Bolton news

• Ex-police officer from Bolton faces trial for indecent images charges

  18-05-2018 19:31
  A FORMER Greater Manchester police officer from Bolton faces a trial in connection with indecent images of children.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after serious crash on M62 at Eccles Interchange

  18-05-2018 19:24
  A MAN has died following a serious crash on the M62 involving a motorbike and a car.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after serious crash at M60/M62 Eccles Interchange

  18-05-2018 19:24
  A MAN has died following a serious crash involving a motorbike and a car at the M60 and M62 Eccles Interchange.
  
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• Talking about the Bolton News - on Bolton FM

  18-05-2018 18:50
  LOCAL Newspaper Week (LNW) highlights the important role the local press plays in communities. On day five of the celebration, deputy news editor Craig Archer went along to a local Bolton radio station to discuss the campaign.
  
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• Second confirmed case of hepatitis A at primary school

  18-05-2018 18:48
  A SECOND case of hepatitis A has been confirmed at a primary school.
  
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• PICTURES: Schools' royal wedding delight

  18-05-2018 18:39
  ROYAL wedding celebrations are under way across Bolton as young and old alike turn out to mark the much-anticipated occasion.
  
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• Jury set to consider verdicts in Walkden murder trial next week

  18-05-2018 17:46
  A JURY is expected to start considering its verdicts on Monday in the trial of two men and a woman accused of murdering four children in an arson attack on their Walkden home.
  
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• Loan shark awareness campaign in Bolton wins national award

  18-05-2018 17:09
  A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal money lenders, fraud and other scam methods across Bolton has won an award.
  
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• Crash brings traffic to standstill in Bolton town centre

  18-05-2018 16:12
  A CRASH involving two buses and a car brought traffic to a standstill in Bolton town centre.
  
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• Campaigners warn passengers of major train timetable change

  18-05-2018 15:26
  CAMPAIGNERS from a national transport group have warned people to check on upcoming train timetable changes before they come into force.
  
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• Serious crash on M60 between car and motorbike

  18-05-2018 15:04
  A SERIOUS crash between a car and motorbike on the M60 is causing long tailbacks and delays for drivers near Worsley.
  
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• Vandals damage schoolchildren's sculpture in Little Lever

  18-05-2018 12:20
  VANDALS have damaged a sculpture made by groups of schoolchildren in Little Lever.
  
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• Police no longer looking for man wanted after woman raped in flat

  18-05-2018 12:14
  AN image of a man has been released after a woman was raped in a flat.
  
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• Image of man released after woman raped in flat

  18-05-2018 12:14
  AN image of a man has been released after a woman was raped in a flat.
  
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• REVIEW: Clerical Errors

  18-05-2018 11:26
  Clerical Errors
  
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• REVIEW: Orpheus of the Underworld Three Towns Can Can!

  18-05-2018 11:21
  The Three Towns Operatic Society
  
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• Ikea pulls out of flagship Lancashire store in Cuerden

  18-05-2018 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The Swedish furniture giant had started preliminary work on the £36m site in South Ribble.
  
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• Bolton people in the frame in new 'Under the Influence' exhibition

  18-05-2018 10:18
  PEOPLE in Bolton have found themselves in the frame in a new exhibition — entitled Under the Influence.
  
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• Chief photographer answers your questions on Trusted News Day

  18-05-2018 09:41
  YESTERDAY was Trusted News Day and we went live on Facebook to answer readers’ questions. Photographer Gus Sivyer, a key member of staff on The Bolton News content desk, ran a Facebook question and answer session.
  
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• Go kart seized in Horwich after 'anti-social' driving causes distress

  18-05-2018 09:07
  A GO kart was seized by police after people complained that it was being driven in an "anti-social manner".
  
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• Warning after 'invisible wire' knocks child off bike in Westhoughton park

  18-05-2018 07:02
  A WARNING has been issued after "invisible wire" was tied from trees in a park and knocked an unsuspecting child from a bike.
  
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• Students release video to mark National Deaf Awareness Week

  18-05-2018 07:02
  STUDENTS have released an empowering video to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week.
  
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• Right royal days out at Buckingham Palace

  18-05-2018 07:02
  A MAN who has helped train hundreds of youngsters to play music has been in royal company at the annual Buckingham Palace garden party.
  
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• Pub shows its caring side by serving up free food

  18-05-2018 07:02
  A PUB is serving up free meals to Macmillan nurses to thank them for their hard work.
  
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• Green light for £200k demolition of old Moor Lane bus station

  18-05-2018 07:02
  TOWN hall chiefs have given the green light for the demolition of the old Moor Lane bus station.
  
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• Debate looms for Westhoughton greyhound track development plan

  18-05-2018 07:02
  A DEVELOPER'S plan to change the designs of houses due to be built on the site of Bolton's last greyhound stadium will be discussed by town councillors.
  
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• Bolton council leader hails new spirit of openness - but Tory chief blasts lack of 'inclusivity'

  18-05-2018 07:02
  BOLTON Council leader Linda Thomas has hailed a new “spirit of openness” after announcing details of her new cabinet and committee places offered to opposition members.
  
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• Octagon Theatre recognised for its work with refugees

  18-05-2018 07:01
  A THEATRE is a place where people can escape the daily stresses of life for a couple of hours, but for some, Bolton's Octagon is a place where they can forget unimaginable terror and look to the future.
  
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• Future of Horwich to be focus of discussion

  18-05-2018 07:01
  THE future of Horwich will be the subject of discussion as the town comes together to have its say on its development.
  
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• Former heroin addict shares recovery story with audience of thousands

  18-05-2018 07:01
  A FORMER heroin addict was invited to share his story of recovery with an audience of thousands.
  
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• Bake off raises dough for defibrillator

  18-05-2018 07:01
  A BAKE off fundraiser competition has raised money towards providing the people of Bolton with a defibrillator.
  
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• Town hall supremo hails £1bn masterplan as he bangs drum for 'fantastic' Bolton

  18-05-2018 06:08
  BOLTON Council’s new supremo has hailed the ambitious masterplan that will transform the face of town over the coming 12 years.
  
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• ROYAL WEDDING COUNTDOWN: Everything you need to know about the big day

  18-05-2018 06:00
  The countdown is well underway to the Royal Wedding.
  
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