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• Match report: Bolton 1 PNE 1 (Bolton win 3-0 on penalties) - Lancashire Evening Post

  23-11-2016 22:00
  
  Lancashire Evening Post
  Match report: Bolton 1 PNE 1 (Bolton win 3-0 on penalties)
  Lancashire Evening Post
  Stevie May took the latest step in his recovery from a serious injury in Preston North End's Lancashire Senior Cup clash with Bolton Wanderers at Leyland's County Ground. This was the striker's first competitive taste of action since tearing three ...
  
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• Bolton Wanderers: Saudi takeover bid denied by chairman Ken ... - BBC News

  23-11-2016 21:11
  
  BBC News
  Bolton Wanderers: Saudi takeover bid denied by chairman Ken ...
  BBC News
  Bolton Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson refutes rumours of a takeover by a Saudi-based group.and more »
  
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• Bolton Wanderers: Saudi takeover bid denied by chairman Ken Anderson - BBC News

  23-11-2016 21:11
  
  BBC News
  Bolton Wanderers: Saudi takeover bid denied by chairman Ken Anderson
  BBC News
  Bolton Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson has refuted rumours of a takeover by a Saudi-based group. Anderson and former Trotters striker Dean Holdsworth led a consortium which took control of the club in March. The club had amassed debts of over ...and more »
  
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• British National Party loses last remaining district councillor

  23-11-2016 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British National Party's last remaining district councillor in the UK quits the party to become an independent.
  
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• Economy is in trouble — MPs - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 19:22
  
  The Bolton News
  Economy is in trouble — MPs
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON'S Labour MPs have rounded on the Government after it presented a 'disturbing' and 'depressing' outlook on the state of the country's economy. David Crausby and Yasmin Qureshi accused the Conservatives of having 'no plan' for dealing with the ...and more »
  
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• Economy is in trouble — MPs

  23-11-2016 19:21
  
  BOLTON’S Labour MPs have rounded on the Government after it presented a ‘disturbing’ and ‘depressing’ outlook on the state of the country’s economy.
  
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• Body on railway track identified as man, aged 35

  23-11-2016 19:14
  
  A BODY, found on Lostock train line, has been identified as a 35-year-old man.
  
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• Harris On Bolton & Robbo Return - Vitalfootball

  23-11-2016 18:55
  
  Harris On Bolton & Robbo Return
  Vitalfootball
  Manager Neil Harris has given his thoughts on the defeat at the weekend to Bolton Wanderers and the return of Paul Robinson to The Den last night. Beginning with the trip to the Macron Stadium last Saturday, Millwall were pretty comfortably beaten two ...
  
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• Driver eating bowl of cereal at wheel stopped as part of police crackdown on motorists

  23-11-2016 18:49
  
  A MOTORIST eating a bowl of cereal was just one of the people stopped by traffic officers as part of a crackdown on distracted drivers.
  
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• Toys of yesteryear on display at Bolton shopping centre - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 18:17
  
  The Bolton News
  Toys of yesteryear on display at Bolton shopping centre
  The Bolton News
  CHRISTMAS toys and presents of yesteryear will be on display at Crompton Place tomorrow evening as part of festive late night shopping. Bolton Museum is taking a pop-up exhibition to the centre from 5pm to 8pm. The centre has teamed up with local ...and more »
  
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• Carinci double in ladies' five-star show - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 17:02
  
  The Bolton News
  Carinci double in ladies' five-star show
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Hockey Club ladies' first team stormed to an impressive 5-0 victory at Didsbury Greys second team on Saturday. The local ladies have won four games in a row, scoring 19 goals and conceding none to leave them fourth in North Hockey Women's ...
  
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• Bolton chiefs Ken Anderson and Dean Holdsworth aim to heal a rift ahead of a potential sale - The Sun

  23-11-2016 16:24
  
  The Sun
  Bolton chiefs Ken Anderson and Dean Holdsworth aim to heal a rift ahead of a potential sale
  The Sun
  BOLTON owners Ken Anderson and Dean Holdsworth are trying to heal a rift ahead of a potential sale of the club. The pair fell out after doing a deal to take control of Wanderers last season but they are now trying to patch up their differences as a ...
  
