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• Woodland space to be lost as controversial housing estate is approved

  29-06-2017 21:35
  
  A CONTROVERSIAL new housing estate will be built on woodland in Astley Bridge.
  
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• Green light for 26-home development at former reservoir

  29-06-2017 21:19
  
  A 26-HOME estate is to be built on the site of a former reservoir.
  
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• Simon Grayson: Sunderland appoint Preston North End boss as manager

  29-06-2017 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland announce the appointment of Preston North End boss Simon Grayson as their new manager.
  
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• Amir Khan puts lavish £1.6million Bolton mansion which features huge swimming pool up for sale… as bitter family ... - The Sun

  29-06-2017 20:28
  
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  Amir Khan puts lavish £1.6million Bolton mansion which features huge swimming pool up for sale… as bitter family ...
  The Sun
  AMIR KHAN has put his swanky Bolton home up for sale – as a bitter family feud which allegedly saw his wife labelled a “gold digger” rumbles on. The 30-year-old's mansion – which features a massive swimming pool and sauna – is on the market for ...
  
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• iPhone is 10: Five things about the smartphone we take for granted now which were amazing at first

  29-06-2017 19:43
  
  Today is the 10th anniversary of the iPhone first going on sale.
  
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• 'No guts' — Neighbours angry after hearing unauthorised housing development may not be completely demolished

  29-06-2017 19:38
  
  ANGRY neighbours have accused Bolton Council of having 'no guts', after hearing that an unauthorised luxury housing development is unlikely to be completely demolished.
  
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• Boxer Amir Khan puts his £1.6m six-bed Bolton home on the market amid bitter family feud with his wife 'being called ... - Daily Mail

  29-06-2017 19:28
  
  Daily Mail
  Boxer Amir Khan puts his £1.6m six-bed Bolton home on the market amid bitter family feud with his wife 'being called ...
  Daily Mail
  British boxer Amir Khan has put his six-bedroom home on the market for £1.6million as the bitter feud between his family and wife continues. The former light-welterweight world champion, 30, has been embroiled in a domestic dispute after his wife ...
  
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• Conor Wilkinson: Gillingham sign Bolton Wanderers striker - BBC Sport

  29-06-2017 19:07
  
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  Conor Wilkinson: Gillingham sign Bolton Wanderers striker
  BBC Sport
  League One side Gillingham have signed Bolton striker Conor Wilkinson on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Wilkinson, 22, signed for Bolton from Millwall in July 2013, but made only 16 appearances for the Trotters. The Republic of Ireland Under ...
  Bolton Wanderers striker Connor Wilkinson joins Gillingham on a two-year dealThe Bolton News
  Gillingham sign former Bolton striker Conor WilkinsonKent Onlineall 3 new
  
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• Conor Wilkinson: Gillingham sign Bolton Wanderers striker - BBC ... - BBC Sport

  29-06-2017 19:07
  
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  Conor Wilkinson: Gillingham sign Bolton Wanderers striker - BBC ...
  BBC Sport
  League One side Gillingham sign Bolton striker Conor Wilkinson on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
  Bolton Wanderers striker Connor Wilkinson joins Gillingham on a two-year dealThe Bolton News
  Gillingham sign former Bolton striker Conor WilkinsonKent Onlineall 6 news articles »
  
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• WARNING: 'Pink champagne' MDMA that killed a man found to be crystallised Spice

  29-06-2017 19:03
  
  PEOPLE are being warned after crystallised ‘Spice’ killed a man and left a number of others in hospital.
  
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• Neale Cooper recovering from heart attack - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 18:56
  
  Neale Cooper recovering from heart attack
  The Bolton News
  The 53-year-old former Aston Villa and Rangers player posted a picture of himself on social media from his hospital bed. In a public post on his Facebook account, Cooper wrote: “After a wonderful day with my children yesterday in Inverness, I returned ...and more »
  
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• Councillor Elaine Sherrington urges Bolton residents not to hire travellers as illegal camp problem grows - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 18:45
  
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  Councillor Elaine Sherrington urges Bolton residents not to hire travellers as illegal camp problem grows
  The Bolton News
  A TOWN hall chief has urged residents not to use the services offered by members of the travelling community, as the issue of illegal camps persists. The remark was made by Cllr Elaine Sherrington at a full meeting of Bolton Council held at the town ...and more »
  
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• Inquiry into 300-home plan draws to a close

  29-06-2017 18:03
  
  OPPONENTS have made their final statements in a long-running planning battle that could be critical to the future development of Westhoughton.
  
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• Do you recognise chapel pictured in 1983?

  29-06-2017 17:51
  
  DO you recognise where today’s Looking Back picture was taken?
  
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• Houses hit by burglars on same night

  29-06-2017 17:41
  
  TWO burglars were disturbed when they broke into a house.
  
