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Motorway partially shut near Bolton - diversions in place
UPDATE: M61 is NOW open northbound between J2 and J4 near M60 A666 following a Police Led Incident. Delays of 10 mins and approx. 1 mile of congestion remain on approach. The M61 in Greater Manchester is closed northbound between
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Star-studded guests take to stage for Christmas lights switch-on event
Chorley has had a day of festive fun today, Sunday, as hundreds crowded in the town centre to watch the annual Christmas lights switch-on event. The highly anticipated event featured star-studded guests such as Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Shayne
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How to avoid skidding and other driving advice as cold snap set to hit Bolton
With temperatures set to plummet with snow and ice predicted for Bolton - and the rest of the North West - motorists are being urged to take extra care. National Highways has issued advice to drivers on travelling in snow and ice. A spokesman
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Aldi apologises as 'error' forces product recall due to possible health risk
Aldi has issued a "do not eat" warning to customers after being forced to recall one of its products due to a possible health risk. Aldi has recalled Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns because they contain sesame and duck meat which is not mentioned
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Shoppers rave about 'cute' £3.99 Christmas Eve box whose contents are 'so good'
Shoppers have raved about a Christmas Eve box found in B&M which is "just too cute" and currently costs just £3.99. The 72g boxes are on sale in B&M stores and are currently being sold at a 20% discount from its initial £5 listing.
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Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it
During the winter months, homeowners face many challenges that pose various risks to them and their properties, with mould being one of them. If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your
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Drivers baffled by double yellow line and parking bay image (What do you think?)
The UK has a few road markings that might cause a bit of confusion among motorists, but one driver has found a seemingly unique situation which has caused a bit of bafflement. In a post on the r/drivingUK Reddit page, a user posted a couple of
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EastEnders star forced to use food bank after BBC exit in 'day I'll never forget'
Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has revealed she was left in tears after being forced to use a food bank earlier this year due to financial difficulties. Fergison played Heather Trott on the BBC soap from 2007 to 2012 before her character
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 2 men stabbed to death
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were stabbed to death in Manchester. At around 5am today, Sunday, police were called to reports that two people had suffered stab wounds on Great Southern Street in Moss Side. Emergency
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'Money still pouring in' for Paddy McGuinness after charity bike ride
TV star Paddy McGuinness has taken to social media to thank his followers for raising more than £9m for Children in Need. The Bolton star raised the cash after finishing the BBC Radio 2 ultra endurance cycle challenge, which saw him travel through
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'They bombed near our house': Ukrainians fight for justice at town centre vigil
Dozens of men, women and children gathered on the steps of Bolton Town Hall on Saturday afternoon in a vigil marking 1,000 days since the invasion of Ukraine. Bolton Ukrainian Cultural Centre and around 80 Ukrainian guests peacefully gathered as
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INTERNATIONAL FANS' VIEW: Sightseeing in historic Athens
There were many sights to see for this Wanderers fan following England to Greece last week. On our second day in Athens, we hit the tourist trail, along with our friends Lucy (Oxford United) and Phil (Port Vale). First up was the iconic Acropolis
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Bolton set to be battered by snow and ice this week
Bolton is bracing for snow and ice with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for snow and ice on Monday and Tuesday. The whole of the North West is now expected to be affected, with forecasters originally predicting the conditions to
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Man cut from overturned car after crash
A man was cut from an overturned car after a crash in Horwich yesterday afternoon, Saturday. Fire crews were called after a two-car crash on Chorley New Road at around 4.30pm. When they arrived they found a car was on its side. The crews
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Bolton motorway link road was closed after multi-vehicle crash
A motorway link road was closed this morning, Sunday, after a multi-vehicle crash. The collision happened on the link road between junction one of the M61 and junction 15 clockwise of the M60 near Kearsley at around 5am, which was temporarily
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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Week 9 exit leaked as fans say it was 'expected'
The Week 9 elimination for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has been leaked ahead of the results show on Sunday (November 17) and it has left many fans agreeing with the decision. Newsquest will not reveal the details of which two celebrities found themselves
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Extra doctors to be drafted into Bolton to get people 'back into work'
Teams of doctors are to be drafted into Bolton as part of a nationwide drive to get people “back to work.” This comes after the borough was identified as one of several areas around the country, including Newcastle and Blackpool, where clinicians
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New drive to make sure public transport is accessible to all
