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• UKIP candidate arrested after 'row' over tree

  29-04-2016 19:21
  
  AN election candidate has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident with a neighbour in a row over chopping down a tree.
  
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• VIDEO: 'Just leave us alone' - Cricket club's plea to heartless yobs after it's burgled for 5th time

  29-04-2016 17:44
  
  CRICKET club bosses have been left devastated after their clubhouse was broken into — for the fifth time.
  
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• PICTURES: Bolton pilot's incredible shots of the world's cities from above - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 17:24
  
  The Bolton News
  PICTURES: Bolton pilot's incredible shots of the world's cities from above
  The Bolton News
  INCREDIBLE aerial shots show mega-cities of the world illuminated like an electric grid by an airline pilot who has travelled the equivalent of ten round trips to the moon. Pictures taken from 39,000 feet in the air show some of the most recognisable ...
  
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• PICTURES: Bolton pilot's incredible shots of the world's cities from above

  29-04-2016 17:17
  
  INCREDIBLE aerial shots show mega-cities of the world illuminated like an electric grid by an airline pilot who has travelled the equivalent of ten round trips to the moon.
  
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• VIDEO: Bolton boxer Amir Khan launches 'Khanage' mobile phone app game - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 17:10
  
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  VIDEO: Bolton boxer Amir Khan launches 'Khanage' mobile phone app game
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON boxer Amir Khan has become the latest celebrity to launch their own game for smartphones. Ahead of the biggest bought of his career, the world champion fighter has released his own mobile app, called Khanage. The arcade style game challenges ...and more »
  
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• VIDEO: Bolton boxer Amir Khan launches 'Khanage' mobile phone app game

  29-04-2016 17:07
  
  BOLTON boxer Amir Khan has become the latest celebrity to launch their own game for smartphones.
  
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• The man who makes sure Bolton's drivers are 'advanced' is recognised by Chief Constable - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 16:55
  
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  The man who makes sure Bolton's drivers are 'advanced' is recognised by Chief Constable
  The Bolton News
  Hugh German, one of the early members of Bolton and District Advanced Motorists, has been recognised by the Greater Manchester Police Driving School with an Outstanding Achievement Award. Mr German said he was "astonished, pleased and proud" ...and more »
  
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• The man who makes sure Bolton's drivers are 'advanced' is recognised by Chief Constable

  29-04-2016 16:53
  
  A DEDICATED driver has been hailed by police.
  
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• Missing Bolton teenagers found 'safe and well' - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 16:46
  
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  Missing Bolton teenagers found 'safe and well'
  The Bolton News
  Jake Alder, aged 13 – who was seen at around 4.30pm in Hulton on Wednesday – was reported missing yesterday. Police believed he went missing with 14-year-old Shyanne Nield, who was last seen at school in Bolton – believed to be Turton High School ...and more »
  
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• Missing Bolton teenagers found 'safe and well'

  29-04-2016 16:43
  
  TWO teenagers who went missing from Bolton have been found.
  
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• In the dock: 9 people who have appeared in court in Bolton

  29-04-2016 16:22
  
  Our regular round up of people who have appeared in Bolton's courts.
  
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• FC Halifax Town: Macclesfield won't take it easy, says Bolton - Halifax Evening Courier

  29-04-2016 16:04
  
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  FC Halifax Town: Macclesfield won't take it easy, says Bolton
  Halifax Evening Courier
  Vanarama National League. FC Halifax v Altrincham. Halifax's James Bolton. 26th March 2016. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe. 14:57 Friday 29 April 2016. 0. Have your say. Defender James Bolton is warning that his former club Macclesfield won't be any ...and more »
  
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• Massaro makes World Championship final

  29-04-2016 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's world number one Laura Massaro beats third seed Raneem El Welily to reach the final of the World Squash Championship.
  
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• Blackpool FC in 'money-laundering' row

  29-04-2016 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for the Oyston family raise "concerns" that money-laundering cash may have funded Blackpool FC, a court hearing is told.
  
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• Next area to get 20 mph limit announced - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 13:11
  
  The Bolton News
  Next area to get 20 mph limit announced
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  KEARSLEY will be the next area of Bolton to have 20 mile per hour limits in place on its residential roads. Bolton Council is steadily making all residential roads in the borough have the limits in place after passing a motion to do so back in 2013 ...and more »
  
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• Next area to get 20 mph limit announced

  29-04-2016 12:55
  
  KEARSLEY will be the next area of Bolton to have 20 mile per hour limits in place on its residential roads.
  
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• 30 jobs at risk at engineering firm

  29-04-2016 12:53
  
  AN engineering firm in Bolton could close in June.
  
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• Taxi child sex claims report 'cover-up'

  29-04-2016 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Calls are made for three council cabinet members to be dismissed over a report that found allegations of child sexual exploitation by taxi drivers were not dealt with adequately.
  
