Bolton news

• LETTER: Inaction on climate change

  29-11-2019 19:01
  
  We are writing to express our disappointment, frustration and anger at the council’s continued inaction following its declaration of a Climate Emergency.
  
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• LETTER: Decisive attack on Jeremy Corbyn

  29-11-2019 19:00
  
  I have been reading all the significant election manifestos, insofar as far as they are available to see what, in particular, they had to say about nuclear weapons.
  
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• Farnworth and Leigh men arrested in cyber crime investigations

  29-11-2019 18:21
  
  MEN from Greater Manchester have been arrested as part of an international investigation into cyber crime.
  
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• SCHOOL AWARDS: Secondary School Teacher of the Year

  29-11-2019 17:00
  
  TEACHING is not just a career for the winner of Secondary Teacher of the Year ­— it’s a passion.
  
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• Military charity keen to talk Bolton's forces families

  29-11-2019 16:51
  
  MILITARY family members in Bolton whose relatives have been emotionally or physically affected while serving in a military role are being sought for a major new nationwide project chronicling the impact of war on families.
  
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• Nine motorists arrested ahead of GMP drink drive campaign

  29-11-2019 16:46
  
  NINE people have been arrested ahead of Greater Manchester Police's winter drink drive campaign.
  
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• SCHOOL AWARDS: Primary School Teacher of the Year

  29-11-2019 16:31
  
  THERE could be no greater praise than being nominated by a pupil ­— and in this case our winner made such an impression, she was put forward by a child who has since left.
  
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• LETTER: What has happened to people's brains?

  29-11-2019 16:12
  
  In the last ten years of Conservative governance, we have seen:- a rise in hospital waiting times; a rise in child poverty; a rise in food banks; a rise in rough sleeping; a rise in knife and violent crime; a rise in the working poor.
  
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• Shots fired at London Bridge: Met Police dealing with 'incident'

  29-11-2019 15:30
  
  A MAN has been detained by police and number of people have been injured following a stabbing near London Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said.
  
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• Man shot by police following London Bridge stabbing

  29-11-2019 15:30
  
  A MAN has been detained by police and number of people have been injured following a stabbing near London Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said.
  
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• Man held by police following London Bridge stabbing

  29-11-2019 15:30
  
  A MAN has been detained by police and number of people have been injured following a stabbing near London Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said.
  
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• "Every family's nightmare": Sadistic care worker filmed himself abusing victim

  29-11-2019 15:30
  
  A SADISTIC care worker sexually and physically abused a helpless, disabled victim more than 500 times and filmed himself doing it.
  
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• Caine Branche has gone missing from Bolton

  29-11-2019 15:01
  
  HAVE you seen Caine Branche?
  
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• Family and colleagues pay tribute to 'well-loved' dad who died in Costa Del Sol

  29-11-2019 14:40
  
  FAMILY and colleagues of a “well-loved” dad who died while on a trip in the Costa Del Sol have paid tribute to him.
  
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• Bolton DJ Mark Radcliffe sits down to fight cancer

  29-11-2019 13:10
  
  BOLTON broadcaster Mark Radcliffe has unveiled an engraved park bench in Manchester – but one unlike any other.
  
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• Disney confirms dying fan can have advance screening of new Star Wars film

  29-11-2019 12:02
  
  STAFF at a hospice which appealed for help to arrange an advanced viewing of the latest Star Wars film for a dying fan have spoken of their gratitude after Disney confirmed the screening will go ahead.
  
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• Police warning over unattended icy vehicles

  29-11-2019 09:06
  
  Greater Manchester Police have warned Bolton residents about the dangers of leaving their vehicle unattended while it de-ices.
  
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• Looking Back: Drivers queue to beat petrol price rise

  29-11-2019 07:00
  
  Motorists were queuing to get on the forecourt at the Telegraph Garage, Folds Road, Bolton, to beat a midnight price rise in 1974. How much would today’s car owners love to be paying those prices today. Remember that was 50 per gallon for four star not per litre! And don’t forget to collect your Green Shield stamps...
  
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• Gifts for disadvantaged children

  29-11-2019 06:08
  
  Bensons for Beds and Harveys, with Magic Radio’s Cash For Kids ‘Magic Mission Christmas’ are inviting local residents to buy an extra gift this year for disadvantaged children across the country.
  
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• Poll good news for Tory Chris but not Labour

  29-11-2019 06:07
  
  CONSERVATIVE candidate Chris Green looks set to hold ultra-marginal Bolton West on December 12 while Labour’s Sir David Crausby faces to tough fight to hang on to town’s North-West constituency, a new poll suggests.
  
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• Bromley Cross abuse awareness event

  29-11-2019 06:06
  
  AN AWARENESS event for domestic abuse and violence victims will be held in Bromley Cross on Thursday, December 5 at 6pm.
  
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• Tributes to 'devoted' dad who died in tragic climbing accident

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  The heartbroken partner of a "devoted" dad who died after a tragic rock climbing accident, has paid tribute to him.
  
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• Tributes paid to former Bolton School French teacher Michael Tatman

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a “true gentleman” who devoted his time to his family and the community of Bolton.
  
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• Scores of people got on board to celebrate Lancashire Day

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  THERE was no stopping celebrations as people got on board to mark Lancashire Day.
  
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• New car dealership in Bolton planned as next stage for site

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  A NEW car dealership could be built near the town centre as the latest proposals to transform an industrial estate have been revealed.
  
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• Man leaves dead chickens on front gate in gory protest

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  SHOCKED residents voiced their horror after finding dead chickens on top of a front gate, but the owner says he put the chickens there to protest a 'family of foxes' terrorising the neighbourhood.
  
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• Hospital staff host nativity for students affected by Cube fire

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  STAFF at Royal Bolton Hospital dressed as shepherds, wise men and angels for their very own Christmas pantomime.
  
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• Hospital staff hold nativity to help Cube victims

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  STAFF at Royal Bolton Hospital dressed as shepherds, wise men and angels for their very own Christmas pantomime.
  
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• Horwich will get a fifth of funds from Pickup's Field sale

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  A FIFTH of the money the council made from selling a field for housing in Horwich will go towards plans to regenerate the town – but calls for the total sum of half a million to be "given back" to the community have narrowly failed.
  
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• Ex-Scots Guards and PARA soldier offering the free fitness courses to veterans

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  A FORMER soldier who served in Afghanistan and Iraq is helping fellow veterans struggling to adjust to life in Civvy Street by offering free fitness sessions.
  
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• Donations build for annual Bolton Lions Christmas appeal

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  The annual Bolton Lions Christmas Toy Appeal is already looking like a roaring success.
  
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• Bolton pupils' personal details found after data breach fears

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  A "MISPLACED" list identifying 425 children’s names, addresses and schools has been found.
  
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• Bolton Council will oppose housing at Regent Park Golf Club

  29-11-2019 06:00
  
  THE town hall will oppose any housing proposed at Regent Park Golf Club where a developer wants to build 280 houses, the council leader has said.
  
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