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This is all we can see of the solar eclipse in Bolton - can you do any better?
GREY, damp and cloudy describes the view of the sky in Bolton this evening where the solar eclipse took place.The phenomenon, which was expected to take place for approximately 40 minutes, saw the moon take a bite out of the sun. This is when the moon
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Bolton Wanderers Football Club net its first shorts sponsor
THE University of Bolton has become the town’s football club’s first short sponsor as it continues to team up with Wanderers, which starts its EFL Championship campaign.The university said the new deal would open up more educational experiences for students.The
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Family of well-known community champion ask judge NOT to jail the driver who killed him
A DRIVER who killed an elderly community champion has been told he will not be going to jail. Bolton Crown Court heard that the family of 82-year-old victim Harold Daniels appealed instead for Callum Smedley to be made to do unpaid work so he can
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Curry and a can anyone? Amazing tastes of food & drink festival just days away
ARE you ready to indulge in gorgeous grub, washed down with tasty tipples? Bolton Food and Drink Festival is just days away and The Bolton News has been enjoying a taste of what's to come. Pictured is the delicious Bolti, a special curry created
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Young Whites go down to Bristol City defeat
WANDERERS Under-18s lost 2-0 at Bristol City on Saturday as their Professional Development League Two South campaign gets under way.The young Whites began brightly and created numerous chances without capitalising after some good build-up play.Dennis
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Where to find a chocolate bust of Queen Victoria and 25-foot long loaf in Bolton this weekend
An unusual array of treats will be on display in Bolton as part of the Food and Drink celebrations. The Market Place is adding to the Bank Holiday festival menu with a solid chocolate bust of Queen Victoria, a 25 foot-long loaf and hog roast with
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Clean bill of health for Bolton as Japanese fungus outbreak hits hospitals
Royal Bolton Hospital has declared itself free from a Japanese fungus which has been found in 20 separate NHS trusts and hospitals in the UK. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust labs have found no evidence of Candida auris which has infected or contaminated
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REVEALED: The 20 million record-selling band first to play Albert Halls stage after £6.5m revamp
A BAND which has sold more than 20 million records and toured the world is going to take to the stage in Bolton. Showaddywaddy, billed as the ‘greatest rock and roll band in the world’ will be playing the Albert Halls on January 6. The group
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Driver crashed into cottage trying to reach 100 mph for Snapchat video, killing friend
A BOLTON driver caused a fatal crash when he tried to reach 100mph to create film footage for Snapchat. Ricafort Gamboa raced along country roads in Wales while friends inside his car filmed him on their mobile telephones. As he approached
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Wanderers Ladies get off to flying start against Leeds
BOLTON Wanderers Ladies won their first ever Premier League game against Leeds United despite being without a number of first-team players.It was unknown territory for the Whites against a Leeds United team that have been a regular at Premier League level
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The driving test is changing: here's what you need to know
Learner drivers taking their test from December 2017 onwards will face a revamped practical test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced. Here are five key changes you'll want to know. 1. You'll probably have to use a satnav
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Fears of 'detrimental knock-on effects for club' as Holdsworth's Sports Shield BWFC is liquidated
SPORTS Shield BWFC, which owned more than a third of the shares in Bolton Wanderers, was liquidated today. The company, owned by former player Dean Holdsworth, was wound up at the Bankruptcies and Companies Court in London. Its 37.5 per cent stake
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When town's main square bustled with 'big coat'-wearing shoppers
SHOPPING was clearly a hectic affair in Bolton town centre during the late 1950s and early 1960s.This busy scene of shoppers wrapped up in headscarves, hats and big coats, is in Victoria Square, at the corner where Boots the Chemist once stood and is
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More rail strikes on the way
Workers at three rail companies are to launch a fresh wave of strikes in long-running disputes over staffing and driver-only trains.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Southern Railway and Arriva Rail North will walk out on Friday
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GMCL ROUND-UP: McDonnell’s magnificent seven spurs on A&T
