Bolton news

• Occupants escape 'serious' house fire in Bolton

  02-05-2018 20:28
  OCCUPANTS managed to escape a 'serious' fire that caused extensive damage to their house.
  
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• Blaze blew doors off neighbouring houses

  02-05-2018 20:28
  A BLAZE reported to be caused by a gas explosion blew the doors off two neighbouring houses.
  
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• Man arrested after 'suspicious items' found in Blackpool house

  02-05-2018 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Bomb disposal experts were called and about 100 homes evacuated following the discovery in Blackpool.
  
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• Mum screamed 'Not the kids!' - Walkden fire murder trial latest

  02-05-2018 15:32
  A MOTHER screamed "Not the kids! Not my kids!" as her children perished in the flames of a petrol bomb attack as they slept in their beds, a jury heard.Michelle Pearson, 35, was asleep with her youngest child Lia, three, in a cot beside her and three other children in the bedroom next door when their home was attacked at 5am on December 11 last year.Zak Bolland, 23, along with David Worrall, 25, removed a fence panel from the garden of the Pearson's home, smashed a kitchen window and tossed in t
  
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• Man accused of murdering children threatened family he would 'kill 'em all', court told

  02-05-2018 15:32
  A MAN warned a family he would "kill 'em all" hours before four children died in an arson attack, a court has heard.
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Fantastic images of music in Bolton schools 1944-1991

  02-05-2018 12:32
  PUPILS from across Bolton hit all the right notes in this gallery.
  
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• Burnley pub to be renamed in honour of manager Sean Dyche

  02-05-2018 09:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The Princess Royal's landlord has promised to change the pub's name if Burnley qualify for Europe.
  
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• Great to see chefs come back

  02-05-2018 07:07
  IT’S great to see the celebrity chefs who have made the annual Food and Drink Festival such a draw for visitors coming back.
  
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• Taxi driver cleared after wheelchair charge court case

  02-05-2018 07:05
  A TAXI driver has been cleared of charging a disabled passenger extra to carry a wheelchair.
  
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• Song and dance as Sid Sloane drops by Rhythm Time

  02-05-2018 07:05
  THERE were smiles all around as a popular face from TV stopped by a children's group.
  
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• New appointment for Bolton fertility clinic

  02-05-2018 07:05
  A FERTILITY clinic has appointed a new consultant for its Bolton and Manchester bases.
  
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• Heroine gets bouquet from couple she helped out of burning car

  02-05-2018 07:05
  A WOMAN who helped out a couple whose car was on fire was thrilled to receive a bouquet of flowers from them.
  
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• Universal Credit: Assurances Bolton claimants will have "lots of support" when system fully rolled out in November

  02-05-2018 07:04
  All new working age benefit claimants in the borough will move on to the government’s controversial Universal Credit system from November.
  
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• Strike will limit train services

  02-05-2018 07:04
  A FORTHCOMING strike by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will mean further reduced train services through Bolton.
  
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• Restoring Rivington Gardens to their former glory

  02-05-2018 07:04
  WORK has begun on the £4.2m restoration of Rivington Terraced Gardens.
  
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• Tyrers Coaches: Residents complain council process lacks transparency

  02-05-2018 07:02
  AN ANGRY resident has criticised Bolton Council after the date of a meeting to discuss concerns over a coach depot was changed.
  
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• ‘Shocking’ circus animal practice must stop- MP

  02-05-2018 07:02
  SIR David Crausby has hit out at the government over the practice of using wild animals in circuses.
  
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• Secrets of lost historic garden revealed in new exhibition

  02-05-2018 07:02
  AN artist inspired by her childhood roots is revealing the secrets of a beautiful and historic lost garden in a new exhibition.
  
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• Schoolgirls complete 5k swimming challenge for retired teacher

  02-05-2018 07:02
  BEST friends aged nine and 10 embarked on an ambitious watery challenge.
  
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• Heroin addict sought recovery 15 times before "finding answer"

  02-05-2018 07:02
  A RECOVERED heroin addict has told his story of transformation after joining a church community and "finding God".
  
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• Can you help police to find the town's most wanted?

  02-05-2018 07:02
  Every week police appeal to members of the public for help finding Bolton's most wanted suspects.
  
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• Bolton University student suspended after plagiarism hearing

  02-05-2018 07:02
  A UNIVERSITY of Bolton student has been suspended by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for plagiarising his coursework.
  
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• Ugly Sisters casting is genius

  02-05-2018 07:01
  IT may not be in the same news’ league as the presidents of North and South Korea meeting but the casting for Cinderella at Manchester’s Palace Theatre this December has caused fascination.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing stars move aside for the talented dancers of St Joseph's RC

  02-05-2018 07:01
  STRICTLY Come Dancing stars should move aside for the talented young people of St Joseph’s RC High School pupils.
  
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• Mill Yard plan is great news

  02-05-2018 07:01
  IT was exactly the news we needed about our much-criticised town centre.
  
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• Marking 150 years of The Chadwick Educational Foundation

  02-05-2018 07:01
  BOLTON has fostered many famous sons and daughters over the centuries, but one of its greatest and most well loved is the physician and philanthropist Dr Samuel Chadwick.
  
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• Look at the university's plus points

  02-05-2018 07:01
  THE University of Bolton has come top of one set of league tables and near the bottom of another.
  
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• Clock this new technology!

  02-05-2018 07:01
  FIRST of all a, a confession: I’m a massive fan of “old tech.”
  
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• Choir needs a helping hand

  02-05-2018 07:01
  IF the town has one really inspirational sound it is that of the Bolton Cancer Voices choir in full flow.
  
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• Breathtaking Nepalese feast enjoyed at St George the Martyr

  02-05-2018 07:01
  A BREATHTAKING Nepalese feast was enjoyed by guests at St George the Martyr, as churches from across the town joined to learn about the Himalayan country and fundraise.
  
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