Bolton news

• Tributes paid to German Shepherd farm dog with a ‘big character’ from Bolton's Smithills Open Farm.

  14-10-2019 16:41
  
  Hundreds of people have paid tribute to a much-loved farm dog who brought joy to many at a popular family attraction in Bolton.
  
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• A huge throwback show with Nelly, Fatman Scoop and Shaggy is coming to Manchester — here's how to get tickets

  14-10-2019 16:40
  
  A THROWBACK-filled night of nostalgia is coming to Manchester, featuring some of the biggest 90s and 00s anthems.
  
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• What was Katie Price's ex Alex Reid doing in Bolton? - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 16:05
  What was Katie Price's ex Alex Reid doing in Bolton?  The Bolton News
  
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• What was Katie Price's ex Alex Reid doing in Bolton?

  14-10-2019 16:05
  
  VISITORS to Bolton town centre did a double take this afternoon when they spotted Katie Price's ex Alex Reid out doing a bit of shopping.
  
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• Kind-hearted girl makes wish bracelets for Breast Cancer Now wear it pink day

  14-10-2019 16:00
  
  A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl has made wish bracelets and helped organise for her school to wear pink for a close cause.
  
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• Foodbank needs 'urgent' help to get new delivery van before busy Christmas season

  14-10-2019 15:13
  
  VOLUNTEERS at a foodbank are looking to raise cash for a new van to replace the current rundown model.
  
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• Bolton patients not assessed for breast symptoms in 2 weeks

  14-10-2019 15:00
  
  LESS than half of patients with urgent referrals for breast symptoms are seen within two weeks when cancer is not suspected.
  
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• Woman falls from bridge overlooking A56, Haslingden

  14-10-2019 14:53
  
  A WOMAN has fallen from a bridge over the A56.
  
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• Teenager, 17, who fell from bridge overlooking A56, dies

  14-10-2019 14:53
  
  A TEENAGER who fell from a bridge overlooking a bypass has died.
  
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• Drivers could be fined £5,000 for purposely splashing pedestrians

  14-10-2019 14:42
  
  DRIVERS who deliberately splash pedestrians amid the wet weather could be fined up to £5,000.
  
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• CCTV images released after £15,000 Manchester Airport burglary

  14-10-2019 14:33
  
  POLICE have released CCTV images after £15,000 worth of luggage was stolen from Manchester Airport.
  
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• What Christmas events are on near me?

  14-10-2019 13:58
  
  Some may think it's a little early to be thinking about Christmas but with many events starting to book up you may want to get some tickets in the bag. Here are some of the most popular festive attractions coming up in the area
  
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• Silver medalist at Harper Green

  14-10-2019 13:30
  
  Todays picture from The Bolton News archives shows athlete Mike Makin at Harper Green School in 1988. The Commonwealth Games silver medalist took part in a sponsored run with pupils at the school to raise money for the British Olympic Appeal.
  
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• Britain's most prolific paedophiles Richard Huckle found dead in prison cell

  14-10-2019 13:19
  
  One of Britain's worst paedophiles, who abused up to 200 Malaysian children, has been stabbed to death in prison.
  
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• Appeal for families as children needing homes three times higher than adopters in North West

  14-10-2019 13:17
  
  THERE are nearly three times as many children in the region awaiting adoption as there are adoptive families.
  
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• Knife crime: Millions of pounds to be spent on tackling the issue in Greater Manchester

  14-10-2019 13:00
  
  With thousands of reports of violent crime across Bolton in the last year, authorities are set to put millions of pounds into finding a solution. SEAMUS MCDONNELL reports on the new taskforce set to battle knife crime in the borough.
  
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• Check your change for one of these rare 50p coins

  14-10-2019 12:12
  
  THE rarest 50p coins in circulation have been revealed as the Royal Mint marks half a century since the piece was introduced.
  
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• Ian Evatt: Barrow reject AFC Fylde approach for manager

  14-10-2019 10:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Barrow reject an approach from AFC Fylde to talk to boss Ian Evatt about their managerial vacancy.
  
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• Firefighters tackle blaze in living room started by coal fire

  14-10-2019 09:48
  
  FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a living room last night.
  
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• Driver arrested after cocaine stash discovered by police

  14-10-2019 09:29
  
  A DRIVER was arrested in the night after his cocaine stash was discovered by police.
  
