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Who is the creepy face in the window? Another 'ghostly' sighting at pub
THERE has been yet another "ghostly" sighting at Bolton’s spookiest pub. A strange figure appeared at one of the pub’s back windows upstairs — while the live-in manager was on holiday and his replacement was downstairs. The haunting, unexplained
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Commercial feature: Future in history - building a university
FOR almost two centuries Bolton has been home to the institution which became the University of Bolton in 2005. The origins of the University stretch back through the decades — to the 1820s when the first mechanics’ institutes were built. Bolton
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Teenager arrested over alleged racial abuse at Bolton Wanderers match
BOLTON Wanderers’ stewards have been praised for apprehending a teenager suspected of racially abusing a Bury player. A referee at the Whites’ clash with Bury FC alerted stewards after allegedly hearing racial abuse aimed at Nathan Cameron. Stewards
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Commercial feature: A message from The University of Bolton's vice chancellor - Building a better Bolton
Message from Professor George Edward Holmes, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive SINCE my appointment in 2005, I have had the great privilege of leading the University of Bolton. The University has a significant role to play in our town.
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Suspected condom thief appears in court
A MAN suspected of stealing condoms from a chemist has appeared in court. David Petrovics, aged 20, of Bradford Street, The Haulgh, did not enter a plea when he appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court yesterday. He is accused of taking condoms
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Commercial feature: The University of Bolton - Everything by degrees
Education for working people has been the driving force of the University of Bolton since its first days as a mechanics’ institute in the 1820s. And while buildings, classrooms and technology have changed beyond the imagination of those first 19th
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Commercial feature: The University of Bolton - Researching for a much better world
THE University of Bolton is dedicated to delivering world-leading research and applying its discoveries to generating enterprise and outcomes which benefit local communities as well as the knowledge economy. While the university is led by teaching
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Commercial feature: The University of Bolton's perfect partners - working together for success
Partnership working and being part of the community is a major part of the University of Bolton’s success story. Today, the university’s links to Bolton Council have never been better, and it has partnerships around the world delivering University
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Commercial feature: Milestones in history of University of Bolton
AS The University of Bolton celebrates 190 years of history, we look at its journey from 1824 to the present day July, 2014 The Rt Hon Lord Justice Ryder becomes the second Chancellor April, 2013 HRH The Princess Royal opens Bolton One —
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UPDATED: 89-year-old Breightmet war veteran cleared of stabbing neighbour in neck
A WAR veteran has been cleared of stabbing his neighbour in the neck during a row on their driveways. Now 89-year-old William has spoken of his relief at no longer being a “prisoner in his own home”. Mr Dutton was today found not guilty of
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Sooty sweeps into town
THE Sooty Show will be heading into Bolton next month. The hit Citv programme will be live at the Albert Halls on September 21 and 22. And Sooty will be celebrating his birthday with friends Sweep and Soo. For details and ticket information
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Roadworks outside school
ROADWORKS taking place outside a Horwich school will run until the end of the month. National Grid staff are working on a new gas main outside Chorley New Road Primary School. The project is expected to be completed on August 29 and two way signals
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Phone charges
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of attempting to steal three phones. Phillip Bates, aged 36, of HMP Forest Bank, denies stealing the BlackBerry and Nokia phones on May 17. He will appear before Bolton Magistrates on September 5.
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‘Dog-umentary’
A “DOG-umentary” is showing canine care in Little Hulton and Walkden. Dog wardens operating in the area are featured in a new BBC One series Animal Saints and Sinners starring Erica Eaton and William Harris, which started on Monday.
