Bolton news

• Family’s shock as caravan burns down

  07-09-2016 19:06
  
  A FAMILY have been left “distraught” after their caravan was destroyed in a blaze – just hours before they were due to go on holiday.
  
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• Big Sam poses for selfie with kids shopping for sweets in Bolton

  07-09-2016 18:18
  
  FOUR young football fans got a huge surprise when they popped into their local Co-Op to buy some sweets and bumped into England manager Sam Allardyce.
  
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• Diabetes experts to deliver free masterclass for health professionals

  07-09-2016 17:48
  
  BRINGING professionals together to tackle key North West health issues is at the centre of a masterclass series being run by the University of Bolton.
  
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• Birmingham City U23s 2 Bolton Wanderers U23s 0: Match report ... - Birmingham Mail

  07-09-2016 16:27
  
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  Birmingham City U23s 2 Bolton Wanderers U23s 0: Match report ...
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  Goals in either half from Kyle McFarlane and Charlie Cooper gave Blues youngsters their second PDL 2 victory of the season. Paul Robinson took charge of the ...and more »
  
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• Lancashire Police officer Jayson Lobo sacked for leaking incidents

  07-09-2016 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Lancashire Police officer is sacked for gross misconduct after leaking details of incidents.
  
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• Tesco stores in Bolton could be hit by cuts to jobs and shifts

  07-09-2016 13:52
  
  BOLTON'S Tesco stores could be hit by redundancies and wide-ranging changes to staffing.
  
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• Plane with technical fault circles over Manchester and Bolton for 90 minutes

  07-09-2016 13:37
  
  A PASSENGER plane circled over Greater Manchester, including Bolton, for more than an hour and a half with a technical fault.
  
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• Radio presenter's talk on the wonders of birdsong

  07-09-2016 12:26
  
  A BBC Radio 3 presenter who has been fascinated by birdsong since his teens, is the guest speaker at the RSPB - Bolton Local Group, tonight at the Millennium Chapel, Canon Slade School, Bradshaw Brow.
  
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• Bubble load of fun coming to town

  07-09-2016 12:10
  
  BUBBLY volunteers were in a rush to try out what is in store for Bolton Hospice’s upcoming event.
  
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• Supermarket staff pledge support to town’s refuge for women and children escaping domestic abuse

  07-09-2016 12:09
  
  SAINSBURY’S store in Trinity Street, Bolton, has pledged to fundraise for Fortalice for a second year after a successful first year’s support.
  
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• Big Sam poses for selfie with kids shopping for sweets in Bolton shop

  07-09-2016 12:04
  
  FOUR young football fans got a huge surprise when they popped into their local Co-Op to buy some sweets and bumped into England manager Sam Allardyce.
  
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• Couple’s delight at breakthrough IVF treatment

  07-09-2016 11:55
  
  A BOLTON couple hope they have eliminated a genetic disorder in their family after having a rare type of IVF.
  
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• Hammer and axe used in McDonald's armed robbery, police confirm

  07-09-2016 11:07
  
  POLICE have confirmed more details about an armed robbery at a 24-hour fast food restaurant.
  
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• Hammer and axe used in McDonald's armed robbery, confirm police

  07-09-2016 11:07
  
  POLICE have confirmed more details about an armed robbery at a 24-hour fast food restaurant.
  
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• School in Bolton ranked one of best in country

  07-09-2016 10:48
  
  A SCHOOL in Bolton is among the top 25 per cent fee paying schools in the country and among the best performing in Greater Manchester, new figures show.
  
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• An A-star result for Bolton girls

  07-09-2016 10:48
  
  A SCHOOL in Bolton is among the top 25 per cent fee paying schools in the country and among the best performing in Greater Manchester, new figures show.
  
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• Teenage pregnancies fall by more than half - as increasing social media use means young people do not physically meet

  07-09-2016 10:42
  
  TEENAGE pregnancies in Bolton have more than halved — partly because social media means they do not have to physically meet. Figures show that a number of initiatives including improved access to “young people friendly contraceptive services” has led to a 52 per cent reduction in under-18 conceptions. The increase in the use of social media is also said to have supported the reduction. In 1998 there were 249 teenage conceptions and latest figures show that this has fallen to 12
  
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• Railway cutting safe from development — for now

  07-09-2016 07:10
  
  A RAILWAY cutting at the centre of a long-running planning row is once again safe from developers — for now.
  
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• Fresh concerns raised over planning inquiry

  07-09-2016 07:08
  
  A BOLTON councillor is claiming that members of the public will not be able to independently submit evidence to next month’s planning inquiry.
  
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• Donor hopes to inspire Boltonians to help save a life

  07-09-2016 07:08
  
  A MAN who gave up an organ to save another person is hoping to convince others to do the same.
  
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• Dad seen wobbling around town centre with son on shoulders admits being drunk in charge of child

  07-09-2016 07:08
  
  A FATHER who nearly dropped his son from his shoulders while wobbling around the town centre admitted being drunk in charge of a child.
  
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• Cameras to live stream meetings will cost the council £100,000

  07-09-2016 07:08
  
  CAMERAS are being installed in Bolton Council’s town hall chamber — at a cost of £100,000.
  
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• PICTURES: Bygone schooldays fun of 1991

  07-09-2016 07:07
  
  WITH youngsters heading off on the first day of term this week, we decided to take a look through our archives for pictures of bygone Bolton schooldays.
  
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• MP launches bid to 'save Westhoughton' in face of 1700-house plans

  07-09-2016 07:07
  
  BOLTON West MP Chris Green is urging residents to ‘save Westhoughton’ from being overrun with housing.
  
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• Mayoral favourite says he will protect green spaces

  07-09-2016 07:07
  
  THE man set to become the first Mayor of Greater Manchester said he wants to carry out a ‘root and branch reform’ of housing plans which have seen nearly 7,000 homes earmarked for land in Bolton.
  
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• Mayoral favourite Andy Burnham says he will protect green spaces

  07-09-2016 07:07
  
  THE man set to become the first Mayor of Greater Manchester said he wants to carry out a ‘root and branch reform’ of housing plans which have seen nearly 7,000 homes earmarked for land in Bolton.
  
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• Game of Thrones and miniature battle wargamers face biggest challenge yet in hunt for new home

  07-09-2016 07:07
  
  AN organisation that recreates major battles in miniature and plays boardgames including Game of Thrones is looking for a new home.
  
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• Bygone schooldays fun of 1991

  07-09-2016 07:07
  
  WITH youngsters heading off on the first day of term this week, we decided to take a look through our archives for pictures of bygone Bolton schooldays.
  
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• Praise for Royal Bolton Hospital's end of life facilities during mortuary tour

  07-09-2016 07:06
  
  A RARE glimpse into one of Royal Bolton Hospital's lesser-seen services was shown to the town's First Citizen.
  
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