Bolton news

• Prison worker and inmates involved in HMP Preston smuggling ring

  07-06-2016 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A prison worker, jailed for couriering prohibited items including drugs and alcohol into HMP Preston, was involved in a smuggling ring, it emerges.
  
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• Sports Direct tycoon admits failing and vows to improve in next 90 days

  07-06-2016 19:08
  
  SOME Sports Direct staff working zero-hours contracts should be given full-time deals, owner Mike Ashley have said.
  
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• Asons Solicitors to move to former home of The Bolton News — after shelving plans for futuristic £8 million base

  07-06-2016 19:00
  
  ASONS Solicitors is set to move into the former home of The Bolton News this summer — after it shelved plans to create a futuristic £8 million base.
  
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• New warning over giant hogweed as toxic plant leaves three schoolchildren with burns

  07-06-2016 17:41
  
  A WARNING has been issued about a highly toxic plant that has left a group of schoolchildren with burns.
  
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• Prowling peacock brings splash of colour to cul-de-sac

  07-06-2016 17:07
  
  A cul-de-sac in Lostock has become the home of a peacock on the prowl.
  
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• Traditional street party marks launch of Queen's official birthday celebrations in Bolton

  07-06-2016 17:04
  
  CELEBRATIONS to mark Her Majesty’s official birthday on Saturday started in Bolton with a traditional street party.
  
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• Fleetwood trawler skipper admits alcohol offence

  07-06-2016 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The skipper of a trawler admits sailing while over the prescribed alcohol limit after his vessel ran aground in the River Wyre.
  
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• Blackpool considers ban on alcohol adverts by 2018

  07-06-2016 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool considers a ban on alcohol advertising in the next two years to reduce the town's drink problems.
  
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• Bolton schoolboy missing

  07-06-2016 15:14
  
  A SCHOOLBOY has gone missing in Bolton. 
  
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• Take a peek inside Australian stationery shop opening in Bolton and Bury

  07-06-2016 13:17
  
  AUSTRALIAN stationery shop, Smiggle, is set to open stores in Bolton and Bury on Friday.
  
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• QUIZ: 21% of British drivers don't know what this French road sign means

  07-06-2016 12:52
  
  BOLTONIANS driving to Euro 2016 could find themselves slapped with traffic tickets when they were expecting super-fast WiFi, after research revealed a wide-spread ignorance of French road signs.
  
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• Blackburn students fast during exams for Ramadan

  07-06-2016 12:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun and students in Blackburn are fasting from sunrise to sunset - a particular challenge for those taking exams.
  
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• Lost goose and gosling stop traffic

  07-06-2016 12:14
  
  A MOTHER goose and her gosling stopped the traffic in Bolton yesterday morning when they got lost.
  
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• Three car collision in Chorley New Road

  07-06-2016 11:46
  
  EMERGENCY services were called to a three car collision last night.
  
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• New organisation set up to help schools tackle bullying - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 10:18
  
  New organisation set up to help schools tackle bullying
  The Bolton News
  TACKLING BULLYING: A new organisation has been set up to help schools beat the bullies. Pictured are (from left) Marni Evans, volunteer, Mark Evans, volunteer, Diane Shuttleworth, specialist worker at B-Free and Patrick Brown volunteer with B-Free ...
  
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• Schoolgirl waves goodbye to long locks to fundraise for friend, 11, battling cancer

  07-06-2016 10:16
  
  A DAUBHILL schoolgirl has lost nine inches of her hair to help fundraise for her friend Kyle Buckley.
  
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• New organisation set up to help schools tackle bullying

  07-06-2016 10:14
  
  A NEW organisation has been set up to help schools tackle the issue of bullying.
  
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• Wanderers close to naming new boss - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 10:10
  
  The Bolton News
  Wanderers close to naming new boss
  The Bolton News
  WANDERERS claim to have their man – but fans hankering for an end to a 12-week managerial saga might have to stay patient, for now. Although senior sources at the Macron claim an agreement has now been reached with the candidate they want to ...
  
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• Asons Solicitors take over former Bolton News HQ - Manchester Evening News

  07-06-2016 10:01
  
  Manchester Evening News
  Asons Solicitors take over former Bolton News HQ
  Manchester Evening News
  The purchase of the four storey building comes at an exciting time for Asons, one of the town's largest employers. Shares. Get business news by email. Asons Solicitors of Bolton are to move into new headquarters at Newspaper House, the former home to ...and more »
  
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• Egerton shine in win at Glossop - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 08:09
  
  The Bolton News
  Egerton shine in win at Glossop
  The Bolton News
  EGERTON were the only Bolton club to claim victory in the Greater Manchester Cricket League on Saturday as they recorded a five-wicket win at Glossop. Opener Gionne Koopman (30) and Oliver Kenyon (67) both scored well as the hosts opened the batting, ...
  
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• Bolton Councillor set for international fame after 'Brexit' interview with national Danish newspaper - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 07:08
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Councillor set for international fame after 'Brexit' interview with national Danish newspaper
  The Bolton News
  A BOLTON councillor is set to achieve international recognition after being interviewed for a Danish national newspaper. Little Lever and Darcy Lever's Cllr Paul Richardson will feature in an article in the daily newspaper Information, which is sold ...and more »
  
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• Schoolboy becomes a firefighter for the day - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 07:05
  
  The Bolton News
  Schoolboy becomes a firefighter for the day
  The Bolton News
  He may only be 11 years old, but Kyle Buckley has the makings of a great firefighter. The schoolboy joined the watch at Bolton North Fire Station and showcased his skills to the crew in a special drill. The youngster's smiling face as he toured the ...and more »
  
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• "Leaving the EU would be a huge gamble" - Labour MEP urges Bolton voters to choose to chose to remain this month - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 07:05
  
  The Bolton News
  "Leaving the EU would be a huge gamble" - Labour MEP urges Bolton voters to choose to chose to remain this month
  The Bolton News
  With just weeks to go before British people make a historic decision over whether they want to leave or remain as part of the European Union, chief reporter Liam Thorp spoke to Afzal Khan, who represents Bolton and the rest of the North West in the ...and more »
  
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• Former nurse tells how volunteering helped after being forced into early retirement

  07-06-2016 07:05
  
  A FORMER nurse has spoke of how volunteering has helped her to carry on after being forced into early retirement due to health problems.
  
