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• There is no masked crusader bringing down criminals in Bolton, police chief confirms after 'vigilante' video goes viral - Mirror.co.uk

  25-01-2018 23:28
  Mirror.co.uk
  There is no masked crusader bringing down criminals in Bolton, police chief confirms after 'vigilante' video goes viral
  Mirror.co.uk
  Police have tonight rubbished claims that a masked crusader is delivering vigilante justice on the streets of Bolton. It comes after a video showing a balaclava-clad man threatening crooks was widely shared on Facebook. Officers say they have ...and more »
  
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• There is no masked crusader bringing down criminals in Bolton ... - Mirror.co.uk

  25-01-2018 23:28
  Mirror.co.uk
  There is no masked crusader bringing down criminals in Bolton ...
  Mirror.co.uk
  But Greater Manchester Police has conceded that it does not always investigate crimes if there is no likelihood of conviction.and more »
  
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• Kay Burley Called A 'Munchkin' By Ex-US Ambassador John Bolton ... - HuffPost UK

  25-01-2018 21:49
  HuffPost UK
  Kay Burley Called A 'Munchkin' By Ex-US Ambassador John Bolton ...
  HuffPost UK
  A former US ambassador has resorted to calling Sky News presenter Kay Burley a “munchkin” after the journalist suggested Donald Trump was a “slippery fish” during a tetchy live TV interview. John Bolton made repeated personal attacks on the broadcaster ...and more »
  
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• Bolton Little Theatre brings Alan Ayckbourn’s critically acclaimed Absurd Person Singular to the stage

  25-01-2018 19:09
  BOLTON Little Theatre brings arguably the best known work from, again arguably, Britain’s greatest living playwright to the stage at the end of the month with Alan Ayckbourn’s critically acclaimed Absurd Person Singular.
  
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• Secondary School League Tables: Bolton Muslim Girls' School is number one in Bolton for results - The Bolton News

  25-01-2018 18:57
  The Bolton News
  Secondary School League Tables: Bolton Muslim Girls' School is number one in Bolton for results
  The Bolton News
  The school is number one among the borough's state-funded secondary schools — and is the best for getting the most out of its pupils after results showed that pupils made 'well above average progress'. Results show that 64 per cent achieved the higher ...and more »
  
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• Secondary School League Tables: Bolton Muslim Girls' School is number one in Bolton for results

  25-01-2018 18:56
  FIRST class — that's Bolton Muslim Girls School.
  
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• Secondary School League Tables: Children motivated to be their very best

  25-01-2018 18:55
  YOUNG people at Sharples School are motivated to do their best and achieve their potential.
  
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• Kevin O'Connor: Fleetwood Town sign defender from Preston North End on loan

  25-01-2018 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Fleetwood Town sign defender Kevin O'Connor on loan from Championship side Preston North End until the end of the season.
  
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• Blackrod 'vigilante' video slammed as fake news by police - The Bolton News

  25-01-2018 17:17
  The Bolton News
  Blackrod 'vigilante' video slammed as fake news by police
  The Bolton News
  A VIDEO claiming to show a masked vigilante destroying a drug dealer's car has been slammed as 'fake news' by police and officers have moved to reassure residents over reports of armed and masked men patrolling the streets. National newspapers have ...and more »
  
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• Blackrod 'vigilante' video slammed as fake news by police

  25-01-2018 17:14
  A VIDEO claiming to show a masked vigilante destroying a drug dealer’s car has been slammed as ‘fake news’ as police have moved to reassure residents over reports of armed and masked men patrolling the streets.
  
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• Jimmy Armfield: Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer asks fans to put politics aside for tribute

  25-01-2018 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer hopes fans will put politics aside and attend their game against Charlton to pay tribute to Jimmy Armfield.
  
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• Bolton Conservative club held 'gentlemen's evening' with strippers and waitresses - The Independent

  25-01-2018 16:27
  The Independent
  Bolton Conservative club held 'gentlemen's evening' with strippers and waitresses
  The Independent
  A Conservative club held a “gentleman's evening” featuring strippers and waitresses, leading some to compare it to the Presidents Club charity dinner where hostesses were allegedly groped. A poster for the men only event stated the Horwich Conservative ...
  
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• Bolton v-c felt 'uncomfortable' attending Presidents Club dinner ... - Times Higher Education (THE)

  25-01-2018 14:16
  Times Higher Education (THE)
  Bolton v-c felt 'uncomfortable' attending Presidents Club dinner ...
  Times Higher Education (THE)
  University says George Holmes was 'shocked' by treatment of women at all-male event but did not witness any 'assaults'
  Bolton University vice chancellor was at the controversial President's ...Manchester Evening News
  'Abhorrent' Presidents Club dinner behaviour condemned by University of Bolton boss who attendedThe Bolton Newsall 3 news articles »
  
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• Lack of Northern transport investment 'indefensible' as London disparity revealed - The Bolton News

  25-01-2018 13:13
  The Bolton News
  Lack of Northern transport investment 'indefensible' as London disparity revealed
  The Bolton News
  Train overcrowding on the way from Salford Central to Bolton 25th March 2002. This was on the delayed 17:25 heading for Liverpool after the 17:09 to Bolton was cancelled. 0 comments. PLANNED transport investment in London is two-and-a-half times higher ...and more »
  
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• Lack of Northern transport investment 'indefensible' as London disparity revealed

  25-01-2018 13:13
  PLANNED transport investment in London is two-and-a-half times higher per person than in the North of England, according to a new study.
  