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• Shay McCartan: Bradford City sign Accrington Stanley forward for undisclosed fee

  29-06-2017 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford City sign Accrington Stanley forward Shay McCartan for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
  
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• Warwickshire v Lancashire: Edgbaston washout foils Bears & Red Rose

  29-06-2017 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Persistent rain on day four at Edgbaston means Warwickshire's County Championship game against Lancashire ends in a draw.
  
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• Police release boy, 16, after teenager assaulted

  29-06-2017 17:29
  
  A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been released under investigation after a teenager was assaulted in Horwich.
  
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• DRIVE TIME LIVE: Keeping you on the move at rush hour

  29-06-2017 17:27
  
  BRINGING you live news on incidents affecting traffic, travel and public transport in the area.
  
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• Two men spotted trying doors of houses along street

  29-06-2017 17:25
  
  TWO men were seen trying doors of houses in Horwich. The pair were seen on June 19 between 11am and 11.07 in Lee Lane. They were unsuccessful in entering any properties and were seen heading towards Hope Street.
  
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• New enterprise hopes to change way people do good in UK

  29-06-2017 17:15
  
  A CHARITY and technology company have teamed up to create a new enterprise to get more people volunteering.
  
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• 'Don't hire travellers' urges town hall chief as illegal camp problem grows

  29-06-2017 16:31
  
  A TOWN HALL chief has urged residents not to use the services offered by members of the travelling community, as the problem of illegal camps continues to grow.
  
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• 'Don't hire travellers' urges town hall chief as illegal camp moves

  29-06-2017 16:31
  
  A TOWN HALL chief has urged residents not to use the services offered by members of the travelling community, as the problem of illegal camps continues to grow.
  
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• Councillor Rosemary Carroll suspended over 'racist' joke

  29-06-2017 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillor Rosemary Carroll says she published the post on social media instead of deleting it
  
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• Michael Keane: Everton close to signing Burnley defender

  29-06-2017 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton are close to signing England centre-back Michael Keane in a £25m deal from Premier League rivals Burnley.
  
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• Portsmouth taking closer look at Bolton Wanderers defender - The 72 - We Love the Football League

  29-06-2017 15:57
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  Portsmouth taking closer look at Bolton Wanderers defender
  The 72 - We Love the Football League
  Portsmouth are to take a closer look at Bolton Wanderers' Lawrie Wilson after he joined with the squad for pre-season training according to a report from the Portsmouth News. The 29-year-old defender made 26 appearances for Bolton last season and was ...and more »
  
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• Truck catches fire on busy A666 road in Bolton - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 15:38
  
  The Bolton News
  Truck catches fire on busy A666 road in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  A BURNING recycling truck had to be driven off the A666 after catching fire near the town centre this morning. The van carrying cardboard for recycling came to a halt on the slip road off St Peter's Way on to the B6536 just before 9.50am when the ...and more »
  
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• Truck catches fire on busy road

  29-06-2017 15:34
  
  A BURNING recycling truck had to be driven off the A666 after catching fire near the town centre this morning.
  
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• Bolton starlet Alex Samizadeh to join Scottish side Kilmarnock on season-long loan deal - The Sun

  29-06-2017 15:19
  
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  Bolton starlet Alex Samizadeh to join Scottish side Kilmarnock on season-long loan deal
  The Sun
  BOLTON'S bright young striker Alex Samizadeh is joining Scottish side Kilmarnock on loan for the season. Samizadeh has been prolific for the Wanderers reserve and youth teams. Alex Samizadeh is joining Kilmarnock on loan from Bolton. Rex Features. 7.
  
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• IS 'facing endgame in Mosul and defeat in Raqqa' - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 13:17
  
  The Bolton News
  IS 'facing endgame in Mosul and defeat in Raqqa'
  The Bolton News
  Islamic State is facing its “endgame” in its former Iraqi stronghold in Mosul, while there is “irreversible momentum” towards its defeat at its Syrian base in Raqqa, the Defence Secretary has said. Sir Michael Fallon revealed RAF warplanes have hit ...and more »
  
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• Patrick Brough: Morecambe sign defender after release by League Two rivals Carlisle

  29-06-2017 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe sign defender Patrick Brough following his release by League Two rivals Carlisle.
  
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• David Walliams visits Manchester attack victim's school

  29-06-2017 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saffie Roussos, 8, was one of 22 people at the Ariana Grande concert on 22 May.
  
