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• COMMENT: Thank goodness for people like Fiona Anderson - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 21:30
  COMMENT: Thank goodness for people like Fiona Anderson  The Bolton NewsMUSCULAR dystrophy sufferer Fiona Anderson is doing a lot to make the people of Bolton wake up to the daily trials of facing life as a disabled…
  
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• COMMENT: Thank goodness for people like Fiona Anderson

  06-06-2019 21:30
  
  MUSCULAR dystrophy sufferer Fiona Anderson is doing a lot to make the people of Bolton wake up to the daily trials of facing life as a disabled person.
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'loving' mum-of-two who was murdered

  06-06-2019 19:25
  
  THE family of a "loving" mum-of-two who was murdered in Walkden have paid tribute to her.
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'loving' mum-of-two as police launch murder investigation

  06-06-2019 19:25
  
  THE family of a "loving" mum-of-two who was found dead in Walkden have paid tribute to her.
  
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• County Championship: Leicestershire bat all day to draw with Lancashire

  06-06-2019 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Leicestershire bat out the final day at Aigburth to ensure their game against Division Two leaders Lancashire ends in a draw.
  
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• Aaron Wildig: Morecambe midfielder signs one-year deal

  06-06-2019 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Morecambe midfielder Aaron Wildig signs a new one-year contract with the League Two club.
  
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• Could you adopt these cats looking for forever homes?

  06-06-2019 18:57
  
  TWO gorgeous and loving cats, currently living at Bolton RSPCA centre, are looking for a kind-hearted owner to give them a forever home.
  
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• John Bolton and the lost art of honest brokering - CNN

  06-06-2019 18:55
  John Bolton and the lost art of honest brokering  CNNJohn Bolton appears to be pushing the US closer to confrontations with Iran and North Korea, but President Trump has undermined him on Twitter and in public.
  
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• Woman raped by stranger in "shocking attack"

  06-06-2019 18:50
  
  AN investigation has been launched after a woman was raped by a stranger in Heaton.
  
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• Heavy rain set to batter Greater Manchester as Storm Miguel arrives in the UK

  06-06-2019 18:12
  
  Heavy rain is set to batter Greater Manchester over the coming days, as Storm Miguel arrives in the UK.
  
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• Bolton's Amir Khan defends decision to fight in Saudi Arabia - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 18:10
  Bolton's Amir Khan defends decision to fight in Saudi Arabia  The Bolton NewsAmir Khan has defended the choice of location for his next fight in the face of human rights concerns by claiming Saudi Arabia is undergoing…
  
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• Sainsbury's first supermarket to scrap plastic bags in all stores

  06-06-2019 17:30
  
  SAINSBURY’S has become the first UK supermarket to remove plastic bags for loose fruit, vegetables and bakery items from all stores.
  
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• Thousands 'pocket dialling' 999 - how to disable iPhone SOS mode

  06-06-2019 17:00
  
  DID you know you could 'pocket dial' the police just by accidentally pressing buttons on your iPhone?
  
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• NPP: Businesses want 'Northern Crossrail' investment

  06-06-2019 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  The government is considering a plan for a £39bn high-speed rail link across the north of England.
  
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• How Shrewsbury's James Bolton's performances compared to Portsmouth duo Nathan Thompson and Anton Walkes last season - The News

  06-06-2019 15:02
  How Shrewsbury's James Bolton's performances compared to Portsmouth duo Nathan Thompson and Anton Walkes last season  The NewsShrewsbury full-back James Bolton is reportedly set to join Pompey.
  
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• Runners in the race to Number 10 - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 14:11
  Runners in the race to Number 10  The Bolton NewsWhere do the 11 contenders in the race to replace Theresa May stand on Brexit and other issues?
  
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• Junk food ads from Asda and McDonald's banned on children's YouTube channels

  06-06-2019 14:01
  
  Junk food ads from Asda, Kellogg's, Marks & Spencer and McDonald's have been banned after they were discovered on children's websites and YouTube channels.
  
