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• Man 'caused family deaths' on boat

  07-10-2015 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A gas fitter caused the deaths of his partner and her 10-year-old daughter, who were from Leyland, by using a generator to heat their boat while carbon monoxide sensors were disabled, prosecutors claim.
  
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• Bolton celebrates National Poetry Day with a host of local stars

  07-10-2015 17:28
  
  A WRITER and poet will be helping Bolton celebrate National Poetry Day by hosting a workshop at the Octagon Theatre.
  
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• Mayors in visit to Bolton homeless charity

  07-10-2015 17:25
  
  THE Mayors and Mayoresses of Blackrod and Horwich discovered more about the Bolton scheme that looks after hundreds of homeless youngsters on a special visit.
  
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• Tory leader hails Cameron's party speech as "one of the best ever"

  07-10-2015 17:05
  
  BOLTON’S Conservative leader hailed David Cameron’s party conference speech as 'one of the best ever' and agreed with the Prime Minister that the Tories are the party of compassion.
  
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• Bolton boss Neil Lennon charged over referee 'bias' comments - Irish Post

  07-10-2015 16:48
  Irish Post
  Bolton boss Neil Lennon charged over referee 'bias' comments
  Irish Post
  BOLTON manager Neil Lennon has been charged with misconduct over comments he made to the media following Saturday's 4-3 Championship defeat at QPR. The Football Association's charge against Lennon alleges that his post-match comments about ...
  

• Whites chief Phil Gartside and civic dignitaries discuss future of Bolton - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 14:15
  The Bolton News
  Whites chief Phil Gartside and civic dignitaries discuss future of Bolton
  The Bolton News
  Prominent figures — including the Bishop of Bolton and Whites chairman Phil Gartside — have debated the future of the town. Here John Newbould recounts the key messages from the 43rd annual Tillotson Lecture at Bolton School. THE heads of several of ...
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• UPDATE: Long delays on A666 after car collides with lorry

  07-10-2015 13:54
  
  POLICE were called to St Peter’s Way today after reports that a car had crashed into the back of a lorry, bringing traffic to a standstill for several hours.
  
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• Long delays as lorry sheds its load on A666

  07-10-2015 13:54
  
  TRAFFIC is backed up on St Peter's Way after a lorry lost its load on the carriageway.
  
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• BOLTON RUFC: Patel ensures Under-17s win is a stroll in the (Sedgley) Park - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 13:33
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON RUFC: Patel ensures Under-17s win is a stroll in the (Sedgley) Park
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Under-17s maintained their 100 per cent record this season with a 17-0 win against Sedgley Park. The Cherry and Whites took the lead early on when quick hands found Adam Hackin on the right wing who outpaced the defence for an unconverted ...
  

• Tenant's horror at maggot-infested flat after man's body lays undiscovered for 2 weeks

  07-10-2015 12:53
  
  A TENANT whose flat became infested by maggots from a neighbour's dead body has accused landlords of ignoring her pleas to move.
  
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• PICTURES: Tenant's horror at maggot-infested flat after man's body lays undiscovered for 2 weeks

  07-10-2015 12:53
  
  A TENANT whose flat became infested by maggots from a neighbour's dead body has accused landlords of ignoring her pleas to move.
  
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• PICTURES: Tenant's horror at maggot-infested flat after corpse lays undiscovered for 2 weeks

  07-10-2015 12:53
  
  A TENANT whose flat became infested by maggots from a neighbour's dead body has accused landlords of ignoring her pleas to move.
  
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• HS2 boss Simon Kirby speaks to business leaders at University of Bolton - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 12:12
  The Bolton News
  HS2 boss Simon Kirby speaks to business leaders at University of Bolton
  The Bolton News
  THE man in charge of keeping HS2 — the controversial high speed train link between the North and the South — on track was in Bolton last night. Simon Kirby — chief executive of HS2 — was at the University of Bolton's Centre for Islamic Finance to ...
  

• VIDEO: Alan Henning's daughter posts moving tribute to her late father

  07-10-2015 12:10
  
  THE daughter of Bolton aid worker Alan Henning has posted a video tribute to her father to mark one year since his death.
  
