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Date Eight hurt as plane overturns on landing at Toronto airport An airliner has overturned on arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, injuring at least eight people including a child. The airport confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred with the Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis and that all passengers
Date Call the Midwife star teases 'unexpected' final will leave viewers 'in tears' Viewers of BBC Call the Midwife are being told to expect to be 'in tears' with the series emotional finale. Call the Midwife began airing in 2012 andwas originally based on Jennifer Worth's books and her work as a midwife in the East End of London
Date Police helicopter scrambled in dramatic police chase across Bolton The police helicopter was scrambled in Bolton today during a police chase across Bolton. Dramatic footage of the chase has been released as officer pursued off-road bikes this morning. The chase began ataround 10am, to reports of
Date Arrest after cannabis farm and weapons found at property as part of police operation Police seized a number of weapons after raiding a property and discovery a cannabis farm at a property as part of a crackdown on organised crime in Little Hulton. Neighbourhood officers in Little Hulton executed two warrants over the weekend.
Date Local village pub offering kids meal deal for £1 this half-term A villagepub is cutting the cost of children’s meals to help struggling families at half term. Until Thursday, kids can eat at Bens at The Legion for just £1 if an adult buys a meal. The offer applies to children under 10 and will last from
Date Police raid property to discover another cannabis farm in the borough Police discovered a cannabis farm in Kearsley today after carrying out a raid. Officers from the Bolton South Neighbourhood Team said they were executing a warrant for the property where they found dozens of cannabis plants. They said that
Date Ricardo Santos on the comeback trail - But what's next for him at Wanderers? COULD the lynchpin of Brand Evatt return to be just as invaluable to new Bolton boss Steven Schumacher, or are we counting down the weeks on Ricardo Santos’s career at Wanderers? Out of contract in the summer and sidelined since January 18 with
Date UK ticket-holder stakes claim for EuroMillions jackpot A claim has been staked for Friday’s £65.3 million EuroMillions jackpot by a single UK ticket-holder, National Lottery operator Allwyn said. One lucky UK EuroMillions ticket-holder came forward over the weekend to claim their £65,341,620.50 jackpot
Date Police find machetes as two arrested following 'lengthy pursuit' Officers found machetes as two males were arrested following a "lengthy" pursuit. The arrests came after police received reports of males riding around town on motorbikes, with weapons. Today, GMP has said officers caught two "males" riding
Date Do you have damaged or broken nails? Expert shares 5 tips to fix them Plenty of problems can emerge around nails with many people experiencing peeling, discolouration, or constant hangnails that won’t go away. People may not know that some common habits and beauty routines can impact the health of your nails.
Date How to see rare blood moon in the UK during lunar eclipse Stargazers will be treated to the sight of a rare blood moon as the result of a partial lunar eclipse next month. The phenomenon will create shades of red, pink and orange as the full moon passes out of the sun’s rays and into the shadow cast by
Date Mum's warning as she discovers daughter has brain tumour while buying new specs A mum and daughter's day out to buy the youngster new glasses turned into the scariest shopping trip ever - when opticians discovered an egg-shaped brain tumour. Emma Mansfield took her 'very excited' daughter Esmé Mansfield, then nine, for a routine
Date 'Higher mortality of ethnic groups must be tackled before next pandemic' Dr Zahra Ali is a junior doctor working in the NHS writing under a pseudonym - she has a passion for healthcare and journalism. Mortality rates in the UK soared during the pandemic, bringing attention to the ethnic inequalities in mortality.