ASTLEY and Tyldesley maintained their six-point gap at the top of Greater Manchester League Division Two.The Gin Pit outfit brushed aside relegation-threatened Wythenshawe to win by 44 runs in a match reduced to 39 overs due to rain.But the win was not
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BCL ROUND-UP: Farnworth close in on title
FARNWORTH are just one win from securing the Bolton League Premiership Division title after beating arch-rivals Farnworth Social Circle on Saturday.The derby clash was the only game in the top division to survive the rain and the Barlows Park outfit took
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MARC ILES' BIG MATCH VERDICT: Wanderers need to be braver if they are to meet Championship challenge head-on
BILL Shankly, a former Wanderer no less, once quipped: “Football is a simple game, complicated by idiots.”Compared to the great Liverpool boss, one of the finest to tread a touchline, most of us fall into the ‘less educated’ category. What the Scot would
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Are you a Bolton charity? You can get THOUSANDS in our grant scheme
CHARITIES in Bolton are being encouraged to apply for grants from the parent company of The Bolton News. The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett, which owns the Bolton News’ publisher, Newsquest Media Group. In the past 10 years
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PICTURES/ VIDEO: The life of a firefighter as families flock to station open day
FAMILIES braved the rain to get a taste of the work that the fire service does to keep them safe. Bolton Central Community Fire Station held its annual open day on Saturday and large crowds of people both young and old went along to enjoy the
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Sports arena and golf club team up to offer more to members
TWO of Bolton’s best-known sporting organisations have teamed up to provide extra value for their members. Bolton Golf Club and the USN Bolton Arena have created a partnership that allows both sets of members to enjoy the other’s facilities.
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March through beloved park to protest Ryder Cup golf course plans
CAMPAIGNERS put on their walking boots for the fourth times as they hiked through Hulton Park to protest its development.About 40 people marched through the estate to raise awareness of the public amenity and to oppose Peel Holdings plan to press ahead
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MONDAY PEOPLE: Marathon man Dougie, from 'podgy kid' to race ace
ALMOST 30 years ago Dougie Tobutt was told to stop running or he would need hip replacements within two years. He was just 38.Fortunately as it transpired, not only did he not stop running the marathons he enjoyed but he extended his horizons and started
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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK: Discover hidden gems at Hidden Mill
Hidden Mill, Falcon Mill, Handel Street, Bolton About us We are Hidden Mill, a unique furniture business based in a converted cotton mill in Bolton. Our furniture collection is hand-carved from solid mahogany meaning each piece is unique
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RSPCA issues warning and confirms real location of exotic raccoon dogs for sale after shocking 'Bolton Market' video
THE RSPCA has revealed the source of a video that claimed to show exotic raccoon dogs being sold at Bolton Market, and urged people to think hard about keeping them as pets. As reported, the footage of the animals caged up was widely circulated
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Investigation into contamination of land where 1,700 homes planned
INVESTIGATIONS into contaminated areas of the Horwich Loco Works site are taking place to ensure it is safe before any homes are built. Bolton Council made the assurance after concerns were raised about potentially-harmful substances on the land
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"We lost our way" - Parkinson sums up disappointing defeat against Derby County
THE groans from the Macron crowd said it all as Wanderers toiled in possession against Derby County.Two goals to the good in 21 minutes, Gary Rowett’s Rams seemed content thereafter to sit back, observe and pick off on the counter. Coupled with the Whites
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Learn quickly, or you'll struggle: Parkinson warns Wanderers after Derby defeat
A VEXED Phil Parkinson offered up a warning to Wanderers after watching them take a backward step against Derby County on Saturday.The Whites boss accused his side of failing to learn a lesson from the opening day home defeat against Leeds, as they again
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Mum's heartbreak over death of ‘fun-loving’ teenage son
A MUM has spoken of her grief after her ‘fun-loving’ teenage son lost his fight for life. Diane Cummings says she will never be the same after the death of 17-year-old Josh Fox, who battled the rare blood disease aplastic anaemia for two years.
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Police appealing for public to send in dashcam footage of driving offences
A POLICE plea for dashcam footage from the public to investigate driving offences is a great idea, says the chairman of Bolton Advanced Motorists. Ray Sammons voiced his approval of the move after it was announced the scheme was going to be rolled
