Bolton news

• Fleetwood manslaughter arrest over man's death outside pub

  25-07-2018 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  David Allinson, 63, died after he was found unconscious outside a Lancashire pub.
  
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• Police appeal for help over Horwich car theft

  25-07-2018 18:22
  POLICE have appealed to anyone who might have information about a vehicle stolen on Sunday.
  
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• Tributes to motorcyclist who died in Blackrod crash

  25-07-2018 15:44
  THE family of a "beloved" father-of-three who died in a motorbike crash in Blackrod have paid tribute to him.
  
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• Car park plan for homeless

  25-07-2018 14:42
  BOLTON’S car parks could become overnight homeless shelters.
  
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• Two charged with murder over Skelmersdale house fire death

  25-07-2018 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  A 44-year-old man was found dead following a fire at the home over the weekend.
  
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• Market Walk: M&S signs up for retail scheme extension

  25-07-2018 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The retailer signs up for the Chorley scheme after previously "reconsidering" plans for the site.
  
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• Alfie Boe to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations

  25-07-2018 09:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Ella Eyre, Jonas Blue, Diversity and DVJ will also be performing at the switch-on show.
  
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• Grand ambition by Bolton at Home

  25-07-2018 07:58
  HOUSING providers across Greater Manchester have announced plans to build 16,000 homes in the city-region over the next five years — and Bolton at Home aims to provide 1,050 of them.
  
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• Bolton at Home aims to provide 1,050 properties in five years

  25-07-2018 07:58
  HOUSING providers across Greater Manchester have announced plans to build 16,000 homes in the city-region over the next five years — and Bolton at Home aims to provide 1,050 of them.
  
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• Bolton mum's appeal to parents-to-be

  25-07-2018 07:31
  A BOLTON mum who gave birth to twins is encouraging other expectant parents to consider becoming involved in a pioneering medical study to lessen the risks associated with premature birth.
  
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• School's timber-framed classroom plans to go before committee

  25-07-2018 07:04
  A SCHOOL will find out tomorrow whether it can go ahead with its plans to put up a new timber-framed classroom.
  
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• Memory of soldier Jordan Corcoran will help the country's war heroes

  25-07-2018 07:04
  THE memory of a soldier who died at the age of just 28 will help the country’s heroes.
  
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• Ironman gives back to heroes of Winter Hill fire

  25-07-2018 07:04
  THE Ironman Foundation is donating $10,000 (£7,667.20) to two Bolton-based groups who were vital in the battle against the moorland blaze on Winter Hill.
  
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• Having a ball outside the town hall!

  25-07-2018 07:04
  HUNDREDS of sporting fans gathered outside Bolton Town Hall for the launch of Greater Manchester’s official bid to host matches during the Rugby League World Cup 2021.
  
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• Circus defends animal acts

  25-07-2018 07:04
  AS Circus Mondao returns to Bolton for a 12th year, ring mistress Petra Jackson has defended its treatment of animals.
  
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• Councillor's call to halt house building amid delight over refusal of 250-home plans

  25-07-2018 07:03
  A WARD councillor has declared herself “absolutely delighted” over planning chiefs’ decision to refuse permission for 250 homes on a recreation area.
  
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• Call to halt house building amid delight over refusal of 250-home plans

  25-07-2018 07:03
  A WARD councillor has declared herself “absolutely delighted” over planning chiefs’ decision to refuse permission for 250 homes on a recreation area.
  
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• Work begins to prepare old Bolton Bus Station for demolition

  25-07-2018 07:02
  WORK to prepare the old Bolton Bus Station for demolition begun this week.
  
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• Angry world cup viewer hurled plate at partner

  25-07-2018 07:02
  AN ANGRY World Cup football fan hurled a plate at his partner, gashing open her forehead.
  
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• We're all winners in pastie wars!

  25-07-2018 07:01
  PASTIE wars have definitely broken out in the wake of a major compliment for the town.
  
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• Wa-ter achievement!

  25-07-2018 07:01
  AT an age when many are putting their feet up, John Mather was putting his feet in the chilly waters of the Lake District.
  
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• University degree ceremony a matter of pride for Bolton

  25-07-2018 07:01
  THE University of Bolton tends to come in for criticism from people who have nothing to do with it and perhaps don’t understand its real influence.
  
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• Summer holidays can be tough for parents

  25-07-2018 07:01
  SUMMER signals the start of the long school holidays and the annual division of those with children and those without.
  
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• Meet the real Queen of the Coal Age Dot Kelly from Farnworth

  25-07-2018 07:01
  SHE made headlines in the Bolton Evening News as the “battling granny” when she occupied a pit — and now 25-years later the story of Dot Kelly from Farnworth and the women she spent five days in a colliery with in protest of pit closures has been turned into a stage play by Bolton actor Maxine Peake.
  
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• Former Farnworth Job Centre sells for £350,000 at auction

  25-07-2018 07:01
  THE old Farnworth Job Centre has been sold at auction for a sum of £350,000 — £11,000 more than it was originally priced.
  
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• Councillor calls for closure of "dangerous" loophole in taxi licensing law

  25-07-2018 07:01
  A MEMBER of Bolton Council's licensing committee has called on the government to tackle a legal loophole meaning private hire vehicles licensed outside of the region can still operate on Bolton's streets.
  
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• Your chance to secure a grant for a charity project

  25-07-2018 07:00
  THE Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., the parent company of Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s largest publishers and owners of The Bolton News.
  
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• Put chihuahua lucky to be alive after two dogs almost 'ripped it to shreds'

  25-07-2018 06:05
  A PET Chihuahua is lucky to be alive after it was savagely attacked by two pit bull-type dogs and almost "ripped to shreds".
  
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• Pet chihuahua lucky to be alive after two dogs almost 'ripped it to shreds'

  25-07-2018 06:05
  A PET Chihuahua is lucky to be alive after it was savagely attacked by two pit bull-type dogs and almost "ripped to shreds".
  
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• Dog lucky to be alive after pit bulls almost 'ripped it to shreds'

  25-07-2018 06:05
  A PET Chihuahua is lucky to be alive after it was savagely attacked by two pit bull-type dogs and almost "ripped to shreds".
  
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