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• Murder arrest over house body find

  04-04-2016 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested on suspicion of murdering a man found dead in a house in Lancaster.
  
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• Cigarette-smoking teenager 'upset' at blaze that killed firefighter - The Bolton News

  04-04-2016 19:39
  The Bolton News
  Cigarette-smoking teenager 'upset' at blaze that killed firefighter
  The Bolton News
  A TEENAGE girl from Bolton who had been smoking with a friend outside a shop where a fire killed a firefighter was "panicking and upset", an inquest heard. Father-of-two Stephen Hunt died on July 13 2013 after fighting the blaze at the rear section of ...and more »
  

• Police want to speak to two men following Bolton rape - ITV News

  04-04-2016 19:28
  ITV News
  Police want to speak to two men following Bolton rape
  ITV News
  Police have released CCTV footage of two men they wish to speak to following the rape of a woman in Bolton. Sorry, this content isn't available on your device. An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is ...and more »
  

• CCTV APPEAL: Woman raped by two men in 'terrifying and violent attack'

  04-04-2016 19:28
  
  A WOMAN was raped by two men in a "terrifying and violent attack" in a wooded area in Bolton on Saturday night.
  
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• Gala concert to celebrate 500 years of education

  04-04-2016 19:23
  
  A GALA concert in the stunning Hulme Hall in Port Sunlight celebrated 500 years of education at Bolton School.
  
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• Give up your gun: firearms amnesty launched in bid to take weapons off streets

  04-04-2016 19:17
  
  GUNS and bullets can be surrendered to police as part of a new fortnight-long firearms and ammunition amnesty.
  
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• Your chance to try out sailing in Bolton

  04-04-2016 19:13
  
  JUMBLES Sailing Club is offering local residents an opportunity to try sailing at its annual open day next month.
  
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• Roadshow offers advice on how to spot breast cancer

  04-04-2016 19:11
  
  A NEW breast cancer roadshow will be stopping off in Bolton from today.
  
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• Champagne and Prosecco festival coming to Bolton for fizz fans

  04-04-2016 19:07
  
  A NEW club is coming to Bolton — for everyone who loves Champagne and sparkling wines.
  
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• Champagne and Prosecco club coming to Bolton for fizz fans

  04-04-2016 19:07
  
  A NEW club is coming to Bolton — for everyone who loves Champagne and sparkling wines.
  
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• Cigarette-smoking teenager 'upset' at blaze that killed firefighter

  04-04-2016 19:06
  
  A TEENAGE girl from Bolton who had been smoking with a friend outside a shop where a fire killed a firefighter was "panicking and upset", an inquest heard.
  
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• Cash machines shut down over crime fears

  04-04-2016 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Santander cash machines have been shut down "due to potential criminal activity and vandalism", the bank says.
  
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• Police seal off area at Yarrow Place, Halliwell, Bolton, after body found in children's play area - The Bolton News

  04-04-2016 18:44
  Manchester Evening News
  Police seal off area at Yarrow Place, Halliwell, Bolton, after body found in children's play area
  The Bolton News
  Emergency services were called to Yarrow Place, Halliwell, Bolton, at 6.46am where the man was found hanged. Unconfirmed eyewitness reports initially said the body was that of a boy. But police have now confirmed the body was of an Asian man, aged ...
  Body discovered at children's playground in BoltonManchester Evening News
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• UPDATE/ VIDEO Body discovered in children's play area

  04-04-2016 18:40
  
  THE body of a man has been found in a children's playground this morning.
  
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• Burnley v Cardiff City

  04-04-2016 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Burnley and Cardiff City.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 0 Reading FC 1 fan's verdict: 'We need to show more energy in the middle of the park' - getreading

  04-04-2016 18:05
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  Bolton Wanderers 0 Reading FC 1 fan's verdict: 'We need to show more energy in the middle of the park'
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  With a long train journey ahead I had many high hopes going into the game, with Bolton having lost their manager and losing 6-0 in their last game to Bristol City before the international break. Seeing the teams I was reasonably happy. But no Garath ...
  PLAYER RATINGS: Bolton Wanderers 0-1 ReadingThe Bolton News
  Bolton to consider appealing Rob Holding's red cardFoot
  

• Vernon Kay and Tess Daly spotted in Bolton amid glamour model text claims - The Bolton News

  04-04-2016 17:53
  The Bolton News
  Vernon Kay and Tess Daly spotted in Bolton amid glamour model text claims
  The Bolton News
  TV presenter Vernon Kay and his wife Tess Daly visited Bolton for a family party over the weekend. They were said to be enjoying themselves at the celebration at Rivington Hall Barn. The venue holds happy memories for the pair, who held their wedding ...and more »
  

• Preston North End v Fulham

  04-04-2016 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Preston North End and Fulham.
  
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• Great North exhibition bidding opens

  04-04-2016 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A competition for towns and cities in northern England to host a government-funded exhibition promoting northern art, culture and design opens.
  
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• Brentford v Bolton Wanderers - BBC Sport

  04-04-2016 17:12
  BBC Sport
  Brentford v Bolton Wanderers
  BBC Sport
  Brentford have doubts over striker Leandro Rodriguez (hamstring), defender Maxime Colin (knee) and midfielder John Swift (Achilles tendon). Goalkeeper David Button (knee) and midfielder Alan Judge (foot) were also nursing knocks after Saturday's win at ...
  Brentford v Bolton previewSkySportsall 2 news articles »
  

• Burnley want Championship title - Keane

  04-04-2016 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Michael Keane says Burnley want promotion to the Premier League by winning the Championship title.
  