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• Stag and hen party fears over Blackpool hotel conversion plan

  06-06-2019 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  People living near a disused hotel fear its conversion into holiday lets will bring in stag and hen parties.
  
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• Vandals kill 50 year-old trees standing beside the A580 - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 13:43
  Vandals kill 50 year-old trees standing beside the A580  The Bolton NewsTWO huge sycamore trees which have stood for 50 years will have to be chopped down after vandals attacked them.
  
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• Vandals kill 50 year-old trees in 'deliberate attack'

  06-06-2019 13:43
  
  TWO huge sycamore trees which have stood for 50 years will have to be chopped down after vandals attacked them.
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Town centre traffic in 1938

  06-06-2019 13:30
  
  Today’s picture from our archives shows that the junction of Bradshawgate, Deansgate, Churchgate and Bank Street was busy even as long ago as 1938.
  
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• Bolton town centre traffic in 1938 - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 13:30
  Bolton town centre traffic in 1938  The Bolton NewsToday's picture from our archives shows that the junction of Bradshawgate, Deansgate, Churchgate and Bank Street was busy even as long ago as 1938.
  
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• D-Day: Veterans reject 'heroes' praise on 75th anniversary

  06-06-2019 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Two D-Day veterans say they are not heroes and simply did their jobs on the invasion's 75th anniversary.
  
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• Billionaire businessman helps transform hospice garden - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 13:00
  Billionaire businessman helps transform hospice garden  The Bolton NewsBETFRED founder Fred Done has funded work to transform the gardens of a local hospice.
  
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• Billionaire businessman helps transform hospice garden

  06-06-2019 13:00
  
  BETFRED founder Fred Done has funded work to transform the gardens of a local hospice.
  
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• Report: Portsmouth set to sign Shrewsbury right-back James Bolton - The News

  06-06-2019 12:23
  Report: Portsmouth set to sign Shrewsbury right-back James Bolton  The NewsShrewsbury right-back James Bolton is reportedly poised to move to Pompey on a free transfer.
  
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• FUEL PRICE DROP - 2 supermarkets reduce cost of petrol and diesel

  06-06-2019 12:12
  
  Supermarkets are cutting fuel prices amid a fall in wholesale costs.
  
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• Staff evacuated from cake factory after machine catches fire

  06-06-2019 12:08
  
  FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at a cake factory.
  
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• Machine in cake factory catches fire - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 12:08
  Machine in cake factory catches fire  The Bolton NewsFIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at a cake factory.
  
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• I wouldn't wish stressful Bolton nightmare on anyone: Josh Magennis opens up on administration hell - Belfast Telegraph

  06-06-2019 11:50
  I wouldn't wish stressful Bolton nightmare on anyone: Josh Magennis opens up on administration hell  Belfast TelegraphFor a man who has just endured the most emotionally draining season of his club career, Josh Magennis remains in a surprisingly upbeat mood.
  
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• Bolton charity boss banned for causing Lifeline Project to sink - GOV.UK

  06-06-2019 11:04
  Bolton charity boss banned for causing Lifeline Project to sink  GOV.UK7-year disqualification for Bolton CEO who caused charity to collapse by entering into contracts that set unachievable targets.
  
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• Matthew Bourne bringing Romeo and Juliet to The Lowry - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 10:02
  Matthew Bourne bringing Romeo and Juliet to The Lowry  The Bolton NewsTHE passionate and emotional story of star cross'd lovers Romeo and Juliet has inspired the world's creative community for years spawning…
  
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• Matthew Bourne bringing Romeo and Juliet to The Lowry

  06-06-2019 10:02
  
  THE passionate and emotional story of star cross’d lovers Romeo and Juliet has inspired the world’s creative community for years spawning multiple versions and adaptations.
  
