Bolton news

• Jamille Matt: Blackpool sign striker from League One side Fleetwood Town

  14-06-2016 23:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign striker Jamille Matt from Lancashire rivals Fleetwood Town on a two-year deal.
  
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• Officers to review policing plans for LGBT events after Orlando terrorist attack

  14-06-2016 19:46
  
  POLICE in Greater Manchester will be reviewing policing plans for major LGBT events, following the terrorist attack in Orlando.
  
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• Virgin Active sells 35 gyms including Bolton to focus on luxury clubs - The Bolton News

  14-06-2016 19:31
  
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  Virgin Active sells 35 gyms including Bolton to focus on luxury clubs
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  BOSSES at the Virgin Active gym in Bolton have confirmed it is one of 35 sites to be sold to a not for profit health organisation. The gym, based in The Valley, is part of a deal between the gym operator and Nuffield Health for an undisclosed sum ...and more »
  
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• Virgin Active sells 35 gyms including Bolton to focus on luxury clubs

  14-06-2016 19:31
  
  BOSSES at the Virgin Active gym in Bolton have confirmed it is one of 35 sites to be sold to a not for profit health organisation.
  
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• Supermarket launches MASSIVE 42oz steak

  14-06-2016 18:21
  
  A SUPERMARKET is launching a massive 42oz Tomahawk steak for deserving dads in time for Father’s Day.
  
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• Witness appeal and extra police patrols after boy, aged 10, escapes abduction attempt

  14-06-2016 17:56
  
  AN extra police presence was laid on to reassure parents and find witnesses the day after a 10-year-old boy fought off a man who tried to abduct him on his way to school.
  
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• Singer Tom Parker set for some 'unwanted' mickey-taking on comedy gameshow

  14-06-2016 13:56
  
  BOLTON pop star Tom Parker will be facing a roasting when he appears on comedy gameshow Safeword this month.
  
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• Looking Back Gallery - Here comes the rain again

  14-06-2016 13:43
  
  WITH weather warnings in place for Bolton and recent flooding in nearby Bury – we take a look at previous instances of bad weather in the region.
  
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• Invasion of stinging Asian super ants heading our way this summer

  14-06-2016 13:38
  
  Creepy-crawlies really come out of the woodwork in summer, don't they?
  
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• Russia imposed with suspended disqualification from Euro 2016

  14-06-2016 13:12
  
  Russia have received a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and been fined 115,000 euros for crowd disorder by their fans during the 1-1 draw with England in Marseille.
  
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• Teenager in court over 'false imprisonment of social worker'

  14-06-2016 12:44
  
  A TEENAGER who allegedly imprisoned a Bolton Council social worker against her will has appeared in court.
  
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• GMP police officers recognised by the Queen

  14-06-2016 12:32
  
  TWO police officers from Greater Manchester have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
  
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• Coroner rules pensioner died from complications following post surgery treatment

  14-06-2016 12:29
  
  A CORONER has ruled that a retired shop worker died from complications following treatment at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
  
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• Grab your brollies - yellow weather warning as more heavy rain looms

  14-06-2016 11:38
  
  Severe weather warnings have been issued across the UK as the country prepares to be battered by heavy rain.
  
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• Man tries to abduct 10-year-old boy on his way to school

  14-06-2016 08:51
  
  A SCHOOLBOY had a terrifying ordeal after a man tried to snatch him in the street while he walked to school.
  
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• Manchester bomb 20 years on: Blast that shook a city and changed it forever

  14-06-2016 07:11
  
  TWENTY years ago tomorrow, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) launched an attack on Manchester, detonating a bomb in the city centre. No-one was killed but more than 200 were injured, and the city was left in a scene of destruction. Reporter Andrew Bardsley looks back on that fateful day in 1996.
  
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• 20 years on: Bomb that shook city and changed it forever

  14-06-2016 07:11
  
  TWENTY years ago tomorrow, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) launched an attack on Manchester, detonating a bomb in the city centre. No-one was killed but more than 200 were injured, and the city was left in a scene of destruction. Reporter Andrew Bardsley looks back on that fateful day in 1996.
  
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• Teenage thug who led mass brawl at 16th birthday party narrowly avoids jail

  14-06-2016 07:08
  
  A TEENAGE thug who instigated a mass brawl at a 16th birthday party has narrowly avoided jail.
  
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• Scheme which helped dad who struggled with depression back into work wins award

  14-06-2016 07:08
  
  A SCHEME run by Bolton at Home which helped a dad back into work and gave him a "new lease of life" has won an award.
  
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• Predator who asked girl, 14, for explicit photographs used Justin Bieber reference in online persona

  14-06-2016 07:08
  
  A SEXUAL predator referenced pop star Justin Beiber in a bid to groom young girls online, a court heard.
  
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• Manchester Bomb 20 years on: Ex-police worker rushed into work in shorts and T shirt after hearing bomb explode

  14-06-2016 07:08
  
  A FORMER police press officer has spoken of how he rushed into work wearing a T shirt and shorts after hearing the explosion.
  
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• 20 years on: Ex-police worker rushed into work in shorts and T shirt after hearing bomb explode

  14-06-2016 07:08
  
  A FORMER police press officer has spoken of how he rushed into work wearing a T shirt and shorts after hearing the explosion.
  
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• 1,300 underprivileged children to receive free lunches over summer holidays

  14-06-2016 07:08
  
  MORE than 1,300 underprivileged children across Bolton will receive free lunches over the summer period thanks to a charity.
  
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• RESIDENTS of Kingwood Avenue in Heaton enjoyed another event in a great local tradition of street parties when they celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  RESIDENTS of Kingwood Avenue in Heaton enjoyed another event in a great local tradition of street parties when they celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday.
  
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• Residents enjoy street party to celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  RESIDENTS of Kingwood Avenue in Heaton enjoyed another event in a great local tradition of street parties when they celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday.
  
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• Gigantic metallic flowers sprouting up in Kearsley

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  BIG blooms have been making for an eye-catching sight around Kearsley over the past few weeks.
  
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• 'Disrespectful' skateboarders using war memorial for sport

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  SKATEBOARDERS have been criticised for using Bolton War Memorial gardens to practise their sport.
  
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• Colourful tribute to brave 9-year-old girl who lost battle with cancer

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  A COLOURFUL mural based on a drawing by brave Georgia Kelly has been unveiled as a loving memorial to the youngster.
  
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• Bolton St Catherine's Academy told it must improve

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  AN academy school has failed to have its "requires improvement" tag lifted by inspectors.
  
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• Bolton singer to perform at Glastonbury Festival

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  A SINGER from Bolton will fulfill every musician's dream when he performs at Glastonbury Festival's historic main stage with the NHS Choir.
  
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• Bolton College to merge with University of Bolton under plans

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  BOLTON College has confirmed it is planning to to merge with the University of Bolton as part of a shake-up of further education.
  
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• Blackrod to be transformed into Land of Oz for scarecrow festival

  14-06-2016 07:06
  
  BLACKROD will be transformed into the Land of Oz for the tenth time this year — with organisers promising a bigger and better event than ever before.
  
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• Duck race goes swimmingly at cricket club

  14-06-2016 07:05
  
  FAMILIES went quackers for Turton Rotary Club's annual duck race.
  
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