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• Fatal Blackpool police shooting recalled 45 years on

  18-08-2016 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two police officers recall the day a senior police officer was killed in a botched armed robbery.
  
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• Security scare at Manchester Airport after unattended bag found

  18-08-2016 22:55
  
  A terminal at Manchester Airport was evacuated after an unattended bag was found this evening.
  
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• Man charged after alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old at cinema

  18-08-2016 19:28
  
  A MAN has been charged after a boy was sexually assaulted in a cinema toilet in Bolton.
  
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• Arrests made after abducted man is found safe and well at home

  18-08-2016 18:31
  
  A MAN believed to have been abducted has been found safe and well at home.
  
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• First class Bolton students on the up with top A-Level results - The Bolton News

  18-08-2016 18:03
  
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  First class Bolton students on the up with top A-Level results
  The Bolton News
  YOUNG people in Bolton are on the up after the number of top A-level grades achieved by students soared, while nationally the figures fell compared to last year. The proportion of A* grades rose by 2.2 per cent – nationally they were down by 0.2 per ...
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• First class Bolton students on the up with top A-Level results

  18-08-2016 17:59
  
  YOUNG people in Bolton are on the up after the number of top A-level grades achieved by students soared, while nationally the figures fell compared to last year.
  
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• Meet Kenny and Trotty - Battersea Dogs Home's golden couple

  18-08-2016 17:36
  
  OLYMPIC golden boy Jason Kenny is certainly Team GB’s Golden Retriever — and now he has his own rescue dog named after him.
  
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• FREE chicken at Nando's for all A-Level students

  18-08-2016 17:14
  
  IF you haven't collected your A-Level results today, you may want to avoid a trip to Nando's this evening. 
  
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• Ashley Hunter: Fleetwood Town forward signs new three-year deal

  18-08-2016 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood Town forward Ashley Hunter signs a new three-year deal with the League One side.
  
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• Twins celebrate identical A-level results

  18-08-2016 16:15
  
  THEY might not be identical – but these twin sisters achieved identical A-level results.
  
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• Oxbridge awaits clever pair

  18-08-2016 16:15
  
  HARD work has paid off for two Canon Slade students who have won a place at the world's leading universities.
  
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• Jay shows we’ve got leaders in our pack – Parky

  18-08-2016 16:15
  
  PHIL Parkinson believes leaders have started to emerge in the Wanderers camp since last season’s spectacular fall from grace.
  
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• A-LEVEL RESULTS: Oxbridge awaits clever pair

  18-08-2016 16:15
  
  HARD work has paid off for two Canon Slade students who have won a place at the world's leading universities.
  
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• Number of jobless in Bolton falls sharply - The Bolton News

  18-08-2016 15:56
  
  The Bolton News
  Number of jobless in Bolton falls sharply
  The Bolton News
  In July, there were 5,290 people claiming out of work benefits in the borough — which represents a fall of 165 claimants from the previous total of 5,455 in June. There was also good news for young jobseekers across Bolton, with July's figure for 18 ...and more »
  
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• Number of jobless in Bolton falls sharply

  18-08-2016 15:51
  
  THE number of jobless people in Bolton has fallen sharply over the past month.
  
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• 'Scam tradesman' warning from police after man offers to fix roof

  18-08-2016 15:45
  
  POLICE are warning about a "scam tradesman" touting for victims.
  
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• Motorist admits dangerous driving after 120mph M61 police chase

  18-08-2016 15:41
  
  A MOTORIST has admitted leading police on a 120mph motorway chase that ended in Horwich.
  
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• Dan Agyei: Coventry City sign Burnley striker on loan

  18-08-2016 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coventry City sign striker Dan Agyei on loan from Premier League side Burnley until 17 January.
  
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• Shane Duffy: Blackburn Rovers defender's future in doubt after miserable week

  18-08-2016 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With Shane Duffy's future at Blackburn Rovers in doubt, how football reacted to three own goals and a red card in two games.
  
