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• Pupils escape as coach bursts into flames on motorway - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 21:51
  
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  Pupils escape as coach bursts into flames on motorway
  The Bolton News
  Fifty-nine schoolchildren and their teachers have escaped from a coach which burst into flames on the side of a busy motorway. The pupils and seven staff members were evacuated from the bus which had been travelling on the M6 northbound at junction 3a ...and more »
  
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• UPDATED: Pictures: Car on roof in horror crash in Chorley Old Road - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 21:35
  
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  UPDATED: Pictures: Car on roof in horror crash in Chorley Old Road
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  The incident happened just after 6pm today at the junction of Johnson Fold Avenue and involved three vehicles. Fire crews from Bolton Central and Bolton North, and a Technical Rescue Unit from Leigh, were called to the scene outside the Colliers Arms ...and more »
  
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• UPDATED: Pictures: Car on roof in horror crash in Chorley Old Road

  23-05-2016 20:43
  
  A CAR ended up on its roof following a collision in Chorley Old Road.
  
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• Car on roof in horror crash in Chorley Old Road

  23-05-2016 20:43
  
  A CAR ended up on its roof following a collision in Chorley Old Road.
  
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• Petersen ton puts Lancashire in control

  23-05-2016 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alviro Petersen's century put Lancashire in a strong position against Surrey on the second day at Old Trafford.
  
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• EU referendum - Battle bus for the 'In' campaign rolls into town

  23-05-2016 19:18
  
  LABOUR campaigners brought their battle bus to Bolton to encourage people to vote stay in the European Union referendum.
  
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• Taxi driver accused of bundling woman into car boot is cleared of kidnap

  23-05-2016 19:11
  
  A TAXI driver accused of kidnapping a woman and bundling her into his boot has been cleared by a jury.
  
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• Teenage boxer delivers knockout display at Great Manchester Run alongside mentor Anthony Crolla

  23-05-2016 18:49
  
  A TEENAGE boxer from Horwich delivered a knockout display — when he completed the Great Manchester Run as part of 'Crolla's Army' in an impressive time.
  
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• Rail firm seals £230m new trains deal

  23-05-2016 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) announces a £230m deal for 25 new trains to serve the north of England and Scotland.
  
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• Property company in court over alleged 'maintenance failings' at building where man fell to his death down lift shaft

  23-05-2016 18:39
  
  A PROPERTY management company has appeared in court over alleged maintenance failings that led to a resident of a block of flats falling to his death down a lift shaft.
  
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• Barton hints at Rangers decision

  23-05-2016 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Midfielder Joey Barton hints that he has decided to join Scottish giants Rangers, despite a new contract offer from Burnley.
  
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• WARNING: Homes being targeted by bogus 'HMRC' phone calls and emails

  23-05-2016 17:42
  
  RESIDENTS are being warmed about bogus e-mails and telephone calls purporting to come from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
  
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• In the dock: 4 people who have appeared in court in Bolton - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 17:12
  
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  In the dock: 4 people who have appeared in court in Bolton
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  Bolton Magistrates' Court heard how Mohammad Amin, aged 63, of Settle Street, Bolton, carried out the sustained assault on a male on February 8. He was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months and was ordered to carry out 150 hours of ...and more »
  
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• In the dock: 4 people who have appeared in court in Bolton

  23-05-2016 17:10
  
  OUR regular roundup of people who have appeared in court in Bolton.
  
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• Students who sparked gun scare while filming comedy skit release finished film

  23-05-2016 16:53
  
  STUDENTS who inadvertently sparked a gun alert when they filmed a skit about armed robbery on a Bolton estate have now published their finished comedy short.
  
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• 'It just came out of the blue' - Neighbours' anger after store chops down mature trees

  23-05-2016 16:40
  
  TREES on a store car park have been protected — after residents complained about the company's plans to chop them down.
  
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• Jet ski dad and sons 'lucky' to be alive

  23-05-2016 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man and his two young boys were "very lucky" not to be killed when they fell off their jet ski, the coastguard says.
  
