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DWP announces £15 million Universal Credit boost to help 'support' people
A £15 million funding boost to the Help to Claim scheme will support thousands of people moving from Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to Universal Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions announced earlier this week. The cash injection
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I tried Aldi’s Lush Snow Fairy shower gel dupe under £2 – is it as irresistible?
Are you hoping for a Christmas miracle, in the form of the Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel returning to Aldi this year? Well, you’re in luck because the budget supermarket has confirmed its Lush Snow Fairy dupe is coming back this week, just in time
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Want to be a Faithful or a Traitor? How to apply for BBC The Traitors series 4
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Faithful or a Traitor? Well now is your time, as the BBC has opened applications for the fourth series of The Traitors. On the BBC Shows, Tours and Take Part website, it explains: "The Traitors is
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How to watch I'm A Celebrity spin-off show as it returns for 2024 series
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is returning to our screens this month and an extra talk show will run alongside it. As ever, a new host of celebrities will head into the jungle leaving behind the glitz and glam of their usual lifestyles.
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BBC soap Doctors ends after 24 years on air as crew express 'sorrow and joy'
Popular BBC soap Doctors has aired its final episode after being on air for 24 years. The cast of the soap shared their “sorrow and joy” as the credits of Doctors rolled which the BBC previously confirmed would end. The show was about the doctors
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Paddy completes day 4 of cycle as total raised now nearly £6m
Paddy McGuinness is getting closer to completing his epic cycle for Children In Need as his fourth gruelling day comes to an end. Today, Paddy set off early – at 6.45am - from Ecclefechan on Day 4 of Radio 2’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for
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Body found after search for missing woman
POLICE have confirmed that following searches in Pennington Flash and around Leigh, the body of a missing woman has been found. Officers said the woman, Jane Burton, was last seen in Walkers Drive, Leigh, around 2am yesterday morning, Tuesday,
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Leigh Post Office at risk as company announces plans to offload 115 branches
LEIGH Post Office is at risk of closure after the company announced its plans to offload more than 100 of its branches. The Post Office confirmed on Wednesday, November 13 it could close 115 branches, within its 11,500 network across the UK, putting
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Company fined £500k after teenager suffers horrific injuries in the workplace
A company has been fined £500,000 after a young apprentice lost the use of two fingers in a horrific workplace incident when using a horizontal bandsaw. The apprentice, who was just 18 at the time, suffered the serious injuries to his fingers in
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Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne
A 'phone addict' mum has resorted to locking away her iPhone and swapping it for old school Nokia every night - claiming it can help people 'take back control', de-stress and even banish acne. Molly O'Brien says spending eight hours a day dealing
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Bolton's Danny Jones tipped to win I'm A Celebrity before entering the jungle
It’s not long to wait until this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here begins and one celebrity has already been predicted a winner of the series. While we know the confirmed lineup of celebrity contestants, they haven’t arrived in the jungle
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay
We are all being urged to check our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for nearly 400 times its value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens
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What is the distance of Paddy McGuinness' Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge?
Paddy McGuinness is currently taking part in a Children in Need challenge which involves a lengthy bike ride on a yellow Raleigh chopper. The comedian, from Bolton, is cycling from Wrexham to Glasgow for his Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge.