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• Fifteen-year-old Bolton boy Henri Ogunby stars for Manchester City on under-18s debut - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 16:20
  
  The Bolton News
  Fifteen-year-old Bolton boy Henri Ogunby stars for Manchester City on under-18s debut
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON football prospect Henri Ogunby made a flying start to his Manchester City under-18s career on Saturday. The 15-year-old forward scored and set up another goal on his debut for the side in a 4-4 draw with Everton in the U18s Premier League at the ...
  
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• Ex-England footballer Paul Stewart speaks of sexual abuse

  23-11-2016 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England and Tottenham footballer Paul Stewart speaks of being abused as a youth player.
  
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• First football league goal commemorated with new plaque in Bolton - ITV News

  23-11-2016 15:14
  
  ITV News
  First football league goal commemorated with new plaque in Bolton
  ITV News
  A plaque has been unveiled to celebrate Bolton Wanderers' Kenny Davenport as the first ever goalscorer in the football league. The goal, originally thought to have been an own goal by Aston Villa's Gershom Cox, was revealed in 2013 when football ...
  
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• Theatre review: Cinderella at Bolton Octagon - Chorley Guardian

  23-11-2016 14:34
  
  Theatre review: Cinderella at Bolton Octagon
  Chorley Guardian
  It's nearly Christmas so time for fairy tale offerings from theatres across the land - many fairly predictable and some just a little bit different. This includes Bolton Octagon where they have re-thought and re-imagined the classic tale of Cinderella ...and more »
  
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• Troubled pub will be converted into flats - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 14:31
  
  The Bolton News
  Troubled pub will be converted into flats
  The Bolton News
  A PUB that was shut down after a mass brawl is to be transformed into flats. The Lord Raglan has been closed for 18 months after a large-scale fight that spilled out into Water Street, Radcliffe, prompted police to have its licence revoked. Bury ...and more »
  
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• East Lancashire Hospice rated 'outstanding' by Care Quality Commission

  23-11-2016 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A hospice which goes "the extra mile" for patients and shows "outstanding kindness and compassion" is rated "outstanding" by the health watchdog.
  
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• Bolton boy with incurable skin condition relies on wheelchair - Daily Mail

  23-11-2016 13:39
  
  Daily Mail
  Bolton boy with incurable skin condition relies on wheelchair
  Daily Mail
  An 11-year-old boy suffers from a horrific skin condition which causes his skin to fall off at the slightest touch. Rhys Williams, from Bolton, was diagnosed at birth with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa - an incurable genetic condition. It ...and more »
  
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• Bolton carer filmed stealing cash out of pensioner's purse while visting her at HOME - Daily Mail

  23-11-2016 13:15
  
  Daily Mail
  Bolton carer filmed stealing cash out of pensioner's purse while visting her at HOME
  Daily Mail
  Shocking footage has captured the sickening moment a trusted carer stole cash out of the handbag of a vulnerable pensioner. Leila Denton was caught on a hidden camera installed by Irene Houston's suspicious sons after they began to notice money ...and more »
  
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• M&S food store due to open - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 13:04
  
  The Bolton News
  M&S food store due to open
  The Bolton News
  The new Marks and Spencer Simply Food store opens in Bolton Road, Walkden, on December 7. Customers can browse and buy at the two-storey shop from 6am to midnight seven days a week and there will be a ground floor cafe. It will be joined on the ...
  
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• M&S food store due to open

  23-11-2016 13:04
  
  The new Marks and Spencer Simply Food store opens in Bolton Road, Walkden, on December 7.
  
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• Man admits assault following stand-off with police

  23-11-2016 12:47
  
  A MAN admitted assault after police had to break down the door of a house following a stand-off lasting more than two hours.
  
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• Safety measures 'explored' for residents 'living in fear' after arson attacks

  23-11-2016 12:45
  
  BIN storage and security measures will be explored at sheltered accommodation housing after a spate of arson attacks.
  
