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• Campaign continues to save Heaton and Lostock Children's Centre - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 23:57
  
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  Campaign continues to save Heaton and Lostock Children's Centre
  The Bolton News
  HEATON and Lostock will be “deprived” of a community building if the decision is made to close the children's centre. That was the concern of a number of residents at the Heaton and Lostock Area Forum meeting held tonight. Various members of the public ...and more »
  
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• Campaign continues to save Heaton and Lostock Children's Centre

  19-10-2016 23:51
  
  HEATON and Lostock will be “deprived” of a community building if the decision is made to close the children’s centre.
  
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• Preston North End 3-1 Huddersfield Town

  19-10-2016 22:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston make it five games unbeaten in the Championship with victory over former leaders Huddersfield Town at Deepdale.
  
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• Preston New Road campaigners to fight fracking decision

  19-10-2016 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The decision to allow fracking for shale gas in Lancashire is being challenged by an anti-fracking group.
  
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• 2 men involved in disturbance that led to man's death appear in court after breaching orders

  19-10-2016 18:59
  
  TWO men involved in a disturbance that led to a man’s death have appeared before the bench for breaching court orders.
  
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• Man threatened to ‘bring shame’ on ex-fiancee who dumped him

  19-10-2016 18:51
  
  A MAN threatened to “bring shame” on his former fiancée after she broke off their engagement.
  
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• Stoke City favourite Peter Odemwingie on verge of signing for Bolton Wanderers - Stoke Sentinel

  19-10-2016 17:46
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  Stoke City favourite Peter Odemwingie on verge of signing for Bolton Wanderers
  Stoke Sentinel
  Peter Odemwingie is being lined up for a medical tomorrow as he prepares to sign for Bolton Wanderers. The former Stoke City favourite has been without a club since leaving the bet365 Stadium in the summer, having spent the last past of last season on ...
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  Bolton Set To Sign Free Agent Peter Odemwingie360N
  
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• Three men jailed after service station drugs bust

  19-10-2016 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men caught with drugs after an undercover police operation in a motorway service station are jailed.
  
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• Darts champion delivers treble maths masterclass

  19-10-2016 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How did world darts champion Scott Waites help school pupils hit the bullseye in maths?
  
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• Clown riding unsteady bicycle told to 'get a job' by workmen during spate of town centre sightings

  19-10-2016 15:40
  
  THERE have been several reports on social media of a clown being spotted in the same area of Farnworth during the past week.
  
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• 'No veneer in 'ere': Oh yes there is, says watchdog, as TV advert is banned

  19-10-2016 14:32
  
  A TV advert for retailer Oak Furniture Land has been banned after its claim to use solid wood was described by a watchdog as misleading.
  
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• Number of unemployed people in Bolton on the rise (From The ... - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 14:14
  
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  Number of unemployed people in Bolton on the rise (From The ...
  The Bolton News
  THE number of unemployed people in Bolton has grown by 75 in the past month, new figures have revealed.and more »
  
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• Jason Kenny and Laura Trott to switch on Bolton's Christmas lights - Manchester Evening News

  19-10-2016 14:06
  
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  Jason Kenny and Laura Trott to switch on Bolton's Christmas lights
  Manchester Evening News
  Olympics golden couple Jason Kenny and Laura Trott will make their first public appearance following their wedding next month. The newlyweds will travel to Jason's hometown to switch on Bolton's Christmas lights, on November 17. The celebrations start ...
  
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• Plans for trampoline park in indoor market

  19-10-2016 13:14
  
  A BUSINESSMAN will hope to be jumping for joy this week as his plans for a trampoline park are discussed.
  
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• Plans for trampoline park at indoor market

  19-10-2016 13:14
  
  A BUSINESSMAN will hope to be jumping for joy this week as his plans for a trampoline park are discussed.
  
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• UPDATE: Last Tango In Halifax filming in Horwich involves car crash staged for Christmas special

  19-10-2016 12:31
  
  FURTHER details have come to light about road closures to allow for the filming of a scene for a hit BBC drama's seasonal special.
  
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• Number of unemployed people in Bolton is on the rise - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 12:30
  
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  Number of unemployed people in Bolton is on the rise
  The Bolton News
  File photo dated 19/11/12 of a general view of a Job Centre Plus offices in Derby city centre. The way claimants' benefit needs are dealt with by jobcentres is "haphazard" and prone to missing crucial information about barriers to work, the. / Liam ...
  
