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• Warning over icy weather tonight

  15-12-2017 18:28
  PEOPLE are being warned about further icy weather tonight.
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 18:28
  The Bolton News
  Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice
  The Bolton News
  The Met Office has issued a weather warning to run from 5pm today until 11am tomorrow for parts of the UK, including Bolton. While the ice won't be as hazardous as earlier this week people are still being told to be alert, especially if there are ...and more »
  
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• How much do we really value our children?

  15-12-2017 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Do we as a society invest enough in our children's development during their early years?
  
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• Christmas Jumper Day 2017 - Your Pictures - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 17:40
  The Bolton News
  Christmas Jumper Day 2017 - Your Pictures
  The Bolton News
  THE finest festive knitwear was proudly on display around the town as people supported Bolton Hospice's Jolly Jumper Day. Today it's officially Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children, and we want to see your best threads. Staff at The Bolton ...and more »
  
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• Walkden house fire: Heartbroken family pays tribute to four children who died

  15-12-2017 17:29
  A HEARTBROKEN family has paid tribute to to four children who died in a house fire.
  
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• Has Sean Dyche banned social media at Burnley? - Jack Cork spills the beans

  15-12-2017 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Burnley midfielder Jack Cork reveals why he and his team-mates steer clear of social media.
  
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• Gas leak after pipe fractured in dramatic car crash near Bolton town centre - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 16:59
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  Gas leak after pipe fractured in dramatic car crash near Bolton town centre
  The Bolton News
  A GAS pipe was fractured when a car spun out of control and crashed outside a row of shops. Buildings had to be evacuated due to the leak, which was caused when a gas pipe was damage when the Vauxhall Astra crashed in Derby Street at 11am yesterday ...and more »
  
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• Crompton Way Motors wins top award - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 16:13
  The Bolton News
  Crompton Way Motors wins top award
  The Bolton News
  One of Bolton's most successful used car retailers has been honoured at the industry's leading awards event. Crompton Way Motors was named Used Car Sales Team Of The Year by TV's Wheeler Dealer, Mike Brewer, at the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards ...
  
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• Taxi rank to be patrolled over the festive period

  15-12-2017 16:02
  MARSHALS will be on patrol at a busy town centre taxi rank every weekend to ensure festive revellers get home safely and without incident after a night out.
  
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• Mad Friday: Taxi ranks to be patrolled by safety 'marshals' over festive period to reduce illegal 'pick-ups'

  15-12-2017 16:02
  MARSHALS will be on patrol at a busy town centre taxi rank every weekend to ensure festive revellers get home safely and without incident after a night out.
  
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• Taxi rank to be patrolled over the festive period - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 16:01
  The Bolton News
  Taxi rank to be patrolled over the festive period
  The Bolton News
  MARSHALS will be on patrol at a busy town centre taxi rank every weekend to ensure festive revellers get home safely and without incident after a night out. A taxi marshal scheme is being trialled after other towns reported theirs had cut anti-social ...and more »
  
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• Primary league tables: School fails to meet standards in reading, writing and maths

  15-12-2017 15:57
  A SCHOOL in Bolton failed to meet the minimum standards expected by the Government
  
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• Join Bolton Wanderers for fun filled fundraising in Westhoughton - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 15:41
  Join Bolton Wanderers for fun filled fundraising in Westhoughton
  The Bolton News
  A Name The Teddy Bear competition will held outside Gee Tee's store to raise money for the club's Community Trust projects. Lofty the Lion and Tony Kelly will be there for a meet and greet with fans from 11-12 and 11.30-12.30 respectively. There is ...and more »
  
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• Join Bolton Wanderers for fun filled fundraising in Westhoughton

  15-12-2017 15:40
  BOLTON Wanderers will be hosting a fun-filled fundraising event in Westhoughton this Saturday.
  
