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• Fraudsters behind £12m UK-wide scam jailed

  26-06-2017 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fraudsters raised more than £12m by faking letters pretending to be from legitimate contractors.
  
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• Subway digging uncovers 'Pompeii-like scene' in Rome - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 21:29
  
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  Subway digging uncovers 'Pompeii-like scene' in Rome
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  Digging for Rome's new subway has unearthed the charred ruins of an early 3rd-century building and the 1,800-year-old skeleton of a crouching dog that apparently perished in the same blaze that collapsed the structure. Archaeologists said they made the ...and more »
  
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• Heather Watson pulls off impressive win at Eastbourne - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 21:29
  
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  Heather Watson pulls off impressive win at Eastbourne
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  Britain's Heather Watson overcame a top-10 opponent for only the second time in her career by beating defending champion Dominika Cibulkova at Eastbourne. Watson made light of being ranked 117 places lower to knock out world number nine Cibulkova ...and more »
  
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• Bertrand Traore leaves Chelsea for Lyon - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 21:29
  
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  Bertrand Traore leaves Chelsea for Lyon
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  The Burkina Faso international, 21, has spent recent seasons on loan at Dutch clubs Vitesse Arnhem and Ajax and will now move to France on a contract until 2022. Lyon wrote on Twitter: “It is official: Bertrand Traore is Lyonnais! A transfer for 10m ...and more »
  
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• Kyle Edmund stunned by Dan Evans' drug admission - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 20:30
  
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  Kyle Edmund stunned by Dan Evans' drug admission
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  British number two Kyle Edmund admits he was lost for words after hearing his compatriot Dan Evans had failed a drugs test. Evans announced on Friday he had tested positive for cocaine at the Barcelona Open in April and the 27-year-old could now be ...and more »
  
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• Australia rides on Bolton's century to defeat West Indies - Sportstarlive

  26-06-2017 19:34
  
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  Australia rides on Bolton's century to defeat West Indies
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  Nicole Bolton and Beth Mooney put up an opening stand of 171, to guide the Australians to the 204 run target with over 11 overs to spare. Team Sportstar. 26 June, 2017 23:04 IST. “When we were out there that it felt like we were in a dream,” said ...
  ICC Women's World Cup: Nicole Bolton shines as Australia beat West IndiesHindustan Times
  Bolton century gives Australia unblemished start to WC defenc
  
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• Weather warning issued as heavy rain forecast

  26-06-2017 19:25
  
  A WEATHER warning for rain has been issued for tomorrow.
  
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• Charles and Camilla visit site of Manchester atrocity - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 19:17
  
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  Charles and Camilla visit site of Manchester atrocity
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  The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited some of the Arena staff on duty on the night of the Manchester bombing and praised their response to the horror suicide attack. Both royals stood in the half light of the foyer area at the ...and more »
  
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• VIDEO: Man impaled on fence after night out

  26-06-2017 19:11
  
  THIS is the moment a man became impaled on a fence after he decided to take a shortcut on his way home.
  
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• FOX13's Leah Beth Bolton and friends celebrate 20th anniversary of Harry Potter - FOX13 Memphis

  26-06-2017 18:42
  
  FOX13's Leah Beth Bolton and friends celebrate 20th anniversary of Harry Potter
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  FOX13 Traffic Anchor Leah Beth Bolton, in particular, is a big Harry Potter fan. In recognition of the anniversary, she shared photos from a Harry Potter party she had with friends last Halloween. Bolton dressed as Dolores Umbridge, a villain from the ...and more »
  
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• Salford's Niall Evalds signs new deal - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 18:37
  
  Salford's Niall Evalds signs new deal
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  Academy product Niall Evalds has become the latest player to commit his future to Salford. The winger has scored 11 tries in 12 appearances so far this year to leave the Red Devils well placed for a first major trophy since 1976. Salford had already ...and more »
  
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• US Supreme Court partly reinstates Donald Trump's travel ban - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 18:01
  
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  US Supreme Court partly reinstates Donald Trump's travel ban
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  The US Supreme Court is letting a limited version of the Trump administration ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries take effect. The decision represents a victory for President Donald Trump in the biggest legal controversy of his young presidency.
  
