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• Drunk driver jailed for 12 months in Bolton after 130mph police chase - Daily Mail

  08-09-2016 22:26
  
  Daily Mail
  Drunk driver jailed for 12 months in Bolton after 130mph police chase
  Daily Mail
  Dorrian, of Colman Gardens, Ordsall, rammed police cars, drove on the wrong side of the road and jumped multiple red lights. He was jailed for 12 months at Bolton Crown Court. Judge Richard Gioserano told him it was 'pure chance' no-one was hurt.and more »
  
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• LIVE: Bolton and Bury Business Awards 2016

  08-09-2016 19:08
  
  Live coverage of tonight's Bolton and Bury Business Awards ceremony from the Macron Stadium
  
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• Greg Cunningham: Preston's player of the year signs new three-year deal

  08-09-2016 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End full-back Greg Cunningham signs a new three-year-deal to keep him at the club until 2019.
  
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• Men who attacked dad-of-two and left him dying in doorway jailed for manslaughter

  08-09-2016 17:56
  
  TWO men have been jailed for a total of 19 years for the manslaughter of a dad-of-two from Leigh.
  
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• Protesters picket circus on opening night

  08-09-2016 17:32
  
  PROTESTERS campaigning for animal rights stationed themselves outside a Bolton circus.
  
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• Two comedies plays being staged in Bolton - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 16:59
  
  The Bolton News
  Two comedies plays being staged in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  THIS coming week will see the launch of not one but two different shows in Bolton. The town's amateur theatre community is warming up for a week of treading the boards - both using Alan Ayckbourn plays. Starting off the shows are Farnworth Little ...
  
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• Big band swing night in Bolton - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 16:59
  
  The Bolton News
  Big band swing night in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  Andy Prior and his newly formed Swingtime Big Band will be performing at the Victoria Hall, Bolton, on October 14 complete with special guests, vocalist Emma Holcroft and Smithills School and Community Big Band. The event will feature the music of Glen ...
  
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• Bolton band back together for last hurrah - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 16:48
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton band back together for last hurrah
  The Bolton News
  A GROUP of Bolton rockers will be taking to the stage together for one final time this month. Inde30s came together back in 2002 for a one-off gig celebrating punk music and have remained a popular part of the local music scene ever since. On Friday ...
  
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• Bolton care home put into special measures - ITV News

  08-09-2016 16:10
  
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  Bolton care home put into special measures
  ITV News
  The Care Quality Commission rated Shannon Court Care Centre as inadequate following an inspection in July. It provides general nursing, as well as nursing and residential care for those living with a dementia. The home can accommodate up to 78 people ...
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• Appeal to find 14-year-old missing from home

  08-09-2016 15:46
  
  A TEENAGER has gone missing from home.
  
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• Burnley v Hull: Micheal Keane on sibling rivalry with brother Will

  08-09-2016 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley defender Michael Keane reveals what it is like to play against his brother, Hull striker Will, with the two former Manchester United players set to face each other on Saturday.
  
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• Prestons of Bolton bosses 'overwhelmed' since launching jewellery store closing-down sale - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 15:25
  
  The Bolton News
  Prestons of Bolton bosses 'overwhelmed' since launching jewellery store closing-down sale
  The Bolton News
  BOSSES at the soon-to-close Prestons of Bolton have been 'overwhelmed' since launching a closing down sale — but there is still chance to pick up a bargain. The iconic jewellery store launched its closing down sale on Saturday morning, selling all ...and more »
  
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• WATCH: Driver jailed after 130mph police chase ends with car smashing through school gates

  08-09-2016 13:33
  
  A DRINK driver's 16 mile chase around Bury ended when he smashed his way through a primary school's gates.
  
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• Jewellery store bosses 'overwhelmed' since launching closing-down sale - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 13:33
  
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  Jewellery store bosses 'overwhelmed' since launching closing-down sale
  The Bolton News
  BOSSES at the soon-to-close Prestons of Bolton have been 'overwhelmed' since launching a closing down sale — but there is still chance to pick up a bargain. The iconic jewellery store launched its closing down sale on Saturday morning, selling all ...
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• Prestons bosses 'overwhelmed' since launching closing-down sale

  08-09-2016 13:27
  
  BOSSES at the soon-to-close Prestons of Bolton have been ‘overwhelmed’ since launching a closing down sale — but there is still chance to pick up a bargain.
  
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• Jewellery store bosses 'overwhelmed' since launching closing-down sale

  08-09-2016 13:27
  
  BOSSES at the soon-to-close Prestons of Bolton have been ‘overwhelmed’ since launching a closing down sale — but there is still chance to pick up a bargain.
  
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• £2m chemotherapy unit to open at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

  08-09-2016 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new £2m chemotherapy unit is to open at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital.
  
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• Moped rider dies after crashing into Scarisbrick ditch

  08-09-2016 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A moped rider dies after crashing into a ditch in Scarisbrick.
  
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• 'Do not approach wanted man' warn police in appeal to public

  08-09-2016 11:37
  
  POLICE appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Bolton have warned people not to approach him.
  
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• Beechfield Ladies off to a winning start against Bolton - SalfordOnline.com (press release) (registration)

  08-09-2016 11:30
  
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  Beechfield Ladies off to a winning start against Bolton
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  For their first official game of the 2016/2017 season in the Greater Manchester Women's League Beechfield United Ladies were at home to Bolton Lads and Girls Club. Before the match the players and officials of both teams held a minute's silence for Zoe ...
  
