Bolton news

• Great Harwood 'anti-social' waste site closed by police

  06-09-2017 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  The site was a "nuisance that has blighted the community", says the police and crime commissioner.
  
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• Discover the history and heritage of the borough by foot in a new series of walks

  06-09-2017 21:48
  THE rich history and heritage of the borough can now be explored and uncovered by foot
  
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• Discover the heritage and heritage of the borough by foot in a new series of walks

  06-09-2017 21:48
  THE rich history and heritage of the borough can now be explored and uncovered by foot
  
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• Former Arsenal forward Julio Baptista in talks with Bolton over move to struggling Championship club - Daily Mail

  06-09-2017 21:13
  Daily Mail
  Former Arsenal forward Julio Baptista in talks with Bolton over move to struggling Championship club
  Daily Mail
  The 35-year-old Brazilian, who had a spell on loan at Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2006-07, arrived at Bolton's Whites Hotel on Monday and has been training with the club's Under 23s. Baptista has not played competitively since leaving Orlando City in ...
  
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• Woman pleads guilty to causing Bolton car crash death - BBC News

  06-09-2017 19:07
  BBC News
  Woman pleads guilty to causing Bolton car crash death
  BBC News
  A woman has admitted causing a fatal car crash in which a 42-year-old man died. Ian Wilcox was killed when his Chevrolet Matiz was hit by a BMW in Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, early on 7 August. Violeta Taraskevic, 34, pleaded guilty to ...and more »
  
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• Two charged after Lancashire M6 minibus fall

  06-09-2017 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Luiza Ramona Rugina and Dinu Huma are due before Preston magistrates for human trafficking offences.
  
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• VIDEO: Thief gets shop assistant to turn her back before stealing cognac

  06-09-2017 18:25
  CCTV shows a quick-thinking thief as he swipes a bottle of cognac from a newsagent while a shop assistant has her back turned.
  
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• VIDEO: Brazen thief swipes bottle of Courvoisier from under shop assistant's nose

  06-09-2017 18:25
  CCTV shows a quick-thinking thief as he swipes a bottle of cognac from a newsagent while a shop assistant has her back turned.
  
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• New state of the art Bolton Interchange is up and running - Eurotransport (press release) (registration) (blog)

  06-09-2017 17:53
  Eurotransport (press release) (registration) (blog)
  New state of the art Bolton Interchange is up and running
  Eurotransport (press release) (registration) (blog)
  Politicians and transport leaders were present to witness the opening of the new Bolton Interchange to commuters returning to work after the summer holidays. Bolton interchange. Bolton Council Leader, Councillor Cliff Morris, and Councillor Guy Harkin, ...
  
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• 'My world shattered' - Heartbroken mum tells court how she learned of husband's death at hands of drink driver

  06-09-2017 17:50
  A MOTHER told a court her 'world shattered' in the moment she discovered her husband had been killed by a drink-driver.
  
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• Scott Yem, from Bolton, lands £40k win after winning online tennis ... - The Bolton News

  06-09-2017 16:38
  The Bolton News
  Scott Yem, from Bolton, lands £40k win after winning online tennis ...
  The Bolton News
  AN accountant used his grasp of figures to land £40000 by betting on tennis matches.and more »
  
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• Scott Yem, from Bolton, lands £40k win after winning online tennis betting competition - The Bolton News

  06-09-2017 16:38
  The Bolton News
  Scott Yem, from Bolton, lands £40k win after winning online tennis betting competition
  The Bolton News
  Scott Yem, from Bolton, scooped top prize in online sports betting service LeoVegas' Summer of Tennis tournament. The 30-year-old won a series of in-play bets against online competitors to take home the winning prize in the competition. Mr Yem said ...and more »
  
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• Manchester attack demo dinner lady allowed back at school

  06-09-2017 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  She went to a rally co-organised by the ex-English Defence League leader after the Manchester attack.
  
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• Odds narrow on Henry Bolton becoming next Ukip leader - Kent Online

  06-09-2017 16:30
  Kent Online
  Odds narrow on Henry Bolton becoming next Ukip leader
  Kent Online
  The odds on the Kent politician vying to become the next leader of UKIP have shortened dramatically, according to bookmakers. Former soldier Henry Bolton, who was the party's candidate in the crime commissioner election in 2016, has enjoyed a surge in ...
  
