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• Frustration as Network Rail site continues to keep residents up at night

  21-09-2017 22:47
  THREE years of construction traffic has brought a community to the end of its tether.
  
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• Red carpet rolled at the Light Cinema for final day of Bolton Film Festival - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 19:58
  The Bolton News
  Red carpet rolled at the Light Cinema for final day of Bolton Film Festival
  The Bolton News
  MOVIE makers and lovers of the big screen have gathered in Bolton this evening for the final night of cinema celebrations. The Bolton Film Festival is rounding off its first year with a red carpet event in the town centre. The Light Cinema has played ...and more »
  
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• Red carpet rolled out in Bolton for film festival finale

  21-09-2017 19:55
  MOVIE makers and lovers of the big screen have gathered in Bolton this evening for the final night of cinema celebrations.
  
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• Ribble Estuary reserve will be 'bird haven' and 'improve flood protection'

  21-09-2017 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Avocets, black-tailed godwits and pink-footed geese will be among the birds benefitting from the scheme.
  
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• Bolton frustrated by Maidenhead RFC's 'appalling' defeat at Dings Crusaders - Slough Express

  21-09-2017 18:32
  Slough Express
  Bolton frustrated by Maidenhead RFC's 'appalling' defeat at Dings Crusaders
  Slough Express
  Russell Bolton could not hide the frustration in his voice as he tried to make sense of Maidenhead's 44-24 defeat at Dings Crusaders. Losing to an unbeaten team who have spent years in the division above, and even winning the second half 14-10 away ...
  
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• Three controversial building plans put on hold by Bolton Council planning committee - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 18:26
  Three controversial building plans put on hold by Bolton Council planning committee
  The Bolton News
  Councillors voted to delay their judgement on whether the owners of a travelling showmen's site can be given retrospective permission to stay on land off Slack Lane, Westhoughton. The applicant, Jane Harrison, told a town hall meeting that the site had ...and more »
  
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• Three controversial building plans put on hold

  21-09-2017 18:19
  DECISIONS on three controversial building plans were put on hold yesterday.
  
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• Jordan Hugill: Preston North End striker fully committed despite transfer request

  21-09-2017 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Preston striker Jordan Hugill says he was never going to "throw his toys out the pram" after a transfer request was rejected.
  
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• Listed mill demolition plan set to go ahead, as Government cancels inquiry

  21-09-2017 17:45
  AN HISTORIC mill will be demolished sooner than expected after a Government inquiry into plans to build homes on the site was cancelled.
  
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• Ashes hopeful Haseeb Hameed fractures finger in Lancashire defeat - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 17:43
  Ashes hopeful Haseeb Hameed fractures finger in Lancashire defeat
  The Bolton News
  Ashes hopeful Haseeb Hameed suffered a fractured finger as Lancashire lost to Middlesex in their Specsavers County Championship clash at Lord's. The opener retired hurt after being struck on the glove by James Harris on day three of the Division One ...and more »
  
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• Former Lancashire Police officer Jayson Lobo guilty of voyeurism

  21-09-2017 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The former PC and Commonwealth Games runner filmed seven women he had been in sexual relationships with.
  
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• Former Bolton and Liverpool midfielder back "enjoying footy" with League One Blackpool - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 17:16
  Former Bolton and Liverpool midfielder back "enjoying footy" with League One Blackpool
  The Bolton News
  EX-WANDERERS skipper Jay Spearing is training with League One Blackpool as his search for a new club continues. The midfielder has accepted an offer from his former Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer to keep up his fitness with the Tangerines but it is ...and more »
  
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• Car seized after driver's aunty forgot to add him to the insurance

  21-09-2017 17:08
  A CAR was seized after the driver’s aunty forgot to add him to the policy.
  
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• Ashes 2017-18: England hopeful Haseeb Hameed breaks finger

  21-09-2017 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Ashes hopeful Haseeb Hameed suffers a fractured finger on the third day of Lancashire's County Championship match against Middlesex.
  
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• Maxine Peake backs calls for suffragette statue

  21-09-2017 16:47
  AWARD-WINNING actress Maxine Peake backed calls to honour Oldham's suffragette hero Annie Kenney with a statue.
  
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• Actress Maxine Peake backs calls for statue to honour Oldham's suffragette hero

  21-09-2017 16:47
  AWARD-WINNING actress Maxine Peake backed calls to honour Oldham's suffragette hero Annie Kenney with a statue.
  
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• Bid to save Bolton-le-Sands Post Office relocation - The Visitor

  21-09-2017 16:37
  The Visitor
  Bid to save Bolton-le-Sands Post Office relocation
  The Visitor
  Conservative City Councillor for Bolton-le-Sands and Slyne ward, John Wild outside Bolton-le-Sands post office. Published: 15:23 Thursday 21 September 2017. City councillor John Wild has called a public meeting to be held on September 25 at 6.30pm at ...
  
