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RSPCA shares how to get rid of rats in your home or garden without harming them
Have you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? There are a few ways to get rid of rats without harming them. While rats can be inconvenient visitors, they don’t have to die because they’re unwanted guests so the RSPCA has shared
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Bolton named in country’s top 10 ‘vape capitals’
Bolton is in the top six ‘vaping capitals’ in the UK, a new study has revealed. Manchester, Salford, Bolton and Stockport have among the highest registered vape shops per 100,000 residents amid across the board concerns about the harm illegal vaping
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Police 'increasingly concerned' for Bolton man missing since last week
Police have become 'increasingly concerned' for a Bolton man who went missing last week. Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have issued an appeal to help them find missing Naseh, who was last seen on Halliwell Road on Thursday, February
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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers diagnosed with anorexia during cancer treatment
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has revealed he was diagnosed with anorexia after losing so much weight during his cancer treatment. The motorcycle-riding cooking duo are back for the BBC Two series The Hairy Bikers Go West, which King said brought
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TEAM NEWS: Ian Evatt explains Nathan Baxter injury setback
Ricardo Santos and Randell Williams are both back on the grass but Wanderers are having to be cautious with Nathan Baxter. Skipper Santos has missed the past few games with a calf issue, while Williams has been sidelined by a hamstring problem.
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Bolton Wanderers launch FA appeal against Thomason AND Evatt red card
WANDERERS have launched an appeal against George Thomason AND Ian Evatt’s sending off at Northampton Town. Referee Jeremy Simpson issued a red card to midfielder Thomason in the 27th minute of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Sixfields, then informed Evatt
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'Known suspect' charged with three alleged shoplifting offences in Bolton
Police in Bolton have arrested a woman on suspicion of shoplifting offences in the town centre. Officers arrested the woman, who they say is "a known suspect", for three alleged shoplifting offences in Bolton town centre yesterday, Sunday.
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Three issues statement to UK customers amid network outages over 'past few days'
Thousands of Three customers in the UK were left without service this morning (February 12) after issues regarding the provider's mobile network were reported on Downdetector. At around 11.30am, there was a peak of 12,674 reports with various problems
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What to expect on BBC's Ambulance this week including unexpected birth in McDonald's
Are you a fan of programmes that focus on the emergency services and their response to real life emergencies? Well, if you’ve not watched Ambulance, it could be one for you. The programme follows a range of the UK’s ambulance services and at the
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BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Will Dion get the chance to break his barren spell?
FORM, they say in football, is a temporary thing. But class is permanent. Dion Charles has 17 club goals to his name in all competitions this season, and with 17 games left to play it would be a peculiar thing indeed if he did not become the first
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Local lad Louie Moulden on 'special' debut against Wanderers
Louie Moulden says it was a “special day” to make his Northampton debut against hometown club Wanderers. Moulden, who joined the Cobblers on loan from Wolves last month, came off the bench for the second half following an injury to Lee Burge.
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ITV Coronation Street star to return after 13 years amid son's bullying storyline
A Coronation Street favourite will be returning to the cobbles after more than a decade away from the ITV soap. Violet Wilson who is played by Jenny Platt will be arriving in Weatherfield once more to be reunited with her son Dylan Wilson who she
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Why Wycombe head to Wanderers with a 'spring in their step'
Matt Bloomfield hopes his Wycombe side will head to Wanderers full of confidence following their emphatic victory against Peterborough. The Chairboys ran out 5-2 winners against Darren Ferguson’s men at Adams Park, with former Bolton man Kieran
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Channel 5 new drama Too Good to Be True: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 5's new drama Too Good to Be True follows the story of single mum Rachel (Kara Toniton) who is on the poverty line and left working all hours to provide for her young son. However, one day Rachel is approached by a wealthy businessman out
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Money Saving Expert shares 8 ways you can improve your broadband speed
Whether you work from home or enjoy spending your free time online, you might wonder how you can improve the speed of your broadband. If your Wi-Fi isn’t strong enough for you to watch your favourite programme or to scroll social media, it can
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Call the Midwife's Helen George unsure of the future of BBC show
Star of BBC's Call the Midwife Helen George has discussed the future of the popular show. George has played nurse Trixie Aylward since the series began back in 2012 when it was originally based on the books by Jennifer Worth and her time as a midwife
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How to follow all the action of Wanderers' clash with Wycombe
Wanderers will be looking to return to winning ways in League One when they host an in-form Wycombe side. The Whites drew 1-1 at Northampton over the weekend, with Carlos Mendes Gomes heading home a timely equaliser off the bench. George Thomason
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'A key player' in a drugs line handed 'lengthy sentence' after tip-off
A 22-year-old drug dealer from Atherton is now behind bars. He has been sentenced to three years and nine months for his role in the supply of drugs. Lewis Grady, of Samuel Street, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to
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Bolton's Paddy McGuinness among those offering their congrats to Holly Willoughby
Bolton TV presenter Paddy McGuinness was among those who congratulated Dancing on Ice Presenter Holly Willoughby on her birthday. Holly received a birthday cake from the team on the ITV show. The former This Morning presenter, who turned 43
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Former Corrie star performing TONIGHT as part of special shows in Bolton
