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Man stranded near river in Leigh

FIREFIGHTERS are en route to help a man who has become stranded near a river in Leigh. Crews were called just before 9pm after reports that the man had gone into the river near Plank Lane to retrieve his dog. It is thought that he managed to

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Woman suffers suspected broken leg after being hit by car outside town centre supermarket

A WOMAN has suffered a suspected broken leg after being hit by a car near the Sainsbury's store in Bolton town centre.  Police and paramedics were called to the car park of the supermarket at 6.30pm after the woman, who is thought to be in her

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Anti-bedroom tax campaigners claim victory after eviction reprieve

ANTI-BEDROOM tax campaigners are hailing victory after a Walkden tenant was given a last-minute reprieve from eviction. Protestors from across Greater Manchester swarmed Vicky Wreschak’s home in Grosvenor Drive ready to face off bailiffs who had

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Inquest opens into death of man who walked on M61 motorway

AN inquest has opened into the death of a pedestrian killed while walking on the motorway. Gary Wood, aged 30, died after being struck by a Skoda Octavia on the M61 between Rivington North Services and junction six at about 11.20pm on Saturday,

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Coventry City may be lining up a move for Bolton Wanderers striker Tom Eaves

YOUNG Wanderers striker Tom Eaves could be a close-season target for Coventry City. The Sky Blues are believed to have already made tentative enquiries with regards the availability of the 22-year-old, who is currently on loan at Shrewsbury Town

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Football agency boss: 'I've never seen backdated contract before'

THE boss of the agency being sued alongside Bolton Wanderers over a £1 million transfer deal told a court he has "never to this day" seen the backdated contract at the centre of the row. Jerome Anderson, CEO of The Sport and Entertainment Media

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Pubs, clubs and theatres ready for fun this Easter

GET cracking and enjoy a host of events in Bolton and beyond over the Easter holidays. Tomorrow and Saturday, a brand new family show will be staged at Manchester’s Opera House — The Easter Funny Show — written by and starring comedian and Cold

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West End actors ready for roles in two warm and witty plays at Octagon Theatre

A STAGE and screen actress told how playing the role of a talented violinist struck down by multiple sclerosis (MS) has left her feeling humbled. Clare Foster, who played PC Millie Brown in ITV’s The Bill, is appearing in Duet for One at the Octagon

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Free music festival back for third year in Prestwich

TICKETS are being snapped up for the UK's biggest free festival of rock tribute bands which is returning to Prestwich this summer. Festwich will be held for the third year running at St Mary’s Park featuring acts including Knotslip, Mentallica,

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Spotlight band: Northern Sugar

Band name: Northern Sugar Members: Tommy McLoughlin, Ryan Walker, Sam Longhurst and John Aspey When and where did you form? The band formed with Tommy and Sam when two rivers of absurd influence and reminiscent ideology smashed together to

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Warning as men try to lure young girls into cars

POLICE have issued a warning to parents after girls were approached by men in cars in two separate incidents in Bolton. Both incidents happened not far from each other in the north of Bolton, but police say the descriptions of the two men are different

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Aleysha Rothwell's sister: 'I've lost half of myself'

ALEYSHA Rothwell’s devastated sister says she has “lost half of herself”. The 16-year-old was found hanged at her home in Breightmet. Karly Mcloughlin, aged 18, said that when she was told of her little sister’s death, she refused to believe

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Child prostitution charges dropped

CHARGES have been dropped against a man accused of being involved in the prostitution of a child. Ryan Dolby, aged 27, spent more than five months in custody after being charged with controlling the activities of a 16-year-old child in relation

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Man admits taking car

A MAN has been told to do 60 hours of community service after taking a car without the owner’s consent. Junaid Badsah, of Isabel Walk, Deane, took the Toyota Corolla from a house in Bury on March 17 and drove it along Spring Lane and Bury Road

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Home raid

BURGLARS stole a laptop, watches, a stereo, a battery charger, TV speakers and other items from a home in Smithills Dean Road, Smithills, on Tuesday.