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• Bolton Council has a 'problem': it doesn't know how to honour Jason Kenny - Cycling Weekly

  18-08-2016 13:57
  
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  Bolton Council has a 'problem': it doesn't know how to honour Jason Kenny
  Cycling Weekly
  Bolton Council has admitted that it has no idea how it will celebrate its most famous son Jason Kenny's achievements in becoming the joint all-time most successful British Olympian. Kenny's three gold medals in Rio means he has six Olympic gold medals ...
  Proud parents of Bolton cycling hero Jason Kenny say he could star in TWO more Olympics... and smash more recordsManchester Evening News
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• Man abducted after being bundled into car

  18-08-2016 13:13
  
  Police are appealing for information after an abduction.
  
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• Bolton School Boys' Division A level results 2016 - Manchester Evening News

  18-08-2016 12:48
  
  Manchester Evening News
  Bolton School Boys' Division A level results 2016
  Manchester Evening News
  The Adjustment and Clearing schemes open from Thursday, August 18, allowing students who have done better or worse than expected to change courses or try to find places elsewhere. Adjustment, which allows students to swap their university or course for ...and more »
  
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• Power cut leaves more than 1,000 homes without electricity in Egerton

  18-08-2016 12:43
  
  MORE than 1,400 homes in Egerton were left without power this morning.
  
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• Bolton face struggle in their bid to sign Boro winger Muzzy Carayol - Gazette Live

  18-08-2016 12:33
  
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  Bolton face struggle in their bid to sign Boro winger Muzzy Carayol
  Gazette Live
  Bolton Wanderers could be set to accept defeat in their bid to sign Boro winger Muzzy Carayol, according to reports. Recruiting wide players has been a priority for boss Phil Parkinson all summer, with the ex-Bradford manager identifying Carayol as a ...and more »
  
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• GALLERY: A-Level results day in Bolton

  18-08-2016 12:04
  
  Thousands of students across Bolton are finding out their A-Level results today.
  
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• Abandoned trailer reported stolen from Austria in 2009

  18-08-2016 12:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A refrigerated trailer which was reported stolen from Austria in 2009 is discovered more than 1,000 miles away in Bamber Bridge.
  
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• Bolton School Girls' Division A level results 2016 - Manchester Evening News

  18-08-2016 12:01
  
  Manchester Evening News
  Bolton School Girls' Division A level results 2016
  Manchester Evening News
  The Adjustment and Clearing schemes open from Thursday, August 18, allowing students who have done better or worse than expected to change courses or try to find places elsewhere. Adjustment, which allows students to swap their university or course for ...and more »
  
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• More than 1400 properties affected by power cut in Bolton - Manchester Evening News

  18-08-2016 10:32
  
  Manchester Evening News
  More than 1400 properties affected by power cut in Bolton
  Manchester Evening News
  An electrical fault wiped out the power for 1,428 customers in the Egerton area just after 7am on Thursday. Electricity North West have since restored the power to 1,200 properties. Read More. Proud parents of Bolton cycling hero Jason Kenny say he ...
  
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• A-Level results day 2016 in Bolton - The Bolton News

  18-08-2016 09:11
  
  The Bolton News
  A-Level results day 2016 in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  We have a team of reporters and photographers out and about at colleges, bringing all the latest updates, reaction and pictures. Join us throughout the day and don't forget to send in your results day selfies or congratulatory messages via ...and more »
  
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• Miniature railway's 'Pokemon Gym' status could be behind vandalism - The Bolton News

  18-08-2016 07:55
  
  The Bolton News
  Miniature railway's 'Pokemon Gym' status could be behind vandalism
  The Bolton News
  Part of the metal track was bent in the incident and has resulted in the ride being closed to the public. It is understood that the area around the ride has become a meeting point for youngsters after the release of game Pokemon Go. The railway ride ...and more »
  
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• Miniature railway's 'Pokemon Gym' status could be behind ... - The Bolton News

  18-08-2016 07:55
  
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  Miniature railway's 'Pokemon Gym' status could be behind ...
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  A FAIGROUND ride has had to be closed after vandals damaged the track.and more »
  
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• JAILED: Man who threatened to kill girlfriend and hit her with broken glass after being barred from pub

  18-08-2016 07:52
  
  A MAN who threatened to kill his girlfriend and hit her with a broken glass after being thrown out of a pub on New Year’s Eve has been jailed for nine and half years.
  
