A Horwich councillor and leader of a hyper-local party has defected to the Conservatives. Marie Brady, who represents Horwich North East on Bolton Council, was a founder and leader of Horwich and Blackrod First Independents, who have three members.
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A rally campaigning for a referendum on 'net zero' that was set to be held at Bolton Wanderers' stadium has been cancelled by the club.
The Nigel Farage fronted 'Vote Power Not Poverty' event was set to be held at the University of Bolton Stadium later this month. The campaign's official website describes it as "a cross party, grassroots campaign made up of activists from different parties and from none."
It continues: "Our aim is simple. We are demanding a referendum on the life-changing Net Zero plans forced upon us by Westminster politicians. We want the British people to have a say, both on our energy future and on Britain’s energy security."
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Responding to tweet by @PowerNotPoverty, a number of the club's fans voiced their discontent at the ground being used as a venue.
@BurndenWay wrote: "Deeply, deeply, deeply unhappy about this."
@RodIrelandPhoto tweeted: "In a Europe at such trouble with itself please do not facilitate an event that could be divisive, antagonistic and providing succour to ideologies that are way off the mark of what the #bwfc family are about. Nothing good will come of such an event at our home."
@JakeBWFC_ added: "Get this cancelled."
This morning (August 8) Bolton Wanderers confirmed that the event, which was selling VIP tickets for £100 and was also set to feature Reform UK leader Richard Tice and political commentator Dominique Samuels, had been cancelled. Bolton Wanderers also moved to distance itself from the event.
A club spokesman said: "A 'Vote Power Not Poverty' Rally scheduled for later this month at the Bolton Whites Hotel will not be happening. The event has been cancelled by BWFC
A Horwich councillor and leader of a hyper-local party has defected to the Conservatives. Marie Brady, who represents Horwich North East on Bolton Council, was a founder and leader of Horwich and Blackrod First Independents, who have three members.
Ian Evatt says Bolton Wanderers will not turn down a return to the Championship this season as they aim to make a late charge for the play-offs but that the Whites want to stay in the second tier when they get there and will be stronger after the upcoming transfer window in the summer.
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Manori Ravindran International EditorLondon-headquartered IP and production outfit Dominion of Drama has optioned YA supernatural romance novel “The Wanderer.”Written by Josie Williams, the pen name for author Kirsty Moseley, whose books have sold more than 860,000 copies in English, “The Wanderer” is described as a “heart-wrenching romance about first loves and lives lost.” Dominion of Drama will immediately begin developing the book for television.The deal was announced at Series Mania, Europe’s leading co-production forum for television development, which is currently underway in Lille, France.Norton previously oversaw the production company Awesome Media & Entertainment, and set up Dominion of Drama in 2020. The “Wanderer” deal marks a continuation of his work adapting literary properties for the screen.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz may be busy adding the final touches to their upcoming wedding, but that hasn't stopped the aspiring chef from thinking about spoiling his future wife in the lead up to their big day.MORE: Brooklyn Beckham makes incredible revelation about Nicola Peltz in pre-wedding interviewTaking to her Instagram Stories over the weekend, the American actress shared a photo of the beautiful white and pink roses Brooklyn had gifted her. "Baby @brooklynbeckham," she simply remarked.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham shares touching engagement story on Today ShowThe post comes shortly after 23-year-old Brooklyn – the eldest son of Victoria and David Beckham – opened up to British Vogue about how Nicola, 27, pens messages on tiny labels because he has a "label obsession".MORE: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pose intimately in smouldering new photosSEE: Brooklyn Beckham captures candid snap of fiancée Nicola Peltz amid wedding planning"Rub for worries but don't worry because I'm always right here with you," one note reads.
Naman Ramachandran Principal photography commenced Monday at U.K. locations on historical comedy “Seize Them!,” directed by Curtis Vowell (“Baby Done”).The cast includes BAFTA winner, Aimee Lou Wood (“Sex Education”), Lolly Adefope (“Shrill”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Nick Frost (“Hot Fuzz”) and Jessica Hynes (“W1A”).Written by Andy Riley (“Ron’s Gone Wrong”), “Seize Them!” is a female led comedy set in dark ages Britain where Queen Dagan (Wood) is toppled by a revolution led by Humble Joan (Coughlan).
Crewe Alex boss David Artell believes Bolton Wanderers are on a par with where they should be in League One at this moment in time after their January transfer window activity.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz had time for one more fashion shoot first. The loved-up couple posed up a storm in a series of shots for Pepe Jeans’ Spring/Summer 2022 campaign, and it’s giving Posh and Becks back in the day. The son of David Beckham looked super suave as he sported a white cotton shirt and dark jeans for the photoshoot.
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson feels there is less pressure on Bolton compared to other sides in and around the League One play-offs but that Wanderers are close to the top six in their quest to reach them.
Bolton Wanderers are purely focusing on taking care of business themselves in their chase for the League One play-offs in a tough division as Ian Evatt is delighted with where his fairly young team is at present.
Ian Evatt says Bolton Wanderers are fully focused on reaching the League One play-offs this season but admits the club will move on to next campaign if the form earlier in the season ends up costing them in their quest for the top six.