Bolton news

• SCHOOL AWARDS: Thornleigh Salesian College

  26-11-2019 22:00
  
  MAKING the move from primary school to high school can be quite a scary prospect ­— for children and parents.
  
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• SCHOOL AWARDS: ST Michael CE Primary is Primary School of the Year

  26-11-2019 21:00
  
  FOR staff it is simply a “privilege” to work at St Michael’s CE Primary School in Great Lever, this year’s Primary School of the Year.
  
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• Car overturns in crash on Lostock bridge

  26-11-2019 20:50
  
  A CAR has overturned after a crash near Lostock train station.
  
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• SCHOOL AWARDS: Environmentalist of the Year

  26-11-2019 20:00
  
  NICOLA Ewens is proving to be as inspirational as renowned broadcaster David Attenborough in educating people to ‘be the change’.
  
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• Widow slams 'lies' at inquest of Wanderers' star Jlloyd Samuel

  26-11-2019 19:50
  
  THE widow of former Bolton Wanderers' footballer Jlloyd Samuel has hit out at the "relentless threats, vicious lies and outrageous conspiracy theories" that she says she has faced following her husband's death.
  
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• Drivers experience delays on M60 due to vehicle breakdown

  26-11-2019 19:34
  
  DRIVERS experienced delays on the M60 due to a broken down vehicle.
  
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• Young people catch election fever in schools

  26-11-2019 18:33
  
  THEY may be too young to vote but that doesn't mean they haven't been struck by election fever gripping the country.
  
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• Why Bolton won't miss out in Tory plans: Chancellor

  26-11-2019 18:31
  
  CHANCELLOR Sajid Javid came to Bolton yesterday and promised investment in the borough’s NHS, council services and transport links.
  
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• Man falls from moped in Gilnow Road, Heaton

  26-11-2019 18:26
  
  A CAR service centre staff worker has told of the moment he rushed to the aid of a driver after he fell from his moped.
  
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• Schoolboy tried to save friend from alleged serial rapist

  26-11-2019 17:53
  
  A SCHOOLBOY told police he and a friend tried to fight off an alleged serial rapist who had apparently kidnapped a girl, a court has heard.
  
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• Disruption to Royal Bolton Hospital phone lines due to fault

  26-11-2019 16:35
  
  THE Royal Bolton Hospital is currently experiencing problems with its telephone system.
  
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• Martial arts instructor jailed over child sex abuse images

  26-11-2019 16:14
  
  A MARTIAL arts instructor who sent 'revolting and disgusting' child pornography to an Israeli paedophile who was abusing his own daughter 'live' online has been jailed.
  
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• Four men jailed over massive heroin conspiracy

  26-11-2019 16:03
  
  FOUR men have been jailed at Bolton Crown Court on 25 November 2019 after police seized the hundreds of kilos of heroin adulterant from an industrial unit in Wigan.
  
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• New Santa revealed to replace Zippy at Manchester Christmas Markets

  26-11-2019 15:55
  
  IF your trip to Manchester Christmas Markets hasn't quite been the same without a picture in front of a giant light-up Santa then fear not.
  
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• Former Bolton Wanderers' star Jlloyd Samuel was burnt beyond recognition, inquest hears

  26-11-2019 15:40
  
  THE body of former Bolton Wanderers footballer Jlloyd Samuel could not be visually identified as it was so badly burnt after his car burst into flames with him inside, his inquest has heard.
  
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• Boy, 14 dies after road accident - police appeal for witnesses

  26-11-2019 15:02
  
  POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Oldham.
  
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• The best companies to work for in the UK

  26-11-2019 15:00
  
  The top companies to work for in the UK have been revealed.
  
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• Next of kin appeal after woman dies in Worsley

  26-11-2019 14:56
  
  AN APPEAL has been released to help find the next of kin of a woman who has died.
  
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• Abandoned vehicle seized after being connected with drive-offs

  26-11-2019 14:24
  
  A VEHICLE has been seized for being used in a series of drive-off crimes.
  
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• Four men arrested after investigations into shooting and attack

  26-11-2019 14:22
  
  FOUR men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder as police investigate two linked incidents in Salford.
  
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• Builder Steve Thomson and wife Lenka win £105m EuroMillions jackpot

  26-11-2019 14:01
  
  A builder who has won the £105 million EuroMillions jackpot said “it’s going to be a good Christmas” but pledged he would not give up his job.
  
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• Farnworth morris dancers celebrate a successful 1990

  26-11-2019 13:30
  
  Today's picture from The Bolton News archives was taken in 1990 and shows the the Farnworth Crystalettes Morris Dancers senior troupe, who won the title Troupe of the Year and picked up the junior and senior leaders titles at the Welsh Championships that year.
  
