Bolton news

• E. coli 'caused Egypt hotel couple's deaths'

  12-09-2018 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Egyptian authorities say E. coli caused the deaths of a British couple, a claim dismissed by their daughter as "rubbish".
  
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• University of Bolton expansion: What happened last time

  12-09-2018 20:02
  THE University of Bolton has this week signed a commitment to develop education in Bury ­— however it is not the first foray the university has made into expanding its regional ambit.
  
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• Christmas light switch on date revealed

  12-09-2018 20:01
  JINGLE bells might still be months away but the Christmas light switch on planning is well underway.
  
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• Stalled town centre plans given new life

  12-09-2018 20:00
  A FIRM has been appointed to create a new masterplan for Farnworth town centre.
  
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• Second Preston bus lane camera fines reach £150k in 12 weeks

  12-09-2018 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The new bus lane camera in Broughton is capturing an average of 58 motorists a day.
  
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• Boy cyclist knocked down in Bromley Cross

  12-09-2018 19:03
  A CHILD cyclist has been knocked down in a collision on Hough Lane, Bromley Cross.
  
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• Wetherspoons will stop selling Jägermeister ahead of Brexit

  12-09-2018 18:00
  PUB chain Wetherspoons will stop selling drinks including Jägermeister and French brandy by the end of this month ahead of Brexit.
  
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• Three funerals for baby Leah devastate family

  12-09-2018 17:18
  A DEVASTATED mother has had to endure the trauma of holding three funerals for her daughter after police kept discovering body parts they had not returned.
  
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• Crompton Way crash victim left fighting for his life

  12-09-2018 17:15
  A 37-year-old man is fighting for his life after a rush hour crash on Crompton Way.
  
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• Mayor rewards charities with a day trip to Chester

  12-09-2018 17:12
  VOLUNTEERS and staff who work for a variety of Bolton charities were able to put their feet up and enjoy an away day trip to Chester.
  
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• Storm names for this winter announced by Met Office

  12-09-2018 17:07
  THE Met Office has announced the names for this year's storms.
  
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• Student tackles world's highest mountain range

  12-09-2018 17:01
  THIS is the year teenager Dominic Hardy really did reach new heights.
  
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• James Anderson: Lancashire bowler will not play at T20 Blast Finals Day

  12-09-2018 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  James Anderson will not play at T20 Blast Finals Day on Saturday, despite being made available by England.
  
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• Cycling 170 miles in wind and rain to combat anxiety

  12-09-2018 16:00
  CYCLING 170 miles in the wind and rain might not be to everyone's taste but for a group of 15 it was just the thing.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers avoid administration and points deduction

  12-09-2018 15:58
  RELIEF for Wanderers fans as confirmation arrives that the club have avoided administration.
  
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• Punk music event set to get even bigger at new town centre venue

  12-09-2018 14:01
  A MUCH loved music event is set to get even bigger as the Bolton Punx Picnic has announced it will move to a larger capacity venue for their next get together.
  
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• The Light cinema car park goes digital

  12-09-2018 14:00
  A BOLTON car park is offering shoppers more ways to pay for their stay.
  
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• University of Bolton unveils major new expansion plans

  12-09-2018 13:31
  THE University of Bolton has entered an ambitious joint commitment aiming to develop education and business for future generations in a neighbouring town.
  
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• James Anderson: The numbers behind Test cricket's most successful fast bowler

  12-09-2018 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Sport analyses the numbers behind James Anderson's rise to become the most successful fast bowler in Test history.
  
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• Care home resident hadn't been showered in 29 days

  12-09-2018 13:23
  A CARE home has been told it needs to improve its care of elderly residents.
  
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• Air ambulance scrambled to school after worker collapses

  12-09-2018 13:10
  AN air ambulance was scrambled to Turton School after a construction worker collapsed this morning.
  
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• Green light for first stage of 830 homes plan

  12-09-2018 13:07
  THE first stage of a 830-home development has been approved.
  
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• FIRST LOOK: Inside impressive new cocktail bar

  12-09-2018 13:05
  A WINE and cocktail bar is vowing to serve up an upmarket experience for customers.
  
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• New coffee drive thru opens in Bolton

  12-09-2018 12:57
  MAYOR Cllr Elaine Sherrington raised a cuppa as Starbucks opened a new drive thru store in Manchester Road, Bolton.
  
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• Mayor raises a cuppa to new coffee drive thru

  12-09-2018 12:57
  MAYOR Cllr Elaine Sherrington raised a cuppa as Starbucks opened a new drive thru store in Manchester Road, Bolton.
  
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• Meet couple behind Win A Megahome competition

  12-09-2018 12:56
  IT’S A QUESTION lots of people have wondered – who are the couple behind the Win A Megahome competition and why have they decided to sell their Hampshire house via an online contest rather than through an estate agent?
  
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• Soldier crashed mum's car after police chase

  12-09-2018 09:01
  A PART time soldier stole his mother’s car and crashed it after a high speed police chase through Bolton.
  
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• Peng? Beef? The secret world of slang

  12-09-2018 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Police in Lancashire have compiled a list of slang words to help them understand teens. Do you know what they mean?
  
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• Wrong way M1 driver admits death crash charges

  12-09-2018 07:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The motorway was shut for eight hours after the multi-vehicle crash in Nottinghamshire.
  
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• Pupils' SATs results written off after investigation into claims they were helped

  12-09-2018 07:04
  A GROUP of primary school pupils have had their English SATs results written off after an investigation into claims they were helped in their exams.
  
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• Roald Dahl Day: Send us your pictures

  12-09-2018 07:03
  YOUNGSTERS across Bolton will be celebrating one of children's most famous and loved authors tomorrow.
  
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• Primary schools to be expanded as class sizes revealed to among the largest in the country

  12-09-2018 07:03
  A BATTLE for money to ensure there are enough primary school places for children has been won ­— but the war is not over.
  
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• Primary schools to be expanded as class sizes are revealed to among the largest in the country

  12-09-2018 07:03
  A BATTLE for money to ensure there are enough primary school places for children has been won ­— but the war is not over.
  
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• Plans to build 30 new homes on site of fly-tipping blackspot

  12-09-2018 07:03
  DOZENS of new homes could be built on a fly-tipping blackspot.
  
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• Job offers rolling in from Amazon

  12-09-2018 07:03
  MORE than 100 people have received conditional job offers from Amazon as the number of people out of work continues its month on month decline.
  
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• When 'Windy Bank' was hotbed of non-conformism

  12-09-2018 07:01
  BANK street is one of the main gateways into Bolton town centre, but it is a tired and sorry sight these days.
  
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• Unique ladies network group is really going places

  12-09-2018 07:01
  A BOLTON businesswomen’s networking group is expanding across the North-west after launching its franchise model earlier this year.
  
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• Together is better for Age Well in Breightmet

  12-09-2018 07:01
  A NEW club aiming to improve the quality of life for over 55s has launched in Breighmet.
  
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• COMMENT: We can all help ourselves in the fight against crime

  12-09-2018 07:01
  IT’S wrong but I suppose we now have to accept that the security of our homes, possessions and even ourselves starts and often finishes with us.
  
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• Bolton's most wanted - September 12 2018

  12-09-2018 07:01
  Each week police ask readers of the Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects
  
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• Bishop blesses Horwich Namibia link

  12-09-2018 07:01
  THE BISHOP of Manchester is to launch a new initiative in Horwich which is aimed at helping poor people in Africa.
  
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• Himalayan expedition of Bolton student

  12-09-2018 07:00
  2018 is the year teenager Dominic Hardy lost a stone but gained an unforgettable life experience.
  
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