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• Toys of yesteryear on display at late night shopping in Cromton Place Shopping Centre - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 12:41
  
  The Bolton News
  Toys of yesteryear on display at late night shopping in Cromton Place Shopping Centre
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Museum is taking a pop-up exhibition to the centre from 5pm to 8pm. The centre has teamed up with local groups including the museum, Bolton Chaplaincy and the Big Bolton Panto for free Thursday evening fun, in the run up to Christmas.
  
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• Burglar broke into golf club after finding out he was to have leg amputated - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 12:41
  
  The Bolton News
  Burglar broke into golf club after finding out he was to have leg amputated
  The Bolton News
  A BURGLAR broke into Bolton Golf Club after hearing he was set to have his right leg amputated. Kevin Barnes, 54, of Aspinall Court, Horwich, pleaded guilty at Bolton Magistrates Court to breaking into the club, where he used to work, on his birthday ...
  
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• Burglar broke into golf club after finding out he was to have leg amputated

  23-11-2016 12:39
  
  A BURGLAR broke into Bolton Golf Club after hearing he was set to have his right leg amputated.
  
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• Toys of yesteryear on display at late night shopping in Cromton Place Shopping Centre

  23-11-2016 12:36
  
  CHRISTMAS toys and presents of yesteryear will be on display at Crompton Place this evening day as part of festive late night shopping.
  
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• Toys of yesteryear on display at Bolton shopping centre

  23-11-2016 12:36
  
  CHRISTMAS toys and presents of yesteryear will be on display at Crompton Place tomorrow evening as part of festive late night shopping.
  
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• PICTURE OF THE DAY: Fabulous autumnal colours caught on camera

  23-11-2016 12:23
  
  GLORIOUS: This fabulous picture looks like it was taken showing the fall in New England, but a closer look reveals a snowy Rivington Pike at the top of the picture. The wonderful autumnal colours in Bolton were caught on camera by Bolton News reader Alan Davies.
  
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• Most Wanted arrests made

  23-11-2016 12:17
  
  TWO men who appeared in last week’s Most Wanted gallery have been traced.
  
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• Mum-of-two 'absolutely heartbroken' after car stolen off drive by hooded thief

  23-11-2016 10:57
  
  A MOTHER-of-two has appealed on social media for the return of her stolen car.
  
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• Art group creates 'trip down memory lane' calendar - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 10:57
  
  The Bolton News
  Art group creates 'trip down memory lane' calendar
  The Bolton News
  A CALENDAR of memories has been brought to life by an AGE UK art group. Members of the Farnworth class were asked to look back to their younger years in order to create a 'trip down memory lane' calendar. Each year Forrest Recruitment agency create a ...
  
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• Art group creates ‘trip down memory lane’ calendar

  23-11-2016 10:55
  
  A CALENDAR of memories has been brought to life by an AGE UK art group.
  
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• Tri-Rivington celebrate successful season - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 10:35
  
  The Bolton News
  Tri-Rivington celebrate successful season
  The Bolton News
  Every one of the club's members achieved personal successes this year in triathlons, duathlons, swimming, running and cycling events. The highlight events of the year for the Rivington-based club included the Bolton, Wales and Majorca Ironman ...
  
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• Thai's the limit for world champion Marcus - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 10:35
  
  The Bolton News
  Thai's the limit for world champion Marcus
  The Bolton News
  MARCUS Williams is a world champion after winning the Junior Thai Kickboxing title in his age and weight category in Spain. Representing Great Britain the Bolton boy had an anxious wait before being awarded the title following a change of decision in ...
  
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• Bolton Metro medal winners put town on international swimming map - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 08:40
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Metro medal winners put town on international swimming map
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Metro Swim Squad continue to put the town on the international swimming map after picking up a string of medals in a recent gala in France. The team earned seven podium finishes at an annual competition for the world's up-and-coming young ...
  
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• Memories of Old Haywardians for Wanderers man - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 08:03
  
  The Bolton News
  Memories of Old Haywardians for Wanderers man
  The Bolton News
  THE weekly sporting nostalgia section continues to rekindle fond memories for readers of The Bolton News. None more so than an archive photograph of Old Haywardians B Team from 1968 which was featured in the November 1 edition. Promotions ...
  
