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• Man taken to hospital following collision

  01-12-2016 19:09
  
  A MAN has been taken to hospital after two cars collided at Middlebrook Retail Park this evening.
  
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• National Octagon Prize announces first winning writers in Bolton - The Stage

  01-12-2016 17:28
  
  National Octagon Prize announces first winning writers in Bolton
  The Stage
  Winners of a new monologue writing competition set up by the Octagon Theatre in Bolton have been announced. The National Octagon Prize was launched last year, with applicants invited to submit 40-minute monologues of any theme and genre. According ...
  
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• Trump to meet Fri with John Bolton, Pam Bondi, Admiral Jay Cohen - Daily Mail

  01-12-2016 17:24
  
  Trump to meet Fri with John Bolton, Pam Bondi, Admiral Jay Cohen
  Daily Mail
  Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican President-elect Donald Trump will hold more meetings on Friday as he forms his administration before taking over from Democratic President Barack Obama on Jan. 20. Trump's transition team said he was scheduled to ...
  
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• Toddler hand inspired AI child sex abuse tool

  01-12-2016 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An artificial intelligence system that can identify new images of child sexual abuse has been developed.
  
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• BREAKING: School 'evacuated following threat' - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 16:34
  
  The Bolton News
  BREAKING: School 'evacuated following threat'
  The Bolton News
  Police were called to Dukesgate Academy in Earlsdon Crescent, Little Hulton at 6.25am on Thursday, December 1. An eyewitness on social media described armed officers surrounding the building. They said: “Can anyone enlighten what's gone on at ...and more »
  
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• School 'evacuated following threat'

  01-12-2016 16:33
  
  A primary school has been evacuated following reports that a ‘threat’ has been made.
  
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• Peter Kay's road trip around Bolton for new show (From The Bolton ... - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 16:33
  The Bolton News
  Peter Kay's road trip around Bolton for new show (From The Bolton ...
  The Bolton News
  COMEDIAN Peter Kay embarked on a mini road trip of Bolton for a radio show.and more »
  
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• Peter Kay's road trip around Bolton for new show

  01-12-2016 16:31
  
  COMEDIAN Peter Kay embarked on a mini road trip of Bolton for a radio show.
  
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• How to apply for the new series of Great British Bake Off

  01-12-2016 15:51
  
  Crazy about croissants? Passionate about pies?
  
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• Football child sex abuse: Ex-Newcastle player David Eatock latest to speak out

  01-12-2016 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United footballer David Eatock says he was abused by coach George Ormond.
  
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• People invited to get in business at Small Business Saturday event

  01-12-2016 15:30
  
  PEOPLE are invited to see why small local firms are ‘the business’ at a special event tomorrow.
  
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• Top soloist to perform in Bolton at festive concert - This Is Lancashire

  01-12-2016 15:12
  
  This Is Lancashire
  Top soloist to perform in Bolton at festive concert
  This Is Lancashire
  MUSIC from leading classical musicians will be welcoming in Advent in Bolton at the weekend. This Sunday, a host of top soloists and musicians will be spreading festive cheer at the Joy to the World concert. Bolton Parish Church is the setting for the ...
  
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• Top solo harpist Anna Christensen to perform in Bolton - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 15:07
  
  Top solo harpist Anna Christensen to perform in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  MUSIC from leading classical musicians will be welcoming in Advent in Bolton at the weekend. This Sunday, a host of top soloists and musicians will be spreading festive cheer at the Joy to the World concert. Bolton Parish Church is the setting for the ...
  
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• Top soloist to perform in Bolton at festive concert - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 15:05
  
  The Bolton News
  Top soloist to perform in Bolton at festive concert
  The Bolton News
  MUSIC from leading classical musicians will be welcoming in Advent in Bolton at the weekend. This Sunday, a host of top soloists and musicians will be spreading festive cheer at the Joy to the World concert. Bolton Parish Church is the setting for the ...and more »
  
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• Top soloist to perform in Bolton at festive concert

  01-12-2016 15:05
  
  MUSIC from leading classical musicians will be welcoming in Advent in Bolton at the weekend.
  
