Bolton news

• £200m plan for new Blackpool village

  06-10-2015 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for a £200m development near Blackpool are approved, paving the way for 1,400 new homes, a school and a health centre.
  
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• UK victim of French flash flood named

  06-10-2015 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Lancashire woman is confirmed as one of the 19 victims of flash floods on the French Riviera at the weekend.
  
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• Bolton rape: Police release CCTV footage after 'vulnerable' man targeted in ... - The Independent

  06-10-2015 18:19
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  Bolton rape: Police release CCTV footage after 'vulnerable' man targeted in ...
  The Independent
  Police have released CCTV footage as part of a public appeal for information after a man was raped during a “terrifying attack” in Bolton. Greater Manchester Police officers were called shortly after 6:20am on Saturday 5 September after a man was raped ...
  CCTV Images Released In Rape Investigation In BoltonKey 103 Manchester
  Bolton rape: Fresh CCTV appeal after man rap
  

• Bolton bobby who is Greater Manchester's longest serving Special Constable ... - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 17:34
  The Bolton News
  Bolton bobby who is Greater Manchester's longest serving Special Constable ...
  The Bolton News
  Hometown policeman Linden Riley was awarded the British Empire Medal in The Queen's Birthday Honours. He received the award on Monday from the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Warren Smith at Dukinfield Town Hall in Tameside. Mr Riley said: ...
  

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• Pressley appointed Fleetwood manager

  06-10-2015 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One side Fleetwood Town appoint former Coventry City boss Steven Pressley as their new manager.
  
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• Walker scores late try to seal narrow victory - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 17:13
  Walker scores late try to seal narrow victory
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Under-18s held off the late challenge of New Brighton to wrap up a 29-27 win. But they did not have it all their own way as Brighton drew first blood but Bolton roared back when Elliot Williams made it 5-5 after a fine backline move. Both sides ...
  

• Two kittens found abandoned in cardboard box behind cafe in Tonge Moor Road

  06-10-2015 15:46
  
  LOVING homes are being sought for two abandoned kittens found in a cardboard box in Bolton.
  
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• Bolton manager Neil Lennon charged by FA for comments after QPR defeat - The Guardian

  06-10-2015 15:36
  The Guardian
  Bolton manager Neil Lennon charged by FA for comments after QPR defeat
  The Guardian
  Neil Lennon was furious with the officials as Bolton went down 4-3 at QPR on Saturday. Photograph: BPI/Rex Shutterstock. Press Association. Tuesday 6 October 2015 09.35 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 6 October 2015 10.35 EDT. Share on Facebook ...
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  Neil Lennon: Bolton boss charged over 'biased referee' commentsBBC Sport
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• Editors join forces to call on George Osborne to give us a fair deal on devolution

  06-10-2015 15:35
  
  EDITORS who have joined together to campaign for the best deal possible on devolution for Greater Manchester delivered our 'Fair Deal Devo' message to Chancellor George Osborne.
  
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• VIDEO: CCTV appeal follows rape of vulnerable man in Bolton car park

  06-10-2015 14:26
  
  FOOTAGE of a man police want to speak to following the rape of a vulnerable man in Bolton has been released.
  
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• GB's Whiley lands a medal in Chicago - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 14:22
  GB's Whiley lands a medal in Chicago
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Triathlon Club member Don Whiley has just returned from representing Great Britain with a medal. Whiley booked a place at the International Triathlon Union Age Group World Championships in Chicago after an impressive result finished sixth in his ...
  

• STOP-TOBER bites - commuters delayed as A666 overnight closures begin

  06-10-2015 14:01
  
  MOTORISTS faced evening misery on the first day of roadworks that are set to shut one of Bolton’s busiest roads for a month.
  
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• United Utilities engineers called as water pipe bursts in Halliwell

  06-10-2015 13:47
  
  ENGINEERS have been called to Halliwell after a water pipe burst.
  
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• Taxi strike action delayed for "at least two weeks" after council talks

  06-10-2015 13:30
  
  THERE will be no further strike action among taxi drivers for at least two weeks after union bosses held “positive” talks with Bolton Council.
  
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• George Osborne's business rates reform could cost Bolton more than £70 million - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 13:09
  The Bolton News
  George Osborne's business rates reform could cost Bolton more than £70 million
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Council chiefs fear the government's business rates reform — announced during this week's Conservative Party Conference — could potentially leave the authority more than £70 million out of pocket. Chancellor George Osborne announced his plan ...and more »
  

• Devolution will transform the region according to Bolton West MP Chris Green - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 13:09
  The Bolton News
  Devolution will transform the region according to Bolton West MP Chris Green
  The Bolton News
  Chris Green, who was elected as MP for Bolton West in May, believes the move to grant more powers to the region will boost the economy and bring business and investment into Bolton. He agrees that the right settlement must be in place, but says we are ...and more »
  

• George Osborne's business rates reform could cost Bolton more than £70 million

  06-10-2015 12:56
  
  BOLTON Council chiefs fear the government’s business rates reform — announced during this week’s Conservative Party Conference — could potentially leave the authority more than £70 million out of pocket.
  
