Rush ahead up north

I believe the answer is:

bolton

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'up north' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'rush ahead' is the wordplay.
'rush' becomes 'bolt' (bolt is a kind of rush).
'ahead' becomes 'on' (synonyms).
'bolt'+'on'='BOLTON'

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(Other definitions for bolton that I've seen before include "-- Wanderers, football team" , "Additional" , "Non-world-beaters (anag)" , "Lancashire town" , "Greater Manchester town with a "Wanderers" football club" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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