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• Lightning hits Bolton and blows up television set - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 12:21
  
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  Lightning hits Bolton and blows up television set
  The Bolton News
  The flash hit an aerial on the roof of a property in Ainsworth Lane, Tonge Moor, at around 8pm yesterday as thunderclouds rumbled overhead. Electricity surged down the antenna wire and overloaded and destroyed the screen in a split-second. No-one was ...and more »
  
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• Rotherham United v Blackburn Rovers

  29-04-2016 12:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Lightning hits Bolton and blows up television set

  29-04-2016 12:12
  
  A LIGHTNING strike blew up a television set at a terraced house.
  
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• Blackburn need help, says Lambert

  29-04-2016 11:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Outgoing Blackburn manager Paul Lambert says the Championship side need help in the future.
  
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• Reading v Preston North End

  29-04-2016 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Reading and Preston North End.
  
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• School memories to be shared as Turton School plans a reunion through the decades

  29-04-2016 11:49
  
  FORMER pupils and teachers are invited to go back to class as Turton School holds its biggest reunion in its 62-year-history.
  
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• Lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan travelling from America to watch first ever match — and it's Whites' 'relegation party' vs Hull City

  29-04-2016 11:46
  
  A LIFELONG Bolton Wanderers fan from America is making the trip to go to his first ever home match — just as his beloved team are relegated.
  
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• Have you fallen victim to the latest phone scam? You might not even know

  29-04-2016 11:46
  
  The latest phone scam going round could scarily cost you hundreds of pounds - and you wouldn't even know until your bill came in. 
  
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• GALLERY: Your snow photos - April 29, 2016

  29-04-2016 09:48
  
  PEOPLE across Bolton and Bury woke up to wintry scenes this morning.
  
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• Is this the craziest weather EVER? Town wakes up to snow two days short of May

  29-04-2016 08:38
  
  BOLTON and Bury were hit by several inches of snow overnight - on the eve of the May bank holiday weekend.
  
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• Is this the craziest Bolton weather EVER? Town wakes up to snow two days short of May

  29-04-2016 08:38
  
  BOLTON was hit by several inches of snow overnight - on the eve of the May bank holiday weekend.
  
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• Bolton Golf Association romp to big victory over East Lancashire Golf Association - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 08:00
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Golf Association romp to big victory over East Lancashire Golf Association
  The Bolton News
  THE Bolton Golf Association were in top form at Old Links on Sunday when they met the East Lancashire Golf Association for their early season bi-annual friendly match. The Bolton squad took the honours 10½-1½ leaving the ELGA team in disarray.
  
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• Bolton United Harriers report round-up - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 07:22
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton United Harriers report round-up
  The Bolton News
  Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news, straight to your inbox. Sign up. THE Bolton 10K's field of 702 saw Bolton United Harriers host another slick event with racing drama unfold in both the men's and women's race. Bolton's Tony Valentine ...
  
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• Bolton brewery launches special 'yes' and 'no' beers for EU referendum - The Bolton News

  29-04-2016 07:07
  
  Bolton brewery launches special 'yes' and 'no' beers for EU referendum
  The Bolton News
  PUBGOERS will be able to mull over the one of the biggest talking points of recent times with the help of two beers brewed specially for the EU referendum. Dunscar Brewery, at Dunscar Business Park in Blackburn Road, has launched two one-off ales in ...and more »
  
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• Bolton local elections: Focus on Astley Bridge

  29-04-2016 07:06
  
  WITH the Bolton Council elections taking place on May 5, political reporter Liam Thorp is taking a closer look at some of the key battlegrounds and speaking to the candidates vying for your all-important votes.
  
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• Horwich leisure centre plans changed to offer double number of spectator seats

  29-04-2016 07:05
  
  PLANS for a new leisure centre in Horwich have been changed to include double the number of spectator seats.
  
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• Schoolboy, 11, faces new cancer battle less than three months after being given the all clear

  29-04-2016 07:04
  
  AFTER celebrating the New Year with the 'all clear' from cancer, a Bolton schoolboy is facing his second battle against the deadly disease.
  
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• NO GO: Council rejects plans for No Exit escape rooms game in town centre

  29-04-2016 07:04
  
  A BUSINESS planning to launch Bolton’s first 'escape rooms' game centre has been left devastated after its proposals were rejected.
  
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• Full steam ahead as one Fred Dibnah's engines springs into action once again

  29-04-2016 07:04
  
  AN engine belonging to legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah will steam into action on Sunday.
  
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• Education chiefs pay £2,000 after 'failing' boy with autism

  29-04-2016 07:04
  
  EDUCATION chiefs are to pay a mother nearly £2,000 in compensation after a pupil with autism did not receive the essential support he required in school.
  
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• Bolton brewery launches special 'yes' and 'no' beers for EU referendum

  29-04-2016 07:04
  
  PUBGOERS will be able to mull over the one of the biggest talking points of recent times with the help of two beers brewed specially for the EU referendum.
  
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