Bolton news

• Father of UK woman fighting IS praises her 'passion'

  17-02-2017 22:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  But Philip Taylor praises daughter Kimberley for her passion "about the injustices of this world".
  
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• 30 jobs set to go at building firm

  17-02-2017 19:26
  
  APPROXIMATELY 30 staff will lose their jobs at a Westhoughton builders.
  
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• Reports of fire at popular chip shop

  17-02-2017 19:11
  
  "We saw smoke all over the place."
  
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• Peregrine falcon found dead in Lytham St Annes 'shot with pellet'

  17-02-2017 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bird, which is a protected species, was found dead on a church roof, police say.
  
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• VIDEO: Man interviewed under caution after shocking road rage incident

  17-02-2017 18:40
  
  POLICE investigating a road rage attack on the motorway in Eccles have interviewed a man.
  
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• Exercise fans celebrate popular workout class' milestone

  17-02-2017 18:09
  
  EXERCISE fans turned out in record numbers to celebrate a popular workout class.
  
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• TV star Vernon joins celebrity edition of historic Boat Race

  17-02-2017 17:46
  
  BOLTON broadcaster Vernon Kay will be one of the famous faces sticking his oar in for the inaugural Celebrity Boat Race.
  
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• Singer Peter Skellern dies aged 69 after battle with brain cancer

  17-02-2017 17:04
  
  FORMER pop star Peter Skellern has died aged 69, his family have announced.
  
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• Fresh appeal for information over body found more than 4 years ago

  17-02-2017 16:53
  
  DETECTIVES investigating a mystery body found more than four years ago have launched a fresh appeal for information.
  
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• VIDEOS: UKIP'S Nigel Farage: 'I knew we would win Brexit vote after Bolton speech'

  17-02-2017 16:42
  
  FORMER UKIP leader Nigel Farage says a campaign speech in Bolton was the moment he knew Britain would vote to leave the EU.
  
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• Ukip are holding their conference in Bolton today - here are seven things you should know - Manchester Evening News

  17-02-2017 14:34
  
  Manchester Evening News
  Ukip are holding their conference in Bolton today - here are seven things you should know
  Manchester Evening News
  The purple Ukip army has rolled into town… and there are a few incredible sights to behold. The party are hoping to make inroads in Greater Manchester and their new leader Paul Nuttall is also seeking election in the north - although this week has ...
  UKIP leader Paul Nuttall faces party conference in BoltonITV News
  UKIP leader Paul Nuttall in Bol
  
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• 22-year-old arrested over fire at church

  17-02-2017 12:44
  
  Police have made an arrest following a fire at a church in Salford.
  
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• Blackpool man jailed for child sex offences

  17-02-2017 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The offences were uncovered by detectives investigating the murder of a teenager who went missing in 2003.
  
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• PICTURE OF THE DAY: A misty afternoon

  17-02-2017 09:59
  
  THIS moody picture of a misty afternoon at Rockhaven Castle above Horwich was taken by reader Paul Matthews of Lostock.
  
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• PICTURE OF THE DAY:

  17-02-2017 09:59
  
  THIS moody picture of a misty afternoon at Rockhaven Castle above Horwich was taken by reader Paul Matthews of Lostock.
  
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• Little Plumpton fracking protest: Five men and a woman arrested

  17-02-2017 09:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six anti-fracking protesters are arrested on suspicion of public order offences.
  
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• Three weeks of roadwork delays

  17-02-2017 09:57
  
  DRIVERS are being warned about diversions around Ainsworth while road improvement works are carried out.
  
