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• Staff handed Christmas pay but Wanderers still face potential player walk-out

  16-12-2015 19:37
  
  CHRISTMAS isn’t cancelled for staff at Bolton Wanderers but the club still faces a race to prevent its first team players walking out for nothing in the New Year.
  
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• Mad Friday 2015 - 5 of the top spots in Bolton to visit during the infamous night out

  16-12-2015 19:34
  
  MAD Friday is upon us – the start of the last weekend before Christmas and traditionally a night of festive revelry.
  
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• Rare and deadly canine skin disease 'Alabama rot' diagnosed in Bolton for ... - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 18:33
  The Bolton News
  Rare and deadly canine skin disease 'Alabama rot' diagnosed in Bolton for ...
  The Bolton News
  DOG owners have been warned to be on high alert after an extremely rare and deadly canine skin disease was diagnosed in Bolton for the first time. There have only been 60 known cases of Alabama rot in the whole UK – a condition which begins with ulcers ...and more »
  

• VIDEO: Is this the best pub Christmas lighting in Bolton? - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 17:43
  The Bolton News
  VIDEO: Is this the best pub Christmas lighting in Bolton?
  The Bolton News
  The Venue in Churchgate has turned on its Christmas lights to become the most "decorated bar in the North West". Owner John Wray said: "We are delighted to announce we have switched on our Christmas light and decorated the bar to be the most festive in ...and more »
  

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• Man held on suspicion of punching dog

  16-12-2015 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following reports of a dog being attacked on a street in Lancashire.
  
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• VIDEO: Is this the best pub Christmas lighting in Bolton?

  16-12-2015 17:29
  
  A TOWN centre music hotspot is switched on to the festive season.
  
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• Send us your pictures and reviews for Star Wars Episode VII

  16-12-2015 16:10
  
  Critics have hailed the latest instalment of the Star Wars film series as a tour de Force to rival the original trilogy - but we want to know what you think of the movie.
  
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• Stuart Hall released from prison

  16-12-2015 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former broadcaster Stuart Hall is released from jail after serving half of his sentence for sexual abuse.
  
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• Watching your weight this Christmas? Celebrity chef creates 1,000 calorie festive dinner ahead of visit to Bolton

  16-12-2015 15:04
  
  WATCHING your waistline this Christmas?
  
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• Rare and deadly canine skin disease 'Alabama rot' diagnosed in Bolton for first time

  16-12-2015 14:56
  DOG owners have been warned to be on high alert after an extremely rare and deadly canine skin disease was diagnosed in Bolton for the first time.
  
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• Air ambulance called after pupil falls off 'small wall' at Turton School sixth form

  16-12-2015 14:48
  
  AN 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after falling off a wall at school.
  
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• The Bolton News requests internal review of council decision not to reveal ... - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 14:41
  The Bolton News
  The Bolton News requests internal review of council decision not to reveal ...
  The Bolton News
  THE Bolton News has officially requested that Bolton Council carries out an internal review into its decision not to reveal details of any severance payments received by its former chief executive. We submitted a Freedom of Information Request to find ...and more »
  

• Bolton's non-playing staff will be paid their wages for December - The Guardian

  16-12-2015 13:57
  The Guardian
  Bolton's non-playing staff will be paid their wages for December
  The Guardian
  Neil Lennon is concerned that some of Bolton's players may leave in January over unpaid wages. Photograph: John Clifton/Reuters. Press Association. Wednesday 16 December 2015 07.57 EST Last modified on Wednesday 16 December 2015 08.15 EST.
  Smiles returned to the Bolton Wanderers dressing room – Neil LennonThe Football League
  Bolton Wanderers' non-playing staff to receive December wages on time but .
  

• Amazon urges customers to throw away unsafe hoverboards

  16-12-2015 13:53
  
  Amazon has advised customers who have bought hoverboards with unsafe plugs to throw them away as a watchdog urged all retailers to remove them from sale.
  