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• WARNING: E mail scam targeting students

  06-09-2017 16:21
  STUDENTS are being warned of an email scam attempting to trick people into handing over their personal information.
  
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• Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after cyclist killed in collision

  06-09-2017 16:10
  A 62-year-old man from Bolton has been charged after a fatal collision in February.
  
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• Man charged with causing death by careless driving after cyclist killed in collision

  06-09-2017 16:10
  A 62-year-old man from Bolton has been charged after a fatal collision in February.
  
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• Long stretch of road to close for resurfacing work

  06-09-2017 16:10
  A ROAD will be closed for resurfacing work on two consecutive Sundays.
  
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• Best comedy award for Peter Kay's Car Share

  06-09-2017 15:51
  PETER Kay's hit sitcom Car Share has won another prize after it was named Best Comedy at the TV Choice Awards.
  
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• Tom Clarke: Preston North End captain surprises well-wishing young fan

  06-09-2017 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Preston captain Tom Clarke surprises a six-year-old fan who gave him a get well soon card after he suffered an Achilles injury.
  
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• Driver facing prison after admitting causing death of father-of-two in Tonge Moor Road crash

  06-09-2017 13:36
  A WOMAN is facing prison after admitting causing the death of a father-of-two in a crash on Tonge Moor Road.
  
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• FANTASY CRICKET: Latest news, leaderboard and player tables in BCL/Bolton News competition - The Bolton News

  06-09-2017 13:09
  The Bolton News
  FANTASY CRICKET: Latest news, leaderboard and player tables in BCL/Bolton News competition
  The Bolton News
  CRAIG Naylor has extended his lead at the top of the Bolton News' Fantasy Cricket competition. He leads the way with his two main rivals swapping places below him in the competition which is based on selected Bolton League players' performances.
  
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• Most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record set to batter Caribbean Islands and Florida — are you there?

  06-09-2017 12:58
  British holidaymakers in the Caribbean and Florida have been urged to comply with any evacuation orders as the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane on record approaches.
  
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• How supporters can find out more about the future of Bolton Hospice

  06-09-2017 12:46
  THERE will be a chance to take a tour of Bolton Hospice’s refurbished wing at an event next week.
  
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• Former Arsenal and Real Madrid flop Julio Baptista close to joining ... - The Sun

  06-09-2017 09:21
  The Sun
  Former Arsenal and Real Madrid flop Julio Baptista close to joining ...
  The Sun
  The former Arsenal and Real Madrid ace is set to sign for Phil Parkinson's side as a free agent.
  Julio Baptista to Bolton: Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star set for shock switchExpress.co.uk
  Former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista could join Bolton | Football ...SkySports
  Former Arsenal, Real Madrid 'beast' set for shock Bolton moveTeamtalk.comall 10 news articles »
  
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• Former Arsenal and Real Madrid flop Julio Baptista close to joining Bolton for survival fight in the Championship - The Sun

  06-09-2017 09:21
  The Sun
  Former Arsenal and Real Madrid flop Julio Baptista close to joining Bolton for survival fight in the Championship
  The Sun
  BOLTON have called upon the services of 35-year-old forward Julio Baptista in a bid to save their struggling campaign. The former Real Madrid and Arsenal star was last seen in England as part of his country's senior team in TV tournament the Star Sixes.
  Julio Baptista to Bolton: Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star set for shock switchExpress.co.uk
  Former Arsenal stri
  
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• Portrait of an iconic team: Bolton Wanderers 2003-07 - Football365.com

  06-09-2017 09:03
  Football365.com
  Portrait of an iconic team: Bolton Wanderers 2003-07
  Football365.com
  Prior to 2002, Bolton Wanderers had not survived relegation in a top-flight season since 1979. They had become a yo-yo club, finishing bottom of the Premier League in 1995/96 under Roy McFarland and Colin Todd. Todd had guided them to the Division ...
  