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Get in the picture at the club
BUDDING photographers are being encouraged to join Bolton Camera Club when it meets for its weekly session tomorrow. The meeting takes place at Trinity Methodist Church in Bury Road, Bolton, starting at 7.30pm. The group’s aim is to help members
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Mercedes is taken after keys stolen in burglary
A MERCEDES 220 was stolen during a burglary in Heaton. A criminal forced open a kitchen window at a home in Whitland Avenue and rifled through a bag before stealing the car key. The car was then stolen. It has not been recovered and has the
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Damage to phone
A FARNWORTH man has been sentenced for damaging property. Graham Llewellyn, aged 23, of Harper Green Road, admitted damaging a phone belonging to Abigail Bellfield on July 24. He was ordered to pay £85 court costs and was detained in Bolton
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Don’t weight and see
PEOPLE trying to shed the pounds can join a new eight-week programme. Bolton’s RiteWeight team is recruiting new members who want to manage their weight. The free programme will start in October and people are being urged to sign up. The
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Takeaway worker on bad hygiene charges
A TAKEAWAY worker will stand trial after being charged with failing to comply with a catalogue of hygiene requirements. Samina Mohammed, of Camborne Street, Manchester, aged 22, appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court on Monday to face 34 charges
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All the fun of the fair
THERE will be free rides at a funfair in Bolton for 30 minutes today. Northwest Funfairs will open at Spa Road Playing Fields at noon and rides will be free of charge until 12.30pm. There will also be a makeshift beach and donkey rides at the
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Damage to drainpipe
AN arsonist has been sentenced for damaging a drainpipe. Naeem Azam, aged 33, of Towers Avenue, off Hulton Lane, admitted the crime which took place on August 7. He was ordered to pay £10 compensation, an £85 court costs and he was ordered
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War exhibition goes on show
AN exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One is on display at Bolton’s Market Place. The exhibition features a variety of artwork, poems and fictional diary entries by Bolton School pupils and will run until the end of the
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Delays on road
ROADWORKS in Westhoughton could cause disruption for motorists. United Utilities has begun work on a water main in Hindley Road and is expecting to complete the project on August 21. During this period there will be two-way signals in place
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Date with Charlie
THE popular children’s film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be shown at the Cinema at the Crescent on Saturday, September 13, at 2pm. The cinema is based in Bolton Library Lecture Theatre and is free.
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Nursery in boat challenge
A team of staff and parents from the nursery at Bolton School will be taking part in the annual When You Wish Upon A Star Dragon Boat Challenge. This is the third time the nursery has taken part in the Dragon Boat Challenge and last year they came
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Forum fun day
MEMBERS of Boothstown Youth Forum will hold a community fun day today on Worsley Green with craft activities and fruit ‘mocktails' from 1pm to 3pm to celebrate the achievements of young people on International Youth Day.
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Sun room can be replaced
AN EDGWORTH developer can replace a conservatory on a Heaton house, Bolton Council has said. Richard Wilkinson was given planning permission to replace the sun room and make it 20 per cent bigger at Bryants Field. Officers at the council’s
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Netballers meet star
NETBALL players from Bolton School were bowled over when they met former England Captain Karen Atkinson. The girls were taking part in the recently held International Netball Roadshow when they met the sporting star, who set them exercises, from
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Fun day will be fundraising extravaganza
FAMILIES can look forward to a fundraising extravaganza in Tonge Moor. Charities Blessings in Disguise, Spirit of Trust and the Horwich Hub will host the fun day from noon on Sunday, August 24, at Tonge Moor Cricket Club. Children’s crafts, a bouncy
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Talk at society
BOLTON Archaeology and Egyptology Society will hold its first lecture of the autumn season on Tuesday, September 16. Manchester Museum’s Dr Campbell Price will give a talk at Friends Meeting House in Silverwell Street, starting at 7.15pm. Admission
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Guided bike ride
A FREE guided bike ride will take place in Bolton on Sunday. The 13-mile Sky Ride Local event will meet at Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre, Long Lane, at 10am. It is suitable for ages eight plus, visit goskyride.com to book.
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Friendship bracelets
YOUNGSTERS are invited to create a unique friendship bracelet at Westhoughton Library on Friday, August 15, to celebrate the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan. Representatives from Bolton Hindu Forum will also be there and stories will be told.