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• Bolton Councillor revives dream of becoming an MP and could fight for seat at next General Election - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 07:05
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Councillor revives dream of becoming an MP and could fight for seat at next General Election
  The Bolton News
  A BOLTON Councillor has revived his dream of one day becoming a Member of Parliament. Cllr Andy Morgan has been accepted on to his Conservative party's list of approved candidates — meaning he could be chosen to fight for a seat in the 2020 General ...and more »
  
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• A Great Bolton Bark Off - The Bolton News

  07-06-2016 07:05
  
  The Bolton News
  A Great Bolton Bark Off
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON four-legged friends were in for a treat at a voluntary dog biscuit bake off. Young volunteers learnt how to make health dog snacks Bolton's Shelter for Destitute Animals as part of Volunteers Week. Greater Manchester Talent Match teamed up with ...and more »
  
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• When will your bin be slimmed? Residents can check date of switch-over with rollout set to begin

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  WITH a plan to swap residents’ grey waste bins for smaller versions set to start this month — Bolton Council has produced a tool to let you know exactly when your bin will be slimmed.
  
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• Schoolboy fighting cancer for 3rd time becomes firefighter for day

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  He may only be 11 years old, but Kyle Buckley has the makings of a great firefighter.
  
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• Schoolboy becomes a firefighter for the day

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  He may only be 11 years old, but Kyle Buckley has the makings of a great firefighter.
  
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• Former payday loan shop in town centre could be replaced with bookmakers

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  PLANS could see a former payday loan shop in Bolton Town Centre converted into a bookmakers.
  
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• Forget Great British Bake Off - it's the dog biscuit bake off

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  BOLTON four-legged friends were in for a treat at a voluntary dog biscuit bake off.
  
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• Doctors shortlisted for award in working to reduce waiting times in cancer care

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  HEALTH bosses in Bolton have been shortlisted for an award for their work in reducing waiting times for patients with cancer.
  
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• Bolton Councillor set for international fame after 'Brexit' interview with national Danish newspaper

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  A BOLTON councillor is set to achieve international recognition after being interviewed for a Danish national newspaper.
  
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• A Great Bolton Bark Off

  07-06-2016 07:04
  
  BOLTON four-legged friends were in for a treat at a voluntary dog biscuit bake off.
  
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• 'Leaving the EU would be a huge gamble' - Labour MEP urges voters to choose to remain

  07-06-2016 07:03
  
  With just weeks to go before British people make a historic decision over whether they want to leave or remain as part of the European Union, chief reporter Liam Thorp spoke to Afzal Khan, who represents Bolton and the rest of the North West in the European Parliament as to why he believes people should vote to remain on June 23.
  
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• "Leaving the EU would be a huge gamble" - Labour MEP urges Bolton voters to choose to chose to remain this month

  07-06-2016 07:03
  
  With just weeks to go before British people make a historic decision over whether they want to leave or remain as part of the European Union, chief reporter Liam Thorp spoke to Afzal Khan, who represents Bolton and the rest of the North West in the European Parliament as to why he believes people should vote to remain on June 23.
  
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• Cyclist to be welcomed to Farnworth with garden party during mammoth 475 mile charity trek

  07-06-2016 07:03
  
  AN intrepid cyclist will be welcomed by colleagues in Farnworth with a garden party halfway through a six day challenge to raise money for people with learning disabilities.
  
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• Cyclist set to be welcomed to Farnworth with garden party during mammoth 475 mile charity trek

  07-06-2016 07:03
  
  AN intrepid cyclist will be welcomed by colleagues in Farnworth with a garden party halfway through a six day challenge to raise money for people with learning disabilities.
  
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• Bolton Councillor revives dream of becoming an MP and could fight for seat at next General Election

  07-06-2016 07:03
  
  A BOLTON Councillor has revived his dream of one day becoming a Member of Parliament.
  
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• Teacher car-jacked at knife-point by violent robber thought she was going to die

  07-06-2016 07:00
  
  A TEACHER has talked of the “sheer terror” she suffered when she was car-jacked at knife point by a drug addict who she thought was going to murder her.
  
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• Teacher car-jacked at knife-point by drug addict thought she was going to die

  07-06-2016 07:00
  
  A TEACHER has talked of the “sheer terror” she suffered when she was car-jacked at knife point by a drug addict who she thought was going to murder her.
  
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• Former Ambassador Bolton: Rhetoric is cheap, action is real - Arutz Sheva

  07-06-2016 03:43
  
  Arutz Sheva
  Former Ambassador Bolton: Rhetoric is cheap, action is real
  Arutz Sheva
  Former UN Ambassador says the candidates in the election must make clear their commitment to Israel's security. By Yoni Kempinski. First Publish: 6/7/2016, 4:43 AM. An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if ...and more »
  
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• Hen harrier breeding season 'very poor' says RSPB

  07-06-2016 03:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is set to be a "very poor" year for hen harriers, with only a handful of nest attempts so far, the RSPB says.
  
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