Bolton news

• Anti-fracking activist Tina Rothery spared £55k legal bill

  09-12-2016 22:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An anti-fracking campaigner who failed to comply with the courts has been spared a £55,000 legal bill.
  
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• Chance for youngsters to meet Mrs Claus this weekend

  09-12-2016 21:10
  
  Families from across Bolton will be able to step into Mrs Claus’s House this weekend as Crompton Place hosts a bumper weekend of yuletide fun.
  
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• Dean Holdsworth calls for an end to Bolton's boardroom bickering - Telegraph.co.uk

  09-12-2016 20:54
  
  Telegraph.co.uk
  Dean Holdsworth calls for an end to Bolton's boardroom bickering
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  Dean Holdsworth has called for an immediate end to the boardroom squabbling that has raised fresh concerns over Bolton Wanderers' long-term future. Ken Anderson is hoping to take sole control of Bolton by buying fellow co-owner Holdsworth's 40 per cent ...
  
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• Lancaster rapist who attacked student as she slept is jailed

  09-12-2016 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who raped a student in her sleep is jailed and told he will serve at least five years.
  
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• Rush hour pile up leads to delays for commuters near town centre

  09-12-2016 18:10
  
  A RUSH hour crash has led to major delays for motorists near Bolton town centre.
  
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• APPEAL: Can you help reunite cuddly toy snowman with its owner?

  09-12-2016 16:24
  
  CAN you help spread some festive cheer this Christmas?
  
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• Kevin Brown: Widnes Vikings stand-off joins Warrington Wolves

  09-12-2016 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves sign stand-off Kevin Brown from Super League rivals Widnes Vikings for an undisclosed transfer fee.
  
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• Motorway closed after three car pile-up

  09-12-2016 15:58
  
  PART of the M61 motorway heading out of Bolton has been closed after a three-car smash.
  
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• Dad becomes internet hit after putting up his Christmas tree — in the buff

  09-12-2016 15:45
  
  A SINGLE dad from Little Lever has caused a stir after putting up his Christmas tree – naked.
  
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• Christmas arrives at the village

  09-12-2016 15:26
  
  CHRISTMAS has officially arrived in Little Lever.
  
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• VIDEO: Plumes of smoke above Bolton as fire breaks out

  09-12-2016 14:14
  
  FIREFIGHTERS are currently tackling a blaze in a garage in Back Eckersley Road in Astley Bridge.
  
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• Woman, 35, dies in police custody in Blackburn

  09-12-2016 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An investigation begins into the death in police custody of a woman who was found "unresponsive" in her cell.
  
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• Hundreds of shoppers turn out for opening of new food store

  09-12-2016 14:08
  
  MORE than 100 shoppers queued to get a first glimpse of a new Marks & Spencer store.
  
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• PICTURE OF THE DAY: Last rays of the sun over Ainsworth

  09-12-2016 13:22
  
  READER Joanna Jowett was on hand to capture this fabulous view of Ainsworth looking towards Bolton.
  
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• Man, 34, found dead in bed after falling down stairs

  09-12-2016 13:20
  
  A MAN with a history of schizophrenia and alcohol abuse was discovered dead at his home in Farnworth, an inquest heard.
  
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• Woman's blog 'We’re All Mad Here' documenting fight against severe anxiety made into book

  09-12-2016 13:12
  
  A BLOGGER from Bolton is using the power of the written word in the fight against severe anxiety.
  
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• Burnley v Bournemouth

  09-12-2016 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth.
  
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• Peter Kay invites 'lookalike' on stage during fundraiser for mum-of-three with cancer

  09-12-2016 11:57
  
  A FUNDRAISING audience were left seeing double when Bolton comedian, Peter Kay, invited his ‘lookalike’ on stage to study their resemblance.
  
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• Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers

  09-12-2016 11:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Missing Charlene Downes case: Three held for sex offences

  09-12-2016 08:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men are arrested on suspicion of historical sex offences by police investigating the murder of a teenager who went missing 13 years ago.
  
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• Surprising share hitch delays Ken Anderson takeover at Bolton Wanderers

  09-12-2016 08:00
  
  KEN Anderson’s attempts to become sole owner of Bolton Wanderers have taken an unexpected twist, The Bolton News can reveal.
  
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• ASONS: The 10 questions that still need to be answered, say critics

  09-12-2016 07:03
  
  CRITICS of the controversial decision taken by Bolton Council to grant law firm Asons £300,000 of taxpayers’ money say crucial questions still need to be answered.
  
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• Tributes paid to popular local man who died after being hit by a car

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular member of the community who has died after being hit by a car.
  
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• REVEALED: Council made more than £8,000 selling on residents’ private information

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  BOLTON Council made more than £8,000 selling on residents’ private information over the past five years.
  
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• Market Place Shopping Centre wins top award for £20 million revamp

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  A SHOPPING centre which has undergone a £20 million transformation has bagged a top award.
  
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• Lads and Girls Club scoops national award at Buckingham Palace

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  BOLTON Lads and Girls Club is thrilled to have won Youth Organisation of the Year at a national ceremony.
  
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• Council’s £8k from data sale

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  BOLTON Council made more than £8,000 selling on residents’ private information over the past five years.
  
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• Christmas fantasy land featuring giant slide, Santa's grotto and ice rink will open tomorrow

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  THE town centre will be transformed into a sparkling seasonal attraction from tomorrow.
  
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• Award-winning cast to bring Educating Rita to Bolton

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  AWARD winners will be arriving in Bolton in the New Year to helping bring much-loved tale to the stage.
  
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• Award-winning cast to bring Educati

  09-12-2016 07:02
  
  AWARD winners will be arriving in Bolton in the New Year to helping bring much-loved tale to the stage.
  
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• School gets £10k grant to transform outdoor area into adventure playground

  09-12-2016 07:01
  
  PLAYTIMES are set to become a lot more fun at a primary school after children hit the jackpot.
  
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• Four more fly-tippers fined for littering behind their homes

  09-12-2016 07:01
  
  FOUR people have fined as part of an ongoing crackdown on eyesore fly-tipping.
  
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• 'Little angel' with undetected heart condition died after contracting flu

  09-12-2016 06:07
  
  A TODDLER who had an undetected heart condition died after contracting flu, an inquest heard.
  
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