Bolton news

• Boro agree Rhodes fee with Blackburn

  29-01-2016 23:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough agree a fee for Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes, believed to be about £9m.
  
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• Liberal Democrat Lord Roper dies

  29-01-2016 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat peer and former chief whip Lord Roper dies aged 80 after a long battle with illness.
  
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• In the dock: 15 people from Bolton who have appeared in court - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 19:26
  In the dock: 15 people from Bolton who have appeared in court
  The Bolton News
  A BEGGAR who was twice caught asking passers-by for cash in Bolton town centre has been fined by magistrates. Wayne Moran, aged 44, of no fixed address, admitted begging in Newport Arcade on November 19 and then in Trinity Street on December 7.
  

• Council plans to make further cuts

  29-01-2016 18:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cuts to adult and child services are proposed by Blackpool Council, with 50 jobs being threatened at the local authority.
  
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• Viking boat docks at Highfield Primary School as Farnworth pupils enjoy history lesson with a difference

  29-01-2016 17:54
  
  FARNWORTH pupils turned into warriors for a day as they learned about Vikings.
  
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• Bolton and District Advanced Motorist pick up award for increasing the number of test passes - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 17:53
  The Bolton News
  Bolton and District Advanced Motorist pick up award for increasing the number of test passes
  The Bolton News
  IN its 45th anniversary year, Bolton and District Group of Advanced Motorists increased number of test passes and was awarded for its efforts. The group picked up second place in the Institute of Advanced Motorists Group (IAM) Achievement Awards in ...
  

• Driver leaves car in the middle of busy road so they can "run to the shops"

  29-01-2016 17:49
  A BOLTON driver was so desperate to pick up a bargain at the shops that they abandoned their car in the middle of a busy road.
  
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• Driver leaves car in middle of busy road to 'run to the shops'

  29-01-2016 17:49
  
  A BOLTON driver was so desperate to pick up a bargain at the shops that they abandoned their car in the middle of a busy road.
  
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• Drug 'overdose' deaths investigated

  29-01-2016 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men have died of suspected drug overdoses in East Lancashire after taking heroin within the last five days, police say.
  
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• Bolton and District Advanced Motorist pick up award for increasing the number of test passes

  29-01-2016 17:24
  
  IN its 45th anniversary year, Bolton and District Group of Advanced Motorists increased number of test passes and was awarded for its efforts.
  
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• 'Suspicious package' sent to business

  29-01-2016 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bomb disposal experts are called to a suspected suspicious package delivery at a business in a Lancashire which is later deemed a "genuine delivery".
  
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• No trains running between Bolton and Manchester this weekend as final Farnworth Tunnel work takes place - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 17:07
  No trains running between Bolton and Manchester this weekend as final Farnworth Tunnel work takes place
  The Bolton News
  RAIL users are reminded that no trains will run between Bolton and Manchester this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Farnworth Tunnel will be closed — with no services passing through. This is to allow the final part of the Farnworth Tunnel ...
  

• Charlton's Watt joins Blackburn

  29-01-2016 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn sign striker Tony Watt on loan until the end of the season from Charlton, ahead of a potential permanent move.
  
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• No trains running between Bolton and Manchester this weekend as final Farnworth Tunnel work takes place

  29-01-2016 16:42
  
  RAIL users are reminded that no trains will run between Bolton and Manchester this weekend.
  
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• Bolton contractor to deliver second phase of £24.4 million residential project - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 16:20
  Bolton contractor to deliver second phase of £24.4 million residential project
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON based contractor Forrest has been appointed to deliver the second phase of a £24.4 million residential project in Manchester. The private rented sector development in Ancoats, named X1 The Plaza, will include 201 one, two and three bedroom ...
  

• WATCH: Would you know what to do if your baby stopped breathing?

  29-01-2016 16:12
  
  BOLTON parents are being urged to watch a video which has been viewed more than 1.7 million times and shows how to help a baby who has stopped breathing.
  
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• Buttler 'desperate' to play in IPL

  29-01-2016 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jos Buttler wants to play in the Indian Premier League after losing his England wicket-keeping place to Jonny Bairstow.
  
