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• Fire started deliberately on former Horwich college site

  20-04-2016 23:10
  
  FIRE crews have been called to the former Horwich College site, after a fire was started.
  
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• Comedian Victoria Wood dies, aged 62, after cancer battle - The Bolton News

  20-04-2016 21:58
  
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  Comedian Victoria Wood dies, aged 62, after cancer battle
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  The Prestwich-born actress, who attended Fairfield County Primary School and Bury Grammar School, died at home in London surrounded by her family. Her publicist, Neil Reading, said: "Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle ...and more »
  
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• In the dock: 16 people who have appeared in court in Bolton

  20-04-2016 19:20
  
  Our regular round up of people who have appeared in Bolton's courts.
  
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• Drug dealer forced to sell car or face further jail

  20-04-2016 18:59
  
  A DRUG dealer who made thousands of pounds from his crimes has been forced to sell his car.
  
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• Appeal to find 48-year-old missing Bolton man - The Bolton News

  20-04-2016 18:58
  
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  Appeal to find 48-year-old missing Bolton man
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  POLICE are continuing to appeal for the public's help to trace a missing man from Bolton. Darren McMinn, aged 48, was seen by relatives at an address in the Halliwell area of Bolton at around 11:30am on April 11. He was then seen later that day between ...and more »
  
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• Appeal to find 48-year-old missing Bolton man

  20-04-2016 18:53
  
  POLICE are continuing to appeal for the public’s help to trace a missing man from Bolton.
  
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• Asda recalls meals over salmonella fears and warns customers DO NOT eat

  20-04-2016 18:51
  
  Asda is urgently recalling its Chicken & Sweetcorn Pasta Salad after the food poisoning bug salmonella was found in it.
  
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• Clothing warning after girl suffers burns

  20-04-2016 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are warning about the dangers of loose clothing after a girl, 11, suffers "life-changing burns" in Lancashire.
  
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• Parents ‘gutted’ after admissions gaffe sees 7 families have child's school place withdrawn

  20-04-2016 18:13
  
  EDUCATION chiefs have apologised after a town hall mix-up led to children's preferred school places being withdrawn.
  
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• Youth magazine shortlisted for top business award

  20-04-2016 18:02
  
  A BOLTON-based charity, which helps train young people in business and media skills, has been shortlisted for an award.
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - April 20, 2016 - The Bolton News

  20-04-2016 18:02
  
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  Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - April 20, 2016
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  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. 44-year-old Breightmet man Alan Bradshaw is wanted for questioning in relation to an alleged offence of making threats to kill and for failing to appear at Bolton ...
  In the dock: 16 people who have appeared in court in BoltonThis Is Lancashireall 2 news articles »
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - April 20, 2016

  20-04-2016 18:00
  
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects.
  
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• Unemployment figures drop in Bolton - The Bolton News

  20-04-2016 17:16
  
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  Unemployment figures drop in Bolton
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  The latest Government data that shows that the number of people claiming out of work benefits has dropped by just five. In March, 5,420 people claimed jobseekers allowance and universal credit, compared to February's 5425 figure. This data means that 3 ...and more »
  
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• Unemployment figures drop in Bolton

  20-04-2016 17:12
  
  THE number of unemployed people in Bolton has fallen, figures have revealed.
  
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• Teenagers accused of raping a schoolgirl are cleared of all charges

  20-04-2016 16:57
  
  TEENAGERS accused of raping a schoolgirl have been cleared of all charges by a jury.
  
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• Comedian Victoria Wood dies, aged 62, after cancer battle

  20-04-2016 16:23
  
  COMEDIAN Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer.
  
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• School up for national ‘top primary’ award

  20-04-2016 15:49
  
  A FARNWORTH school is celebrating after being named as one of the best primaries in the country.
  
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• Bolton's new Nando's restaurant ready for opening

  20-04-2016 15:17
  
  THE latest restaurant to open in the Market Place's historic Victorian vaults launches on Friday.
  
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• Bolton beauty with birthday on St George's Day will hold patriotic party with red and white theme

  20-04-2016 14:17
  
  A BOLTON beauty queen whose birthday falls on St George's Day is to hold a patriotic party with a red and white theme.
  
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• Bus route map revealed for workers travelling from Farnworth and Bolton to new employment hub

  20-04-2016 14:14
  
  A NEW bus service will help people get to the major new Logistics North employment hub.
  
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• Vet who treated dead dog believes Alabama Rot has returned

  20-04-2016 14:13
  
  A VET who treated a dog who died last weekend believes that a deadly disease has returned to Tyldesley.
  
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• Construction firm takes on new staff and celebrates record year of growth

  20-04-2016 14:08
  
  A BOLTON based construction firm has bolstered its team with two new appointments following a record year of growth.
  
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• Councillor's bid to get chopped down tree replaced

  20-04-2016 13:52
  
  A COUNCILLOR says she will endeavour to replace a tree chopped down by Bolton Council.
  
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• Lancashire ease to win over Notts

  20-04-2016 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire clinch an eight-wicket win over Nottinghamshire in their first match back in County Championship Division One.
  
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• REVEALED: Bolton Council spent nearly £8,000 in legal fees hiding identities of councillors who missed council tax payments

  20-04-2016 13:11
  
  THE total cost of protecting the identities of two Bolton councillors who failed to pay council tax on time has been revealed to be close to £8,000.
  
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• £12,000 and 'large quantity' of cannabis found in police drugs raid

  20-04-2016 12:33
  
  MORE than £12,000 in cash and a large quantity of drugs were found during a police raid sparked by a tip-off.
  
