Bolton news

• Dating fraud accused 'forged signature'

  24-09-2015 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman from Lancashire who dated an alleged online lonely hearts fraudster tells a court her signature was forged in a car finance deal he put together.
  
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• Work on 1700 new homes in Bolton to begin after developers agree to spend £9 ... - Manchester Evening News

  24-09-2015 21:20
  Manchester Evening News
  Work on 1700 new homes in Bolton to begin after developers agree to spend £9 ...
  Manchester Evening News
  Work on a huge £260m development in Bolton - that will see 1,700 homes built - is due to start next month. Construction of the 'new town' at the former Horwich Loco Works could begin within just two weeks. The Rivington Chase project, on the 190-acre ...
  

• 'Proud' letter school rated inadequate

  24-09-2015 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A school at which pupils were told test results did not assess what made them "special and unique" is rated as inadequate by inspectors.
  
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• Candle warning issued after family forced to extinguish fire

  24-09-2015 19:31
  
  A FAMILY were forced to extinguish a fire at their home in Little Hulton after a candle became so hot that it cracked a glass shelf and fell.
  
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• Bolton travel firm scores after raising more than £1,000 for hospice

  24-09-2015 19:06
  
  BOLTON based travel firm Destinology raised more than £1,000 for Bolton Hospice with a charity football match.
  
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• 'City quarter' flats plans criticised by council chiefs as Aldi vision is approved

  24-09-2015 18:21
  
  TOWN hall chiefs have criticised plans for a 'city quarter' flats development in the town centre — telling developers to go back to the drawing board.
  
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• 100s of jobseekers attend jobs and skills fair at Bolton College - The Bolton News

  24-09-2015 17:48
  The Bolton News
  100s of jobseekers attend jobs and skills fair at Bolton College
  The Bolton News
  Hundreds of visitors made their way to Bolton College for the fifth Bolton Jobs and Skills Fair. The event is held annually for jobseekers and people seeking employment advice. Principle Marie Gilluley said: "It has been busy right from the off this ...
  

• £1,000 and 6,000 miles: The cost of supporting Bolton Wanderers

  24-09-2015 16:42
  
  BOLTON football fans will travel 6,199 miles to support Wanderers this season, new research suggests.
  
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• MP blasts Chancellor's plan to give £3 million to grassroots football in China

  24-09-2015 16:24
  
  A BOLTON MP has branded George Osborne as “disgraceful” after the Chancellor announced plans to plough £3 million of government money into boosting grassroots football in China.
  
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• New brass band formed of young people with learning difficulties ready to hit the right notes at first performance

  24-09-2015 15:50
  
  A NEW brass band comprised of young people in Bolton with learning difficulties will perform in public for the first time on Saturday.
  
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• Woman crashes Mercedes onto embankment of M61 in rush-hour

  24-09-2015 15:46
  
  A DRIVER crashed her car off the southbound M61 onto an embankment.
  
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• Bolton Council planning committee live blog - Thursday, September 24

  24-09-2015 15:16
  
  We bring you live updates from this month's meeting of Bolton Council's planning committee.
  
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• UPDATED: MP offers condolences after 717 feared dead in Mecca stampede tragedy

  24-09-2015 14:27
  
  A BOLTON MP has expressed her sadness after hundreds of pilgrims were killed following a stampede near the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
  
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• VIDEO: Man raped in car park on way home after night out

  24-09-2015 13:04
  
  A 'VULNERABLE' man has been left traumatised after he was raped in a car park, police said.
  
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• VIDEO APPEAL: Vulnerable man raped in car park on way home after night out

  24-09-2015 13:04
  
  A 'VULNERABLE' man has been left traumatised after he was raped in a car park, police said.
  
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• APPEAL: Vulnerable man raped in car park on way home after night out

  24-09-2015 13:04
  
  A 'VULNERABLE' man has been left traumatised after he was raped in a car park, police said.
  
