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CRAIG NELSON: Demolition of Don Valley at odds with Olympic legacy
I HAD intended an early night on Sunday before flicking through the channels one last time and stumbling over the James J Braddock biopic Cinderella Man. The Ron Howard film stars Russell Crowe as the most unlikely world heavyweaight boxing champion
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Seagulls striker blow
BRIGHTON will be without striker Craig Mackail-Smith for Saturday’s trip to Wanderers. The 11-goal Scotland international sustained a serious Achilles injury in the 0-0 draw with Bristol City on Tuesday night which looks to have ended his season
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Hospital death rates: Report findings
A REPORT investigating “significant discrepancies” in data at the Royal Bolton Hospital has revealed more than half of cases tested “did not meet national standards”. Today, Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group was presented with Dr Foster’s final
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Petrov: My regret at Wanderers move
MARTIN Petrov reckons a lack of first team opportunities at Wanderers has left him regretting joining the club. The Bulgarian winger, who was allowed to join Espanyol on a free transfer in January, spent two-and-a-half years at the Reebok after
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Warning as burglars pose as Bolton Council workers
BURGLARS have been targeting elderly people by claiming to be Bolton Council workers. The conmen have struck twice in Deane and police have now released an e-fit of one of the men — and are urging anyone who recognises him to contact officers.
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Disabled woman robbed by youths
A WOMAN with cerebral palsy was robbed as she walked under a motorway bridge in Farnworth. The 51-year-old was walking home along Loxham Street, Moses Gate, in the direction of Manchester Road at about 11.40am on Tuesday, March 5, when she was
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‘Diamond’ law professor comes to Bolton
The University of Bolton’s law department has added respected academic and practising barrister, Stephen Hardy, to its team as its Diamond Jubilee Professor of Law. A new post at the University, the Diamond Jubilee Professor of Law provides academic
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Bernie goes from the university of life to Bolton Business School
Bolton entrepreneur Bernie Mulligan found her way into university life when she made the decision to practice what she preached to her children – ‘get a degree’. But now, having graduated with a First in her Business Management undergraduate degree
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Head of new Business School appointed
The University of Bolton has appointed international business specialist, Lisa Cove-Burrell, as Head of its new Business School. Lisa’s career experience in industry and academia are behind her vision for the development of Bolton Business
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Placement awarded to top Law student
A scheme designed to reward the highest achieving students at the University of Bolton has created a job opportunity for one young woman from Bury. The University has worked in conjunction with Bolton law firm
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First Ryder Lecture at Bolton
One of the UK’s leading judges gave students an in-depth look at the future of UK family law at a special guest lecture held at the University of Bolton. The Honourable Mr Justice Ryder addressed staff, students and guests from the local
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Norman Lamont joins Centre for Islamic Finance
The former British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Norman Lamont, has joined the Board of the
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Graduate Beth champions apprentice schemes at Westminster
AN award-winning University of Bolton graduate has been recommending apprentice trainee schemes at Westminster. Beth Sherbourne, who works for MBDA in Lostock, spoke at the House of Lords and appeared on ITV and BBC Radio 5 Live as part of a national
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University honours professional elite
Bolton’s brightest business stars are among those to be honoured by the town’s University. Each year, at University of Bolton degree congregation ceremonies, graduating students are joined by special guests who are awarded honorary degrees for their
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Peterson 'no' to big offer for Khan rematch
AMIR Khan’s camp have revealed Lamont Peterson turned down a big pay day to fight the Bolton boxer in the UK next month. Khan returns to British shores for the first time in two years when he faces former two-time world champion Julio Diaz in Sheffield
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Top Accountancy student wins coveted BSCA award and first rung on career ladder
University of Bolton Accountancy graduate, Dave Stretton, has proved himself to be a top-flight Bolton student. Dave, age 21, has received the Bolton Society of Chartered Accountants (BSCA) Outstanding Achievement Award, which celebrates the accomplishments
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MP vows to fight against NHS ‘privatisation’
A PARLIAMENTARY motion to stop the “privitisation of the NHS” has been backed by Bolton South East MP, Yasmin Qureshi. New regulations introduced last month by Government ministers could force doctors to open up the NHS to the private sector
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Hospital ‘coding’ report may answer vital questions
A REPORT investigating “significant discrepancies” in data at the Royal Bolton Hospital is to be published today. The report, completed by health information experts Dr Foster on a sample of 200 cases, will tell health bosses whether staff at the
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Woman masterminded sham weddings
THE woman who masterminded a sham marriage ring made almost £30,000 for arranging nine unlawful fake weddings. Maria Loureiro, aged 54, arranged for nine Portuguese women to be flown from Lisbon to England to marry nine Indian men, who were living
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New £7m sixth form centre takes shape
WORK on a new £7 million sixth form centre is on track for a September opening, school bosses have said. Bolton School is to get a state-of-the-art facility, bringing boys and girls together under one roof for the first time in the school’s 497
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UKIP members’ fury over A&E meeting snub
MEMBERS of Bolton’s UKIP branch have been left fuming amid claims hospital campaigners made them feel “unwelcome” at a meeting because of their political views. A meeting of the Save Bolton A&E campaign took place at 6pm at Bolton Town
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Man who grew cannabis worth £44,000 is jailed
A 27-YEAR-OLD has been jailed for growing cannabis with a street value of more than £44,000. Andrew Bakewell, of Turton Heights, Bromley Cross, was arrested along with his former girlfriend, Martina Bilardi, after a home in Market Street, Bury,
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Old school building being pulled down
DEMOLITION work has started at a derelict primary school in Astley Bridge. Frustrated neighbours have been calling for the former Oldhams Primary School to be bulldozed since it became a target for arsonists and vandals. Builders started demolishing
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Police hunt two men after nine robberies
POLICE are hunting two men responsible for a string of robberies. Since September, 2012, there have been nine robberies which police believe may be the work of just two people. Police believe a robbery at the Weekender Off Licence, in Chapel
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‘I should not have pleaded guilty’, says theft carer
A WOMAN convicted of stealing almost £8,000 from a frail pensioner claims she only pleaded guilty because she was “too depressed” to stand trial. The Bolton News reported on Saturday how Lisa Foster was spared jail after being convicted of theft
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Inspectors highlight choking hazards and risk to children’s health
A CHILDREN’S nursery has been deemed “inadequate” in a damning Ofsted report. Inspectors said children’s safety is compromised and hygiene practices are poor at the Shining Stars Nursery in Astley Bridge after an inspection in January.
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Move adds spark to electrical suppliers
A FIRM which makes electrical cable assemblies, control panels and wiring looms has moved into a larger and more energy-efficient factory. Assembly Solutions Ltd (ASL) used a six-figure loan to help buy a 32,000 sq ft industrial unit in Nile Street
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Action talk on agenda for town hall unions
THE prospect of industrial action to oppose compulsory redundancies will be discussed by Bolton union members this week. Unison will be hosting its annual general meeting at Bolton Town Hall on Wednesday, when members will be asked to oppose public
