Bolton news

• Bury fire crews called to fire at Pimhole Road Scrapyard

  02-01-2020 20:20
  
  FIREFIGHTERS have been rushed to the scene of a large fire at a scrapyard in Bury.
  
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• Northern rail campaigners protest outside Bolton Station

  02-01-2020 19:01
  
  PROTESTERS made their feelings known outside Bolton Railway Station following a day of controversy.
  
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• The Entertainer is calling for unwanted toys to help children in poverty

  02-01-2020 18:46
  
  IF your little ones were spoilt by Father Christmas this year, a toy store is hoping you might 'declutter your house with purpose' this new year.
  
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• Man arrested over reports of armed robber "with two knives"

  02-01-2020 17:32
  
  A MAN has been arrested over an attempted armed robbery at a newsagents.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers fan banned from stadium over alleged racism

  02-01-2020 16:41
  
  A WANDERERS supporter has been banned from the University of Bolton Stadium and could face police prosecution after alleged racist abuse of a player.
  
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• Police receive 756 emergency calls in first three hours of 2020

  02-01-2020 16:40
  
  NEW Year’s Eve was one of the busiest night of the year for Greater Manchester Police, who received 756 emergency calls in the first three hours of 2020.
  
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• Police find stolen car dumped in Bolton car park

  02-01-2020 16:25
  
  A CAR stolen during a raid on a home in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) has been recovered.
  
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• Golf club attacked by 'feral gangs' armed with bottles on New Year's Eve

  02-01-2020 16:14
  
  YOBS have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage after attacking a golf club, furious members say.
  
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• Evacuated residents return home after Atherton bomb scare

  02-01-2020 15:52
  
  RESIDENTS have been allowed to return to their homes after police confirmed that a suspicious package posed "no current risk to the public".
  
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• Bomb squad called to abandoned car in Atherton

  02-01-2020 15:52
  
  A BOMB disposal team has been called after a suspicious item was found in an abandoned car.
  
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• Bolton man among trio wanted after 30 vehicles targeted by thieves

  02-01-2020 15:06
  
  A BOLTON man is part of a trio wanted by police over thefts from cars.
  
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• School pupils from around Bolton lend a helping hand in 2003

  02-01-2020 13:30
  
  Today's picture from The Bolton News archives shows pupils from schools across Bolton who met at Bolton Arena in 2003, to present over 100 handprints to M.E.P Gary Titley. The event was organised by Oxfam and was aimed at targeting the issue of how over 115million children across the world do not attend schools.
  
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• Generous youngsters fill hampers for homeless

  02-01-2020 12:55
  
  KIND-hearted youngsters have shown their festive spirit by working hard to fill hampers for homeless people in Bolton this Christmas.
  
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• Greggs vegan steak bake has had people queuing to try it

  02-01-2020 12:46
  
  THE late-night launch of Greggs' vegan steak bake was met with 20-minute queues, after over 300,000 people signed up to take part in Veganuary.
  
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• Doing Veganuary? McDonald's, Greggs, KFC and Subway launch vegan dishes

  02-01-2020 12:40
  
  With hundreds of thousands of people set to give up animal products for January, Veganuary has arrived with a bang.
  
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• Northern Rail will be stripped of its franchise, says Transport Secretary

  02-01-2020 11:12
  
  Northern Rail will be stripped of its franchise the Transport Secretary said this morning.
  
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• Rail fares rise again today — here's how much extra you will have to pay

  02-01-2020 09:32
  
  Millions of train passengers will be hit by another fare hike from today.
  
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• Transport bosses £300k bill to provide free travel for TfGM workers

  02-01-2020 08:00
  
  TRANSPORT for Greater Manchester ­— which is introducing a new £10 charge for pensioners ­— spent more than £300,000 on providing free public transport for their workers.
  
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• Secrets of the mummies revealed at Bolton Museum

  02-01-2020 07:01
  
  THE Secrets of the Bolton Mummies will be revealed in Bolton's very own Egypt next week.
  