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• UKIP leader Henry Bolton calls for Thanet council leader to quit - BBC - BBC News

  25-01-2018 11:34
  BBC News
  UKIP leader Henry Bolton calls for Thanet council leader to quit - BBC
  BBC News
  Henry Bolton joins 14 Thanet UKIP councillors in calling on Chris Wells to resign.
  Henry Bolton says he's running out of cash as UKIP stops paying ...Express.co.uk
  Who is 'bad girl of Brexit' Jo Marney?The Week UK
  UKIP News, Policies and Updates on New Leader Henry Bolton | Daily Mail OnlineDaily Mailall 15 news articles »
  
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• Student who graduated from Bolton University in September becomes millionaire thanks to lottery win - The Bolton News

  25-01-2018 10:45
  The Bolton News
  Student who graduated from Bolton University in September becomes millionaire thanks to lottery win
  The Bolton News
  A STUDENT who graduated from Bolton University four months ago is considering buying an Aston Martin after he won £1million on the Euromillions. 21-year-old Alex Best studied live event production in the town before his graduation last year and bought ...and more »
  
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• Student who graduated from Bolton University in September becomes millionaire thanks to lottery win

  25-01-2018 10:41
  A STUDENT who graduated from Bolton University four months ago is considering buying an Aston Martin after he won £1million on the Euromillions.
  
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• WATCH: Robbery at Co-operative in Tonge Moor Road — six men wanted

  25-01-2018 10:16
  SIX men are wanted for a robbery which took place in Tonge Moor Road last night.
  
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• Robbery at Co-operative in Tonge Moor Road — six men wanted

  25-01-2018 10:16
  SIX men are wanted for a robbery which took place in Tonge Moor Road last night.
  
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• Cars set on fire in Anchor Lane, Farnworth

  25-01-2018 10:16
  CARS were on fire in a Bolton road this morning.
  
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• Prestwich punk legend Mark E Smith dies aged 60

  25-01-2018 09:55
  PUNK legend and front man of The Fall Mark E Smith has died, aged 60.
  
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• Educating Manchester: Film Crews return to Harrop Fold School for second series

  25-01-2018 09:55
  CAMERAS will be back at Harrop Fold School for another series of Educating Greater Manchester.
  
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• Bolton Punks Picnic returns with 14 bands this summer - The Bolton News

  25-01-2018 07:10
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Punks Picnic returns with 14 bands this summer
  The Bolton News
  In June music lovers can experience festival fever right here in Bolton as the Bolton Punks Picnic returns in June to recreate the popular 1980s scene. People will be able to relive the era in Queens Park with a picnic before the music takes to the ...and more »
  
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• Huge clean-up in Slack Fold Lane after fly-tipping complaints

  25-01-2018 07:07
  A HUGE clean-up operation took place as the community tackled an area blighted by fly-tipping.
  
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• Woman, 46, found hanged at home in Prestolee

  25-01-2018 07:06
  THE inquest into the death of a woman who died as a result of hanging has been opened.
  
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• The Chase stars' quiz league team on the move

  25-01-2018 07:06
  A QUIZ league team, for whom two of the stars of top ITV show The Chase play matches on Monday evenings, is on the move.
  
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• Raw sewage: Gran left waiting weeks for 'disgusting' drain to be unblocked

  25-01-2018 07:06
  A GRANDMOTHER has been waiting for three weeks for a housing provider to clear a ‘disgusting’ blocked drain which is overflowing with sewage.
  
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• Jaiden's joy as Bolton's Got Talent winners get ready to star in Billy Elliot

  25-01-2018 07:06
  THEY impressed Peter Kay – and now two of the stars of Bolton’s Got Talent will be taking to the stage at a leading London theatre to perform the hit West End play Billy Elliot.
  
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• Heartbreak as trees along railway at Moses Gate felled ahead of line electrification

  25-01-2018 07:06
  NEIGHBOURS have reacted with anger and sadness after dozens of trees were cleared along the rail line near their homes.
  
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• Chris Green MP receives congratulations for Tories' Hulton by-election victory at Prime Minister's Questions

  25-01-2018 07:06
  THERESA May offered her congratulations to Bolton West and Atherton MP Chris Green at Prime Minister’s Questions.
  
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• Bolton Unison chief welcomes call to reject town hall workers' pay offer

  25-01-2018 07:06
  CALLS for town hall workers to reject the the Local Government Association’s pay offer for council staff have been welcomed.
  
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• Bolton solicitor's offices could become new home

  25-01-2018 07:06
  THE offices of a solicitors office could be turned into a home.
  
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• Prince William meets with Bolton health reps for Step into Health scheme

  25-01-2018 07:05
  THE Duke of Cambridge met with Bolton health representatives as part of a new initiative to help ex-military personnel find jobs in the NHS.
  
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• Historic brass band takes first prize at national competition

  25-01-2018 07:05
  A HISTORIC brass band fought off competition from around the country to win first place in a national competition.
  
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• Veterans to sleep rough over the weekend to raise awareness of homeless of ex-servicemen and women

  25-01-2018 07:04
  VETERANS will be sleeping rough in the town centre over the weekend to raise awareness of devastating situation that some of them are in.
  
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• GNB Industrial Power workers win strike over 'unacceptable' pay offer

  25-01-2018 07:04
  WORKERS at an engineering company in Horwich have secured a major boost after taking a stand over an ‘unacceptable’ pay offer.
  
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• Deprived Cambodian children to receive vital aid in overseas trip

  25-01-2018 07:04
  DEPRIVED children in Cambodia will receive vital aid as a Christian couple volunteer their time and skills.
  
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• Builder who converted bedroom for young disabled girl up for an award

  25-01-2018 07:03
  A BOLTON builder who converted a garage for a young disabled girl is appealing for your vote to win a top tradesman competition.
  
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• Academy chain to receive a slice of £45 million to help struggling schools

  25-01-2018 07:03
  AN academy trust in Bolton has been given a slice of £45 million to raise standards in poorly performing schools.
  
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