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Bolton Wanderers end tie-up with sports data firm Ludonautics after two years
WANDERERS have ended their relationship with sports advisory firm Ludonautics. The club has confirmed that the link-up, which was agreed two years ago to give them access to high-end scouting data, has been cut. Advertisement Ludonautics were given B class shares in Bolton's parent company, Football Ventures (Whites) limited, two years ago in exchange for access to data which they felt would help them improve recruitment, specifically overseas. The parting of ways is understood to have been amicable, with Wanderers now shifting back to a more traditional blend of data and in-person scouting under new sporting director, Fergal Harkin. A spokesperson for the club told The Bolton News: 'Our partnership with Ludonautics has ended. We are extremely grateful to Ian (Graham) and his team for their help and expertise on the specific projects we partnered on.' Ludonautics was founded by former Liverpool director of research Ian Graham, who worked in Jurgen Klopp's data room alongside Michael Edwards to create a Premier League and Champions League winning squad between 2012 and 2023. Advertisement Graham was responsible for one of the Premier League's first in-house analytics departments, which paved the way for the data boom of the 2020s but the link with Bolton has not proved as productive as it was originally hoped. Mr Graham said: 'Despite our professional partnership coming to an end, I wish BWFC nothing but success both now and in the future. It was a pleasure to work with and assist their progressive ownership and management team for the period we did."
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7 hours ago
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Bolton's 'father of fitness' to take on epic challenge to mark landmark birthday
A Bolton man who pioneered the fitness industry in the UK is spending his 90th birthday this summer facing a fitness challenge to raise charity cash. Ken Heathcote, who started Bolton Health Studio in the 1950s which became a blueprint for gyms across the country, is taking part in the Not Out at 90 Challenge. On July 18, he and his grandson Sam will be swimming 90 lengths of Bolton's Nuffield gym before going to Elton reservoir in Bury to swim a further 90 lengths in open water. On a separate day, Sam, who lives in London, will also be lifting 90,000 lb and playing nine sets of tennis. These are all to boost the charities involved: Cancer Research, The Stroke Association and Alzheimer's Research UK. There are also around 30 challenges being taken up by local people keen to back Ken's birthday fundraising efforts. READ MORE: Bolton's Ken Heathcote completes three epic swims Chef Michel Roux big fan of guru Ken Heathcote Bolton's "Fitness Father" tells life story Ken and Sam are carrying on a family tradition of extreme sporting achievement which goes back more than five decades and has raised thousands and thousands for charities. In 1970 Ken ran a marathon between Preston and Morecambe with around 30 competitors and no drinks stands. He tackled all kinds of personal challenges on his milestone birthdays, all aided by his late wife Brenda. (Image: NQ) Ken even ran from John o' Groats in Scotland to Lands End for charity – a feat which was filmed and made into a TV programme. Just before his 84th birthday, Ken triumphed in the Great North Swim, tackling the 5k length of Lake Windermere among 10,000 swimmers. He still swims 90 lengths daily and insists that his positive mindset 'ego and desire to help others' keeps him going. Farnworth-born Ken attributes his own fitness and determination to his father, who first took him swimming – even when the local pool's heating system broke down and the water plummeted to just a couple of degrees. 'He told me 'just do one length' and that one led to another and another. I've used that principle ever since,' he explained. His commitment to raising money for charity began when he was a young bricklayer working at the Christe Hospital and he was sent to fetch some water. 'I wandered onto a ward and there were all these children – from around six to 15 year-olds – all without hair,' he recalled. 'The matron told me they were all suffering from leukaemia and having chemotherapy and that none of the boys would reach 21. I had no idea. It really opened my eyes. 'Ever since, I've wanted to raise money, initially for the children – I can still see them now - and then for other causes.' Follow Ken and Sam's journey on Instagram and TikTok @Notoutat90
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7 hours ago
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Cheapest petrol and diesel in or near Bolton this week