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• Burnley Confirmed Bolton Friendly - Vitalfootball

  23-05-2016 16:11
  Burnley Confirmed Bolton Friendly
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  We've still got plenty of planning to put in place but a pre-season friendly with former Championship rivals Bolton has been confirmed. Both clubs will be playing at a level other than the Championship next season. Obviously we'll be back in the ...and more »
  
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• Stanley hope to keep 16 of their squad

  23-05-2016 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Accrington Stanley offer 16 out-of-contract players new deals and release four of their squad.
  
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• New excavation begins at castle site

  23-05-2016 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new archaeological dig begins near Lancaster Castle which aims to uncover more about its Roman past.
  
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• Schools asked to help tackle anti-social behaviour and fare dodging on trams

  23-05-2016 13:01
  
  SCHOOLS in Prestwich and Whitefield are being asked to help tackle anti-social behaviour and fare evasion on the Metrolink network.
  
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• Overturned vehicle in four-car pile-up causes delays on the M60 and M61

  23-05-2016 12:43
  
  THERE are long delays on the M60 and M61 following an incident involving an overturned car.
  
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• Andy Murray admits embarrassment at on-court ranting - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 12:42
  
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  Andy Murray admits embarrassment at on-court ranting
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  The world number two's former coach Amelie Mauresmo opened the lid on their recent split in an interview in which she indicated his difficulty in controlling his emotions on court played a big part in her leaving. The Frenchwoman told l'Equipe: "Andy ...and more »
  
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• Rovers to face Bolton Wanderers in pre-season friendly - Liverpool Echo

  23-05-2016 12:34
  
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  Rovers to face Bolton Wanderers in pre-season friendly
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  Tranmere will face League One side Bolton Wanderers at Prenton Park on Tuesday July 19 in a pre-season friendly. The game will double as Testimonial match for Warwick Rimmer, who headed Rovers' hugely successful youth development set-up through ...
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• VIDEO: New Mayor of Bolton leads Civic Sunday procession through town centre - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 12:01
  
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  VIDEO: New Mayor of Bolton leads Civic Sunday procession through town centre
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON'S new mayor led a procession through Bolton town centre as part of the town's Civic Sunday celebrations. Cllr Lynda Byrne, who has taken on the role of the town's first citizen, was joined by council colleagues, civic dignitaries and various ...
  
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• Fleming and Edwards stay at Morecambe

  23-05-2016 11:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe pair Andrew Fleming and Ryan Edwards sign new one-year contracts with the League Two side.
  
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• EU referendum - How will you vote? - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 11:00
  
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  EU referendum - How will you vote?
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  NEXT month, Bolton residents will be asked to take part in one of the most important votes in Britain's recent history. The historic referendum on the country's relationship with the European Union will take place on Thursday June 23. Voters will be ...and more »
  
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• EU referendum - How will you vote?

  23-05-2016 10:56
  
  NEXT month, Bolton residents will be asked to take part in one of the most important votes in Britain’s recent history.
  
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• Arsenal news: Bolton star Rob Holding wants Emirates move - Daily Star

  23-05-2016 10:20
  
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  Arsenal news: Bolton star Rob Holding wants Emirates move
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  The Sun claim the Gunners are still favourites for his signature despite a late charge from Tottenham. But Arsene Wenger is determined to get his man. It's claimed the experienced boss will submit a £1.2m offer, plus bonuses, in the next few days. The ...and more »
  
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• I Am Disappeared: Those Bolton Wanderers Let Go - Lion of Vienna Suite

  23-05-2016 10:00
  
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  I Am Disappeared: Those Bolton Wanderers Let Go
  Lion of Vienna Suite
  It won't surprise anyone to hear that I am overjoyed at some of the players who have been let go. There are others I am sad to see go and think could have been useful players next season. Having said that it is good that the club has if anything let ...
  