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Drink-drive offender gets curfew

MAGISTRATES have sentenced a man to a three-month curfew after he admitted a string of motoring offences. Daniel Hart, aged 24, of New Drake Green, Daisy Hill, pleaded guilty at Bolton Magistrates’ Court to taking a Vauxhall Tigra without consent

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Winner cleans up

A BREIGHTMET woman has scooped £25 in a Bolton News competition. The question asked from which ancient spring did Halliwell get its name from? The answer was Holy Well which used to be at the northern end of Halliwell. Winner Mrs J Alcock

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Plans for a bigger house

A HOUSE could be expanded after plans were submitted to Bolton Council. If the application is approved, the property in Manchester Road, Blackrod, would add a single storey extension at the side and at the rear. Bolton Council’s planning department

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Restraining order for window vandal

A VANDAL was given a restraining order and told to pay costs of £485 after he admitted smashing windows worth £320. James MacDonald, aged 45, of Swinside Road, Breightmet, entered a guilty plea to magistrates in relation to an incident on March

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Strictly dancers stun organiser by raising £17,000 for hospice

THE final figure for money raised at last week’s Bolton Hospice Strictly Learn to Dance show stands at a huge £17,000. Eleven couples trained for 10 weeks before competing at the showpiece event at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday. Organiser

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Meeting is postponed

A HEALTH meeting has been postponed to ensure final proposals for mental health services are ready. The Health Overview and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee meeting, due to take place next Tuesday at Bolton Town Hall, is being rescheduled for

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Charges are admitted

A FARNWORTH man has pleaded guilty to two assaults, one occasioning actual bodily harm, and a charge of criminal damage. Michael Briggs, aged 25, of Watson Road, admitted committing the offences on February 25. At Bolton Magistrates' Court,

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‘Chips’ for dogs

PEOPLE can get their dogs microchipped for free at an event at Leverhulme Park tomorrow. The event runs from 11am to 2pm and visitors can also have their dog tags engraved free.

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Man jailed after his last chance

A 44-YEAR-OLD man was given one last chance after assaulting a nurse — and has now ended up behind bars. Anthony Huggan assaulted staff nurse Harpleet Kaur at Royal Bolton Hospital on September 28 last year and appeared before Bury magistrates

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School plan

A BLACKROD school could be expanded if plans are approved. Blackrod Church School, in Vicarage Road, has submitted an application to build a single storey extension as well as increasing the playground area and adding extra car park spaces.

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Children on song to raise cash

A NURSERY raised £1,700 with a sponsored sing-along. The Little Acorns Nursery on Bolton Road, Atherton, was raising funds for children’s charity I CAN’s Chatterbox Challenge. This year’s challenge, Sounds like Fun with Humf, was aimed at developing

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Art event for young

YOUNG artists can draw on the epic Naughton and Moran exhibition for inspiration to create their own sketchbook. Bolton Museum is running the event on May 5, starting at 1.30pm, and is inviting those aged four to 11 to make their own sketches to

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Sound and silence talk

“THE power of sound, the vibrancy of silence” will be the theme of Bolton Theosophical Society’s next meeting. The group will meet at 2.30pm on Sunday, April 13 at the Bank Street Chapel school room in Crown Street.

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Man guilty of attack

A HALLIWELL man has admitted stamping on a woman while she lay on her floor, causing her to black out. Jacob Coleman, aged 23, of Shepherd Cross Street, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Bolton Magistrates'

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Pub-goer is voted to open local

A PUB-goer has been given the honour of reopening his local after it underwent a £700,000 refurbishment. Paddy Serridge, who is a regular at The Sparking Clog, in Radcliffe Moor Road, Radcliffe, will cut the ribbon at the pub’s official reopening

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Parents invited to a ‘nappy natter’ at play centre

PARENTS are invited to “Bolton Nappy Natter” at a soft play centre in Dunscar tomorrow. The event takes place at Fidgets play centre, which is based in Unit 3 at Dunscar Business Park, where there is a chance to learn more about cloth nappies and

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Folk singer at institute night

FOLK singer and guitarist Dave Burland will perform at The Barlow in Bolton Road, Edgworth, on Friday, April 18. A long-established performer, Mr Burland has been a professional musician since 1968. The event starts at 7.45pm and anyone who has

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Go-ahead for conservatory

A BRADSHAW resident can start work on a new conservatory after planning officers gave the green light to plans. Zinet Hassan succeeded in her bid to receive permission for the plans at the back of her home in Bradshaw Hall Drive.

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Cash boost for charity

THE Animal Aid charity has thanked shoppers after raising £144 in its latest street collection in Bolton on Saturday, March 29. For information go to animalaid. org.uk

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Two-storey plan

A DEANE resident has applied to demolish a single storey extension and build a two-storey one instead. Tariq Mukhtar will knock down the one level lean-too extension at the side of his house in Junction Road if the plans are approved.

