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Why residents believe anti-social behaviour has 'escalated beyond control' on estate
RESIDENTS say ‘horrendous’ anti-social behaviour on an estate is making their lives a misery. People living on the Flower Estate in Harper Green told councillors at their area forum meeting,at Farnworth Cricket Club' that the problem had spiralled
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Railway police to wear body cameras on trains
OFFICERS operating across the country’s rail network will soon be equipped with body cameras. British Transport Police has announced that all frontline officers will be given the devices.It follows a successful 12-month trial and more than 2,800 cameras
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Bolton Wanderers emerge from transfer embargo after 630 days
BOLTON Wanderers have officially emerged from an EFL transfer embargo after 630 days. The sanctions, which had been in place since Christmas Eve, 2015, prevented the club from paying fees for loans or permanent deals, restricted the squad to 24
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Everyone a winner as swimming kids take the plunge in Sharples
A THRIVING swimming scene in Bolton means more than 100 children, parents and teachers took the plunge in a celebration of the refurbished Sharples Health Hub.The leisure centre had been in danger of closure but last year underwent an overhaul costing
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Man who squirted lighter fluid on ex-partner and threatened to set her on fire given suspended sentence
A MAN who squirted lighter fluid over his ex-partner and threatened to set her on fire has escaped with a suspended sentence. Ryan Seggie, aged 25, was handed a 13-month suspended sentence after admitting affray and common assault at Bolton Crown
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Former pro cricketer jailed for 18 years for rape
A FORMER professional cricketer has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for rape. Father-of-three Dion Taljard, an ex-first class South Africa player, was found guilty of 19 counts of rape, as well as two counts of indecent assault by a jury following
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When cars were allowed in town centre
THIS photograph shows a very familiar part of Bolton town centre, but it looks very different today. For anyone struggling to recognise where this picture was taken it is the corner of Newport Street and Great Moor Street . . . but before Newport
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'She made the world a better place with pretty much everything she said & did' - family's tribute to daughter as her murderer jailed for life
A sex attacker who roamed a beauty spot for female victims has been jailed for life for the "savage and brutal" murder of an 18-year-old student. Ellen Higginbottom, from Worsley, was targeted by Mark Buckley, 52, as she took a break from A-level
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Young mum who quit law for music has debut single played on BBC Radio
A YOUNG mum from Bolton is making waves in the music scene after her debut single received national acclaim.Chrystal Orchard, from Farnworth, packed in a career in law to pursue her dream to be a singer and songwriter.And while many may never be courageous
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Northern Soul charity night at pub for mum battling cancer
MUSIC lovers will be holding a northern soul charity night for the Polly’s Angels fund. A DJ will man the decks at the event, which will also include a raffle and a chance to win tickets to the Blackpool Tower Weekender. Donations will go to
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REVEALED: The 2 places in Bolton on tourist board’s top 101 things to do
TWO Bolton amenities have been named in the tourist board’s list of 101 things to do in Greater Manchester. Bolton Central Library And Museum and Smithills Open Farm were named in the list created by Visit Manchester. The board praised the
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Bolton driver among those in serious motorway crash
A DRIVER based in Bolton was in a serious motorway crash during today's morning rush hour. Emergency services were called to the M65 between junction three, Wheelton, and junction four, Darwen, at 8.45am when a Renault box van collided with an
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How safe is your street? This map tells you where you should avoid parking your car
EVER wondered how safe it is to park outside your own house? And what about that dodgy road you leave your car on sometimes to avoid the extortionate parking rates? Now you can find out by using a new interactive map which reveals the safest - and
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First defeat for Bolton but spirited fightback praised
BOLTON’S winning start to the season came to an end at Aspatria, where the Cherry and Whites staged a late comeback but fell just short.The Avenue Street side had won their opening fixture in the North Lancs/Cumbria division, thumping Trafford Metrovicks
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Phill Jupitus is out on his own and heading to Darwen Library Theatre
HAVING spent a year touring the UK in the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Phill Jupitus was ready to return to his first love - stand-up comedy.But for Phill, who comes to Darwen Library Theatre next Saturday, what had seemed like a well-planned return
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Chance to catch the stars of the future at iluvlive brings Hot List tour to Manchester
