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• Jordan Henderson wants to stick with Gareth Southgate - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 23:51
  
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  Jordan Henderson wants to stick with Gareth Southgate
  The Bolton News
  Jordan Henderson says England's players want to work with interim manager Gareth Southgate "for a long time". Southgate answered a SOS from the Football Association after Sam Allardyce's unexpected and embarrassing exit two weeks ago and is already ...and more »
  
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• Bolton biker Shaun Watkinson died in 150mph horror crash on the Isle of Man, inquest hears - Manchester Evening News

  12-10-2016 23:40
  
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  Bolton biker Shaun Watkinson died in 150mph horror crash on the Isle of Man, inquest hears
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  A biker from Bolton who died after crashing into the back of a car on the Isle of Man was travelling at around 150mph, a court's heard. Shaun Watkinson, of Wharfedale in Westhoughton, was spectating at the TT races in June and went out with a group of ...
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• There are 300 microchipped 'slim bins' in Bolton - but the council has no idea where they are

  12-10-2016 22:04
  
  BOLTON Council has admitted that there are 300 specially microchipped 'slim bins' in the town - but chiefs have no idea where they are.
  
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• 300 microchipped 'slim bins' in Bolton - but the council has no idea where they are

  12-10-2016 22:04
  
  BOLTON Council has admitted that there are 300 specially microchipped 'slim bins' in the town - but chiefs have no idea where they are.
  
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• WATCH: Chaos at Bolton Council meeting as protesters storm chamber

  12-10-2016 20:51
  
  THERE was chaos at a meeting of Bolton Council this evening as different groups of protesters stormed the council chamber.
  
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• Chaos at Bolton Council meeting as protesters storm chamber - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 20:32
  
  Chaos at Bolton Council meeting as protesters storm chamber
  The Bolton News
  THERE was chaos at a meeting of Bolton Council this evening as different groups of protesters stormed the council chamber. The meeting began with a demonstration outside the town hall by people against plans to cut back on children's centres in the ...
  
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• Chaos at Bolton Council meeting as protesters storm chamber

  12-10-2016 20:27
  
  THERE was chaos at a meeting of Bolton Council this evening as different groups of protesters stormed the council chamber.
  
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• Gang armed with hatchet rob supermarket

  12-10-2016 19:40
  
  HOODED men – at least one armed with a hatchet – held up a supermarket and escaped with cigarettes.
  
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• Man died in 150mph horror bike crash, inquest hears

  12-10-2016 19:23
  
  A BIKER died after smashing into the back of a car while travelling at 150mph.
  
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• REVEALED: Festive fun coming to Bolton for this year's Winter Festival - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 18:57
  
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  REVEALED: Festive fun coming to Bolton for this year's Winter Festival
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  WITH just over 10 weeks left until Christmas, Bolton is getting ready to celebrate the season in style. Star attractions in the town centre this year include a huge snow slide, a covered ice rink and a festive market. This year's Winter Festival will ...and more »
  
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• REVEALED: Festive fun coming to Bolton for this year's Winter Festival

  12-10-2016 18:47
  
  WITH just over 10 weeks left until Christmas, Bolton is getting ready to celebrate the season in style.
  
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• 'Dangerous' wanted man found in Bolton - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 18:09
  
  'Dangerous' wanted man found in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  Mark Anthony Ryder, 46, was sought by Hertfordshire Constabulary for recall to prison for failing to comply with conditions of his licence. The force said the 46-year-old was "frequenting" Bolton and Bury and warned the public to stay away from him as ...and more »
  
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• 'Dangerous' wanted man found in Bolton

  12-10-2016 18:07
  
  A WANTED ex-prisoner described as "dangerous" was arrested in Bolton.
  
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• VIDEO/UPDATE 6.42pm: 23-year-old man dies and woman critical after car crash

  12-10-2016 17:33
  
  A MAN described as “amazing and humble” was killed and a woman left with life-threatening injures after their car overturned and crashed into railings.
  