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• Number of unemployed people in Bolton on the rise

  19-10-2016 12:28
  
  THE number of unemployed people in Bolton has grown by 75 in the past month, new figures have revealed.
  
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• Number of unemployed people in Bolton is on the rise

  19-10-2016 12:28
  
  THE number of unemployed people in Bolton has grown by 75 in the past month, new figures have revealed.
  
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• Toby Yates wins Bolton Golf Club under-18s junior tournament – at ten years old - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 12:17
  
  The Bolton News
  Toby Yates wins Bolton Golf Club under-18s junior tournament – at ten years old
  The Bolton News
  TEN-year-old Toby Yates continued to prove he is a precocious golfing talent when he beat rivals up to the age of 18 to win a top club competition. The Lostock youngster won the Judge Kershaw Junior Knockout at Bolton Golf Club. The matchplay ...
  
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• Bolton Thai Boxing Club to stage annual show - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 12:17
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Thai Boxing Club to stage annual show
  The Bolton News
  The town centre event will showcase local talent as well as fighters from all over the country. Semi-professional and amateur Thai boxers of all ages will be on the bill at the Holiday Inn hotel on Higher Bridge Street. It is being organised by Sandy ...
  
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• India v England: James Anderson to miss first Test with shoulder injury

  19-10-2016 12:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's leading wicket-taker James Anderson will miss the first Test in India next month as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury.
  
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• PICTURES: Toy heaven at shop which served generations of families in Bolton

  19-10-2016 12:04
  
  THIS weekend will see the opening of a new toy shop in Bolton town centre.
  
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• VIP Boxing's Bolton show live on BoxNation this weekend | World ... - WBN - World Boxing News

  19-10-2016 11:52
  
  VIP Boxing's Bolton show live on BoxNation this weekend | World ...
  WBN - World Boxing News
  VIP Promotions' show at Bolton's Macron Stadium this Saturday (October 22) will now be televised live by BoxNation. Article continues below ...and more »
  
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• Family home shooting ‘a mistake’

  19-10-2016 10:50
  
  MISTAKEN identity may be behind a gunman firing at a family house in which two children were sleeping, police say.
  
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• Discussions ongoing about how many refugee children from ‘jungle’ camp will arrive in Bolton

  19-10-2016 10:50
  
  GREATER Manchester leaders say discussions are ongoing about how many refugee children from the ‘jungle’ camp in Calais will arrive in Bolton.
  
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• Inquest into death of dad in Benidorm adjourned

  19-10-2016 10:37
  
  AN INQUEST into the death of a father who died while on holiday in Benidorm has been adjourned to a future date.
  
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• Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club show off their skills on tour as they prepare to host British Championships - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 10:08
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club show off their skills on tour as they prepare to host British Championships
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Olympic Wrestling Club have been on the medal trail at two big tournaments north and south of the border. The club's young wrestlers have done the town proud, winning a combined tally of more than 20 medals at the Tryst Open in Mortherwell and ...
  
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• Armed robber flees shop after staff trigger silent alarm in 'terrifying ordeal'

  19-10-2016 09:32
  
  AN ARMED robber fled a shop empty handed after staff triggered a silent alarm.
  
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• Car destroyed in arson attack

  19-10-2016 08:38
  
  A CAR was left completely burnt out after a suspected arson attack.
  
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• BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Queen Anne come from two goals down to beat leaders Astley Bridge Elite in cup - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 08:07
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  BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Queen Anne come from two goals down to beat leaders Astley Bridge Elite in cup
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON at Home Sunday League's match of the day came in the League Cup Division One between the division's top two – Astley Bridge Elite and Queen Anne. Gaz Cuniff struck first for second-placed Queen Anne before they found themselves 3-1 down ...
  
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• Planning inquiry merely scraped the surface - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 07:33
  
  Planning inquiry merely scraped the surface
  The Bolton News
  I UNDERSTOOD the preliminary findings of the planning review of Bolton were confidential until the final report is published in around four weeks time but since someone has decided to leak the results I should like to respond. First of all this was not ...and more »
  
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• Bolton parkrun report and results - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 07:33
  
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  Bolton parkrun report and results
  The Bolton News
  Runner of the week: Gemma Chapman donned the pink birthday bib as she ran her 120th parkrun on her 40th birthday. / Neil Bonnar, head of sport / NeilBonnarBN. 0 comments. PERSONAL bests are nothing new to Mark Jackson. The Burnden Roadrunner ...
  