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Invitation to audition
A THEATRE group is holding auditions for its anniversary production of Aladdin. Turnpike Community Theatre will stage the show in late November. Chairman Gill David said: “If you think you have the talent to be involved, whether on or off the
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Stamp appeal
BURY’S most famous son Sir Robert Peel will feature on the first ever set of stamps portraying Prime Ministers from the last 200 years. Eight new stamps show key British Prime Ministers including Margaret Thatcher. The stamps are available
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Affordable homes plan
MORE affordable homes are set to be built after housing providers secured funding from a Government scheme. Wigan and Leigh Housing and Adactus Housing Association have received grants worth nearly £10 million from the Homes and Communities Agency
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Switching on to saving cash
STREET lighting in Atherton and Leigh will become more environmentally friendly, as Wigan Council spends £11 million replacing the town’s lights. About 31,000 LED street lights will be fitted across Wigan borough’s roads over the next three years
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It’s a talk by George!
LLOYD George — The Bounder from Wales will be the talk given by guest speaker Aled Jones at this month’s meeting of Bolton U3A on Friday, August 22. The meeting takes place at the United Reformed Church of St Andrew and St George in St George’s
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Store to get new shutters
NEW shutters will be installed at the Daubhill Asda to boost security. Managers at the supermarket based in St Helens Road applied to Bolton Council to replace eight existing roller shutters that stop thieves breaking into the shop. Planning
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Arsonists strike at derelict pub
A derelict pub was badly damaged after a fire was started deliberately in Atherton. Firefighters from Atherton and Horwich were called to the blaze at the derelict Railway pub in Pollard Street just after 2pm on Monday. The pub is thought to
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Creative workshop
BUDDING writers and aspiring artists are invited to a workshop in Horwich. The creative writing and arts workshop will take place on Thursday at the arts studios in Hampson Street, Horwich. The group will be meeting from 10am until 12pm.
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Market stalls
TEENAGERS taking part in a summer project will hold a fundraising stall at Bolton market next week. The group from Bolton Lads and Girls Club, taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme, will be at the market on Tuesday, between 10am
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Business breakfast on the agenda
BUSINESS leaders will gather for a network event tomorrow. It is the Bolton Whites Hotel Breakfast Group and meets from 6.45am to 8.30am. The aim of the group is to facilitate “hot” member-to-member business referrals for members. Only
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Do you fancy life as trader?
BOLTON Library and Business Bolton are running a free Starting Up as a Market Trader event on Tuesday, September 9, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The aim of the event is to find out more from successful market traders, who they set up, the costs, the
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Barbecue time at theatre day
THE next annual meeting of Farnworth Little Theatre takes place on Sunday. It goes ahead at the theatre in Cross Street and will also include a barbecue for those attending. All members of the theatre are invited, as well as new members.
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Works meeting is postponed
A CRUNCH meeting on the Horwich Loco Works has been postponed. Councillors were set to meet at a special meeting of the planning committee tomorrow, to decide whether to allow 1,700 new homes to be built as part of the new Rivington Chase development
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Music and singing at the library
CHILDREN up to the age of five and their parents are invited to Blackrod Library to enjoy demonstrations in music, singing and movement tomorrow, The sessions are designed to build confidence and self-esteem among youngsters while also developing their
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Exhibition by art group
AN exhibition is being held by Atherton Art Group. Members will be be exhibiting their work at Atherton Central Methodist Church on Saturday, August 16, from 10am until 3pm and on Sunday, August 17, from 11.30am until 12.30pm. The church will
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Group marks war anniversary
OVER 50s drama group On the Go will perform Words of War at Westhougton Library on Thursday, August 21, at 10am as part of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of World War One. The performance will last 30 minutes and visitors can also
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Grandmother celebrates raising £6,500 for Diabetes UK
A FUNDRAISING grandmother held an evening of thanks to all the people who have helped her raise more than £6,500 over the last two years in memory of her late husband. Ila Shah, from Great Lever, has worked tirelessly to raise money for Diabetes
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Bolton Cricket Club gets defibrillator
