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MATCH REACTION: Ian Evatt gives his reaction to Wanderers' 4-1 win at Stevenage

IAN Evatt praised Wanderers’ resolve and ruthlessness as they romped to a 4-1 win at Stevenage. Goals from Ricardo Santos, John McAtee, Victor Adeboyejo and Dion Charles secured a deserved win which returns the Whites to the play-off positions

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FULL TIME: Wanderers back in the play-off places after 4-1 win at Stevenage

WANDERERS gave a masterclass in counter punching at Stevenage to roar back into the top six. Despite absorbing plenty of pressure at the Lamex Stadium, Ian Evatt’s side held steady and produced some ruthless finishing to win by a distance.

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Ambulance worker attacked her boss with a hammer in a row over shifts

An ambulance worker carried out a frenzied attack on her boss hitting her with a hammer in a row about work shift patterns. Stacey Smith, 46, has been jailed for 20 years following the attack in which she waited outside her manager's home.

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''There's nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream'

'There's nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream' It's hard enough being a teenager in love and persuading your parents that they should let you get married, but what if one of them is a meddling ghost? This is the story behind

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MATCHDAY LIVE: Stevenage 1-4 Bolton Wanderers

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Decision made on whether region's £2 bus fare cap will stay

The bus fare cap for Greater Manchester residents will remain at £2 until the end of 2025, regional mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed. This comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday (October 28) that the cap will be increasing from

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Lidl selling 'cheapest' Quality Street tubs for a limited time this week

Lidl is selling Quality Street tubs (600g) for the "cheapest" price amongst all supermarkets for a limited time. There are a number of festive favourites when it comes to chocolates including the likes of Celebrations, Heroes, Roses and Quality

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'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune

Coin experts have highlighted two Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values. The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas

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Huge Coronation Street stunt scrapped by bosses over major concern, says writer

A Coronation Street writer has revealed how show bosses scrapped a massive stunt over budget concerns. The well-known writer has penned a number of episodes of the ITV show and its BBC rival EastEnders. Speaking on X, formerly Twitter, Daran

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Is there an age limit for trick or treating at Halloween in UK?

Halloween can be a fun time for children and big kids alike, with trick-or-treating and spooky activities galore. Trick or treating is more for children, it lets them travel around their local area dressed up in their scariest outfits awaiting

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Government urged to 'think again' over Winter Fuel Payment cuts ahead of Budget

MPs have called on the Government to “think again” about means-testing the Winter Fuel Payment in a move that could see as many as 10 million pensioners lose the support. Tory MPs gathered in Westminster on Tuesday morning, ahead of handing in

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How Bolton Wanderers could line up against Stevenage

Wanderers will be looking to back up their late heroics against Peterborough with a positive result at Stevenage as the games keep coming thick and fast in League One. Ian Evatt’s men secured an important three points against Posh at the weekend

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Shop prices ease but shoppers warned volatility could see them rise again

Shop prices continued to ease in October, though warnings remain in place that they could rise again due to ongoing geopolitical tension, climate change and Government regulation. Overall prices are now 0.8% cheaper than a year ago, the third consecutive

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Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?

Millions of UK holidaymakers could be owed a combined £44.7 million in Air Passenger Duty refunds, new research has found. The study found that one in 10 Brits could be eligible, but that more than three-quarters of us were unaware we may be owed

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DVLA £1,000 fine warning as drivers aged over 70 risk losing their licence

Drivers aged 70 or over have been warned that they could face fines of £1,000 or see their driving licence lapse altogether if they do not take action soon. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has advised older drivers of the different

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Community in shock after man dies after being hit by car

A community is in shock after a man in his 40s tragically died after being hit by a car last night in Westhoughton. Residents living on the estate said they heard a loud noise with many running out to help - with one saying her son called the emergency

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Call the Midwife fans given huge season 14 update with behind-the-scenes pic

Fans of the hugely popular BBC drama Call the Midwife have been given a massive season 14 update and shown a backstage picture. The popular programme shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the actors on set and said that filming was only a few weeks

