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• Fleetwood Town 3-2 Shrewsbury Town

  13-12-2016 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood score twice in the last 13 minutes to beat Shrewsbury to book an FA Cup third-round tie at Bristol City.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 2-3 Brighton & Hove Albion

  13-12-2016 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brighton return to the top of the Championship and make it 15 games unbeaten with a win at 10-man Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Blackpool owners' libel case against fans website dropped

  13-12-2016 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A defamation case brought by Blackpool's owners against a fans website has been dropped, the football club confirms.
  
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• From Bolton to NYC and back again: Amir Khan and wife's rollercoaster love story - Mirror.co.uk

  13-12-2016 19:38
  
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  From Bolton to NYC and back again: Amir Khan and wife's rollercoaster love story
  Mirror.co.uk
  Amir Khan and his wife Faryal have been married for three years, but it's not been an easy ride for them both. The couple married back in 2013 during a lavish ceremony that was witnessed by over a thousand friends and family who were in attendance.and more »
  
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• Retrospective bans will end diving, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche

  13-12-2016 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes diving would be swiftly eradicated from football if retrospective bans were introduced.
  
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• FLASHBACK: Do you recognise this footie team from 1996?

  13-12-2016 16:45
  
  THE latest search through The Bolton News picture archives has found this photograph of Atherton C and N from April 1996.
  
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• Naked selfie teacher jailed for sexts with 15-year-old

  13-12-2016 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teacher who swapped naked photos with a 15-year-old girl is jailed for 14 months.
  
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• Jack Boyle equalises as Huddersfield Town Under 23s draw with Bolton Wanderers - Huddersfield Examiner

  13-12-2016 16:15
  
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  Jack Boyle equalises as Huddersfield Town Under 23s draw with Bolton Wanderers
  Huddersfield Examiner
  Jack Boyle scored the equaliser as Huddersfield Town Under 23s drew 1-1 with Bolton Wanderers at PPG Canalside. And Frankie Bunn's side – ending a run of four straight defeats in the Professional Development League – almost had a winner through ...and more »
  
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• Spotlight: Investigation into scammers who conned elderly woman

  13-12-2016 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A BBC Spotlight film has triggered an international criminal investigation that has broken up the infrastructure used by scam mail fraudsters.
  
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• WATCH: 'Fair play to The X Factor lad but it's not got a scratch on my track' — singer's Christmas number one bid - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 15:39
  
  The Bolton News
  WATCH: 'Fair play to The X Factor lad but it's not got a scratch on my track' — singer's Christmas number one bid
  The Bolton News
  A FATHER is pulling out all the stops to get his single to number one at Christmas after beating a drink and drug addiction. James Davenport, known as Shinny, has become a local celebrity in his plight for the top spot. The father-of-two, whose charity ...
  
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• Keaton Jennings and Haseeb Hameed in England Lions squad

  13-12-2016 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England openers Keaton Jennings and Haseeb Hameed are included in the Lions squad to tour Sri Lanka in February and March.
  
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• WATCH: 'Fair play to The X Factor lad but it's not got scratch on my track' — singer's Christmas number one bid

  13-12-2016 13:47
  
  A FATHER is pulling out all the stops to get his single to number one at Christmas after beating a drink and drug addiction.
  
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• WATCH: 'Fair play to The X Factor lad but it's not got a scratch on my track' — singer's Christmas number one bid

  13-12-2016 13:47
  
  A FATHER is pulling out all the stops to get his single to number one at Christmas after beating a drink and drug addiction.
  
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• Christmas elves raise money for Alzheimer's charity - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 13:38
  
  The Bolton News
  Christmas elves raise money for Alzheimer's charity
  The Bolton News
  STAFF at a home care provider raised hundreds of pounds for Alzheimer's and dementia awareness with some festive fun. Bridgewater Homecare, which has an office in Chorley New Road, Bolton, as well as in Wigan and Warrington, dressed as Christmas ...
  
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• Christmas elves raise money for Alzheimer’s charity

  13-12-2016 13:37
  
  STAFF at a home care provider raised hundreds of pounds for Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness with some festive fun.
  
