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• Joseph McCann: Judge visits serial rape accused in jail

  09-05-2019 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Joseph McCann, who faces 21 charges including eight rapes, has refused to appear in court.
  
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• COMMENT: Beehive Mills worth sacrificing to preserve Bolton's green belt

  09-05-2019 21:30
  
  ONLY yesterday The Bolton News was reporting the danger to our heritage posed by the threat of fire.
  
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• Conservatives could be about to take control of Bolton council - Manchester Evening News

  09-05-2019 21:02
  Conservatives could be about to take control of Bolton council  Manchester Evening News'I'm afraid it is Bolton Labour that residents have lost confidence in, and their refusal to accept that, is unbelievable'
  
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• Thrills as world premiere spine-chilling play The House on Cold Hill takes to the stage

  09-05-2019 21:00
  
  THE thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to Manchester’s Opera House on Monday with the world premiere production of the spine-chilling stage play The House on Cold Hill. Adapted from his best-selling 2015 novel and based on the author’s own real-life experience in a haunted house, the play will star BAFTA nominated actor and winner of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing 2017, Joe McFadden as Ollie Harcourt.
  
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• Thrills as world premiere of spine-chilling play The House on Cold Hill takes to the stage

  09-05-2019 21:00
  
  THE thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to Manchester’s Opera House on Monday with the world premiere production of the spine-chilling stage play The House on Cold Hill. Adapted from his best-selling 2015 novel and based on the author’s own real-life experience in a haunted house, the play will star BAFTA nominated actor and winner of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing 2017, Joe McFadden as Ollie Harcourt.
  
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• Labour concede control as Tories set to lead council for first time in 40 years

  09-05-2019 19:36
  
  LABOUR has conceded control of Bolton Council, making way for the Conservatives to take power for the first time in 40 years.
  
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• Bolton Council set for Conservative control as Labour concedes - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 19:36
  Bolton Council set for Conservative control as Labour concedes  The Bolton NewsLABOUR has conceded control of Bolton Council, making way for the Conservatives to take power for the first time in 40 years.
  
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• BBC show House Share calls for youngsters willing to move to London with strangers

  09-05-2019 19:36
  
  A NEW BBC show is looking for youngsters who want to move into a share home in London - with a twist.
  
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• Latin America John Bolton and the Monroe Doctrine - The Economist

  09-05-2019 19:11
  Latin America John Bolton and the Monroe Doctrine  The EconomistDONALD TRUMP'S administration is not famed for its adherence to highfalutin' political principle, so John Bolton, the United States national security adviser, ...
  
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• Bolton FM founder speaks of his pride after receiving MBE - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 18:38
  Bolton FM founder speaks of his pride after receiving MBE  The Bolton NewsTHE MAN behind Bolton FM has spoken of his pride after his children were able to see him receive an honour from Prince William.
  
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• Bolton FM founder speaks of his pride after receiving MBE from Prince William

  09-05-2019 18:38
  
  THE MAN behind Bolton FM has spoken of his pride after his children were able to see him receive an honour from Prince William.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton sends warning to Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 18:34
  Lewis Hamilton sends warning to Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas  The Bolton NewsThe Spanish Grand Prix takes place this weekend.
  
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• 'So much for local democracy': developers win appeal to build up to 250 homes

  09-05-2019 18:30
  
  CAMPAIGNERS are "disgusted" by a government inspector allowing up to 250 homes at Hulton Lane Playing Fields to go ahead.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers hope to appoint administrator this week - Daily Mail

  09-05-2019 18:08
  Bolton Wanderers hope to appoint administrator this week  Daily MailChairman Ken Anderson and a company acting on behalf of late owner Eddie Davies's Trust have separately filed documents to place Bolton into administration.
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Cadets show they have bottle

  09-05-2019 17:46
  
  Bolton Air Training Corps cadets try their hand on the hook a bottle stall at Bolton Youth Leaders Council fete at New Overdale in 1975.
  
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• Man caught after 100mph police chase says he fled because 'he had no insurance'

  09-05-2019 17:20
  
  A DRIVER who fled at speeds of nearly 100mph said he was trying to escape police because he had no insurance.
  
