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'Berlin Wall' reduced after dispute
A HOUSEHOLDER accused by a neighbour of creating a "Berlin Wall" in his Kearsley back garden has reduced the height of his fencing. Andrew Maughan had installed fence panels, erected a pergola and extended the patio in the garden of his home in Greenmount
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Street booze ban to tackle crime
THE streets of Little Hulton and Walkden have become drink-free zones in a bid to slash booze-fuelled crime. Anyone caught drinking in public faces a fine or arrest if they refuse to hand over alcohol when asked to do so. The areas are among hot-spots
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College campus plan put on hold
A MULTI-million pound move planned by Bolton Sixth Form College has suffered a setback after councillors decided they did not like the scheme. College chiefs want to demolish the existing south campus on Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, and move to the site
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150 show church unity
A 150-strong Leigh congregation from 19 churches joined worshippers from 170 countries celebrating the annual World Day of Prayer Unity Service. This year's challenging service at Leigh Baptist Church, which was prepared by Christians of Paraguay on
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No Cannes connection to Bolton
I FIND myself almost lost for words with regard to the six council delegates off to Cannes for the MIPIM event. Having just looked at the programme of events that will be taking place (via MIPIM.com), may I ask the delegates which particular conferences
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Plenty of cash for council trip
SO, we can't afford to do anything to improve the state of Moss Bank Park rock gardens, we can't do anything to restore the pavilion on Church Road (formerly belonging to Knowles Ltd) to its former condition - vandals have ruined it, we can't clean up
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Bosses putting patients first
THE restriction of hospital visiting times is not something that would normally be welcomed. Anyone spending a length of time in hospital is generally grateful to see a friendly face, but the issue of visiting has suddenly become much more complex.
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New visiting times at hospital in fight against superbugs
VISITING times are to be restricted at the Royal Bolton Hospital in a bid to stop the spread of superbugs. The number of visitors will also be limited as hospital chiefs battle to reduce the number of patients contracting MRSA or Clostridium difficile
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Children's centre planned for school
A SCHOOL is being extended to provide facilities for a children's centre. Washacre Primary School in Clough Avenue, Westhoughton, will have a new kitchen, cafe and staff facilities at the front of the building. A new car park will also be built as part
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DVD chance to relive Burnden farewell
TRADITIONALISTS will be delighted Wanderers have chosen one of the most memorable nights in the history of Burnden Park as a curtain raiser to the Reebok Classics series of DVDs that will be released over the coming months. In fact, they could not have
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Air Training Corps are flying high
LEIGH Air Training Corps are flying high after recruiting a new adult member. Tracy Jacobs joined the squadron after reading an appeal for more adult volunteers, and is now looking forward to a host of exciting challenges from flying and gliding to the
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Spikey stands up for pet charity
ANIMAL lover Dave Spikey has been signed up to perform at a special one-off gig tonight to raise money for charity. The Phoenix Nights and Eight out of Ten Cats star will perform at Bury Met on Sunday night. All money raised will go towards Pet Rehome
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Will you manage a smoke-free day on Wednesday?
NATIONAL NO-Smoking Day is next Wednesday and, with new rules regarding smoking in public coming into place this year, Gayle McBain looks at the latest developments. . . SMOKERS in Bolton now have a new drug available to them in their fight to quit
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Drinking in Churchgate plan is approved
A BAR has been given planning permission to put outdoor seating in Churchgate in Bolton town centre. An application from The Varsity to put a row of stainless steel tables and chairs on flagstones either side of its main entrance was approved by planning