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• FBI records show 'extreme bias' against Trump – White House - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 15:23
  The Bolton News
  FBI records show 'extreme bias' against Trump – White House
  The Bolton News
  Newly revealed FBI records show there is “extreme bias” against President Donald Trump among senior leadership at the FBI, the White House said. The accusation came hours before Mr Trump was to speak at the FBI training academy in Quantico, Virginia ...and more »
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reveal date for special day - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 14:59
  The Bolton News
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reveal date for special day
  The Bolton News
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding is to take place on Saturday May 19, Kensington Palace has announced. The pair, whose engagement was confirmed last month, are tying the knot at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. American actress Ms Markle is ...and more »
  
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• Bolton Wanderers v Burton Albion - BBC Sport

  15-12-2017 14:44
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers v Burton Albion
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Wanderers captain Darren Pratley may be unavailable for their game against fellow Championship strugglers Burton Albion. The midfielder played 80 minutes in their defeat by Nottingham Forest despite carrying a knee injury. Burton, who have won ...
  Bolton Wanderers boss could rethink January transfer window plans ...The Bolton News
  Opposition preview: Bolton Wanderers firing on all cylinders and ready for visit of Burton AlbionBurton Ma
  
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• Australia child abuse inquiry finds 'catastrophic failures' from Catholic Church - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 14:05
  The Bolton News
  Australia child abuse inquiry finds 'catastrophic failures' from Catholic Church
  The Bolton News
  Of the 8,000 survivors of child sex abuse who gave evidence to the commission, 62% were Catholics. (Andrew Parsons/PA). 0 comments. An Australian inquiry into child abuse has recommended the Catholic Church stop demanding clergy be celibate and said ...and more »
  
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• Proposed takeover of Bolton bus services announced

  15-12-2017 14:00
  BUS services in Bolton could be about to see major transformation after plans were announced for Rosso to join the Transdev Blazefield group of companies.
  
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• Proposed takeover of Bolton bus services announced - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 13:59
  The Bolton News
  Proposed takeover of Bolton bus services announced
  The Bolton News
  BUS services in Bolton could be about to see major transformation after plans were announced for Rosso to join the Transdev Blazefield group of companies. Rossendale Borough Council, which owns Rosso, has in principle reached an agreement to sell its ...and more »
  
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• Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal are suffering from Man Utd hangover - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 13:27
  The Bolton News
  Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal are suffering from Man Utd hangover
  The Bolton News
  Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United a fortnight ago is still having an adverse affect on his players. The Gunners were beaten 3-1 by Jose Mourinho's side on December 2 and have gone on to draw their next two Premier League ...and more »
  
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• RECAP: Car crash in Bolton causes gas leak

  15-12-2017 13:19
  A CAR crash in Bolton town centre has caused a suspected gas leak and major traffic problems.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers Under-18s exit FA Youth Cup with defeat at Middlesbrough - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 13:09
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Wanderers Under-18s exit FA Youth Cup with defeat at Middlesbrough
  The Bolton News
  WANDERERS Under-18s were dumped out of the FA Youth Cup after a 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough on Thursday night. Goals midway through each half secured progress to the fourth round for the hosts and a trip to Stevenage. It was disappointing for the young ...and more »
  
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• Walkden house fire: Three people appear in court charged with murder of four children

  15-12-2017 12:35
  THREE people have appeared in court charged with the murder of four children who died in a house fire.
  
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• Australia v England – story of day two - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 12:06
  The Bolton News
  Australia v England – story of day two
  The Bolton News
  England failed to cash in on centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan as familiar problems persisted on a fluctuating second day in the third Ashes Test. Joe Root called for “special” contributions and a sustained overall performance as England's ...and more »
  
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• Christmas Jumper Day 2017 - Send us your pictures - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 10:30
  The Bolton News
  Christmas Jumper Day 2017 - Send us your pictures
  The Bolton News
  THE finest festive knitwear was proudly on display around the town as people supported Bolton Hospice's Jolly Jumper Day. Today it's officially Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children, and we want to see your best threads. Staff at The Bolton ...and more »
  
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• Tumble dryer forces family to flee home in middle of the night

  15-12-2017 10:08
  A FAMILY had to flee their home in the middle of the night after a tumble dryer burst into flames.
  
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• Activist's sadness over pledge - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 09:01
  The Bolton News
  Activist's sadness over pledge
  The Bolton News
  A CAMPAIGNER has spoken of her disappointment after councillors failed to back a pledge to support sexual assault victims in Bolton. Gemma Aitchison, founder of YES Matters, a group which campaigns on consent and objectification of women, held a ...and more »
  
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• Campaigner's disappointment after councillors fail to back pledge to support sexual assault victims

  15-12-2017 08:56
  A CAMPAIGNER has spoken of her disappointment after councillors failed to back a pledge to support sexual assault victims in Bolton.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers boss could rethink January transfer window plans - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 08:46
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Wanderers boss could rethink January transfer window plans
  The Bolton News
  PHIL Parkinson plotted his January spending plan this week – but insists some players could yet change his mind. Four games remain between now and the start of the winter transfer window, starting with Saturday's six-pointer against struggling Burton ...
  Opposition preview: Bolton Wanderers firing on all cylinders and ready for visit of Burton AlbionBurton Mail
  Preview: Bolton v BurtonVitalfo
  
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• Shisha cafe plans for Bolton town centre - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:08
  The Bolton News
  Shisha cafe plans for Bolton town centre
  The Bolton News
  A planning application has been submitted to turn a restaurant into a shisha cafe in Marsden Road, Bolton. Reader vote. Have you ever visited a shisha cafe? Yes. No. Vote. Mr S Hussain of Dorking Close has applied to the council to change the building ...
  