Former Coronation star Julie Hesmondhalgh is returning to the stage for some special performances at The Octagon in Bolton. After filming her last scenes on Coronation Street, Julie took herself off to the Lakes to spend time reading the diaries
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Jonnie Irwin shared reason he was forced to keep working which 'broke his heart'
A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin previously revealed the one regret he had that forced him to keep working throughout his terminal cancer diagnosis. The 50-year-old died on Friday (2 February) just over a year after he revealed to the
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Children can eat for free at these Bolton pubs over half term
Going out for a meal need not be expensive this half-term with pubs putting on special offers, including where children can eat for free and deals of £15 for a family of four. The free children's meal is offered at all Greene King pubs across the
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Officers voice concern for missing man last seen in Bolton
Officers are appealing for any information regarding a missing man who was last seen in Bolton yesterday (Sunday).. UPDATE: Graham has now been found. Graham aged 69 was last seen on Chorley New Road at 5pm. Read more: Royal Bolton Hospital's
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Northampton point is no bad thing, says Wanderers assistant Peter Atherton
PETER Atherton believes Wanderers can take heart from battling back for a point with 10 men against Northampton Town. Though the weekend’s talking points centred around George Thomason’s red card, and that of manager Ian Evatt at half time, Bolton
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Shopkeeper in court for illegally selling medical drugs
Police found a man had been dealing medical drugs from a shop in Bolton after someone who had bought them suffered a bad reaction, a court heard. Hikmatyar Khan sold the substances from the Super Pound Store in Halliwell. Bolton Crown Court
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Love What You Do and You’ll Never Work a Day in Your Life says school old boy
The old adage 'love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life' certainly rings true for old boy Nilesh Thakkar. The former Bolton School pupil returned to his old school to inspire the next generation. He spoke to sixth form students
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Bolton sixth form students chosen from 8,000 people to secure position with top firm
Bright young things at The Sixth Form, Bolton, are on track to carve out a successful career after securing a position with Rolls Royce. The two were just 40 out of 8,000 students chosen for a coveted apprenticeship with the leading firm. They
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Historic Bolton building under the care of new team
A historic Bolton building is under the care of new owners. Martha Hamill and Joanne Morton have been appointed as the manager and deputy manager at New Care’s Egerton Manor on Blackburn Road. The building’s rich history can be dated back to
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Speeding concerns after number of smashes raised by neighbours
Speeding concerns have been raised by residents after a number of crashes. Residents say that cars travel too quickly on Cameron Street and Hamilton Street after cars had been written off in a number of smashes. The issues were raised at the
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Residents come together out of concern over apartment block
Dozens attended a meeting out of concern over a plan for an apartment block in Smithills. The applicant, Imtiaz Zarin, applied for planning permission for the development last year. The plan for an apartment block at the junction of Chorley
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Royal Bolton Hospital's online videos to help patients facing surgery
Patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer will have access to special videos to help them through their treatment. The Breast Unit at Royal Bolton Hospital is offering animated videos to patients as an extra tool to empower patients
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Mind how you go - snow drifts left Anderton road is treacherous state
Nineteen days after a blizzard brought much of Bolton to a standstill in 1940 this was the scene on the Bolton-Horwich-Chorley road at Anderton. It was still only passable as a single track road as drifts were blocking much of the road and
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Bolton police to target deaths and injuries on high-risk roads
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has set up an operation to target "high-risk road routes" which have seen "significant collisions" over the past two years. "Operation Classify" will aim to reduce death and serious injury on the roads of Bolton.
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Barriers installed to prevent crime are impacting on walkers and cyclists
Campaigners and disability advocates have called for the removal of barriers across the borough, which they say makes walking and cycling harder and can discriminate against disabled people. Campaign group Walk Ride Greater Manchester has identified
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Bolton Gladiator contestant inspired by her late father says 'never give up'
A successful Bolton Gladiators contestant who has moved forward to the competition’s quarter-finals has thanked Bolton Hospice for their care of her late father, who she says is her inspiration. Betti Worth is the owner of ‘The Farm’ gym in Wigan
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Boy, 10, with rare bone condition died after tragic fall from chair
A 10-year-old boy from Bolton with a rare bone condition died in a tragic accident after his electric wheelchair fell while he was on the way to school. Ibrahim Sirajudin suffered from osteogenesis imperfecta type three. His electric chair
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'There's more to come from me!' - Mendes Gomes hopes for Wanderers lift-off
CARLOS Mendes Gomes hopes his crucial goal against Northampton Town can ignite his Wanderers career – and count towards a promotion winning campaign. The former Luton Town man produced a superb headed equaliser to help 10-man Bolton rescue a point
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Free school meals: 5,500 poor Bolton children ineligible, report says
An estimated 5,500 school-age children in poverty in Bolton are not getting free school meals due to "restrictive" qualifying criteria, new analysis by two poverty groups shows. The authors of a new report released on Wednesday, the Child Poverty
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Plan for affordable homes in place of disused dojo
The replacement of a disused dojo with dozens of affordable homes is up for consideration in Farnworth. Great Places applied for planning permission for the site on St Germain Street towards the end of last year. Around a year ago the disused