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• 'I actually temper John.' Trump denies clashing with John Bolton over U.S. involvement in Venezuela - Daily Mail

  09-05-2019 16:48
  'I actually temper John.' Trump denies clashing with John Bolton over U.S. involvement in Venezuela  Daily MailPresident Donald Trump is frustrated with the advice he received from national security adviser John Bolton to back opposition efforts in Venezuela to oust ...
  
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• Video of man mocking Muslim prayer room at hospital being investigated as hate crime - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-05-2019 16:30
  Video of man mocking Muslim prayer room at hospital being investigated as hate crime  Lancashire TelegraphTWO videos being shared on Facebook of a man pretending to pray to 'Aladdin' in a Muslim prayer room are being investigated as a hate crime.
  
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• Monthly comedy night to returns to Northern Monkey

  09-05-2019 16:10
  
  A MONTHLY comedy night will return to Northern Monkey next week.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers: relegated, but with a place in football history thanks to players' strike - The Conversation - UK

  09-05-2019 16:09
  Bolton Wanderers: relegated, but with a place in football history thanks to players' strike  The Conversation - UKNot all footballers are millionaires. Some have to fight for their earning rights.
  
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• Video of man mocking Muslim prayer room in Bolton Hospital being investigated as hate crime - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 15:20
  Video of man mocking Muslim prayer room in Bolton Hospital being investigated as hate crime  The Bolton NewsTWO videos being shared on Facebook of a man pretending to pray to 'Aladdin' in a Muslim prayer room are being investigated as a hate crime.
  
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• Video of man mocking Muslim prayer room in Bolton Hospital being investigated as hate crime

  09-05-2019 15:20
  
  TWO videos being shared on Facebook of a man pretending to pray to 'Aladdin' in a Muslim prayer room are being investigated as a hate crime.
  
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• Is Tottenham's comeback the greatest in Champions League history? - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 15:14
  Is Tottenham's comeback the greatest in Champions League history?  The Bolton NewsSpurs trailed Ajax 3-0 on aggregate with just 35 minutes to play.
  
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• Developers win appeal to build up to 250 homes in much-loved playing fields

  09-05-2019 15:05
  
  PLANS to build up to 250 homes at playing fields in Daubhill are set to go ahead as a government inspector has ruled in favour of the developers.
  
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• Developers can build 250 homes at Hulton Lane Playing Fields - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 15:05
  Developers can build 250 homes at Hulton Lane Playing Fields  The Bolton NewsPLANS to build up to 250 homes at playing fields in Daubhill are set to go ahead as a government inspector has ruled in favour of the developers.
  
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• Danny Baker widely criticised after BBC sacking - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 15:03
  Danny Baker widely criticised after BBC sacking  The Bolton NewsThe BBC Radio 5 Live host illustrated a tweet about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby with an image of a monkey.
  
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• Archie set to become one of the most popular baby names by 2022

  09-05-2019 14:58
  
  ARCHIE is likely to be one of the most popular names by the time the new prince starts pre-school in 2022 following the naming announcement of the new royal baby.
  
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• Lily Parr: Plans for first statue of women's football star

  09-05-2019 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The Football Association says 1920s goal scorer Lily Parr deserves recognition as "a true pioneer".
  
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• Tottenham's rollercoaster ride to the Champions League final - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 13:44
  Tottenham's rollercoaster ride to the Champions League final  The Bolton NewsMauricio Pochettino's side only just made it out of their group.
  
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• GP contract progress report to be published by autumn - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 13:21
  GP contract progress report to be published by autumn  The Bolton NewsSir Lewis Ritchie, head of a working group looking into the issue, has been giving evidence to MSPs.
  
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• Carnival tradition hangs in the balance after 30 years of success

  09-05-2019 13:00
  
  AN historic town tradition is in jeopardy, as organisers of a more than 30-year-old carnival struggle to find participants.
  
