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• Three vehicle crash causes delays on M60 near Bolton

  25-01-2017 22:06
  
  A THREE vehicle crash near Bolton caused major delays on the M60 this evening.
  
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• Lancashire County Council One Connect: £2m probe into contract

  25-01-2017 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police probe into allegations of financial irregularities at a council costs almost £2m.
  
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• Family devastated by theft of campervan momento at 'wonderful' mum's graveside

  25-01-2017 19:32
  
  CALLOUS THIEVES have left a family heartbroken after stealing a special graveside tribute to a ‘wonderful’ mum.
  
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• Trust probes Burnley and Wigan ambulance delay deaths

  25-01-2017 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men died while waiting for ambulances which were stuck at hospitals, trust confirms.
  
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• Nelson slavery trial: Jury fails to reach verdict

  25-01-2017 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A jury fails to reach a verdict in the trial of a man accused of forcing a Polish couple into slave labour.
  
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• PICTURES: David Bowie the first artist to be honoured with set of stamps

  25-01-2017 15:51
  
  A set of special stamps are to be issued to honour musician David Bowie.
  
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• Arrest after man dies in Fleetwood birthday road death

  25-01-2017 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested after a man died when he was struck by a car while celebrating his wife's birthday.
  
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• Tom Smith: Lancashire all-rounder and former captain forced to retire at 31

  25-01-2017 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire all-rounder Tom Smith announces his retirement at the age of 31 after a series of injury problems.
  
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• Bolton fans 'stand up for Ken' with petition to get sacked Southend United groundsman his job back - Telegraph.co.uk

  25-01-2017 13:28
  
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  Bolton fans 'stand up for Ken' with petition to get sacked Southend United groundsman his job back
  Telegraph.co.uk
  Hundreds of Bolton Wanderers fans have begun a petition to get sacked Southend United groundsman Ken Hare reinstated, following the postponed match between the two sides last weekend. Hare, who had served the club for 27 years, was held ...and more »
  
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• Former homeless woman talks in Parliament about Preston charity

  25-01-2017 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former prisoner is to talk to MPs about what can be done to help prevent inmates from becoming homeless upon release.
  
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• Accrington street sweeper avoids bags of rubbish

  25-01-2017 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mechanical street sweeper is caught on CCTV driving around rubbish they were sent to clear up.
  
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• They were off to see the wizard — in 1992!

  25-01-2017 13:16
  
  THIS band of brave explorers are pictured about to set off on the yellow brick road in search of stage success.
  
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• Bankruptcy fear after Hy-Fly Preesall bird flu outbreak

  25-01-2017 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of a Lancashire farm where a strain of bird flu has been found fears it could wipe out his business.
  
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• Robert Snodgrass: Hull accept bid in the region of £10m from Burnley

  25-01-2017 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull City accept a bid in the region of £10m from Burnley for Scottish midfielder Robert Snodgrass.
  
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• Recognise any of these smiling faces of school children in Bolton? - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 12:41
  
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  Recognise any of these smiling faces of school children in Bolton?
  The Bolton News
  It was brought into our offices by reader Glenys Poole in the hope other readers will recognise themselves on the photograph and get in touch. “It would be lovely to make contact again,” says Glenys. This was a photograph taken at Roscoe Fold CE School ...and more »
  
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• Recognise any of these smiling faces of school children in Bolton?

  25-01-2017 12:41
  
  A HAPPY bunch of children pose for their class picture.
  
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• PICTURE OF THE DAY: Late sunshine in the park - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 12:36
  
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  PICTURE OF THE DAY: Late sunshine in the park
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  If you have a picture you would like to have published, email it with your contact details to [email protected] with The Bolton News in the subject heading. 0 comments. Most popular. See more stories. Most popular. See more stories. Comments.and more »
  
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• PICTURE OF THE DAY: Late sunshine in the park

  25-01-2017 12:33
  
  Reader Roy Higson took this super picture of late afternoon sunshine in Queens Park.
  