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• Bradford v Bolton preview - SkySports

  17-02-2017 09:44
  
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  Bradford v Bolton preview
  SkySports
  Stuart McCall has the option of handing on-loan defender Kevin Toner his first appearance as Bradford face Bolton. Toner, a deadline-day loan arrival from Aston Villa, played in the City reserves' 1-0 defeat to Walsall on Wednesday. The Bantams, who ...and more »
  
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• Barry Gillard, from Deane, Bolton, sentenced for stealing from his own mum - The Bolton News

  17-02-2017 09:07
  
  The Bolton News
  Barry Gillard, from Deane, Bolton, sentenced for stealing from his own mum
  The Bolton News
  AN addict who started using drugs from the age of 10 stole over £100 from his own mother. At Bolton Crown Court, Barry Gillard, now aged 37, received a suspended prison sentence and was ordered to undertake a course of rehabilitation. He initially took ...and more »
  
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• Bolton University chiefs to help open new free school in Yorkshire - The Bolton News

  17-02-2017 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton University chiefs to help open new free school in Yorkshire
  The Bolton News
  A NEW educational trust to help young people from deprived areas enter careers in medicine, healthcare, science, engineering and technology is being set up with the help of a leading figure from the University of Bolton. Dr Zubair Hanslot, the provost ...
  
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• VIDEO: Thousands of streets safer with 20mph limit after £500,00 scheme

  17-02-2017 07:03
  
  ALMOST 2,500 residential streets in Bolton now have a 20mph speed limit, thanks to a £500,000 scheme to make communities safer.
  
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• University chiefs to open new free school

  17-02-2017 07:03
  
  A NEW educational trust to help young people from deprived areas enter careers in medicine, healthcare, science, engineering and technology is being set up with the help of a leading figure from the University of Bolton.
  
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• University chiefs help to open new free school in Yorkshire

  17-02-2017 07:03
  
  A NEW educational trust to help young people from deprived areas enter careers in medicine, healthcare, science, engineering and technology is being set up with the help of a leading figure from the University of Bolton.
  
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• UKIP leader in town for party conference amid Hillsborough row

  17-02-2017 07:03
  
  UKIP’S under-fire leader will take the stage at the party’s national conference in Bolton today.
  
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• Thousands of streets safer with 20mph limit after £500,00 scheme

  17-02-2017 07:03
  
  ALMOST 2,500 residential streets in Bolton now have a 20mph speed limit, thanks to a £500,000 scheme to make communities safer.
  
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• Fan reveals incredible mini-library of Wanderers newspaper cuttings

  17-02-2017 07:03
  
  A BOLTON Wanderers fan has unveiled his unique collection of cuttings that charts the past 30 years of his beloved club’s history.
  
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• Hospice trustee reaches 35 years of service to the NHS

  17-02-2017 07:02
  
  A HOSPICE trustee has recently reached 35 years of service at the NHS.
  
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• Headteacher's faith in humanity restored after community rallies to help burgled school

  17-02-2017 07:02
  
  THE headteacher of a school which was targeted by burglars says she has had her faith restored in humanity after the community pledged to raise money to cover the thefts.
  
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• Former journalist signs deal to see latest novel published worldwide

  17-02-2017 07:02
  
  A FORMER journalist has signed a deal that will see his latest novel published in paperback worldwide.
  
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• Drug addict since age of 10 stole over £100 from his own mother

  17-02-2017 07:02
  
  AN addict who started using drugs from the age of 10 stole over £100 from his own mother.
  
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• Children have a wizard time on stage

  17-02-2017 07:02
  
  YOUNG thespians enjoyed the magic of being on stage.
  
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• Addict who started taking drugs aged 10 stole money from his own mum

  17-02-2017 07:02
  
  AN addict who started using drugs from the age of 10 stole over £100 from his own mother.
  
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• 14 Bolton School sixth formers offered Oxbridge courses

  17-02-2017 07:02
  
  A PLACE at two of the world’s leading universities awaits students from Bolton.
  
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• Calls grow for council to show proof of Asons £300,000 grant spending

  17-02-2017 06:31
  
  BOLTON Council has been urged to release evidence of how a £300,000 grant given to Asons Solicitors was spent.
  
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• Regeneration project WILL go ahead, residents promised

  17-02-2017 06:08
  
  THE multi-million pound regeneration of Farnworth town centre will go ahead, frustrated residents have been promised.
  
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• Regeneration project WILL go ahead, residents are promised

  17-02-2017 06:08
  
  THE multi-million pound regeneration of Farnworth town centre will go ahead, frustrated residents have been promised.
  
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