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• The yellow weather warning in place for Bolton until the early hours - The Bolton News

  01-12-2025 09:51 via news.google.com
  The yellow weather warning in place for Bolton until the early hours  The Bolton News
  
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• 'I'm causing carnage today' - man's chilling words to ex-partner

  09-12-2025 14:01 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A man told his ex-partner, who he was banned from contacting, he would "cause carnage" and he had "nothing to lose".
  
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• MP calls for debate on four-day working week

  09-12-2025 12:52 via bbc.com
  Maya Ellis believes working a condensed week will benefit both staff and employers.
  
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• The grass looked greener for this bull who moo-ved on to an estate this moo-rning

  09-12-2025 10:41 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  An escaped bull surprised a Bolton resident early in the morning. Find out how the unusual incident unfolded for Henry Lisowski in Heaton.
  
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• Escaped bull causes early-morning surprise for Bolton resident

  09-12-2025 10:41 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  An escaped bull surprised a Bolton resident early in the morning. Find out how the unusual incident unfolded for Henry Lisowski in Heaton.
  
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• Crash and flooding causing motorway delays

  09-12-2025 09:26 via bbc.com
  National Highways warns drivers to expect long delays after a barrier was damaged in a crash.
  
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• EXPECT DELAYS: M61 Southbound crash results in lane closure

  09-12-2025 08:18 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Crash on M61 Southbound – one lane closed and very slow traffic between J8 (Chorley) and J7 (Rivington Services).
  
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• 'Feeding lonely people is our Christmas tradition'

  09-12-2025 07:46 via bbc.com
  This Christmas, Heather Johnstone and her family will be feeding up to 150 people who live alone.
  
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• 'My transplant enabled me to watch my kids grow up'

  09-12-2025 07:29 via bbc.com
  A woman says she is "one lucky lady" as she celebrates 20 years since her liver transplant.
  
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• Jeremy Vine 'had to take a stand' against Barton

  09-12-2025 07:15 via bbc.com
  Broadcaster Jeremy Vine says he was compelled to act after being targeted by the former footballer.
  
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• Bolton Council refunds more than £100K in 'wrongly charged' fees

  09-12-2025 06:59 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  More than £100,000 worth of “incorrectly charged” planning fees has been refunded by Bolton Council with more than £150,000 still to come.
  
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• Police respond over concerns cars have been abandoned on a road

  09-12-2025 06:55 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Concerns have been raised after abandoned cars have been left on a borough street.
  
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• Planning enforcement officers see rise in complaints as new rules brought in

  09-12-2025 06:21 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Complaints about planning issues rose by nearly 100 over the last year, with harder new rules on HMOs cited as a key reason
  
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• Full Christmas dinner and pre-show dining at newly refurbished venue in Bolton

  09-12-2025 06:21 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Enjoy festive Christmas lunches and pre-show dining at The Albert in Bolton town centre, with seasonal menus and events like Peter Pan pantomime. Book now!
  
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• Bolton teachers to Vote on whether they would back strike action

  09-12-2025 06:12 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton teachers may strike as the country’s largest teaching union will hold an indicative ballot over potential action against “austerity in education”.
  
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• New plans for historic church after restaurant proposal scrapped

  09-12-2025 06:05 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A vacant Church near Bolton town centre could be redeveloped into a conference venue and offices.
  
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• Wildlife trust urges public to donate just £1 to stop animals becoming extinct

  09-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Wildlife Trust launches £1 at Christmas appeal, urging donations to restore habitats and protect wildlife. Support local conservation this winter.
  
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• Two-bedroom cottage with countryside views and its own bar on the market

  09-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A two-bedroom cottage on Bury New Road with countryside views and its own bar is on the market for offers over £230,000
  
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• Plan set out to help black cab drivers switch to zero exhaust emission taxis

  09-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Children are settling into the newly opened Seven Stars Primary School and Nursery in Leyland, one of the UK’s most eco-friendly schools
  
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• AFG Law: Tips to reduce festive stress for separated parents

  09-12-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The lead-up to Christmas can be a particularly emotional and complex time of year for separated families
  
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• Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace

  08-12-2025 22:38 via bbc.com
  Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
  
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• 'Predator' who assaulted mum and daughter jailed

  08-12-2025 18:50 via bbc.com
  Steven Murphy is jailed for sexually assaulted a woman and her 12-year-old daughter in Preston.
  
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• Ismael would 'sacrifice' signings for new pitch

  08-12-2025 16:09 via bbc.com
  Ismael is willing to make sacrifices to his transfer budget if the money is used to improve the pitch.
  
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• 'Can Rovers weather the home drought?'

  08-12-2025 15:17 via bbc.com
  Fan writer Rob Heckingbottom reflects on Blackburn Rovers' abandoned game at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
  
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• 'Wolf-type' dogs see 'remarkable progress' after rescue

  08-12-2025 14:27 via bbc.com
  Three "emaciated and frightened puppies" found on a Preston street have made "encouraging progress".
  
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• Bolton Council announces how much council tax could rise by in the new year

  08-12-2025 13:25 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton Council to consult on proposed 4.99% council tax rise for 2026-27. Have your say in the public consultation running December 2025 to January 2026.
  
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• Passengers face festive travel chaos as tram strikes to go ahead

  08-12-2025 11:59 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Tram strikes are back on after Metrolink workers rejected a proposal, with the dispute over fatigue and working conditions set to cause major disruption to tram users
  
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• Peak-hour crashes this morning caused delays on motorway

  08-12-2025 11:12 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced significant delays this morning on the M61 and M60 following two separate incidents.
  
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• Pitch issues need addressing urgently

  08-12-2025 10:32 via bbc.com
  Sports Editor Andy Bayes sympathises with supporters embarrassed by the Ewood Park playing surface.
  
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• Breaking: M61 southbound partially blocked and lane closure on M60

  08-12-2025 08:27 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  This is a breaking traffic incident. We’ll bring you live updates as soon as we have them.
  
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