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in Bolton, according to Petrol prices get their information directly from garages and from users. These prices may not be the most up-to-date at the time of reading, but are correct at the time of writing based on the information available. Cheapest Unleaded in or near Bolton Sainsbury's Bolton Automat 127.9p Esso Church Street (Little Lever Service Station) 127.9p Asda Farnworth Automat 127.9p EG On The Move Manchester Road (Manchester Road Service Station) 128.7p Morrisons Bolton Dawes 128.9p Morrisons Bolton Atlas 128.9p Esso Bury Road (MFG Meadow) 128.9p Morrisons Harwood 128.9p Asda Bolton 129.2p EG On The Move Blackburn Road (Sharples Services) 129.7p Cheapest Diesel in or near Bolton Sainsbury's Bolton Automat 133.9p Esso Church Street (Little Lever Service Station) 133.9p Morrisons Bolton Dawes 134.9p Morrisons Bolton Atlas 134.9p Esso Bury Road (MFG Meadow) 134.9p Morrisons Harwood 134.9p Asda Farnworth Automat 134.9p Asda Bolton 135.2p EG On The Move Manchester Road (Manchester Road Service Station) 135.7p EG On The Move Blackburn Road (Sharples Services) 135.7p For the latest information, go to
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7 hours ago
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Independent coffee shop with five-star hygiene rating launches new summer menu
An independent Bolton coffee shop in the train station is celebrating its top hygiene rating as it launches its new tantalising new summer menu. Le Feast, which is located in Bolton train station, opened its doors to customers - and commuters - six months ago offering an array of artisan treats and Italian-roasted coffee. Courtney and Brenden. (Image: Leah Collins) The coffee shop is the fourth location to be opened in the North West, adding to venues at Poulton-Le-Fylde Train Station, Rochdale Train Station and Blackpool North Train Station, which was opened 13 years ago. Although it is still fairly new, Le Feast has already seen massive success and has now launched its summer menu featuring iced strawberry and vanilla premium-grade matcha, iced lemon tea and iced chai lattes. READ MORE: The new food menu items include a mouth-watering chicken fillet brioche, the 'famous feast roll' which includes bacon, sausage, eggs, hash brown and cheese as well as the all-day breakfast barm. Matcha is on the menu this summer at Le Feast. (Image: Leah Collins) Speaking to The Bolton News Le Feast manager Courtney Sixsmith said: 'We have perfected our summer menu this year by using feedback from our Bolton customers. 'We use high-grade quality Japanese matcha for the drinks and have worked to perfect the recipe. We've found the right flavour pairings to compliment the taste. The matcha and chai are available hot or iced. "We've really invested time into training the team, so every drink is made to perfection. "Managing Le Feast Bolton since we first opened has been and continues to be such a special journey. "Getting to know our amazing regular customers, the daily chats, laughter, and seeing customers leave happy and satisfied always brightens my day. "I'm passionate about delivering the best service and meeting our customers' needs. It's also lovely welcoming new faces every day and feeling the ongoing support from everyone. "I couldn't be prouder of my team. Their hard work, dedication, and positivity never go unnoticed, and I feel so lucky to work alongside them. "A huge thank you to Jeremy Clark, Jason Cotillard, and Brenden Wilkinson. Their support, guidance, encouragement, and the time they've invested in me have been a huge part of my journey so far. "I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities they've given me and everything they continue to do. I feel so lucky to be part of the Le Feast family." Le Feast Operations Manager Brenden Wilkinson added: 'Of course, we'll still be selling our usual favourites including sandwiches and toasties from local suppliers. Right down to the butter we use for the bread. The new summer menu features delicious premium grade matcha, chai latte's in strawberry or vanilla flavours. (Image: Leah Collins) 'We use butter on all our sandwiches, it just creates a better, richer flavour. We don't like to cut corners, it's the little things – people are able to tell the difference. 'We're looking forward to the future, we are so grateful for how much the business has taken off and are hoping to introduce new menu items, such as flatbreads, looking forward. 'Customers have come on that journey with us, so it's a two-way relationship. We also recently received our five-star hygiene rating, which is a testament to the brand's attention to detail and high-quality products. "We've really interacted with our Bolton customers to get their feedback and find out what they want to see from us." Jason Cottilard (owner), Courtney Sixsmith (manager of Bolton branch) and Jeremy Clark (owner). (Image: Leah Collins) Owner Jason Cottilard said: 'This is a very exciting time for us, we're enjoying pleasing our customers and seeing how excited they are at us being here. 'It's great that we are able to feed off of their enthusiasm and we have many more exciting ideas planned for the future.' As well as being available to order online, La Feast also accepts pre-orders so those expecting to visit the station at a certain time can collect their sandwiches quickly and never miss the train. The new summer menu at Le Feast (Image: Le Feast) The coffee shop also offers a member's club, called the 1825 club after the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public railway. Members have access to exclusive discounts, personalised offers and early access to new product launches. The opening hours for Le Feast are: Monday - Thursday 5.30am to 7pm. Friday and Saturday 5.30am - 7pm. Sunday 8am to 3pm.