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• PICTURES/VIDEO: 100 excellent images from Party in the Park 2017

  26-06-2017 17:34
  
  FAMILIES turned out in their droves for a super-powered community fun day over the weekend.
  
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• 75 men and women heading to Bolton for Strongman 2017 competition - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 17:18
  
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  75 men and women heading to Bolton for Strongman 2017 competition
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  There will be a range of family attractions in the square as well as some of Britain's best showing of their strength. It is free to attend and there will be free town centre parking. There will be 75 men and women from England, Wales and Scotland ...
  
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• 75 men and women heading to Bolton for Strongman 2017 competition

  26-06-2017 17:12
  
  STRONGMAN Bolton will be returning for its seventh year next weekend.
  
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• Bolton observes minute's silence in Victoria Square for victims of Finsbury Park Mosque attack - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 17:07
  
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  Bolton observes minute's silence in Victoria Square for victims of Finsbury Park Mosque attack
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  A silence fell over Bolton this afternoon as people gathered in support of the victims of the attack on Finsbury Park Mosque. Councillors and members of the public gathered in Victoria Square at noon for a minute's silence to remember those affected. Rev.and more »
  
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• VIDEO: Bolton observes minute's silence for victims of Finsbury Park attack

  26-06-2017 17:03
  
  A silence fell over Bolton this afternoon as people gathered in support of the victims of the attack on Finsbury Park Mosque.
  
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• Infrastructure ‘couldn’t cope’ if new championship golf course and massive housing estate built

  26-06-2017 17:03
  
  AN MP says that the borough’s infrastructure “wouldn’t be able to cope” if a new championship golf course and a massive housing estate is built.
  
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• Bolton observes minute's silence for victims of Finsbury Park attack

  26-06-2017 17:03
  
  A silence fell on Bolton this afternoon as people gathered in support of the victims of the attack on Finsbury Park Mosque.
  
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• Bolton boxer Amir Khan calls for communities to unite - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 17:00
  
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  Bolton boxer Amir Khan calls for communities to unite
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  BOXER Amir Khan has called for the nation to unite in the face of terror — and hit out against the so called Islamic State. Speaking on the BBC News, the Bolton boxer said: “There are always a lot more good people like myself. I like to be a role ...
  
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• Boxer Amir Khan calls for unity and hits out at so-called Islamic State

  26-06-2017 16:58
  
  BOXER Amir Khan has called for the nation to unite in the face of terror — and hit out against the so called Islamic State.
  
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• PICTURES: Under 3s learning football skills

  26-06-2017 16:56
  
  COULD these little ones be the next Harry Kane or Toni Duggan? It’s too early to tell, but at this age ‘fun and fundamentals’ are all that matter, according to Mark Parsisson, coach and joint owner of Select Soccer Coaching.
  
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• Public's help needed in crackdown on off road bikes

  26-06-2017 16:49
  
  POLICE are asking for the public’s help in dealing with off road bikes driving on public roads.
  
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• BOLTON LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Third-time lucky for leaders Bradshaw - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 16:29
  
  BOLTON LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Third-time lucky for leaders Bradshaw
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  IT was third-time lucky for Bradshaw after they settled the score with Horwich to remain top of the Bolton League Premiership Division. After suffering two defeats to the Recreation Ground outfit earlier this season, in the Lancashire Knockout and ...
  
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• Frank de Boer named new Crystal Palace manager - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 15:42
  
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  Frank de Boer named new Crystal Palace manager
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  The Dutchman, 47, has signed a three-year deal with the Eagles to succeed Sam Allardyce at Selhurst Park after the former England boss resigned at the end of last season having kept Palace in the Premier League. It's the news you've all been waiting for…and more »
  
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• Warning from GMP over 'pink champagne' MDMA - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 15:16
  
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  Warning from GMP over 'pink champagne' MDMA
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  PEOPLE are being warned of the dangers of a form of MDMA after a man died in hospital. On Saturday four men were taken to hospital after taking a drug that is believed to be known locally as 'pink champagne' or 'magic'. Another five men and a woman ...and more »
  
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• Warning over dangers of lethal 'pink champagne' MDMA drug after man dies

  26-06-2017 15:11
  
  PEOPLE are being warned of the dangers of a form of MDMA after a man died in hospital.
  