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• Area continues to face problems with anti-social behaviour

  21-09-2017 16:18
  RESIDENTS continue to face problems with anti-social behaviour in an area that has been blighted in recent months.
  
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• Middlesex v Lancashire: Steven Finn's 8-79 helps hosts to 36-run victory

  21-09-2017 16:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Steven Finn inspires Middlesex to victory over Lancashire, which boosts the survival hopes of the 2016 county champions.
  
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• LIVE: Planning committee to decide on plans to build new estate next to home dating back to 1609

  21-09-2017 14:51
  Live coverage of this afternoon's planning committee meeting from Bolton Town Hall
  
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• Manchester United post record revenue and operating profit - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 14:37
  The Bolton News
  Manchester United post record revenue and operating profit
  The Bolton News
  Manchester United have earned more than half a billion pounds for the second successive year, with a record-breaking revenue of £581.2million. While Jose Mourinho's men stuttered home sixth in the Premier League and went without Champions League ...and more »
  
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• Sir Ian McKellen and Mark Radcliffe's drawings for National Doodle Day

  21-09-2017 13:51
  LEGENDARY actor Sir Ian McKellen and top DJ Mark Radcliffe are among the stars taking part in this year’s National Doodle Day.
  
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• WWT Martin Mere builds world’s largest bug hotel

  21-09-2017 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Its residents include leafcutter bees, mason bees, spiders, moths, a peacock butterfly and a bat.
  
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• PICTURES: New reception class at Gilnow Primary School, Deane

  21-09-2017 12:58
  This year we have relaunched our popular first class feature. Our photographers will be taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News. Here are pictures of Gilnow Primary School, Deane
  
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• Deansgate at the junction with Bradshawgate in Bolton - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 12:58
  The Bolton News
  Deansgate at the junction with Bradshawgate in Bolton
  The Bolton News
  WE felt this was an incredibly atmospheric photograph of a Bolton town centre street we have all walked down. It is hard to imagine it filled with the sort of vehicles we see here and the public transport that used to travel around not only the town ...and more »
  
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• When a busy town centre road was open to cars

  21-09-2017 12:56
  WE felt this was an incredibly atmospheric photograph of a Bolton town centre street we have all walked down.
  
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• PICTURES: Reception class at St Peter and St Paul’s RC school, Bolton

  21-09-2017 12:54
  This year we have relaunched our popular first class feature. Our photographers will be taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News. Here are pictures of St Peter and St Paul’s RC school, Bolton
  
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• PICTURES: New reception class at St John's RC Primary, Bromley Cross, Bolton - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 12:49
  The Bolton News
  PICTURES: New reception class at St John's RC Primary, Bromley Cross, Bolton
  The Bolton News
  OUR popular First Class feature continues with youngsters from St John's RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, as they line up for the camera. Our photographers taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish ...and more »
  
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• PICTURES: New reception class at St John's

  21-09-2017 12:48
  OUR popular First Class feature continues with youngsters from St John's RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, as they line up for the camera. Our photographers taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News and online.
  
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• PICTURES: Reception class at St Catherine's Primary School

  21-09-2017 12:46
  THIS year we have re-launched our popular First Class feature.
  
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• Harwood Meadows reception class pictures

  21-09-2017 12:44
  THIS year we have re-launched our popular First Class feature. Our photographers will be taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News and online. Today we launch the series with pictures of Harwood Meadows Primary School reception class.
  
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• Revealed - the bold £1bn plan to regenerate Bolton town centre - Manchester Evening News

  21-09-2017 12:08
  Manchester Evening News
  Revealed - the bold £1bn plan to regenerate Bolton town centre
  Manchester Evening News
  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Artist's impression of how a £1bn regeneration of Bolton town centre could look (Image: Bolton Council).
  REVEALED: Stunning first images of £1 billion vision for Bolton town centreThe Bolton News
  Bolton £1bn plan: More jobs and h
  
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• Amir Khan's wife Faryal's emotional plea to reunite 'broken home'

  21-09-2017 11:58
  AMIR Khan's wife has launched an emotional appeal to reunite her family, stating that her children 'do not deserve a broken home'.
  