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• Unemployment falls in Bolton as Job Centre bosses hope for more good news in 2016 - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 13:03
  The Bolton News
  Unemployment falls in Bolton as Job Centre bosses hope for more good news in 2016
  The Bolton News
  UNEMPLOYMENT has fallen in Bolton — and Job Centre bosses are hoping for more good news in the New Year. According to November's labour market statistics, there were 63 fewer people claiming unemployment benefit in the borough compared with ...and more »
  

• Bolton Wanderers staff WILL be paid this Christmas

  16-12-2015 13:01
  
  WANDERERS have found a last-ditch solution to their pay crisis and have informed staff that they WILL now be paid at Christmas.
  
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• Unemployment falls in Bolton as Job Centre bosses hope for more good news in 2016

  16-12-2015 12:52
  
  UNEMPLOYMENT has fallen in Bolton — and Job Centre bosses are hoping for more good news in the New Year.
  
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• memories of past era of Churchgate in Bolton - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 12:21
  The Bolton News
  memories of past era of Churchgate in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  THERE are so many areas of Bolton town centre that have changed beyond all recognition that it is difficult to know where to start. But when Marie Walsh from Ye Olde Pastie Shoppe got in touch for a chat it gave us a good place to start. That is ...
  

• Man charged with murder after 23-year-old stabbed in Bolton - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 11:36
  The Bolton News
  Man charged with murder after 23-year-old stabbed in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  A man has been charged with murder after a 23-year-old was stabbed in Bolton. Ross Ashcroft, aged 31, of Leonard Street, Bolton, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon. Stephen Nambwe, aged 21, of High Street, has been ...
  Four men arrested after 23-year-old killed in BoltonThe Guardian
  Carlton Alexander death: Bolton man on murder charge over stabbingBBC News
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• Man charged with murder after Carlton Alexander stabbed in Bolton - Manchester Evening News

  16-12-2015 11:11
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  Man charged with murder after Carlton Alexander stabbed in Bolton
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  Carlton Alexander, 23, was fatally stabbed during an incident in the Breightmet area early on Sunday morning. Shares. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. Carlton Alexander. A ...
  Man charged with murder after 23-year-old stabbed in BoltonThe Bolton News
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• Man charged with murder after 23-year-old stabbed in Bolton

  16-12-2015 10:30
  
  A man has been charged with murder after a 23-year-old was stabbed in Bolton. 
  
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• Regulars at Bolton pub help family carry on mum's fundraising legacy for ... - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 10:26
  The Bolton News
  Regulars at Bolton pub help family carry on mum's fundraising legacy for ...
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON fundraisers have helped to make Christmas special for needy youngsters thanks to the memory of a charity-minded mum. Sisters Jill Lightfoot and Susan Brown, of Bolton, raised £300 for a Christmas party organised by St James the Great Church for ...and more »
  

• Bolton environment campaigners give cautious welcome to historic Paris ... - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 10:00
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  Bolton environment campaigners give cautious welcome to historic Paris ...
  The Bolton News
  ENVIRONMENTALISTS in Bolton have described the "historic" international deal to avoid dangerous climate change as a "major step forward" but called on the the UK government to do more. The Paris agreement is the world's first comprehensive climate ...and more »
  

• Regulars at Bolton pub The Griffin help family carry on mum's fundraising legacy - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 08:45
  Regulars at Bolton pub The Griffin help family carry on mum's fundraising legacy
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON fundraisers have helped to make Christmas special for needy youngsters orphans thanks to the memory of charity-minded mum. Sisters Jill Lightfoot and Susan Brown, of Bolton, raised £300 for a Christmas party organised by St James the Great ...
  

• Bolton RUFC skipper Cockton aiming to end the year on a high note - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 08:07
  The Bolton News
  Bolton RUFC skipper Cockton aiming to end the year on a high note
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON RUFC skipper Chris Cockton wants his side to end 2015 on a high with victory over local rivals Tyldesley. The Cherry and Whites host the St George's Park outfit looking to complete a North Lancs/Cumbria league double over their visitors. In what ...
  

