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• Hyndburn mayor Peter Britcliffe resigns over sexual abuse claims

  08-02-2018 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The Mayor of Hyndburn Peter Britcliffe says he is confident the investigation will "clear his name".
  
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• MP meets Beaumont Chase residents to hear crime concerns

  08-02-2018 19:30
  A MEETING will be held tonight to follow up concerns raised by residents of Beaumont Chase with Bolton South MP, Yasmin Qureshi.
  
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• Trains delayed or cancelled between Bolton and Blackburn due to passenger taken ill

  08-02-2018 18:36
  TRAINS in Bolton are delayed or cancelled.
  
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• VIDEO: Driver caught going twice speed limit on St Helens Road

  08-02-2018 18:15
  A DRIVER was caught driving at speeds of more than 60 miles an hour through a built up area of Bolton.
  
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• Autistic girl's beloved therapy cat goes missing in Bromley Cross

  08-02-2018 17:17
  A LITTLE girl with autism has been left devastated’ after her beloved pet cat went missing earlier this week.
  
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• Funeral for former England captain Jimmy Armfield

  08-02-2018 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir Bobby Charlton, his brother Jack, Sir Trevor Brooking and Gordon Taylor were among the mourners.
  
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• Fans' tribute to former Bolton Wanderers boss Jimmy Armfield

  08-02-2018 16:01
  FOOTBALL fans paid tribute to former Bolton Wanderers manager Jimmy Armfield as his funeral cortege passed through Blackpool FC's Bloomfield Road ground in front of the stand bearing his name.
  
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• Boxer Amir Khan makes a surprise visit to the nursery

  08-02-2018 15:58
  BOXER Amir Khan surprised children and their parents when he made one of his last public appearances before flying out to America.
  
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• Boxer Amir Khan makes a surprise visit to nursery

  08-02-2018 15:58
  BOXER Amir Khan surprised children and their parents when he made one of his last public appearances before flying out to America.
  
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• More snow likely as Met Office issues weather warning

  08-02-2018 15:30
  MORE snow could be on the way to Bolton as the Met Office issued a weather warning.
  
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• Blackpool Tower Ballroom sparkles after spring clean

  08-02-2018 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Blackpool Tower Ballroom dusts off its chandeliers during an annual spring clean.
  
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• Suspected shoplifter arrested in Bolton town centre

  08-02-2018 14:08
  POLICE rushed to the town centre after security staff detained a suspected shoplifter.
  
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• Ukip is losing 1000 members a MONTH admits scandal-hit leader Henry Bolton - Daily Mail

  08-02-2018 12:53
  Daily Mail
  Ukip is losing 1000 members a MONTH admits scandal-hit leader Henry Bolton
  Daily Mail
  Ukip leader Henry Bolton has admitted his ailing party is losing 1,000 members a month as he fights an attempt to remove him as leader. Mr Bolton made the admission at a furious meeting of party members in Surrey last month. He was repeatedly lashed ...
  
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• Debenhams to shed management jobs - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 12:39
  The Bolton News
  Debenhams to shed management jobs
  The Bolton News
  DEPARTMENT store chain Debenhams is set to slash 320 store management roles as it pushes through a major cost-cutting drive after being confronted by flagging sales. The retailer, which has a store in the Market Place shopping centre in Bolton, said ...and more »
  
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• Debenhams to shed management jobs

  08-02-2018 12:39
  DEPARTMENT store chain Debenhams is set to slash 320 store management roles as it pushes through a major cost-cutting drive after being confronted by flagging sales.
  
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• 'Farnworth is our top priority' - new Bolton Council chief pledges commitment to town - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 12:22
  The Bolton News
  'Farnworth is our top priority' - new Bolton Council chief pledges commitment to town
  The Bolton News
  THE new leader of Bolton Council has declared the regeneration of Farnworth as the town hall's 'top priority'. Farnworth was nominated for funding from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's 'Town Centre Challenge' by previous leader Cliff Morris. And ...and more »
  
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• Karl Krikken: Shropshire director of cricket departs for Lancashire role

  08-02-2018 12:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Karl Krikken leaves his role as Shropshire director of cricket to take on a coaching position with Lancashire.
  
