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How to vote in I'm A Celebrity 2024 as ITV makes some big changes

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is back for another series and fans can have their say on who takes on the Bushtucker trials and who is sent home from the Australian jungle. Whether you’re an avid fan of the show or you’re watching it for the

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Why are phone numbers missing from campmates' uniforms on I'm A Celeb?

ITV has made some changes to the new series of I’m A Celebrity, including one you’ll probably notice if you’re watching along each night. Usually, each celebrity campmate has a phone number assigned to them or a Mobile Short Dial Code (MSDC).

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Coleen Rooney finally addresses Rebekah Vardy drama on I’m A Celebrity

Viewers of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! has been left reeling after Coleen Rooney finally discussed Rebekah Vardy and the Wagatha Christie drama. It comes as the reality TV show marks a new series seeing stars including Rooney, McFly

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Tulisa shocks campmates after revealing meaning of 'N-Dubz' on I'm A Celebrity

Singer Tulisa has shocked I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! campmates after revealing the meaning behind N-Dubz. Tulisa joined the band aged just 11 years old alongside Dappy and Fazer gaining national success with hits including 'Strong Enough

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I'm A Celeb 'pulls on heartstrings' as viewers see Barry McGuigan break down in tears

Tonight’s episode of I’m A Celebrity saw Barry McGuigan break down in tears as he spoke about his late daughter who died five years ago. He talked about his daughter Danika’s battle with leukaemia and how she went through two years of chemotherapy

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Snow starts to fall as temperatures plummet in the first cold snap of the season

Snow has started to fall across Bury and Bolton this evening as temperatures plummet. Snowfall will continue until 6am, according to The Met forecast, with lows of -5 with temperatures struggling to get above zero tomorrow. A yellow warning

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What is Danny Jones' net worth as the McFly star takes on I'm A Celebrity jungle?

McFly’s Danny Jones has entered the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! jungle but what is his net worth and how did he become famous? Jones has achieved seven UK number-one singles and two UK number-one albums with the pop rock band which formed

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How to watch Paddy McGuinness' new Children in Need bike ride documentary

Paddy McGuinness will be back on our screens this week as a documentary about his Children in Need fundraiser airs. The TV and radio presenter completed a 300-mile bike ride last week while riding a Raleigh chopper bike and has so far raised more

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What is Bluesky? The alternative to X that millions are joining

The social media platform Bluesky has recently picked up some attention in the online sphere, but why is that the case? It functions as an alternative to X (formerly known as Twitter) and looks very similar in terms of its page design, colour and

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Paddy McGuinness turns to fans for help after Children in Need bike ride

TV and radio presenter Paddy McGuinness completed a 300-mile bike ride on a children’s bike last week to raise funds for BBC’s Children in Need and now he’s asking for help from his fans. The fundraising total has reached £9 million (£9,254,482

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Bolton celeb proves to a be a star in I'm a Celebrity's bushtucker trial

Bolton's Danny Jones proved to be the star of the jungle as I'm a Celebrity aired on Sunday night. Danny took part in the first bushtucker trial along with former boxer Barry McGuigan. Whilst Barry had difficulties opening the padlocks to get

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Police give update as residential area taped off since this morning

Police taped off  part of a residential area this morning as they investigated an attack. Officers were called to Halliwell just before midday to what they described as a disturbance on Chelburn Place. A woman in her 30s was arrested and is

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Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Housing Benefits will be frozen for 2025, meaning many will struggle to pay increasing rents. Payments will not keep track of spiralling rent prices in many areas, meaning claimants whose rent goes up will see shortfalls and may face eviction if

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Pictures - Frost Fest brings light and colour to Leigh

FROST Fest created a dazzling day in Leigh as parades, festive markets and live music saw the town blast off its Christmas celebrations. Wigan Council's free family-friendly event on Sunday featured stages of outdoor entertainment, funfairs and

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Tesco selling Baileys at 'cheapest price it’s been all year' - but be quick

Have you started stocking up on any festive treats yet? From Celebrations chocolate tubs to bottles of prosecco, the list is endless. But what about Baileys? It’s a firm favourite for so many households during the Christmas season. If you’ve

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Bolton News readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in this flash sale

Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is more than 50 per cent off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6 for six months.