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• In the dock: 4 people from Bolton who have appeared in court

  24-09-2015 12:59
  
  In the dock: 4 people who have appeared in court in Bolton
  
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• Bolton boss Neil Lennon confirms interest in Charlton's Igor Vetokele - SkySports

  24-09-2015 12:35
  SkySports
  Bolton boss Neil Lennon confirms interest in Charlton's Igor Vetokele
  SkySports
  Bolton have approached Sky Bet Championship rivals Charlton about taking forward Igor Vetokele on a three-month loan. Wanderers have amassed just four goals in eight fixtures to date and have lost both Zach Clough and Emile Heskey to injury this month.
  

• Bolton's St George society plants English oak trees in Haslam Park to honour ... - The Bolton News

  24-09-2015 12:15
  The Bolton News
  Bolton's St George society plants English oak trees in Haslam Park to honour ...
  The Bolton News
  ENGLISH oak trees have been planted in a Bolton park in honour of the birthday of Admiral Lord Nelson. Chris Houghton, chairman of the Bolton branch of the Royal Society of St George, helped to plant the oaks in Haslam Park. Mr Houghton, chief ...
  

• Bolton's St George society plants English oak trees in Haslam Park to honour Admiral Lord Nelson

  24-09-2015 12:07
  
  ENGLISH oak trees have been planted in a Bolton park in honour of the birthday of Admiral Lord Nelson.
  
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• Prime Minister gives award to Bolton man who dedicated 27 years to wildlife conservation

  24-09-2015 12:03
  
  A MAN who has dedicated 27 years to wildlife conservation has been honoured by the Prime Minister.
  
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• Top Aussie batsman bids goodbye to Bolton and heads home

  24-09-2015 10:27
  
  A CRICKETER who lit up the Bolton leagues for more than 15 years has bid an emotional farewell to his adopted home after moving back to his native Australia.
  
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• Bolton weather update – Thursday, September 24, 2015

  24-09-2015 08:37
  
  AFTER a wet start to the morning it is expected to stay mostly dry for the rest of Thursday.
  
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• Bolton traffic and travel update – Thursday, September 24, 2015

  24-09-2015 08:32
  
  TRAFFIC is starting to build up in the usual rush hour hotspots coming in and out of Bolton.
  
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• Khan targeting Pacqiuao showdown - The Bolton News

  24-09-2015 08:18
  The Bolton News
  Khan targeting Pacqiuao showdown
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON superstar Amir Khan is targeting a showdown with former stablemate Manny Pacquiao for his next fight. The 28-year-old welterweight had hoped to face Floyd Mayweather but knows that is unlikely now the unbeaten American has announced his ...and more »
  

• Motorist accused of driving car at man after argument cleared of all charges

  24-09-2015 08:00
  
  A MOTORIST accused of driving his car at a man in a Bolton street has been cleared of all charges.
  
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• Man allowed cannabis farm to be cultivated in basement of Horwich shop, court told

  24-09-2015 07:32
  
  A HORWICH man allowed a cannabis farm to be cultivated in the basement of his shop, a court heard.
  
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• VIDEO: Mum of 14-year-old boy with 10-a-day smoking habit slams school for confiscating his e-cigarette

  24-09-2015 07:05
  
  THE mother of a 14-year-old boy who had a 10-a-day smoking habit has criticised his school after teachers confiscated his e-cigarette.
  
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• Mum of 14-year-old boy with 10-a-day smoking habit slams school for confiscating his e-cigarette

  24-09-2015 07:05
  
  THE mother of a 14-year-old boy who had a 10-a-day smoking habit has criticised his school after teachers confiscated his e-cigarette.
  
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• Teacher sacked after pupil attack suffers tribunal setback

  24-09-2015 07:04
  
  A SENIOR teacher sacked after being attacked by a pupil at a Bolton academy will have to fight for a pay-out for a second time.
  
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