Date Disappointing first-half proves costly at home for 10-man LR Atherton LR’s disappointing first-half collapse saw them suffer their second home league defeat of the NWCFL First Division North season to a strong Euxton Villa side on Saturday. There was early controversy as a quick break by Tom Romano was suddenly
Date Honor’s even for Colls after Stopper Sol’s spot-kick save Atherton Collieries came away from Saturday’s crunch NPL West clash with Stafford Rangers with a point following a competitive outing at the Dreams2Reality Stadium. In the cold light of day, the result was fair as both teams extended their unbeaten
Date 'Dominant' Wanderers see off Preston North End to reach Challenge Cup final WANDERERS women marched into their first cup final since their relaunch last summer with a dominant display against Preston North End. Myles Smith’s side booked a showdown in the Challenge Cup at the County Ground in Leyland on Thursday, April
Date Late leveller hands Maine men a share of the spoils An 89th-minute equaliser from Maine Road’s Aiden Gorre earned them a 1-1 draw on Saturday and denied Daisy Hill a second successive away win in the North West Counties League First Division North. A fine individual goal from Liam Sheppard midway
Date Who left Dancing On Ice this week? See the celebrity who was eliminated Dancing On Ice continued this week, and one more celebrity left the competition. The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Edgar topped the leaderboard on Sunday night with his George Michael-themed routine to Faith. This week, he and his partner Vanessa
Date 'Kill it with fire' - Brits shun fancy reworking of Toad in the Hole dish There are plenty of classic British dishes that have had a deconstructed or fancier reworking, but a particular version of one was shunned by users online. An image was shared onthe r/CasualUK Reddit page of what appeared to be a smaller version
Date 2025 Bafta film award winners as the UK enjoyed one of its best nights at the Baftas The UK enjoyed one of its best nights at the Bafta film awards for many years, despite having no success in the high-profile acting and directing categories. Veteran playwright and author Peter Straughan was perhaps the biggest name among the British
Date Here is when Ramadan 2025 will begin and come to an end Ramadan, which is observed by Muslims around the world, is nearly upon us, marking the beginning of hundreds of celebrations in towns and cities across the UK. Taking place over the course of a month, followers of the religion avoid eating and
Date Snake species not seen in UK for 300k years returns after 'accidental release' Researches have been tracking a species of snake that has not been seen in the UK for around300,00 years. There are only three types of snakes native to the UK - an adder, grass snake and a smooth snake. However, there is a fourth species
Date Britain's biggest spiders: The 'giant' arachnids that could be lurking in your home Britain is home to an array of different spiders, but which ones are the biggest and are you likely to find anyin your house? From the cardinal to the fen raft spider, BBC Countryfile has come up with a list of the six biggest spiders found in
Date Nestle releases new Nescafé-inspired KitKat fans have been 'waiting years for' Nestle has combinedtwo of it's top brands -KitKat and Nescafé as it releases a brand new chocolate bar in stores across the UK. The food and drinkcompany is well knownfor a range ofbrands includingKitKat, Cheerios, Quality Streetand Nescafé
Date How to watch EastEnders 40th anniversary episodes this week – full BBC schedule The most anticipated soap week of the year is upon us, as the EastEnders 40thanniversary has finally arrived. BBC fans will not only be able to enjoy their usual fix of Albert Square drama in Walford, but also an hour-long addition and a special
Date Almost 300 pubs close, with 4,500 jobs lost, as calls made for Government action Around six pubs shut their doors for good every week last year, resulting in around 4,500 job losses, according to industry figures. The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more “completely avoidable
Date Strictly's Shirley Ballas among celebrities urging women to get breast cancer checks Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas and broadcasters Julia Bradbury and Victoria Derbyshire are calling for more women to attend breast cancer screening. In a series of personal letters and videos for a new NHS campaign, the trio urge women
Date Almost 300 pubs close, with 4,500 jobs lost, as calls made for Government action Around six pubs shut their doors for good every week last year, resulting in around 4,500 job losses, according to industry figures. The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more “completely avoidable