A BUSY Bolton sports club is the latest venue to receive a life-saving defibrillator – thanks to fundraisers and the Bolton ICD Support Group. Pictured is Ray Pollitt, centre left, from the ICD Support Group, presenting the defibrillator to rounders
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Horwich business helps firms support deaf people in workplace
A HORWICH business is helping firms support deaf people in the workplace. Ruthy Fletcher, who is deaf, runs her own consultancy and has been teaching deaf awareness training and sign language for six weeks at The Castlefield Hotel in Manchester
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Campervan boss still has the drive
IT is 10 years since VW campervan specialist Leisuredrive relocated from Manchester to Kearsley — and business has never been better. In that decade, the firm, based at Fishbrook Estate, Stoneclough Road, has increased its workforce from eight
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Israel has right to self-defence
UNLIKE some of your correspondents, whom it would appear fully support the murderous exploits of Hamas against Israeli civilians, I refer to recent letters from Steve Jones and Ian Greenhalgh, along with comments made by Bolton East MP David Crausby
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Setting a bad example
I AM with The Bolton News comment column, July 31, highlighting doubts about Bolton Urban Outreach’s campaign to hand out free meals to children during the school holidays. In my opinion this action takes away a family’s responsibility to look
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In a muddle over medal
I WAS recently at Westhoughton Library doing some research in the Westhoughton History Society room. I was researching Arthur Farrimond who was a marathon athlete in the 1924 Paris Olympics. There is a bronze medal in a glass case on display
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Fair deal for motorists
THE Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has produced a Motorists’ Charter with a blueprint for fairer treatment for drivers and better spending on roads. A recent opinion poll found that two-thirds of drivers were unaware that barely £1 in every
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Saving life is priority
I QUOTE Yasmin Qureshi: “You cannot seriously compare Hamas’ military strength with Israel” — so why keep up with the bombardment of Israel with rocket fire? The hiding of your weapons in schools, churches and public buildings, the use of men,
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Lostock landlord failed to correct hazards in five flats
A LANDLORD will be sentenced after failing to correct hazards in five flats within a deadline given by Bolton Council. Philip Dean, aged 69, was unable to attend the hearing at Bolton Magistrates Court as his wife was unwell. The charges relate
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Inquest opens into death of woman found in Rivington reservoir
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 26-year-old woman whose body was found in Lower Rivington Reservoir. Donna Greenall, aged 26, of no fixed address, died on July 29 at the reservoir, off Dryfield Lane. The inquest was opened and
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Farnworth man shone light at police helicopter
A FARNWORTH man who shone a light at a police helicopter will undergo psychiatric reports. James Hunt, of Bentley Close, admitted recklessly acting in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft on May 23. Bolton magistrates adjourned the case
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In pictures: Competition at Bolton town centre skate park
YOUNG people got their skates on for a competition at Bolton’s town centre skate park. The park, at Dawes Street near Morrisons, has hosted the “Play Day” event every year since 2008 but this will be the last contest before the area undergoes a
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Radio DJ Vix launches her own gardening business
RADIO star Vix Robinson has gone from playing CDs to planting seeds — after launching her own gardening business. And the green-fingered DJ has even scored her first celebrity clients — former Bolton Wanderers favourite Kevin Davies and his wife
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Four decades of top class drama at Theatre Church
AFTER more than four decades of performances at the Theatre Church, the curtain came down on the final performances in 2012. The building was originally a school, constructed in about 1866. In 1969, it was converted to offer a purpose-built
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Hunt for robbery suspect
POLICE continue to hunt for a man wanted in connection with a robbery and for breaching a harassment order. Jason Edward Smith, aged 28, pictured, is wanted for breaching a restraining order on June 23. He is also wanted for a robbery in Blackburn
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Canon Slade children are safe despite sex allegations, says Ofsted
A TOP-performing school at the centre of a third sex allegation is keeping children safe, according to education watchdogs. But Oftsed inspectors said further improvements should be made at Canon Slade School to “strengthen safeguarding good practice
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Breightmet 89-year-old 'wanted to scare neighbour', stab trial told