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• Fatal crash woman had 'heart of gold'

  07-10-2015 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 76-year-old woman who died after her car hit a tree in a West Lancashire village was "selfless, warm hearted, with a heart of gold", her family says.
  
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• LIVE: Prime Minister’s party conference speech

  07-10-2015 11:45
  
  Rolling coverage of David Cameron's keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference
  
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• VIDEO: Mum and daughter's world record hug – for 27 hours

  07-10-2015 10:24
  
  A MUM and daughter proved what an amazing bond they have – by hugging for a world record 27 hours.
  
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• 'I have never seen anything like it' - Firefighters' warning after serious ... - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 08:57
  The Bolton News
  'I have never seen anything like it' - Firefighters' warning after serious ...
  The Bolton News
  RESIDENTS in Horwich face a big clean-up today after their homes were hit by overnight flooding. Heavy rain flooded parts of the town on in the early hours of the morning, washing out roads, gardens and even homes. Longworth Road residents Gareth and ...and more »
  

• The shopkeeper victim who only ever gave good service - The Bolton News (blog)

  07-10-2015 08:45
  The Bolton News (blog)
  The shopkeeper victim who only ever gave good service
  The Bolton News (blog)
  I DON'T suppose for one minute that the raiders who blew up a post office cash machine thought about the shop's owner. Yet the proprietor of the post-office in Lea Gate, Harwood which was so badly damaged has had his livelihood shattered at the same ...and more »
  

• Suranne's drama adds to her success - The Bolton News (blog)

  07-10-2015 08:45
  The Bolton News (blog)
  Suranne's drama adds to her success
  The Bolton News (blog)
  WHATEVER the outcome of the BBC 1 hit drama series Dr Foster tonight actress Suranne Jones is emerging heaped in praise. The talented 37-year-old Oldham-born actress is compelling as local GP Dr Gemma Foster, forced to reassess her marriage as her ...and more »
  

• Striking the right note for Bolton's musical talents - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 08:13
  The Bolton News
  Striking the right note for Bolton's musical talents
  The Bolton News
  Westhoughton is the home of the famous multi award-winning and historic Wingates brass band. And the stars of tomorrow have long been honing their skills over at Smithills School in their well-known bands. Share article. Here, musical director Chris ...
  

• Football letter mystery solved after son of Wanderers' player sees appeal

  07-10-2015 08:02
  
  A 35-YEAR mystery surrounding a letter inviting a young man to have trials for Bolton Wanderers has been solved.
  
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• Dedicated fundraisers look forward to festive season - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 07:15
  The Bolton News
  Dedicated fundraisers look forward to festive season
  The Bolton News
  A GROUP of enthusiastic fund-raisers is preparing for yet another busy festive season in Bolton. That group is Bolton Lions Club — an organisation dedicated to helping others. Quite why the Lions are not as well known as some of the other service ...
  

• D-Day hero, 91, receives top French honour: 'We owe our freedom to your dedication — because you were ready to risk your life'

  07-10-2015 07:08
  
  A NAVY man who was among the first to land on D-Day has received France's highest honour for his part in the country's liberation.
  
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• In the dock: 10 people who have appeared in Bolton courts this week - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 07:06
  The Bolton News
  In the dock: 10 people who have appeared in Bolton courts this week
  The Bolton News
  MAGISTRATES have ordered a man to spend 24 hours at an attendance centre after he pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis. Tyrone Cameron, aged 24, of Crossmoor Drive, Tonge Moor, was also told he must pay £325 in costs and charges. Driver fined.and more »
  

• In the dock: 10 people who have appeared in Bolton courts this week

  07-10-2015 07:00
  
  Our regular round up of people who have appeared in Bolton's courts this week.
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - October 6, 2015 - The Bolton News

  07-10-2015 06:07
  The Bolton News
  Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - October 6, 2015
  The Bolton News
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. Paul Brown, also known as Paul Garbutt, 33. is wanted for a burglary in Farnworth in August. He is known to have links to Farnworth and Salford. Paul Woodcock, aged ...and more »
  

• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - October 6, 2015

  07-10-2015 06:00
  
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects.
  
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