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Store thief arrested

A SHOPLIFTER who stole clothing valued at £144 from Marks and Spencer in Bolton has appeared before the town’s magistrates. Mary-Anne Allen, aged 58, of Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, pleaded guilty to committing the offence on October 9 last

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Westlife star’s date

WESTLIFE star Shane Filan will visit Bolton as part of his solo UK tour later this year. The You and Me Tour – Winter 2014 will call into The Albert Halls on Thursday, November 6 at 7.30pm. The 34-year-old said: “The album You and Me means

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Are you up for try at rugby?

WOULD-be rugby union stars are being invited to sessions at Bolton RUFC on Saturday. The sessions at the Avenue Street club, off Chorley Old Road, are aimed at youngsters aged between 11 and 16. They will be taught the rules of the game, learn

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Picnic time

FAMILIES can celebrate Easter with a teddy bears picnic at Harwood Library in Gate Fold from 2pm to 3pm on Thursday, April 17. Light refreshments will be served and there is no need to book. To find out more, call 01204 332340.

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Guitarist hits town for gig

A TALENTED guitarist will play a one-off gig in Bromley Cross. Brion James, from funk rock band Dan Reed Network, will be at the Railway Venue, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, with his band on Friday night. Tickets cost £10 in advance or £12

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Open day is plain sailing

VISITORS of all ages will take to the water at a sailing club open day. Jumbles Sailing Club, based at Jumbles Reservoir in Edgworth, is inviting anyone interested in learning to sail to try a free taster session in the club’s boats from 11am to

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Deadline looms for voter registration

RESIDENTS in Walkden and Little Hulton are being reminded to register to vote. Anyone not on the electoral register will not be able to go to the polls for the local and European elections on Thursday, May 22 The deadline to register to vote is

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Reduction for blind viewers

BLIND people in Bolton and their families are being urged to claim a 50 per cent reduction in the cost of their annual TV licence. Anyone who is severely sight-impaired, or lives with someone who is, is entitled to claim for the discount. Last

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MP blasts youth cuts

MP JULIE Hilling has told the Department for Communities and Local Government that spending cuts are ‘destroying’ youth services. The MP for Bolton West demanded ministers show what they are doing to ensure councils can still fulfil their statutory

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Cruise’s heroes and villains

IT was 102 years ago today the Titanic set off on its ill-fated maiden voyage. The ocean liner struck an iceberg and sank with the loss of more than 1,500 lives, making a hero of Bolton-born Sir Arthur Rostron whose ship Carpathia, rescued more

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Dementia services bid to help

SEVEN new dementia services have been created in Leigh, after a Dragons’ Den-style initiative. The seven projects were selected after pitching their services in Leigh earlier this year and receiving votes from the public. The outright winner

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Extension approved

A BROMLEY Cross homeowner has been given permission to build a first floor extension on the side of his house. Paul Hodges can start work on his Ramswell Brow property to build a new bedroom and bathroom, and turn the garage into a study and utility

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Boost for drivers

DRIVERS are invited to a motorist awareness course to improve their skills. The event takes place on Saturday at Sainsbury’s in Trinity Street, Bolton, and has been organised by Bolton and District Advanced Motorists group. Its aim is to raise

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RUNNING: Canon Slade host Four Nations and selected for World Championships

CANON Slade School hosted some of the world’s top schools athletes at the Schools’ International Athletic Board Cross Country Championships. Teams from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales battled it out for the top honours at the prestigious event

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Talking Wanderers podcast - April 10, 2014

The Bolton News' head of sport Neil Bonnar and sports writer Dave Pye discuss the latest happenings at the Reebok. This week they reflect on good results against Huddersfield and Doncaster.

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Extra trains seats pledge is a sham

RE David Cameron’s pledge about an extra 200 seats for the Bolton line. He only confirmed what had been promised that, once the electrics start rolling in, the diesel units can be cascaded to other routes. The only extra he announced was his

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Bolton IT firm targets annual turnover of £5 million

THE boss of Bolton telecommunications and IT specialist Digicomm is set to shout the attributes of his company from the rooftops. Managing director and founder Mark Pollitt is targeting an annual turnover of £5 million within the next three years

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Thanks for your help

I WOULD like to thank the lady who voluntarily guided me in her car when I got lost in mine on my way to Overdale Drive on Wednesday, March 19, at about 11am. She drove off without my being able to thank her. Such citizenship is valuable in any

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Life stories are needed!