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• VIDEO: Hammer-wielding robbers in clown masks attack worker

  12-10-2016 17:24
  
  ARMED robbers wearing clown masks attacked a worker and stole a safe at a sandwich factory.
  
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• 48-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Bolton man

  12-10-2016 17:22
  
  A 48-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in Bolton earlier this year.
  
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• Welcome to Blackpool's first knitting hotel

  12-10-2016 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forget rollercoasters and the Illuminations, is knitting the next big thing for Blackpool?
  
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• FLASHBACK: Bolton Wanderers player visits school football team in 1992

  12-10-2016 15:08
  
  THIS picture features former Bolton Wanderers player Stuart Storer who visited the Eagley County Junior School six-a-side football team in April 1992.
  
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• Hammer-wielding robbers in clown masks attack worker

  12-10-2016 14:13
  
  ARMED robbers wearing clown masks attacked a worker and stole a safe at a sandwich factory.
  
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• Veteran entertainer fears creepy craze will put an end to her half a century of clowning around

  12-10-2016 13:58
  
  A PENSIONER is 'scared' that a sinister craze sweeping the nation will force her to hang up her clown costume after almost half a century of entertaining children.
  
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• Man trapped by 'paedophile hunter' - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 12:29
  
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  Man trapped by 'paedophile hunter'
  The Bolton News
  Frank Garnett had initiated sexual text conversations with a person he believed was a 14-year-old girl called Alex. But the girl did not exist, and Garnett was instead conversing with a man called Daniel Holding. Garnett, whose texts had been ...and more »
  
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• Man trapped by ‘paedophile hunter’

  12-10-2016 12:28
  
  A ‘PAEDOPHILE hunter’ ensnared a man at a bus station, a court heard.
  
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• PICTURES: Annual taxi trip to the seaside for Bolton youngsters - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 12:09
  
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  PICTURES: Annual taxi trip to the seaside for Bolton youngsters
  The Bolton News
  IN this week's gallery we take a look back at a much-loved tradition that many of our readers will remember from yesteryear. The Bolton Taxi Driver's Children's Outing saw cabbies from across the borough joining forces to transport disabled and ...
  
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• PICTURES: Annual taxi trip to the seaside for Bolton youngsters

  12-10-2016 12:08
  
  IN this week’s gallery we take a look back at a much-loved tradition that many of our readers will remember from yesteryear.
  
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• Bolton fitness centre wins gym of the year award - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 12:07
  
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  Bolton fitness centre wins gym of the year award
  The Bolton News
  The Gym Bolton has been named Gym Chain of the Year 2017 in the Corporate LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Awards. The Gym Group, pioneers of low-cost no contract 24/7 gyms in the UK, was founded in 2007 by CEO John Treharne, a former ...and more »
  
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• Bolton fitness centre wins gym of the year award

  12-10-2016 12:04
  
  A BOLTON gym group is celebrating winning a top national award.
  
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• VIDEO/UPDATE: 23-year-old man dies and woman critical after car crash

  12-10-2016 11:21
  
  A MAN has died and a woman is in a critical condition after a car crashed into railings this morning.
  
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• First-ever Bolton Juniors Open Darts Competition takes place this weekend - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 10:20
  
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  First-ever Bolton Juniors Open Darts Competition takes place this weekend
  The Bolton News
  But one of the biggest darts leagues in the town is organising a competition to let the youngster have a go and show what they can do. The Bolton Juniors Open Darts Competition takes place this weekend and there is still time to enter. It is in two age ...
  
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• Rob Jones: Lancashire opener signs first professional deal with Old Trafford club

  12-10-2016 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire batsman Rob Jones signs his first professional contract with the club.
  