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• REVEALED: Bolton's 2 new youth MPs elected after 'unbelievable' 18,900 votes cast in elections

  20-04-2016 12:05
  
  BOLTON has two new youth MPs — after an impressive 18,900 votes were cast by the town's teens.
  
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• Drug dealer ordered to pay back cash

  20-04-2016 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn man caught bringing drugs into T in the Park to sell is ordered to pay back £1,500 under Proceeds of Crime legislation.
  
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• REVIEW: Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational — The Lowry Theatre

  20-04-2016 10:07
  
  IN his one-man show, Romesh Ranganathan is every bit the occasionally chippy, but mostly chirpy comic viewers will recognise from the glut of panel shows punctuating our television diet.
  
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• VIDEO: Beautiful balloon release celebrates life of Hassan Mehmood

  20-04-2016 09:51
  
  FRIENDS of a young man who died have remembered him at one of his favourite spots.
  
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• Bolton RUFC junior match round-up - The Bolton News

  20-04-2016 09:30
  
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  Bolton RUFC junior match round-up
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  Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news, straight to your inbox. Sign up. BOLTON Under-18s beat Fleetwood for the third time this season to make it through to the Senior Colts Lancashire Cup final. Ryan McClusky set them on their way to a 26 ...
  
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• Gang posed as parents to access schools where they stole iPads and computers - The Bolton News

  20-04-2016 09:29
  
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  Gang posed as parents to access schools where they stole iPads and computers
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  Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news, straight to your inbox. Sign up. A BOLTON-based gang of thieves who targeted more than 30 schools and clubs throughout the North West are facing lengthy prison sentences. Bolton Crown Court heard how, ...and more »
  
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• Gang posed as parents to access schools where they stole iPads and computers

  20-04-2016 09:26
  
  A BOLTON-based gang of thieves who targeted more than 30 schools and clubs throughout the North West are facing lengthy prison sentences.
  
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• Town centre bar banned from playing music after inspector overhears Beyonce and Sean Paul tracks

  20-04-2016 08:58
  
  A TOWN centre bar has been banned from playing music by a judge.
  
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• 'I'm very sorry to the poor lady' - guilt-ridden motorist wants to track down woman he soaked driving through puddle

  20-04-2016 08:53
  
  A GUILT-RIDDEN driver is trying to track down the woman he drenched — after his car hit a 'pothole puddle'.
  
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• Gang posed as parents in order to access schools they latter burgled

  20-04-2016 08:52
  
  A BOLTON-based gang of thieves who targeted more than 30 schools and clubs throughout the North West are facing lengthy prison sentences.
  
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• Wildlife of Bolton on show to celebrate May Day event

  20-04-2016 07:12
  
  A BOLTON wildlife site is hoping its four-legged friends can help bring it support for a big May Day event.
  
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• VIDEO: Foxes, heron and dear - footage shows abundant wildlife at Bolton beauty spot

  20-04-2016 07:12
  
  A BOLTON wildlife site is hoping its four-legged friends can help bring it support for a big May Day event.
  
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• VIDEO: Fox cubs, heron and deer - footage shows abundant wildlife at Bolton beauty spot

  20-04-2016 07:12
  
  A BOLTON wildlife site is hoping its four-legged friends can help bring it support for a big May Day event.
  
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• School break-in gang to face lengthy jail terms

  20-04-2016 07:12
  
  A BOLTON-based gang of thieves who targeted more than 30 schools and clubs throughout the North West are facing lengthy prison sentences.
  
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• More than 500 sign petition calling for more Catholic primary places in Horwich

  20-04-2016 07:12
  
  A PETITION calling for the urgent expansion of Catholic primary education places in Horwich, which has been signed by over 500 residents, has been handed in to Bolton Council.
  
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• Two-thirds of residential roads in Bolton to become 20mph zones as £1.5 million project continues

  20-04-2016 07:09
  
  THE rollout of 20mph speed limits on residential roads in Bolton is continuing, with work now completed in five large areas across the borough.
  
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• Two-thirds of residential roads in Bolton set to become 20mph zones as £1.5 million project continues

  20-04-2016 07:09
  
  THE rollout of 20mph speed limits on residential roads in Bolton is continuing, with work now completed in five large areas across the borough.
  
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• Friends of Hassan Mehmood hold balloon release to remember the 25-year-old

  20-04-2016 07:09
  
  FRIENDS of a young man who died have remembered him at one of his favourite spots.
  
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• Community police officers recover luxury Baby Merc pram stolen from charity shop

  20-04-2016 07:09
  
  TWO community police officers have been praised by charity shop staff after helping find and return stolen stock.
  
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• PICTURE GALLERY: The Queen's trio of visits to Bolton

  20-04-2016 07:00
  
  WHILE these fascinating archive photos of the Queen’s three visits to Bolton reflect the changing face of the town – the patriotism of locals remains a constant.
  
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• GALLERY: The Queen's trio of visits to Bolton

  20-04-2016 07:00
  
  WHILE these fascinating archive photos of the Queen’s three visits to Bolton reflect the changing face of the town – the patriotism of locals remains a constant.
  
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• Cambridge United 7-0 Morecambe

  20-04-2016 00:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cambridge earn their biggest ever win in the Football League with a 7-0 victory over Morecambe in League Two.
  
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• Hartlepool United 1-2 Accrington Stanley

  20-04-2016 00:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley move up to second in League Two with a narrow win at Hartlepool United.
  
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