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• Bolton School girls' division among top fee-paying schools in the country - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 10:40
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton School girls' division among top fee-paying schools in the country
  The Bolton News
  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. A SCHOOL in Bolton is among the top fee paying schools in the country and among the best performing in Greater Manchester, new figures show. Bolton School girls ...and more »
  
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• Neon exhibition celebration for Blackpool Illuminations

  08-09-2016 09:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A chance to view Blackpool Illuminations indoors
  
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• UPDATE: Concern about welfare of man at hotel shuts major Bolton road

  08-09-2016 08:52
  
  SPECIALIST police officers helped address concerns about the welfare of a man in the middle of the night.
  
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• Concern about welfare of man shuts major Bolton road

  08-09-2016 08:52
  
  SPECIALISTS police officers helped address concerns about the welfare of a man in the middle of the night.
  
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• Wheelie bins set alight at opposite ends of borough

  08-09-2016 08:34
  
  WHEELIE bins were set alight by vandals in two separate arsons.
  
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• School in Bolton plays starring role in return of popular series Cold Feet - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 07:12
  
  The Bolton News
  School in Bolton plays starring role in return of popular series Cold Feet
  The Bolton News
  EAGLE-eyed viewers may have seen a local landmark building play a starring role as they tuned in this week to watch the return of the acclaimed drama Cold Feet this week. Bolton School was featured in the new series, doubling up as a boarding school ...and more »
  
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• Almost half of children in Bolton fail new SATs tests as tough ... - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 07:12
  
  The Bolton News
  Almost half of children in Bolton fail new SATs tests as tough ...
  The Bolton News
  NEARLY half of children in Bolton failed to meet a new tough standard in the 3Rs.and more »
  
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• School in Bolton plays starring role in return of popular series Cold Feet

  08-09-2016 07:09
  
  EAGLE-eyed viewers may have seen a local landmark building play a starring role as they tuned in this week to watch the return of the acclaimed drama Cold Feet this week.
  
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• Popular restaurant gifts meals to customers to raise money for charity

  08-09-2016 07:09
  
  GENEROSITY was the theme of the evening at a recent charity night held in a town centre curry house.
  
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• Investigation closed into gender 'hate' row - The Bolton News

  08-09-2016 07:09
  
  The Bolton News
  Investigation closed into gender 'hate' row
  The Bolton News
  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. AN investigation into allegations that a Bolton Councillor 'misgendered' his council colleague has ended. Transgender Cllr Zoe Kirk-Robinson, Conservative member for ...and more »
  
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• Carbon monoxide poisoning warning after number of people affected rises

  08-09-2016 07:09
  
  BOLTON households are being warned about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning after the number of people affected has increased.
  
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• Bolton School plays a starring role in the return of popular series Cold Feet

  08-09-2016 07:09
  
  EAGLE-eyed viewers may have seen a local landmark building play a starring role as they tuned in this week to watch the return of the acclaimed drama Cold Feet this week.
  
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• Almost half fail new SATs tests as tough standards introduced

  08-09-2016 07:09
  
  NEARLY half of children in Bolton failed to meet a new tough standard in the 3Rs.
  
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• The big top rolls into town for its tenth year

  08-09-2016 07:08
  
  IT takes a team of more than 60 to bring the circus to Bolton.
  
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• Sisters celebrate success as children's play school marks first anniversary

  08-09-2016 07:08
  
  HARDWORKING sisters are celebrating a year since they launched a play school.
  
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• Families simply enchanted by nursery's 13th birthday party

  08-09-2016 07:08
  
  FAMILIES were simply enchanted by a birthday party to celebrate 13 years of fun learning.
  
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• Families simply enchanted by birthday party

  08-09-2016 07:08
  
  FAMILIES were simply enchanted by a birthday party to celebrate 13 years of fun learning.
  
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• Big top rolls into town for circus' tenth year

  08-09-2016 07:08
  
  IT takes a team of more than 60 to bring the circus to Bolton.
  
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• Give your support for church hall renovation

  08-09-2016 07:07
  
  ANSWERS are needed to help fund the renovation of two listing buildings at a Halliwell church.
  
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• Failing care home is 'extremely dirty' — inspection

  08-09-2016 07:07
  
  A CARE home has been placed in special measures after an inspection found it "extremely dirty and untidy".
  
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• Failing care home 'extremely dirty' — inspection

  08-09-2016 07:07
  
  A CARE home has been placed in special measures after an inspection found it "extremely dirty and untidy".
  
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• 'Bully' who beat up and stamped on girlfriend jailed for 10 months

  08-09-2016 07:07
  
  A BOYFRIEND described as a "bully" beat up his partner and stamped on her — then made her apologise for his violent actions.
  
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• Head teacher 'thrilled' after 'good' Ofsted report

  08-09-2016 07:06
  
  A PREVIOUSLY failing academy has been re-inspected by Ofsted and has been classed as ‘a good school’.
  
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• Investigation closed into gender ‘hate’ row after transgender councillor reported colleague to police

  08-09-2016 07:00
  
  AN investigation into allegations that a Bolton Councillor ‘misgendered’ his council colleague has ended.
  
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• Investigation closed into gender ‘hate’ row

  08-09-2016 07:00
  
  AN investigation into allegations that a Bolton Councillor ‘misgendered’ his council colleague has ended.
  
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• Plans for 18-hole golf course which could host one of world’s biggest sporting events

  08-09-2016 06:14
  
  MAJOR plans are about to be put forward which could lead to Bolton hosting one of the world’s biggest sporting events — golf’s Ryder Cup.
  
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