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• Supermarket car park plagued by 'fly-tipping, drivers showing off and vandalised Ford Mondeo'

  13-12-2016 13:30
  
  A SUPERMARKET has pledged to look into nuisance behaviour on its car park after a resident branded it a “no man’s land” in the evenings.
  
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• SNP 'tempted' to stand candidates in England - Nicola Sturgeon - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 13:28
  
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  SNP 'tempted' to stand candidates in England - Nicola Sturgeon
  The Bolton News
  In a Big Issue interview, Scotland's First Minister said she has had a lot of contact from people in England and has found that the London branch of the SNP is "booming". The party reported a jump in membership applications from south of the border ...and more »
  
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• Young Einsteins examine real brain at science convention in Bolton

  13-12-2016 13:25
  
  YOUNG Einsteins found out more about the appliance of science.
  
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• Five star rating for Bolton hairdresser

  13-12-2016 13:22
  
  A BOLTON hairdresser has been handed a five star rating by the Good Salon Guide.
  
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• Council tax could increase - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 12:48
  
  The Bolton News
  Council tax could increase
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Council could be allowed to make a further increase in council tax to pay specifically for social care. Last year, the authority took up a new option to raise council tax by two per cent for social care — which was separate to the maximum rise ...
  Social care crisis forces May to raise council taxThe Timesall 63 news articles »
  
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• Council tax could increase

  13-12-2016 12:44
  
  BOLTON Council could be allowed to make a further increase in council tax to pay specifically for social care.
  
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• UPDATED: Burglars strike at village Post Office - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 12:06
  
  The Bolton News
  UPDATED: Burglars strike at village Post Office
  The Bolton News
  The intruders broke in at 1.45am today at the office within Precinct News in Market Street, Little Lever. Local people have said this is the second time the Post Office has been targeted by burglars in three days. This has caused Little Lever ...
  
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• Petition has not stopped plans for 1,700 houses

  13-12-2016 11:56
  
  A PETITION by a borough MP has not stopped plans for 1,700 houses in Westhoughton being included in a draft plan for future building in Bolton.
  
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• Man accused of licking 12-year-old girl’s eyeball

  13-12-2016 11:47
  
  A MAN accused of licking a 12-year-old girl’s eyeball has gone on trial at Bolton Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting a child.
  
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• Yaya Toure apologises to fans after admitting drink-driving - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 11:09
  
  The Bolton News
  Yaya Toure apologises to fans after admitting drink-driving
  The Bolton News
  Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has apologised to fans after admitting drink-driving, but insisted he had "not intentionally consumed alcohol". The Ivory Coast international said on Tuesday he had admitted the charge at a Monday court hearing ...and more »
  
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• Cameron Brannagan set for January loan move, Bolton among clubs interested - This Is Anfield (blog)

  13-12-2016 09:45
  
  This Is Anfield (blog)
  Cameron Brannagan set for January loan move, Bolton among clubs interested
  This Is Anfield (blog)
  Cameron Brannagan could join Bolton Wanderers on loan in January, as Jurgen Klopp seeks a temporary move for the young midfielder. The 20-year-old broke into Klopp's first team last season, making nine appearances for the Reds and signing a new ...
  Bolton Wanderers in for Cameron BrannaganKopTalk
  Echo confirm Liverpool transfer news: deal lined up with League One clubThe
  
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• MP calls on Government to take emergency action to help Bolton's 'incredibly frustrated' rail users - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 09:33
  
  The Bolton News
  MP calls on Government to take emergency action to help Bolton's 'incredibly frustrated' rail users
  The Bolton News
  A BOLTON MP has written to the Transport Secretary urging him to take emergency action to help Bolton's 'incredibly frustrated' railway users. David Crausby, MP for Bolton North East, wants Chris Grayling to intervene and introduce extra diesel trains ...and more »
  
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• Bolton 4-0 Gillingham: Phil Parkinson and Justin Edinburgh reaction - SkySports

