Bolton news

• Lancashire Lifesavers: New Blackburn defibrillator helps save woman

  26-04-2018 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The device was relied upon just days after being installed at BBC Radio Lancashire's Blackburn studios.
  
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• Challenge to keep Bolton people healthy as retirement age rises

  26-04-2018 18:39
  HEALTH chiefs have been warned of the challenges facing Bolton as the population ages and the age at which people rises.
  
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• Poundworld stores in Bolton could be at risk of closure

  26-04-2018 18:11
  DISCOUNT chain Poundworld could close 100 of its 355 stores under a restructuring plan.
  
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• Burnley: Scott Arfield to join Rangers with Dean Marney also set to leave

  26-04-2018 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Dean Marney and Scott Arfield will leave Burnley at the end of the season, with Arfield set to join Rangers and Marney interesting Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Bid to boost awareness of prostate cancer in areas of Bolton

  26-04-2018 17:05
  HEALTH chiefs have voiced their backing for initiatives to tackle prostate cancer in the borough.
  
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• Sam Lavelle: Morecambe defender signs new two-year contract at the Globe Arena

  26-04-2018 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Morecambe defender Sam Lavelle signs a new two-year contract with the League Two club.
  
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• Council leader Geoff Driver 'intimidated' witnesses during probe

  26-04-2018 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Documents reveal police claim Lancashire council leader Geoff Driver sent emails to witnesses in a fraud probe.
  
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• Top judges uphold jail sentence of violent chef convicted of rape

  26-04-2018 16:25
  TOP judges have ruled that a violent chef from Bury who is serving a prison sentence for rape has "no grounds for appealing" his convictions.
  
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• The new chair of Welsh Labour lives in Bolton in England - Wales ... - WalesOnline

  26-04-2018 16:14
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  The new chair of Welsh Labour lives in Bolton in England - Wales ...
  WalesOnline
  The party has been called 'absurd' by one of its own most prominent members.and more »
  
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• Bolton excited by Maidenhead RFC's plans for next year - Slough Express

  26-04-2018 16:06
  Slough Express
  Bolton excited by Maidenhead RFC's plans for next year
  Slough Express
  Maidenhead RFC have no intension of resting on their laurels, but also want to pursue a 'cautious' recruitment policy. Maids' plans for next season have been formally set in place this week after chairman Steve Bough signed off on head coach Russell ...and more »
  
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• New date for Rivington Rocks Easter event

  26-04-2018 15:31
  RIVINGTON ROCKS’ Easter event has been rearranged for next month after it had to be cancelled due to the weather.
  
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• Bolton CAMRA Beer Festival at Ukrainian Club this weekend

  26-04-2018 15:31
  LOVERS of good beer and great times rejoice as the Bolton CAMRA Beer Festival 2018 arrives this weekend.
  
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• Range Rover damaged after car transporter crashes into M61 bridge

  26-04-2018 14:44
  A RANGE Rover was smashed up after a car transporter crashed into a bridge on the M61.
  
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• Oliver Mather in final of North West Young Chef of the Year comp

  26-04-2018 13:23
  YOUNG chef Oliver Mather is cooking up a storm.
  
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• Waffles, crepes and ice cream: Bolton’s newest dessert shop

  26-04-2018 12:29
  A NEW dessert shop serving waffles and ice cream sundaes is about to open just outside the town centre.
  
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• Baby death could not have been predicted by agencies finds report

  26-04-2018 11:02
  John Brimley, Independent Chair of Bolton Safeguarding Children Board, said: “I’d like to take this opportunity to offer my condolences to the family on behalf of the Bolton Safeguarding Children Board.
  
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• Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street takes to the stage

  26-04-2018 10:47
  ADLINGTON Music and Arts Society's next production is sure to be a cut above!
  
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• The music from Les Miserables performed in The Victoria Hall

  26-04-2018 10:41
  SONGS from the hit musical Les Miserables will be performed in Bolton next month.
  
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• Nigel Clough on why Bolton Wanderers are in better position than Burton Albion ahead of huge clash - Burton Mail

  26-04-2018 10:34
  Burton Mail
  Nigel Clough on why Bolton Wanderers are in better position than Burton Albion ahead of huge clash
  Burton Mail
  Nigel Clough says Burton Albion would rather be in Bolton Wanderers' position than their own as they head into Saturday's crucial meeting at the Pirelli Stadium (3pm). On a day where the Brewers could be relegated to League One or move out of the ...and more »
  
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• REVIEW: This House, the Lowry, Salford Quays

  26-04-2018 10:12
  WE often look at the world of politics and, as outsiders, think that if it wasn’t so serious, all the shenanigans would be funny.
  