POTENTIAL stars of the future will be given a showcase at a special night in Manchester on Sunday.Iluvlive, a not for profit organisation which is backed by the Arts Council, holds a monthly night in the city giving new artists the chance to perform live.It
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Ballet stars share their secrets as Aladdin comes to the Lowry
NEXT week, the Birmingham Royal Ballet will be bringing Aladdin to the Lowry, Salford Quays. Lachlan Monaghan and Yaoqian Shang will be performing the lead roles of Aladdin and the Princess Badr al-Budur They took time out from rehearsal to
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FANTASY CRICKET: Top trio hope to clinch £400 prize on final day
CRAIG Naylor remains at the top of the Bolton News' Fantasy Cricket competition following Saturday's total washout.With no games played in the Bolton League at the weekend he is in pole position to scoop the £400 prize sponsored by Anthony Axford
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'Wicked' time in store for guests at charity concert
GUESTS to the Mayor’s Charity Concert are in for truly ‘wicked’ time. Taking place at The Victoria Hall in Bolton on Saturday, October 14 concert-goers will enjoy the tunes of ‘Sinatra and Wicked’ by Eagley Band, Smithills Community Band and Smithills
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Cheers! Plans for new micropub get the green light
A NEW micropub will open in Bromley Cross after plans were given the green light.Bolton Council has given best friends James Martin and Craig Egan the go-ahead to convert a former florists at the shopping parade in Darwen Road to offer beer fans a ‘boutique
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Grandfather’s anger after graffiti yobs target playground
A GRANDFATHER-of-five was horrified to find graffiti had ruined a feature of his local park. Mark Gillard regularly takes his grandchildren to Heywood Park to play where there are two large ornamental rocks. The rocks are near to the playground in the
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Labour vote on Brexit bill 'irresponsible', claims Tory MP
BOLTON’S pro-Brexit Tory MP has welcomed progress on a ‘historic’ piece of legislation which will end the supremacy of EU law in the UK.Chris Green, who represents Bolton West, joined his fellow Conservatives and a handful of Labour rebels in supporting
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Families invited to vote for town's new Christmas lights display
RESIDENTS have the chance to vote for the Christmas lights they want to see on display in a town centre this festive season.People living in Farnworth, Kearsley and Harper Green can choose from five different designs for displays which will be attached
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Find out where to watch some saucy goings on at the seaside
THE work of one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights is being brought to life in Bolton.Audiences have enjoyed Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads series at the Octagon, and can now have a chance to see his comedy work.The Marco Players will be opening the
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Get your nominations in for this year's The Bolton News School Awards
ENTRIES for this year’s The Bolton News School Awards are coming in thick and fast — and there is still time to nominate your your education hero.This is the third year of the awards which were established to celebrate all that is good about the borough
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BURNDEN ROAD RUNNERS: Swannell makes his Mark with fourth place
MARK Swannell was the leading Burnden runner at the Blackleach 5-Mile mixed terrain race in Walkden, finishing fourth overall and third in the M40 age group in 30mins 36secs.There were also superb performances which saw a clutch of age-group successes
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BOLTON UNITED HARRIERS: Quartet light up Blackpool with relay win
BOLTON’S team of four returned victorious from Blackpool’s Stanley Park, where the North West Road Relay Championships, which incorporated the county championships of Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside, were held.Jonny Kay was first
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Man died at 'young age in most unexpected circumstances' - Government urged to improve care of mental health patients
THE Government has been urged to improve the care of mental health patients following the death of a man from Farnworth. The coroner dealing with Stephen Leach’s inquest wants the health secretary to review the process of transferring medical notes
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Why it is not 'goodbye to cheque books'
I WRITE regarding inaccuracies in your article: ‘Why I will be sad to say goodbye to chequebooks’ Angela Kelly's page, September 13.There are no plans to phase out cheques and I would like to reassure your readers that the cheque is here to stay.
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Diabetic man died after insulin overdose
A DIABETIC man died as a result of an insulin overdose, an inquest heard. Mark Atkinson, who also used the surname Marshall, died on April 20. He had injected himself with a large dose of insulin at his flat in Grosvenor Gardens, Radcliffe Road
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Work begins on £50,000 church hall renovation project
RENOVATION work has begun at a historic church hall.The Halliwell Being Project was awarded £50,000 from Viridor Landfill Grants to re-roof the hall at St Paul’s Parish Centre in Halliwell Road earlier this year. The site, which dates back to 1856, is
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Maximo Park, Beth Orton and The Stranglers — Are you ready for Head For The Hills?