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• BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Great Lever take champions Farnworth to Task in big win - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 08:03
  
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Great Lever take champions Farnworth to Task in big win
  The Bolton News
  IN-FORM Great Lever Taskers hit champions Farnworth for six in the big game of the day in Division One of the Bolton at Home Sunday League. Arron McCarthy was the star of the show for the visitors, netting five of their goals in a 6-2 triumph – Gareth ...
  
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• New figures show that more than 13000 children in Bolton are trapped in problem debt - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 07:10
  
  The Bolton News
  New figures show that more than 13000 children in Bolton are trapped in problem debt
  The Bolton News
  WITH the Chancellor expected to announce plans to help families who are 'Just About Managing' in his Autumn Statement today, new figures show that more than 13,000 children in Bolton are trapped in problem debt. Reports suggest that Philip Hammond ...
  
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• Well done to Yasmin - The Bolton News (blog)

  23-11-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News (blog)
  Well done to Yasmin
  The Bolton News (blog)
  BOLTON MP Yasmin Qureshi is right to invite the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to joint her travell-ing on Bolton's trains. She wants to highlight the need for the high-speed rail line HS2 to benefit the whole region including people around the ...
  
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• Third of Bolton food outlets warned over hygiene - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Third of Bolton food outlets warned over hygiene
  The Bolton News
  MORE than a third of venues that serve food in Bolton received a written warning over hygiene issues in the past year. Figures from the Food Standards Agency show that 846 of 2,510, or 33.7 per cent of outlets in the borough, received warnings from the ...and more »
  
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• New figures show that more than 13,000 children in Bolton are ... - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  New figures show that more than 13,000 children in Bolton are ...
  The Bolton News
  WITH the Chancellor expected to announce plans to help families who are 'Just About Managing' in his Autumn Statement today, new figures show…and more »
  
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• Join in the festive fun - The Bolton News (blog)

  23-11-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News (blog)
  Join in the festive fun
  The Bolton News (blog)
  IF you're looking for a way to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas, treat yourself to a ticket or two for the Gala Christmas Concert at Bolton's Victoria Hall. Talented conductor Chris Wormald will again be leading the brilliant Smithills School ...
  
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• It's time to step down now Ed - The Bolton News (blog)

  23-11-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News (blog)
  It's time to step down now Ed
  The Bolton News (blog)
  WITHOUT being too cruel to Ed Balls and his “dancing” ambitions, the time has probably come to vote him off the current Strictly Come Dancing. We are now at the stage when some first-class dancers will go home, and carthorse Ed will stay. Yes, I know ...and more »
  
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• Chancellor urged to help borough's poor - The Bolton News

  23-11-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Chancellor urged to help borough's poor
  The Bolton News
  WITH the Chancellor expected to announce plans to help families who are 'Just About Managing' in his Autumn Statement today, new figures show that more than 13,000 children in Bolton are trapped in problem debt. Reports suggest that Philip Hammond ...and more »
  
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• Winning woodland work at school bags top award

  23-11-2016 07:03
  
  SCHOOL children in Great Lever have grabbed a top award thanks to their green-fingered skills.
  
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• Third of Bolton food outlets warned over hygiene - This Is Lancashire

  23-11-2016 07:03
  
  This Is Lancashire
  Third of Bolton food outlets warned over hygiene
  This Is Lancashire
  MORE than a third of venues that serve food in Bolton received a written warning over hygiene issues in the past year. Figures from the Food Standards Agency show that 846 of 2,510, or 33.7 per cent of outlets in the borough, received warnings from the ...and more »
  
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• Third of Bolton food outlets warned over hygiene

  23-11-2016 07:03
  
  MORE than a third of venues that serve food in Bolton received a written warning over hygiene issues in the past year.
  
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• REVEALED: Businesses opening at Amir Khan's £5 million banqueting hall — including restaurants, coffee shop and make-up shop

  23-11-2016 07:03
  
  BOLTON boxing star Amir Khan has announced that his new £5 million banqueting hall will be up and running in six months.
  
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