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• PICTURES: Meet the 20 couples taking part in Strictly Learn To Dance for Bolton Hospice 2016

  06-04-2016 19:25
  
  GLITTER balls are being shined and dance shoes polished in preparation for this weekend's Bolton Hospice Strictly Learn To Dance.
  
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• Your chance to star in new thriller film - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 19:04
  The Bolton News
  Your chance to star in new thriller film
  The Bolton News
  If so the talented filmmakers at the University of Bolton are giving you the chance to become a character in the latest Bolton Storyworld production 'Codename: Winter Hill'. The movie is a thriller in which students are going missing and the audience ...and more »
  

• Your chance to star in new thriller film

  06-04-2016 18:58
  
  HAVE you ever wanted to star in a movie?
  
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• Colleges in Bolton and Bury could merge with the University of Bolton as part of a radical shake-up - Bury Times

  06-04-2016 17:38
  Bury Times
  Colleges in Bolton and Bury could merge with the University of Bolton as part of a radical shake-up
  Bury Times
  COLLEGES in Bolton and Bury could merge with the University of Bolton as part of a shake-up of post-16 education. Both Bolton College and Bury College have confirmed that talks are taking place about future plans for a link-up as part of major reform ...and more »
  

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• Overturned car causes delays on the M61

  06-04-2016 17:23
  
  AN overturned car is causing traffic delays on the M61.
  
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• Junior doctors walk out again and argue hospital's 'critical incident' shows staff cannot be stretched further

  06-04-2016 16:52
  
  JUNIOR doctors took to the picket line in Bolton for a fourth time — arguing that the recent A&E crisis at the hospital shows services cannot be stretched any further.
  
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• 15 town centre burglaries in just 10 days

  06-04-2016 16:47
  
  TOWN centre businesses have been left reeling after 15 burglaries in just 10 days.
  
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• Hairdresser to climb Africa's highest peak - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 16:46
  The Bolton News
  Hairdresser to climb Africa's highest peak
  The Bolton News
  Craig Henderson, of Noggi's Hairdressing in Bank Street in Bolton town centre, will take on Kilimanjaro later this year as he raises money for UK based Nasio Trust. Providing food, healthcare and education, Nasio Trust supports early-years development ...and more »
  

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• Lambert to wait over Blackburn future

  06-04-2016 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Lambert wants talks with the club's owners before deciding on his future.
  
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• Toy dog Sam blasted into stratosphere

  06-04-2016 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cuddly toy dog Sam takes a giant leap into the stratosphere as part of a children's science project.
  
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• Councillor to step down after almost 40 years representing people of Bolton

  06-04-2016 13:25
  
  A BOLTON councillor who has served on Bolton Council for close to 40 years is set to stand down.
  
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• Hairdresser to climb Africa’s highest peak

  06-04-2016 13:12
  
  A hairdresser and father of two is set to climb Africa’s highest peak.
  
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• Lib Dem candidate slammed for using foul and abusive language on Facebook his after party slammed UKIP post

  06-04-2016 12:55
  
  A LIBERAL Democrat councillor has been slammed for using foul and abusive language on Facebook — after his party made similar complaints about a UKIP member.
  
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• Do you share the Queen's birthday? Help us celebrate Her Majesty's 90th year

  06-04-2016 12:55
  
  BOLTONIANS born on the same day as the Queen are in line for a nice little earner.
  
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• Wanderers discipline Trotter and Wheater after abusive gesture caught on camera

  06-04-2016 12:54
  
  WANDERERS have this morning confirmed they have taken disciplinary action and fined Liam Trotter and David Wheater following their behaviour at Griffin Park last night.
  
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• Taxpayers 'should not be forced to bail out public sector pension funds' says councillor

  06-04-2016 12:50
  
  TAXPAYERS should not have to keep bailing out public sector pensions, says a councillor who has called for a major overhaul of the fund after it was revealed that it was half-a-billion pounds in the red.
  
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• Two held after baby boy taken to hospital

  06-04-2016 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested after a three-month-old boy was taken to hospital with a bleed to the brain, police say.
  
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• Women get on their bike to encourage more females to cycle to work

  06-04-2016 12:32
  
  A CAMPAIGN to get women on wheels has been hailed a runaway success.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers: Liam Trotter and David Wheater fined for offensive gestures - BBC Sport

  06-04-2016 11:56
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers: Liam Trotter and David Wheater fined for offensive gestures
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers midfielder Liam Trotter has apologised for making an offensive gesture with David Wheater in a pre-match live club broadcast. The club has fined the pair for the incident, which happened prior to Tuesday evening's defeat by Brentford.
  Bolton Wanderers discipline two players over offensive gesturesThe Guardian
  Bolton fine duo Liam Trotter and David Wheater for 'offensive gesture' at
  

• Murder charge after house body find

  06-04-2016 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is charged with murder following the death of a 41-year-old man at a house in Lancaster.
  
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• Edwards named Southern Vipers captain

  06-04-2016 09:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor will skipper Lancashire Thunder in the Women's Cricket Super League.
  
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• Staff moved to 'high demand' hospitals

  06-04-2016 09:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The minor injuries unit at Accrington Victoria Community Hospital (AVCH) is closed due to "exceptionally high demand" for services at Blackburn and Burnley hospitals.
  