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• JAILED: Man who threatened to kill girlfriend after being thrown out of pub on New Year's Eve

  18-08-2016 07:52
  
  A MAN who threatened to kill his girlfriend and hit her with a broken glass after being thrown out of a pub on New Year’s Eve has been jailed for nine and half years.
  
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• Top cheese, fine sausages and world renowned malt whiskey on offer at Food and Drink Festival artisan fair

  18-08-2016 07:07
  
  FOOD and drink lovers will be able to choose from award winning cheese, the country’s finest sausages and world renowned malt whiskey, when more than 180 artisan traders take over Bolton town centre next weekend.
  
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• JAILED: Man who threatened to kill girlfriend and strike with broken glass after being barred from pub

  18-08-2016 07:07
  
  A MAN who threatened to kill his girlfriend and hit her with a broken glass after being thrown out of a pub on New Year’s Eve has been jailed for nine and half years.
  
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• Heartless thieves burgle nursery twice in 48 hours

  18-08-2016 07:07
  
  HEARTLESS thieves have burgled a nursery twice in 48 hours — a month since it was last targeted.
  
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• 'He wouldn’t have woken up if he hadn’t heard the smoke alarm' - Mum's warning after son's 'lucky' escape from fire

  18-08-2016 07:07
  
  A MUM is warning of the dangers of not equipping homes with smoke alarms after her son had a “lucky escape” from a fire.
  
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• Luck of the Irish for punter who scooped £75,000 off £1 bet

  18-08-2016 07:06
  
  A RADCLIFFE punter is on top of the world and dreaming of a trip down under after scooping an incredible £75,000 off a single £1 bet.
  
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• Miniature railway's 'Pokemon Gym' status could be behind vandalism

  18-08-2016 06:33
  
  A FAIGROUND ride has had to be closed after vandals damaged the track.
  
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• Miniature railway's 'Pokemon Gym' status could be behind mindless vandalism

  18-08-2016 06:33
  
  A FAIGROUND ride has had to be closed after vandals damaged the track.
  
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• Cash and £2,000 of drugs stolen during raids at 3 separate chemists

  18-08-2016 06:33
  
  BURGLARS stole cash and more than £2,000 worth of prescription drugs in overnight raids at three different pharmacies.
  
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• Dad's devastation after £8,000 fishing tackle is stolen just a week after precious bike was taken

  18-08-2016 06:32
  
  THIEVES have stolen up to £8,000 worth of fishing equipment from a keen angler — just a week after his specialist bicycle was stolen from outside his house.
  
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• Dad's devastation after £8,000 fishing equipment is stolen just a week after precious bike was taken

  18-08-2016 06:32
  
  THIEVES have stolen up to £8,000 worth of fishing equipment from a keen angler — just a week after his specialist bicycle was stolen from outside his house.
  
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• Bad batch of heroin may have led to the deaths of three Bolton people in less than a week

  18-08-2016 06:09
  
  DETECTIVES are investigating whether a bad batch of heroin may have led to the deaths of three people in less than a week.
  
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• Bristol Rovers 1 Bolton Wanderers 2: Ellis Harrison scores but Bolton do enough to end record - Bristol Post

  18-08-2016 01:24
  
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  Bristol Rovers 1 Bolton Wanderers 2: Ellis Harrison scores but Bolton do enough to end record
  Bristol Post
  Bristol Rovers' were stopped in a bid to break an 81-year-old record for successive home wins as Bolton Wanderers continued to make a mockery of their poor recent away record. Rovers had equalled the 10-game successive milestone set way back in 1935 ...
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• Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain's women reach their first hockey final

  18-08-2016 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain are guaranteed at least another Olympic silver medal as the women's hockey team reach the final by beating New Zealand.
  
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• Record A-level results expected for 2016 - The Bolton News

  18-08-2016 01:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Record A-level results expected for 2016
  The Bolton News
  TODAY is D-Day for hundreds of students across Bolton as they pick up their A-levels results. School sixth forms and Bolton Sixth Form College will be handing out results to students this morning. And early indications are that there will be plenty to ...and more »
  
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• Record A-level results expected for 2016

  18-08-2016 01:04
  
  TODAY is D-Day for hundreds of students across Bolton as they pick up their A-levels results.
  
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