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• Cabbie banned from driving after running over teenager in Bolton town centre - The Bolton News

  18-02-2016 20:26
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  Cabbie banned from driving after running over teenager in Bolton town centre
  The Bolton News
  A TAXI driver who ran over a teenager and left her permanently disabled has been banned from driving. Bolton Magistrates' heard how Rajatalat Mahmood hit 18-year-old Courtney Crossland on Nelson Square when she was out celebrating a friend's ...and more »
  

• Ex-Wanderers striker Dean Holdsworth on verge of takeover

  18-02-2016 20:17
  
  EX-WANDERERS striker Dean Holdsworth and his Sports Shield group are on the verge of completing a takeover at Bolton.
  
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• Cabbie banned from driving after running over teenager in Bolton town centre

  18-02-2016 20:03
  
  A TAXI driver who ran over a teenager and left her permanently disabled has been banned from driving.
  
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• Plans for more than 40 houses approved - but councillors call for review after being "robbed blind" by developers

  18-02-2016 17:27
  
  PLANS to build more than 40 houses in Breightmet have been rubber stamped – after developers agreed to pump more funding into the local community.
  
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• VIDEO: Swimming pool saved by local residents

  18-02-2016 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A community group in Lancashire invests £50,000 into restoring its local swimming pool.
  
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• In the dock: 10 people who have appeared in court in Bolton - The Bolton News

  18-02-2016 15:46
  The Bolton News
  In the dock: 10 people who have appeared in court in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  Ryan Rawlinson, aged 27, of Brock Avenue, admitted the offence and was sentenced to a community order. He was also ordered to pay compensation of £100, a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of £85 by Bolton magistrates. Man fined for police attack.
  

• Jay Spearing (right) has a groin strain - SkySports

  18-02-2016 15:29
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  Jay Spearing (right) has a groin strain
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  Bolton pair Gary Madine and Jay Spearing are major injury doubts for the home game against QPR. Striker Madine has missed the last three games with a back problem and midfielder Spearing was forced out of last week's 3-2 defeat at Brighton due to a ...and more »
  

• Horwich first to go dementia friendly in new pilot scheme

  18-02-2016 15:18
  
  BUSINESSES in Horwich are being invited to help create the first dementia-friendly community in the borough.
  
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• GALLERY: A wintry Bolton sunrise

  18-02-2016 15:01
  
  THIS morning’s wintry weather made for difficult driving conditions, but provided opportunity for some great pictures.
  
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• Knobbly, wonky and 'ugly' fruit and vegetables now for sale in supermarkets

  18-02-2016 14:06
  
  SUPERMARKET shoppers can now buy knobbly and wonky shaped fruit and vegetables.
  
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• Water plant workers in Bolton will walk out on strike tomorrow over pensions row - The Bolton News

  18-02-2016 13:15
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  Water plant workers in Bolton will walk out on strike tomorrow over pensions row
  The Bolton News
  WORKERS at a Bolton water treatment works will walk out on strike tomorrow in a row over pensions. Staff at the Sweetloves Water Treatment Works in Belmont Road will walk out for 27 hours from 5am tomorrow morning in protest against a plan by United ...
  

• Warnings of ice and fog as wintry weather descends on Bolton - The Bolton News

  18-02-2016 13:15
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  Warnings of ice and fog as wintry weather descends on Bolton
  The Bolton News
  MOTORISTS driving on St Peter's Way and the M61 into and out of Bolton were hit bit heavy fog. Matrix signs on the motorway warned drivers to slow down because of the conditions this morning. The fog cloud has also hit Bolton town centre. There is ...and more »
  

• Water plant workers in Bolton will walk out on strike tomorrow over pensions row

  18-02-2016 13:13
  
  WORKERS at a Bolton water treatment works will walk out on strike tomorrow in a row over pensions.
  