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• Greater Manchester Police appeal to find missing Teresa Finch - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 11:50
  The Bolton News
  Greater Manchester Police appeal to find missing Teresa Finch
  The Bolton News
  A WOMAN suffering from a broken pelvis who went missing has been sound safe and well. Teresa Finch went missing from Royal Bolton Hospital on Saturday and was suffering from a broken pelvis and a wrist injury. Police have now said she has been found ...and more »
  
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• Flowers left outside the former Astoria Palais de Danse in Bolton as it is demolished - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 11:19
  The Bolton News
  Flowers left outside the former Astoria Palais de Danse in Bolton as it is demolished
  The Bolton News
  A TOUCHING tribute has been left at the doors of the old Palais de Danse. Former workers and revellers gathered outside the old ballroom in Bridge Street to leave flowers, balloons and cards and remember happy times. Maggie Gallagher who ran a ...and more »
  
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• Warning over taxi break-ins across Bolton - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 11:13
  The Bolton News
  Warning over taxi break-ins across Bolton
  The Bolton News
  TAXI drivers are being warned after a spate of break-ins to vehicles across Bolton. Vehicles have been hit in areas including Deane, Great Lever and Heaton over the past ten days. Taxi driver Omar Akhtar is one of the drivers who has been hit and has ...and more »
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 4-2 Morecambe Ladies - The Visitor

  21-09-2017 10:59
  The Visitor
  Bolton Wanderers 4-2 Morecambe Ladies
  The Visitor
  Morecambe Ladies were beaten 4-2 away at Bolton Wanderers LFC in the Lancashire Challenge Cup on Sunday. Emma Kay opened the scoring in the 35th minute when a piercing throughball by Megan Doherty found Yas Swarbrick, she squared the ball to ...
  
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• MP accuses FA of lacking leadership over Sampson sacking - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 10:18
  The Bolton News
  MP accuses FA of lacking leadership over Sampson sacking
  The Bolton News
  The Football Association has been accused of an “inexcusable” lack of leadership following the sacking of England Women's coach Mark Sampson. MP Damian Collins said senior figures at the FA, including chief executive Martin Glenn, had “difficult ...and more »
  
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• House damaged after chip pan fire

  21-09-2017 08:57
  FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a chip pan fire at sheltered housing in Little Lever.
  
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• Bolton down De La Salle, Franks to prop star James - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 07:37
  The Bolton News
  Bolton down De La Salle, Franks to prop star James
  The Bolton News
  AFTER grinding out a hard-fought win on Saturday, Bolton are on course to make their home ground as inhospitable as possible. Bolton chalked up their third home victory in all competitions on Saturday, overcoming De La Salle 23-17 at Avenue Street to ...
  
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• Jazz at Harvey's celebrates a year in the Bolton cafe (From The ... - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 07:36
  The Bolton News
  Jazz at Harvey's celebrates a year in the Bolton cafe (From The ...
  The Bolton News
  A POPULAR night of music is celebrating 12 months of foot-tapping tunes in the town.and more »
  
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• Lots of deaths and a visit by the devil are a good night out in Bolton

  21-09-2017 07:31
  THE devil will be visiting a town centre church while bodies are popping up all over the place in Tyldesley next week.
  
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• Bolton jazz night celebrates a year of big tunes

  21-09-2017 07:31
  A POPULAR night of music is celebrating 12 months of foot-tapping tunes in the town.
  
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• Bolton band go 'old school' with next release

  21-09-2017 07:31
  A BAND of Bolton indie-rockers have gone old school with their latest release.
  
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• Bolton Film Festival celebrates first day with Bafta films and big screen names - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 07:12
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Film Festival celebrates first day with Bafta films and big screen names
  The Bolton News
  THE spotlight turned on Bolton yesterday for the first of a two-day celebration of film. Bolton Film Festival kicked off its inaugural event with a showcase of some of the best short films from Bolton and beyond. The Light Cinema is at the heart of the ...and more »
  
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• BOLTON UNITED HARRIERS: Junior girls relay teams perform well at Sportcity - The Bolton News

  21-09-2017 07:11
  BOLTON UNITED HARRIERS: Junior girls relay teams perform well at Sportcity
  The Bolton News
  MANCHESTER'S Sportcity was once again the setting for the Northern Athletics 6-Stage, 4-Stage and 3-Stage relays – the regional road championships – with Bolton United Harriers well represented. Post-race disqualifications seemed to be a prominent ...
  
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• Mixed emotions of poet who was hurled into global spotlight by terror attack

  21-09-2017 07:09
  POET Tony Walsh found global fame when the world's cameras turned on Manchester after the arena terror attack.
  
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• Mixed emotions of poet who was hurled into global spotlight after arena terror attack

  21-09-2017 07:09
  POET Tony Walsh found global fame when the world's cameras turned on Manchester after the arena terror attack.
  
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• Henry Bolton: Ukip has 'a moral duty to deliver successful Brexit ... - Kent News

  21-09-2017 07:09
  Kent News
  Henry Bolton: Ukip has 'a moral duty to deliver successful Brexit ...
  Kent News
  Odds on Mr Bolton becoming the new party leader have been slashed in recent weeks.and more »
  
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• Vacuum cleaner, brown leather sofa and suitcase dumped in unusual location

  21-09-2017 07:07
  A VACUUM cleaner, a brown leather sofa and a suitcase are among the items ditched along a narrow road.
  
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