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Westhoughton road closed after reports of crash
A road in Westhoughton has been closed after reports of a crash. Chew Moor Lane in Westhoughton has been closed after a crash was reported just before 7pm this evening (Monday). A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
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Virgin Media customers to lose 11 TV channels this week - see those affected
Some Virgin Media customers are set to lose access to 11 TV channels this week including the likes of Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Sky Kids. At the start of October, as a way to help parents keep the kids entertained during the half term, Virgin
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UPDATES: Road closed as emergency services on scene
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UPDATES: Road closed as emergency services on scene
9:57pm For the latest information on this incident please click here.
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'Idiot' renter misses 'incredibly archaic' £5 payment and lands £1700 bill
A renter who missed an 'incredibly archaic UK specific' payment was left distraught after being landed with a £1700 bill. Posting on the r/HousingUK forum on Reddit, a user explained their troublesome situation whilst also admitting 'I am an idiot
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Emergency services cordon off road after crash involving bus and car
Part of a busy Bolton road was cordoned off this afternoon after a crash involving a bus and a car. Emergency services were called Chorley Old Road, just outside the town centre at around 3pm. One person was taken to hospital following the
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WATCH: Heavy police presence as cars backed up
Several police cars appear to have been involved in a road incident late at night over the weekend. Residents around Thornbank Street, just off Deane Road in Deane reported seeing a large police presence at around 11pm on the evening of Sunday
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Busy road shut as reports of police on scene - live updates
5:51pm We are closing the blog here. Everything we know can be found here
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The Big Match Preview: Styles make fights, and Wanderers are in for a scrap
LEAGUE One can throw up some contrasting footballing styles, and Wanderers will have sampled the extremes by the time they walk off the pitch at Stevenage tonight. After the dominant possession of big-spending Birmingham City and the cut-and-thrust
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PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE: Hear from Evatt ahead of Stevenage trip
Hear from Ian Evatt ahead of Wanderers' clash with Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.
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TEAM NEWS: Kyle Dempsey to see consultant over knee problem
Kyle Dempsey will see a consultant over his knee injury to determine whether the midfielder needs a surgical procedure. Dempsey came off at half time against Birmingham and was absent from the squad that beat Peterborough over the weekend.
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The best and worst parcel firms according to watchdog
Evri and Yodel are the worst parcel firms at helping their customers, while Amazon and DHL are the best performers, according to an Ofcom report. Although 78 per cent of parcel recipients are satisfied with delivery firms, two-thirds (67%) have
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Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget
More than a million households could benefit from Universal Credit changes, set to be unveiled in the autumn budget this week. Labour has been considering lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year
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WATCH: Man who created AI child abuse images admits he has 'sick and corrupted mind'
A man who creating depraved images of children using ground-breaking AI technology admitted to police that he has a “corrupted and warped mind.” Egerton man Hugh Nelson was jailed for 18 years this week at Bolton Crown Court after created a horrifying
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Bolton Wanderers' November trip to Rotherham United set to be rescheduled
WANDERERS are expected to soon confirm that next month’s game at Rotherham United has been postponed for international call-ups. Millers boss Steve Evans has been given word that the match, scheduled for Saturday, November 16, will be rearranged
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Colls overcome Pitmen with impressive display
Atherton Collieries picked up a statement 2-1 victory on the road at Hednesford Town in NPL West with a resilient and gritty performance despite being under the cosh and reduced to 10 men for the second half. Manager Michael Clegg spoke after the
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Mark Labbett from The Chase supported by fellow chaser after 'breakdown' on set
Mark Labbett from the popular ITV gameshow The Chase was sent love and support by fellow chaser Paul Sinha after suffering a "breakdown" on set. Widely known as The Beast, Mark frequently appears alongside other quiz champions like Anne Hegerty
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Sample double fires LR to away win at Maghull
Two Harvey Sample penalties helped Atherton LR to a 4-2 away triumph at Maghull in North West Counties League First Division North after coming from behind on Saturday. It was a bad start for the visitors just four minutes in when defensive errors
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Stevenage welcome back key defender for Wanderers clash
Stevenage have skipper Carl Piergianni back available for their clash with Wanderers at the Lamex Stadium. The defender missed Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Rotherham through suspension after picking up a fifth booking of the season. Alex Revell
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'No limits to depths of depravity' of man who created AI child abuse images
A man who turned photographs of children into “utterly chilling” images showing depravity ranging from bestiality to beheadings has been handed a lengthy jail sentence. Hugh Nelson, 27, was brought before Bolton Crown Court this week to learn his
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Police launch appeal after young motorcyclist left with serious injuries
Police have launched an appeal after a motorcyclist was left with serious injuries in a crash. At around 4.30pm on Thursday, October 24, police were called to reports of a crash between a car and a motorcycle on Ainsworth Road in Radcliffe.