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• Two women rescued by firefighters from lift in Royal College of Nursing building

  26-06-2017 15:11
  
  FIREFIGHTERS were called to the Royal College of Nursing in Bolton today to rescue two women from a lift.
  
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• Lee Pearn, of Ashley Avenue, Bolton, died in Royal Bolton Hospital ... - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 14:57
  
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  Lee Pearn, of Ashley Avenue, Bolton, died in Royal Bolton Hospital ...
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  A CORONER has warned of the dangers of Class A drugs after a father died as a result of injecting himself with heroin.and more »
  
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• Nick Anderton: Blackpool sign full-back from Barrow ahead of new League One season

  26-06-2017 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One club Blackpool sign left-back Nick Anderton on a two-year deal from Barrow for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Blackburn man jailed for assaulting woman who later died

  26-06-2017 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An "agitated" Lee Grime left the house in Blackburn when medics told him the police would be called.
  
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• Class Clifton Spring into Cross Cup action - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 13:52
  
  Class Clifton Spring into Cross Cup action
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  CLIFTON became the last team to reach the quarter-finals of the Cross Cup on Sunday with a five-wicket victory over Spring View. The two former Bolton Association sides met at the Wigan club's ground with the hosts posting 144 all out in the first ...
  
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• Holiday time! Factory workers heading to Benidorm in 1973

  26-06-2017 13:36
  
  AT a time when most people thought a holiday in Blackpool was a treat here we see a group of women heading off for warmer climes.
  
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• Help feed homeless thanks to scheme at cafe

  26-06-2017 13:34
  
  A CAFÉ is inviting its customers to pay for a homeless person’s meal when they drop in for a bite to eat or a coffee.
  
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• ALL SMILES: Dental experts visit school to teach good habits

  26-06-2017 13:29
  
  IT was all smiles when young pupils at the Olive School in Bolton were visited by two dental experts to help them learn good habits.
  
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• Lee Pearn, of Ashley Avenue, Bolton, died in Royal Bolton Hospital after taking heroin - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 13:27
  
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  Lee Pearn, of Ashley Avenue, Bolton, died in Royal Bolton Hospital after taking heroin
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  A CORONER has warned of the dangers of Class A drugs after a father died as a result of injecting himself with heroin. Lee Pearn, of Ashley Avenue, Bolton, died in the Royal Bolton Hospital three days after taking the drug intravenously in his leg.
  
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• INQUEST: Much-loved son and father of two died after taking drugs

  26-06-2017 13:26
  
  A CORONER has warned of the dangers of Class A drugs after a father died as a result of injecting himself with heroin.
  
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• University of Bolton receives silver rating in a major new Government evaluation scheme - The Bolton News

  26-06-2017 12:26
  
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  University of Bolton receives silver rating in a major new Government evaluation scheme
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  It has been awarded a silver rating in a major new Government evaluation scheme of university teaching. Bosses said the university prides itself on a being a "teaching-intensive, research-informed institution and this approach has now delivered more ...and more »
  
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• Jay Lynch: AFC Fylde sign Salford City goalkeeper

  26-06-2017 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League club AFC Fylde sign goalkeeper Jay Lynch from Salford City on a two-year deal.
  
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• Adrian Bolton RIP - Vertikal.net

  26-06-2017 11:58
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  Adrian Bolton RIP
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  We have recieved the very sad news that Adrian Bolton, global product manager at Alimak Hek, has died following a road accident this weekend. He was, we understand, returning from Shropshire where he had picked up a new motorbike, compete with ...
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• Bolton businessmen team up to launch digital agency - Bdaily

  26-06-2017 11:28
  
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  Bolton businessmen team up to launch digital agency
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  A Greater Manchester entrepreneur has teamed up with a Bolton-based tender writing company to launch a new multi-service digital agency. Tao Digital Marketing, a partnership between Matt Tomkin and Thornton & Lowe, will provide search engine ...
  
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• Bolton law firm shut down by SRA | Insider Media Ltd - Insider Media

  26-06-2017 11:06
  
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  Bolton law firm shut down by SRA | Insider Media Ltd
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  Bolton-based Coops Law, the successor practice to the controversial Asons Law, has been shut down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).and more »
  
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