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• When to book Christmas delivery slots for supermarkets

  26-11-2019 13:00
  
  Christmas is a time for family and kindness...and eating.
  
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• Knifeman ordered to do unpaid work

  26-11-2019 13:00
  
  A KNIFEMAN has been ordered to undertake 80 hours of unpaid work after he admitted having the weapon in public.
  
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• NHS doctor hits out at man who claims £80,000 is an average salary

  26-11-2019 12:30
  
  A doctor has shared his wage slip on Twitter to hit out at the Question Time audience member who claimed £80,000 was an average salary.
  
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• Man pleads guilty to New Year's Eve stabbing at Manchester Victoria station

  26-11-2019 12:11
  
  A man who launched a knife attack on commuters and police at Manchester Victoria railway station last New Year's Eve has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
  
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• Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has festive day out

  26-11-2019 12:00
  
  CORONATION Street star Helen Flanagan had a festive day out with her children at a theme park close to her Scottish home.
  
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• Review: Elvis in Concert - Live on Screen, Manchester Arena

  26-11-2019 10:55
  
  MORE than 40 years after his death and Elvis Presley can still play to arenas.
  
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• Investigations continue into Market Place fire in The Vaults

  26-11-2019 10:50
  
  Investigations into a fire that caused hundreds of people to be evacuated from Bolton's Market Place Shopping Centre are continuing.
  
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• Revealed the winners of The Bolton News Education Awards

  26-11-2019 10:30
  
  INSIDE The Bolton News today we reveal the winners of our Education Awards 2019.
  
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• Police led on offroad chase from Bury Road

  26-11-2019 10:01
  
  Officers were involved in a car chase in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Assault man sentenced to unpaid work

  26-11-2019 10:00
  
  A MAN has been told he must undertake 200 hours of unpaid work after he was convicted of assaulting a woman in Bolton.
  
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• Police search for car stolen outside a Bradshaw house

  26-11-2019 09:30
  
  Police are appealing for any information that could get a stolen car back to its owner.
  
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• M60 Crash: Drink-driver more than triple the limit

  26-11-2019 09:10
  
  A woman crashed her car on the M60 whilst three times over the drink driving limit.
  
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• Candle service for bereaved

  26-11-2019 06:09
  
  BOLTON TCF(The Compassionate Friends) will be holding its annual candle service at Bolton Parish Church on Churchgate at 2.30pm on Sunday, December 8.
  
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• Bolton residents urged to register to vote before the deadline - here's how

  26-11-2019 06:08
  
  BOLTON’S elections’ boss has urged the town’s residents to register to vote by the deadline of 11.59pm tonight.
  
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• Live from Worktown calendar out

  26-11-2019 06:07
  
  A NEW calendar celebrating Bolton's culture and quirkiness has been released.
  
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• X-Factor star Victoria Ekanoye lights up Middlebrook Retail Park

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  X-FACTOR: Celebrity contestant and former Coronation Street actress Victoria Ekanoye was the star of the show as the festive season started at Middlebrook Retail Park.
  
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• Uncertainty over the future of primary school could mean existing schools taking on even more pupils

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  UNCERTAINTY around the development of a multi-million pound new primary school has forced Bolton's education bosses to approach schools ­— already operating at capacity ­— to take on extra pupils.
  
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• Uncertainty over the future of new primary school could mean these schools taking on even more pupils

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  UNCERTAINTY around the development of a multi-million pound new primary school has forced Bolton's education bosses to approach schools ­— already operating at capacity ­— to take on extra pupils.
  
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• Thief grabbed NINE coats in shoplifting spree

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  A THIEF who was stocking up on coats has been ordered to have treatment for drug addiction.
  
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• Stylish yet modest clothing line from Muslim fashion designer

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  A FASHION designer is breaking barriers with her modest clothing range and wants to get young people into sewing.
  
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• New independent coffee shop opens in former Starbucks

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  A BOLTON barista has returned ‘home’ to open up a cafe on the former site of coffee giants Starbucks.
  
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• Moss Bank Park Lancashire Wildlife Trust hub will tackle loneliness

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  AN ecotherapy project that attempts to tackle the growing problem of loneliness has launched a new hub in Bolton as the project looks to expand their work into Greater Manchester.
  
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• Bolton town centre masterplan boost now valued at £1.5bn

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  THE regeneration of Bolton will be worth 50 per cent more than first thought if plans go ahead, a recent independent financial review has revealed.
  
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• Bolton teenager dies in horror crash on holiday in Pakistan

  26-11-2019 06:00
  
  A TEENAGER died after crashing into a barrier in a tragic motorcycle accident while on a family holiday.
  
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