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• Bolton set for administration as takeover talks collapse - Leisure Opportunities

  09-05-2019 12:46
  Bolton set for administration as takeover talks collapse  Leisure OpportunitiesBolton face complications over administration process  The Bolton NewsBolton face 12-point deduction next season with administration said to be 'unavoidable'  Mirror OnlineBolton hope to appoint administrator this week  Aberdeen Evening ExpressJournalist offers update amid Bolton Wanderers turmoil  Football League WorldView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Travelling criminal gang failed in bid to steal £140k BMWs - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 12:33
  Travelling criminal gang failed in bid to steal £140k BMWs  The Bolton NewsTWO members of a travelling gang of criminals who attempted to steal BMW cars valued at £140000 have been jailed.
  
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• Travelling criminal gang failed in bid to steal £140k BMWs

  09-05-2019 12:33
  
  TWO members of a travelling gang of criminals who attempted to steal BMW cars valued at £140,000 have been jailed.
  
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• Bets are on for second baby for Meghan and Harry - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 12:21
  Bets are on for second baby for Meghan and Harry  The Bolton NewsLadbrokes has it at 3/1 the couple will announce a another pregnancy within a year.
  
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• Choir 'devastated' as long-standing conductor bows out

  09-05-2019 11:56
  
  THE unexpected resignation of a long-standing choir conductor has been described by members as "devastating."
  
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• How BBC Dianne Oxberry's death inspired cancer charity

  09-05-2019 11:52 via bbc.co.uk
  The "overwhelming outpouring" after TV presenter Dianne Oxberry's death inspires a cancer charity.
  
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• Car with smashed up bumper and cracked windscreen found abandoned - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 11:33
  Car with smashed up bumper and cracked windscreen found abandoned  The Bolton NewsA BADLY damaged car has been found abandoned in Deane.
  
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• Car with smashed up bumper and cracked windscreen found abandoned

  09-05-2019 11:33
  
  A BADLY damaged car has been found abandoned in Deane.
  
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• Police investigating social media videos as hate crime - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 11:16
  Police investigating social media videos as hate crime  The Bolton NewsPOLICE are investigating a hate incident after being made aware of videos circulating online.
  
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• Police investigating social media videos as hate crime

  09-05-2019 11:16
  
  POLICE are investigating a hate incident after being made aware of videos circulating online.
  
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• Preston North End: Championship club release six players at end of season

  09-05-2019 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Championship side Preston North End release six players following the conclusion of the 2018-19 season.
  
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• Green departs Bolton for Lancashire - Place North West

  09-05-2019 10:20
  Green departs Bolton for Lancashire  Place North WestLancashire County Council has followed up last year's appointment of Bolton Council's director of place Stephen Young by hiring Phil Green as director of ...
  
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• Suspected arson attack: 'Petrol poured through letterbox' of flat

  09-05-2019 09:20
  
  THE entrance to a second-floor flat was engulfed in flames after petrol was “poured through the letterbox.”
  
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• 'Petrol poured through letterbox' before flat set on fire

  09-05-2019 09:20
  
  THE entrance to a second-floor flat was engulfed in flames after petrol was "poured through the letterbox."
  
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• 'Petrol poured through letterbox' before flat entrance set on fire

  09-05-2019 09:20
  
  THE entrance to a second-floor flat was engulfed in flames after petrol was "poured through the letterbox."
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Halliwell flat fire - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 09:20
  Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Halliwell flat fire  The Bolton NewsTHE entrance to a second-floor flat was engulfed in flames after petrol was “poured through the letterbox.”
  
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• Funding secured for £30m Royal Bolton Hospital facility - Insider Media

  09-05-2019 09:09
  Funding secured for £30m Royal Bolton Hospital facility  Insider MediaFunding has been secured for a proposed medical skills and training facility at Royal Bolton Hospital, which is expected to contribute £150m to the economy.
  
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• Bolton face complications over administration process - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 09:00
  Bolton face complications over administration process  The Bolton NewsFURTHER confusion has emerged as​ Wanderers slide towards administration – with Ken Anderson also claiming he issued instructions at the court…
  
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• Wynsors World of Shoes pledge help for Bolton Dementia Support - The Bolton News

  09-05-2019 07:02
  Wynsors World of Shoes pledge help for Bolton Dementia Support  The Bolton NewsWYNSORS World of Shoes in Bolton has announced that Bolton Dementia Support will be its new fundraising partner for the next year.
  
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