Bolton news

• James Anderson: England bowler 'worried' about future of Test cricket

  01-03-2018 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  England's James Anderson says he is "worried" about the future of Test cricket after three players signed limited-overs-only contracts.
  
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• All trains between Bolton and Manchester Victoria delayed after tree collapse

  01-03-2018 19:32
  ALL trains between Bolton and Manchester Victoria are currently delayed after a tree collapsed.
  
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• Children's hearing team at Royal Bolton Hospital gains national recognition

  01-03-2018 19:27
  A TEAM that helps children with hearing problems has been officially recognised.
  
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• Burnley v Everton

  01-03-2018 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Burnley and Everton.
  
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• Blackpool Pride boycotts venue over controversial preacher booking

  01-03-2018 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Blackpool Pride will not use Winter Gardens after a controversial preacher was booked to speak there.
  
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• Three held over Turkey death after Blackpool pub fight

  01-03-2018 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Simon Marx, 42, collapsed in Turkey the day after an "altercation" at a pub, police say.
  
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• Man smashes cafe window in Halliwell Road

  01-03-2018 14:30
  POLICE have been called to an incident in Halliwell where a man is understood to have smashed a cafe window.
  
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• New Bromley Cross micropub to open its doors this weekend

  01-03-2018 13:51
  A NEW micropub is looking to craft its own niche in the beer market.
  
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• National Offer Day: Number of children getting first choice school is up on last year

  01-03-2018 13:45
  THE MAJORITY of parents are celebrating today after getting their child into their first choice school — but hundreds are still facing disappointing after failing to get their youngster into any of their selected schools.
  
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• Crash involving 16 vehicles closes M66

  01-03-2018 13:45
  A CRASH involving 16 vehicles has closed the M66 in both directions.
  
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• National Offer Day - What to do if your child hasn't been accepted to their preferred school

  01-03-2018 13:06
  PARENTS with children moving up to high school will either be feeling relieved - or frustrated - today.
  
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• School closures in Bolton on Thursday March 1

  01-03-2018 12:52
  A NUMBER of schools across Bolton are shut today due to weather conditions.
  
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• Beast from the East shuts schools

  01-03-2018 12:52
  A NUMBER of schools across Bolton are shut today due to weather conditions.
  
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• All bin collections cancelled on March 1 as heavy snow and ice create 'unsafe' conditions for crews

  01-03-2018 12:43
  ALL bin collection in Bolton have been cancelled today because of 'unsafe' conditions for crews battling the icy weather.
  
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• All bin collections cancelled as heavy snow and ice create 'unsafe' conditions for crews

  01-03-2018 12:43
  ALL bin collection in Bolton have been cancelled today because of 'unsafe' conditions for crews battling the icy weather.
  
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• Police investigation after house fire

  01-03-2018 12:08
  A HOUSE was targeted in a suspected arson attack last night.
  
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• Nurse Karen Robinson given two awards by Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership

  01-03-2018 11:43
  HEALTH worker Karen Robinson is “nursing” a double delight.
  
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• Former sports coach jailed for sexual offences against young boys

  01-03-2018 11:33
  A FORMER sports coach has been jailed for a string of sexual offences against young boys.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns

  01-03-2018 11:31
  A MAN has been taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns.
  
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• SNOW: 'Beast from the East' and Storm Emma - Day 4 updates including travel and school closures

  01-03-2018 09:20
  All the latest weather, traffic, travel and school closures as snow hits area. A yellow weather warning for snow is in effect until 11.55pm today.
  
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• SNOW: 'Beast from the East' and Storm Emma - Day 3 updates including travel and school closures

  01-03-2018 09:20
  All the latest weather, traffic, travel and school closures as snow hits area. A yellow weather warning for snow is in effect until 11.55pm today.
  
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• 'Beast from the East' and Storm Emma - Day 3 updates including travel and school closures

  01-03-2018 09:20
  All the latest weather, traffic, travel and school closures as snow hits area. A yellow weather warning for snow is in effect until 11.55pm today.
  
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• Local press 'most trusted source for news' reveals Yougov study

  01-03-2018 07:04
  LOCAL press is the most trusted source for news, according to research from YouGov.
  
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• Farnworth by-election: Newcomers hope to take seat in first ballot box test

  01-03-2018 07:04
  THE borough’s newest political contenders have their first chance to make an impact at the ballot box next week.
  
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• Pub fight broke out after 'Scouser' claim, court hears

  01-03-2018 07:03
  A MAN’S hand was broken after he was attacked by a drinker who objected to a ‘Scouser’ being in the same pub, a court heard.
  
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• Proposed seven-unit expansion of Westhoughton industrial estate backed by town council

  01-03-2018 07:03
  A COMPANY'S plan to expand an industrial site and provide more units for businesses has been supported by councillors.
  
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• Octagon Theatre to get share of £7 million culture fund

  01-03-2018 07:03
  THE Octagon Theatre is among 28 cultural organisations set to receive a share of a £7 million investment.
  
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• Farewell to two of Bolton Council's top bosses in double retirement

  01-03-2018 07:03
  COUNCIL staff have said goodbye to two top bosses retiring from the town hall.
  
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• 25,000 books to be shifted back into Bolton Library after roof is restored

  01-03-2018 07:03
  A HUGE removal job will mean closing Bolton Central Library for three days.
  
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• Youngsters create own wonderful adventures

  01-03-2018 07:02
  CHILDREN enjoyed the magic of wonderland as they created their very own adventures.
  
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• Demolition begins at Wayne Walker meat store ahead of multi-storey car park plan

  01-03-2018 07:02
  DEMOLITION work has begun at the former Wayne Walker’s meat store.
  
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• Bolton Cancer Voices on the lookout for singers to join its ranks

  01-03-2018 07:02
  A CHOIR is on the lookout for new members to join its inspirational group for cancer patients and survivors.
  
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• Victoria Hall cements its reputation as a leading concert venue with new programme of events

  01-03-2018 07:01
  LEADING musicians will take to the stage at Victoria Hall in the coming weeks.
  
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• Musician to support cult rocker in his hometown before embarking on national tour

  01-03-2018 07:01
  A MUSICIAN who is being backed by an award-winning record producer will be performing in his hometown of Bolton tomorrow night — before he embarks on his first nationwide tour.
  
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• Homeless Bolton youngsters wow audience with retro fashion show

  01-03-2018 07:01
  HOMELESS youngsters rolled back the years in style at a ‘back-in-the-day’ themed fashion show.
  
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• Nurse suffering from toothache died after taking grandmother's painkillers and toothache

  01-03-2018 06:31
  A NURSE died after taking a fatal dose of her grandmother’s prescribed painkillers and sleeping pills to try to battle toothache.
  
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• Nurse suffering from toothache died after taking grandmother’s painkillers and sleeping pills

  01-03-2018 06:31
  A NURSE died after taking a fatal dose of her grandmother’s prescribed painkillers and sleeping pills to try to battle toothache.
  
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• Steel firm Severfield plans to axe 70 jobs from Lostock manufacturing site

  01-03-2018 06:05
  A STEEL firm has announced plans to axe 70 jobs at its site in Lostock.
  
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