Date Aldi, Lidl and Heinz giving out free vouchers to customers today Small acts of kindness can make someone’s day so ahead of Random Acts of Kindness Day, some big brands are offering freebiesto make customers smile. The day is celebrated today (February 17) and is a good opportunity to share kind words and do
Date Met Office forecasts more snow today ahead of temperature rise this week More snow is forecast to fall in parts of the UK today, ahead of temperatures rising as high as 14C by the end of the week, the Met Office has said. Parts of East Anglia were hit by snow over the weekend, after the Met Office said there was a chance
Date Coronation Street legend to make comeback to ITV show for Sue Cleaver's exit A Coronation Street legend will be making a return to the popular ITV soap opera to play a huge part in Sue Cleaver's exit. Katy Cavanagh (who played the role of Julie Carp) says she wants closure for her character and is excited to be making a
Date Fan's View: Supporters have faith and hope On another damp, cold February afternoon, we headed to Shropshire to crowd into their Croud Meadow, to face Shrewsbury Town, the only Football League team in that county. Croud are a digital marketing company for those that are interested. We availed
Date Bolton firm lands multi-million pound contract for HS2 A Bolton company has secured a multi-million-pound contract as part of HS2. HS2 was originally expected to run from London to Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds. Now the railway is for just between London andBirmingham to open between 2029
Date 'Bolton is the best town in the UK' - and this is why according to a local comedian An award-winningcomedian who has performed across the country has explained why hishometown ofBolton is the best town in the UK. Adam Anwar, 36, won the Frog and Bucket’s Beat the Frog competition in 2018 as a fresh comedian on the scene.
Date ‘Our worlds were ripped apart’: Tribute to devoted father who died after crash The family of a motorcyclist who died following a crashhave released a heartfelt tribute to him. Jonathan "Jon"Rigby, 47, from Bolton, died following his injuries following the incident, which occurred on the A487 near Bangor on Thursday, January
Date Hard at work in drawing office at Dobson and Barlow in Bolton Dobson and Barlow was one of Bolton’s leading manufacturers for decades. Dobson and Barlow drawing office, Bolton, 1965 (Picture: Newsquest)The company produced textile machinery before branching out into other areas of engineering. This photo
Date Free flowers, gift cards and prizes in Bolton today to mark special day Free flowers, gift cards, and prizes were handed out at a shopping centre in Bolton to mark Random Acts of Kindness Day. Market Place celebrated the day on Monday, February 17, with a range of giveaways to inspire 'small, thoughtful gestures'.
Date Trial to see new 'Welcome Points' rolled out at stations A trial is set to see more 'Welcome Points' introduced at railway stations across the region. Northern is working with the Rail Delivery Group on the trial to improve customer service and accessibility on the rail network. The standalone units
Date 'Star-studded' North West guests to attend Mayor's Charity Gala Dinner A 'star-studded' line-up has been announced for the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity Gala Dinner. The event, now in its third year, will see 350 guests from the North West's business community gather to celebrate efforts to tackle homelessness
Date The amount of cash Bolton Council made from fining motorists The number of motorists being fined for entering a bus lane in Bolton has soared in the last 12months. A Freedom of Information request submitted by The Bolton News has shown the amount fines handed out– and how much the council made from it.
Date Historic pub reopens with new couple at helm following shock closure An 18th-century pub in Edgworth has reopened following its shock closure last year. The White Horse in Bury Roadwelcomed customers old and new when it opened its doors again on Thursday, February 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend.
Date Road which locals 'didn't know you could get down' to be closed for safety reasons A road off anindustrial estate is set to be closed for 18 months due to "public safety" issues. Kestor Street in the Haulgh will shut to all traffic from next Saturday, February 22. Bolton Council says that it comes due tosafety concernsraised
Date Bolton Wanderers getting ready to launch search for Chris Markham replacement WANDERERS are expected to confirm the departure of sporting director Chris Markham this week and begin the process of finding a replacement to head their recruitment department. The Bolton News understands that Markham has parted ways with the
Date Bolton's top 10 hairstylists go head-to-head to be crowned the borough's best Hairstylists in Bolton really are a cut above. Hundreds of readers put forward their stylist to be crowned Bolton's Best Hairdresser. From those salons, we have complied a top ten shortlist - and it is up to you the reader to vote for your