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8 hours ago
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The dark secrets of Bolton's past uncovered to mark National Crime Month
The intriguing dark chapters of Bolton's history have to come to light once again to mark National Crime Month. Bolton Library is marking the month with a series of events, including visits by crime authors - and a trip to the archives where secrets of the town's past dating back to the 1500s are kept. (Image: Leah Collins) The tour, which was led by archivist Caroline Furey, shows Bolton Library and Museum's collection of historical, court, business and church records taking back to 1525. READ MORE: Located under the Grade II listed building on Le Mans Crescent, the Bolton archives currently have two miles worth of shelving, with about three miles in total when combined with Bolton documents stored at other sites. The tours are led by archivist Caroline Furey. (Image: Leah Collins) Other records include old newspaper articles from the Bolton Chronicle, including detailed court coverage of previous crimes of the past. Caroline said: 'These sessions are ongoing to get people interested in the work we do here at the archives. A lot of people don't even know that they exist under here. 'Bolton library was actually the third public library in the country, so people here really did have a thirst for knowledge.' One of the documents in the collection include an indictment file relating to a 15-year-old pickpocket, James Costello, who was prosecuted for stealing a silver box containing coins from a lady in Bolton. The tours are proving popular with residents for National Crime Month. (Image: Leah Collins) Old court records show that he pleaded guilty to the offences and was transported for ten years to Tasmania. Police records describe James as 'bad and idle, bad in every respect' with records from his time in Tasmania describing an incident when he purposefully damaged his boots so that he couldn't work. Other records detail an Anges Lawless, who stole £5 from her employer in Bolton in 1881 and was sentenced to six months of hard labour as a result. Records from an old police book detail the crimes of James Costello. (Image: Leah Collins) A rather unusual case detailed in the records was Betty Eccles, an elderly lady from Bolton who was convicted for poisoning children with arsenic. Caroline said: 'We have lots of information on the criminals here in Bolton. With James, we know that he passed away in 1892 aged 66, which is a long life for someone of the time. 'We are keen to get in contact with anybody in Tasmania who might be part of his ancestry. The Bolton Library archives have about two miles of shelves in total. (Image: Leah Collins) 'All the information kept in the archives has to be original, and it must be about Bolton. We are keen not to have information that is duplicated and, in the case, when collections become too big to store, we would have to keep a sample. 'It is not all digitalised, this would be a massive job. Some stuff has been digitalised, it's normally external companies that come and do this for us, but it is a long and slow process.' Also discussed was the 1838 murder of Scotch traveller, George Henderson, on Winter Hill. He had set off early one morning across the cloud-shrouded hill, but never arrived at his destination. Later that day, a young boy found him moaning in a ditch, grievously injured by a gunshot to his head, which hours later claimed his life. The man charged with his murder was acquitted, so it's a crime that remains unsolved to this day. Crime author Shari Lapena will be at Bolton Library on July 16 and free tickets available on Eventbrite.
