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• Ex-Bolton star Stig Tofting on tragedy of his parents, losing a baby and being jailed for assault - Daily Mail

  18-12-2018 22:00
  Ex-Bolton star Stig Tofting on tragedy of his parents, losing a baby and being jailed for assault  Daily Mail'Follow me,' instructs Stig Tofting, the former Bolton and Denmark midfielder, leading the way through his home in the leafy suburb of Viby near Aarhus.
  
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• Intel: Why Bolton's Africa comments must be freaking out Morocco - Al-Monitor

  18-12-2018 21:29
  Intel: Why Bolton's Africa comments must be freaking out Morocco  Al-MonitorWhen US national security adviser John Bolton unveiled the Donald Trump administration's new Africa strategy at the Heritage Foundation on Dec. 13, his ...
  
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• Special visits make a huge difference - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 21:02
  Special visits make a huge difference  The Bolton NewsFOOTBALLERS visiting sick children at Christmas might have become a bit of a cliche, but there is no getting away from the big impact it has on the…
  
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• Special visits make a huge difference

  18-12-2018 21:02
  
  FOOTBALLERS visiting sick children at Christmas might have become a bit of a cliche, but there is no getting away from the big impact it has on the youngsters ­— and the players as well.
  
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• How to keep well over the festive season - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 20:00
  How to keep well over the festive season  The Bolton NewsCHRISTMAS and New Year are often times that we have looked forward to all year round, writes Angela Kelly.
  
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• How to keep well over the festive season

  18-12-2018 20:00
  
  CHRISTMAS and New Year are often times that we have looked forward to all year round, writes Angela Kelly.
  
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• Will it snow in Bolton this Christmas? Here's what forecasters have to say - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 18:05
  Will it snow in Bolton this Christmas? Here's what forecasters have to say  The Bolton NewsARE you dreaming of a white Christmas in Bolton?
  
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• Will it snow in Bolton this Christmas? Here's what forecasters have to say

  18-12-2018 18:05
  
  ARE you dreaming of a white Christmas in Bolton?
  
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• United Utilities receive good rating for its Bolton-based apprenticeship programme - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 17:00
  United Utilities receive good rating for its Bolton-based apprenticeship programme  The Bolton NewsWAT-ER result. 0 comment. Apprentices are receiving a good level of training with United Utilities at its Bolton training centre according to Ofsted. The water ...
  
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• Top result for young apprentices

  18-12-2018 17:00
  
  WAT-ER result.
  
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• 'Schools, parents and the community need to work together to help children face an ever-changing world' headteacher

  18-12-2018 17:00
  
  SCHOOLS, parents and the wider community need to work together to provide young people with the skills they need to face an every changing world, according to a leading headteacher who has appointed to a national body.
  
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• MP backs 'fantastic news' of £350m funding for children

  18-12-2018 16:40
  
  A BOLTON MP says the release of £350m in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities is "fantastic news".
  
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• Rough sleeping centres 'to help 6,000'

  18-12-2018 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The government announces a £4.8m project to create 15 "rough sleeping hubs" in England by 2020.
  
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• How much time should you leave between pregnancies?

  18-12-2018 16:00
  
  Recent research shows there may be risks if women get pregnant again less than a year after having a baby. By Lisa Salmon.
  
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• Bolton rolls out Trump’s Africa policy to grim reception, but I’m reserving judgment | TheHill - The Hill

  18-12-2018 16:00
  Bolton rolls out Trump’s Africa policy to grim reception, but I’m reserving judgment | TheHill  The HillBolton's statement seemed to suggest the U.S. was more interested in countering China and Russia than advancing U.S. policy objectives.
  
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• NATIONAL: Police officer's plea to public after three-year-old dies in front of her

  18-12-2018 15:57
  
  A police office has issued a plea to members of the public to be more understanding after she attended a job where a three-year-old girl died.
  
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• Couple's outrage as missing coat 'sold at school fair for £2'

  18-12-2018 15:30
  
  A COUPLE were left outraged when their little girl's coat, which had been missing for months was sold for £2 at a school fair.
  
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• Showcase of dance and drama in spectacular fundraiser

  18-12-2018 15:00
  
  TALENTED young people took to the stage to perform in spectacular show of music, dance and drama in the annual Christmas Fundraiser Concert.
  
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• WATCH: Man claims he was kidnapped at knifepoint while out on early morning walk

  18-12-2018 13:40
  
  A DAD from Bolton claims he was kidnapped at knifepoint just yards from a row of houses this morning.
  
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• £2.6m funding delayed as targeted allocation row continues

  18-12-2018 13:31
  
  THE Conservatives have opposed the council's targeted allocation of public realm money again, despite changes to the proposal by Labour who admitted to using outdated figures.
  
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• £2.6m delayed as targeted funding row continues

  18-12-2018 13:31
  
  A ROW rumbles on about how funding for public facilities like play areas, benches and street signs should be divided across the borough.
  
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• £2.6m delayed as Bolton Conservatives oppose targeting money - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 13:31
  £2.6m delayed as Bolton Conservatives oppose targeting money  The Bolton NewsA ROW rumbles on about how funding for public facilities like play areas, benches and street signs should be divided across the borough.
  
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• Baby Jesus stolen from St Annes Square nativity scene

  18-12-2018 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  An amnesty is in place and the stolen figure can be returned "no questions asked".
  
