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Vernon Kay welcomes fellow Boltonian Paddy McGuinness to the stage after epic ride
Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has revealed TV presenter and radio host Paddy McGuinness raised more than £8 million after finishing a 300-mile charity cycle ride for BBC Children In Need. McGuinness trained with Scottish champion Sir Chris, who
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Heartbroken son pays tribute to his 'beautiful' mum after search
THE grief stricken son of a woman who was found dead after going missing near Pennington Flash has paid tribute to her. Jane Burton's body was found after search in Pennington Flash Nature Reserve on Tuesday November 12. She had been reported missing
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How old are the kids from Outnumbered? Karen, Ben and Jake's real ages
BBC’s Outnumbered returns tonight (November 15) as part of the 2024 Children in Need fundraising campaign. After eight years without them on our screens, Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez are back.
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Car suspected of being used in criminal activity seized by police
A badly damaged vehicle found in Farnworth has been seized by police. Officers came across the vehicle while out on the beat. Police suspect it was used in criminal activity. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police Bolton said: "Whilst
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'He must die': How to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul in the UK this weekend
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will finally fight one another this weekend, as their controversial bout streams live on Netflix. 58-year-old Tyson will be fighting professionally for the first time in almost 20 years tonight when he takes on Paul, who
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Final supermoon of 2024 to appear in UK skies today - how and when to see it
The final supermoon of the year is set to appear in the skies above the UK today. Known as the Beaver Moon, the full moon isn’t expected to be quite as bright as last month’s Hunter’s supermoon, but it will still provide a stunning spectacle for
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You could be fined £1,000 for driving in these winter clothes
With winter rolling in and temperatures falling, drivers in the UK are being warned that wearing winter clothes when they get behind the wheel could land them a £1,000 fine. If you are wearing clothes, such as gloves, coats and scarves that could
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Doctor reveals the body parts people aren't washing enough - do you wash these?
While we all know that taking a shower is good for our health and beneficial to those around us (phew!), many of us are missing some important spots. Popular TikTok creator Doctor Jen Caudle has shared some of the places people simply aren't washing
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MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines
Nearly 8 million drivers were at risk of a fine this year as they were late to get their MOT, new research has revealed. The study has found that almost a quarter of MOTs carried out last year took place after the previous service had expired.
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Pet owners warned of 'toxic' danger amid cold weather this winter
Pet owners are being warned to keep their eye out for a “toxic” danger that could prove “fatal” to their animals this winter. Experts are alerting owners of the dangers of anti-freeze as we head into the colder months and use of it becomes more
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'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat
A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat and lost nearly half her body weight in just six months - before discovering she had stomach paralysis. Shannon Dunbar-Dawe suddenly developed bloating and nausea during
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Which? reveals the best supermarket for your festive food shop this Christmas
Consumer experts at Which? have revealed the best supermarket to get your Christmas shopping essentials this year. For the second year in a row, Aldi has been named the best supermarket for your festive food shop by Which? The consumer group
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How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend
Stargazers in the UK are in for a treat this weekend as spectacular light display will light up the skies thanks to another meteor shower. The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night
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Heart-warming moment Paddy is presented with grandfather's lost medal
In an emotional moment, Paddy McGuinness was presented with a very special item as he finished his epic cycle challenge. The Bolton presenter was gifted a medal that his grandfather had received from fighting in the Boer War (1899-1902). Paddy
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From Lush to L'Occitane, our favourite beauty advent calendars for 2024
‘Tis the season for festivities, including traditions such as opening doors of advent calendars each day. Chocolate calendars are great but have you tried beauty advent calendars? Almost anything is possible nowadays with face masks, lip gloss,
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Watch: Angry passengers refuse to let train depart until staff let them on
A group of angry passengers refused to let a train depart for 15 minutes until 'jobsworth staff' let them on - despite arriving 'after the final whistle had blown'. Lou Monrow and her wheelchair-using mum Susan Hackett say they reached their platform
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'I can hold my own' - Sheehan hungry for more Wales opportunities
Josh Sheehan reckons his experiences at Wanderers have prepared him well as he aims to nail down a place in the Wales side. The midfielder has been a key figure for the Whites since returning from his ACL injury a couple of season ago. Sheehan
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Paddy dubbed a 'national treasure' for raising more than £7.5m on cycle
Bolton's Paddy McGuinness has been named a national treasure after finishing his epic bike ride today. This morning at 6.45am, the local celebrity set off for the final 18.5 miles, after completing almost 300 miles from Wrexham to Glasgow across
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Live updates as Paddy gets closer to the finish line
10:57am Check out our story on Paddy finishing his challenge 10:42am
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Paddy completes monumental Children In Need cycle as more than £7.5m raised
After having the support of a nation behind him all week, Paddy McGuinness has completed his 300-mile cycle for Children In Need. He has cycled almost 300 miles from Wrexham AFC to Glasgow on a Raleigh Chopper, and people have been lining the streets
