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• WATCH: Sister of murdered teenager showcases simple but effective video about sexual consent

  11-11-2015 21:51
  
  THE founder of Bolton community group Yes Matters will be showcasing a video about sexual consent at a personal safety event at the University of Bolton.
  
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• 'It had greedy, yellow eyes' - Beast of Bolton spotted after 5 year absence by terrified driver

  11-11-2015 18:23
  
  AFTER years lurking in the shadows, it looks like the Beast of Bolton is back.
  
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• Blackpool tops child protection list

  11-11-2015 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Council has the highest proportion of young people subject to protection orders in England, figures show.
  
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• Nursery youngsters aged just 2 and 3 pay respects at Bolton war memorial on November 11

  11-11-2015 16:00
  
  THIRTY youngsters from Meadow Hill Education and Arts Nursery in Bolton paid their respects on Armistice Day at the town centre war memorial.
  
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• Tables turned on fitness instructors at Bolton park

  11-11-2015 15:55
  
  REVENGE was on the cards for British Military Fitness instructors from Bolton as members were given the chance to turn the table on their instructors and dish out the burpees to raise money for charity.
  
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• Volunteers needed to don the Pudsey mantle

  11-11-2015 15:46
  
  EVER wanted to know what it feels like to be one of Britain's most recognised bears?
  
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• Brave Victoria Derbyshire opens up about gruelling chemotherapy treatment

  11-11-2015 15:30
  
  BOLTON broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire revealed she felt "low and disconsolate", as she underwent her first cycle of chemotherapy.
  
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• Vokes withdraws from Wales squad

  11-11-2015 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales striker Sam Vokes will miss Friday's friendly against Netherlands at Cardiff City Stadium because of a groin injury.
  
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• No Black Friday deals for Bolton Asda shoppers - The Bolton News

  11-11-2015 14:52
  No Black Friday deals for Bolton Asda shoppers
  The Bolton News
  SUPERMARKET chain Asda has confirmed it will not be taking part in this year's Black Friday sales. A statement released by the retailer said it will step back from this year's Black Friday sales due to shopper fatigue setting in around flash sales on ...and more »
  

• Former Coronation Street star to switch on Middlebrook's Christmas lights

  11-11-2015 14:32
  
  PANTO star and ex Corrie actor Graham Hawley has stepped in to switch on Middlebrook's Christmas lights.
  
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• No Black Friday deals for Bolton Asda shoppers

  11-11-2015 14:31
  
  SUPERMARKET chain Asda has confirmed it will not be taking part in this year's Black Friday sales. 
  
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• Hundreds gather in Victoria Square to remember armed forces on Armistice Day, 2015

  11-11-2015 14:02
  
  HUNDREDS of people gathered in Victoria Square to fall silent in memory of those who have lost their lives in conflict.
  
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• 'It had greedy, yellow eyes' - Beast of Bolton spotted after 5 year abscence by terrified driver

  11-11-2015 13:50
  
  AFTER years lurking in the shadows, it looks like the Beast of Bolton is back.
  
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• Young people from Bolton Music Service to lead an Evening of Remembrance at ... - The Bolton News

  11-11-2015 13:07
  The Bolton News
  Young people from Bolton Music Service to lead an Evening of Remembrance at ...
  The Bolton News
  The Mayor of Bolton's Evening of Remembrance will take place at the Victoria Hall in a concert organised by Bolton Music Service. It will include performances by Bolton Youth Brass Band, Bolton Youth Harmonies and Bolton Youth Orchestra. Choirs from ...
  

• Residents call for action after latest flood

  11-11-2015 13:06
  
  NEIGHBOURS have complained that not enough is being done to stop their road from flooding.
  
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• Pimlott Road residents call for action after latest flood

  11-11-2015 13:06
  
  NEIGHBOURS have complained that not enough is being done to stop their road from flooding.
  
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• Young people from Bolton Music Service to lead an Evening of Remembrance at Victoria Hall, Bolton

  11-11-2015 13:05
  
  YOUNG people in Bolton will lead a special concert of remembrance on Saturday.
  
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• Bowyer sacking surprises Gallacher

  11-11-2015 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Blackburn striker Kevin Gallacher says he is surprised by Gary Bowyer's sacking but he had endured 'mixed fortunes'.
  
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• Teen on drug charges after raids

  11-11-2015 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old boy is charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin following police raids in Preston.
  
