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• Laura Massaro suffers World Championship upset by Tesni Evans

  12-12-2017 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Former world champion Laura Massaro loses to Welsh 16th seed Tesni Evans in the last 16 of this year's event.
  
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• Arriva North West bus strikes: Unions accept pay deal

  12-12-2017 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Arriva North West staff were set to stage a series of walkouts in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• Wigan Athletic 3-2 AFC Fylde

  12-12-2017 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Grigg scores two late goals as Wigan book an FA Cup third-round trip to Premier League side Bournemouth by beating AFC Fylde.
  
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• Police believe arson that killed three children was 'targeted attack' and make sixth arrest in murder investigation

  12-12-2017 20:17
  POLICE have made “significant progress” in their hunt for the killers of three children who died in a house fire.
  
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• Car catches fire in Longsight Park | The Bolton News - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 19:04
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  Car catches fire in Longsight Park | The Bolton News
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  CREWS were called out to a car fire in a park on Monday afternoon.and more »
  
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• Car catches fire in Longsight Park

  12-12-2017 19:01
  CREWS were called out to a car fire in a park on Monday afternoon.
  
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• VIDEO: HGV driver fined after near miss with police car

  12-12-2017 18:28
  AN HGV driver who was within a hair's breadth of causing a smash with a police vehicle and a wagon, was handed a fine of £525 by Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court.
  
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• East Lancs Road near-miss HGV driver fined

  12-12-2017 18:28
  AN HGV driver who was within a hair's breadth of causing a smash with a police vehicle and a wagon, was handed a fine of £525 by Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court.
  
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• Westhoughton town councillor kicked off committee after 'false statements' row

  12-12-2017 17:50
  A TOWN councillor has been thrown off his committee after he was accused of bringing the authority into disrepute.
  
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• WARNING: Ice expected on roads as freezing weather continues

  12-12-2017 17:01
  DRIVERS are being warned to take care on the roads again tonight and tomorrow because of icy conditions.
  
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• Missing man Michael Wood, aged 68, from Sharples found dead - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 15:42
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  Missing man Michael Wood, aged 68, from Sharples found dead
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  The body of Michael Wood, from Sharples, was found on Friday in North Yorkshire, police have confirmed. The 69-year-old was a keen walker but suffered from mobility problems. An appeal to help find him was widely shared. Police revealed he had been for ...and more »
  
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• Missing 68-year-old from Sharples found dead

  12-12-2017 15:42
  A MAN who was missing for up to a month has been found dead.
  
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• PICTURES: New reception class (blue) at St, Peter's Farnworth

  12-12-2017 15:21
  THIS year we have re-launched our popular First Class feature.
  
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• PICTURES: New reception class (green) at St Peter's Farnworth

  12-12-2017 15:19
  THIS year we have re-launched our popular First Class feature.
  
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• Camera Club: Meet the photographer capturing Bolton's beautiful ... - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 15:19
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  Camera Club: Meet the photographer capturing Bolton's beautiful ...
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  OVER the next few weeks we are concentrating on individual Camera Club members.Our page today features Karl Baison. He said: “Pictures are…and more »
  
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• Camera Club: Meet the photographer capturing Bolton's beautiful wildlife

  12-12-2017 15:16
  OVER the next few weeks we are concentrating on individual Camera Club members.Our page today features Karl Baison. He said: “Pictures are memories, and memories last forever.
  
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• Lancashire pair Danny Lamb and Toby Lester sign new contracts with county

  12-12-2017 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Lancashire all-rounder Danny Lamb and seamer Toby Lester sign new contracts with the county to the end of 2018.
  
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• Waiting outside hospital: 200 patients in Bolton had to wait at hospital after arriving by ambulance - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 14:26
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  Waiting outside hospital: 200 patients in Bolton had to wait at hospital after arriving by ambulance
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  MORE than 200 patients in Bolton were left waiting after arriving at hospital by ambulance during the first two weeks of winter. Health chiefs have admitted they are 'facing significant pressures' with nearly a fifth of arrivals at hospital stranded ...and more »
  
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• Ashes: Ben Duckett incident 'not malicious' says James Anderson

  12-12-2017 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  England bowler James Anderson says Ben Duckett pouring a drink over him in a Perth bar was "not malicious" and a "bit of a non-event".
  
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• PICTURES: Children at St Matthew's CE Primary School in Bolton introduced to 'scooter boarding' - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 14:11
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  PICTURES: Children at St Matthew's CE Primary School in Bolton introduced to 'scooter boarding'
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  PUPILS at a Bolton primary school have been 'scooter boarding' as part of a programme intended to introduce them to new sports. Year 5 and 6 pupils at St Matthew's CE Primary School in Halliwell have been taking part in weekly sessions since the start ...and more »
  
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• PICTURES: Children introduced to new sport of 'scooter boarding’

  12-12-2017 14:09
  PUPILS at a Bolton primary school have been ‘scooter boarding’ as part of a programme intended to introduce them to new sports.
  
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• PICTURES: Children at St Matthew's CE Primary School in Bolton introduced to 'scooter boarding’

  12-12-2017 14:09
  PUPILS at a Bolton primary school have been ‘scooter boarding’ as part of a programme intended to introduce them to new sports.
  