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• Car forensically tested after burglary in Astley Bridge

  14-10-2019 09:14
  
  POLICE have discovered a stolen car and are now forensically testing the vehicle.
  
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• Trump-Ukraine: John Bolton 'sounded alarm about Rudy Giuliani's actions' - The Guardian

  14-10-2019 09:00
  Trump-Ukraine: John Bolton 'sounded alarm about Rudy Giuliani's actions'  The Guardian
  
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• Cancer patients show their scars in new photoshoot

  14-10-2019 09:00
  
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• Joe Dodoo makes Rangers claim with Ibrox flop adamant Bolton switch ISN'T a step down - Daily Record

  14-10-2019 08:57
  Joe Dodoo makes Rangers claim with Ibrox flop adamant Bolton switch ISN'T a step down  Daily Record
  
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• Bolton police investigate after woman raped in passageway - BBC News

  14-10-2019 08:25
  Bolton police investigate after woman raped in passageway  BBC News
  
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• Joe Dodoo on why he quit Rangers to sign for Bolton Wanderers - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 08:22
  Joe Dodoo on why he quit Rangers to sign for Bolton Wanderers  The Bolton News
  
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• Keith Hill's journey from Rochdale to dream job at Bolton - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 08:19
  Keith Hill's journey from Rochdale to dream job at Bolton  The Bolton News
  
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• Police patrols increased in Bolton after rape reported - ITV News

  14-10-2019 06:53
  Police patrols increased in Bolton after rape reported  ITV News
  
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• Award provides fresh IT boost for Bolton retailer - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 06:08
  Award provides fresh IT boost for Bolton retailer  The Bolton News
  
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• Decor store in Bolton hopes fans will now indulge online - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 06:07
  Decor store in Bolton hopes fans will now indulge online  The Bolton News
  
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• Bolton baker flies the flag for a traditional favourite - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 06:06
  Bolton baker flies the flag for a traditional favourite  The Bolton News
  
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• Bolton baker flies the flag for a traditional favourite

  14-10-2019 06:06
  
  A WELL-established Bolton bakery has been showcased as part of a TV tribute to the best manufacturing the country has to offer.
  
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• Award success for expanding Bolton home improvements firm - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 06:06
  Award success for expanding Bolton home improvements firm  The Bolton News
  
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• Woman accused of burglary claims she was invited into house for sex

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  A WOMAN accused of burgling a house while a family slept upstairs told a court she was a prostitute who had been invited indoors for sex.
  
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• Wheelie bin thrown through window 'after row' in Little Lever - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 06:00
  Wheelie bin thrown through window 'after row' in Little Lever  The Bolton News
  
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• Wheelie bin thrown through window 'after row' in Little Lever

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  A WHEELIE bin was hurled through the window of a bedsit in Little Lever last week.
  
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• New senior roles at Bolton Council but vow to protect frontline services - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 06:00
  New senior roles at Bolton Council but vow to protect frontline services  The Bolton News
  
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• New senior roles at Bolton Council but vow to protect frontline services

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  APPOINTMENTS of new senior posts will "protect" frontline services insisted the leader of Bolton Council as he accused Labour of "playing the ultimate political game".
  
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• Headteacher arrested on drink-drive charge after car crash

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  A PRIMARY school headteacher, previously praised for his “strong leadership” has been charged with drink driving.
  
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• Former deputy head of Turton and Edgworth Primary School arrested on drink-drive charge

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  A PRIMARY school headteacher, previously praised for his “strong leadership” has been charged with drink driving.
  
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• Dog attack PTSD sufferer could be facing eviction from Salvation Army-run hostel

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  A MAN who suffers from PTSD after a horrific dog attack, claims he faces losing his accommodation due to being “high risk”.
  
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• Bolton Council votes to press Northern Rail and Tfgm for more trains - The Bolton News

  14-10-2019 06:00
  Bolton Council votes to press Northern Rail and Tfgm for more trains  The Bolton News
  
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• Bolton Council votes to press Northern Rail and Tfgm for more trains

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  TOWN hall chiefs will continue to press for better train services for people living in Kearsley and Farnworth.
  
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• Bellway’s plan for 200 homes in Walkden approved on second attempt – despite huge local opposition

  14-10-2019 06:00
  
  Controversial plans to build 200 homes on the former St George’s playing fields in Walkden have been approved – despite a huge backlash from the local community.
  
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