Bolton news

• Mayor wants business boost across region

  07-12-2019 21:16
  
  THE MAYOR of Greater Manchester wants the region to become the “new capital” of business.
  
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• Voters left devastated as Boris Johnson abandons visit to Bolton

  07-12-2019 19:29
  
  A HIGH street filled with traders watched and waited this morning for the arrival of the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. But their hopes of sharing their questions, concerns, Christmas spirit and even cakes with the man vying to continue his premiership were dashed as the visit was called off at the last moment.
  
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• Traders left devastated as Boris Johnson abandons visit to Bolton

  07-12-2019 19:29
  
  A HIGH street filled with traders watched and waited this morning for the arrival of the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. But their hopes of sharing questions, concerns, Christmas spirit and even cakes with the man vying to continue his premiership were dashed as the visit was called off at the last moment.
  
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• Final fundraiser for community group that raised thousands to fight housing development

  07-12-2019 16:40
  
  A COMMUNITY group which raised thousand to fight a controversial development plan is running its final fundraiser of the year.
  
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• Tory candidate hits out at Labour protestors 'who ruined' Boris Johnson visit

  07-12-2019 15:50
  
  A TORY candidate has criticised Labour activists after protests broke out at Westhoughton Market ahead of Boris Johnson's planned visit today.
  
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• Boris Johnson cancels trip to Westhoughton over 'security concerns'

  07-12-2019 14:41
  
  BORIS Johnson has cancelled his visit to Westhoughton over "security concerns".
  
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• Young artists brighten up school in 1996

  07-12-2019 13:20
  
  Today's picture from The Bolton News archives shows students from Bolton College, from left, Petra Holt, Amanda Rock, Mehzabeen Patel, Dina Parmar, Jane Whelan and Farhana Jadwat, in front of the mural they painted for Sunninghill Primary School in 1996.
  
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• Bolton bandleader meets the Count Basie on tour

  07-12-2019 13:00
  
  BORN in Bolton in 1924, Alyn Ainsworth was educated at Canon Slade Grammar School on a scholarship, but never completed his education there because, at the age of 14, his talent as a singer was recognised by Herman Darewski, who signed him up to tour with his dance band as a boy soprano. When his voice broke he learnt to play the guitar and played in local dance bands whilst working as hat salesman before moving to Bolton Parks Department and later working as a golf professional.
  
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• Owner issued warning after two dogs attacked in Little Lever

  07-12-2019 12:40
  
  A DOG owner has been issued with a formal warning after their pet escaped and "attacked" two other dogs.
  
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• 'Relief' over arrest after armed robbery at Tesco Express, Radcliffe

  07-12-2019 11:21
  
  A MEMBER of the public who witnessed an armed man steal from a Tesco store says he is "relieved" the offender has been caught by police.
  
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• LETTER: Disappointed by Diamond buses

  07-12-2019 11:00
  
  I use buses regularly into Manchester when meeting friends. While First Bus had problems, Diamond Bus are horrendous for running a timetable.
  
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• LETTER: Building Bolton for the future

  07-12-2019 11:00
  
  Bolton, now more than ever, must build for the future; a future unlike the recent past.
  
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• 'Eagle-eyed' passerby finds stolen vehicle after police appeal

  07-12-2019 10:46
  
  A VEHICLE that was stolen during a burglary in the middle of the day has been recovered after a police appeal.
  
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• Two men arrested after police car rammed during chase

  07-12-2019 10:30
  
  TWO men have been arrested after "ramming a police vehicle" and leading officers on a chase around Bolton.
  
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• Man freed from overturned car after three-vehicle crash on M61

  07-12-2019 09:30
  
  A DRIVER had to be cut free by fire crews after his car overturned on the M61 during a three-vehicle crash.
  
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• Some great pictures when the circus came to Bolton

  07-12-2019 07:30
  
  FROM the late 19th century through the first half of the 20th century, travelling circuses were a major form of spectator entertainment across the UK and attracted huge attention whenever they arrived in a city or town.
  
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• The unusual driving laws we didn't know we were breaking

  07-12-2019 07:00
  
  ARE you breaking the law - and don't even know you're doing it?
  
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• Brave the rain on this five-mile nature lovers' trek

  07-12-2019 07:00
  
  The source of the River Douglas is in the springs rising up in the peaty tussocks high on the slopes of Winter Hill. But where does it end up?
  
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• Bolton's funniest road and place names - can you think of others?

  07-12-2019 06:40
  
  IF the thought of having to hit the shops during the Christmas rush is stressing you out, we've got something for you that might put a smile on your face.
  
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• Why are hundreds of local people taking their own lives?

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  NEW government figures show the North West second-highest suicide rate in the United Kingdom for the second year running.
  
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• Labour in Bolton to launch 20-point-plan to boost high street

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  LABOUR has pledged to champion the town’s small businesses and revitalise high streets if it forms the next Government after this Thursday’s election.
  
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• Events organiser Lisa Forshaw goes solo in public relations

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  A SUCCESSFUL Bolton marketeer who has made her reputation organising events like the Manchester Fashion Festival has launched her own PR business.
  
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• Bolton town centre studio apartments allowed after compromise

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  NEW studio flats are set to be built in the town centre after the developer reached a compromise with the council.
  
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• Bolton town centre 20-storey tower block proposal criticised

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  GUARDIANS defending the town’s heritage have criticised plans to transform a key gateway site as a “blot” on the landscape.
  
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• Bolton schools get go ahead from planning committee

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  TWO schools were given the nod at the town hall this week for their proposals.
  
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• Bakers cafe in Bolton is plain sailing for Royal Navy engineer

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  AN award-winning cafe in Bolton is building a up a reputation in more ways than one.
  
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• All the times for festive events at Crompton Place this Christmas

  07-12-2019 06:00
  
  A TOWN centre shopping centre is getting in on the Christmas celebrations by offering a range of events for families.
  
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