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• Warwickshire v Lancashire: Andy Umeed century offers Bears hope at Edgbaston

  27-06-2017 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Umeed bats all day in making 103 not out against Lancashire to offer Warwickshire hope of a first-innings lead at Edgbaston.
  
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• Bradley Dack: Blackburn Rovers sign Gillingham midfielder for £750,000

  27-06-2017 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn sign midfielder Bradley Dack for £750,000 from League One rivals Gillingham on an initial three-year contract.
  
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• Don't press paws: Pensioner and rescue dog make small screen debut

  27-06-2017 19:10
  
  A PENSIONER and her adorable rescue dog will be the stars of the show on prime time TV tonight. 
  
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• COMPETITION: Win tickets to Radiohead's gig at Manchester Emirates Old Trafford

  27-06-2017 19:04
  
  FRESH from Glastonbury, rock band Radiohead are gearing up for one night at Manchester Emirates Old Trafford.
  
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• Roads cordoned off after gas tank on lorry dislodges

  27-06-2017 18:39
  
  ROADS around a Westhoughton industrial estate were cordoned off following a gas leak yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Roads cordoned off after gas tank on lorry dislodged

  27-06-2017 18:39
  
  ROADS around a Westhoughton industrial estate were cordoned off following a gas leak yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Erico Sousa: Accrington Stanley sign winger while Terry Gornell leaves

  27-06-2017 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley sign winger Erico Sousa on a one-year contract, while Terry Gornell leaves by mutual consent.
  
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• Safety warning after dozens of children's toys seized from street traders in town centre

  27-06-2017 17:31
  
  PARENTS are being warned not to give into ‘pester power’ and to be careful when buying toys from street traders after dozens of toys were seized.
  
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• VIDEO: Pedestrian walks away after miraculously surviving being hit by bus

  27-06-2017 17:27
  
  THIS is the moment a pedestrian miraculously walked away from a serious collision after being hit by a bus.
  
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• College looking forward to becoming outstanding

  27-06-2017 17:09
  
  STUDENTS are motivated and achievement is high at the borough’s only standalone sixth form college.
  
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• Yobs throw brick through window of moving train - narrowly missing trainee driver

  27-06-2017 16:11
  
  A BRICK was thrown through the window of a moving train, narrowly missing the driver.
  
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• Bolton community comes together to tackle child sexual exploitation in sport

  27-06-2017 14:49
  
  POLICE spent a week connecting with young people and sending out the message that child sexual exploitation has no place in sport.
  
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• Bolton boss Phil Parkinson winning race for Australia's free agent ... - The Sun

  27-06-2017 14:00
  
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  Bolton boss Phil Parkinson winning race for Australia's free agent ...
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  Trotters leading the charge to snap up Socceroos star ahead of Championship rivals Birmingham and Burton.
  Bolton Wanderers leading Birmingham in the race to sign ...Football League Worldall 6 news articles »
  
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• 'Predatory paedophile' who sent 250,000 messages to boys jailed

  27-06-2017 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nigel Delaney, who was caught with a teenager in his car, sent about 250,000 messages to boys.
  
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• Paul Mullin: Swindon Town sign Morecambe striker on two-year deal

  27-06-2017 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Swindon Town sign striker Paul Mullin from Morecambe for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• FLASHBACK: Did you line up for cricket team in 1980?

  27-06-2017 12:49
  
  THIS week’s delve into The Bolton News picture archives has found this photograph of St Andrew's cricket team taken in June 1980.
  
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• Octagon Theatre awarded nearly £2.5 million in Arts Council funding

  27-06-2017 12:48
  
  The Octagon in Bolton has been awarded a grant of £2,456,200 in the latest round of Arts Council England funding.
  
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• ‘Spread peace among yourselves’ — volunteers hand out boxes of chocolates to mark Muslim festival of Eid

  27-06-2017 12:39
  
  TREATS have been distributed all over Bolton so people can unite and share in the celebration of Eid.
  
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• Special Q&A with Peter Kay to help boy, 12, and mum-of-three battling cancer

  27-06-2017 12:22
  
  GOT a question for comedy legend Peter Kay? 
  
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• UPDATED: Rail cancellations after train derails

  27-06-2017 08:37
  
  Commuters face disruption this morning after a train derailed near Westhoughton Railway Station.
  