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• WARREN BARLOW'S FOOTBALL FOCUS: Exciting start to the new Bolton Bury and ... - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 11:17
  The Bolton News
  WARREN BARLOW'S FOOTBALL FOCUS: Exciting start to the new Bolton Bury and ...
  The Bolton News
  The Bolton, Bury and District Football League continue to produce ideas to try to encourage more participation in the sport and this season looks set to be no different. Chairman Warren Barlow returns with his weekly column discussing the major ...and more »
  

• Top sporting talent is celebrated at awards night - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 10:28
  Top sporting talent is celebrated at awards night
  The Bolton News
  MORE than 400 people from Bolton's sporting community celebrated a year of success at the De Vere Whites Hotel recently. Organisers behind the Bolton Active Sports Awards 2014/15 say it was 'the best ever' with such a massive turnout to honour the ...
  

• Family pay tribute to 'loving husband, dad and grandad' who died in bike smash

  06-10-2015 10:09
  
  THE family of a motorcyclist who died in a road smash on Sunday have paid tribute to a 'wonderful husband, dad and grandad'.
  
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• Pensioner jailed for sex offences against two young girls dies in prison

  06-10-2015 09:17
  
  A PENSIONER who was jailed for sex offences against two young girls three decades ago died in prison, an inquest heard.
  
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• Family in Remembrance Day brawl at Horwich pub

  06-10-2015 09:10
  
  A FAMILY started a Remembrance Day brawl at a Horwich pub during which a landlady was kicked to the ground, a court heard.
  
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• Family in Remembrance Day brawl

  06-10-2015 09:10
  
  A FAMILY started a Remembrance Day brawl at a Horwich pub during which a landlady was kicked to the ground, a court heard.
  
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• LIVE: Shooting in Little Hulton

  06-10-2015 08:45
  
  Police have confirmed this morning that a man has been injured in a shooting in Little Hulton.
  
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• LIVE: Man shot three times in targeted attack in Little Hulton

  06-10-2015 08:45
  
  Police have confirmed this morning that a man has been injured in a shooting in Little Hulton.
  
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• VIDEO: 'It sounded like a semi-automatic' - neighbour's shock after man shot three times

  06-10-2015 08:34
  
  A 34-year-old man is in a 'serious' condition in hospital after being shot three times in a targeted attack in Little Hulton last night.
  
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• Man injured in Little Hulton shooting

  06-10-2015 08:34
  
  POLICE have confirmed this morning that a man has been injured in a shooting in Little Hulton.
  
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• Little Hulton shooting leaves man in serious condition with three gunshot wounds

  06-10-2015 08:34
  
  A 34-year-old man is in a 'serious' condition in hospital after being shot three times in a targeted attack in Little Hulton last night.
  
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• Tributes to late Second World War veteran Walter Wood - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 08:15
  The Bolton News
  Tributes to late Second World War veteran Walter Wood
  The Bolton News
  Walter Wood lied about his age to join up to the Territorial Army and was sent to fight in Normandy eight days after D Day, the Allies' seaborne invasion of occupied Normandy that turned the tide of the conflict. The accomplished speedway rider and ...and more »
  

• Devo-manc explained: What does this historic deal mean for us?

  06-10-2015 08:02
  
  WHEN the historic Greater Manchester Devolution deal was signed last year it was said more key decision making powers would be granted to our local leaders — but what does this mean for Bolton? Politics reporter Liam Thorp looks at the agreement in more detail.
  
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• Tributes to late Second World War veteran Walter Wood

  06-10-2015 07:31
  
  A SECOND World War veteran born and bred in Bolton has died aged 93.
  
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• Citizens of tomorrow graduate from National Citizen Service - The Bolton News

  06-10-2015 07:14
  Citizens of tomorrow graduate from National Citizen Service
  The Bolton News
  HATS off to students and pupils who attended a graduation with a difference to celebrate them becoming young citizens. Schoolchildren and sixth formers enjoyed a summer holiday they will never forgot, taking part in adventures, making new friends and ...and more »
  

• PICTURED: Award winners of Kearsley Scarecrow Festival 2015

  06-10-2015 07:06
  
  CREATORS of Kearsley's finest scarecrows gather for a special awards ceremony.
  
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• Citizens of tomorrow graduate from National Citizen Service

  06-10-2015 07:06
  
  HATS off to students and pupils who attended a graduation with a difference to celebrate them becoming young citizens.
  
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• Crowdfunding campaign for Bradshaw Post Office after cash machine raid

  06-10-2015 07:05
  
  A CROWDFUNDING campaign has been set up to help Post Office workers — after raiders blew up a cash machine and escaped with thousands of pounds.
  
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• Top gymnast Tweddle inspires youngsters to develop the right moves and attitude to be the best

  06-10-2015 07:03
  
  YOUNGSTERS were jumping for joy when top gymnast Beth Tweddle turned up at their school.
  
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• Top gymnast inspires youngsters to develop the right moves and attitude to be the best

  06-10-2015 07:03
  
  YOUNGSTERS were jumping for joy when top gymnast Beth Tweddle turned up at their school.
  
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• EE phone mast disconnected for 8 weeks following demise of Hollands Gardening Centre

  06-10-2015 07:03
  
  RESIDENTS in Bromley Cross have been left with mobile phone signal problems after it was revealed a mast on the former Hollands Gardening Centre has been disconnected.
  
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• Devolution will transform the region according to Bolton West MP Chris Green

  06-10-2015 07:03
  
  BOLTON’s new Conservative MP says his government’s devolution deal will “transform” the region.
  
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• Bolton Council leader Cllr Cliff Morris says Devo-Manc must not be a vehicle for more cuts

  06-10-2015 07:03
  
  BOLTON’s council leader has backed our 'Fair Devo Deal' message — saying devolution must not be a process to bring in cuts.
  
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