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• Roy's last day at the pumps - The Bolton News (blog)

  19-10-2016 07:12
  
  The Bolton News (blog)
  Roy's last day at the pumps
  The Bolton News (blog)
  Owner Roy Wilkinson by an old petrol pump at his Petrol Station and garage on Adrian Road, Bolton which is the last independant petrol station in Bolton and is due to close this weekend. / Angela Kelly, columnist / AngelaKelly1. 0 comments. IT was a ...
  
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• Policeman-turned-author sets part of his new crime novel in Bolton ... - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 07:12
  
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  Policeman-turned-author sets part of his new crime novel in Bolton ...
  The Bolton News
  A POLICEMAN-turned-author who went to school in Bolton has set part of his new crime novel here. Paul Finch was a constable with Greater Manchester Police ...and more »
  
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• 'Overwhelming' response after children's party is cancelled - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 07:12
  
  The Bolton News
  'Overwhelming' response after children's party is cancelled
  The Bolton News
  ORGANISERS of a popular Christmas party that had to be cancelled this year have been "overwhelmed" by the response from the community to try to make it go ahead. As reported last week in The Bolton News, the annual children's Christmas party for ...and more »
  
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• Groups encouraged to appeal for funding to raise awareness of hate crime

  19-10-2016 07:10
  
  COMMUNITY groups are being encouraged to bid for funding to run hate crime events in connection with next year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week.
  
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• Decision due on plans to demolish Grade II listed mill and build 121 new homes

  19-10-2016 07:10
  
  A DECISION will be made this week as to whether a developer can demolish a Grade II listed mill in order to build 121 new homes.
  
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• Care assistants honoured as 'Stroke Champions' (From The Bolton ... - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 07:10
  
  The Bolton News
  Care assistants honoured as 'Stroke Champions' (From The Bolton ...
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON care home staff have earned the title of Stroke Champions.and more »
  
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• Care assistants honoured as 'Stroke Champions'

  19-10-2016 07:10
  
  BOLTON care home staff have earned the title of Stroke Champions.
  
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• Policeman-turned-author sets part of his new crime novel in Bolton

  19-10-2016 07:09
  
  A POLICEMAN-turned-author who went to school in Bolton has set part of his new crime novel here.
  
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• PICTURES: Pupils dress as PCSOs and learn about 'stranger danger' during school visit

  19-10-2016 07:09
  
  CHILDREN were given an insight into the life of a Police Community Support Officer during a visit to their school.
  
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• Murder accused threatened to kill man over stolen cannabis crop, court hears

  19-10-2016 07:09
  
  A MAN accused of murdering a fellow drug user threatened to kill him after suspecting he had stolen his cannabis crop, a court heard.
  
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• MP fears inquiry into alleged pregnancy drug cover-up could become a 'complete whitewash'

  19-10-2016 07:09
  
  A MAJOR inquiry into an alleged cover-up over a drug linked to thousands of birth defects risks becoming "a complete whitewash", A Bolton MP has warned.
  
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• VIDEO: Pub landlord, 67, completes world record breaking skydive

  19-10-2016 07:08
  
  A BOLTON landlord has proved he’s got a head for heights after taking part in a world record breaking formation skydive.
  
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• Pub landlord, 67, completes world record breaking skydive

  19-10-2016 07:08
  
  A BOLTON landlord has proved he’s got a head for heights after taking part in a world record breaking formation skydive.
  
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• 'Overwhelming' response after children's party is cancelled

  19-10-2016 07:08
  
  ORGANISERS of a popular Christmas party that had to be cancelled this year have been "overwhelmed" by the response from the community to try to make it go ahead.
  
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• Man with camera spotted in bushes near school shortly after clown with knife approached schoolgirl

  19-10-2016 06:11
  
  PARENTS were shocked after two disturbing incidents were flagged up to schools.
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - October 19, 2016 - The Bolton News

  19-10-2016 06:03
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - October 19, 2016
  The Bolton News
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. Sheri Torkington, aged 36, is wanted on recall to prison after failing to return to her probation hostel. She has Heaton and Bolton town centre ties. Dean Hill ...
  
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