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• COMMENT: Taxi drivers need protecting from abusive passengers

  20-12-2018 21:00
  
  WE have carried reports in the past about the council clamping down on rogue taxi drivers.
  
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• Six ways to deal with that party hangover

  20-12-2018 20:00
  
  THERE'S no such thing as a complete 'cure' for a hangover, but here are natural measures you can take to ease the pain while you wait out the unpleasant symptoms of a heavy night.
  
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• Bolton offer free tickets for January West Brom TV clash - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 19:03
  Bolton offer free tickets for January West Brom TV clash  The Bolton NewsWANDERERS have reacted to a potential away fan boycott by offering free tickets for the televised game against West Brom.
  
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• Taxi drivers suffering from daily 'abuse and violence' - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 19:00
  Taxi drivers suffering from daily 'abuse and violence'  The Bolton NewsTaxi drivers say they are suffering from “unacceptable” levels of verbal and physical abuse. Now, to protect drivers and passengers, the police…
  
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• Taxi drivers suffering from daily 'abuse and violence'

  20-12-2018 19:00
  
  Taxi drivers say they are suffering from “unacceptable” levels of verbal and physical abuse. Now, to protect drivers and passengers, the police are working with Bolton Council on a new scheme, ‘No Excuse for Abuse’. Seamus McDonnell reports.
  
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• 'Get Home Safe' scheme to combat unlicensed cab drivers

  20-12-2018 19:00
  
  BARS in Bolton are getting behind plans to ensure revellers get home safe at Christmas and New Year.
  
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• From Richard Ashcroft to Andre Rieu - what's on across Greater Manchester this week

  20-12-2018 19:00
  
  IT'S the most wonderful time of the year and there are loads of great shows and gigs on across the region this week.
  
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• Man suffers serious head injuries after being hit by a car

  20-12-2018 18:50
  
  A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after hit by a car on a busy main road.
  
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• Man in critical condition with 'serious' head injuries after being hit by car

  20-12-2018 18:50
  
  A MAN is in a critical condition with serious head injuries following a collision on a busy main road in Bolton.
  
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• Where to get help if you are struggling at Christmas - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 18:35
  Where to get help if you are struggling at Christmas  The Bolton NewsCHRISTMAS is not always a merry time for everyone and lots of organisations can offer support to people who are struggling.
  
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• Where to get help if you are struggling at Christmas

  20-12-2018 18:35
  
  CHRISTMAS is not always a merry time for everyone and lots of organisations can offer support to people who are struggling.
  
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• "I’m burning with rage at our heartless society": Readers react to tragic death of Royal Bolton Hospital nurse after months of stress

  20-12-2018 18:30
  
  THE inquest report into the death of a nurse at the Royal Bolton Hospital generated a big response from our readers online.
  
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• Woman kept horse in filthy conditions leaving it with severe infection and abnormally underweight

  20-12-2018 18:10
  
  A WOMAN kept her horse in filthy conditions causing a severe infection to its hooves and leaving it abnormally weak and underweight.
  
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• Mad Friday: Police offer tips for busiest night of the year

  20-12-2018 18:00
  
  MAD Friday is set to be Bolton town centre's busiest night of the year and police are urging people to stay safe on the streets.
  
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• Bolton cancel Stephen Ireland's contract by mutual consent - SkySports

  20-12-2018 17:47
  Bolton cancel Stephen Ireland's contract by mutual consent  SkySportsStephen Ireland has left Bolton without playing a game for them after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.
  
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• Burnley extend Republic of Ireland's Jeff Hendrick stay by 12 months

  20-12-2018 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Burnley move to secure the services of Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick for another 12 months.
  
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• WATCH: Children come up with the perfect Christmas gift for teachers

  20-12-2018 16:30
  
  BRIGHT young things at Sharples Primary came up with the perfect Christmas gift for teachers.
  
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• Couple celebrate their winter wedding 60 years on

  20-12-2018 16:10
  
  A HAPPY couple are celebrating 60 years of marriage.
  
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• Celebrating their winter wedding 60 years on

  20-12-2018 16:10
  
  A HAPPY couple are celebrating 60 years of marriage.
  
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• Looking back mystery: Can you identify this picture?

  20-12-2018 16:00
  
  THIS week’s mystery photograph was taken of a road widening scheme to take account of the increased level of traffic using the borough’s roads and streets.
  
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• Bolton Looking Back mystery: Who can identify this picture? - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 16:00
  Bolton Looking Back mystery: Who can identify this picture?  The Bolton NewsTHIS week's mystery photograph was taken of a road widening scheme to take account of the increased level of traffic using the borough's roads…
  
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• Man jailed for 15 years after sexually assaulting child seven times

  20-12-2018 15:50
  
  A MAN has been jailed after sexually assaulting a child seven times.
  
