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• Bolton Octagon dominates Manchester Theatre Awards - BBC News

  04-03-2016 18:26
  BBC News
  Bolton Octagon dominates Manchester Theatre Awards
  BBC News
  Bolton's Octagon Theatre swept the board at this year's Manchester Theatre Awards, with its productions picking up awards in all four acting categories. The Bolton theatre also won best production, for An Enemy of the People, while its director David ...
  Bolton's Octagon wins seven prizes at Manchester Theatre AwardsThe Stage
  Octagon sweeps the boards at Manchester Theatre Award 2015 and Bolton director David Thacker wins spec
  

• Bolton BHS 'could shut' as retailer announces 87 of its stores are at risk of closure - The Bolton News

  04-03-2016 18:10
  The Bolton News
  Bolton BHS 'could shut' as retailer announces 87 of its stores are at risk of closure
  The Bolton News
  DEPARTMENT store chain BHS said it will make more than 350 people redundant and may close dozens of stores in a step to revive its ailing business. The under-pressure retailer - which has a store in Victoria Square - is cutting 150 staff from its head ...and more »
  

• More tributes to father Douglas Seton aka 'Sally Swings' found dead at Farnworth swingers club

  04-03-2016 17:49
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a "loving, kind and caring" father who was found dead at a swingers club in Farnworth.
  
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• Zoe prepares for final-round cliffhanger - The Bolton News

  04-03-2016 17:41
  The Bolton News
  Zoe prepares for final-round cliffhanger
  The Bolton News
  CLIMBING enthusiast Zoe Grainger hopes to reach new heights tomorrow when she competes in the final stage of the indoor Winter Bouldering League at The Hangar in Liverpool. The Year 9 pupil at Bolton School Girls' Division has topped the table in the ...
  

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• Dean Holdsworth's takeover of Bolton 'in the balance' - SkySports

  04-03-2016 17:26
  SkySports
  Dean Holdsworth's takeover of Bolton 'in the balance'
  SkySports
  Dean Holdsworth's bid to save Bolton Wanderers from administration remains in the balance, with the Football League yet to ratify the sale of the club. In February, Bolton owner Eddie Davies agreed to sell the club for £7.5m to Holdsworth's Sport ...
  More details expected on Bolton Wanderers saleITV Newsall 6 news articles »
  

• Bolton BHS 'could shut' as retailer announces 87 of its stores are at risk of closure

  04-03-2016 16:18
  
  DEPARTMENT store chain BHS said it will make more than 350 people redundant and may close dozens of stores in a step to revive its ailing business.
  
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• Runaway financier Michael Bolton jailed for VAT fraud - Exeter Express and Echo

  04-03-2016 16:10
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  Runaway financier Michael Bolton jailed for VAT fraud
  Exeter Express and Echo
  One of Britain's most high profile financiers has been jailed after he swindled the taxman out of £130,000 and went on the run to Spain. Michael Bolton was a mortgage expert whose businesses were wiped out by the financial crash but who carried on ...
  Michael Bolton jailed over £130k VAT evasionMortgage Strategy
  Ex-HBos specialist lender Bolton jailed for £130k VAT fraudFT Adviseral
  

• VIDEO: Drug dealer jumps 6 red lights during dramatic 70mph police chase through Bolton

  04-03-2016 16:03
  
  DRAMATIC video footage of a traffic officer chasing a drug dealer at high speeds through Bolton has been released.
  
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• VIDEO: Is this dog's daily routine the most bizarre pet habit you've ever seen?

  04-03-2016 15:19
  
  ADORABLE Tyra is devoted to her family’s young daughter – and also has one of the most unusual pet habits we’ve ever seen.
  
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• Happy Valley star takes centre stage in Bolton at award ceremony - The Bolton News

  04-03-2016 13:14
  The Bolton News
  Happy Valley star takes centre stage in Bolton at award ceremony
  The Bolton News
  AWARD-winning actress Julie Hesmondhalgh will be taking centre stage in Bolton tonight to receive another accolade — this time for her campaign work against "social injustice". The star of stage and screen, who is currently appearing in the BBC series ...
  

• Bolton youngster's World Book Day outfit features on national TV - The Bolton News

  04-03-2016 13:14
  The Bolton News
  Bolton youngster's World Book Day outfit features on national TV
  The Bolton News
  A BOLTON youngster was “ecstatic” to see her World Book Day outfit feature on national television. Brooke Smith went to school at Harwood Meadows dressed as her favourite literary character, Pippi Longstocking, on March 3. While she was at school her ...and more »
  

• Bolton youngster's World Book Day outfit features on national TV

  04-03-2016 12:33
  
  A BOLTON youngster was “ecstatic” to see her World Book Day outfit feature on national television.
  