THE candidates and their agents for the local elections will no doubt be busy preparing their election leaflets. It is to be hoped that they will not quote national party policies, which has been the case in recent years. The function of a

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Pride in our VC soldier

I SUSPECT many readers who watched BBC1’s Antiques Roadshow on Sunday felt very proud to learn how Joel Halliwell gained his VC in the First World War, whilst serving in the Lancashire Fusiliers (11th Bn) as a lance-corporal. His heroic actions

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BNP nothing to do with us

THE Bolton Against the Bedroom Tax Campaign notes that the BNP voiced its opposition to the “bedroom tax” in a recent letter. Our campaign wishes to point out that, while the BNP is free to offer its opinions on the matter, Bolton Against the Bedroom

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Then and Now - Harwood

BACK in 1977 — when our original image was taken — this area of Harwood featured St Anne’s RC Secondary School, and there was not a house in sight. Today this area between Little Harwood Lee and Stitch-Mi-Lane is a housing estate and there are

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Tenant gets reprieve over 'bedroom tax eviction'

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More Colliers Row memories

ONE of our readers, Dorothy Wood, has written to say how much she enjoys our Looking Back supplement, and to offer a contribution after reading stories about Old Colliers Row at Smithills. It has a place in her heart as she has lived their all her

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Bolton Council to decide whether to limit sex shops and lapdancing clubs in Bolton

COUNCILLORS will have the final say on whether to limit the number of sex shops and pole dancing clubs in Bolton next week. At the next meeting of the full council, members will hear that following a public consultation, 87 per cent of responses

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SWIMMING: Emily Barclay storms back from injury with county title and prepares for British Championships

A BOLTON swimmer, who has overcome the same operation as pop diva Lady Gaga, is hoping to rise through the ranks for the “applause” and Olympic glory. Emily Barclay, aged 16, had a morale-boosting victory recently when she won gold at the Lancashire

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Horwich Rotary Club remembered

IN 1944 the world was in turmoil. World War Two was raging and representatives of western nations braved the dangerous north atlantic, patrolled by German U-boats, to attend a meeting in the US to sow the seeds of the United Nations and the International

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Land Girls role in the war

The Women’s Royal Land Army (WLA) played a fundamental role in Britain during World War Two. The army of girls helped to provide Britain with food at a time when U-boats were destroying many merchant ships bringing supplies to Britain from America

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Memories of the parish of Turton

READER David Leeming joined Turton Local History Society almost 20 years ago and believes it was a move that was well worth making. Here he talks about what the society has given him, and perhaps his experiences will encourage other Looking Back

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Jealous ex attacked love rival with hammer

A JEALOUS ex lover broke into his former partner’s home and launched an attack on her boyfriend with a hammer. Sonkarlay Koryapoe, aged 27, was yesterday jailed for the attack which left victim Clinton Beresford with a missing tooth, and cuts to

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Football agent sues Bolton Wanderers - Day 4

5:04pm Mr Sheron has now finished giving evidence and after a period of housekeeping the judge has risen for this night. Tomorrow Jeffrey Weston, who executed the deal for SEM, will be giving evidence. You can read

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Celebrity chefs announced for this year's Bolton Food and Drink Festival

THE superstar line-up for this year’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival has been revealed. MasterChef judge, chef and television presenter, John Torode, will be joining firm food festival favourites Michael Caines, Gino D’Acampo and James Martin at

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Agent 'relying too much on evidence of former scout', says Bolton Wanderers' lawyer

THE agent suing Bolton Wanderers was accused of relying too much on conversations with a Whites scout who has since died, a court heard. Wanderers’ lawyer, Neil Berragan, told Tony McGill he was putting “a great deal of weight” on his discussions

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Vintage clothing boutique to open in Bolton town centre

A VINTAGE boutique will open its doors once more in Bolton town centre, thanks to a council grant. Elite Dress Agency is the first retailer to take up Bolton Council’s grant scheme — launched in October last year — which offers businesses grants

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Westlife star Shane Filan to perform at Bolton Albert Halls

