Bolton news

• Teen cyclist no longer critical after Church Road crash

  09-05-2018 18:35
  A TEENAGE cyclist is out of critical condition after being hit by a car in Smithills yesterday.
  
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• Teen cyclist 'fighting for his life' after Church Road crash

  09-05-2018 18:35
  A TEENAGE cyclist is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Smithills.
  
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• 14-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after Church Road crash

  09-05-2018 18:35
  A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Smithills.
  
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• Students put on charity production to help the homeless

  09-05-2018 17:43
  YOUNG thespians will be taking to the stage as they perform Alan Ayckbourn’s A Small Family Business in a charity production tonight and tomorrow.
  
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• Preston woman, 24, explains double mastectomy decision

  09-05-2018 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Esther Taylor was told she was at high risk of cancer after nine of her relatives suffered the disease.
  
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• Octagon Theatre fights back against EU lighting regulations

  09-05-2018 16:05
  THE Octagon is urging theatre lovers to back a campaign against EU proposals which could force some playhouses to close.
  
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• RMT members at Northern Rail and Greater Anglia strike

  09-05-2018 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The industrial action over the role of guards is hitting Northern and Greater Anglia services.
  
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• And stretch! Silver Swans ballet class is good for the soul say seniors

  09-05-2018 13:43
  AS a child, Shirley Payton dreamed of going to ballet classes but her parents could not afford it.
  
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• BMW recalls 300,000 vehicles — have you been affected?

  09-05-2018 13:40
  BMW has issued a recall of more than 300,000 vehicles after reports that some could cut out while they are being driven.
  
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• Police respond to reports of a bomb threat in city centre

  09-05-2018 11:22
  POLICE are responding to reports of a bomb threat in the city centre.
  
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• Court reopens after bomb threat in city centre

  09-05-2018 11:22
  MANCHESTER Crown Court has reopened after reports of a bomb threat in the city centre.
  
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• 'It's the little things' says Bolton mum celebrating three years on from her heart and lung transplant

  09-05-2018 07:55
  THE freedom that comes from having a life-changing operation isn’t in the big events or the milestones but in the little things, the everyday achievements.
  
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• Plans for volunteers' cabin at cemetery site

  09-05-2018 07:03
  PLANNERS will decide whether to give the go-ahead for a self contained welfare unit at a cemetery.
  
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• Former soldier badly injured friend over drink jibe

  09-05-2018 07:03
  A FORMER solider smashed his pal in the face after being teased about being unable to take his drink.
  
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• Fence plan to protect historic former library

  09-05-2018 07:03
  AN APPLICATION has been made to put up security fencing around a historic library.
  
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• Cemetery welfare unit

  09-05-2018 07:03
  PLANNERS will decide whether to give the go-ahead for a self contained welfare unit at a cemetery.
  
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• School hopes to get green light for 'much needed' new sports pitches

  09-05-2018 07:02
  A SCHOOL could soon have a new 3G all-weather sports pitch.
  
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• Green light for plans to revamp Bolton town centre building into restaurants and gym

  09-05-2018 07:02
  A PROMINENT part of the town centre could be transformed after plans to create three restaurants and a gym were given the green light.
  
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• Ex-footballer's apartments plan for converted chapel

  09-05-2018 07:02
  EX-FOOTBALLER Garry Flitcroft is seeking a three-storey extension to a converted chapel.
  
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• Domestic stables could become horse-riding centre for disabled children

  09-05-2018 07:02
  DOMESTIC stables could be converted into a therapeutic horse riding facility if new proposals are given the green light.
  
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• Bolton Hospice's Biggest Loser crowned after losing 2.6 stone

  09-05-2018 07:02
  THREE months, 19 stone and £12,000.
  
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• Amir Khan to pick Twitter followers to spend Ramadan with him

  09-05-2018 07:02
  AMIR Khan has invited his Twitter followers to fast with him during Ramadan.
  
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• 'Abysmal' rural road in Horwich to close for resurfacing

  09-05-2018 07:02
  A WELL-USED rural road plagued by large pot holes has been closed for four days to be completely resurfaced.
  
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• £1.3 million extension plans for hospital

  09-05-2018 07:02
  PLANS for a £1.3 million extension to Bolton's A&E department to make it 'fit for the 21st century' have been put forward.
  
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• We need Nature at its best

  09-05-2018 07:01
  WELL done, Network Rail, for finally doing something that Farnworth residents can really appreciate.
  
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• New host Jeremy Clarkson finding fans and critics

  09-05-2018 07:01
  TO criticise new Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? host Jeremy Clarkson for being “rude” and “snide” is like moaning sun is hot.
  
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• Midwives celebrate an anniversary that helps local families

  09-05-2018 07:01
  WE tend to take our NHS staff for granted – until we need them.
  
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• Looking back: Cyclist still drawn to beautiful parts of Bolton

  09-05-2018 07:01
  PICTURES taken more than a half-a-century apart show the town continues to be a popular choice for cycle racing.
  
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• Honouring local women past and present

  09-05-2018 07:01
  IT was very much Women’s Week in Bolton last week for several interesting reasons.
  
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• Could Bolton hold the secret to happiness?

  09-05-2018 07:01
  COULD Bolton hold the secret to happiness?
  
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• Charity shop's just my cup of tea

  09-05-2018 07:01
  IT was a clever move by Bolton Hospice to open not only a charity shop in Astley Bridge but also a café
  
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• Brave James heads back to the Cabinet

  09-05-2018 07:01
  MPs come in for plenty of criticism these days but, irrespective of Party, there should only be admiration for James Brokenshire currently.
  
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• Andy Burnham's year in power: What has he done for Bolton?

  09-05-2018 07:00
  THE Greater Manchester Mayor has been in office for a year, but what has he done for Bolton? The opposition parties on Bolton Council were faint in their praise of the Mayor, criticising a lack of outcomes and saying he was “all talk and no money”. Bolton’s Labour council leader, who forms part of the combined authority leadership admitted the year had been challenging but stressed a lot of foundation work had been done. Andy Burnham, aged 47, was elected Mayor of Gre
  
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• Pensioner charged with causing death by careless driving

  09-05-2018 06:32
  A DRIVER has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a great-grandfather by careless driving.
  
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• Can you help police find Bolton's most wanted?

  09-05-2018 06:14
  Every Week Police Appeal To Members of the public for help finding Bolton’s most wanted suspects
  
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