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• 'We're better mates than ever' says Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst ahead of Apollo date

  06-06-2019 09:08
  
  AFTER a break of almost 15 years, Australian rockers Midnight Oil went back out on the road in 2017 playing sold out shows around the world.
  
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• How ex-Bolton player Bob Glendenning helped shape Dutch football - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 08:03
  How ex-Bolton player Bob Glendenning helped shape Dutch football  The Bolton NewsTHERE is little to distinguish the grave of Robert 'Bob' Glendenning from other weathered monuments in the churchyard of St Peter's…
  
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• Woman 'punched so hard it lifted her off feet' in vicious country park assault

  06-06-2019 08:00
  
  A WOMAN claimed she was subjected to a vicious assault in broad daylight, while with her family in a country park.
  
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• First Darwen then Glastonbury date for birthday girl Julie Felix

  06-06-2019 07:08
  
  IT is hard to believe that the day after she plays Darwen Library Theatre on Thursday, Julie Felix will be celebrating her 81st birthday.
  
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• First Darwen then Glasto date for birthday girl Julie Felix - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 07:08
  First Darwen then Glasto date for birthday girl Julie Felix  The Bolton NewsIT is hard to believe that the day after she plays Darwen Library Theatre on Thursday, Julie Felix will be celebrating her 81st birthday.
  
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• Wilf's amazing Second World war missions - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 06:00
  Wilf's amazing Second World war missions  The Bolton NewsToday sees the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. June 6, 1944, was the day of the Allied invasion of Normandy.
  
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• 'We're just trying to get the train like everyone else': why public transport needs to be more accessible

  06-06-2019 06:00
  
  AFTER one disabled train passenger was forced to take a 45-minute detour after finding the Bolton train station lifts were out of order, passengers nationwide are talking about the lacking accessibility of public transport. HELENA VESTY reports on the people speaking out for change.
  
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• Town is back in bloom as donations help to battle vandalism

  06-06-2019 06:00
  
  A TOWN is back on track for a bright summer after a vandalised flower installation was replaced.
  
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• Successful dairy farm bids to keep milk and ice cream shop open

  06-06-2019 06:00
  
  A SUCCESSFUL farm is bidding to keep its farm shop.
  
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• Shop granted alcohol licence despite objections over youths - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 06:00
  Shop granted alcohol licence despite objections over youths  The Bolton NewsA CONVENIENCE store has been granted a licence to sell alcohol despite objections lodged by neighbours.
  
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• Quacking idea: Bolton's Jason Kenny speaks of strange Olympic preparations

  06-06-2019 06:00
  
  PET ducks called Cheese and Quackers are the latest additions to the growing household of cycling greats Jason and Laura Kenny as they continue to glide towards next year's Tokyo Olympics.
  
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• Quacking idea: Bolton's Jason Kenny speaks of strange Olympic prep - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 06:00
  Quacking idea: Bolton's Jason Kenny speaks of strange Olympic prep  The Bolton NewsPET ducks called Cheese and Quackers are the latest additions to the growing household of cycling greats Jason and Laura Kenny as they continue to…
  
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• Packed Curry Club hears from Bank of England agent - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 06:00
  Packed Curry Club hears from Bank of England agent  The Bolton NewsTHE deputy agent of the Bank of England in the North West spoke at a packed meeting of the Bolton Professionals Curry Club.
  
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• Packed Curry Club hears from Bank of England agent

  06-06-2019 06:00
  
  THE deputy agent of the Bank of England in the North West spoke at a packed meeting of the Bolton Professionals Curry Club.
  
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• New care home with fine dining, hair salon and nail bar at historic hotel site

  06-06-2019 06:00
  
  A FORMER landmark hotel could be partly demolished to make way for a new "state-of-the-art" care home.
  
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• New boss appointed at ambulance trust - The Bolton News

  06-06-2019 06:00
  New boss appointed at ambulance trust  The Bolton NewsA NEW director has been appointed to oversee ambulance operations in the North West.
  
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