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• New 119-home development given the go-ahead - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 20:49
  
  The Bolton News
  New 119-home development given the go-ahead
  The Bolton News
  Wigan Council's planning committee gave the green light for Bellway Homes the build the properties at Pocket Nook Lane on Monday, July 6. The development will be a mix of house styles and sizes, with a quarter of the homes being for affordable housing.and more »
  
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• Police reopen investigation into 1996 IRA Manchester bomb - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 19:00
  
  The Bolton News
  Police reopen investigation into 1996 IRA Manchester bomb
  The Bolton News
  POLICE have pledged to review the case of the Manchester bomb again — as the culprits of the devastating blast remain at large 20 years on. More than 200 people were injured after the huge explosion in Corporation Street in Manchester city centre on ...and more »
  
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• Police reopen investigation into 1996 IRA Manchester bomb

  10-06-2016 18:57
  
  POLICE have pledged to review the case of the Manchester bomb again — as the culprits of the devastating blast remain at large 20 years on.
  
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• Two homeless men could be removed from the UK

  10-06-2016 18:15
  
  IMMIGRATION officers have given two homeless men in Bolton 30 days to prove they can stay in the country.
  
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• Homeless men given 30 days to prove legal residency in Britain or face deportation

  10-06-2016 18:15
  
  IMMIGRATION officers have given two homeless men in Bolton 30 days to prove they can stay in the country.
  
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• Premier League academy teams to be added to EFL Trophy

  10-06-2016 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Premier League academy teams will be allowed to play in an extended EFL Trophy from next season.
  
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• Who Should Kill Ramsay Bolton? - The Ringer (blog)

  10-06-2016 17:49
  
  The Ringer (blog)
  Who Should Kill Ramsay Bolton?
  The Ringer (blog)
  As announced earlier this week, the title of next Sunday's (and this season's penultimate) Game of Thrones episode is “Battle of the Bastards,” which suggests exactly one thing: The death of the show's most despised character, Ramsay Bolton, is near.
  'Game of Thrones' teases finale details — is a Jon Snow-Ramsay Bolton battle in the cards?Zap2It
  You've probably never noticed this really cool detail in the Game
  
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• Bolton factory staff evacuated after fire risks causing an explosion - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 17:20
  
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  Bolton factory staff evacuated after fire risks causing an explosion
  The Bolton News
  FIREFIGHTERS and police evacuated a factory and put up a 100 metre cordon after a fire broke out in a Bolton this morning. Three fire engines from Bolton Central and Bolton North were called to AJAX Equipment in Milton Works, Mule Street, after 9am ...
  
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• Bolton factory staff evacuated after fire risks causing an explosion

  10-06-2016 17:17
  
  ​FIREFIGHTERS and police evacuated a factory and put up a 100 metre cordon after a fire broke out in a Bolton this morning.
  
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• 4 things to do in Bolton this weekend - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 16:05
  
  The Bolton News
  4 things to do in Bolton this weekend
  The Bolton News
  The Three Lions take on Russia at 8pm tomorrow night at Marseille's Stade Velodrome in their opening game of Euro 2016. If you can't make it all the way to the south of France for kick-off, then why not head down to your local pub and soak up the ...
  Mad scientists, giant animals and world class racing car at food and drink festival eventThis Is Lancashireall 2 news articles »
  
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• 4 things to do in Bolton this weekend

  10-06-2016 16:01
  
  Here's our guide to what you can do in and around Bolton this weekend.
  
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• No one came forward to claim missing pig found in Sharples, say police

  10-06-2016 15:54
  
  NOBODY came forward to claim a missing pig and it had to be rehomed, police said.
  
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• EU exit debate splits opinion in Fleetwood fishing town

  10-06-2016 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The impact of leaving the European Union on Fleetwood's fishing industry splits opinion in the town.
  