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• People of Bolton back our 'reasons I love Bolton' campaign after ... - The Bolton News

  06-09-2017 07:23
  The Bolton News
  People of Bolton back our 'reasons I love Bolton' campaign after ...
  The Bolton News
  YOU have come out fighting in favour of our terrific town!and more »
  
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• People of Bolton back our 'reasons I love Bolton' campaign after national newspaper describes it as 'nothing of a town - The Bolton News

  06-09-2017 07:23
  The Bolton News
  People of Bolton back our 'reasons I love Bolton' campaign after national newspaper describes it as 'nothing of a town
  The Bolton News
  Readers have been telling us why they love Bolton so much in response to an article in the Guardian newspaper describing it as a 'nothing of a town'. Sarah Longlands and three pals were so annoyed that they started a social media campaign, which the ...and more »
  
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• Joy for commuters as rail services between Bolton and Manchester return today - The Bolton News

  06-09-2017 07:23
  The Bolton News
  Joy for commuters as rail services between Bolton and Manchester return today
  The Bolton News
  COMMUTERS will breathe a sigh of relief today as a full rail service returns to Bolton. There have been no trains between Bolton and Manchester since August 12, when Bolton station was closed to allow for major upgrade works. That was followed by the ...
  Trains running again between Bolton and Manchester after bridge collapseRail Technology Magazineall 2 news articles »
  
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• Bolton Round Table members enter Red Arrows car into Lille to Barcelona Wack Rally for Be Strong charity - The Bolton News

  06-09-2017 07:23
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Round Table members enter Red Arrows car into Lille to Barcelona Wack Rally for Be Strong charity
  The Bolton News
  Barney Wharton-Jones, Phil Stephenson, Toby Williamson and Craig Knights- all members of Bolton Round Table- drove the specially modified 2003-registered Rover saloon all the way from Bolton to Barcelona. They covered 1900 miles over five days, with ...and more »
  
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• Joy for commuters as rail services return today

  06-09-2017 07:03
  COMMUTERS will breathe a sigh of relief today as a full rail service returns to Bolton.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'kind' former mayor who welcomed Queen to Bolton

  06-09-2017 07:02
  TRIBUTES have been made after a former mayor, who welcomed the Queen and Prince Philip to town in 1988, died on his 90th birthday.
  
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• Town's 10th anniversary Ironman race is already more than half full

  06-09-2017 07:02
  BOLTON’S tenth anniversary Ironman race already has more than 1,300 intrepid athletes signed up to take part.
  
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• Mothballed concrete mixing plant will be torn down

  06-09-2017 07:02
  A MOTHBALLED plant that has been unused for eight years could be demolished this month.
  
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• Live entertainment and 'scrummy cakes' at choir's carefree coffee morning

  06-09-2017 07:02
  A CHOIR for people who have ever being diagnosed with cancer is holding a charity coffee morning on Saturday.
  
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• Disappointment over delays to M60 smart motorway works

  06-09-2017 07:02
  MOTORISTS are set to be hit by a further six months of delays on the M60 as smart motorway has been delayed.
  
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• 2,190 children now eligible for free childcare. Town can cope, says council

  06-09-2017 07:02
  TOWN hall bosses are confident there are enough places to meet demand for increased free childcare entitlements.
  
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• What should I do if I discover a suspicious package?

  06-09-2017 07:01
  PEOPLE are being reminded of what to do if they find a suspicious package following Monday’s evacuation of Bolton town centre.
  
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• Manchester Airport crowned best in the UK

  06-09-2017 07:01
  MANCHESTER Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport.
  
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• How four friends entered their 'Red Arrows' car into the real life Wacky Races

  06-09-2017 07:01
  FOUR friends converted a 14-year-old ‘banger’ into a four-wheeled version of a Red Arrows display plane – and entered it into the real life Wacky Races
  
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• How accountant used his head for figures to land £40k tennis gambling win

  06-09-2017 07:01
  AN accountant used his grasp of figures to land £40,000 by betting on tennis matches.
  
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• Bolton lad wins £40,000 in online bets

  06-09-2017 07:01
  AN accountant used his grasp of figures to land £40,000 by betting on tennis matches.
  
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• What has happened to gravestone of man who gifted 12-acre park to town?

  06-09-2017 07:00
  A PROUD Farnworthian is on a quest to solve the mystery of a missing gravestone belonging to the 19th century benefactor who gifted the town its park.
  
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