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• Bolton hospital turned away pregnant mum before baby death ... - Daily Mail

  12-12-2017 13:45
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  Bolton hospital turned away pregnant mum before baby death ...
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  Elise Flitcroft (pictured with partner McCauley) had travelled to Royal Bolton Hospital in an ambulance, where a midwife slammed her for wasting NHS cash.
  Waiting outside hospital: 200 patients in Bolton had to wait at hospital after arriving by ambulanceThe Bolton Newsall 6 news articles »
  
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• Bolton Wanderers inform Sunderland January transfer target is 'not for sale' - Sunderland Echo

  12-12-2017 11:44
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  Bolton Wanderers inform Sunderland January transfer target is 'not for sale'
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  Bolton Wanderers have moved to warn off admirers of striker Gary Madine by declaring he is not for sale in January. The striker is understood to be on Sunderland's radar next month, as revealed by the Echo, but Wanderers have taken the unusual step of ...
  Sunderland, Derby County and Leeds United set for disappointment ...The Bolton News
  Time for Burton Albion to stand up and be counted
  
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• FA Cup: Crewe Alexandra v Blackburn Rovers replay put back 24 hours

  12-12-2017 11:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Crewe's FA Cup second-round replay against Blackburn is put back 24 hours to Wednesday because of adverse weather conditions.
  
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• Michael Bolton announces Valentine's Day gig in Sunderland ... - Sunderland Echo

  12-12-2017 10:45
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  Michael Bolton announces Valentine's Day gig in Sunderland ...
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  Michael Bolton has announced he will play Sunderland in one of only a handful of tour dates for 2018. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist, who has sold more than 65 million records worldwide, will play Sunderland Empire on ...
  Like Michael Bolton? You can travel 30 miles to see him in concert on Valentine's DayGazette Liveall 4 news articles »
  
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• Bolton Wanderers offer fans a free ticket to the Cardiff City game if ... - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 10:18
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  Bolton Wanderers offer fans a free ticket to the Cardiff City game if ...
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  WANDERERS are offering fans a special Christmas gift – oh, yes they are!and more »
  
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• Commuters facing delays after broken down vehicle causes tailbacks

  12-12-2017 09:29
  Commuters are facing delays on St Peter's Way this morning.
  
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• UPDATES: 3 children killed in house fire named - Police make five arrests

  12-12-2017 09:17
  THREE children have died following a house fire in the early hours of this morning.
  
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• UPDATES: 3 children killed in house fire named after petrol 'poured down chimney'

  12-12-2017 09:17
  THREE children have died following a house fire in the early hours of this morning.
  
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• UPDATES: 3 children killed in house fire after petrol 'poured down chimney'

  12-12-2017 09:17
  THREE children have died following a house fire in the early hours of this morning.
  
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• UPDATES: 3 children die in house fire - Police make five arrests

  12-12-2017 09:17
  THREE children have died following a house fire in the early hours of this morning.
  
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• 3 dead after house fire in Jackson Street, Walkden - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 09:11
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  3 dead after house fire in Jackson Street, Walkden
  The Bolton News
  Security measures were put in place at the house, including the fitting of a device to the property's letterbox. The arrangements, known as target hardening, are generally used to strengthen a building to protect it in the event of the attack. It is ...and more »
  
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• From LA to BX - How Californian Yoga instructor is providing 'remarkable' fitness results

  12-12-2017 07:31
  AS the saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks – but you are never too old to learn the downward facing dog!
  
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• Developers' claim that brownfield sites cannot solve Bolton's housing crisis is 'nonsense', says council leader Cl - The Bolton News

  12-12-2017 07:04
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  Developers' claim that brownfield sites cannot solve Bolton's housing crisis is 'nonsense', says council leader Cl
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  CLAIMS that building on brownfield land cannot solve Bolton's housing crisis have been labelled 'nonsense' by town hall bosses. A developer-led report published yesterday said that councils will need to release more protected land in order to combat ...and more »
  
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• Why some things never change for motorists in Bolton town centre...

  12-12-2017 07:02
  TODAY’S picture shows that parking has always been an issue in Bolton town centre.
  
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• Tunes help you breathe more easily — children with asthma invited to join singing group

  12-12-2017 07:02
  CHILDREN who suffer with asthma have the chance to see if singing can help improve their breathing.
  
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• Santa Claus parks up at Westhoughton Station with reindeer and sleigh

  12-12-2017 07:02
  CHRISTMAS has officially arrived at Westhoughton Station after the community set up the annual festival display at the transport hub.
  
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• Mountain rescue team purchases new defib after £500 donation

  12-12-2017 07:02
  A DONATION of £500 has been made to Bolton Mountain Rescue Team by Manchester-based health company Essity.
  
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• Inside the little-known factory on your doorstep that's run by Alan Sugar's son

  12-12-2017 07:02
  THIS is the factory where thousands of advertising screens seen all across the UK and Europe are made – and it’s right here in Bolton.
  
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• Girls praised for money-saving advice project

  12-12-2017 07:02
  TWO youngsters from Bolton Lads And Girls Club were recognised for a recent social action project.
  
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• ‘Amazing’ cash boost to help Bolton young people with mental health problems

  12-12-2017 07:02
  A NEW project to support vulnerable young people with mental health difficulties will be launched thanks to an ‘amazing’ funding boost.
  
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• REVEALED: The West End actor who will play Bolton's Hamlet

  12-12-2017 07:01
  AN actor will swap the West End stage for Bolton to play Shakespeare's greatest tragic prince.
  
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• Couple escape house fire with baby boy after tumble dryer bursts into flames

  12-12-2017 07:00
  A YOUNG couple with an 11-month-old baby escaped unhurt after a tumble dryer burst into flames during the early hours of the morning.
  
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• 'It should make a real difference' - Rail commuters celebrate new half-hourly service for rural stations

  12-12-2017 06:05
  COMMUTERS at a busy railway station have two reasons to celebrate this week.
  
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