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• UPDATED: Billionaire banker and oil magnate 'bidding to buy Bolton Wanderers'

  29-01-2016 15:53
  
  A BILLIONAIRE banker wants to buy Bolton Wanderers, it has been claimed.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United: match preview - The Guardian

  29-01-2016 15:09
  The Guardian
  Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United: match preview
  The Guardian
  This is arguably an easier game for Leeds than Eastleigh, who Bolton overcame in a third-round replay. Bolton are rooted to the bottom of the Championship. Nevertheless, the captain Darren Pratley is starting to rediscover the kind of form that helped ...
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• Five women arrested after death of 86-year-old man at Bolton care home - Manchester Evening News

  29-01-2016 14:56
  Manchester Evening News
  Five women arrested after death of 86-year-old man at Bolton care home
  Manchester Evening News
  Five women have been arrested after the death of an 86-year-old man at a care home. GMP are investigating allegations of neglect in connection with the man's death at Lever Edge Care Home in Great Lever, Bolton . The pensioner died on January 9 and ...
  Bolton Lever Edge Care Home death: Five arrestedBBC Newsall 3 news articles »
  

• Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United - BBC Sport

  29-01-2016 14:21
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United
  BBC Sport
  Zach Clough and Emile Heskey may be kept out of a return for Bolton, although they have recovered from hip and calf injuries respectively. Boss Neil Lennon will start Brazilian Wellington Silva up front with Ben Amos likely to keep his place in goal.
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• Billionaire banker and oil magnate bidding to buy Bolton Wanderers

  29-01-2016 14:18
  
  A BILLIONAIRE banker is bidding to buy Bolton Wanderers, The Bolton News understands.
  
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• Bolton snooker coach Roger Leighton has China rising stars in his hands - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 12:35
  The Bolton News
  Bolton snooker coach Roger Leighton has China rising stars in his hands
  The Bolton News
  A FORMER Bolton professional has established himself as one of the world's best snooker coaches after moving to China. After reaching 88 in the world as a player, Roger Leighton became a well-respected coach in the UK before enjoying a jet-set ...
  

• Bolton trains were overcrowded 20 years ago, nothing has changed - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 12:26
  Bolton trains were overcrowded 20 years ago, nothing has changed
  The Bolton News
  Massive overcrowding, trains missing running late. How long does it take for gods sake to make improvements? Share article. Janet Heywood. Bolton. Promoted Stories. image. Bolton trains were overcrowded 20 years ago, nothing has changed. Sorry, an ...
  

• Bolton flood victims offered grants of up to £5000 to prevent future problems - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 12:19
  Bolton flood victims offered grants of up to £5000 to prevent future problems
  The Bolton News
  VICTIMS of the floods in Bolton can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help prevent further damage. Bolton Council has launched a new flood resilience scheme that aims to help residents to improve their property's resilience or resistance to ...and more »
  

• Bolton flood victims offered grants of up to £5,000 to prevent future problems

  29-01-2016 12:06
  
  VICTIMS of the floods in Bolton can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help prevent further damage.
  
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• Bolton boxer Tyson Fury escapes punishment after controversial comments but warned of his 'responsibilities' as ... - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 11:07
  The Bolton News
  Bolton boxer Tyson Fury escapes punishment after controversial comments but warned of his 'responsibilities' as ...
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON boxer Tyson Fury has been warned by the sport's bosses against making "controversial" comments — after a backlash against remarks about women and homosexuality. The world heavyweight champion was not punished by the governing body the ...and more »
  

• Accrington bring in defender Hughes

  29-01-2016 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley sign defender Mark Hughes until the end of the season following his release by Stevenage.
  
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• Bolton boxer Tyson Fury escapes punishment after controversial comments but warned of his 'responsibilities' as world champion

  29-01-2016 10:42
  
  BOLTON boxer Tyson Fury has been warned by the sport's bosses against making "controversial" comments — after a backlash against remarks about women and homosexuality.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers Supporters Trust launches takeover bid - BBC News

  29-01-2016 10:34
  BBC News
  Bolton Wanderers Supporters Trust launches takeover bid
  BBC News
  Bolton Wanderers Supporters' Trust (BWFCST) has launched its own bid to buy the financially-troubled Championship club. The trust was formed at the beginning of January at a meeting of 1,000 fans at the Macron Stadium. Financial advisor Trevor Birch ...
  Billionaire banker and oil magnate 'bidding to buy Bolton Wanderers'The Bolton News
  Bolton supporters' trust launch bid to buy club off owner Eddie DaviesThe Guardian
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• UPDATED: Motorists urged to slow down amid 80mph winds on roads around Bolton

  29-01-2016 08:56
  
  DRIVERS were warned this morning watch their speed this morning as strong gusts of up to 80mph affect the roads.
  