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• Kidnap victim tells of moment he was forced to knees and feared he would be shot by drugs gang

  01-12-2016 14:52
  
  AN ALLEGED kidnap victim has told of the moment he was forced to his knees and feared he was going to be shot by a drugs gang in a field at Affetside.
  
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• Jury reaches ‘no verdict’ in trial of 24-year-old accused of manslaughter

  01-12-2016 14:44
  
  A MAN charged with manslaughter will face a re-trial after a jury failed to reach a majority verdict.
  
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• WARNING: Criminals targeting certain type of car

  01-12-2016 14:36
  
  OWNERS of Mercedes with an AMG Sports Pack fitted are being advised by police to secure their vehicles because this particular modified car is being targeted by criminals.
  
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• Driver arrested after crashing into motorway central reservation

  01-12-2016 14:32
  
  A DRIVER was arrested by traffic police on suspicion of drink-driving after a car hit the central reservation of the southbound M61 near Junction 4 at Over Hulton at 8.25am yesterday.
  
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• Endurance man sets sights on new feat at curry club

  01-12-2016 14:26
  
  ATLANTIC rowing hero Mark Brocklehurst returned to Bolton young professional’s curry club to inspire people with his latest record-breaking plans.
  
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• Johanna Konta splits from Spanish coach Esteban Carril - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 14:18
  
  Johanna Konta splits from Spanish coach Esteban Carril
  The Bolton News
  The news comes as a surprise given the 25-year-old's meteoric rise under the guidance of Carril. There has so far been no comment from Konta or her agent but Carril confirmed the split in an email to Press Association Sport. Konta turned to Carril, who ...and more »
  
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• Sir Bradley Wiggins: Five-time Olympic gold medallist to compete in 2017

  01-12-2016 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Bradley Wiggins is named in British Cycling's 2016-17 podium programme, having been expected to retire.
  
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• Protests outside Bolton town hall as calls for leader to quit mount over £300000 'secret' grant - Manchester Evening News

  01-12-2016 11:48
  
  Manchester Evening News
  Protests outside Bolton town hall as calls for leader to quit mount over £300000 'secret' grant
  Manchester Evening News
  Protests were held outside Bolton town hall as residents called for the town's council leader to step down over a controversial £300,000 handout to a law firm amid swingeing cuts to services. Chants of 'Morris out' rang out as hundreds of demonstrators ...
  Bolton's Labour group vote unanimously to defeat motion criticising £300000 coun
  
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• Burnden Park XI: 10 top defenders but who makes up your best back four?

  01-12-2016 07:30
  
  NEXT year will be the 20th anniversary of Wanderers’ move from their spiritual home at Burnden Park and to mark the occasion we want you to pick the best all-time XI to play there from a shortlist chosen by our panel of experts.
  
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• Community asked to give the gift of time this Christmas - Bury Times

  01-12-2016 07:11
  
  Bury Times
  Community asked to give the gift of time this Christmas
  Bury Times
  YORKSHIRE Building Society is asking the community in Bolton to give the gift of time this Christmas for its final Hour of Need campaign activity in aid of Marie Curie. The society's Hour of Need campaign was launched in 2014 with the original aim of ...and more »
  
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• Residents speak of shock after man stabbed outside supermarket - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 07:07
  
  The Bolton News
  Residents speak of shock after man stabbed outside supermarket
  The Bolton News
  AN ARREST was made and a pub car park sealed off after a man was stabbed on a main road. The victim – in his early 50s – was attacked at 6.45pm on Tuesday in front of the Post Office in Tonge Moor Road, Tonge Moor. Staff at the Co-op supermarket ...and more »
  
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• Bolton's Christmas festivities to include a big red bus - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 07:07
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton's Christmas festivities to include a big red bus
  The Bolton News
  CHRISTMAS is officially around the corner and festive cheer is being brought to Bolton through a variety of different events. The Christmas Markets open today running until December 11 on Deansgate and Oxford Street. There will be around 40 stalls ...and more »
  
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• Residents speak of shock after man stabbed outside supermarket

  01-12-2016 07:06
  
  AN ARREST was made and a pub car park sealed off after a man was stabbed on a main road.
  
