Bolton news

• WATCH: Brazen thief caught on CCTV making off on teen's £600 mountain bike

  05-04-2017 19:21
  
  A THIEF was caught on CCTV stealing a mountain bike from outside a barber’s shop while its teenage owner was having a haircut.
  
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• Oxford United v Fleetwood Town

  05-04-2017 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Wednesday's League One game between Oxford United and Fleetwood Town.
  
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• Calls for local authority to run ALL schools after flagship college's damning report

  05-04-2017 17:14
  
  THE ‘failing’ UTC Bolton proves that all schools could be brought back under local authority control, according to a leading teachers’ trade unionist.
  
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• Shia LaBeouf film Man Down makes £7 in opening weekend

  05-04-2017 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  War movie Man Down was released on Friday and made the equivalent of one adult cinema ticket.
  
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• Amazonia adventure playground in The Vaults, The Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton, wants to give away play area - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 16:09
  
  The Bolton News
  Amazonia adventure playground in The Vaults, The Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton, wants to give away play area
  The Bolton News
  A CHILDREN'S adventure playground is to get a brand new soft play area for toddlers later this month — and the one it is replacing is looking for a new home. Amazonia, based at The Market Place, in Bolton town centre, will upgrade from the largely ...and more »
  
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• Van damaged in suspected arson

  05-04-2017 15:55
  
  A FIRE which damaged a van, car and wheelie bin is believed to have been started deliberately last night.
  
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• GIVEAWAY: Children's adventure play equipment free to good home

  05-04-2017 14:58
  
  A CHILDREN’S adventure playground is to get a brand new soft play area for toddlers later this month — and the one it is replacing is looking for a new home.
  
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• The Tenant of Wildfell Hall review at Octagon Theatre, Bolton – 'a sure-footed adaptation' - The Stage

  05-04-2017 14:21
  
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall review at Octagon Theatre, Bolton – 'a sure-footed adaptation'
  The Stage
  Phoebe Pryce and Michael Peavoy in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall at Octagon Theatre, Bolton. Photo: Richard Davenport. Reviews · Theatre. by Chris Bartlett - Apr 5, 2017. Tweet This · Share Now. Youngest Bronte sister Anne is considered by many these ...
  
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• Oh no! 36 baby names that could become extinct in 2017

  05-04-2017 14:10
  
  A SHORTAGE of baby Dereks, Traceys or Roys means a number of names now face extinction. 
  
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• Preston A59 deaths: Man to face dangerous driving charges

  05-04-2017 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is summonsed to appear in court over the deaths of a woman and a teenager on the A59
  
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• #eggxit debate over Cadbury dropping word 'Easter' from annual egg hunt rumbles on

  05-04-2017 14:05
  
  A fierce debate over a National Trust and Cadbury Easter egg hunt has prompted ridicule from commentators.
  
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• Decision due on controversial plans for glass partition between councillors and public

  05-04-2017 13:33
  
  A DECISION is expected on controversial plans to erect a glass partition between councillors and the public.
  
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• Firefighters past and present celebrate 50 years of fire station in Bolton - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 13:11
  
  Firefighters past and present celebrate 50 years of fire station in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  It has been at the heart of the community serving and protecting Bolton for 50 years. Firefighters past and present have celebrated the milestone in Bolton North Fire Station's history. The station opened its doors on Thursday, March 30, 1967. Fifty ...and more »
  
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• Lancashire County Council elections: How will national issues affect the vote?

  05-04-2017 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A look at Lancashire's political make-up and its issues as voters prepare to go to the polls in May.
  
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• Do you recognise ex-pat Allan’s mystery love?

  05-04-2017 12:57
  
  DOES anyone know the girl in this photograph?
  
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• PICTURE OF THE DAY: Stunning colours over Winter Hill

  05-04-2017 12:53
  
  THIS terrific picture of the sunset over Winter Hill seen from Leverhulme Park was taken by reader Chris Banks.
  
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• Spectacular production of Miss Saigon a sell-out hit

  05-04-2017 12:51
  
  A SPECTACULAR production of Miss Saigon was a sell-out success in Bolton.
  
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• Firefighters past and present celebrate 50 years of fire station in Bolton

  05-04-2017 12:44
  
  It has been at the heart of the community serving and protecting Bolton for 50 years.
  
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• Roly the donkey to lead Palm Sunday Walk

  05-04-2017 12:43
  
  ROLY the donkey will be leading a special Palm Sunday procession in Harwood.
  
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• Councillors approve Vertu's new Farnell Jaguar Land Rover site in Bolton - AM-online

  05-04-2017 12:37
  
  AM-online
  Councillors approve Vertu's new Farnell Jaguar Land Rover site in Bolton
  AM-online
  Vertu Motors' plans for a new Jaguar Land Rover dealership, under its Farnell brand, has been approved by councillors. More than 70 jobs will be created when a car showroom relocates to a new base in Bolton after Bolton Council approved plans for the ...and more »
  
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• Bolton News delivered to Switzerland, but where have you read our 150th edition? - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 12:17
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton News delivered to Switzerland, but where have you read our 150th edition?
  The Bolton News
  SCENIC: Noel Butterworth with his daughter Liah aged 8 reading The Bolton News souvenir 150th edition in Morges, Switzerland by the side of Lake Geneva with the Swiss and French Alps in the background. / Matthew Taylor. 1 comment. WORD of our 150th ...and more »
  
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• Bolton News delivered to Switzerland, but where have you read our 150th edition?

  05-04-2017 12:16
  
  WORD of our 150th anniversary has spread far and wide.
  
