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• BREAKING: Jason Kenny wins his fourth Olympic gold medal

  11-08-2016 23:49
  
  JASON Kenny has won his fourth gold medal after triumphing in the men's team pursuit at the Rio Olympics.
  
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• JASON KENNY – Gold for Team GB in Rio

  11-08-2016 22:46
  
  JASON Kenny won his fourth gold medal in the men's team sprint at the Rio Olympics.
  
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• JASON KENNY – Sprint trio set new Olympic record - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 21:20
  
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  JASON KENNY – Sprint trio set new Olympic record
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  ON TRACK: Bolton's Jason Kenny got off to a fine start in the team sprint qualifying. Picture: Press Association. / Mike Glendinning. 0 comments. JASON Kenny played his part in setting a new Olympic record as Team GB got their men's team sprint bid off ...and more »
  
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• Sadie Hartley murder case: Accused killer's motive questioned

  11-08-2016 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The alleged motive for a woman accused of murdering a love rival "does not stand up to close scrutiny", a jury hears.
  
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• Concerns grow for missing man, as police appeal again for public's help

  11-08-2016 19:00
  
  THE family of a missing man from Bolton are becoming increasingly concerned about him and police have appealed again for the public's help in their search.
  
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• Firms named and shamed over failure to pay minimum wage

  11-08-2016 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government names almost 200 companies - including two football clubs - who have failed to pay the minimum wage to employees.
  
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• Motorcycle volunteers recognised for saving lives - and thousands of pounds

  11-08-2016 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group of volunteers in Lancashire has been recognised by the National Lottery for the vital work it does for the National Health Service.
  
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• UPDATE: Motorist scales roof during stand-off with police after crashing into lamp post during car chase

  11-08-2016 16:59
  
  EMERGENCY services have been dealing with a person stuck on a roof.
  
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• Loving pooch Kiara still in need of a home - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 16:49
  
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  Loving pooch Kiara still in need of a home
  The Bolton News
  The Bolton News reported in July that Kiara, a five-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, is so unhappy in kennels that she is in desperate need of someone to love her. She was discovered wandering the streets and handed in to Bolton Destitute Animal ...
  
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• Loving pooch Kiara still in need of a home

  11-08-2016 16:45
  
  A DISTRESSED dog is still desperate for a home.
  
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• Jos Buttler: England wicketkeeper set to miss rest of Lancashire's season

  11-08-2016 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head coach Ashley Giles confirms Jos Buttler is unlikely to play for Lancashire again this season.
  
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• Pervert caught with child porn

  11-08-2016 16:24
  
  A MAN has been sentenced to a two-year community order after he was caught with indecent images of children on his computer.
  
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• Actress Helen Flanagan snapped with fan at football - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 15:30
  
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  Actress Helen Flanagan snapped with fan at football
  The Bolton News
  The 26-year-old, who was born in Bury and grew up in Sharples, was spotted for the first time at Celtic Park. She posed with a fan of Celtic FC, the club her boyfriend Scott Sinclair signed for earlier this month. The WAG watched the former Manchester ...and more »
  
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• Actress Helen Flanagan snapped with fan at football

  11-08-2016 15:28
  
  Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has been snapped at the football.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE - Back brace sparks terror alert in Bolton - Key 103 Manchester

  11-08-2016 13:50
  
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  EXCLUSIVE - Back brace sparks terror alert in Bolton
  Key 103 Manchester
  A young Bolton man's been telling KEY103 of his surprise and shock that he was mistaken for a suspected suicide bomber whilst on his lunch-break, sparking a police alert. Hinesh Vegad, who's 25 and from Heaton, currently wears a back brace after ...and more »
  
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• Sam Gallagher: Blackburn Rovers sign Southampton striker on loan

  11-08-2016 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers sign striker Sam Gallagher from Premier League side Southampton on a season-long loan.
  
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• UPDATE: Motorist scales roof during stand-off with police after crashing into lampost during car chase

  11-08-2016 13:25
  
  EMERGENCY services have been dealing with a person stuck on a roof.
  
