Bolton news

• LETTER: Abortion debate at hustings

  05-12-2019 19:00
  
  In recent years, I wrote to Chris Green, as the member of parliament for Bolton West, to ask for support for a law to provide buffer zones around clinics that provide abortions, to make sure that women are protected from anti-abortion fanatics who seek to intimidate women attending the clinics.
  
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• Parents warned after pupils approached by white van man

  05-12-2019 16:23
  
  SCHOOL chiefs have warned parents to keep their children safe after reports of two pupils being approached by a man in a white van.
  
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• Double gold for North West Ambulance Service's communications team

  05-12-2019 16:06
  
  THE communications team at the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has won double gold at the regional awards for the public relations (PR) industry.
  
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• Christmas sandwiches: How unhealthy is yours?

  05-12-2019 15:47
  
  Who doesn't love a seasonal sandwich at Christmastime? Turkey and stuffing, Brie and cranberry - there's always plenty to choose from.
  
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• Amir Khan surprises fans - and even his own daughter - with new hair reveal

  05-12-2019 15:10
  
  AMIR Khan has surprised fans with a new hairdo - even shocking his own child.
  
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• LETTER: Facts about paramedics

  05-12-2019 14:29
  
  I’m writing in response to the article you placed on The Bolton News website on the 3rd December 2019 titled “Ambulance service named 'worst in the country' leaving more than 100,000 waiting”
  
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• Rise and shine! The best pictures of Bolton's beautiful sunrise

  05-12-2019 12:14
  
  THIS morning's sunset was an absolute stunner over Bolton.
  
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• Large cannabis farm found in Radcliffe drug bust

  05-12-2019 12:10
  
  DOZENS of cannabis plants have been discovered at a property in Radcliffe.
  
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• This is how long it takes for a Christmas tree fire to destroy a whole living room

  05-12-2019 11:57
  
  IF you tend to leave your Christmas lights on while you're asleep at night, a new fire service video will certainly make you think twice.
  
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• Schools warn parents to keep children safe after young girl 'chased' by stranger in Stockport

  05-12-2019 11:50
  
  TEACHERS have warned parents to keep their children safe after a girl was reportedly 'chased' by a stranger attempting to drag her into a van.
  
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• Loft fire in Farnworth bungalow causes residents to flee

  05-12-2019 11:30
  
  Two people were forced to flee their home after a fire broke out in the loft in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Drivers accused of 'compromising safety' by parking on zig-zags

  05-12-2019 11:30
  
  DRIVERS have been reprimanded by police for "compromising the safety of children" by parking outside a primary school entrance.
  
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• Person hit by car on Belmont Road, Astley Bridge

  05-12-2019 10:27
  
  A person has been hit by a car on Belmont Road.
  
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• M67 crash after man double the drink drive limit

  05-12-2019 10:16
  
  Traffic officers arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving after his car struck the central barrier.
  
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• Peter Pan - the show that’s all wrong on the night at Lowry

  05-12-2019 08:30
  
  THERE can’t be many theatre directors who hope that the production they are involved in goes spectacularly wrong every night.
  
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• Stars of the 80s join orchestra for Manchester Arena show

  05-12-2019 08:00
  
  SOME of the most successful artists of the Eighties are to perform with a full orchestra in a new show - Classical 80s Live - which is heading to Manchester
  
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• Changes to Bolton's Christmas bin collections

  05-12-2019 07:00
  
  RESIDENTS should be aware of changes to the dates of bin collections over the festive period.
  
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• Bolton musician brings back Light Programme at Victoria Hall

  05-12-2019 07:00
  
  A YOUNG Bolton musician is hoping to bring a little light music to an audience in his home town.
  
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• Eagley Band performs festive brass for Bolton hospice

  05-12-2019 06:11
  
  CHRISTMAS wouldn’t be Christmas without the sound of brass banging the drum for Bolton Hospice.
  
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• Atherton: Labour chief promises 'ticket for change'

  05-12-2019 06:09
  
  Labour chairman Ian Lavery headed to Atherton yesterday highlight the cost of living crisis yesterday.
  
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• 'You've changed our boy's life' — family reacts to DIY SOS makeover

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  EMPLOYEES from a number of firms have spoken of their pride in being called upon to assist in a DIY SOS project for the family of a little boy with severe autism.
  
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• VW and Range Rover set on fire close to Dalchini restaurant

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  A LUXURY car was set on fire – and another vehicle torched – close to a curry house.
  
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• These 9 Bolton planning applications will be decided today

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  PLANS for 30 houses at a "neglected" site could be given the green light today after concerns over flooding delayed the decision.
  
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• The tear-jerking poem a patient wrote to Bolton medics

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  A GRATEFUL patient has written a heart-warming poem dedicated to the doctors and nurses who treated her while she was in hospital.
  
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• Team taking mental health recovery to new heights

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  PEOPLE who suffer with mental health problems and learning disabilities will be given an extra leg-up by a team who are going the extra mile to support them.
  
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• Team licensed to take mentally ill and disabled people to new heights

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  PEOPLE who suffer with mental health problems and learning disabilities will be given an extra leg-up by a team who are going the extra mile to support them.
  
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• Mystery fatal blow that killed Bolton dad-of-three ‘like being kicked by horse’ — but how did it happen?

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  A FATHER-OF-THREE died after suffering trauma so severe it tore his insides, but questions loom over exactly how he sustained the fatal internal injury.
  
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• Labour brand Bolton tram pledge 'empty promises'

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  CONSTRUCTION of a new Metrolink tramline to Bolton could start in 2022 transport secretary Grant Shapps has predicted.
  
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• Japanese and Chinese firms complete takeover of power network

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  THE ORGANISATION which runs the North West's power network has been taken under new ownership.
  
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• First of Northern's 'outdated' Pacer trains finally removed

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  THE first batch of the widely-criticised Pacer trains have finally been removed from service.
  
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• Families invited to search for missing Father Christmas

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  INQUISITIVE youngsters are being invited to help staff at Bolton Museum in the hunt for a missing Father Christmas.
  
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• Bolton General Election: austerity and public spending

  05-12-2019 06:00
  
  BILLIONS in extra cash have been promised by all parties after nearly a decade of austerity. Local Democracy Reporter JOSEPH TIMAN speaks to candidates about their spending priorities.
  
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