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Police tape off street in residential area - live updates

4:38pm We are closing the blog here. The latest on this incident can be found here

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The reason why a supermarket's Bolton store is shut today

One of a major supermarket's convenience stores is closed today (November 18). Sainsbury's local in Bromley Cross, Darwen Road, is closed today so self-scan machines can be installed. Read More: Sainsbury's recall and apology as FSA says 'do

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Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?

A leading pharmacist has warned Brits not to overlook changes to their skin – because they could be vital clues to a life-threatening condition. From a subtle discolouration to a change in texture or feel, skin can serve as a silent messenger that

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Man injured after being 'hit by train' on rail track at station

A MAN has been injured after being hit by a train this morning, Monday.  Emergency services descended on to Hag Fold railway station, in Atherton, shortly after 7am today, November 18. When asked about this, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson

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GMP makes 'improvements' in treatment of women including new rules on strip searches

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has announced major changes following a harrowing report on the treatment of women and girls in custody. Strip searches for welfare purposes have ended, with steps taken to make the practice a ‘last resort’ for concealment

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Exact time when snow is predicted to fall in Bolton as warning issued

A warning has gone out for snow and ice across Bolton, Bury and elsewhere in the North West this evening. According to the Met Office, the Yellow Warning is in place between 7pm on Monday November 18 to 10am the following morning, Tuesday November

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Debt expert shares her top tips to save on the cost of Christmas

For many families, Christmas can be a tough time of year with the financial burden of the supposed most wonderful time of the year.  As the cost of living crisis rages on, many will be worried about the next few weeks. From the pressure of

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Railcard warning as woman receives £1,100 fine

A woman is warning railcard users after being threatened with a criminal record if she didn't cough up £1,100 fine despite buying a train ticket - as her card was out of date. Tash Bacarese-Hamilton had been traveling home from a funeral in Leicester

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Williams lost for words after winning in Bolton for first time

Mark Williams held off a spirited fightback from China’s Xiao Guodong to win the Champion of Champions title at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Sunday night. Williams raced into a 5-0 lead earlier in the day, but admitted the interval came

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Peter Kay surprises fans with 2 extra Manchester tour dates - how to get tickets

During an advert for last night’s launch episode of I’m a Celebrity on ITV1, Peter Kay revealed a surprise for North West fans (and many others across the UK). The Bolton-born comedian announced extra dates for his record-breaking Peter Kay Live

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Four-star LR cement their place at the summit

Atherton LR maintained their status as North West Counties League First Division North leaders with a 4-0 away win at Garstang on Saturday, writes Alfie Dean. It did not take long for LR to get ahead in the game as 17 minutes in Tom Romano scored

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'Five vehicles' caught up in early morning motorway crash

Around five vehicles were involved in a motorway crash early on Monday morning that caused heavy traffic.  The crash happened at just before 5.30am on the morning of Monday November 18 on the M61 southbound between junction 4 and junction 3.

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UK braces for 'disruptive snow' as up to 20cm could fall in parts of the country

The UK is bracing for “disruptive snow” as up to 20cm of snow could fall across parts of the country this week, the Met Office has warned. Snow, ice and cold temperatures are all expected to hit parts of the UK in the coming days, the forecaster

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Rylan Clark issues heartbreaking plea to I'm A Celebrity viewers

Former X-Factor star Rylan Clark has issued an urgent plea to I'm A Celebrity viewers over hurtful comments made about N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos. Tulisa joined the 2024 series of the popular reality show alongside people like GK Barry,

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How to spot, prevent and treat mould in your home this winter

Mould in the home is very common, but can be a serious problem for a number of reasons and shouldn’t be ignored. The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

Energy bills will rise again in January, despite hopes that UK households could see lower bills in the new year, according to new predictions. The latest forecast of the Ofgem energy price cap show an increase to bills for people across the country

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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.