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• Euro 2016: 10 pubs showing England vs Russia tomorrow - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 14:10
  
  The Bolton News
  Euro 2016: 10 pubs showing England vs Russia tomorrow
  The Bolton News
  Hogarths, churchgate, town centre The town-centre spot boasts an 18 television screens as well as two 5m by 4m screens. Should afford a good view of a Rashford super-sub late winner. The Bolton News: Elephant and Castle, Deansgate, town centre This ...and more »
  
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• Euro 2016: 10 pubs showing England vs Russia tomorrow

  10-06-2016 14:09
  
  WITH only a day to go before the Three Lions open their Euro 2016 campaign in France, we take a look at ten pubs in Bolton where you can watch the match:-
  
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• Police appealing for help to find wanted man in Bolton - Manchester Evening News

  10-06-2016 12:21
  
  Manchester Evening News
  Police appealing for help to find wanted man in Bolton
  Manchester Evening News
  Officers are trying to trace Wayne Worthington in connection with a burglary that happened in the Great Lever area of Bolton sometime between May 5 and May 10 this year. The 36-year-old is believed to frequent areas of Bolton town centre. Police ...
  
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• St Paul's service kicks off celebrations for Queen's birthday - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 12:05
  
  The Bolton News
  St Paul's service kicks off celebrations for Queen's birthday
  The Bolton News
  A weekend of celebrations marking the Queen's 90th birthday has begun with the arrival of members of the Royal Family at a national service of thanksgiving for the monarch's life. At St Paul's Cathedral, leading figures from the worlds of politics ...
  Bolton described as 'Northern Star' in tribute to town in Queen's 90th birthday bookThis Is Lancashireall 508 news articles »
  
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• Chorley Hospital A&E unit expected to reopen in August

  10-06-2016 10:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A hospital A&E department in Lancashire closed temporarily over safety fears as it could not "recruit enough staff" is expected to reopen in August.
  
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• Phil Parkinson: Bolton Wanderers appoint Bradford City boss as new manager - BBC News

  10-06-2016 10:08
  
  BBC News
  Phil Parkinson: Bolton Wanderers appoint Bradford City boss as new manager
  BBC News
  Bolton Wanderers have appointed Phil Parkinson as their new manager on a two-year contract. The 48-year-old has joined the Trotters from fellow League One side Bradford City after the two clubs agreed a compensation deal. Parkinson will be joined at ...
  Bolton will make money from player sales available to Phil ParkinsonDaily Mail
  Phil Parkinson confirmed as new Bolton Wanderers managerThe Guardian
  
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• UPDATED: Wanderers name Bradford City's Phil Parkinson as their new manager

  10-06-2016 09:56
  
  PHIL Parkinson will be unveiled as the new manager of Bolton Wanderers.
  
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• UPDATED: Phil Parkinson makes first appearance as new Bolton Wanderers manager

  10-06-2016 09:56
  
  PHIL Parkinson has been unveiled as the new manager of Bolton Wanderers at a press conference.
  
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• Two Levers battling it out for a last-eight spot in Bolton League Twenty20 - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 08:07
  
  The Bolton News
  Two Levers battling it out for a last-eight spot in Bolton League Twenty20
  The Bolton News
  TEAMS in the East Group of the Bolton League Twenty20 competition group will conclude their matches tomorrow with the two Lever sides looking to make the last eight. After two matches Kearsley lead with 23 points, followed by Darcy Lever on 13 and ...
  
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• Top musicians join Choral Union for special summer concert

  10-06-2016 07:31
  
  BOLTON Choral Union is bringing a little more sunshine to Bolton this summer with a special concert.
  
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• Former Bolton MP Julie Hilling to lead Mayoral hopeful Ivan Lewis's new women's commission and fight the 'glass ... - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 07:23
  
  The Bolton News
  Former Bolton MP Julie Hilling to lead Mayoral hopeful Ivan Lewis's new women's commission and fight the 'glass ...
  The Bolton News
  A FORMER Bolton MP will help perspective Greater Manchester Mayor Ivan Lewis tackle discrimination against women in the region. Julie Hilling, who was Labour's MP for Bolton West between 2010 and 2015, will co-chair of the Bury South MP's new ...and more »
  
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• 'Bump' by hoist could have triggered grandmother's fatal infection at Royal Bolton Hospital, inquest hears - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 07:23
  
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  'Bump' by hoist could have triggered grandmother's fatal infection at Royal Bolton Hospital, inquest hears
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Coroners Court, Le Mans Crescent. Photo by Nigel Taggart, Newsquest (Bolton) Ltd., Wednesday October 2, 2013. Story: Newsdesk. / Ian Proctor, Crime reporter / ianproctor83. Share: 0 comments. ONE of two infections that killed an elderly woman ...and more »
  