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• Radcliffe Athletic Club stage Bolton parkrun takeover - Bury Times

  18-02-2016 13:00
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  Radcliffe Athletic Club stage Bolton parkrun takeover
  Bury Times
  YELLOW vests were out in force when Radcliffe Atheltic Club staged a "takeover" at Bolton parkrun on Saturday. Members helped marshal the 5k course at Leverhulme Park as regular organisers of the weekly event followed the lead of other parkruns across ...
  

• GMP 'requires improvement' in way it investigates non-complex crimes

  18-02-2016 12:49
  
  GREATER Manchester Police 'requires improvement' in the way it solves crimes and manages offenders, according to the police watchdog.
  
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• Polish 4x4 seized in Bolton for lack of UK number plates and insurance

  18-02-2016 10:45
  
  AN off-road vehicle was seized by traffic police working in Bolton - four years after it was brought over from mainland Europe.
  
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• More than £10,000 raised for hospice by 4 Bolton McDonald’s restaurants

  18-02-2016 09:57
  
  FOUR fast food restaurants in Bolton have teamed up to raise more than £10,000 for charity.
  
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• Warnings of ice and fog as wintry weather descends on Bolton

  18-02-2016 09:16
  
  MOTORISTS driving on St Peter’s Way and the M61 into and out of Bolton were hit bit heavy fog.
  
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• Decision time for Bolton Wanderers

  18-02-2016 07:09
  
  WANDERERS must push the button on administration by Friday IF they fail to strike a deal on new ownership.
  
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• Bolton mum celebrates 4 years since life-saving double lung operation - The Bolton News

  18-02-2016 07:09
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  Bolton mum celebrates 4 years since life-saving double lung operation
  The Bolton News
  A BOLTON mum is celebrating this week — four years since she underwent a dramatic life-saving transplant. Natalie Kerr, aged, 34, had a successful double-lung transplant on February 17 2012 after suffering with a severe illness and has gone on to ...and more »
  

• Under-fire care home banned from taking new patients after 'further concerns' raised

  18-02-2016 07:08
  
  BOLTON Council has suspended referrals to a care home in Breightmet.
  
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• Tributes paid to the first headteacher of Sharples School who has died aged 82

  18-02-2016 07:07
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to the inspirational leadership and vision of Frank Kenyon, the first headteacher of Sharples School, who has died at the age of 82.
  
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• Code-breaker Tom Turner celebrates cracking GCHQ's Christmas brain teaser

  18-02-2016 07:07
  
  RETIRED management consultant Tom Turner believes he has cracked a secret service code.
  
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• Bolton mum celebrates 4 years since life-saving double lung operation

  18-02-2016 07:06
  
  A BOLTON mum is celebrating this week — four years since she underwent a dramatic life-saving transplant.
  
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• PICTURES: How many of these Bolton restaurants do you remember?

  18-02-2016 07:00
  
  AS Bolton prepares to welcome a host of new restaurants, we delved into the archives to have a look at popular eateries over the years. 
  
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• Four year-old girl allegedly sexually assaulted by motocross rider is 'mischievous' and 'has told the odd lie", jury told

  18-02-2016 06:33
  
  A FRIEND of a professional motocross rider on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl said the girl can be 'mischievous' and 'has told the odd lie', a court heard.
  
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• Whites legend Tommy Banks saved after becoming stranded in bog in freezing temperatures for more than 5 hours

  18-02-2016 06:32
  
  BOLTON Wanderers legend Tommy Banks has thanked emergency services who rescued him after he fell walking his dog.
  
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• Wanderers legend Tommy Banks rescued after becoming stranded in bog in freezing temperatures for more than 5 hours

  18-02-2016 06:32
  
  BOLTON Wanderers legend Tommy Banks has thanked emergency services who rescued him after he fell walking his dog.
  
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• University of Bolton plans to knock down halls of residence and build up to 185 new homes

  18-02-2016 06:32
  
  PLANS to knock down a university halls of residence to build up to 185 new homes near Bolton town centre will be discussed today.
  
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• Crawford to reprise Frank Spencer role

  18-02-2016 01:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire-based cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins will join Michael Crawford, who will reprise the role of Frank Spencer in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, for a Sport Relief sketch.
  
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