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• Holcombe Hunt has a history dating back hundreds of years

  02-01-2020 07:00
  
  TRADITIONS of the countryside were kept alive in Rivington as the Holcombe Hunt headed out on its annual Boxing Day meet last week.
  
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• Bolton bus fares, what next?

  02-01-2020 06:05
  
  A BUS operator has pegged its bus fares on two key routes out of Bolton..
  
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• Woman spent night in cells after row with sister over shoes

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A WOMAN spent the night in police cells after row with her sister over a pair of shoes.
  
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• Woman banned for drink driving

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A WOMAN has been banned from the roads for 14 months after she was caught drink driving on December 8.
  
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• Thugs vandalise memorial tree of motorcyclist Jordan Murray

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  MINDLESS thugs have vandalised a tree memorial that was put in place at the site where a 24-year-old man motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a crash earlier this year.
  
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• This kitchen is serving up free meals for people in need this New Year

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A POPULAR Greek restaurant has shared its success with those most in need, serving up meals for those going hungry this festive season.
  
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• Teenager spat at rail worker after row over ticket

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A TEENAGER spat at a train conductor and made a gun gesture towards him after an altercation over a ticket.
  
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• New rules in Bolton mean you can only go to the tip once a week

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  NEW rules are restricting people to using tips in Bolton just once a week — and others with larger vehicles just once a month.
  
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• How former Bolton MP John Lewis thirst for revenge helped expose the Profumo affair

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  THE infamous 1960s sex scandal between a war minister and Christine Keeler continues to fascinate decades on ­— so much so that the BBC drama on the Profumo affair is proving to be one of the biggest TV hits of the festive season.
  
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• 'Fit and healthy' dad-of-two's inspiring message to fellow stroke survivors

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A STROKE survivor has delivered an inspiring New Year's message — and has thanked the hard-working medics and his remarkable family for helping him in his recovery.
  
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• Elf run for Bolton Hospice raises thousands through schools

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  Bolton Hospice have raised over £10,000 from their first Elf Run.
  
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• Dog abandoned in church with heartbreaking note from owner

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A DOG was found abandoned inside a church with a heart-breaking note from his owner.
  
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• Coronation Street star Andy Whyment opens new Glamour Girl salon

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A BEAUTY salon and training academy held its official opening on Saturday - with a helping hand from Coronation Street actor Andrew Whyment who cut the ribbon.
  
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• Bolton wine duo who serve the stars launch sparkling new collection

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A BOLTON wine company is hoping to spark more celebrity success with a new collection.
  
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• Bolton food hygiene ratings – Zero star takeaways and restaurants

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  Bolton was revealed as one of the worst rated places for food hygiene in the UK in March last year. Kit Vickery reveals how the 1,174 food hotspots in the borough fared in their latest inspections.
  
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• Bolton food hygiene ratings – two star takeaways and restaurants

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  Are you visiting an eatery that isn't up to scratch with its hygiene practices?
  
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• Bolton food hygiene ratings – three star takeaways and restaurants

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  Average might be a good aim for most things, but when it comes to food hygiene, we should want the best.
  
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• Bolton food hygiene ratings – one star takeaways and restaurants

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  Look out for your favourite takeaway on this list below, because these eateries all need to make major improvements to their hygiene practices.
  
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• Bolton food hygiene ratings – four star takeaways and restaurants

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  Not everyone can be perfect, but these popular eateries are so close to the top hygiene rating.
  
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• Bolton food hygiene ratings – five star takeaways and restaurants

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  If you're looking to try something new this year, then this list should be your first port of call.
  
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• Bolton Cube fire: No compensation for deaf resident

  02-01-2020 06:00
  
  A DEAF resident who was the last man to be evacuated from his flat in the midst of The Cube fire says he is being denied compensation from a fund set up to help those affected by the devastating blaze.
  
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