AN 89-year-old man on trial for stabbing his neighbour told a court he was only trying to frighten his alleged victim. William Dutton told police he picked out his biggest kitchen knife before going outside his home to scare off Steven Waring,
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Alex Baptiste gets police caution after alleged brawl that started when man touched his wife's bottom
BOLTON Wanderers defender Alex Baptiste has been given a police caution after an incident outside a nightclub. Baptiste, aged 28, who is currently on loan at Blackburn Wanderers, was arrested in July on suspicion of actual bodily harm following
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Morrisons to open on site of former Greenwood Arms in Horwich
A Morrisons store is to open on the site of the former Greenwood Arms pub in Horwich. The Morrisons M Local shop will open at the beginning of next year and will create 20 jobs for local people, says the retail giant. The Greenwood Arms, in
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New alcohol course option to tackle Bolton's drunken criminals
THE number of drunken revellers caught committing alcohol-related public order offences should fall now a scheme has been launched to crack down on reoffending. The Alcohol Diversion Scheme (ADS), which has been launched across Greater Manchester
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Family pays tribute at funeral of brave cancer mum
FRIENDS, family and Bolton Hospice staff members said farewell to a brave mum-of-two who lost her five-year battle with cancer. Mourners packed the chapel at Overdale Crematorium to pay their last respects to Lesley Bostock. Ms Bostock was
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Asbestos found at fire-hit pound bakery
A TOWN centre bakery that was damaged in a blaze has to stay shut after asbestos was found in the building. A fire broke out in the Pound Bakery in Market Street last Thursday. Caused by an electrical fault, the force of the blaze smashed the
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'Wildlife will return to river Croal', say experts after weir removal
THE river which powered the industrial revolution in Bolton is being restored to its former glory — and ecological experts believe wildlife will soon start to flourish on the banks of the Croal. The Moses Gate Weir was removed over two weeks —
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England's Young Lions braced for revenge when Bury hosts U18s international friendly
MANY of England’s European Under-17s Championship title-winning squad will be on view when Bury’s JD Stadium hosts an under-18s international friendly on Friday, September 5, kick-off 7.30pm. England U18s kick off their new season against Netherlands
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Nothing for kids to do? Not in Great Lever...
FOR many youngsters who have experienced a tough start to life, the future can often look bleak and unpromising. But a social enterprise in Great Lever is helping to transform the futures of children and young adults across Greater Manchester,
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Horwich writer to make film for army veterans hit by trauma of war
A HORWICH writer has been given backing by the NHS to make a film in a bid to help army veterans living with the mental wounds of war. Peter Carruthers is working on the Unload film project which he hopes will make a difference to the lives of
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Dementia campaigner sets up worldwide helpline for patients
A DEMENTIA campaigner has helped set up a worldwide helpline for newly diagnosed patients to get advice from others who live with the disease. Norman McNamara and 23 other people from around the globe have set up Dementia Mentors, a website designed
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Car destroyed in suspected arson attack in Breightmet
A CAR was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Breightmet. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Copthorne Drive at about midnight last night. It is believed the Peugeot 106 had been abandoned in the car park and set alight deliberately
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MARC ILES BIG MATCH VERDICT: Bolton Wanderers 3 Bury 2
FOR close to 97 minutes this result looked like a stick with which Dougie Freedman would be beaten for some time. David Flitcroft’s ambitious League Two Shakers had out-fought and out-thought Wanderers and were deservedly heading for the second
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Bolton Wanderers grab Capital One Cup lifeline against Bury
WANDERERS are in the hat for the second round of the Capital One Cup but only after being given a real scare by League Two Bury. Ryan Lowe’s solitary first-half strike for the Shakers looked to have dumped out Dougie Freedman’s Championship side
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Bolton's 4 most wanted - August 13, 2014
EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted criminals. Assault suspect Dale Holden, aged 21, failed to appear at Bolton Magistrates Court on July 27. He has connections to Breightmet. Damian Berry, aged 29,
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'A legacy will be lost forever' - Theatre Church to be demolished and replaced with houses
THE building that was home to Bolton theatre groups for more than 40 years is to be demolished to make way for houses. Owners of the former Theatre Church, in Seymour Road, Astley Bridge, have submitted an application to knock down Crystal Theatre