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• Tigers tamed by the Eagles' late winner - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 12:49
  
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  Tigers tamed by the Eagles' late winner
  The Bolton News
  IN football's oldest derby fixture, a new face struck Eagley's dramatic winner to devastate visitors Turton. New signing Linford Stewart scored the decisive goal in the last minute to ensure his side clinched a 3-2 win as the two faced off for the ...
  
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• Overcast outlook won't stop stargazers searching for Perseids meteor shower tonight

  11-08-2016 12:29
  
  STARGAZERS in Bolton will be hoping to get a glimpse of a spectacular sight in the skies tonight - despite weather forecasts
  
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• UPDATE: Motorist scales roof during stand-off with police after car chase

  11-08-2016 11:05
  
  EMERGENCY services have been dealing with a person stuck on a roof.
  
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• NAMED: The 25-year-old man fighting for life after hit and run

  11-08-2016 10:59
  
  A PEDESTRIAN who was struck by a hit and run driver is fighting for life.
  
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• Bolton angler recalls moment he was trapped in his sinking car ... - Daily Mail

  11-08-2016 10:44
  
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  Bolton angler recalls moment he was trapped in his sinking car ...
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  Angler Thomas Catterall, 73, from Bolton, cheated death after accidentally reversing his car into a fishing lake. The father-of-two catapulted his Honda HR-V into ...and more »
  
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• Campaign launched to stop plans to cut children's centres across ... - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 10:19
  
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  Campaign launched to stop plans to cut children's centres across ...
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  A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop 13 children's centres in Bolton being axed.and more »
  
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• Wanderers boss defends cup changes after exit at Blackpool - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 10:09
  
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  Wanderers boss defends cup changes after exit at Blackpool
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  PHIL Parkinson has no regrets about making seven changes to his starting line-up for Tuesday night's defeat at Blackpool. The Whites boss was disappointed his side had failed to take their chances against Blackpool but believes by offering experience ...and more »
  
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• Lytham Hall lottery £1.7m restoration grant withdrawn

  11-08-2016 09:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A grant of £1.7m is withdrawn from a restoration project at a Grade I listed Georgian mansion.
  
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• Royal ladies crowned winners of the Pike Shield - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 09:42
  
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  Royal ladies crowned winners of the Pike Shield
  The Bolton News
  FRIDAY saw the final of the Pike Shield at Bolton Cricket Club with Section K rivals The Royal B and Chadwicks Recycling in opposition. The Royal are currently top of the Section, well clear of their opponents who had beaten them earlier in the season.
  
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• Bolton's Labour council needs to listen to people sometimes, instead of its 'we know what is best' attitude - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 08:54
  
  Bolton's Labour council needs to listen to people sometimes, instead of its 'we know what is best' attitude
  The Bolton News
  I READ with interest the story in Monday's edition about Bolton Council's land sale amounting up to £7.8 million. When one bears in mind the £204m they are already have in reserve, why, oh why, are they putting adult social care into a local authority ...
  
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• Police and fire on scene to help rescue person from roof

  11-08-2016 08:45
  
  EMERGENCY services have been dealing with a person stuck on a roof.
  
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• Leader of Bolton UKIP's bid to sort out mess engulfing the party ... - This Is Lancashire

  11-08-2016 08:07
  
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  Leader of Bolton UKIP's bid to sort out mess engulfing the party ...
  This Is Lancashire
  THE leader of Bolton UKIP is on a mission to sort out the mess that has engulfed the organisation running the national party.and more »
  
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• Leader of Bolton UKIP's bid to sort out mess engulfing the party

  11-08-2016 08:07
  
  THE leader of Bolton UKIP is on a mission to sort out the mess that has engulfed the organisation running the national party.
  