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• Phil Parkinson: Bolton Wanderers boss wants focus in League One promotion push - BBC Sport

  05-04-2017 11:41
  
  BBC Sport
  Phil Parkinson: Bolton Wanderers boss wants focus in League One promotion push
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers cannot become complacent in the push for League One promotion, says manager Phil Parkinson. Mark Beevers scored an injury-time winner at Southend on Tuesday as second-placed Wanderers moved seven points clear of Fleetwood in ...
  Parky pleased with his men's pride and pointsThe Bolton News
  League One round-up: Bolton seal late win at SouthendSkySports
  Match report: Southend Un
  
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• Police still searching for 'danger' dog involved in Bolton attack - Manchester Evening News

  05-04-2017 11:24
  
  Manchester Evening News
  Police still searching for 'danger' dog involved in Bolton attack
  Manchester Evening News
  Police continue to search for a dog involved in an attack on two people in Bolton. A man and a woman were injured after five dogs became dangerously out of control in Queens Park, Chorley New Road, on Sunday. Armed officers were scrambled to Deane ...and more »
  
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• Bolton Go Ten Points Clear - Vitalfootball

  05-04-2017 11:14
  
  Bolton Go Ten Points Clear
  Vitalfootball
  Bolton are now ten points clear of third place for now after Mark Beevers struck in injury time to put us on the brink of promotion. It is actually possible that we could seal the deal on Saturday. But for that to happen, we need Oxford to win tonight ...
  
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• Bolton cricket clubs sign up to All Stars scheme to attract youngsters - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 09:49
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton cricket clubs sign up to All Stars scheme to attract youngsters
  The Bolton News
  FIFTEEN local cricket clubs have signed up to a new national initiative aimed at increasing participation in local cricket. The All Stars scheme has been set up by the sport's governing body, the England and Wales Cricket Board, and is aimed at getting ...and more »
  
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• GALLERY: Harwood through the ages

  05-04-2017 09:41
  
  THIS week we take a look at pictures of Harwood through the ages.
  
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• Bolton skeleton rider Thomas has Olympic medal in his sights - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 08:27
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton skeleton rider Thomas has Olympic medal in his sights
  The Bolton News
  JACK Thomas genuinely believes he can win gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics – but the Westhoughton slider knows the hard work starts now if he is to back up his bold claim. The 26-year-old enjoyed a lacklustre finale to his debut World Cup season, ...
  
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• Webster sends cheeky message to ex-Millwall pal Beevers after late Bolton win - News At Den

  05-04-2017 07:06
  
  News At Den
  Webster sends cheeky message to ex-Millwall pal Beevers after late Bolton win
  News At Den
  MARK Beevers may have left Millwall almost a year ago, but he hasn't been forgotten by his ex-team-mates. And it's unlikely he will be if he keeps popping up with the crucial goals for Bolton that are also helping the Lions' promotion bid. Southend ...and more »
  
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• University Technical College UTC Bolton has been placed in special measures - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  University Technical College UTC Bolton has been placed in special measures
  The Bolton News
  Bolton UTC has been placed into special measures after Ofsted inspectors found it inadequate in all areas. Senior leaders told The Bolton News that “immediate action” has been taken by governors and high-profile educationalists have been drafted in to ...and more »
  
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• Sweet-toothed staff raise more than £5000 for hospice with tuck shop sales - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Sweet-toothed staff raise more than £5000 for hospice with tuck shop sales
  The Bolton News
  Sweet-toothed staff at a social housing charity have raised more than £5,000 for Bolton Hospice. The Bolton at Home employees ran office tuck shops selling snacks donated by their colleagues. Shirley Ainscow, payroll manager at the Waters Meeting ...and more »
  
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• Flagship school in special measures after inspectors found it inadequate in all areas - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Flagship school in special measures after inspectors found it inadequate in all areas
  The Bolton News
  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. A GOVERNMENT flagship school has been classed as failing by the education watchdog. Bolton UTC has been placed into special measures after Ofsted inspectors found it ...
  UTC that 'knocked pupils' aspirations' put in special measuresSchools Weekall 1 news articles »
  
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• filmmaker goes behind the scenes to capture life on set - The Bolton News

  05-04-2017 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  filmmaker goes behind the scenes to capture life on set
  The Bolton News
  HAVE you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes during the shooting of a film? A filmmaker from Bolton is set to reveal all in his first feature length documentary. Tony Sabanskis is looking to get his big break with his Independent Dream, ...and more »
  
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• Sweet-toothed staff raise more than £5,000 for hospice with tuck shop sales

  05-04-2017 07:03
  
  Sweet-toothed staff at a social housing charity have raised more than £5,000 for Bolton Hospice.
  
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• Quiz contestant wins £15,000 jackpot by cracking code on TV show

  05-04-2017 07:03
  
  A QUIZ show enthusiast is £15,000 richer after successfully cracking the puzzles on BBC One’s The Code.
  
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• Play about suffragette — infamously connected to fire at Lord Leverhulme’s Bolton house — to take to stage

  05-04-2017 07:03
  
  A PLAY about the life of suffragette Edith Rigby, whose name became infamously connected to a fire at Lord Leverhulme’s house in Bolton, is set to take to the stage at this year’s International Edinburgh Festival.
  
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• New luxury car dealership to create more than 70 jobs

  05-04-2017 07:03
  
  MORE than 70 jobs will be created when a car showroom relocates to a new base.
  
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• Mills where people once worked and families now live

  05-04-2017 07:03
  
  THESE two photographs show a scene that will be familiar to many of our readers.
  
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