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• Bolton retail chief named one of top bosses to work for in UK - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 07:23
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton retail chief named one of top bosses to work for in UK
  The Bolton News
  THE boss of Bolton retailer AO.com has been named as one of the top managers to work for in the UK by his employees — as revenues at the firm near £600 million. John Roberts is in ninth place in the Highest Rated CEOs list compiled by Glassdoor ...and more »
  
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• PUPILS at Oxford Grove Primary School are celebrating after raising more than £1,500 for the Stroke Association

  10-06-2016 07:09
  
  PUPILS at Oxford Grove Primary School are celebrating after raising more than £1,500 for the Stroke Association in May.
  
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• PICTURES: Children celebrate Queen's 90th with party in a castle

  10-06-2016 07:09
  
  FLAGS were raised at "Bolton Castle" as celebrations to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II official birthday on Saturday got underway in the town.
  
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• REVEALED: Images of how new restaurant at former Three Pigeons pub could look

  10-06-2016 07:07
  
  A DEVELOPER who is aiming to transform a former Astley Bridge pub into a plush new restaurant and bar has released images of how he wants the new venue to look.
  
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• REVEALED: Images of how new restaurant at former Three Pidgeons pub could look

  10-06-2016 07:07
  
  A DEVELOPER who is aiming to transform a former Astley Bridge pub into a plush new restaurant and bar has released images of how he wants the new venue to look.
  
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• Man shot in head in schoolboy prank seeks life changing operation

  10-06-2016 07:07
  
  A MAN who was shot in the head more than 20 years ago in a schoolboy prank has made a desperate appeal for help to fund a potentially life-changing operation.
  
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• 'Bump' by hoist could have triggered grandmother's fatal infection at Royal Bolton Hospital, inquest hears

  10-06-2016 07:07
  
  ONE of two infections that killed an elderly woman who had had hip surgery at Royal Bolton Hospital could have stemmed from a "bump" from a piece of medical equipment, an inquest heard.
  
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• Bolton retail chief named one of top bosses to work for in UK

  10-06-2016 07:07
  
  THE boss of Bolton retailer AO.com has been named as one of the top managers to work for in the UK by his employees — as revenues at the firm near £600 million.
  
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• 80-year-old fitness guru ready to take on gruelling Windermere swim

  10-06-2016 07:07
  
  FITNESS guru Ken Heathcote will be competing in the Great North Swim today – at the age of 80.
  
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• Scarecrows set to take over Darcy Lever again

  10-06-2016 07:06
  
  SCARECROWS will be popping up all over Darcy Lever this summer.
  
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• Nurse who saved football fan's life is shortlisted for prestigious award

  10-06-2016 07:06
  
  A BOLTON nurse who famously saved the life of a football fan has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for her work to make defibrillators more readily available.
  
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• MP says vote to leave European Union is “vote for isolation.”

  10-06-2016 07:06
  
  LEIGH MP Andy Burnham says a vote for Britain to leave the European Union is a “vote for isolation.”
  
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• Former Bolton MP Julie Hilling to lead Mayoral hopeful Ivan Lewis's new women's commission and fight the 'glass ceilings' in Greater Manchester

  10-06-2016 07:06
  
  A FORMER Bolton MP will help perspective Greater Manchester Mayor Ivan Lewis tackle discrimination against women in the region.
  
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• Uncertainty surrounds short term future of Bolton BHS store — as bosses appear in House of Commons - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 06:49
  
  The Bolton News
  Uncertainty surrounds short term future of Bolton BHS store — as bosses appear in House of Commons
  The Bolton News
  UNCERTAINTY continues to surround the short term future of BHS's Bolton store — as shopping centre bosses say they are working to find new tenants at the site. Jobs are set to be lost at the Crompton Place store in Victoria Square premises after the ...and more »
  
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• Bolton's reputation of culture and art flourishes as artists stage international showcase - The Bolton News

  10-06-2016 06:49
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton's reputation of culture and art flourishes as artists stage international showcase
  The Bolton News
  THE work of artists from Bolton has been exhibited in the prestigious Castle Park Forum of Young Art Space in Germany enhancing the town's fast growing reputation of being a centre of culture and creativity. Fine artists, who had graduated from the ...
  
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