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• Rail cancellations after train derails

  27-06-2017 08:37
  
  Commuters face disruption this morning after a train derailed near Westhoughton Railway Station.
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Broken down train blocking services between Bolton and Wigan - Manchester Evening News

  27-06-2017 07:58
  
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Share. Welcome to the Manchester Evening News breaking news service. Throughout the day we will be bringing you ...
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• Hindu community memorial at Shree Krishna Temple and Mandhate Community Centre, Bolton for victims of London ... - The Bolton News

  27-06-2017 07:09
  
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  Hindu community memorial at Shree Krishna Temple and Mandhate Community Centre, Bolton for victims of London ...
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  BOLTON'S Hindu Community held an event to remember victims of the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester and the Grenfell Tower disaster at the weekend. Nearly 100 people attended peace prayers in memory of those who lost their lives in the ...
  
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• Students at the University of Bolton have started a petition and planning to protest after worries that jobs could go - The Bolton News

  27-06-2017 07:03
  
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  Students at the University of Bolton have started a petition and planning to protest after worries that jobs could go
  The Bolton News
  A PETITION has been started and a demonstration planned after fears that lecturers at the University of Bolton could lose their jobs. University bosses said a "consultation process" was under way but no decisions "have been made". The consultation ...
  
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• Bolton West MP Chris Green joins family for Eid celebrations while shoppers enjoyed freshly cooked food in the ... - The Bolton News

  27-06-2017 07:03
  
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  Bolton West MP Chris Green joins family for Eid celebrations while shoppers enjoyed freshly cooked food in the ...
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  Members of the Muslim community celebration celebrated the religious festival which follows Ramadan on Sunday. Mr Green joined Asif Patel and his family at their home in Ladybridge to celebrate the day with them. Earlier in the week volunteers from the ...
  
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• Bolton Cancer Voices choir battles life-limiting illness by singing from the heart - The Bolton News

  27-06-2017 07:03
  
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  Bolton Cancer Voices choir battles life-limiting illness by singing from the heart
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  FOR five years a group of singers have been breathing life into the battle against cancer. Bolton Cancer Voices has brought together men and women who have been treated or are still being treated for illness. Unlike other support groups, however, the ...and more »
  
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• Battling cancer by singing from the heart

  27-06-2017 07:01
  
  FOR five years a group of singers have been breathing life into the battle against cancer.
  
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• Woman to stand trial accused of causing pensioner's death by dangerous driving

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A WOMAN is set to stand trial for causing the death of a pensioner by careless driving.
  
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• Woman to stand trial accused of allegedly causing pensioner's death by dangerous driving

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A WOMAN is set to stand trial for causing the death of a pensioner by careless driving.
  
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• Wedding venue could close due to 'significant harm' from noise and traffic

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A WEDDING venue at a former mill building could be forced to close.
  
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• Wedding venue could close due to 'significant harm' caused by noise and traffic

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A WEDDING venue at a former mill building could be forced to close.
  
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• Schoolgirls engineer a successful future

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  BRIGHT young things are engineering their way to a successful future.
  
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• MP joins family to mark the end of Ramadan

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  BOLTON West MP Chris Green joined in Eid celebrations with his constituents.
  
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• Housing development planned for former reservoir

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A DEVELOPER could build 26 new homes on the site of a former reservoir.
  
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• Hindu community memorial for tragedy victims

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  BOLTON’S Hindu Community held an event to remember victims of the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester and the Grenfell Tower disaster at the weekend.
  
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• Hindu community holds peace prayers for victims of recent tragedies

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  BOLTON’S Hindu Community held an event to remember victims of the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester and the Grenfell Tower disaster at the weekend.
  
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• Girl footballers shine in ultraviolet tournament

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A GIRLS’ FOOTBALL team managed to shine at a tournament despite playing their games in the dark as part of an initiative to get more young women involved in the sport.
  
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• Fundraising drive to help local young people this summer

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A CHARITY is hoping the community will be the driving force behind young people’s success.
  
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• Demonstration planned over university job loss fears

  27-06-2017 07:00
  
  A PETITION has been started and a demonstration planned after fears that lecturers at the University of Bolton could lose their jobs.
  
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