Bolton news

• United Utilities fined £300,000 for water bug contamination

  10-10-2017 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Animal waste seeping into the supply made it unfit for human consumption, a court hears.
  
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• Pensioner pleads not guilty to historic sex offences dating back to the 1980s

  10-10-2017 19:05
  A PENSIONER has pleaded not guilty to three historic sexual offences.
  
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• See which Bolton stars are in line for National Television Awards

  10-10-2017 18:40
  TALENTED Boltonians are being celebrated in this year’s National Television Awards.
  
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• Motorway slip road shut after vehicle sheds load of soil

  10-10-2017 18:27
  A MOTORWAY slip road has been shut after a vehicle shed its load of soil on the carriageway.
  
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• 34-year-old man charged after crash which left man seriously injured

  10-10-2017 18:26
  A MAN has been charged after a collision in Farnworth.
  
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• Road closed following Moses Gate bridge water burst will partially reopen TOMORROW

  10-10-2017 16:40
  A ROAD which has been closed for several weeks after a water burst damaged a bridge will partially reopen tomorrow.
  
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• Gang members jailed for more than 100 years after shootings in ... - The Bolton News

  10-10-2017 16:11
  The Bolton News
  Gang members jailed for more than 100 years after shootings in ...
  The Bolton News
  GANG members connected with a series of shootings in Bolton, Farnworth and Little Hulton have been sentenced to more than 107 years behind bars.and more »
  
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• Tributes paid to 'cheeky chap with heart of gold' who died in A666 crash

  10-10-2017 15:51
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'cheeky chap with a heart of gold' who died in a crash on St Peter's Way.
  
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• Kellogg's bosses travelling from USA to find cereal memorabilia as historic base closes

  10-10-2017 15:47
  CEREAL giant Kellogg's is looking for memorabilia and stories to celebrate and say farewell to its historic base in Trafford Park.
  
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• Help cereal giant Kellogg's find 'snap, crackle and pop' memorabilia

  10-10-2017 15:47
  CEREAL giant Kelloggs is looking for memorabilia and stories to celebrate and say farewell to its historic base in Trafford Park.
  
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• Blackpool man dies in Turkey a day after 'pub fight'

  10-10-2017 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Police believe Simon Marx was involved in a fight in a pub the day before he travelled to Turkey.
  
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• Toys R Us recalls children's ball over safety fears

  10-10-2017 14:46
  Toys R Us has recalled a children's ball sold in the UK following concerns it could pose a choking hazard.
  
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• Keaton Jennings: England opener aims to push Lancashire 'to new heights'

  10-10-2017 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  England opener Keaton Jennings says he cannot wait to start the next phase of his career with new county Lancashire.
  
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• BAE Systems to cut almost 2,000 jobs

  10-10-2017 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  BAE is facing an order gap for the Typhoon so wants to slow production before an expected order from Qatar.
  
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• UPDATED WITH PICTURES: Travellers pitch up in the Macron Stadium car park

  10-10-2017 13:07
  A GROUP of travellers have parked up on one of the car park's at the Macron stadium.
  
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• When familiar area of town centre looked very different

  10-10-2017 13:04
  TODAY’S old photograph shows a familiar area of Bolton town centre but this spot looks very different today.
  
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• Student nurse up for top award for helping look after baby with rare skin condition

  10-10-2017 12:55
  A STUDENT nurse who helped look after a newborn baby with a rare skin condition has been nominated for an award.
  
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• PICTURES: Go back in time at new multi-million-pound dinosaur attraction

  10-10-2017 12:22
  SOAP stars went back in time for the launch of a new multi-million-pound attraction at Event City, Manchester.
  
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• New use suggested for 'iconic' library

  10-10-2017 10:23
  A LIBRARY could find a new use as a police station, it has been suggested.
  
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• 'Iconic' library could find a new role as a village police station

  10-10-2017 10:23
  A LIBRARY could find a new use as a police station, it has been suggested.
  
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• Petrol station set alight in ram raid earlier this year targeted AGAIN

  10-10-2017 09:30
  A PETROL station which was targeted by arsonists last year and set on fire after a ram raid in March has been hit by another deliberate attack.
  
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• Petrol station set ablaze in ram raid earlier this year is targeted AGAIN

  10-10-2017 09:30
  A PETROL station which was targeted by arsonists last year and set on fire after a ram raid in March has been hit by another deliberate attack.
  
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• Motorists hit with severe delays after lorry catches fire on motorway

  10-10-2017 08:50
  A LORRY has has burst into flames on the M60 near Prestwich.
  