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• Children make 'exceptional progress' at primary school

  20-12-2018 15:30
  
  THERE'S nothing average about the children at this school.
  
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• Macauley Culkin reprises Home Alone role for Christmas google advert

  20-12-2018 15:06
  
  HOME Alone star Macauley Culkin has returned his burglar busting role for a hilarious new Google advert.
  
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• Little boy's 'miracle' recovery after being hit by car on way home from school

  20-12-2018 14:58
  
  “LITTLE Matthew Morrison is our Christmas miracle,” say his mum and dad.
  
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• This is why Morrisons in Bolton to fall silent on Super Saturday

  20-12-2018 14:40
  
  SUPERMARKET shoppers will get the silent treatment on Saturday.
  
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• Supermarket chain to fall silent on Super Saturday - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 14:39
  Supermarket chain to fall silent on Super Saturday  The Bolton NewsSUPERMARKET shoppers will get the silent treatment on Saturday.
  
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• Broken down bus causing traffic chaos in the town centre

  20-12-2018 14:22
  
  MOTORISTS are facing commuter chaos this dinner time due to a broken down bus in Trinity Street.
  
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• Church thief snared after leaving blood at the crime scene

  20-12-2018 14:00
  
  A THIEF who broke into a church was caught after leaving his blood at the scene.
  
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• Burglar left blood at church - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 14:00
  Burglar left blood at church  The Bolton NewsA THIEF who broke into a church was caught after leaving his blood at the scene.
  
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• Aerial images reveal devastation caused by huge fire at Chester Zoo

  20-12-2018 14:00
  
  IMAGES captured by a drone reveal the scale of the devastation caused by a huge fire at Chester Zoo on Saturday.
  
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• MAD FRIDAY: Extra security brought into town to stop trouble

  20-12-2018 13:30
  
  EXTRA security personnel will be in place across Bolton town centre this year in an effort to stop anti-social behaviour and keep party-goers safe.
  
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• MAD FRIDAY: Extra security being brought into town to stop trouble

  20-12-2018 13:30
  
  EXTRA security personnel will be in place across Bolton town centre this year in an effort to stop anti-social behaviour and keep party-goers safe.
  
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• Extra security drafted in as Mad Friday revellers prepare to hit the town

  20-12-2018 13:30
  
  EXTRA security personnel will be in place across Bolton town centre this year in an effort to stop anti-social behaviour and keep party-goers safe.
  
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• Search for man who missed court appearance after crash

  20-12-2018 13:16
  
  POLICE have revealed the details of a suspect wanted in relation to driving offences.
  
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• Thug jailed after biting girlfriend's lip so hard it bled during kiss

  20-12-2018 13:00
  
  A MAN badly injured his girlfriend by biting her lip after forcing her to kiss him.
  
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• Thug badly injured girlfriend by biting her lip during kiss - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 13:00
  Thug badly injured girlfriend by biting her lip during kiss  The Bolton NewsA MAN badly injured his girlfriend by biting her lip after forcing her to kiss him.
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Little angels and shepherds in 1968 - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 12:49
  LOOKING BACK: Little angels and shepherds in 1968  The Bolton NewsTHESE little angels and shepherds will all be aged in their 50s now but back in 1968 when this picture was taken they were all pupils at SS Peter…
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Little angels and shepherds in 1968

  20-12-2018 12:49
  
  THESE little angels and shepherds will all be aged in their 50s now but back in 1968 when this picture was taken they were all pupils at SS Peter and Paul Junior School in Bolton. They were taking part in the school's production of Christmas Customs which they performed for parents. Perhaps you recognise yourself. Give us a call on 01204 537271.
  
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• Homes at risk of flooding to be protected under new scheme

  20-12-2018 12:00
  
  The flood risk to housing is being tackled by a new scheme.
  
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• 30 homes in Bolton will be protected from floods by natural methods - The Bolton News

  20-12-2018 12:00
  30 homes in Bolton will be protected from floods by natural methods  The Bolton NewsThe flood risk to housing is being tackled by a new scheme.
  
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• PICTURES: Cristiano Ronaldo's £3.25m Alderley Edge mansion up for sale

  20-12-2018 11:49
  
  CRISTIANO Ronaldo's Alderley Edge mansion could be yours, after being put up for sale for £3.25 million.
  
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• How you can film Santa's reindeer visiting your home this Christmas

  20-12-2018 11:46
  
  BRACE yourselves because this could make Christmas morning particularly magical for your little ones.
  
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• Benefit payment and Universal Credit dates over Christmas

  20-12-2018 11:28
  
  THE Christmas period means changes to Universal Credit and other benefit payments.
  
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