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• RUGBY UNION: Bolton RUFC match round-up - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 09:15
  The Bolton News
  RUGBY UNION: Bolton RUFC match round-up
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON under-17s dream of Junior Colts Northern Division Shield was shattered in a narrow defeat in the final. The Avenue Street team lost 26-18 in a thrilling clash with a physical Huddersfield. Bolton, who have had a magnificent season, were held ...
  

• Volunteers spruce up top Bolton park for summer

  06-04-2016 07:33
  
  A VOLUNTEER group which has been working hard during the winter to keep Moss Bank Park in prime condition is looking forward to seeing the fruits of their labour.
  
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• Sneak peek inside new Bolton cinema as bosses push back opening date - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 07:13
  Sneak peek inside new Bolton cinema as bosses push back opening date
  The Bolton News
  FILM fans will have to hang on a little longer to experience Bolton's new town centre cinema — after bosses pushed back the opening date until the end of the summer. The nine-screen complex being created at the Market Place Shopping Centre is now set ...and more »
  

• Ronan Keating urges people to get checked for cancer in Bolton - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 07:13
  The Bolton News
  Ronan Keating urges people to get checked for cancer in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  POP star Ronan Keating is backing a Cancer Research UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow coming to Bolton. Ronan, who lost his mum Marie to breast cancer, is urging people in the North West to visit the roadshow to find out about early diagnosis and the ...and more »
  

• Modern slavery unit hailed in report to police chief - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 07:13
  Modern slavery unit hailed in report to police chief
  The Bolton News
  A TEAM of specialist officers working to stamp out the exploitation of vulnerable people across Bolton has made trailblazing progress, a review of its first year has revealed. GMP's Modern Slavery Co-ordination Unit was launched in March 2015 to crack ...and more »
  

• Bolton is backing Jolan — singer hopes to be in good Voice when he takes on competitors in talent final - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 07:13
  The Bolton News
  Bolton is backing Jolan — singer hopes to be in good Voice when he takes on competitors in talent final
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON is backing Jolan — as the talented singer prepares to represent the town in the finals of The Voice on Saturday. 22-year-old Jolan Gidney-Craigen is getting ready for the biggest night of his life, when he takes on three other competitors ...and more »
  

• Back to normal for the Royal Bolton Hospital's accident and emergency department after it was on critical alert a ... - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 07:13
  The Bolton News
  Back to normal for the Royal Bolton Hospital's accident and emergency department after it was on critical alert a ...
  The Bolton News
  SERVICES are back to normal at the Royal Bolton Hospital's accident and emergency service a week after it was forced to declare a "critical incident" status. But say bosses the department it still very busy. And health chiefs have repeated their ...and more »
  

• Sneak peek inside new Bolton cinema as bosses push back opening date

  06-04-2016 07:10
  
  FILM fans will have to hang on a little longer to experience Bolton's new town centre cinema — after bosses pushed back the opening date until the end of the summer.
  
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• Bolton is backing Jolan — singer hopes to be in good Voice when he takes on competitors in talent final

  06-04-2016 07:10
  
  BOLTON is backing Jolan — as the talented singer prepares to represent the town in the finals of The Voice on Saturday.
  
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• Tributes to spy who parachuted into German-occupied Italy in Second World War to fight the Nazis

  06-04-2016 07:09
  
  THE family of a hero who was parachuted into Italy to help sabotage the German occupation during World War Two have paid tribute to him.
  
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• Ronan Keating urges people to get checked for cancer in Bolton

  06-04-2016 07:09
  
  POP star Ronan Keating is backing a Cancer Research UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow coming to Bolton.
  
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• Back to normal for Royal Bolton Hospital's A&E after critical alert

  06-04-2016 07:09
  
  SERVICES are back to normal at the Royal Bolton Hospital's accident and emergency service a week after it was forced to declare a "critical incident" status.
  
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• 15 town centre burglaries in just 10 days - The Bolton News

  06-04-2016 06:11
  The Bolton News
  15 town centre burglaries in just 10 days
  The Bolton News
  Several shops and premises were broken in to or vandalised in and around the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Inspector Dave Henthorne, of Bolton South and Central Integrated Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "We have a problem with burglaries in the ...and more »
  

• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - April 6, 2016

  06-04-2016 06:00
  
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects.
  
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• Carlton coach Brendon Bolton responds to Blaine Boekhorst staging claims - The Age

  06-04-2016 03:58
  The Age
  Carlton coach Brendon Bolton responds to Blaine Boekhorst staging claims
  The Age
  Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has defended his playing group, saying staging for free kicks is not a trend for his team. Bolton has been forced to respond to claims of Blaine Boekhorst staging, after vision emerged of him throwing his head back after a ...
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  Bolton puts the Blues on notice for stagingAFL.com.au
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• Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 Morecambe

  06-04-2016 00:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dagenham and Redbridge beat Morecambe to keep alive their slim hopes of avoiding League Two relegation.
  
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• Fleetwood Town 2-0 Peterborough United

  06-04-2016 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood move up to 19th in League One as goals from Wes Burns and Eggert Jonsson earn victory over Peterborough.
  
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