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• Memorial unveiled for soldiers killed while serving for Duke of Lancaster's Regiment — including 22-year-old Westhoughton man

  23-05-2016 09:58
  
  THE Queen unveiled a new memorial for soldiers who died while serving with the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment — including 22-year-old Darren Deady from Westhoughton.
  
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• New 'London-style' bus network on way to Bolton — after Government reveals new proposals - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 09:48
  
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  New 'London-style' bus network on way to Bolton — after Government reveals new proposals
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  Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. BOLTON bus users can look forward to a 'London-style' bus network after new legislation was published. The new Bus Services Bill proposes new powers to allow combined ...and more »
  
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• New 'London-style' bus network on way to Bolton — after Government reveals new proposals

  23-05-2016 09:46
  
  BOLTON bus users can look forward to a 'London-style' bus network after new legislation was published.
  
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• Shock for photographer who discovered his high blood pressure while taking pictures at health awareness event

  23-05-2016 09:43
  
  A PHOTOGRAPHER taking pictures of people having their blood pressures taken had his own health brought into focus — when he found he had high blood pressure himself.
  
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• Tributes to shire horse Big Jack who died aged 23 at Smithills Open Farm

  23-05-2016 09:41
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to popular shire horse Big Jack who has died aged 23.
  
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• Retail revolution continues at Market Place with Body Shop set to return this week

  23-05-2016 08:04
  
  THE retail revolution is continuing at Bolton’s Market Place Shopping Centre — with another firm about to set up shop.
  
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• New school planned for Horwich Loco Works - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 07:04
  
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  New school planned for Horwich Loco Works
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  Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. A POPULAR primary school is bidding to open a multi-million pound school as part of the Horwich Loco Works development. St Catherine's Primary School in Horwich has ...and more »
  
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• Children in Need awards £30000 to three Bolton groups for projects to help deprived children - The Bolton News

  23-05-2016 07:04
  
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  Children in Need awards £30000 to three Bolton groups for projects to help deprived children
  The Bolton News
  THREE organisations in Bolton will benefit from a funding boost of nearly £30,000 — thanks to grants awarded by BBC Children In Need. Insyt Media Productions will receive a grant of £10,000, WAVE Adventure has been given £9,900, and Bolton Solidarity ...and more »
  
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• Transport for vulnerable children and adults to be cut by £255,000 — but bosses say service will not suffer

  23-05-2016 07:03
  
  MONEY for transport for vulnerable children and adults will be cut — but town hall chiefs insist services will not suffer.
  
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• First stage of Newport Street project completed as shop units reveal new frontages

  23-05-2016 07:03
  
  THE first phase of work to transform shop fronts in a key town centre street has been completed.
  
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• Children in Need awards £30,000 to three Bolton groups for projects to help deprived children

  23-05-2016 07:03
  
  THREE organisations in Bolton will benefit from a funding boost of nearly £30,000 — thanks to grants awarded by BBC Children In Need.
  
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• Mum wins competition to bring Premier League trophy to son's school after writing to say it could be 'a while before it ever comes to Bolton'

  23-05-2016 07:02
  
  YOUNG Luke Garforth can only dream of seeing his team lifting the Premier League trophy soon — so mum Sarah pitched in to bring it to Bolton.
  
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• REVEALED: New multi-storey car park to be built in town centre to serve £48 million interchange

  23-05-2016 06:07
  
  A NEW multi-storey car park could be built in Bolton town centre, it has been revealed.
  
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• Bolton man dead after Wasaga Beach stabbing - Toronto Star

  23-05-2016 04:14
  
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  Bolton man dead after Wasaga Beach stabbing
  Toronto Star
  Friends say 18-year-old Francesco Molinaro, killed in a stabbing in Wasaga Beach Saturday night, will be remembered for as uplifting and hard working. Friends say Molinaro, shown in this photo posted on GoFundMe with his mother Maria Gallucci Molinaro, ...
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  Bolton teen murdered in apparent stabbing
  
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• Action urged on northern England schools

  23-05-2016 01:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tackling the attainment gap between rich and poor pupils is the key to improving the performance of schools in northern England, a report says.
  
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