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• Family leads tributes to 'wonderful' Luke after suspected overdose - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 18:47
  
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  Family leads tributes to 'wonderful' Luke after suspected overdose
  The Bolton News
  Tributes have been paid to a “funny and chaotic” teenager who died after a suspected Class A drugs overdose at a youth disco. Police believe Luke Campbell-Tapson, 16, had taken MDMA while at the event in Ilfracombe, Devon on Friday night.and more »
  
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• 'Unprecedented' rail investment will pay off soon, promises Transport Secretary - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 17:19
  
  The Bolton News
  'Unprecedented' rail investment will pay off soon, promises Transport Secretary
  The Bolton News
  THE Transport Secretary says Bolton will soon reap the rewards of “unprecedented” investment into the town's rail network. Promised improvements to the capacity of trains between Bolton and Manchester are “happening and happening now”, according to ...
  
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• Aeroplane drug plot pair are jailed (From The Bolton News) - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 16:47
  
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  Aeroplane drug plot pair are jailed (From The Bolton News)
  The Bolton News
  TWO men who conspired with a pilot to fly cocaine and heroin across the channel in a rented aircraft have been given prison sentences totalling 14…and more »
  
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• Routine check uncovered drugs haul on motorway near Lockerbie

  31-05-2017 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A court hears how cannabis worth up to £19,000 was found in the car stopped on the A74(M) near Lockerbie.
  
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• JAILED: Duo who plotted to fly drugs worth £1.5 million over channel in rented aircraft

  31-05-2017 16:43
  
  TWO men who conspired with a pilot to fly cocaine and heroin across the channel in a rented aircraft have been given prison sentences totalling 14 years following an investigation involving the National Crime Agency, Border Force and French authorities.
  
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• Romford's Bolton shocked in county singles - Romford Recorder

  31-05-2017 16:05
  
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  Romford's Bolton shocked in county singles
  Romford Recorder
  It may have only been the first round of the County Men's Singles, but the Bank Holiday bowls bonanza turned up a clash between two of the heavyweights of the Area 7 players. Richard Bolton of Romford is a former county singles champion, but he faced ...
  
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• UPDATE: Street closed by police after multi-vehicle collision

  31-05-2017 15:52
  
  A STREET has been closed as police deal with an incident.
  
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• Get nominating your local heroes for Bolton Sports Awards - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 14:50
  
  The Bolton News
  Get nominating your local heroes for Bolton Sports Awards
  The Bolton News
  The cream of Bolton's sporting crop will be celebrated at the Bolton Active Sports Awards later this year. The awards will be held at the Macron and the closing date for nominations is Thursday, June 15. Organisers are looking to honour Bolton's best ...
  
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• '18 year anniversary of another Graham Taylor miracle' - Watford ... - Hertfordshire Mercury

  31-05-2017 14:41
  
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  '18 year anniversary of another Graham Taylor miracle' - Watford ...
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  Today marks 18 years since Watford's finest day at Wembley, when they beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in the Division One play-off final and earned promotion to ...and more »
  
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• British Airways crisis: What compensation can I get? - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 13:56
  
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  British Airways crisis: What compensation can I get?
  The Bolton News
  OVER the bank holiday weekend, British Airways (BA) suffered a serious systems failure caused by an IT meltdown which left thousands stranded. BA was unable to issue boarding passes, check in baggage, or manoeuvre its aircraft into their assigned ...and more »
  
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• British Airways crisis: What compensation can I get?

  31-05-2017 13:52
  
  OVER the bank holiday weekend, British Airways (BA) suffered a serious systems failure caused by an IT meltdown which left thousands stranded.
  
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• Bolton Octagon launches new vision for £10m revamp - The Stage

  31-05-2017 12:39
  
  The Stage
  Bolton Octagon launches new vision for £10m revamp
  The Stage
  Bolton Octagon has unveiled the latest plans for its £10 million redevelopment to make the building more accessible for audiences and artists. In the largest redevelopment in its 50-year history, the Octagon's building will be enlarged and modernised.and more »
  
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• Brentford vs Bolton: A look back at previous meetings including Andy Carroll jibes and 1992 run-in - getwestlondon

  31-05-2017 12:24
  
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  Brentford vs Bolton: A look back at previous meetings including Andy Carroll jibes and 1992 run-in
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  Brentford will face Bolton again next season after the Trotters' spell in League One was over after just 12 months as they claimed the runners up spot. The two sides have met each other 40 times over the course of the two clubs' histories. Brentford ...
  
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• Bolton candidates clash in General Election hustings debate at ... - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 12:15
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton candidates clash in General Election hustings debate at ...
  The Bolton News
  THE parties standing for election in Bolton's three constituencies went head to head at a hustings event at Bolton Market. The debate, organised by Bolton FM ...
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• Blackpool release 10 players following their promotion to League One

  31-05-2017 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool release 10 players and offer new deals to two following their play-off final win and promotion to League One.
  
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• Ready to Rumble: When Ant and Dec performed at Bolton nightclub

  31-05-2017 10:49
  
  THESE pictures should raise a few smiles among readers of a certain age – not least because they feature two of Britain’s best known celebrity presenters.
  
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• PICTURES: Do you remember this '90s Bolton nightclub - and the day two TV stars came to town?

  31-05-2017 10:49
  
  THESE pictures should raise a few smiles among readers of a certain age – not least because they feature two of Britain’s best known celebrity presenters.
  