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• Crime 'rife' in Westhoughton say residents during angry meeting with police

  08-02-2018 11:49
  PASSIONS ran high as residents confronted police and councillors on what is being done to tackle crime in Westhoughton.
  
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• PNE fans anger at Gentry Day ticket prices being charged by Bolton - Lancashire Evening Post

  08-02-2018 10:42
  PNE fans anger at Gentry Day ticket prices being charged by Bolton
  Lancashire Evening Post
  Preston North End supporters have reacted furiously to ticket prices for the Gentry Day clash against Bolton Wanderers. Adults are being charged £35 for a seat in the upper tier of the away end of the Macron Stadium for the March 3 game, with seniors ...
  
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• Michael Bolton cancels New Theatre, Oxford show 'due to technical reasons' - Oxford Mail

  08-02-2018 10:05
  Oxford Mail
  Michael Bolton cancels New Theatre, Oxford show 'due to technical reasons'
  Oxford Mail
  SINGER Michael Bolton has had to cancel this week's Oxford show 'because of technical reasons'. The American singer songwriter had been due to appear at the New Theatre on Friday. But ticket-holders have been left disappointed after the producer of the ...and more »
  
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• Real people' give their views in Brexit documentary in a special Bolton showing - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 10:04
  The Bolton News
  Real people' give their views in Brexit documentary in a special Bolton showing
  The Bolton News
  NO matter what your stance, Brexit is undoubtedly the key issue facing the country today. Now, the first feature length Brexit documentary is to play at The Light Cinema Bolton on Valentine's Day at 7.30pm. Brexitannia will feature Noam Chomsky and ...and more »
  
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• 'Real people’ give their Brexit views during documentary cinema screening

  08-02-2018 10:03
  NO matter what your stance, Brexit is undoubtedly the key issue facing the country today.
  
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• Hamlet is ideal way to enjoy Shakespeare says West End star

  08-02-2018 09:44
  WEST End actor David Ricardo-Pearce returns to the Octagon stage to star in one of the greatest plays of revenge, love and tragedy - Hamlet.
  
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• Tributes to 'pioneering' headteacher who blazed a trail at Bolton primary schools - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 09:38
  The Bolton News
  Tributes to 'pioneering' headteacher who blazed a trail at Bolton primary schools
  The Bolton News
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'pioneering and inspirational' teacher following her death at the age of 80. Joan Atkinson was the first headteacher at both Bowness Primary School in Little Lever and Eatock Primary School in Westhoughton. A formidable yet ...and more »
  
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• Tributes to 'pioneering' headteacher who blazed a trail at Bolton primary schools

  08-02-2018 09:36
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘pioneering and inspirational’ teacher following her death at the age of 80.
  
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• Tributes to 'pioneering and inspirational' headteacher

  08-02-2018 09:36
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘pioneering and inspirational’ teacher following her death at the age of 80.
  
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• Crews from Bolton and Bury among 100 firefighters tackling large fire - Bury Times

  08-02-2018 08:47
  Bury Times
  Crews from Bolton and Bury among 100 firefighters tackling large fire
  Bury Times
  CREWS from Bolton and Bury are among a 100 firefighters at the scene of a large fire that broke out at an industrial unit in Rochdale this morning. The unit, measuring over 100 metres, is still ablaze and Albert Royds Street remains closed and will do ...
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• Bolton University Under-11s Indoor Cricket Tournament first week report - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 08:22
  The Bolton News
  Bolton University Under-11s Indoor Cricket Tournament first week report
  The Bolton News
  HORWICH, Blackrod, Eagley and Farnworth Social Circle kicked off the Bolton University Under-11s Indoor Competition on Sunday with a victory. Horwich's 242-6 was too good for Heaton who replied with 227-4, and Egerton's 247-3 was no match for Blackrod ...
  
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• Ann Schofield's Bolton Badminton League round-up - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 07:59
  The Bolton News
  Ann Schofield's Bolton Badminton League round-up
  The Bolton News
  PARK remain handily-placed to get up among the leading pack in Section B of the Bolton Badminton League after beating Markland Hill D 10-8. It was a hard-fought tussle between Park, who are sixth, and their visitors, who are two places below them, with ...
  