  13-12-2016 08:37
  
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  Bolton 4-0 Gillingham: Phil Parkinson and Justin Edinburgh reaction
  SkySports
  Phil Parkinson saluted his Bolton side and said they sent a message with their 4-0 victory over Gillingham on Monday. A Gary Madine double and further goals from Josh Vela and Sammy Ameobi saw Bolton win and move up to second in Sky Bet League ...
  Bolton Wanderers 4-0 GillinghamBBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers 4 Gillingham 0 – League 1 match reportKent Online
  Bolton Thrash GillinghamVitalfootball
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• Post Office workers to go on strike for five days before Christmas

  13-12-2016 08:36
  
  A UNION has announced five days of strikes by Post Office workers in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• Trevor Bayliss frustrated by speculation over Alastair Cook's future - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 08:31
  
  The Bolton News
  Trevor Bayliss frustrated by speculation over Alastair Cook's future
  The Bolton News
  Trevor Bayliss has described ongoing speculation about Alastair Cook's future as England captain as a "pain in the backside". Cook partially left himself a hostage to fortune when he spoke before the start of England's Test series in India of a final ...and more »
  
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• PICTURES: Behind the scenes at Bolton bakers making 23 million ... - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  PICTURES: Behind the scenes at Bolton bakers making 23 million ...
  The Bolton News
  IT is certainly hotting up in the kitchens of Bolton's finest bakeries a they ensure everyone has the perfect mince pie to bite into this…and more »
  
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• Children flock to make feathered friends - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Children flock to make feathered friends
  The Bolton News
  Nursery children at Brownlow Fold flocked to Good Companions in Avenue Street, Halliwell, to come face-to-face with the farmyard animals. Jan Duncan from the school said: "The purpose of the visit was to get up close and personal with the rescue geese, ...and more »
  
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• Bolton Winter Wonderland festive attractions are a sparkling success ... - The Bolton News

  13-12-2016 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Winter Wonderland festive attractions are a sparkling success ...
  The Bolton News
  THOUSANDS flocked to the town centre at the weekend to the opening of the Winter Wonderland attractions.and more »
  
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• JAILED: Gang of armed robbers who broke into flat and attacked man with metal pole

  13-12-2016 07:03
  
  A GANG of armed robbers who smashed their way into two flats and attacked a man with a metal pole have been sentenced to a total of more than 28 years in custody.
  
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• Public toilets could be demolished to make way for 13 houses

  13-12-2016 07:02
  
  PUBLIC toilets in Blackrod could soon be demolished to make way for 13 houses.
  
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• PICTURES: Behind the scenes at Bolton bakers making 23 million mince pies

  13-12-2016 07:02
  
  IT is certainly hotting up in the kitchens of Bolton’s finest bakeries a they ensure everyone has the perfect mince pie to bite into this Christmas time.
  
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• Railway station decked out for Christmas season

  13-12-2016 07:01
  
  COMMUTERS will get their fill of festive cheer at Westhoughton train station after volunteers pitched in to decorate it for Christmas.
  
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• Jury fails to reach verdict in subway sex assault trial

  13-12-2016 07:01
  
  A JURY considering whether a building worker sexually assaulted a young mum in a Kearsley underpass has been unable to reach a verdict.
  
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• Driver is cut free after three-car crash in Lostock

  13-12-2016 07:01
  
  A WOMAN had to be cut out of her car after a three car collision in Lostock yesterday.
  
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• Council made £450,000 in one year from parking charges and penalty fines

  13-12-2016 07:01
  
  Bolton Council made more than £450,000 in the past year from its parking operations around the borough.
  
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• Christmas attractions are a sparkling success as thousands visit town centre

  13-12-2016 07:01
  
  THOUSANDS flocked to the town centre at the weekend to the opening of the Winter Wonderland attractions.
  
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• Children flock to make feathered friends

  13-12-2016 07:01
  
  FEATHERED friends made sure children didn't get into a flap.
  
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• PICTURES: Solicitor shocks colleagues by becoming champion bodybuilder

  13-12-2016 06:31
  
  A BOLTON solicitor has shocked her colleagues after swapping her desk for the world bodybuilding stage.
  
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• MP calls on Government to take emergency action to help Bolton's ‘incredibly frustrated’ rail users

  13-12-2016 06:31
  
  A BOLTON MP has written to the Transport Secretary urging him to take emergency action to help Bolton’s ‘incredibly frustrated’ railway users.
  
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