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Tell-tale signs that indicate you've got a mould or damp problem at home
Looking after our homes is a task that never ends and with mould and damp able to spread if you don’t notice it, knowing what to look for is important. Mould and damp can become a problem in the colder months when the heating comes on and condensation
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VapoRub, Olbas, chicken soup and tea - which remedy completely cured the lurgy?
How do we avoid the common cold without becoming housebound? Well, try all manners of cold and flu remedies that your nan likely swears by. At the start of the weekend just gone - and right on cue - it finally got me. Coughing and sneezing my way
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The rare Royal Mint £2 coin that will make you money and how to spot it
Coin experts are urging all of us to check our change for a £2 coin that “could be worth way more” and make us a “quick profit”. The coin is question is a £2 coin from 2015, and everyone is being encouraged to carry out a simple check to test for
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GMB viewers slam ‘pointless’ Prince William and Harry debate dubbed a ‘shoutfest’
Good Morning Britain (GMB) viewers have slammed a “pointless” debate over rumours Prince William and Harry are reuniting, with some describing it as a “shoutfest” between two guests. Two royal experts (one who sided with William and one who sided
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Dr Amir Khan issues urgent 'lurgy' warning and that antibiotics 'don't work'
ITV Lorraine and This Morning doctor Amir Khan has issued a 'lurgy' warning amid a big rise in viral infections. Dr Khan also stressed that ‘antibiotics don’t work’ and gave his 5 top tips for beating the dreaded cold. Speaking on his TikTok
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Search is on to find Bolton Best Curry House 2024 - who will you vote for?
Voting is now open to find Bolton's Best Curry House 2024. Everyone loves a curry and it seems everyone has their favourite place from which to order the popular dish. For when we asked readers to name their favourite curry house you did so
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Wanderers Women crash TEN goals past higher-league Tranmere Rovers in cup
WANDERERS Women crashed seven second-half goals past Tranmere Rovers to reach the third round of the Alliance Print and Design Cup at Victory Park. Jess Lightfoot scored five of Bolton’s 10 on the day in a game that looked as though it would be
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Downton Abbey, local heritage and a green bus: Exhibition on Over Hulton's history
Residents of Over Hulton and beyond celebrated the area’s heritage this weekend at a community-group run exhibition. The Bygone Over Hulton Exhibition, which has been running for three years, showcased the area’s rich cultural heritage and displayed
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Harvest festival celebrated in Bolton by giving to those in need
Bolton School pupils donated essential items to a charity as part of their Harvest Festival celebrations. The Schools’ Harvest collections were given to local charity Urban Outreach (Image: Supplied) Bolton School’s community collected food
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ScottishPower to recruit 325 graduates and trainees in largest intake to date
ScottishPower has announced its largest-ever early career intake, with 325 roles available for its 2025 graduate and trainee programmes. The energy company is offering more than 100 graduate placements and over 200 trainee roles across the UK,
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Bolton author pens powerful children's book tackling bullying, racism and grief
A new children's book, "The Timewaif Chronicles: Timewaif and the Roman Road," has been released. The book, published on September 28, is 'packed with adventure and action', while also addressing real issues children face, such as bullying, racism
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New watchdog aims to clear up Bolton's polluted rivers 'for good'
A new tougher watchdog could help clear up the state of rivers and streams around Bolton "for good”, a borough MP says. This week the government announced a review of the water industry, which could abolish the current regulator Ofwat after long-running
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Youth club gets members renovating new centre 'they can cherish and be proud of'
One of Bolton’s most valued youth clubs has launched a new partnership to help train up young people and get its new centre up and running. This partnership has been set up between the Daubhill based Be The Change Youth Project and Volunteer It
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Friendly lost parrot flies straight into a school to the delight of children
A feathered friend joined pupils at Farnworth school after flying straight out of its home. The Rio Quaker parrot was spotted by St Peter's Primary School teacher Dianne Buckley at breaktime, when the bright blue-bird perched on the school’s
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Civic building 'sat there' amid £3.5m town hall revamp
A major civic building has been “sat there” not fully used despite a planned town hall revamp. Long trailed £3.5m works to refurbish Westhoughton Town Hall are set to finally get underway in November this year, with offices a café and a restaurant
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University students have designs on success after winning top award