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• Remembrance service honours victims of IRA bomb that claimed life of Bolton soldier and 11 others - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Remembrance service honours victims of IRA bomb that claimed life of Bolton soldier and 11 others
  The Bolton News
  A MILITARY association attended a remembrance service in honour of the victims of an IRA bombing in which a Bolton artilleryman lost his life. Members of the Royal Artillery Association's Bolton branch travelled to Hartshead Services, in Yorkshire, to ...and more »
  
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• Remembrance service honours victims of IRA bomb that claimed life of Bolton soldier and 11 others

  08-02-2018 07:03
  A MILITARY association attended a remembrance service in honour of the victims of an IRA bombing in which a Bolton artilleryman lost his life.
  
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• Outrage at plans to axe 'vital lifeline' First Bus services - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Outrage at plans to axe 'vital lifeline' First Bus services
  The Bolton News
  First Bus will be putting an end to the 575 service — a busy route that connects Bolton and Horwich — and the 571/572 Bolton to Great Lever circular. The operator plans to withdraw the services from April 8. Cllr David Chadwick, Bolton Council's ...and more »
  
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• Family fury at hospital's care of tragic father - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 07:03
  The Bolton News
  Family fury at hospital's care of tragic father
  The Bolton News
  A CORONER has severely criticised a mental health hospital which treated a great-grandad shortly before he died. At Bolton Coroner's Court John Pollard described the errors made at Woodlands Hospital, Little Hulton, after 79-year-old John Smith was ...and more »
  
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• Family fury at hospital's care of tragic father

  08-02-2018 07:03
  A CORONER has severely criticised a mental health hospital which treated a great-grandad shortly before he died. At Bolton Coroner’s Court John Pollard described the errors made at Woodlands Hospital, Little Hulton, after 79-year-old John Smith was admitted, as “shocking”.
  
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• Coroner slams 'shocking' hospital care of tragic father who became dehydrated

  08-02-2018 07:03
  A CORONER has severely criticised a mental health hospital which treated a great-grandad shortly before he died. At Bolton Coroner’s Court John Pollard described the errors made at Woodlands Hospital, Little Hulton, after 79-year-old John Smith was admitted, as “shocking”.
  
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• Coroner slams 'shocking' hospital care of tragic father

  08-02-2018 07:03
  A CORONER has severely criticised a mental health hospital which treated a great-grandad shortly before he died. At Bolton Coroner’s Court John Pollard described the errors made at Woodlands Hospital, Little Hulton, after 79-year-old John Smith was admitted, as “shocking”.
  
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• Would you like your manager to dress as an elf for a day? Nominate now

  08-02-2018 07:02
  IT'S time to express your elf!
  
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• Shock after needles are found outside children's play centre - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 07:02
  The Bolton News
  Shock after needles are found outside children's play centre
  The Bolton News
  THE manager of a children's play centre was shocked when she discovered two needles outside the front door. Sharon Beard spotted them when she arrived at Tiger Tumbles Playhouse, in Chorley New Road, Horwich, on Tuesday morning. They were near the ...and more »
  
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• Shock after needles are found outside children's play centre

  08-02-2018 07:02
  THE manager of a children’s play centre was shocked when she discovered two needles outside the front door.
  
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• Primary school remains in "special measures" after latest inspection

  08-02-2018 07:02
  A PRIMARY school which was rated "inadequate" two years ago remains in "special measures" after its latest progress report.
  
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• Parents defend primary school which loses its 'good' Ofsted rating

  08-02-2018 07:02
  PARENTS have rallied to support a school which has lost its good rating after an Ofsted inspection.
  
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• Parents defend primary school which loses its 'good' judgement - The Bolton News

  08-02-2018 07:02
  The Bolton News
  Parents defend primary school which loses its 'good' judgement
  The Bolton News
  PARENTS have rallied to support a school which has lost its good rating after an Ofsted inspection. Ladybridge Primary has been judged as 'requires improvement' by inspectors — a grading which parents say does not reflect the school. Headteacher Colin ...and more »
  
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