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• Major changes planned for 34th annual Bolton Tennis Tournament - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 10:29
  
  The Bolton News
  Major changes planned for 34th annual Bolton Tennis Tournament
  The Bolton News
  A NUMBER of major changes have been implemented for this year's annual Bolton Tennis Tournament. It will not be held at Bolton School's Leverhulme Pavilion for the first time in 34 years and the formats of some of the competitions will be changed.
  
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• Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi 'mostly working alone' in run-up to attack

  31-05-2017 08:51
  
  POLICE investigating the Manchester Arena bombing have revealed Salman Abedi was largely working alone in the run up to the attack.
  
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• Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi 'mostly working alone' before attack

  31-05-2017 08:51
  
  POLICE investigating the Manchester Arena bombing have revealed Salman Abedi was largely working alone in the run up to the attack.
  
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• Gary Madine: Bolton Wanderers striker signs contract until 2019 - BBC - BBC Sport

  31-05-2017 07:12
  
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  Gary Madine: Bolton Wanderers striker signs contract until 2019 - BBC
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers striker Gary Madine signs a new two-year deal after his side's promotion to the Championship.
  Bolton Wanderers | Madine Signs Two Year DealVitalfootball
  Done Deal: Bolton Wanderers secure deal for striker | Football ...Football League World
  Gary Madine signs two-year contract with Bolton - Football - Sporting ...Sportinglife.comall 5 news articles »
  
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• Woman accused of causing pensioner's death by careless driving

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  A WOMAN has appeared before Bolton magistrates accused of causing the death of a pensioner by careless driving.
  
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• Town's first LGBT bar 'Mansion' to open at former nightclub venue

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  A NEW venue in Bolton is preparing to open its doors and heart to the LGBT community.
  
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• Token delight for Walmsley Primary School, Bolton

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  WALMSLEY CP school has been presented with £500 after winning the ‘Green Token Giving scheme’ which runs at the Astley Bridge Asda store.
  
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• Plans to demolish old school building withdrawn

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  AN application to demolish an old school building steeped in history has been withdrawn.
  
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• Motorist who sped at 70mph & jumped red lights while banned from driving is spared jail - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  The Bolton News
  Motorist who sped at 70mph & jumped red lights while banned from driving is spared jail
  The Bolton News
  A DRIVER who crashed a car into a central reservation after speeding along a busy Bolton road at around 70mph has been given a suspended prison sentence. Joshua Allan Thompson, aged 22, of Pimlott Road, Hall i'th' Wood, was given an eight-month ...and more »
  
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• Motorist who sped at 70mph & jumped red lights while banned from driving is spared jail

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  A DRIVER who crashed a car into a central reservation after speeding along a busy Bolton road at around 70mph has been given a suspended prison sentence.
  
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• LOOKING BACK - 2 views of a lesser-pictured part of town

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  WE decided to feature an area of Bolton that perhaps gets a little coverage in Looking Back than some other areas do.
  
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• Late night journey for Coopers

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  IN less than two weeks’ time hundreds of fundraisers will be taking to the streets to support Bolton Hospice.
  
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• How a listening ear and jelly babies helped victims and staff cope after terror attack - The Bolton News

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  How a listening ear and jelly babies helped victims and staff cope after terror attack
  The Bolton News
  A CHAPLAIN who helped staff and patients in Bolton following the Manchester attack has spoken of her experience. Catherine Binns, deputy head chaplain at The Royal Bolton Hospital, was called to the hospital just before 1am on Tuesday to provide a ...and more »
  
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• How a listening ear and jelly babies helped victims and staff cope after terror attack

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  A CHAPLAIN who helped staff and patients in Bolton following the Manchester attack has spoken of her experience.
  
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• 'Hot Vimto from the Milk Bar' - Memories of growing up around Bolton

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  HOW lovely it was to hear from one of our readers who knows the Little Hulton and Walkden areas so well.
  
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• 'Hot Vimto from the Milk Bar' - Little Hulton memories

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  HOW lovely it was to hear from one of our readers who knows the Little Hulton and Walkden areas so well.
  
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• Fundraising cousin of late blind man runs 15 marathons in a year

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  THE cousin of a man who died suddenly last year has run 15 marathons in 12 months.
  
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• Fundraisers getting ready for Midnight Memories walk

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  IN less than two weeks’ time hundreds of fundraisers will be taking to the streets to support Bolton Hospice.
  
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• Full steam ahead at Bolton Steam Museum

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  IT was full steam ahead as Bolton Steam Museum opened its doors to show off its historic engines in all their glory.
  
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• Development controversies top agenda in key Bolton West seat

  31-05-2017 07:03
  
  In the last of our constituency profiles ahead of the General Election, we look at the issues being raised by candidates in the marginal seat of Bolton West.
  
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• Pink balloons fill the sky to pay tribute to victims of Manchester attack

  31-05-2017 07:02
  
  DOZENS of pink balloons filled the sky to pay tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack on Sunday.
  
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• Patient access to mental health treatment must improve, says health official

  31-05-2017 07:02
  
  MORE work needs to be done to improve patient access to mental health professionals despite recent improvements, a health official has claimed.
  
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• Police want public to 'ACT' now to help prevent terrorism

  31-05-2017 07:01
  
  POLICE are urging people to contact them with any concerns about possible terrorist activity.
  
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• General Election candidates: Bolton West

  31-05-2017 07:00
  
  WE continue our look at candidates standing in the forthcoming General Election with a focus on the Bolton West ward.
  
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• GUILTY: Thug who attacked pensioner in pub toilets

  31-05-2017 06:08
  
  A THUG who attacked a pensioner in the toilets of a Bolton pub has been convicted of his manslaughter.
  
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• Bolton's 4 Most Wanted - May 31, 2017

  31-05-2017 06:00
  
  EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects.
  
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