning policies some of which are more than 10 years old at the moment. Some
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Leigh's St Joseph's Players in fight to save historic hall
ONE of the country’s oldest amateur dramatic societies is appealing for help to save its historic hall. Leigh’s St Joseph’s Players, founded around 1850, has launched a fundraising campaign to rescue their Chapel Street Hall, which has been home
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'Hard working, dedicated' youngsters get on-site experience at major development
A Bolton housing group is helping a group of “hard working, dedicated and capable” youngsters start their careers in construction. They will be getting on-site experience as apprentices at a development in Cheshire thanks to a partnership between
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Car park patrols to increase after 'smell of weed, urinating and youths on bikes'
Patrols will be increasing at car parks across Bolton after concerns about anti-social behaviour, town hall has heard. Bolton Council’s place scrutiny committee meeting heard concerns about cannabis use, urine and youths on bikes at the Octagon
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Celebrations at the North West's favourite charity shop - right here in Bolton
Celebrations were taking place at the North West's favourite charity shop - right here in Bolton. The Bolton Hospice charity shop in Astley Bridge has been awarded best in the North-West by the Charity Retail Association in the ‘UK’s favourite
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PHIL BRICKELL: I continue to support immediate ceasefire in Gaza
A year has passed since the awful attacks on Israel on October 7 and the taking of hostages. The events of that day have been followed by a relentless and devastating campaign of destruction in Gaza. Having heard first-hand testimony from those who
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Christmas Emporium to open this week for festive shoppers
A Christmas emporium is set to open this week in time for the festive season. On Saturday, 26 October from 10am, visitors to the Emmaus' shops and services on Fletcher Street in Bolton will be among the first to visit this brand-new Christmas-themed
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Offensive Halloween costumes that could upset people and get you in trouble
Halloween is that one date in the calendar that is - mostly - loved by all, young or old. For the kids, it's a time to dress up and go trick or treating. For the adults, it's a time to dress up and consume one too many liquid treats. Costume
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Top Blackburn actor hits red carpet emotional hospice film screening
Blackburn-born actor Steve Pemberton stopped by Bolton to unveil a new hospice documentary. The actor attended a red carpet event at Bolton Cineworld to launch the new Derian House Children's Hospice film, The Little Things. The star, best
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'I'm scared he will come again and kill me': Man attacked while in office
A man was strangled and attacked with a “big black metal stick” at his office in Bolton on Wednesday. Amirhossein Moazzami, 39, who lives in Bury, was assaulted at an office on Tonge Moor Road at around 5pm before being treated at Royal Bolton
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'A long way to go!' - Evatt not ready to declare Birmingham as champions yet
IAN Evatt has stopped short of declaring the automatic promotion race a case of ‘Birmingham City plus one’. Though the big-spending Blues moved four points clear at the top with their victory against Wanderers on Tuesday night, and also have a
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New look for coffee shop which reopens after expansion and revamp
A popular coffee shop at Bolton’s busiest retail park has reopened after an expansion and revamp. The Costa Coffee at Middlebrook Retail Park first announced that it was temporarily closing its doors for renovations in September this year.
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See the industrial relics which powered Bolton's cotton industry this weekend
A museum in Bolton will showcase the industrial relics which powered the town's industry this weekend. Bolton Steam Museum is holding its Autumn Steamings on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. The stationary steam engines which
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Nursing home could be expanded - and other plans put in across Bolton
A nursing home could be set to be expanded. If approved an extension will be built on the Oaklodge Nursing Home on Foundary Street. You can see the application for yourself by going to Bolton Council’s online planning portal and searching the
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'We offered an awful lot of money' - Evatt on summer pursuit of Joel Randall
WANDERERS pulled out all the stops to sign Joel Randall in the summer but on Saturday they will be doing their level best to stop him in his tracks at the Toughsheet. Part of League One’s most prolific attack, alongside Kwame Poku, Malik Mothersille
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The Buff presents: Campo Duck, Posh Spice and bad heads in the morning
Your favourite weekly dose of Bolton Wanderers news and views is back - aiming to sum up a peculiar mood around the club after games against Burton Albion and Birmingham City. With the Whites down in 14th position there isn't a lot to celebrate
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Bolton prepares to remember as flag raised in honour of the country's war heroes
A flag has been raised in honour of the country's war heroes as Bolton prepares to remember the great sacrifices made in the two Great Wars and continue to be made. The town's first citizen Cllr Andy Morgan was this week presented with the Mayor's
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Gripping drama about gossip, revenge and reputational damage takes to the stage
Bolton Little Theatre will welcome a new director for its upcoming play. Eleanor Maxwell will direct the cast of The Children's Hour in Lillian Hellman's drama about gossip, revenge, and reputational damage. Ms Maxwell said: "I saw BLT were
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I visited Bolton's most haunted manor in the spirit of Halloween
It’s Bolton’s most notorious ghostly manor and has attracted both tourists and ghost hunters from across the globe. Known as the town’s “most haunted” historic building, Smithills Hall has had an array of paranormal sightings and odd experiences
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Bolton man with cancer leads a team to shine a light on the condition
A Bolton man fighting cancer led a team to shine a light on the difference research can make. Bob Dackiw was part of team of fundraisers from Greater Manchester’s Business Growth Hub, part of the Growth Company, who took to the streets of Manchester
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Bolton’s NHS Foundation Trust's trailblazing award for its 'equality and diversity'
Bolton’s NHS Foundation Trust has won a prestigious award to for their contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion, with their approach being emulated by other trusts. A team from the Trust won a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) award for their
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Bolton's first new park in 120 years scoops major award
Bolton town centre's first park in more than a century has been awarded for its design excellence six months after it officially opened to the public. Elizabeth Park, named in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II, first opened to the public
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New music project launching to in Bolton
A new music and performance project is set to launch in Bolton. Bang ON! is aimed at D/deaf, deafened, hard-of-hearing people, and children of Deaf adults (CoDA) aged 16 and over. The project, run by the Bolton Deaf Society, will begin with
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Village pub with good food and drink also has special ' roast dinner' for dogs
'I love dogs so it made sense to create a menu for them' This week's pub lies just near the border between Bolton and Lancashire and offers something unique for our four-legged friends. The King William, outside Chapeltown, serves a range of
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After 4 years of delays a new £19m 'congestion-busting' road set to open ‘in Spring’
A long-delayed £19m road designed to ease traffic in a notoriously congested town is set to open in the spring. The 1km Rivington Chase link road in Horwich will further connect to town to the huge Middlebrook retail park and Bolton Wanderers’