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• VIDEO: Sir Ian McKellen: 'Bolton's really growing up'

  16-10-2015 23:56
  
  Sir Ian McKellen has spoken of his joy at returning home for the town's first Pride festival, saying "Bolton's really growing up".
  
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• UPDATED: Man and girl injured in two-car crash in town centre

  16-10-2015 21:36
  
  A MAN and a teenage girl have been injured in a two-car smash in Bolton town centre.
  
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• 1 in 4 Bolton children living in poverty — but not because of drugs, alcohol ... - The Bolton News

  16-10-2015 21:30
  The Bolton News
  1 in 4 Bolton children living in poverty — but not because of drugs, alcohol ...
  The Bolton News
  NEARLY one in four children in Bolton is living in poverty — but much of the deprivation is not caused by drugs, alcohol and unemployment, according to a report. The annual report for the Bolton Safeguarding Children Board warned that 23 per cent of ...
  

• Man and woman injured in two-car crash in town centre

  16-10-2015 19:41
  
  A MAN and a woman have been injured in a two-car smash in Bolton town centre.
  
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• Mum of Bolton man missing for a month says: 'Please come home' - The Bolton News

  16-10-2015 18:16
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  Mum of Bolton man missing for a month says: 'Please come home'
  The Bolton News
  A DESPERATE mother has appealed for help in finding her missing son who has seemingly disappeared without trace. Stephen Swanton has not been seen since running off from home in Brunswick Court, Halliwell, following a family argument a month ago.and more »
  

• Mum of Bolton man missing for a month says: 'Please come home'

  16-10-2015 18:12
  
  A DESPERATE mother has appealed for help in finding her missing son who has seemingly disappeared without trace.
  
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• Sir Ian McKellen meets young soccer stars at Macron Stadium as he arrives in town for Bolton Pride

  16-10-2015 18:07
  
  HOLLYWOOD legend Sir Ian McKellen was taking plenty of pride in for his home town as he arrived for Bolton Pride.
  
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• Teenagers on off-road bikes causing nuisance

  16-10-2015 17:01
  
  A SPATE of reports about nuisance scrambler bikes and quad bikes are being dealt with by police.
  
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• Bulldozers move in on Breightmet Mecca Bingo as Aldi reveals opening date for new store on site

  16-10-2015 16:58
  
  SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has confirmed its new Breightmet store could open by the end of next year — as work begins to tear down the former Mecca Bingo building.
  
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• BWFC: Gartside - Vitalfootball

  16-10-2015 15:43
  BWFC: Gartside
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  On the 20th October Wanderers fans will flock to their local Waterstones to grab a copy of the book that has already began to ruffle a few feathers at the Macron - especially in the directors` box. Yes we will all enjoy Sam reminiscing about getting ...
  

• UPDATED: Mobility scooter driver who rammed shopper and grabbed her breast banned from approaching lone women

  16-10-2015 14:48
  
  A MOBILITY scooter sex pest who rammed a shopper then grabbed her breast has been banned from approaching women on their own.
  
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• 9 things you need to know before you go for a cheeky Nando's

  16-10-2015 14:08
  
  AS it is revealed chicken giant Nando’s is to open a restaurant at Market Place Shopping Centre, here are 9 things you may or may not know about the popular chain.
  
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• Four men charged with garage robbery

  16-10-2015 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four men from the Bolton area of Greater Manchester are charged in connection with a robbery at a Lancashire petrol station.
  
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• 5p carrier bag envy - Bolton News editor has shopping bags pinched in supermarket

  16-10-2015 13:04
  
  THE controversial introduction of the 5p carrier bag charge appears to have had some odd side effects in Bolton: Shopping Bag Envy.
  
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• Sunderland AFC media watch: Boxer and Bolton fan Amir Khan tips Sam Allardyce ... - ChronicleLive

  16-10-2015 12:24
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  Sunderland AFC media watch: Boxer and Bolton fan Amir Khan tips Sam Allardyce ...
  ChronicleLive
  Boxing superstar and Bolton Wanderers supporter Amir Khan expects Sam Allardyce to do good things at Sunderland – starting with an away win at West Brom. The former two-time boxing world champion was taking part in BBC's Premier League predictions ...and more »
  

• Bolton Wanderers will not be signing ex-Premier League striker following trial - Football League World