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• Residents speak of shock after man is stabbed outside supermarket

  01-12-2016 07:06
  
  AN ARREST was made and a pub car park sealed off after a man was stabbed on a main road.
  
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• Stolen phone contains irreplaceable pictures of mother's newborn daughter - who remains in intensive care

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  A DESPERATE mother-of-three wants a missing smartphone returned that contains irreplaceable photographs of her newborn daughter who remains in intensive care.
  
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• State-of-the-art car showroom planned for former school site

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  A NEW state-of-the-art car showroom could open at the gateway to Bolton town centre — at the former Clarence Street school site.
  
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• Much-anticipated planning meeting on controversial 98 homes plan is delayed

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  A MUCH-anticipated planning meeting to decide whether controversial plans to build 98 homes on green belt can go ahead has been delayed.
  
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• Heroic school pupils come to aid of collapsed woman

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  TWO schoolboys have been hailed heroes after they went to the rescue of a woman who collapsed in the street.
  
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• Heroic duo come to woman's aid

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  TWO schoolboys have been hailed heroes after they went to the rescue of a woman who collapsed in the street.
  
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• Christmas markets and big red bus bar coming to Bolton

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  CHRISTMAS is officially around the corner and festive cheer is being brought to Bolton through a variety of different events.
  
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• Christmas in the shape of a big red bus comes to Bolton

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  CHRISTMAS is officially around the corner and festive cheer is being brought to Bolton through a variety of different events.
  
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• Bus driver named as one of the top 10 drivers in the country

  01-12-2016 07:05
  
  A FIRST bus driver has been named as one of the top 10 drivers in the country.
  
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• Scheme to keep terraced homes warm will be extended to more properties

  01-12-2016 07:04
  
  A SCHEME to put outside wall insulation in Horwich terraced houses is to be extended.
  
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• Rapist jailed after using Facebook to send sex video

  01-12-2016 07:04
  
  A RAPIST who used Facebook to distribute a video of his victim having sex, has been jailed for nine years.
  
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• Gran has the glam - and the crown to prove it

  01-12-2016 07:04
  
  MIRROR mirror on the wall, who's the most glamorous gran of all?
  
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• APPEAL: Bury boy needs new wheelchair seat

  01-12-2016 07:04
  
  A BRAVE disabled boy's story has been shared as part of a new campaign to raise funds for a children’s charity.
  
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• whites avoid wage woes - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 07:02
  
  The Bolton News
  whites avoid wage woes
  The Bolton News
  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. THE precarious financial balance at Wanderers was briefly laid bare yesterday after a delay in paying player wages. Warning bells sounded after the squad reported ...and more »
  
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• Brother's pride at Haseeb's true grit - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 06:57
  
  The Bolton News
  Brother's pride at Haseeb's true grit
  The Bolton News
  FEW sights in sport draw more admiration than an athlete knuckling down and playing through the pain barrier. And when the sportsman in question is a batsman gritting his teeth as he faces a barrage of missiles with a broken finger, you cannot help but ...
  Haseeb Hameed – Ten facts about the teenager from BoltonSports-novaall 176 news articles »
  
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• Bolton Council have found 'another site' for controversial cycle track away - The Bolton News

  01-12-2016 01:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Council have found 'another site' for controversial cycle track away
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Council have found an 'alternative site' for the controversial proposed cycle track it wants to build. At a meeting tonight, council leader Cliff Morris shocked the room when he said that the proposed track may not be built in Leverhulme Park ...and more »
  
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