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• Man who lived in tent in churchyard with pregnant partner jailed

  25-01-2017 12:30
  
  A MAN who had lived in a tent found himself in trouble with the law after moving to Blackpool to try to start a new life.
  
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• 18 shocking pictures that show fly-tipping is not a new phenomenon

  25-01-2017 11:59
  
  THIS week’s Looking Back gallery is a load of old rubbish – literally.
  
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• 'Most wanted' man makes contact with police

  25-01-2017 11:58
  
  A MAN who appeared in the Most Wanted gallery has made contact with officers.
  
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• Approval given for multi-storey car park with more than 1,000 spaces

  25-01-2017 11:56
  
  A MULTI-storey car park providing more than 1,000 spaces can be built to serve a business park.
  
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• High-flier is a real legal eagle - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 11:54
  
  High-flier is a real legal eagle
  The Bolton News
  High-flier Claire Higham has qualified as a solicitor after completing her training contract with Bolton firm KBL. Claire was admitted to the roll of solicitors on January 3 and will stay on at KBL working alongside head of department, Charlotte Beck ...
  
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• High-flier is a real legal eagle

  25-01-2017 11:49
  
  A LAW society trainee of the year is celebrating yet again.
  
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• 9 ways you can help keep elderly loved ones from being exploited

  25-01-2017 11:46
  
  FAMILIES are being urged to help their elderly relatives spot the signs of financial abuse and take steps themselves to stop criminals taking advantage of their loved ones.
  
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• Dave Ryding: British skier claims fourth top-10 World Cup finish

  25-01-2017 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's Dave Ryding claims his fourth top-10 finish of the World Cup season in the Schladming night slalom in Austria.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers linked with transfer move for Preston striker Eoin ... - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 09:40
  
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  Bolton Wanderers linked with transfer move for Preston striker Eoin ...
  The Bolton News
  WANDERERS are thought to be seeking alternatives to a Sammy Ameobi return, and have been linked with a loan move for Preston North End's Eoin…
  Bolton Wanderers eyeing move for Championship forward as ...Football League Worldall 4 news articles »
  
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• BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Dumbarton hits last-minute winner - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 08:02
  
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  BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Dumbarton hits last-minute winner
  The Bolton News
  KARL Dumbarton was the toast of Deane FC after his late winner secured all three points against Church Reds FC in Division Two of the Bolton at Home Sunday League to keep their faint title hopes alive. After Bolton Council's decision to call off all ...
  
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• Coach predicts big year ahead for Bolton Metro Swim Squad - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:46
  
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  Coach predicts big year ahead for Bolton Metro Swim Squad
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON Metro Swim Squad is "going places", according to head coach Mike Robinson, who has been buoyed by an unprecedented set of results in 2016. The high-performance team, which includes the best young swimmers from the town's clubs, enjoyed a ...
  
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• TfGM confirm work on skylink at new Bolton interchange could start ... - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:04
  
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  TfGM confirm work on skylink at new Bolton interchange could start ...
  The Bolton News
  WORK is poised to begin on a state-of-the-art 'skylink' bridge at the new Bolton interchange.and more »
  
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• Real life Indiana Jones drops into Bolton to inspire young writers - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Real life Indiana Jones drops into Bolton to inspire young writers
  The Bolton News
  Egyptologist-turned-author Rob Lloyd Jones spoke about his search for ancient tombs during his visit to St Mary's RC Primary School in Horwich and Haslam Park Primary in Deane. A total of 330 youngsters were entertained by his stories of exploration ...and more »
  
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• People in Bolton will no longer be exempt from paying council tax ... - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:04
  
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  People in Bolton will no longer be exempt from paying council tax ...
  The Bolton News
  RESIDENTS who have been exempt from paying council tax will start having to pay the charge from this April.and more »
  
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• People in Bolton no longer exempt from paying council tax under new changes - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  People in Bolton no longer exempt from paying council tax under new changes
  The Bolton News
  RESIDENTS who have been exempt from paying council tax will start having to pay the charge from this April. Town hall chiefs say they are being forced to make changes to the council tax support scheme, meaning that people of working age who previously ...and more »
  
