Bolton news

• UPDATE: Man found shot dead in lorry after 12 killed in Christmas market 'terror attack'

  19-12-2016 22:06
  
  Twelve people died after a lorry ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin in what police believe was a deliberate terrorist attack.
  
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• 9 killed after truck ploughs into German Christmas market

  19-12-2016 22:06
  
  Nine people are dead and many more injured after a truck ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin.
  
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• UPDATED: Road closed after crash involving a car and motorbike

  19-12-2016 20:33
  
  EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a crash involving a car and a motorbike on Blackburn Road.
  
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• 'Heartless' robber steals bag of documents from elderly man with walking frame

  19-12-2016 19:26
  
  A VULNERABLE elderly man who uses a walking frame was targeted in a “heartless” robbery.
  
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• Poulton man's 'life saved' by Luton Town fan

  19-12-2016 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who collapsed at the bar of his local pub has his "life saved" by a visiting football fan.
  
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• Flood defence spending revealed

  19-12-2016 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Half the money currently earmarked for new flood defences in England will be spent on protecting London and areas around the Thames, figures show.
  
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• Fine dining evening raises money for Bolton Lads and Girls Club - The Bolton News

  19-12-2016 17:08
  
  The Bolton News
  Fine dining evening raises money for Bolton Lads and Girls Club
  The Bolton News
  URGENTLY needed funds were raised for Bolton Lads and Girls Club with an evening of fine dining. The club joined forces with Warrington Youth Club to raise £12,000 for the charities by hosting an evening at Harvey Nichols in Manchester. Their annual ...and more »
  
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• Firefighters free passengers in mock accident

  19-12-2016 17:04
  
  FIREFIGHTERS took part in a special training session — thanks to a local business.
  
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• REFUSED: Bid to extend golf club on green belt land

  19-12-2016 17:02
  
  AN extension to a golf club on green belt land in Lostock was refused by councillors who said it was nothing but a “commercial venture”.
  
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• Shoppers stop to admire school choir’s sweet singing

  19-12-2016 16:57
  
  PIKES Lane Primary School pupils delivered a traffic-stopping public performance outside the Octagon Theatre on Wednesday.
  
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• At the age of 100, George's advice to a long life is:" Don't displease the wife."

  19-12-2016 16:56
  
  A FORMER Army veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday.
  
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• Fine dining evening raises money for Bolton Lads and Girls Club

  19-12-2016 16:54
  
  URGENTLY needed funds were raised for Bolton Lads and Girls Club with an evening of fine dining.
  
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• Extra hours at youth club in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour

  19-12-2016 16:47
  
  CAMPAIGNERS are hopeful that extra opening hours at a youth club will help reduce anti-social behaviour in the area.
  
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• Pablo Zabaleta: Manchester City will fight for the title - The Bolton News

  19-12-2016 15:45
  
  The Bolton News
  Pablo Zabaleta: Manchester City will fight for the title
  The Bolton News
  Pablo Zabaleta has not given up on Premier League glory, warning runaway leaders Chelsea that Manchester City have the personnel and personality to capitalise on any slip-up. Life at the Etihad Stadium got off to a dream start for Pep Guardiola, only ...and more »
  
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• Disrupted rail services over Christmas as new line is laid as part of £1 billion investment

  19-12-2016 15:44
  
  RAIL users and shoppers heading to Manchester should be prepared for more disruption to services over Christmas and New Year.
  
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• Birthday girl Margaret turns 100

  19-12-2016 15:03
  
  A GREAT-GREAT grandmother has celebrated turning 100 years old.
  
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• Warning after tumble dryer fire

  19-12-2016 15:01
  
  FIREFIGHTERS have warned residents not to leave tumble dryers on while they are asleep or out of the house.
  
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• Inquest into death of professional motorcycle racer to be held

  19-12-2016 14:59
  
  AN INQUEST into the death of a professional motorcycle racer is to be held later this month.
  
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• Police issue safety advice after spate of burglaries

  19-12-2016 14:55
  
  POLICE are asking people to be vigilant after several burglaries in Smithills.
  
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• Lucky residents of same street scoop thousands on lottery

  19-12-2016 14:53
  
  A POSTCODE in Horwich has been drawn as a winner earning three lucky residents a £1,000 cash prize.
  
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• WARNING: Thieves targeting specific make and model of trucks

  19-12-2016 14:47
  
  DRIVERS of pick-up trucks have been warned thieves are targeting a specific make and model.
  