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• UPDATED: Awards ceremony to honour Happy Valley star postponed due to bad weather

  04-03-2016 12:20
  
  AWARD-winning actress Julie Hesmondhalgh will be taking centre stage in Bolton tonight to receive another accolade — this time for her campaign work against "social injustice".
  
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• Happy Valley star takes centre stage in Bolton at award ceremony

  04-03-2016 12:20
  
  AWARD-winning actress Julie Hesmondhalgh will be taking centre stage in Bolton tonight to receive another accolade — this time for her campaign work against "social injustice".
  
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• Bolton Wanderers to wear commemorative kit against Ipswich Town - SkySports

  04-03-2016 11:53
  SkySports
  Bolton Wanderers to wear commemorative kit against Ipswich Town
  SkySports
  Bolton players will wear a special commemorative third kit for the Sky Bet Championship game with Ipswich on March 8 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Burnden Disaster in which 33 supporters lost their lives. The following day, March 9, marks the ...and more »
  

• Teddy bear health checks and smoothies feature at community health fair

  04-03-2016 11:03
  
  TEDDY bear health checks and smoothies on bikes are making up the fun at a community health care fair in Bolton on Saturday.
  
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• 105 photographs of snow and winter wonderlands across Bolton

  04-03-2016 10:29
  
  SNOW is falling across Bolton, creating picture perfect scenes in gardens and parks. 
  
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• Snow in Bolton - travel, weather, school closures and pictures - The Bolton News

  04-03-2016 10:03
  The Bolton News
  Snow in Bolton - travel, weather, school closures and pictures
  The Bolton News
  Right you muppet car drivers it's a bit of snow if you don't know how to drive in it then stay at home because it you lot that bring places to a stand still. As for Bolton council a big well done on gritting the roads sorry I mean the lack of gritting ...
  

• Bolton retains Fairtrade status - The Bolton News

  04-03-2016 08:54
  The Bolton News
  Bolton retains Fairtrade status
  The Bolton News
  The town was first awarded Fairtrade status in February 2003 in recognition of the strong support for Fairtrade within the town. There are 286 places in Bolton which use or offer fairly traded products. Stores, cafes, restaurants, workplaces, faith ...and more »
  

• Whites takeover edges nearer after Davies eases demands - The Bolton News

  04-03-2016 08:46
  The Bolton News
  Whites takeover edges nearer after Davies eases demands
  The Bolton News
  SPORTS Shield's takeover at Wanderers drew a little closer last night after Eddie Davies agreed to relinquish some of the financial demands he had placed on the sale of the club. Legal work is being completed on a deal that could convince the Football ...
  

• Snow in Bolton - travel, weather, school closures and pictures

  04-03-2016 08:40
  
  Snow falls in Bolton.
  
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• Snow joke! The white stuff has made an appearance in Bolton

  04-03-2016 08:24
  
  Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..
  
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• Thief who raided girlfriend's account to pay gambling debts given electronically tagged curfew

  04-03-2016 07:13
  
  A MAN who raided his girlfriend's bank account to pay gambling debts is hoping to regain her trust, a court heard.
  
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• Dad fined after child porn found on his phone and tablet computer

  04-03-2016 07:11
  
  A DAD who was caught with indecent images of children on his tablet and mobile phone has been fined and sentenced to a community order for 12 months.
  
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• Bolton retains Fairtrade status

  04-03-2016 07:11
  
  BOLTON has successfully renewed its Fairtrade status.
  
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• PICTURES: Unusual road safety lesson for youngsters 'driving M&S delivery truck

  04-03-2016 07:09
  
  A FORTY tonne lorry made a big impact at a Bolton school this week.
  
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• "It's not beyond saving" - Campaigners launch petition to rescue former Palais de Danse

  04-03-2016 07:07
  
  A PASSION for an iconic Bolton building at risk of being demolished has spurred on campaigners eager to see it live on.
  
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• Brave toddler battling cancer gets top award

  04-03-2016 07:07
  
  A BRAVE baby who spent her first birthday in hospital after being diagnosed with leukaemia has won a top award.
  
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• More than 100 jobs at risk as Bolton at Home forced to find £10 million in savings

  04-03-2016 06:32
  
  MORE than 100 jobs are at risk at Bolton at Home as Government cuts force the social landlord to make £10 million in savings over the next four years.
  
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