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• Post Office could be relocated to convenience store

  07-11-2016 23:59
  
  A BUILT for purpose Post Office could be moved into a convenience store in Blackrod.
  
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• Meeting objecting to controversial housing plans has to be split across two venues because of huge number of residents turning up

  07-11-2016 22:20
  
  A PUBLIC meeting for people objecting to plans to build nearly 100 homes in Bromley Cross had to be split across two venues because of the huge number of residents that turned up.
  
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• Last Drop housing meeting split across 2 venues after huge number of protesting residents turn up

  07-11-2016 22:20
  
  A PUBLIC meeting for people objecting to plans to build nearly 100 homes in Bromley Cross had to be split across two venues because of the huge number of residents that turned up.
  
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• FA Cup: Bolton v Sheffield Utd, Westfields could face Bury or AFC Wimbledon - BBC Sport

  07-11-2016 21:46
  
  BBC Sport
  FA Cup: Bolton v Sheffield Utd, Westfields could face Bury or AFC Wimbledon
  BBC Sport
  Former winners Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United will meet in the second round of the FA Cup. The League One rivals - who have both won the cup four times - will meet at Bolton's Macron Stadium when round-two ties take place from 2-4 December.
  FA Cup second-round draw: Bolton home to Sheffield United ...The Guardian
  FA Cup second round draw: Bolton Wanderers handed home tie against Sheffield Unit
  
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• Stanley to travel to Woking in FA Cup

  07-11-2016 21:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former winners Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United will meet in the second round of the FA Cup.
  
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• Godswill Ekpolo: Former Barcelona defender joins Fleetwood Town

  07-11-2016 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One side Fleetwood Town sign former Barcelona youngster Godswill Ekpolo following a trial.
  
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• FA Cup second round draw LIVE: Sheffield United meet Bolton in blockbuster tie - Mirror.co.uk

  07-11-2016 20:30
  
  Mirror.co.uk
  FA Cup second round draw LIVE: Sheffield United meet Bolton in blockbuster tie
  Mirror.co.uk
  Bolton Wanderers vs Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic vs MK Dons immediately stand out from that draw. That will disappoint the Non-League sides, who would have been craving a trip to those League One sides. That's it from us; some cracking ties ...
  
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• Defence review to see dozens of sites close

  07-11-2016 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government is to sell off 56 more sites by 2040 as part of a review of Ministry of Defence land.
  
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• Mother and children narrowly avoid being hit by car

  07-11-2016 19:47
  
  A MOTHER and her young children had a narrow escape after a car swerved onto the pavement and clipped a pram.
  
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• COMMENT: Bolton cricket has a lot to thank Anthony Axford for - The Bolton News

  07-11-2016 19:29
  
  The Bolton News
  COMMENT: Bolton cricket has a lot to thank Anthony Axford for
  The Bolton News
  Tony Axford, pictured on the Farnworth CC boundary and showing the scoreboard. .Picture by Harry McGuire. / Neil Bonnar , head of sport / NeilBonnarBN. 2 comments. BOLTON lost one of its most influential and generous sporting figures when Anthony ...and more »
  
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• PICTURES: New restaurant brings taste of Italy to ‘neglected’ square

  07-11-2016 19:25
  
  A FORMER Premier League footballer opened a new restaurant in the town centre on Friday.
  
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• Mystery man could hold the key to case of gangland shooting victim Michael Blake

  07-11-2016 19:08
  
  A MYSTERY man could hold vital information into the gangland execution of murdered Michael Blake.
  
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• Businessman Anthony Axford dies, aged 81

  07-11-2016 17:52
  
  FARNWORTH businessman Anthony Axford has died, aged 81.
  
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• US Election: Donald Trump vows to be a 'president for all Americans' after shock victory

  07-11-2016 17:02
  Donald Trump has vowed to be a 'president for all Americans' after pulling off the biggest upset in US presidential history.
  
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• Donald Trump wins the US Presidential Election

  07-11-2016 17:02
  
  Donald Trump has vowed to be a 'president for all Americans' after pulling off the biggest upset in US presidential history.
  
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• Runner to complete 5 marathons in 5 days — up and down Rivington Pike

  07-11-2016 16:23
  
  UNDERTAKING one marathon is enough of a feat for most people, but not for Ironman Matthew Smith who will be undertaking the incredible challenge of running five trail marathons in five days – up and down Rivington Pike.
  
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• 800 cheerleaders coming to town for Jungle Fever event

  07-11-2016 16:19
  
  THERE will be tumbling, flying and acrobatic moves when more than 800 cheerleaders from around the country descend on the USN Bolton Arena for Jungle Fever.
  