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• Travel agent apprentice Shannon flying high after making final of national awards

  15-12-2017 07:03
  Travel apprentice heads to national final
  
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• Travel agent apprentice makes final of national awards - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Travel agent apprentice makes final of national awards
  The Bolton News
  A HIGH-FLYING travel apprentice is set to represent her industry at a national awards ceremony. Shannon Green is the only travel apprentice in the country to have made it through to the grand final of the National Apprenticeship Awards. The 20-year ...and more »
  
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• Teen on trial for murder denies punching victim in mouth and holding knife to his throat

  15-12-2017 07:03
  A TEENAGER on trial for murder denied punching the victim and holding a knife to his throat.
  
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• 'Inspirational' grandad hikes Rivington Pike to mark 80th birthday

  15-12-2017 07:03
  A BOLTON grandfather celebrated turning 80 this week clambering to the top of Rivington Pike.
  
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• Heroic Royal Bolton Hospital staff who cared for arena bombing victims meet celebs at Christmas banquet - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Heroic Royal Bolton Hospital staff who cared for arena bombing victims meet celebs at Christmas banquet
  The Bolton News
  SIX medical staff who helped care for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing in May mingled with the stars at a Christmas banquet held to honour the Heroes of 2017. The staff from Bolton Royal Hospital were invited as representatives of health ...and more »
  
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• Heroic Royal Bolton Hospital staff who cared for arena bombing ... - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:03
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  Heroic Royal Bolton Hospital staff who cared for arena bombing ...
  The Bolton News
  SIX medical staff who helped care for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing in May mingled with the stars at a Christmas banquet held to…and more »
  
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• Heroic hospital staff who cared for arena bombing victims meet celebs at Christmas banquet

  15-12-2017 07:03
  SIX medical staff who helped care for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing in May mingled with the stars at a Christmas banquet held to honour the Heroes of 2017.
  
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• Greater Manchester Mayor's disappointment after Government ... - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Greater Manchester Mayor's disappointment after Government ...
  The Bolton News
  PROPOSALS that would have seen the borough's railway stations transformed into community hubs, encompassing gyms, cafes and even art galleries…and more »
  
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• Greater Manchester Mayor's disappointment after Government rejects railway plans - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Greater Manchester Mayor's disappointment after Government rejects railway plans
  The Bolton News
  PROPOSALS that would have seen the borough's railway stations transformed into community hubs, encompassing gyms, cafes and even art galleries have been rejected by the Government. Earlier this year the region's transport bosses put forward plans to ...and more »
  
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• Farnworth murder trial hears evidence from teenage defendant - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Farnworth murder trial hears evidence from teenage defendant
  The Bolton News
  A TEENAGER on trial for murder denied punching the victim and holding a knife to his throat. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is one of five people standing trial over the murder of Farnworth man Ian Bendall. Alex Smith also ...and more »
  
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• Andy Burnham speaks of disappointment after Government stops rail devolution plans in tracks

  15-12-2017 07:03
  PROPOSALS that would have seen the borough’s railway stations transformed into community hubs, encompassing gyms, cafes and even art galleries have been rejected by the Government.
  
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• 'Inspirational' grandad hikes Rivington Pike to mark 80th birthday - The Bolton News

  15-12-2017 07:02
  The Bolton News
  'Inspirational' grandad hikes Rivington Pike to mark 80th birthday
  The Bolton News
  Ray Matthews, an ex Rivington and Blackrod student, was accompanied by members of his family as he hiked his way up to the top on the Tuesday. Mr Matthews worked for a number of years as a company secretary for a furniture business in Bolton and later ...and more »
  
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• New jobs and vital refurb as community centre wins over £300,000

  15-12-2017 07:00
  CHURCHES and community groups in Bolton are celebrating after being awarded more than £300,000, creating three jobs and enabling vital refurbishments.
  
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