  16-10-2015 12:13
  Football League World
  Bolton Wanderers will not be signing ex-Premier League striker following trial
  Football League World
  The Nigerian international had been training with the Lancashire-based club with a view to earning himself a contract with the second tier outfit, although those plans have now been scuppered by Lennon. The 34-year-old was released by Premier League ...
  Shola Ameobi set to miss out on Bolton dealEurosport.co.uk
  Bolton Wanderers FC reject a chance to sign Shola AmeobiWi
  

• Foster careers wanted in Bolton to look after youngsters from Syria, Iraq and ... - The Bolton News

  16-10-2015 11:56
  The Bolton News
  Foster careers wanted in Bolton to look after youngsters from Syria, Iraq and ...
  The Bolton News
  FOSTER carers are needed in Bolton to look after youngsters fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Under the Children Act 1989, it is the legal responsibility of local authorities to care for under 18s who arrive in the country from abroad ...and more »
  

• Michael Bolton, Dodgy and Fuse ODG lead the acts coming soon to Bristol - Bristol Post

  16-10-2015 11:43
  Bristol Post
  Michael Bolton, Dodgy and Fuse ODG lead the acts coming soon to Bristol
  Bristol Post
  Lights, camera, action legendary American singer Michael Bolton is bringing a film-themed show to Bristol. Craig Jones writes for What's On. The star, who has released 17 studio albums, is coming to the city on Tuesday, April 12 to play the Colston Hall.
  

• Regional divide in smoking in pregnancy

  16-10-2015 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool has the highest percentage of mothers-to-be who smoke in England, new figures suggest.
  
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• Police will bring special 'rainbow police car' to support Bolton Pride

  16-10-2015 07:07
  
  GREATER Manchester Police will be in the driving seat while supporting Bolton's very first Pride festival.
  
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• First ever Bolton Pride starts today

  16-10-2015 07:07
  
  BOLTON'S first ever Pride festival starts today — and Hollywood star Sir Ian McKellen is in town to kick off the celebrations.
  
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• VIDEO: Watch routine which won fitness trainer, 22, pole dancing crown

  16-10-2015 06:30
  
  A DANCER has proved she is 'poles apart' from the competition — after winning a national pole dancing competition for the second time.
  
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• REVEALED: The 6 real ales you should try at Bolton Beer Festival - The Bolton News

  16-10-2015 06:12
  The Bolton News
  REVEALED: The 6 real ales you should try at Bolton Beer Festival
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Beer Festival is taking place at the Bolton Rugby Union Club until Saturday. Our reporter Andrew Bardsley went along to sample the best of what is on offer. I WILL admit it, I am a philistine when it comes to real ale. Give me a pint of strong ...and more »
  

• New Bolton nightclub applies to extend opening hours — and appeals for people ... - The Bolton News

  16-10-2015 06:12
  The Bolton News
  New Bolton nightclub applies to extend opening hours — and appeals for people ...
  The Bolton News
  The licence holder of the Sparkles Nitespot in Union Buildings off Bradshawgate has applied for permission to extend the bar's opening hours by two hours between Wednesday and Sunday. It would mean customers could stay until 2.30am Wednesday, ...
  

• REVEALED: Restaurant chains opening in Market Place vaults

  16-10-2015 06:06
  
  CHICKEN giant Nando’s has been revealed as the flagship restaurant of the £14 million redevelopment of the Market Place.
  
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• REVEALED: The 6 real ales you should try at Bolton Beer Festival

  16-10-2015 06:05
  
  BOLTON Beer Festival is taking place at the Bolton Rugby Union Club until Saturday. Our reporter Andrew Bardsley went along to sample the best of what is on offer.
  
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• Foster careers wanted in Bolton to look after youngsters from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan

  16-10-2015 06:05
  
  FOSTER carers are needed in Bolton to look after youngsters fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
  
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• Teacher and hairdresser set up crowdfunding site — after buying doughnuts for homeless people on trip to Blackpool Illuminations

  16-10-2015 06:04
  
  TWO friends from Bolton have set up a crowdfunding campaign to help homeless people in the town.
  
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• John Bolton on the Biggest National Security Crisis Facing the Next President - Daily Signal

  16-10-2015 04:26
  Daily Signal
  John Bolton on the Biggest National Security Crisis Facing the Next President
  Daily Signal
  Genevieve Wood advances policy priorities of The Heritage Foundation as senior contributor to The Daily Signal. Send an email to Genevieve. John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, sat down with The Daily Signal Thursday to discuss ...and more »
  

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