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• Tory quits town council and questions the system (From The Bolton ... - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 07:11
  
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  Tory quits town council and questions the system (From The Bolton ...
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  THE only Conservative member of Horwich Town Council has resigned — and questioned the need for parish councils in the borough.and more »
  
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• New charity to help deaf youngsters (From The Bolton News) - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 07:11
  
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  New charity to help deaf youngsters (From The Bolton News)
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  A NEW charity has been set up to help children with hearing difficulties.and more »
  
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• Diamond couple celebrate 60 years of marriage - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 07:11
  
  The Bolton News
  Diamond couple celebrate 60 years of marriage
  The Bolton News
  GENTLEMAN Kevan Howarth knows that treating a lady right is the secret to a long and happy marriage. And today the managing director of SGH (Moulds) Ltd celebrates 60 years of marriage to Jean. Mr Howarth, who set up his company in Tonge Bridge ...and more »
  
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• Asbestos found at former waste site - The Bolton News

  11-08-2016 07:11
  
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  Asbestos found at former waste site
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  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. MORE details have emerged about the collapse of a Bolton recycling firm that left the council with a £2 million clean-up bill. Council officers have revealed that the ...and more »
  
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• Vision for new larger school at former loco works site

  11-08-2016 07:09
  
  DETAILED plans to demolish a Horwich primary school and replace it with a larger facility have been submitted.
  
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• Tory quits town council and questions the system

  11-08-2016 07:09
  
  THE only Conservative member of Horwich Town Council has resigned — and questioned the need for parish councils in the borough.
  
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• REVEALED: Vision for new larger school at former loco works site

  11-08-2016 07:09
  
  DETAILED plans to demolish a Horwich primary school and replace it with a larger facility have been submitted.
  
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• Asbestos found at former waste site

  11-08-2016 07:09
  
  MORE details have emerged about the collapse of a Bolton recycling firm that left the council with a £2 million clean-up bill.
  
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• Theatre hopes to win award to be named UK’s most welcoming

  11-08-2016 07:08
  
  THEATRE fans are being asked to show their love for Bolton’s biggest stage after it was nominated for a national award.
  
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• Supermarket bomb call hoaxer spared jail

  11-08-2016 07:08
  
  A SUPERMARKET worker who rang a store claiming bombs had been planted has been spared jail after a judge heard how he suffers from a rare genetic condition.
  
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• PICTURES: Youngsters drenched in fun at summer school

  11-08-2016 07:08
  
  YOUNGSTERS had buckets of fun at a wet, wild and wacky summer holiday club.
  
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• New charity to help deaf youngsters

  11-08-2016 07:08
  
  A NEW charity has been set up to help children with hearing difficulties.
  
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• Council says it has saved £350,000 less than 2 months in to controversial slim bin rollout

  11-08-2016 07:08
  
  BOLTON Council says it has already saved more than £350,000 in waste disposal costs less than two months into its controversial “slim bin” rollout.
  
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• JAILED: Trespasser who set fire to duvet to keep warm causing blaze that destroyed building

  11-08-2016 07:07
  
  A TRESPASSER caused a blaze that destroyed a former business centre when he set fire to a duvet to keep warm.
  
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• Diamond couple celebrate 60 years of marriage

  11-08-2016 07:07
  
  GENTLEMAN Kevan Howarth knows that treating a lady right is the secret to a long and happy marriage.
  
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• Campaign launched to stop plans to cut children's centres across Bolton

  11-08-2016 07:07
  
  A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop 13 children's centres in Bolton being axed.
  
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• 'I thought I was going to die' — fisherman's terror after reversing car and plunging into lake

  11-08-2016 06:12
  
  AN ANGLER said he thought he was going to die after he lost control of his car and reversed into a lake.
  
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• Stanley to face Burnley in EFL Cup

  11-08-2016 00:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Last season's runners-up Liverpool will begin their EFL Cup campaign away at Championship side Burton Albion.
  
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• Fleetwood Town 2-2 Leeds United (4-5 pens)

  11-08-2016 00:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds United survive a testing EFL Cup first-round tie at League One side Fleetwood Town, progressing via penalties.
  
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