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• Controlled explosion at Manchester Airport

  26-04-2018 09:44
  A CONTROLLED explosion was undertaken at Manchester Airport after reports of a suspicious item having being found.
  
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• Vehicles seized after being abandoned in Burnden back street

  26-04-2018 09:34
  ABANDONED vehicles have been seized after they were discovered in a Burnden back street.
  
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• Untaxed vehicles seized from Burnden back street

  26-04-2018 09:34
  UNTAXED vehicles have been seized after they were discovered in a Burnden back street.
  
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• Health chiefs could target resources on areas in Bolton where prostate cancer diagnoses are 'unexpectedly low' - The Bolton News

  26-04-2018 08:50
  The Bolton News
  Health chiefs could target resources on areas in Bolton where prostate cancer diagnoses are 'unexpectedly low'
  The Bolton News
  HEALTH chiefs will consider whether areas of the borough where diagnoses of prostate cancer are lower than expected need to be targeted with extra resources. A report on the disease, which affects more than 47,000 men in the UK every year, will go ...
  Bid to boost awareness of prostate cancer in areas of BoltonThis Is Lancashireall 48 news articles 
  
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• Will the FA People's Cup trophy be heading to Bolton Lionesses? - BBC Sport

  26-04-2018 08:21
  BBC Sport
  Will the FA People's Cup trophy be heading to Bolton Lionesses?
  BBC Sport
  Bolton Lionesses are through to the FA People's Cup finals at St George's Park - will they taste glory and lift the trophy? See how Bolton Lionesses get on in the FA People's Cup finals, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 April on the BBC Sport website & app ...
  
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• Police increase airport security

  26-04-2018 07:05
  SECURITY at Manchester Airport will increase this week.
  
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• University of Bolton top and bottom of league tables published this week

  26-04-2018 07:03
  LEAGUE tables released this week paint a mixed picture of the town's university.
  
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• Multi-million pound transformation of the Octagon delayed by 'a few weeks'

  26-04-2018 07:03
  WORK on the multi-million pound transformation of the Octagon Theatre has been delayed "due to unforeseen circumstances".
  
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• Indian snack food entrepreneur recognised by Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis

  26-04-2018 07:03
  A BUSINESS owner who set up her Indian snack food venture after moving from Africa has been recognised by Dragons' Den legend Theo Paphitis.
  
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• Groups to meet over rail work

  26-04-2018 07:03
  A MEETING is planned as part of ongoing complaints about rail electrification work.
  
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• Charity box swiped from Horwich fruit and veg store

  26-04-2018 07:03
  WORKERS at a fruit and veg store in Horwich have been left disgusted after a charity box was swiped from the premises.
  
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• Bolton Labour leader joins calls to 'root out growing anti-Semitism' in party

  26-04-2018 07:03
  AN appeal to "root out growing anti-Semitism" within the ranks of the Labour party has been issued by the Greater Manchester Mayor and council leaders.
  
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• Bolton Food and Drink Festival reveals 2018 line up with James ... - Manchester Evening News

  26-04-2018 07:03
  Manchester Evening News
  Bolton Food and Drink Festival reveals 2018 line up with James ...
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  James Martin, Ainsley Harriott, Michael Caines and Nadiya Hussain will appear at this year's event.
  REVEALED: Celebrity chefs at Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2018The Bolton Newsall 2 news articles »
  
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• Teaching assistants 'work their hours' to show impact of their loss

  26-04-2018 07:02
  PRIMARY school teaching assistants whose jobs are under threat are refusing to work beyond their the contractual hours to illustrate what impact axing them would have.
  
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• Rebrand and revamp proposed for popular Bolton bar Harvey's

  26-04-2018 07:02
  A POPULAR town centre bar could be refurbished and renamed to "create an appealing and inviting new venue".
  
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• Rebrand and revamp proposed for popular Bolton bar

  26-04-2018 07:02
  A POPULAR town centre bar could be refurbished and renamed to "create an appealing and inviting new venue".
  
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• Health chiefs could target resources on areas in Bolton where prostate cancer diagnoses are 'unexpectedly low'

  26-04-2018 07:02
  HEALTH chiefs will consider whether areas of the borough where diagnoses of prostate cancer are lower than expected need to be targeted with extra resources.
  
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• Emily Hall heads 'To the Moon' with her debut EP release

  26-04-2018 07:02
  SINGER-songwriter Emily Hall will launch her debut EP with a live performance at The Stage Door Bar in Manchester on Sunday (29th April).
  
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• From Ramsbottom Fire Station to The Met for comedian's debut play

  26-04-2018 07:01
  COMEDIAN Lewis Charlesworth is going back to his first love as he brings his debut play Cheaters to the stage.
  
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