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• Bolton Council appoints Tony Oakman as new town hall chief executive - The Bolton News

  10-10-2017 08:03
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Council appoints Tony Oakman as new town hall chief executive
  The Bolton News
  Tony Oakman will take up his next post at the town hall early next year, subject to approval by councillors at Wednesday night's full council meeting. Mr Oakman, who lives in Appley Bridge, Wigan, will be making the step up from his current role as ...and more »
  
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• 'You realise you are not alone' – 10 years of helping arthritis sufferers of all ages

  10-10-2017 07:31
  FINDING out you have a condition which could change your whole life can be a daunting and worrying experience.
  
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• Crocheted poppies raise thousands for charity

  10-10-2017 07:06
  A BOLTON woman has raised thousands of pounds for charity selling crocheted poppies.
  
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• Crocheted poppies raise charity cheer

  10-10-2017 07:06
  A BOLTON woman has raised thousands of pounds for charity selling crocheted poppies.
  
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• Bryan Senior's painting of Bolton Town Hall up for auction - The Bolton News

  10-10-2017 07:04
  The Bolton News
  Bryan Senior's painting of Bolton Town Hall up for auction
  The Bolton News
  THE work of a Bolton artist is to share the auctioneer's podium with those of LS Lowry today. Capturing a striking scene from the town's past, the landscape by Bryan Senior is being sold in a fine art auction after last appearing in public more than 60 ...and more »
  
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• Relief for passengers as new operator plans to take over axed bus service

  10-10-2017 07:03
  BUS passengers worried about the loss of a service that was due to be axed can breathe a sigh of relief, after it was announced that another operator will take over the route.
  
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• 'If a pedestrian gets hit they could be killed' - Fears grow over debris from quarry wagons after rock smashes windscreen

  10-10-2017 07:03
  A VILLAGE’S fears over rocks falling from quarry wagons have deepened after one smashed a car windscreen last week.
  
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• Fears grow over debris falling from quarry wagons after rock smashes car windscreen

  10-10-2017 07:03
  A VILLAGE’S fears over rocks falling from quarry wagons have deepened after one smashed a car windscreen last week.
  
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• Family fun and frights this Halloween

  10-10-2017 07:03
  YOUNG and old are invited to get into the spirit of Halloween this month.
  
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• Time is up for old pound coin — but one store is defying the deadline

  10-10-2017 07:02
  SHOPPERS will have to wave goodbye to the old one pound coins by the end of the week.
  
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• Sculpture reflecting what is great about children

  10-10-2017 07:02
  A SCULPTURE designed by talented young artists to celebrate how great children really are will take pride of place in a village.
  
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• School expanding due to popular demand

  10-10-2017 07:02
  A SCHOOL is expanding due to popular demand.
  
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• Mother finds knife strapped to bike near playing children

  10-10-2017 07:02
  A MOTHER has raised concerns after finding a knife holstered to a bike in a street where her children were playing.
  
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• Mother finds knife 'holstered' on bike near playing children

  10-10-2017 07:02
  A MOTHER has raised concerns after finding a knife holstered to a bike in a street where her children were playing.
  
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• Praise for 'genuinely great' 13-year-old who took on fundraising challenge

  10-10-2017 07:01
  A CHARITY champion is giving youngsters a good name, after taking on the challenge of organising a successful fundraiser.
  
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• Does your child fancy themselves as the next Joe Hart of Harry Kane? This could be a step in the direction

  10-10-2017 07:01
  BUDDING Joe Harts and Harry Kanes have the perfect opportunity to hone their skills later this month.
  
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• "You never know what the day may bring" – a day in the life of a Bolton Hospice nurse revealed

  10-10-2017 07:00
  EVERY day teams of hard working men and women are helping Boltonians through the most difficult times of their lives.
  
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• Wanderers stars brighten day for poorly children in hospital

  10-10-2017 07:00
  TWO Wanderers players visited the children’s ward at Bolton Hospital yesterday to support national, Play in Hospital Week.
  
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• PICTURED: Fantastic painting of Bolton Town Hall at auction alongside LS Lowry prints

  10-10-2017 07:00
  THE work of a Bolton artist is to share the auctioneer’s podium with those of LS Lowry today.
  
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• JAILED: Thief who tore security guard's thumbnail off

  10-10-2017 07:00
  A SHOPLIFTER who tore out a security guard’s thumbnail during a struggle has been jailed for two years.
  
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• Company boss swaps home comforts for life on the streets

  10-10-2017 07:00
  A CEO of a company will be swapping the warmth of his home in Bolton for a night on the streets to raise awareness of the plight of homeless people and raise money to tackle the growing problem.
  
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• Heartbroken family's memories of treasured quadruplet Ellie May two years after death

  10-10-2017 06:00
  THE smile of beautiful quad Ellie May Holden continues to shine in the hearts of all those who met her, say her family.
  
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