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Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

Supermarket shoppers have been warned as the cost of butter soared across the country in the last month. Butter has risen in price by as much as 21 per cent in supermarkets over the last month. Branded butter has seen the highest average price

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Clinical Darwen punish sloppy Daisy Hill to seal a big victory

Daisy Hill’s winless run was extended to five games after they went down to a 4-1 defeat at Darwen in the North West Counties League First Division North on Saturday. After a goalless first half, former Daisy man Connor Hughes scored twice in the

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Dwyer winner maintains Colls’ upwardly trajectory

Atherton Collieries’ fine form continued with a 2-1 win in NPL West against Wythenshawe Town at the Dreams2Reality Stadium on Friday night. It was Tom Bentham who opened the scoring following a solid team move from the Collieries. Beginning

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North West Cricket League honours handed out at awards night

There were almost 150 attendees at the second North west Cricket League dinner and presentation evening on Friday. The event was MC’d by Mark Butler and the guest of honour was Lancashire County player and England Lions captain, Boltonian Josh

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RECAP: Motorway traffic stopped after crash involving a number of cars

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Primary school looks to the future as it joins an academy trust

A Little Lever primary school has joined an academy trust in a move hoped to embrace the opportunities of working in a wider group. St Teresa’s RC Primary School  was granted academy status on November 7. Jenni Willis, headteacher of St Teresa

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The bells will be ringing out for Christmas - as Father Christmas comes to town

The bells will be ringing out for Christmas - with Father Christmas himself flying into Westhoughton to join the bellringers. Father Christmas will be joining the campanologists at St Bartholomew's Parish Church as he attempts to ring a quarter

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Bouncing back: Can Wanderers produce a reaction to the Stockport result?

IT was with a degree of certainty that Ian Evatt predicted that Wanderers would recover quickly from the 5-0 defeat at Stockport County. The Bolton boss, who in a few weeks will become just the fourth post-war manager to preside over 250 games,

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TV star to stop by at village chapel to meet locals

A TV star will be visiting a village chapel next month. Vet Matt Jackson-Smith will be crossing the border into Lancashire on a book tour. Matt, who starts in Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet, published his first book last month in which he writes

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Winner announced as 'wonderful young talent' design MP's Christmas card

 A winner has been announced in a competition for school children to design a Bolton MP’s official Christmas card. Children from school all over the Bolton North East Constituency took part in the competition to design a festive card for Kirith

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Door drops and radio ads for cataract surgery provider's campaign

A provider of NHS cataract surgery is launching a new regional campaign. SpaMedica, headquartered in Bolton, wants to educate patients in the north west about their right to choose their NHS treatment provider. Targeting areas including Manchester

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Bolton Wanderers boss Evatt striving to cut-out the 'catastrophic failures'

IAN Evatt has pledged to dive into the root cause of a damaging “cycle” which threatens to wreck Wanderers’ season. The Bolton boss admits a worrying trend has developed where spells of good form and performances are spoiled by outlying heavy defeats

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University of Bolton to accept first intake of medical students next year

The University of Bolton will accept its first cohort of medical students next year. The Deane Road based university first announced in April 2023 that it was aiming to offer full medical degrees at its new School of Medicine. University Vice-Chancellor

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Heartbreak as mum-of-four dies on family holiday

A family have been left heartbroken after the sudden and unexpected death of a mum-of-four while she was on holiday in Egypt. Liz Boardman, from Kearsley, was on holiday in Hurghada with her partner Alan and four sons when she died suddenly on 

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Food bank moving to permanent home in town centre

A food bank is moving to a permanent building after running from temporary containers for almost four years.  Trinity Foodbank in Radcliffe will be setting up base into the former ROC building on Westminster Avenue on Friday, November 22. The

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Drug dealer caught with 'bags of powder between his buttocks'

A drug dealer was found to have hidden bags of brown powder “'between his buttocks' after being caught by police. Sakiraya Yahja, 24, was arrested after police were called to Brandwood Street in Daubhill on March 25, 2022. More than two years

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Popular independent shop prepares to leave the once vibrant Crompton Place Centre

The owner of a gift shop has paid a heartfelt goodbye to Crompton Place Shopping Centre as she prepares to move to Market Place. Belles of Bolton is a shop that sells handmade gifts and homewares. Michelle Oxford, 47, started the business five