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• WARNING: Motorists urged to slow down amid 80mph winds on roads around Bolton

  29-01-2016 08:50
  
  DRIVERS are being warned to watch their speed this morning as strong gusts of up to 80mph affect the roads.
  
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• Live news updates - Friday January 29, 2016

  29-01-2016 08:17
  
  Today's live news updates from across Bolton
  
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• Faith walk to encourage people from differing religions to learn about other beliefs

  29-01-2016 07:35
  
  A FAITH trail to help people from differing religions learn about other beliefs will be held on Tuesday.
  
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• Jury urged to be certain about babysitter rape allegations - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 07:12
  Jury urged to be certain about babysitter rape allegations
  The Bolton News
  A JURY has been urged to be certain about allegations made against a babysitter before finding him guilty of child rape. During closing speeches at Bolton Crown Court Nicola Gatto, defending Carl Ozard, asked the jury of five men and seven women to ...
  

• Jury urged to be certain about babysitter rape allegations

  29-01-2016 07:09
  
  A JURY has been urged to be certain about allegations made against a babysitter before finding him guilty of child rape.
  
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• Balloons released in memory of quadruplet Ellie May Holden on her birthday

  29-01-2016 07:06
  
  HEARTFELT tributes were paid to Ellie May Holden — one of Bolton's much-loved quadruplets — who died last year.
  
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• Naked chef who cooked roast lamb dinner in nude cleared of indecent exposure

  29-01-2016 07:05
  
  A NAKED man who was alleged to have stood at his window staring at children in a neighbouring garden has been cleared of intentionally exposing his genitals.
  
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• Caught on camera: Thieves steal till containing £1200 from Bolton tyre yard - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 07:05
  The Bolton News
  Caught on camera: Thieves steal till containing £1200 from Bolton tyre yard
  The Bolton News
  A TYRE garage boss is hoping to track down burglars who broke in and stole a till containing an entire week's takings. Ryan Burns, who operates Metro Tyres in Bury Road, Breightmet, said a CCTV camera caught the offenders in action. He posted the ...and more »
  

• Calls for fairer dispersal of asylum seekers after Bolton again comes in top 10 for highest concentration in the UK

  29-01-2016 07:05
  
  CALLS have been made for a fairer dispersal of asylum seekers after it was revealed that Bolton has the fifth highest concentration of all towns and cities in the country.
  
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• Prime Minister David Cameron joined Bolton West MP Chris Green in praising a new state-of-the-art cancer centre in ... - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 07:04
  The Bolton News
  Prime Minister David Cameron joined Bolton West MP Chris Green in praising a new state-of-the-art cancer centre in ...
  The Bolton News
  PRIME Minister David Cameron joined Bolton West MP Chris Green in praising a new state-of-the-art cancer centre in the borough. Mr Green spoke for the second week in a row at Prime Minister's Questions and asked Mr Cameron to welcome the launch of ...and more »
  

• Bolton at Home staff take on assault course to raise cash after colleague diagnosed with cancer - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 07:04
  The Bolton News
  Bolton at Home staff take on assault course to raise cash after colleague diagnosed with cancer
  The Bolton News
  STAFF from Bolton's social housing provider built rafts and tackled climbing frames in a bid to raise charity cash after one of their colleagues was diagnosed with cancer. Members of Bolton at Home's careline team — who work to provide alarm services ...and more »
  

• Bolton at Home forced to apologise for mistakenly telling tenants they must pay more council tax - The Bolton News

  29-01-2016 07:04
  The Bolton News
  Bolton at Home forced to apologise for mistakenly telling tenants they must pay more council tax
  The Bolton News
  SOCIAL housing provider Bolton at Home has apologised after issuing incorrect information in a door-to-door magazine which told tenants they will have to pay more in council tax from April. Literature was distributed to hundreds of residents across ...
  

• Prime Minister David Cameron joins Bolton West MP in praising new state-of-the-art cancer centre

  29-01-2016 07:03
  
  PRIME Minister David Cameron joined Bolton West MP Chris Green in praising a new state-of-the-art cancer centre in the borough.
  
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