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Dad calls for e-scooter ban after teen son's horror crash

A dad is calling for e-scooters to be banned after his teenage son nearly died in a horror smash when he left him ride one to the shops. Shane and Gemma Paddington faced every parent's worst nightmare in August when their 13-year-old son Ollie

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Emmerdale star's 'shock' axe after being on ITV soap for more than 10 years

An Emmerdale actress has revealed she is leaving the show after more than 10 years but says her exit has come as a “shock”. Daisy Campbell, who plays the character of Amelia Spencer (daughter of Ali Breckle and Daz Spencer) joined the ITV soap

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Lloyds updates how customers transfer money to friends and family

Lloyds Bank has issued a crucial update to bank customers and account holders who use its app.  Lloyds customers can now request money from friends and family, quickly and easily, using the new Link Pay feature in the mobile banking app. They

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New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers

A warning over WhatsApp messages for UK users has been issued by the team at Action Fraud. The alert reminds users to double check who is messaging you especially if they are asking for help with money. It comes as Acton Fraud recently discovered

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National Minimum Wage set to increase by 6.7 per cent in autumn budget

The national minimum wage is expected to go up by 6.7 per cent next year, according to reports. Younger workers will receive an even bigger increase in a bid to see 18-20 year olds paid the same as those over 21, a step towards making the same

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Teenager appears in court after young man stabbed

A teenager has appeared in court after a young man was stabbed last week. Emergency services were sent to the St John's Court area of Radcliffe on Thursday at around 3.45pm where a 20-year-old man had been attacked. The victim suffered serious

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Pedestrian in his 40s tragically dies after being hit by 'overtaking car'

A man in his 40s has tragically died after being hit by a car suspected to have been overtaking another vehicle The incident took place on Chew Moor Lane in Westhoughton at 7pm last night, October 28.  Officers believe that a blue Jaguar XE

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'They will score goals' - Wanderers boss Evatt is not sweating missed chances

WANDERERS may need to sharpen up in front of goal – but Ian Evatt is confident his strikers have the matter in hand. Bolton are ranked 14th out of 24 teams in League One on chance conversion, i.e. the number of shots that end up in the back of

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Ian Evatt tips Jay Matete to become key cog in Wanderers' midfield machine

IAN Evatt is backing Jay Matete to be an important figure in Wanderers’ promotion push. The on-loan Sunderland midfielder has started eight games in league and cup so far this season and produced arguably his most convincing display to date in

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50,000 Oasis tickets set to be cancelled and sold again on Ticketmaster

The promoters of Oasis’s reunion tour have announced they will begin cancelling tickets that have “broken the terms and conditions” in the coming weeks. The Oasis Live ’25 promoters said the “examination of ticket sales is ongoing” and the results

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The borough's spooktacular house all ready for Halloween

A couple who live in a house tucked away in a small close in Westhoughton are set to thrill residents with their annual Halloween light show. Number 1 Hemley Close, Daisy Hill,  will once again be lit up for a dazzling light and sound show featuring

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Long-established family-run curry house nominated for award

A long-established family curry house has been nominated in The Bolton News' Best Curry House 2024 awards.  Spice Island on Tonge Moor Road is one of the 10 finalists. The people of Bolton took to the polls to nominate their favourite place

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Player contract talks are 'progressing' says Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt

WANDERERS have had dialogue with some of the players who fall out of contract next summer – but Ian Evatt is keen to keep the topic off the agenda for now. Several first team stars including Nathan Baxter, Ricardo Santos, Josh Dacres-Cogley, Randell

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Alzheimer's Society issues Halloween advice to help people with dementia

A warning has been issued to be mindful of people with dementia on Halloween. The Alzheimer's Society has warned that while October 31 is an exciting time of year for many, it can be an unsettling time for people with dementia, including an estimated

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Team delivering huge improvements to care to Bolton patients shortlisted for award

A team who have helped improve the treatment of Bolton patients are up for an award for helping deliver modern hospital theatres and a community diagnostic hub. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust which runs Royal Bolton Hospital,  has been named as a

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Start of £8.6 million school expansion marked with special ceremony