Greater Manchester's Bee Network Committee has announced the appointment of its first-ever disability advocate. Cllr Tracey Rawlins will represent the needs and experiences of disabled people on the committee, which is responsible for key transport
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Murder, mystery and plenty of drama to be found in picturesque village
A best-selling author is set to take his latest murder-mystery to the stage in Adlington later this month. Chris Martin’s play, ‘Signed, Sealed and De-livered’ will be performed at Adlington Library on Friday (November 22nd) and presents a gripping
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Concern as Bolton loses more ATMs despite new regulations
Bolton has lost more than one in 20 ATMs in three years, new analysis shows. This mirrors a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK. New analysis of LINK data – a network of cash machines – shows there were 222 ATMs open in Bolton
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Christmas afternoon teas back for the festive season
Now that Halloween and Bonfire Night are over, it is time to look forward to Christmas. And to get you in the festive spirit the Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel is laying on a special festive afternoon tea. Priced at under £20 per person
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World-famous musician to perform at Bolton concert
A world-famous trumpet player is set to perform at a Bolton brass band's gala concert. Mike Lovatt, who has played on the soundtracks of the Harry Potter films, the Daniel Craig James Bond films, and numerous other Hollywood blockbusters, will
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The dream home does exist - take a look inside this £2.8M property
"The dream home awaits," according to estate agency PLM in reference to a seven-bedroom detached house, on St Andrews Road in Lostock, that is now on the market for £2,800,000. The property offers more than 9,000 square feet of space and features
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Praise as Bolton attempts to go smokefree and help pregnant mothers quit
The chief midwifery officer for England visited Bolton this week to commend Greater Manchester’s pioneering ‘Smokefree Pregnancy Programme’. Kate Brintworth, accompanied by top officials from NHS England and the Department of Health and Social
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Bolton News
The Bolton News has published 21 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, The Bolton News publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Celebrate the season of goodwill by giving back this Christmas
Celebrate the season of goodwill by giving something back And Homelessness charity Emmaus Bolton is providing exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into a range of voluntary roles at a special volunteer open event. The event will take place
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Warning after reports of youths 'setting fires and throwing eggs and stones'
A warning has being issued after reports of youths “setting fires and throwing stones and eggs". Police said there has been an increase in anti-social behaviour in Prestolee. Cllr Debbie Newall of Kearsley, said: “We’ve heard in the past about
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'Heartache, grief and pride' as Remembrance marked at memorial's 100th anniversary
Veterans, residents and dignitaries were out in force over Remembrance weekend at the same place as their forebears 100 years ago to remember the fallen. This came with Armistice Day this year falling almost 100 years to the day since the unveiling
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Wetherspoon's Christmas dinner is so good I finished it in seconds
Mistletoe and wine, Christmas pudding, and sherry - all things we associate with the festive period, but what about Wetherspoons? The UK boozer behemoth has released its take on a Christmas turkey dinner, costing £13.52 with an alcoholic drink.
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How the latest results in League One have affected Wanderers
Although Wanderers weren’t in action this weekend, there were still some interesting results in League One. Arguably the most noteworthy game took place a Edgeley Park as Stockport beat Wrexham 1-0 thanks to Louie Barry’s moment of magic. The
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'It takes me going to the jungle for my friends to tell me how much they like me!'
Bolton's Danny Jones told how he prepared for I'm a Celebrity, including feel hungry. Danny who rose to fame in McFly enters the camp this evening along with fellow famous faces, including Coronation Street star Alan Halsall from Walkden. The
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New campaign to tackle medication waste in Greater Manchester
A new campaign has been launched to tackle medication waste and support the NHS in Greater Manchester. Pharmacists and GPs across NHS Greater Manchester are urging people to 'only order the medication they need from their repeat prescriptions.'
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Swimming club members take on impressive challenge to mark 125 years
A swimming club is undertaking an impressive challenge to mark its 125th anniversary. Members from Radcliffe Swimming and Waterpolo Club will be swimming a combined 125km between them to help mark the special occasion and to raise funds for Bury
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Albert Halls announces winter treat for those drawn to art
Those drawn to art can enjoy an afternoon of painting over a drink. Sip and Paint returns to the Albert Halls next month. With no experience needed, an artist will take guests through each artful step to create a winter masterpiece. The
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Petition calling for masts to be removed 'lost' as council has 'no powers'
There are no powers to order wooden poles to be taken down despite a petition of more than 100 people calling for their removal. The petition was first sent to Bolton Council in September 2023 objecting to plans to put up wooden poles around the