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• Vernon Kay and Tess Daly spotted in Bolton amid glamour model text claims

  04-04-2016 14:50
  
  TV presenter Vernon Kay and his wife Tess Daly visited Bolton for a family party over the weekend. 
  
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• Staff and drinkers threatened by three armed men during attempted robbery at pub

  04-04-2016 13:59
  
  STAFF and customers were threatened by three hooded men during an armed raid at a Heaton pub.
  
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• Staff and drinkers threatened by three armed men during attempted robbery at Heaton pub

  04-04-2016 13:59
  
  STAFF and customers were threatened by three hooded men during an armed raid at a Heaton pub.
  
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• LADY SHOWBIZ: The Rolling Stones, Gwen Stefani & marriage - The Bolton News (blog)

  04-04-2016 13:49
  The Bolton News (blog)
  LADY SHOWBIZ: The Rolling Stones, Gwen Stefani & marriage
  The Bolton News (blog)
  Bolton-born Lady Showbiz, aka Karen Walters, casts an eye over this week's celebrity news. An entrepreneur, she has worked in entertainment for more than 12 years and is also a presenter on Bolton FM, as well as patron to Bolton Hospice and on the ...
  

• Bolton UKIP criticised for 'disgusting' use of swear words on facebook

  04-04-2016 13:40
  
  BOLTON’S UKIP branch has been criticised for using swear words in a post from its official facebook page.
  
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• Well-known charity worker opens her own funding consultancy

  04-04-2016 13:34
  
  A WELL-known charity and voluntary worker has opened her own consultancy to share her skills.
  
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• Bolton town centre needs unifying - The Bolton News

  04-04-2016 11:33
  The Bolton News
  Bolton town centre needs unifying
  The Bolton News
  IT is good to hear that the disused Bow Street car park could be used as a shopping area and that SpiceValleyis transferring to the town centre. Bolton badly needs revamping. However, whenever we hear of future Bolton projects, we never hear of a plan ...and more »
  

• Body discovered at children's playground in Bolton - Manchester Evening News

  04-04-2016 11:25
  Manchester Evening News
  Body discovered at children's playground in Bolton
  Manchester Evening News
  Emergency services were called to Yarrow Place in the Halliwell area of the town at 6.46am on Monday morning. An Asian man aged between 30 and 40-years-old was found hanged at the scene. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the death and ...
  BREAKING/VIDEO/UPDATE 10.00am: Body discovered in children's play areaThe Bolton News
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• UPDATE/ VIDEO 11.30am: Body discovered in children's play area

  04-04-2016 09:56
  
  THE body of a man has been found in a children's playground this morning.
  
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• New flood insurance scheme to cut bills

  04-04-2016 09:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Homeowners living in high flood-risk areas of Lancashire should now be able to save hundreds of pounds on their insurance premiums.
  
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• Man seriously hurt in horrific street attack

  04-04-2016 09:18
  
  A MAN suffered serious head injuries in a horrific attack in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Flash mob promotes Bolton Hospice memories walk - The Bolton News

  04-04-2016 07:52
  The Bolton News
  Flash mob promotes Bolton Hospice memories walk
  The Bolton News
  SHOPPERS got the surprise of their lives – when they found themselves surrounded by a flash mob. Dancers from the Theatre Dance Studio took to Middlebrook Retail Park in support of Bolton Hospice's Midnight Memories Walk event. The group of 18 ...and more »
  

• Flash mob promotes Bolton Hospice memories walk

  04-04-2016 07:41
  
  SHOPPERS got the surprise of their lives – when they found themselves surrounded by a flash mob.
  
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• Aldi opens its largest UK site with new distribution centre

  04-04-2016 07:07
  
  ALDI has officially opened its new state-of-the-art regional distribution centre.
  
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• Bedroom tax campaigners sleep rough to highlight homelessness

  04-04-2016 07:05
  
  CAMPAIGNERS against the bedroom tax joined the homeless for a mass sleep-out.
  
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• Young Wanderers fan battling rare brain disease invited to meet his heroes

  04-04-2016 07:04
  
  A YOUNG Wanderers fan who is battling a rare brain disease has his dreams come true after meeting his heroes at the Macron Stadium.
  
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• Recycling centre goes into liquidation with loss of 35 jobs

  04-04-2016 07:04
  
  A RECYCLING centre has gone into liquidation resulting in the loss of 35 jobs.
  
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• PICTURES: Greater Manchester's 46 most wanted - The Bolton News

  04-04-2016 07:04
  The Bolton News
  PICTURES: Greater Manchester's 46 most wanted
  The Bolton News
  EACH week we appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. Here are the mugshots of most wanted suspects from across Greater Manchester from areas including Bolton, Bury and Trafford. It lists their names, the crime they are ...
  

• Youngsters clown around at circus skills workshop

  04-04-2016 07:03
  
  THERE was plenty of clowning around when youngsters took part in a special circus class.
  
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• Bolton clothes shop Pep&Co to hit TV screens in fly-on-the-wall documentary - The Bolton News

  04-04-2016 04:21
  The Bolton News
  Bolton clothes shop Pep&Co to hit TV screens in fly-on-the-wall documentary
  The Bolton News
  A BOLTON clothes shop will hit television screens — as a fly-on-the-wall documentary focuses on one of the country's youngest store managers. Pep&Co will be the focus of a six-part ITV series called 'Bargain Shop Wars' — and cameras were in Bolton ...
  

• Amnesty begins after spate of shootings

  04-04-2016 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police forces in the North West are urging people to "give up the gun" after a spate of tit-for-tat shootings.
  
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