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Cases of animal cruelty still shock
IT is almost 10 years since it was reported that the number of animal cruelty cases in Bolton was soaring, yet, despite increased publicity of cases, the figure has not decreased. A CHAINED puppy frozen to death, a beaten family dog beaten to death
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Cash boost, but 95 jobs will still go at hospital
HEALTH services in Bolton are to get a record amount of money as part of an increased investment in the NHS announced in Gordon Brown's Budget. But, despite a big increase in cash available to the local health trust, there will be no reprieve for 95
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School's summer of music in the park
YOUNG musicians are to be given the chance to showcase their talent in an open-air charity concert. Music in the Park will be launched in Westhoughton this summer. The event, hosted by Westhoughton Rotary Club, will provide up to six hours of music,
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Golfers to fore with smoke ban
A GOLF club has become the first in the borough to ban smoking ahead of new legislation which comes into effect later this year. Members of Harwood Golf Club are no longer allowed to smoke in the clubhouse - although they can still light up on the course
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Homes plan rejected at hospital site
PLANS to build up to 50 homes on a former hospital site were thrown out amid concerns about traffic links to the development. Bolton Council had received 166 objections to the scheme for the former Fall Birch Hospital site in Horwich. Around 25 people