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• Man found dead in flat

  19-12-2016 14:29
  
  A TENANT was found dead in his village flat.
  
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• Young people spread festive cheer by organising one of town's most popular seasonal events

  19-12-2016 13:55
  
  GUESTS tucked into a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings as young people spread some festive cheer in the community.
  
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• Asons grant cash 'should have been spent keeping school crossing patrols'

  19-12-2016 13:51
  
  BOLTON’S Green party believes money controversially awarded by the council to local law firm Asons could have been spent keeping road crossing patrols operating across the borough.
  
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• Jim Bentley: January could be pivotal for Morecambe future

  19-12-2016 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe boss Jim Bentley admits he is concerned about the League Two club's future.
  
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• Pay your respects at pit disaster memorial services

  19-12-2016 13:48
  
  A FORMER MP is urging people to attend Wednesday's poignant Pretoria Pit Commemorations.
  
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• Hepatitis C still 'major health issue' in Bolton - The Bolton News

  19-12-2016 13:46
  
  The Bolton News
  Hepatitis C still 'major health issue' in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  HEPATITIS C remains a 'major public health problem' in the North West with more than 1,400 people infected in Bolton. According to Public Health England's latest figures, it is estimated that 2,063 people in Bolton have been infected with Hep C. A ...
  
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• Hepatitis C still ‘major health issue’ in Bolton

  19-12-2016 13:44
  
  HEPATITIS C remains a ‘major public health problem’ in the North West with more than 1,400 people infected in Bolton.
  
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• Warren Gatland not planning imminent return to New Zealand - The Bolton News

  19-12-2016 13:16
  
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  Warren Gatland not planning imminent return to New Zealand
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  Warren Gatland has moved to scotch reports he could leave Wales to seek a return to New Zealand after next summer's British and Irish Lions tour. Former Ireland and Wasps boss Gatland has been Wales coach since 2007 and has insisted he intends to see ...and more »
  
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• Popular hair salon cut above rest at national competition

  19-12-2016 13:14
  
  A HORWICH hair and beauty salon proved to be head and shoulders above the competition in a national hairdressing event.
  
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• Developing an aeroplane that can fly itself

  19-12-2016 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BAE Systems is researching the feasibility of an autonomous aircraft.
  
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• Nearly half of homes sold at development

  19-12-2016 13:10
  
  DEVELOPER Taylor Wimpey has revealed that its Crompton Village Spinning Green development has now sold more than 40 per cent of the homes available.
  
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• Green light for THIRD Greggs to open in town centre

  19-12-2016 12:55
  
  PASTIE fans will be pleased to hear permission has been granted for a new Greggs bakery in Bolton town centre.
  
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• Indian Premier League: England's Jos Buttler and Sam Billings retained for 2017

  19-12-2016 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Jos Buttler and Sam Billings are retained by their Indian Premier League franchises for 2017.
  
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• Elderly woman robbed at cash point

  19-12-2016 09:45
  
  AN elderly woman was robbed while withdrawing cash outside a supermarket in Atherton.
  
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• REVEALED: New planned site for hotly debated council cycle track

  19-12-2016 07:01
  
  A DISUSED piece of land in Kearsley is likely to be the proposed site for Bolton Council’s new cycle track, the Bolton News can reveal.
  
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• REVEALED: New planned site for controversial council cycle track

  19-12-2016 07:01
  
  A DISUSED piece of land in Kearsley is likely to be the proposed site for Bolton Council’s new cycle track, the Bolton News can reveal.
  
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• Businessman left devastated after thieves target his firm and steal £20,000 worth of tools and play equipment

  19-12-2016 07:01
  
  THIEVES raided a Bolton-based business which creates adventure playgrounds for schools and nurseries.
  
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• Taxi row thug jailed for attack

  19-12-2016 07:00
  
  A THUG who attacked a man and two women outside a taxi office in Farnworth has been jailed for six months.
  
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• Firm's £500k charity pledge

  19-12-2016 07:00
  
  A FIRM which has made donations to charity of more than £20,000 is already on target to donate£100,000 over the next year and £500,000 over the next 3-years.
  
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• Cut to opening hours of public counter at Bolton Police Station

  19-12-2016 07:00
  
  VISITORS will have less time to report a crime or seek security advice face-to-face because the opening hours of the front desk at Bolton Central Police Station are being cut.
  
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