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• Good report from health watchdog for Bolton Hospice - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Good report from health watchdog for Bolton Hospice
  The Bolton News
  A BOLTON charity has been given the thumbs up by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors from the health watchdog spent two days at Bolton Hospice in September to assess the facilities and talk to patients, family members, management, staff and ...and more »
  
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• Air we go with skylink at £48m transport hub - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Air we go with skylink at £48m transport hub
  The Bolton News
  WORK is poised to begin on a state-of-the-art 'skylink' bridge at the new Bolton interchange. Latest images show the foundations for the bridge are in place and development of the walkway is imminent. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is working ...and more »
  
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• Tasty changes – including new ethical coffee from Peru – at shop

  25-01-2017 07:03
  
  A CAFE has made some tasty changes in the shape of new staff uniforms and signs and introducing a type of ethical coffee.
  
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• Good report from health watchdog for Bolton Hospice

  25-01-2017 07:03
  
  A BOLTON charity has been given the thumbs up by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  
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• CCTV to keep watch at community garden after thefts and vandalism

  25-01-2017 07:03
  
  A COMMUNITY garden is to install round the clock CCTV cameras after being targeted by thieves and vandals.
  
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• Tributes to Burnden Park disaster survivor who died aged 102

  25-01-2017 07:02
  
  TRIBUTES have been made to “passionate” Bolton Wanderers fan Phyllis Robb – one of the last survivors of the Burnden Park disaster.
  
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• Real life Indiana Jones drops into Bolton to inspire young writers

  25-01-2017 07:02
  
  A REAL-life Indiana Jones travelled to Bolton to share his adventures with children.
  
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• People in Bolton no longer exempt from paying council tax under new changes

  25-01-2017 07:02
  
  RESIDENTS who have been exempt from paying council tax will start having to pay the charge from this April.
  
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• Decision on multi-million pound health funding delayed - This Is Lancashire

  25-01-2017 07:02
  
  Decision on multi-million pound health funding delayed
  This Is Lancashire
  BOLTON will have to wait another month before finding out if it has been awarded a multi-million pound fund to help overhaul health services. This year the town is expected to see plans put in motion to reform the way care is delivered to homes, GP ...and more »
  
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• Decision on multi-million pound health funding delayed

  25-01-2017 07:02
  
  BOLTON will have to wait another month before finding out if it has been awarded a multi-million pound fund to help overhaul health services.
  
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• Children reach for their goals after being put through paces by Paralympian

  25-01-2017 07:02
  
  YOUNGSTERS were put through their paces by Paralympic silver medallist Michael Churm when he went back to school to inspire the next generation of athletes.
  
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• Air we go with skylink at £48m transport hub

  25-01-2017 07:02
  
  WORK is poised to begin on a state-of-the-art ‘skylink’ bridge at the new Bolton interchange.
  
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• Teachers' union identifies worst-hit schools under Government plans to change funding formula - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:01
  
  The Bolton News
  Teachers' union identifies worst-hit schools under Government plans to change funding formula
  The Bolton News
  SCHOOLS which will lose out the most in Bolton under proposed Government funding changes have been revealed by a teachers' trade union. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) says that under the plans, schools in Bolton will be worse off by ...and more »
  
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• Teachers' union identifies worst-hit schools under Government plans to change funding formula

  25-01-2017 07:01
  
  SCHOOLS which will lose out the most in Bolton under proposed Government funding changes have been revealed by a teachers’ trade union.
  
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• Teachers' union identifies the worst hit schools in Bolton under ... - The Bolton News

  25-01-2017 07:01
  
  The Bolton News
  Teachers' union identifies the worst hit schools in Bolton under ...
  The Bolton News
  SCHOOLS which will lose out the most in Bolton under proposed Government funding changes have been revealed by a teachers' trade union.and more »
  
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• Work starts on £2.9 million town centre development

  25-01-2017 06:31
  
  BUILDING work is under way on a multi-million-pound development at a derelict site near Bolton town centre.
  
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