Bolton news

• Poo bacteria found in ice and drinks at major pub chains, investigators reveal

  21-11-2018 20:43
  
  SOME drinks served at popular pubs could be contaminated with faecal bacteria, a BBC investigation has found.
  
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• Driver who failed roadside drugs test had his mum in car with him

  21-11-2018 20:04
  
  A DRIVER who was stopped by police and failed a roadside drugs test had his mum with him in the car.
  
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• COMMENT: Wake up and watch out for zebras!

  21-11-2018 19:31
  
  WHEN I had not long passed my driving test, I was horrified to hear a work colleague mention that he hadn't noticed something on his way from Middleton to Salford because he had been on "auto pilot".
  
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• Arrest made after men fired shotguns at group in carpark

  21-11-2018 19:27
  
  A MAN has been arrested after two people were seen firing shotguns at a group of people in a carpark.
  
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• Motorists failing to stop for new pedestrian crossing

  21-11-2018 19:01
  
  DANGEROUS drivers are putting children at risk by failing to stop at a zebra crossing outside a primary school.
  
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• Tragic grandmother was never the same after being mowed down by taxi driver

  21-11-2018 19:00
  
  GRANDMOTHER Mildred Florence was a lively 78-year-old.
  
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• Three out of four back calls for automatic bans for danger drivers

  21-11-2018 19:00
  
  MORE than three out of four people support automatic driving bans for those who cause a death or serious injury on the road, a new survey reveals.
  
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• The scale of the danger driving problem facing Bolton's justice system

  21-11-2018 19:00
  
  HARDLY a day goes by that judges and magistrates in Bolton don't deal with dangerous driving offences.
  
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• SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Hundreds injured on Bolton's roads as unlawful driving offences soar

  21-11-2018 19:00
  
  BEHIND every death or life-changing injury as a result of a road accident is a harrowing story of pain and suffering, not only for the victim, but their family and friends.
  
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• All Saturday trains cancelled for the next three weeks | The Bolton ... - The Bolton News

  21-11-2018 19:00
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  All Saturday trains cancelled for the next three weeks | The Bolton ...
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  NO TRAINS will run on the next three Saturdays as engineers say they still have work to do on the heavily delayed electrification programme.and more »
  
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• All Saturday trains cancelled for the next three weeks

  21-11-2018 19:00
  
  NO TRAINS will run on the next three Saturdays as engineers say they still have work to do on the heavily delayed electrification programme.
  
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• Heroes from Winter Hill fire recognised with national award

  21-11-2018 18:28
  
  VOLUNTEERS who saved the Smithills Estate from the Winter Hill moorland fire have scooped a national award.
  
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• Hitman jailed for terrifying knife attack on doctor

  21-11-2018 18:06
  
  A HITMAN has been jailed for 15 years after repeatedly stabbing a doctor in a GP surgery car park.
  
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• REGIONAL: 12-year-old 'star of the class' found dead after posting worrying message on social media

  21-11-2018 17:50
  
  A HEARTBROKEN dad described his daughter as his 'best friend' and 'little princess' as he gave evidence at her inquest this week.
  
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• 12-year-old 'star of the class' found dead after posting worrying message on social media

  21-11-2018 17:50
  
  A HEARTBROKEN dad described his daughter as his 'best friend' and 'little princess' as he gave evidence at her inquest this week.
  
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• 17 people rescued in anti-slavery raids

  21-11-2018 17:44
  
  SEVENTEEN people have been rescued after dawn raids by police conducting an anti-slavery operation.
  
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• What you can do if you see a homeless person sleeping rough

  21-11-2018 17:37
  
  AS temperatures are set to drop this week, many readers have shared concerns about people sleeping rough.
  
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• Horrible Histories' writer in town for his new play

  21-11-2018 16:04
  
  WORLD famous Horrible Histories writer Terry Deary was among packed audience for the opening night of his play The 11th Hour.
  
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• MPs reprimanded for playing football in House of Commons chamber

  21-11-2018 14:54
  
  John Bercow has reprimanded a group of MPs for playing football in the House of Commons.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Bolton Christmas Lights switch ... - The Bolton News

  21-11-2018 13:01
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  Everything you need to know about Bolton Christmas Lights switch ...
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  BOLTON'S big Christmas light switch takes place tomorrow.and more »
  
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• Everything you need to know about Bolton Christmas Lights switch-on 2018

  21-11-2018 13:00
  
  BOLTON’S big Christmas light switch takes place tomorrow.
  
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• New project to stamp out hate crime and bullying

  21-11-2018 12:29
  
  YOUNG people in Daisy Hill are playing their part in stamping out bullying by writing and starring in a special film to raise awareness of the issue.
  
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• Evening of magic to celebrate achievements of Bolton's most vulnerable children

  21-11-2018 12:25
  
  A MAGICAL evening of fun and entertainment was enjoyed by hundreds of guest to celebrate the achievements of looked after children in Bolton.
  
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• Teachers' union meets for last time as NUT

  21-11-2018 12:01
  
  STRIKE action over school funding was discussed by teachers at the final meeting of the Bolton-branch of the National Union of Teachers.
  
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• Junior football coach jailed for abusing five boys

  21-11-2018 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Serial sex offender Paul Whelan had previously been jailed for molesting two other boys.
  
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• Thieves crash car after armed robbery at shop

  21-11-2018 11:08
  
  THIEVES crashed their car after carrying out an armed robbery at a shop last night.
  
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• Armed raider threatened to shoot police in Co-Op armed robbery

  21-11-2018 11:08
  
  A MAN threatened to shoot at police officers after an armed robbery at a shop last night.
  
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• Two charged over house fires in Leigh and Huyton

  21-11-2018 09:23
  
  TWO men have been charged with arson offences following two house fires, which police are connecting.
  
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• Two charged over house fires

  21-11-2018 09:23
  
  TWO men have been charged with arson offences following two house fires, which police are connecting.
  
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• Hundreds of TalkTalk jobs to move to Salford

  21-11-2018 09:09
  
  TELECOM group TalkTalk has confirmed it is to shift its headquarters from London to Salford.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Bolton Christmas Lights switch-on 2018 - The Bolton News

  21-11-2018 09:00
  Everything you need to know about Bolton Christmas Lights switch-on 2018  The Bolton NewsBOLTON'S big Christmas light switch takes place tomorrow.
  
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• 50,000 bees killed after five hives destroyed by arsonists

  21-11-2018 09:00
  
  AROUND 50,000 bees have been killed after arsonists destroyed their hives on an allotment.
  
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• Three beehives at allotments destroyed by arsonists

  21-11-2018 08:58
  
  THREE beehives were set on fire last night at an allotments which has been plagued by vandals in recent weeks.
  
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• NHS winter pressures: Is the NHS ready in the North West of England?

  21-11-2018 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  How are NHS trusts in the North West of England preparing to cope with high demand this winter?
  
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• "We went to the door and then he dragged us in" - schoolgirl tells court of rape ordeal

  21-11-2018 07:04
  
  A YOUNG girl has appeared in court and told how a man hurt her as she was raped in his flat.
  
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• Girl, 7, tells court of kidnap and rape ordeal

  21-11-2018 07:04
  
  A YOUNG girl has appeared in court and told how a man hurt her as she was raped in his flat.
  
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• Bolton church celebrates 150-year history

  21-11-2018 07:03
  
  NOBLE Street Independent Methodist Church is celebrating 150 years of serving God in the Bolton community.
  
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