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• Shaun Keohane and Shaun Ward sentenced at Bolton Crown Court over attack outside Shah's in Bradshawgate - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 11:19
  
  The Bolton News
  Shaun Keohane and Shaun Ward sentenced at Bolton Crown Court over attack outside Shah's in Bradshawgate
  The Bolton News
  A MAN was left with a broken leg after being attacked outside a town centre takeaway in the early hours of the morning. Shaun Keohane and Shaun Ward appeared before Bolton Crown Court yesterday to be sentenced for assault causing grievous bodily ...and more »
  
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• Bolton Wanderers to sign ex-Sunderland and Brighton winger Will ... - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 10:42
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Wanderers to sign ex-Sunderland and Brighton winger Will ...
  The Bolton News
  WANDERERS are closing in on signing ex-Sunderland winger Will Buckley on a free transfer.
  Bolton Wanderers near deal for experienced free agent midfielderThe 72 - We Love the Football League
  Bolton Wanderers closing in on free-agent following his release from SunderlandFootball League World
  Report: Bolton Wanderers set to beat three Championship clubs to ...HITCall 6 news articles »
  
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• Bolton Wanderers to sign ex-Sunderland and Brighton winger Will Buckley - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 10:42
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Wanderers to sign ex-Sunderland and Brighton winger Will Buckley
  The Bolton News
  WANDERERS are closing in on signing ex-Sunderland winger Will Buckley on a free transfer. The 27-year-old will sign at the Macron Stadium, subject to a medical, to become Phil Parkinson's fifth new signing of the summer. Buckley was released at the ...and more »
  
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• Miss Bolton and Bury contestant competing in memory of BWFC team mate Georgina Callandar, killed in the ... - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 08:10
  
  The Bolton News
  Miss Bolton and Bury contestant competing in memory of BWFC team mate Georgina Callandar, killed in the ...
  The Bolton News
  A FORMER team mate of Georgina Callander, a victim of the Manchester bombing, is competing in the Miss Bolton and Bury competition in her honour. Sophie Barclay, aged 18, played for the Bolton Wanderers under 11 ladies team with Georgina in 2010.and more »
  
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• Bonus result helps top-flight leaders (From The Bolton News) - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 07:57
  
  The Bolton News
  Bonus result helps top-flight leaders (From The Bolton News)
  The Bolton News
  WINSTANLEY received an unexpected boost in their Junior League title challenge with Holcombe Brook A's surprising win against Markland Hill A.and more »
  
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• Performers unite in Nelson Square, Bolton, for We Love Manchester ... - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 07:41
  
  The Bolton News
  Performers unite in Nelson Square, Bolton, for We Love Manchester ...
  The Bolton News
  LIVE music will be playing for a good cause this evening as bands, soloists and musicians of all varieties unite in Bolton.and more »
  
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• Performers unite in Bolton for Manchester Arena fundraiser

  29-06-2017 07:31
  
  LIVE music will be playing for a good cause this evening as bands, soloists and musicians of all varieties unite in Bolton.
  
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• Roxcy Bolton, early feminist – obituary - Telegraph.co.uk

  29-06-2017 07:12
  
  Telegraph.co.uk
  Roxcy Bolton, early feminist – obituary
  Telegraph.co.uk
  Roxcy Bolton, who has died aged 90, was a crusading figure in America's early feminist movement, campaigning on issues ranging from the treatment of rape victims to the naming of tropical storms after women. Taking inspiration from Eleanor Roosevelt ...
  
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• Bolton theatre groups celebrate Greater Manchester Drama ... - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton theatre groups celebrate Greater Manchester Drama ...
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON theatre groups are celebrating wracking up more nominations than ever before at an annual awards.and more »
  
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• Bolton teenager to tackle Ironman UK on 18th birthday (From The ... - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton teenager to tackle Ironman UK on 18th birthday (From The ...
  The Bolton News
  A TEENAGER will be celebrating his 18th birthday by competing in his first Ironman UK in aid of homeless young people.and more »
  
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• BOLTON UNITED HARRIERS: Victory for Harrison in Horwich - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON UNITED HARRIERS: Victory for Harrison in Horwich
  The Bolton News
  BOLTON'S Tommy Harrison claimed victory in the second of the Horwich Jubilee race series that doubled as the fourth round of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix. With Tony Valentine (M40) and Simon Dally (M45) winning their age categories and finishing ...
  
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• Bolton Tories showing that they are out of touch on the lives of many ... - The Bolton News

  29-06-2017 07:04
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Tories showing that they are out of touch on the lives of many ...
  The Bolton News
  I CAN understand why opposition councillors raise questions about spending priorities at the council and about how long new facilities are fit for…and more »
  
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• How mum quit 30-a-day cigarette habit after smoking for 40 years

  29-06-2017 07:01
  
  AFTER living on a habit of up to 30 a day, a Bolton mum has spoken of her battle to overcome the pull of the cigarette.
  
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• Why town council has objected to plans for a championship golf course

  29-06-2017 07:00
  
  PLANS for a championship golf course and huge housing development have “sparked deep upset with residents”, according to a town council leader.
  
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