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Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit
Millions of benefit claimants will receive a boost to their payments next year. Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase from April
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'It’s a moment in my life I’ll hang on to' - Paddy as he shares just one regret
TV presenter and radio host Paddy McGuinness says he has been “blown away” by support for his charity cycle ride from Wales to Scotland for BBC Children In Need. The Top Gear presenter began his journey, which he says he does not regret and will
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The unusual reason why Scottish entrepreneur doubling donations for Paddy McGuinness
SCOTTISH entrepreneur Tom Hunter has revealed that Paddy McGuinness's choice of bicycle was one of the reasons why he decided to double the donations for the TV presenter’s BBC Children In Need challenge. The millionaire said the 51-year-old has
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Bolton School plans padel facility at Leverhulme Pavilion
Bolton School could soon have a new high-class padel facility if a planning application is approved. The School has teamed up with Soul Padel to bring a top-tier padel facility to the town, accessible to both Bolton School students and the community
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Wanderers boss calls for 'strong character' as fans their make frustration heard
IAN Evatt has called on “strong character” from his Wanderers squad in the international break as he plots a path to redemption in League One. The Bolton boss hopes the return of experienced head Gethin Jones and an impending comeback for his captain
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The Buff Podcast presents: The People Versus Ian Evatt
Welcome back to The Buff Podcast on what has been a stormy week at Bolton Wanderers. The 5-0 defeat at Stockport County led to travelling fans calling for the manager to be sacked, chanting that they didn't like his style of football and generally
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'On demand 24/7' driverless pods on track to come to Bolton as more details released
On demand 24 hours a day, seven days a week driverless pods are on track to link up the town centre with Royal Bolton Hospital. Bolton Council and its partners sent a “feasibility study” to the government which looked at how a project like this
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Father Christmas is coming to town - the streets he will be visiting
The Rotary Club of Westhoughton has announced its Christmas sleigh dates. The sleigh will be visiting various areas throughout December, starting with Southfield Drive, Quakerfields, Hewlett Way, Green Meadows, and Fairways on December 6. The
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Light up a Life appeal to help keep loved ones memories alive over Christmas
Bolton Hospice will be hosting two “light up a life” events over Christmas to help people remember loved ones and raise vital funds. This comes as hospices all over the country face huge financial challenges and the team in Bolton work hard for
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Heartbreak as quad bikers wreak havoc causing £5K of damage to amateur football pitch
Volunteers at an amateur football club ihave been left heartbroken after quad bikers churned up their pitch, causing more than £5,000 worth of damage. Organisers of Hindley Town FC say no-one can play on the adult-age pitch for the rest of the
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Off-licence ordered to close after selling individual cigarettes
An off-licence has been ordered to close after selling illegal tobacco and vapes as well as individual cigarettes. Queens Park Convenience Store and Off-Licence, based on Mayor Street just outside the town centre had been supplying illegal tobacco
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High street retailer announces profit jump as Bolton town centre store to close
WH Smith is shifting their focus from high street stores towards more profitable travel locations. The retailer announced that a recent 16 per cent rise in annual profits was down to their stores in railway stations, airports and hospitals while
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Christmas arrives at garden centre with ‘best display yet’
A family-run garden centre has been transformed into a winter wonderland. Newbank Garden Centre in Radcliffe has kicked off the festive season with its “best display yet”. The Bury Road centre is well known in the area for its ambitious Christmas
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Murder suspect in court after woman in her 20s pronounced dead at house
A man is set to face a trial after denying murdering a woman earlier this year. Mashal Ilyas, 24, was pronounced dead at a house on Oxford Road in Atherton after police were called to an incident on Wednesday October 9. Later that month Nadeem
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Family home could become eight bedroom shared house - And other plans across Bolton
A family home could be set to be transformed into an eight-bedroom shared house. If approved the house on Briarfield Road, Farnworth will be turned into an eight bedroom HMO while and outbuilding will be demolished while a part two storey front
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PHIL BRICKELL: Cleaning up our waterways can't come soon enough
The Water (Special Measures Bill) which was recently introduced in the House of Lords can only be welcomed and can’t come soon enough. For too long, United Utilities, which operates as a monopoly in the North West, has had things far too easy.
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Testing the theory: Wanderers don't win derbies, or beat teams in the top six
BOLTON Wanderers don’t win games against teams in the top six, and they never take points against a local rival. There are certain commonly accepted beliefs among the fanbase, arguments which are launched unchallenged on social media and internet
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The popular pub with 'next level' cuisine and award-winning owners
"As much as you change the menu people will always love the classics" This week's pub serves a village what it calls "pub food on another level". The Coach in Edenfield has been run by the duo, Marc Beeston and Daniel Wilcock, who have become
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When to see the last supermoon of the year in the skies above Bolton
The last supermoon of the year will appear in the skies above Bolton tonight. The full Beaver moon will be the last in four consecutive supermoons - until October next year. The full moon will shine even brighter this evening. This full
