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'Mum, I think of going to die' - hairdresser who underwent cosmetic surgery

Former Brookside actor Philip Foster, who has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years’ imprisonment (NTS/PA)

Former Brookside actor Philip Foster, who has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years’ imprisonment (NTS/PA)

Ex-Brookside actor given jail term over £13.6m fraud targeting would-be models

Doctor Who star, Jodie Whittaker, and Transpotting's Robert Carlyle

Doctor Who star, Jodie Whittaker, and Transpotting's Robert Carlyle

TV drama filmed in Bolton is number one on Netflix today

The incident happened on the M62

The incident happened on the M62

Investigation after man dies in tragic motorway crash

Toby Carvery The Watermillock Crompton Way

Toby Carvery The Watermillock Crompton Way

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Restaurants in Bolton offering £6 carvery this week - but you need to hurry

Children in a classroom

Children in a classroom

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Parents find out which high school their child will attend as high demand for places

Ian Nice has urged for knife crime measures and re-education in Bolton

Ian Nice has urged for knife crime measures and re-education in Bolton

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'Something has to change' Reece Tansey's father urges knife crime crackdown

Police had been on patrol

Police had been on patrol

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Men arrested with 'large amounts of Class A drugs and a combat knife'

Delays warning after 'serious accident' on motorway

Delays warning after 'serious accident' on motorway

RECAP: Delays warning after 'serious collision and fire' on motorway

BBC presenter Clive Myrie

BBC presenter Clive Myrie

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Fears that Boltonians are taking over the airways as big name steps in on Radio 2

Yellow lines could be painted on the pavement outside of Cherry Tree Primary School

Yellow lines could be painted on the pavement outside of Cherry Tree Primary School

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New measures could stop parking near entrance of school

The 5G tower is proposed to be built on Harrowby Street

The 5G tower is proposed to be built on Harrowby Street

Planning and development

Plans to install 20m 5G tower next to park - but footpath concerns raised

Peel Tower sits on top of Holcombe hill, north of Ramsbottom

Peel Tower sits on top of Holcombe hill, north of Ramsbottom

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Fears over condition of hilltop tower amid water damage and crumbling stonework

Sergeant Emma Crowe (left), Community Safety Officer Aaron McCarthy (centre) and Neighbourhood Inspector Jamie Hibbert (right) conducted the Police and Communities Together meeting

Sergeant Emma Crowe (left), Community Safety Officer Aaron McCarthy (centre) and Neighbourhood Inspector Jamie Hibbert (right) conducted the Police and Communities Together meeting

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Convicts could be drafted in to clean-up a town where fly-tipping is 'out of control'

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The Great Lever Family Centre on Leonard Street

The Great Lever Family Centre on Leonard Street

Family hubs across Bolton set for big boost

Margot Leicester, Anette Badland and Maureen Beattie in rehearsal for Escaped Alone (Picture: Joel Fildes)

Margot Leicester, Anette Badland and Maureen Beattie in rehearsal for Escaped Alone (Picture: Joel Fildes)

‘Play reflects the fact we’re living in a bad B-movie’ says Margot Leicester

Le Mans Crescent, Bolton, May 1953

Le Mans Crescent, Bolton, May 1953

Banners flown in Le Mans Crescent as Bolton went Coronation crazy

The fund may be used for a

The fund may be used for a

Planning and development

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Land sale fund worth £100K finally set to be spent after more than five years

Danielle Goldman, left, and Natalie Robinson

Danielle Goldman, left, and Natalie Robinson

Clubs and societies

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Former school friends use lived experience to set up support group

Blood moon

Blood moon

Rare 'blood moon' set to cast a colourful hue of reds, pinks and oranges

Paul Bowker, CEO, Bowker Motor Group

Paul Bowker, CEO, Bowker Motor Group

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Car dealership group expects sales boost after investing in Bolton centre

We are in need of your help to identify the best sandwich shop in Bolton

We are in need of your help to identify the best sandwich shop in Bolton

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Where in Bolton and beyond does the best butty? Help us crown sandwich shop winner

Tyson Fury and his family

Tyson Fury and his family

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Tyson Fury spotted at Blackpool Pleasure Beach celebrating son's birthday

Mary-Ellen McTague

Mary-Ellen McTague

Free wellbeing support for hospitality businesses in Bolton

Janet Stones

Janet Stones

Heartfelt send-off for kitchen worker who prepared more than 650,000 meals

McDonald's has partnered with the You Choose book series

McDonald's has partnered with the You Choose book series

McDonald's brings World Book Day tour to Bolton

Examples of drivers caught

Examples of drivers caught

Drivers warned about life-changing consequences of using phone behind the wheel

Mikey Madison, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for Anora (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Mikey Madison, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for Anora (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

How to watch Oscar-winning films in the UK - from Anora to Conclave

The Kew Gardens 2009 50p coin was, until recently, the nation's rarest

The Kew Gardens 2009 50p coin was, until recently, the nation's rarest

Britain's 'most sought-after' rare 50p coin listed by Bolton resident

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert speaking to an audience about the challenges they are facing as a result of the rising cost of living, at City Hall in London.

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert speaking to an audience about the challenges they are facing as a result of the rising cost of living, at City Hall in London.

Martin Lewis shares 'crucial need to know' energy company bill rules

Wetherspoon's Beer Festival is back again in 2025 and will run for 12 days from Wednesday (March 5).

Wetherspoon's Beer Festival is back again in 2025 and will run for 12 days from Wednesday (March 5).