The start of a £8.6 million school expansion development was marked with a sod-cutting ceremony. Schoolchildren gathered to celebrate the start of the work at  The Orchards Federation schools, which will include the development of an early years

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Bolton medical student awarded fully-funded scholarship

A medical student has been awarded a fully-funded scholarship. Laiba Hussain, from Bolton, has just commenced her first year of studies at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). She has been selected to receive the Livesey Scholarship

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Bolton 'missing out' promoting 'rare and exceedingly good' aquarium

More needs to be done to promote the “rare” and “exceedingly good aquarium" in Bolton town centre, a meeting has heard. The aquarium can be found at the central library and is officially a “registered zoo” and is unusual in that it does not charge

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Club celebrating 20 years of 'bringing book lovers together'

A book loving club is celebrating a milestone anniversary. "Kathryn's Book Club", which began at Heaton Library in 2004, is now marking 20 years of bringing book lovers together. Librarian Kathryn Foster established the group, which quickly

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WATCH: Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of Stevenage trip

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt speaks to the media ahead of his side's trip to Stevenage.

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'Successful and highly regarded' Amazon worker stole £42K worth of goods

An Amazon worker stole more than £40,000 worth of goods in a “sophisticated process” from the warehouse where he was employed. Mahyar Afzal Houshmand, 23, was working at the Amazon warehouse at Logistics North in Bolton when he stole phones and

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'Dangerous' man who created AI child abuse images could be part of 'growing area'

An “extremely dangerous” man who used AI to create child abuse images could be part of a “growing area” of offending, police have warned. Hugh Nelson, 27, was jailed this week for 18 years after his horrific string of offending was laid bare before

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'Unused, overgrown' space at school to be transformed into secret garden

An "unused, overgrown" space at a Bolton primary school will be transformed into a garden.  Blackrod Primary School will see the disused patch turned into a community garden, promoting health and teaching people about growing food and biodiversity

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Bolton Wanderers-backed bill back before parliament

A Bolton Wanderers-backed bill was back before legislators last week after a delay due to the General Election. The Football Governance Bill introduces an Independent Football Regulator to be based in Greater Manchester. A first draft of the

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'Mighty Mytham' primary school to cut capacity from next year

A Little Lever primary school is allowed to cut its capacity to 30 pupils per year group from 50 pupils per year group after the approval of a Schools Adjudicator. Mytham Primary School applied to cut its capacity, or Published Admission Number

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Britain's Got Talent star to headline free Trafford Centre Christmas show

A Britain's Got Talent star is set to headline a free festive show. The Trafford Centre announced that Lilliana Clifton will perform at its Christmas Gift event on Saturday, November 16. The event, which is set to take place at 11.30am and

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NHS launch Halloween blood appeal amid ongoing shortage

The NHS has made an urgent plea for more blood donors in Manchester during the Halloween period. The appeal is part of an effort to combat the ongoing blood shortage. Manchester's two donor centres, located at Norfolk House near the Arndale

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Lolos hungry for more as Whites look to keep building at Stevenage

Klaidi Lolos hopes Wanderers can build on their momentum from a last-gasp victory against Peterborough as they prepare for another tricky test at Stevenage. Lolos was the hero against Posh, bundling over the line after Nicholas Bilokapic had made

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Warning issued to parents over dangers of AI

A safety expert has warned that parents need to be aware of the risks artificial intelligence (AI) poses to their children. This comes after a lawsuit was filed, claiming a chatbot 'encouraged a teenager to take his own life.' Florida mum Megan

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RSPCA looking for volunteers to help wildlife

The RSPCA is seeking volunteers to help wildlife this autumn. Last year, around 2,000 people joined the charity's Wildlife Friends scheme, and this year, 1,950 have already signed up. The scheme involves volunteers taking part in various tasks

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Empty landmark building in ‘prime location’ could be turned into restaurant or cafe

An empty listed town centre building could be brought back into use as a restaurant or café. The council’s cabinet will consider a report on the future of Number 1 on Newport Street when it meets next week on Monday, November 4. The project