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• Man dies and woman fighting for life after car crash in Bolton - Manchester Evening News

  12-10-2016 09:11
  
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  Man dies and woman fighting for life after car crash in Bolton
  Manchester Evening News
  The man, 23, and a woman, 21, were taken to hospital after a silver Toyota Yaris collided with railings at the junction of Winter Hey Lane and Chorley New Road, in Horwich. Police were called to the scene at 2am on Wednesday morning and discovered the ...
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• VIDEO/UPDATE: 23-year-old man dies and woman critical after serious car crash

  12-10-2016 08:41
  
  A MAN has died and a woman is in a critical condition after a car crashed into railings this morning.
  
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• UPDATE: Man dies and woman critical after serious car crash

  12-10-2016 08:41
  
  A MAN has died and a woman is in a critical condition after a car crashed into railings at a junction in Horwich this morning.
  
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• Little Lever and Old Bolts through in Amateur Cup - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 08:06
  
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  Little Lever and Old Bolts through in Amateur Cup
  The Bolton News
  LITTLE Lever boss Matt Barnes admitted his side had to be patient to overcome Bolton Wyresdale in the Lancashire FA Amateur Cup on Saturday. Lever won 2-0 on home turf thanks to second-half goals from Martin Love and Matty Woods to progress to the ...
  
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• Parent warned after primary school pupil encouraged to send photographs of herself over the internet

  12-10-2016 07:15
  
  PARENTS are being warned to check their children's social media accounts after a primary school pupil was sent messages encouraging her to send pictures of herself.
  
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• UTC Bolton could become an academy - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 07:14
  
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  UTC Bolton could become an academy
  The Bolton News
  THE University of Bolton is looking to expand the age range of pupils attending its school. UTC — University Technical College — Bolton opened last September to provide an specialist education combining GCSEs and A-levels with professional experience ...and more »
  
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• Footballing 'god' Pele greeted by Bolton fans - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 07:14
  
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  Footballing 'god' Pele greeted by Bolton fans
  The Bolton News
  IT is not every day that one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game visits Bolton. But Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to fans around the world as Pele, returned to the town after a gap of 50 years. He was last here back in 1966 as ...and more »
  
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• Councillors appeal to keep police presence in town

  12-10-2016 07:14
  
  TOWN councillors are appealing to the Police and Crime Commissioner to keep a police presence in Horwich.
  
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• UTC Bolton could become an academy

  12-10-2016 07:11
  
  THE University of Bolton is looking to expand the age range of pupils attending its school.
  
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• Friends' event for male suicide charity after death of 31-year-old

  12-10-2016 07:11
  
  A GROUP of friends are organising a charity night to raise awareness of suicide in men.
  
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• Footballing 'god' Pele greeted by Bolton fans

  12-10-2016 07:11
  
  IT is not every day that one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game visits Bolton.
  
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• Campaigners gear up to protect popular park from cycle track plans

  12-10-2016 07:11
  
  CAMPAIGNERS will be out in force urging town hall chiefs to reconsider proposals to create a cycle track in a popular park.
  
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• A fiery challenge awaits Bolton Hospice volunteers

  12-10-2016 07:11
  
  BRAVE souls are being sought to test their mettle by walking across fire in aid of a Bolton charity.
  
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• More support wanted for food growers and allotment holders to tackle food poverty

  12-10-2016 07:10
  
  A CALL has been made for Bolton Council to increase its support for urban food growing and to allotment holders to help tackle food poverty.
  
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• £9m Audi car dealership boost for town centre

  12-10-2016 07:10
  
  A STATE-OF-THE-ART £9 million car dealership development will be built on the edge of Bolton town centre after plans were approved.
  
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• Lift death could have been avoided, court told

  12-10-2016 06:10
  
  A PLASTERER who plunged to his death at a block of town centre apartments might not have died if a management company had ensured lifts were properly maintained, a court has heard.
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - 12 October, 2016 - The Bolton News

  12-10-2016 06:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - 12 October, 2016
  The Bolton News
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. Mark Bates, aged 24, is wanted for questioning in relation to allegations of robbery and theft of a motor vehicle. He has ties to Halliwell. Dean Worthington, aged ...
  
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