A team of engineering students certainly have designs on success. The University of Central Lancashire students impressed judges at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Design Competition. The team, made up of Abbas Hussain, from
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Bolton based company acquires group with more than 500 employees
Bolton based ExamWorks UK has acquired Unity Health Group (UHG). ExamWorks UK is a provider of medico-legal services, health assessments, and rehabilitation treatment. Unity Health Group comprises Rehabilitation Direct, MLAS, and Pure Physiotherapy
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Bank stages drop in sessions for entrepreneurs and business owners
NatWest and Business Growth Hub have announced drop-in support sessions for entrepreneurs in Bolton. These sessions are designed to provide one-to-one advice from EnterprisingYou’s specialist business advisors. The initiative is open to all
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The importance of the partnership between The Bolton News and Bolton Hospice
The Bolton News and Bolton Hospice are taking the opportunity to celebrate their partnership and remind the public of the importance of local newspapers and the support they can provide organisations in their communities. Journalism Matters Week
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Unusual view of Nelson Square show demolition of Lever Arms Hotel
Here’s a great photo giving us a very different view of Nelson Square in Bolton. Nelson Square, Bolton, 1950 (Image: Newsquest) It was taken in January 1950 and shows the demolition work which had been carried out to pull down the Lever Arms Hotel
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Legal firm in Bolton to be liquidated after 'severe financial strain'
A legal firm in Bolton is going into administration after suffering "severe financial strain". Accident Injury Solicitors has announced that it is in the process of liquidation. The personal injury firm, which was based at Signature House
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'Back to his best' - Evatt delighted by Ricardo Santos display against Posh
IAN Evatt reckons Ricardo Santos proved his worth to Wanderers in their confidence-boosting victory against his former club Peterborough United. In what has been a rocky campaign for the centre-half, who found himself targeted for online abuse
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Great archive photo shows cars galore at Bolton's Moor Lane car park
Today it is being redeveloped for housing but this photo from November 1964 shows Bolton’s Moor Lane car park packed with cars. Moor Lane, Bolton, 1964 (Picture: Newsquest) In the foreground you can see the bus station with the car park behind
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Appeal after extension and loft conversion application thrown out
A planning appeal has been launched after an application to build an extension and convert a roof of a Bolton house were denied. The plans were lodged for a house on Parkway in Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, with the erection of single storey extensions
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Equipping prisoners with the skills needed to make a living
David Morgan, of Bolton, ran multimillion-dollar American-owned factories and taught business in sixth form colleges. Now he is bringing his entrepreneurial expertise to a new place – prison. For five years, David has been teaching prisoners
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'It's the play that made we want to be an actor,' says Octagon star
A darkly comic glimpse into the world of the film extra is to be given to audiences at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre in a revival of the award-winning play Stones In His Pockets. Set in a rural village in Ireland, life is changed when a Hollywood studio
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Chances Mentoring celebrates DfE status, launching specialist school in January
Chances Mentoring, a leading organisation in alternate provision, is celebrating a significant milestone after being awarded Department for Education (DfE) status, a major step that will allow them to open as a specialist school in January. This
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'It is assisted killing': Retired solicitor of 50 years speaks out against Bill
A retired borough solicitor with 50 years of experience has expressed concerns over a proposed law which could help terminally ill adults end their lives. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House
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What will 'lasting legacy' of Bolton's Town of Culture be?
Bolton’s place as the Town of Culture this year must leave a “lasting legacy” to ensure it is not forgotten, town hall has heard. The borough currently is hosting a year-long programme of events after having been named as the Greater Manchester
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Amazon team donate £1,000 to domestic abuse charity in Bolton
An Amazon team has donated £1,000 to a domestic abuse charity. The Bolton warehouse of the online retailer made the donation to Fortalice, a charity that provides support for those affected by domestic abuse in Bolton and surrounding areas.
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Why Coronation Street's iconic theme tune temporarily changed this weekend
Coronation Street fans might have noticed a different theme tune on Sunday’s (October 27) episode following Gail Platt’s cardiac arrest. The classic theme tune, known by many, was changed to the sound of a flatlining heartbeat. In scenes aired