Wetherspoons adding 30 never before seen beers to its menu this week from £1.99

Brits have had their say on why they love a good Wetherspoon

Brits have had their say on why they love a good Wetherspoon

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‘No one really likes them’ – Brits quizzed on their love of Wetherspoon

What's the reason that Pancake Day is celebrated? (Canva)

What's the reason that Pancake Day is celebrated? (Canva)

Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Everything you need to know

Brits making plans they know they will cancel for chores and work

Brits making plans they know they will cancel for chores and work

Brits making plans they know they will cancel for chores and work

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child Benefit increase next month - the exact new figures from April 2025

Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate

Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate

Drivers warned of the common road signs most people get wrong - do you know them?

UK investigating TikTok and Reddit over use of children's personal data

UK investigating TikTok and Reddit over use of children's personal data

UK investigating TikTok and Reddit over use of children's personal data

World Book Day will take place on March 6, 2025

World Book Day will take place on March 6, 2025

All the books children can get for free with their £1 token this World Book Day

Wanderers latest

Team News: Latest update on Victor Adeboyejo and injuries for Birmingham clash

'We don't fear anyone' - Forrester relishing clash with leaders

'We'll give it our all' - Steven Schumacher ready for Birmingham City test

The Big Match Preview: And it's OK to talk about the best team in the league

The Big Match Verdict: Positive things to take from the cutting room floor

The Last Word: Interviews and analysis on Wanderers' 0-0 draw against Wrexham

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Bolton Wanderers striker Victor Adeboyejo.

Bolton Wanderers FC

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Team News: Latest update on Victor Adeboyejo and injuries for Birmingham clash

Wanderers face a tough test at the Toughsheet Community Stadium

Wanderers face a tough test at the Toughsheet Community Stadium

Bolton Wanderers FC

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'We don't fear anyone' - Forrester relishing clash with leaders

Bolton Wanderers' Aaron Collins competes with Wrexham's Matty James

Bolton Wanderers' Aaron Collins competes with Wrexham's Matty James

Bolton Wanderers FC

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'We'll give it our all' - Steven Schumacher ready for Birmingham City test

The Big Match Preview - Bolton Wanderers v Birmingham City

The Big Match Preview - Bolton Wanderers v Birmingham City

Bolton Wanderers FC

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The Big Match Preview: And it's OK to talk about the best team in the league

Colls manager Michael Clegg was not smiling at the weekend. Picture by David Featherstone

Colls manager Michael Clegg was not smiling at the weekend. Picture by David Featherstone

Atherton Collieries AFC

Late Chasetown strikes deny Colls on home soil

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National Sport

Nuno was delighted to see his side go through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup (Mike Egerton/PA)

Nuno was delighted to see his side go through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup (Mike Egerton/PA)

Nuno Espirito Santo ‘really happy’ as Forest reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels celebrates (Mike Egerton/PA)

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels celebrates (Mike Egerton/PA)

Matz Sels saves in shootout as Forest beat Ipswich to reach FA Cup quarter-final

Manchester City’s Nathan Ake has undergone foot surgery (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City’s Nathan Ake has undergone foot surgery (Martin Rickett/PA)

Nathan Ake looks forward ‘positively’ following surgery on foot injury

Aston Villa’s John McGinn feels ‘something special’ could be on the horizon (Nick Potts/PA)

Aston Villa’s John McGinn feels ‘something special’ could be on the horizon (Nick Potts/PA)

John McGinn feels best could be yet to come as Villa look ‘to make some history’

Jurrien Timber wants a win against former club PSV (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jurrien Timber wants a win against former club PSV (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jurrien Timber urges Arsenal to ‘change the narrative’ against PSV

Brighterdaysahead (right) and Romeo Coolio at Leopardstown (Gary Carson/PA)

Brighterdaysahead (right) and Romeo Coolio at Leopardstown (Gary Carson/PA)

Elliott: Brighterdaysahead Champion Hurdle bid ‘good for racing’

Adam Idah revealed his other sporting passion (Jane Barlow/PA)

Adam Idah revealed his other sporting passion (Jane Barlow/PA)

Celtic’s Adam Idah relishing summer return to boyhood club Cork

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US President Donald Trump (PA)

US President Donald Trump (PA)

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Trump hits out over calls from Starmer for US guarantees on Ukraine peace

FILE – Dolly Parton performs during an event celebrating the Kansas statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2023 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

FILE – Dolly Parton performs during an event celebrating the Kansas statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2023 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, dies aged 82

A collection of British newspapers.

A collection of British newspapers.

What the papers say – March 4

Government adverts have been launched in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) as part of a Government efforts to tackle people smugglers. (Home Office/PA)

Government adverts have been launched in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) as part of a Government efforts to tackle people smugglers. (Home Office/PA)

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Government adverts launched to warn of misinformation from people smugglers

The Financial Ombudsman Service said complaint volumes in the current financial year remain significantly higher than in 2023/24 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

The Financial Ombudsman Service said complaint volumes in the current financial year remain significantly higher than in 2023/24 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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‘High numbers’ of motor finance commission complaints seen by ombudsman service

More than two-thirds (67%) of people would appreciate someone checking on them if they were struggling to cope, a new survey suggests (Alamy/PA)

More than two-thirds (67%) of people would appreciate someone checking on them if they were struggling to cope, a new survey suggests (Alamy/PA)

More than two in three would appreciate being checked on when struggling – poll

A potential weakening of electric vehicle sales rules could significantly increase the cost of driving for millions of motorists, according to new research (John Walton/PA)

A potential weakening of electric vehicle sales rules could significantly increase the cost of driving for millions of motorists, according to new research (John Walton/PA)

Relaxing sales rules could mean there ‘aren’t enough electric cars to go round’

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