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• Elderly couple pictured holding hands after being rescued from car crash

  18-12-2018 13:18
  
  Pictures of the incident were tweeted by Avon Fire and Rescue Service.
  
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• VIDEO: Shocking footage shows "brazen" raid at cash and carry

  18-12-2018 13:08
  
  DRAMATIC CCTV footage has been released showing a gang of four men carrying out a brazen daylight robbery at a cash and carry.
  
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• Driver turned off headlights in 100mph police chase - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 13:00
  Driver turned off headlights in 100mph police chase  The Bolton NewsA DANGEROUS driver turned off his headlights and sped through red traffic lights at 100mph in a bid to escape police.
  
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• Driver turned off headlights in 100mph police chase

  18-12-2018 13:00
  
  A DANGEROUS driver turned off his headlights and sped through red traffic lights at 100mph in a bid to escape police.
  
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• Search for man who failed to appear in court - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 12:45
  Search for man who failed to appear in court  The Bolton NewsPOLICE have revealed the details of a man they are currently searching for.
  
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• Search for man who failed to appear in court

  18-12-2018 12:45
  
  POLICE have revealed the details of a man they are currently searching for.
  
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• BMW, Audi and Mercedes drivers 'the most dangerous on UK roads'

  18-12-2018 12:28
  
  BMW drivers are the most likely to have motoring convictions and make claims on their insurance, according to a new study.
  
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• 'Ross from Friends' lookalike fails to attend court

  18-12-2018 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Magistrates issue a warrant for Abdulah Husseni's arrest after he misses a court appearance.
  
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• Warrant issued for ‘Schwimmer lookalike’ after court no-show

  18-12-2018 12:18
  
  Abdulah Husseni had been summonsed to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court accused of theft and fraud.
  
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• Bomb survivor opens geek merchandise store at Market Place

  18-12-2018 12:00
  
  AT the age of six-months he became the youngest victim of the Manchester IRA bombing.
  
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• Blackpool's youth offending work 'inadequate'

  18-12-2018 11:32 via bbc.co.uk
  There is poor practice and "a lack of pride" among staff in Blackpool's Youth Offending Team, a report says.
  
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• Christmas spirit flows as church takes carols into pub

  18-12-2018 11:30
  
  REGULARS raised a glass to their local church as they all got into the Christmas spirit at the weekend.
  
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• REGIONAL: Manchester United sack Jose Mourinho - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 11:14
  REGIONAL: Manchester United sack Jose Mourinho  The Bolton NewsMANCHESTER United have announced that Jose Mourinho will be leaving the club.
  
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• REGIONAL: Manchester United sack Jose Mourinho

  18-12-2018 11:14
  
  MANCHESTER United have announced that Jose Mourinho will be leaving the club.
  
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• Rough sleepers get charity boost

  18-12-2018 11:00
  
  A CHARITY for Bolton's young rough sleepers raised more money than ever before from a sponsored sleep out.
  
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• Plenty of ho, ho hos at Hoghton Tower

  18-12-2018 11:00
  
  FATHER Christmas will be in residence at Hoghton Tower this weekend for any excited youngsters with last minute gift requests.
  
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• Ex-Preston striker Robinson has cancer

  18-12-2018 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Former Liverpool striker Michael Robinson, now one of Spain's most recognisable sports broadcasters, has skin cancer.
  
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• £94k Lotto Christmas present for Farnworth youth programme

  18-12-2018 10:00
  
  FARNWORTH has received a £94,600 National Lottery grant to help give its disadvantaged and disaffected residents a more positive future.
  
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• REGIONAL: Murder charges brought against three men and teen after dad dies

  18-12-2018 09:53
  
  THREE men and a teenager have been charged with murder after a father died in hospital following an attack.
  
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• Police officers targeted by group of youths in Horwich - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 09:11
  Police officers targeted by group of youths in Horwich  The Bolton NewsPOLICE officers were targeted by a group of youths in Horwich last night.
  
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• Police appeal to parents after youths throw food and shout abuse at officers

  18-12-2018 09:11
  
  POLICE officers were targeted by a group of youths in Horwich last night.
  
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• Old boy returns to school as a Olympic coach

  18-12-2018 09:01
  
  OLD boy John Derbyshire gave the 46th annual Tillotson Lecture at Bolton School boys’ division.
  
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• Super slimming pals shed five stone between them - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 09:00
  Super slimming pals shed five stone between them  The Bolton NewsFRIENDS Sam Rush and Jo Turner are looking forward to the Christmas party season after shedding more than five stone between them.
  
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• Super slimming pals shed five stone between them in time for Christmas

  18-12-2018 09:00
  
  FRIENDS Sam Rush and Jo Turner are looking forward to the Christmas party season after shedding more than five stone between them.
  
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• Father Christmas delivers a very important health message

  18-12-2018 09:00
  
  FATHER Christmas was in Bolton to deliver a very important festive message.
  
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• Bolton Mets on the up after best season for five years - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 08:50
  Bolton Mets on the up after best season for five years  The Bolton NewsBOLTON Mets are a club on the up as they head closer to making it a quarter of a century of bringing senior rugby league to Bolton.
  
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• Firefighters tackle garage fire in Captains Clough Road, Smithills - The Bolton News

  18-12-2018 08:40
  Firefighters tackle garage fire in Captains Clough Road, Smithills  The Bolton NewsFIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze that broke out inside a garage in Smithills.
  
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