• 200 tonnes of grit used already this winter in Bolton — but don't worry there ... - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 07:41
  The Bolton News
  200 tonnes of grit used already this winter in Bolton — but don't worry there ...
  The Bolton News
  While there has barely been any snow yet in the run up to Christmas, Bolton Council's team of gritters are on standby ready to treat the roads if the big freeze does hit. Here Liam Thorp explains how the operation works. THE weather outside is not yet ...
  

• REVEALED: The winners of The Bolton News Design a Card competition - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 07:21
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  REVEALED: The winners of The Bolton News Design a Card competition
  The Bolton News
  Madison, aged 10, of Kirkhill Grange, in Westhoughton, and Grace Harding, aged six, of Marlwood Road, in Smithills, have won The Bolton News Design a Card competition. Thousands of children from dozens of schools across Bolton took part and it was ...
  

• 1300 Christmas hampers worth £45 to be handed out to needy Bolton families - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 07:21
  The Bolton News
  1300 Christmas hampers worth £45 to be handed out to needy Bolton families
  The Bolton News
  PREPARATIONS are well underway for this year's huge Urban Outreach Christmas hamper appeal — with demand higher than ever before. Urban Outreach chief executive Dave Bagley and his team of volunteers are pooling together donations made by ...and more »
  

• Death of retired electrician who was sectioned over fears for other patients was accidental, inquest rules

  16-12-2015 07:11
  
  AN inquest jury has concluded that the death of a hospital patient who suffered a brain haemorrhage following a fall was accidental.
  
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• Bolton boxer Amir Khan presented with bundles of baby clothes for his charity

  16-12-2015 07:11
  
  BOLTON'S Amir Khan swapped boxing gloves for boxes of baby clothes in the ring yesterday.
  
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• The Bolton News requests internal review of council decision not to reveal chief exec pay-off details

  16-12-2015 07:10
  
  THE Bolton News has officially requested that Bolton Council carries out an internal review into its decision not to reveal details of any severance payments received by its former chief executive.
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - December 16, 2015 - The Bolton News

  16-12-2015 07:08
  The Bolton News
  Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - December 16, 2015
  The Bolton News
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. Rebecca Ceesay, aged 36, is wanted on recall to prison for having breached her home detention curfew. She has links to Deane and Halliwell. Police want to question ...and more »
  

• Family's reason to celebrate Christmas more than most — as they mark 10 years since sister gave her brother gift of life

  16-12-2015 07:07
  
  A BOLTON family has a special reason to celebrate Christmas this year — as they mark 10 years since a sister saved her brother's life by donating a kidney.
  
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• Bolton environment campaigners give cautious welcome to historic Paris agreement but call on UK government to do more

  16-12-2015 07:07
  
  ENVIRONMENTALISTS in Bolton have described the "historic" international deal to avoid dangerous climate change as a "major step forward" but called on the the UK government to do more.
  
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• REVEALED: The winners of The Bolton News Design a Card competition

  16-12-2015 07:06
  
  TWO talented schoolgirls are celebrating after scooping top prizes in our crafty Christmas contest.
  
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• Regulars at Bolton pub help family carry on mum's fundraising legacy for orphaned children

  16-12-2015 07:06
  
  BOLTON fundraisers have helped to make Christmas special for needy youngsters thanks to the memory of a charity-minded mum.
  
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• Regulars at Bolton pub help family carry on mum's fundraising legacy

  16-12-2015 07:06
  
  BOLTON fundraisers have helped to make Christmas special for needy youngsters orphans thanks to the memory of charity-minded mum.
  
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• 1,300 Christmas hampers worth £45 to be handed out to needy Bolton families

  16-12-2015 07:06
  
  PREPARATIONS are well underway for this year's huge Urban Outreach Christmas hamper appeal — with demand higher than ever before.
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - December 16, 2015

  16-12-2015 07:00
  
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects.
  
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• Project to create new £8 million HQ for Bolton solicitors put on hold — with creation of 300 jobs now 'less likely'

  16-12-2015 06:04
  
  AN £8 MILLION project to create a futuristic new base for Asons Solicitors has been put on hold — and the firm admits it is now "less likely" to create 300 new jobs.
  
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