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• Nottingham Forest extend Liam Trotter loan from Bolton by 28 days - Nottingham Post

  11-11-2015 11:19
  Nottingham Post
  Nottingham Forest extend Liam Trotter loan from Bolton by 28 days
  Nottingham Post
  Liam Trotter will stay with Nottingham Forest for three more games after his loan from Bolton Wanderers was extended by 28 days. The midfielder is eligible for matches against Brentford away, as well as Reading and Fulham at home. The 27-year-old ...and more »
  

• Non-emergency ambulances could be run by NHS after Arriva pulls bid following performance-cash scandal

  11-11-2015 09:49
  
  NON-emergency ambulances operating in Bolton could be brought into public hands — after the private company currently running them was found to have wrongly claimed £1.5 million in performance-related cash.
  
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• Rajiv van La Parra set for Bolton switch - expressandstar.com

  11-11-2015 09:29
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  Rajiv van La Parra set for Bolton switch
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  Dutch winger Rajiv van La Parra is set to move to Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers on loan, it can be revealed. Soccer - Capital One Cup Round Three - Middlesbrough v Wolverhampton Wanderers Rajiv van La Parra of Wolverhampton Wanderers. 10.
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• Bolton's school meals service is a credit to the town - The Bolton News

  11-11-2015 09:20
  Bolton's school meals service is a credit to the town
  The Bolton News
  I WAS pleased to see recently that Bolton's award winning School Meals service has been acknowledged as offering the cheapest school meals for primary school children anywhere in the country. Since September 2011 the cost of a school dinner for ...
  

• Shed destroyed in fire caused by carelessly discarded smoking materials

  11-11-2015 08:52
  
  CARELESSLY discarded smoking materials are being blamed for a fire which ripped through a shed last night.
  
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• Shipping container set alight in arson attack

  11-11-2015 08:43
  
  A SHIPPING container containing building materials was set alight in the early hours.
  
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• Looking back on the history of Bolton - The Bolton News

  11-11-2015 08:09
  The Bolton News
  Looking back on the history of Bolton
  The Bolton News
  THERE is so much history to be had in Bolton town centre that it really is a fascinating place to work. Of course it is not so long ago that many people not only worked in the town centre but also lived here too. Looking at the photograph we found in ...
  

• Help identify lost pals in ex-Bolton resident's war era snap - The Bolton News

  11-11-2015 08:02
  The Bolton News
  Help identify lost pals in ex-Bolton resident's war era snap
  The Bolton News
  WHILE we have many readers here in Bolton our Looking Back section is hugely popular in far off distant lands. The majority of our readers who catch up with Looking Back online in other parts of the globe are former Bolton residents who are still fond ...
  

• 'Lifeline’ food bank van on the road thanks to £1,000 boost

  11-11-2015 07:47
  
  A CHARITY has been given a £1,000 boost to help get its new 'lifeline' van on the road.
  
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• X Factor star backs gritty road safety show which shocks young Bolton drivers ... - The Bolton News

  11-11-2015 07:10
  X Factor star backs gritty road safety show which shocks young Bolton drivers ...
  The Bolton News
  TEENAGERS learning to drive or on the cusp of getting behind the wheel were warned of the dangers of driving in a gritty performance that pulls no punches. Students at Bolton College and pupils from Turton High School and Rivington and Blackrod High ...
  

• Poppy seller, 68, set to quit over accusations she was giving change to people buying poppies

  11-11-2015 07:06
  
  ONE of Farnworth's most dedicated poppy sellers has threatened to quit after accusations over money handling left her feeling like a criminal.
  
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• Non-emergency ambulances could be run by NHS after Arriva forced to pull bid following performance-cash scandal

  11-11-2015 07:06
  
  NON-emergency ambulances operating in Bolton could be brought into public hands — after the private company currently running them was found to have wrongly claimed £1.5 million in performance-related cash.
  
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• Parents whose son nearly died after meningitis misdiagnosis setting up charity shop to help fight disease

  11-11-2015 07:05
  
  PARENTS who nearly lost their baby to meningitis after he was misdiagnosed are launching a new charity shop to help beat the killer disease.
  
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• Councillor has had 'no assurances' David Cameron's constituency will take fair share of Syrian refugees after sending letter to Prime Minister

  11-11-2015 07:05
  
  A BOLTON councillor who wrote to the Prime Minister asking that he allows a “fair share” of refugees to be housed in his own constituency says he is disappointed his question has been ignored.
  
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• Do you know where this is?

  11-11-2015 06:32
  
  Today’s photograph was taken in 1970 but where is it? Last week’s answer was Radcliffe Road, Darcy Lever. Readers who sent in the correct answer include, Geoff Byron, Geoff Stopforth, Linda Hardman, Keith Winward, Bill Openshaw, Karis Chadwick, Philip Gerrard, Brian Hamblet, John Higson, Brian Higson, George Horrocks, Joanne Norris, John Radcliffe, Julie Wickham, David Hartley, Matthew Hardman and Doug Clark.
  
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