WESTLIFE star Shane Filan will visit Bolton as part of his solo UK tour later this year. The You and Me Tour – Winter 2014 will call into The Albert Halls on Thursday, November 6 at 7.30pm. The 34-year-old said: “The album You and Me means

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Bolton Council paid out £10 million to former employees over last 5 years

ALMOST £10 million has been paid out to former employees of Bolton Council over the past five years, new figures have revealed. The Bolton News has obtained data which shows the authority has spent £9,735,000 to 1,095 staff who left the council

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St Thomas of Canterbury pupils take part in Lenten service

CHILDREN at a Bolton school took part in a Lenten service. Pupils from years three to six were involved in the service at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School in Markland Hill. The youngsters waved palms while walking into church to the

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After Dark bouncer loses licence after town centre 'scuffle'

A MAN has lost his licence to work as a doorman in the town centre after he was involved in a scuffle. Wayne Sutcliffe appealed against the decision to have his licence revoked — but it was thrown out by magistrates. Sutcliffe, of Canada Street

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New Bolton Hospice chairman to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

THE new chairman of Bolton Hospice will take on the climb of a lifetime when she treks up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the charity. Judith Bromley will take part in the challenge in June next year and is inviting local people to join her

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Kearsley Youth Brass Band gets £10,000 for music project

A GRANT of £10,000 has proved music to the ears of Kearsley Youth Brass Band. The band, which meets at Kearsley Mount Methodist Church in Manchester Road, Kearsley, has been awarded the boost by The Big Lottery Fund to continue a project launched

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Nat Lofthouse's companion enjoys special viewing of his memorabilia

BOSSES at Bolton Museum gave Nat Lofthouse’s companion in his later years a special viewing of the memorabilia bought at auction last year. Mildred Clayton, aged 90, first met the Wanderers legend in 1988 and cared for him during his battle with

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Former chip shop owner hits back after zero hygiene rating accusation

THE former boss of a Bolton chip shop has hit back after the current owners suggested that the store’s food hygiene rating of zero was down to her. Pauline Crompton, aged 65, and her business partner Joan Russell ran the chip shop, in Lever Street

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Clairvoyance evening raises £1,000 for Mind

AN evening of clairvoyance has raised more than £1,000 for mental health charity MIND. The event was performed by David Taylor, a spiritualist and medium from Bolton, and organised by his wife Hazel, Lorraine Webb and Leanne Willan in memory of

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Tragic baby's parents help other families record their precious memories

BROKEN-hearted parents whose miracle baby lived for just 46 days are hoping to give other families the chance to record lasting memories. Farrah, the daughter of Jane Moulton and husband Mahmoud Seliman, weighed just 1lb 2oz when she was born premature

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Tributes to 'brave little princess' after she loses battle with brain tumour

THE devastated parents of a six-year-old girl have paid tribute to their brave little “princess” who defied the odds and fought terminal cancer for three years. Jessica Alice Green lost her battle against a brain tumour on Tuesday, April 1.

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Bolton Wanderers are finally shaping up, says manager Dougie Freedman

IT may have taken longer than he would have liked, but manager Dougie Freedman believes he has finally got Wanderers playing in the style he wants. Tuesday’s 2-1 victory at Doncaster was a sixth win in the last 11 Championship matches – a run that

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Josh Vela's loan spell at Notts County will put him in the mix for Bolton Wanderers

JOSH Vela will return from his loan spell at Notts County ready to go straight into the Wanderers first-team mix. That’s the view of Whites under-18s coach David Lee who worked with the 20-year-old Salfordian as he progressed through the ranks.

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Family of Nepal plane crash brothers to seek compensation

LAWYERS representing the Bolton brothers killed in a Nepal plane crash will lodge papers with the High Court over compensation for the bereaved families. Vincent and Darren Kelly were sitting across the aisle from each other on the Sita Air flight

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Moss Bank Park tennis courts to be upgraded as Bolton Council spends £2 million on sports

GRAB your racquets — the tennis courts at Moss Bank Park are getting an ace facelift. Bolton Council is serving up the improvements as part of a £2 million investment programme for sports and recreational facilities across the borough. Work

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Bolton Wanderers skipper Jay Spearing wonders what might have been?

MIDFIELDER Jay Spearing says this season is ending too soon for the in-form Wanderers. The 2-1 win at Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night stretched the Whites unbeaten run on the road to six matches and they have lost just once in 11 Championship