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Paddy McGuinness left in stitches at Peter Kay's message to him
Bolton comedian Peter Kay left Paddy McGuinness in stitches this morning as he surprised his 'old pal' with a message of support. Peter, who starred alongside Paddy in the hit Phoenix Nights, recorded a message urging the TV presenter to keep going
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Police name man charged with drugs supply after 4kg of white powder seized from van
A borough has been charged after a van was stopped by police and suspected drugs were found inside. Officers on King Street, St Helens, spotted a white Ford Transit at 4.40pm on Monday, November 11, and detained the driver suspecting him of committing
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Walkers releases 'elite' new advent calendar as fans say 'roll on December'
Shoppers have spotted a brand new Walkers Crisps advent calendar in stores across the UK ahead of Christmas 2024. Along with its core flavours, Walkers is responsible for other products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles
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Daisy Hill’s Iley wary of a wounded Darwen
Daisy Hill return to league action on Saturday when they make the short trip to face Darwen in the North West Counties League First Division North (3pm). After a positive run of results in October, two successive defeats by a single goal in the
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'We also see violence playing into the night time economy in Bolton'
A Bolton police inspector says everybody can play a part in reducing violent crime in Bolton and making the borough a safer place for everyone. Police Inspector Jon Ezard spoke as Operation Sceptre was launched in Bolton. The nationwide operation
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Bolton firm rises to the challenge of climbing England's highest mountain
A Bolton company has raised £1,200 for the Fire Fighters Charity. Brooklin Claims Consultants, along with their business associates, climbed Scafell Pike as part of a series of fundraising events. The climb of Scafell Pike, England’s highest
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NHS issues advice after emergency calls for ambulance surge over one incident
More than 31,000 calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service last year due to falls. NHS Greater Manchester has said that falls are the 'leading cause of injury' among older people, resulting in 'serious health issues' such as fractures
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The Inside Wanderers column: And why getting back into the good books ain't easy
IN 25 years at Bolton Wanderers, only one manager has really left the club completely under his own steam. I can still recall the buzz of the newsroom lasted for days after Sam Allardyce’s resignation in 2007 and most supporters will recall where
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The shocking number of Bolton households struggling to pay bills
A shocking three-quarters of households in Bolton are struggling to pay their energy bills and manage travel costs, it has emerged. The stark statistics were presented to Town Hall chiefs who have drawn up a plan to tackle poverty in the borough
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Volunteers take to roads in scheme to catch speeding drivers
Residents are now being trained up to catch speeding motorists. Volunteers and police were out over the weekend as the much-trailed operation to tackle speeding took to the streets. The Community Speed Watch scheme was first approved back in
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Bolton Lads and Girls Club get a boost from local business
A youth charity has received a £1,000 donation from Amazon. Bolton Lads & Girls Club (BLGC) was given a cash boost from the Amazon fulfilment centre based on Logistics North. The charity provides opportunities for eight to 21-year-olds, with
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Evatt and Wanderers determined to win quest for fans' forgiveness
WANDERERS can win their quest for forgiveness if they bounce back with a winning run after the international break, says Ian Evatt. Saturday’s heavy defeat at Stockport County piled major pressure on the Bolton boss, and though his players demanded
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Man with history of 'domestic violence' hit mother of his children over the head
A man from Bolton hit the mother of his children over the head with a heavy object in a "frightening" attack. Callum Taylor, aged 31, turned up "drunk" at the woman's house in Bolton on April 8. Taylor, of Green Way, Hall i' th' Wood, was
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Celebrate a connected Christmas with Zen Internet: Which? recommended broadband
As the holiday season approaches, staying connected becomes more important than ever. Whether it’s video-calling distant family, streaming festive movies or keeping the kids entertained with online games, reliable, high-speed broadband is essential
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Bolton chippy named as one of the best in the country
The owner of a chippy has described his "extreme" happiness after winning a prestigious award. Chip&Go at Bolton Market has won the Good Food Award for Takeaways 2024. The chippy, which has been based in town for a little over two and
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Shakers targeting fast start against Longridge to build on unbeaten run
Bury are 20 games unbeaten in the league – but Cam Fogerty still believes there is more to come from the Shakers. Dave McNabb’s side gained another point on leaders Ramsbottom United on Tuesday night as they came from behind to draw against Charnock
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Road on moors above Bolton is shut for works
The road over a popular Bolton hiking trail is set to remain closed until the end of the month as works take pace. The road over Winter Hill, which is located towards Rivington Pike, will remain closed whilst maintenance works are in progress at
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Town centre pub announce reopening date after devastating explosion
A town centre pub is set to reopen this month after an explosion forced it to close for four months. The Greyhound on Deansgate was hit by the incident on July 21 when its entire front window was blown out onto the pavement in the early hours.
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Estate hit by 'two nights of harassment' as youths aim 'flying kicks' at front doors
A housing estate has been subject to two nights of “intimidation, bullying and harassment”, with police investigating. Across the two nights over Friday and Saturday, youths reportedly tried to kick doors in and damage houses around the estate
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Major retailer 'disappointed' to be leaving Bolton- full statement
WH Smith has issued a statement after announcing its Bolton store was to shut this week due to redevelopment plans. A spokesman said they were 'disappointed' to be pulling out of Bolton town centre and thanked customers for their support. WH
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Historic Bolton hall which shut to the public is TODAY deemed 'at risk'
One of Bolton's historic halls has today been deemed 'at risk'. Hall i'th' Wood Museum has been added to the Heritage at Risk Register 2024 published today by Historic England. The Grade 1 listed site, which has been operating as a museum under