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• Mum warns people to be vigilant after armed gang attacks

  07-11-2016 16:15
  
  A DISTRAUGHT mum is warning people to be vigilant after her son suffered a broken nose in an ‘unprovoked attack’ by a gang of armed teenagers.
  
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• Magazine celebrating 5th birthday by helping people get back to work

  07-11-2016 16:11
  
  YOUNG jobseekers will be helped into work by a Bolton-based organisation.
  
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• Police car crashes into lamppost

  07-11-2016 16:02
  
  A POLICE car crashed into a lamppost in the early hours on Saturday morning.
  
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• Teenagers and elderly people enjoy tea party

  07-11-2016 15:55
  
  THE generation gap was bridged as teenagers and the town's senior citizens enjoyed afternoon tea together.
  
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• School chaplain moves on to pastures new

  07-11-2016 15:51
  
  AFTER serving generations of pupils, Canon Slade School Chaplain has moved on to pastures new.
  
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• Bolton care home rated outstanding - The Bolton News

  07-11-2016 15:47
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton care home rated outstanding
  The Bolton News
  A CARE home has become the first in Bolton to have been given an outstanding rating for its effectiveness of care by the Care Quality Commission. Bakewells Care Home, located in Junction Road in Deane, is owned and managed by Helen Morgan, who is ...
  
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• Bolton care home rated outstanding

  07-11-2016 15:44
  
  A CARE home has become the first in Bolton to have been given an outstanding rating for its effectiveness of care by the Care Quality Commission.
  
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• WEATHER WARNING: Snow forecast for area - The Bolton News

  07-11-2016 14:51
  
  The Bolton News
  WEATHER WARNING: Snow forecast for area
  The Bolton News
  Up to 8cm of snow is expected to fall on high ground but heavier bursts could bring snow down to lower levels. A statement on the Met Office website states: "Rain will turn to snow in places later on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. This could bring ...and more »
  
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• WEATHER WARNING: Snow forecast for area

  07-11-2016 14:49
  
  A WEATHER warning of snow has been issued for Greater Manchester. 
  
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• APPEAL: Do you know who owns this dog - found terrified and wandering streets on Bonfire Night?

  07-11-2016 13:22
  
  THIS old dog was found wandering in Bolton as fireworks were going off all around him on Saturday.
  
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• Tragic toddler inspires £20k hospital donation

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  Jennifer Grimshaw and Joanne Small from Bolton have raised over £20,000 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, in loving memory of Jennifer’s son, Alfie.
  
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• Shadow chancellor issues rallying cry during trades council celebrations

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  LABOUR shadow chancellor John McDonnell issued an election rallying cry as he joined celebrations for the 150th year anniversary celebrations of the Bolton and District Trades Council
  
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• New car park plan aimed at bringing more visitors to restored Smithills Estate

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  PLANS have been submitted for a new car park, which will allow scores more people to visit the redeveloped Smithills Estate.
  
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• McDonnell celebrates with trades council

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  LABOUR shadow chancellor John McDonnell issued an election rallying cry as he joined celebrations for the 150th year anniversary celebrations of the Bolton and District Trades Council
  
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• Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews - The Bolton News

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews
  The Bolton News
  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. FIRE services across the borough were faced with a steady stream of callouts on their busiest night of the year. Crews from Bolton, Farnworth and Horwich, spent ...and more »
  
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• Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  FIRE services across the borough were faced with a steady stream of callouts on their busiest night of the year.
  
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• Benefit cheat ordered to pay back cash

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  A mum-of-three who cheated the benefits system out of more than £32,000 was today (Fri) ordered to hand it back.
  
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• Benefit cheat ordered to pay back £32,000

  07-11-2016 07:04
  
  A mum-of-three who cheated the benefits system out of more than £32,000 was today (Fri) ordered to hand it back.
  
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• Pensioner arrested after delivery driver spotted him viewing child porn

  07-11-2016 07:03
  
  AN 82-year-old pensioner was arrested after a delivery driver spotted him viewing child porn on a large screen television.
  
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• No Exit escape rooms games venue close to launching in town centre

  07-11-2016 07:03
  
  PROBLEM solvers will soon be able to try their hand at escaping from the town’s new ‘No Exit’ leisure venue.
  
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• MP hits out over pharmacy closures

  07-11-2016 07:03
  
  BOLTON South East MP Yasmin Qureshi has hit out at the government after it was revealed that eight community pharmacies in her constituency could be forced to close.
  
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• Town revealed to struggle with money management

  07-11-2016 07:02
  
  BOLTON has been revealed as one of the worst areas for money management in the UK.
  
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• REVEALED: Town one of worst for money management

  07-11-2016 07:02
  
  BOLTON has been revealed as one of the worst areas for money management in the UK.
  
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