THOUSANDS of music fans are heading for the hills this weekend for a top music festival.Maximo Park, Beth Orton, and The Stranglers, are headlining the popular event at Ramsbottom Cricket Club.The Head for the Hills event – formerly known as Ramsbottom
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Teenager lands spot on American TV show with international supermodel
A WESTHOUGHTON teenager could be set for stardom after landing a spot in an upcoming US TV show. Mitchell Halliday, aged 18, will appear in American Beauty Star, which pits 12 contestants from across the globe against one another to achieve the
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Wanderers claim dispute over Macron protection is 'wasting time and money'
A DECISION on whether to remove an order granting legal protection to the Macron Stadium will be made next month, after a supporters’ trust request to delay the proceedings was rejected. The Bolton Wanderers Supporters’ Trust (ST) successfully
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Families affected by Manchester Arena terror attack received £10 million to date
ALMOST £1 million has been given to families injured in the Manchester Arena attack. This is the latest round of money released form the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund. The money will go to people with life changing injuries, who have been given £40,000
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Man exposed himself at bus stop in front of children — woman driving past helped police arrest him
A WOMAN caught a man who was exposing himself in front of children by following him onto a bus and persuading the driver to wait until police arrived. At Bolton Magistrates’ Court 42-year-old John Burke was convicted of committing the offence whilst
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Plan for five new homes near busy main road
NEW housing could be built just off a busy main road.Plans have been submitted to Bolton Council for outline permission to build five properties on land at the back of St Helens Road, in Daubhill.The site, at the junction with Cow Lane, currently houses
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Delve into Bolton's rich heritage this weekend
There is a chance to delve into Bolton’s past this weekend.A local history fair will be held at Halliwell Local History Society’s heritage centre, at All Souls, Astley Street, on Saturday between 10am and 4pm.It includes displays of old photographs, maps
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Town's unemployment figure on the rise again
THE number of unemployed people in Bolton rose by 55 in the last month.New figures show that 5,735 people in the borough claimed unemployment benefits in August, 1,230 of which were aged between 18 and 24.However, Linda Bailey, of Bolton Jobcentre Plus
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Shock and upset at news a popular nursery could close
SHOCK and heartbreak greeted news that a popular nursery could close next July.Harvey Nursery in Great Lever has been earmarked for closure by Bolton Council which says it can no longer afford to run it.Yesterday, parents some of whom did not know about
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HORWICH RMI HARRIERS: Youngsters shine with seaside medal haul
HORWICH'S Dan Gilbert conquered Great Gable in atrocious weather as the Lake District Mountain Trial race was called off at control point five, but he was one of 10 runners in the medium race to finish. After a sixth-place finish at Hades Hill the
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Transformation of historic town hall into offices, bars, and restaurant moves closer
EFFORTS to bring an historic town centre building back to life are expected to take significant steps forward in the coming weeks.Formal plans have now been submitted for the renovation of Little Bolton Town Hall, which will be transformed into bars,
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Town centre beggar is fined
MAGISTRATES have fined a man £50 after he was caught begging in Market Street, Bolton, on August 4.The case against Shane Moran, aged 47, of no fixed address, was proved in his absence and he was also ordered to pay £140 in costs and charges.
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Train pain goes on for residents as overnight electrification work continues
PEOPLE living near the rail line at Moses Gate say they are still having to put up with late-night disruption.Trains began running through Moses Gate after the August Bank Holiday and the station itself has also reopened.Residents had hoped this meant
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Two more Wanderers players ruled out for this weekend's game at Ipswich Town
WANDERERS’ bad run with injuries has taken another turn for the worse with Will Buckley and Derik Osede ruled out of Saturday’s trip to Ipswich Town.Buckley is being sent to see a specialist for the second time in a fortnight over a hamstring problem
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Inadequate care agency is 'going to kill someone', relatives warn
SOMEONE could die if an 'appalling' care agency does not improve, relatives have warned.Alexios, which had been commissioned by Bolton Council to provide care in the home for 165 people, has been rated as inadequate in every aspect by the Care
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COMMENT: Why Parkinson has to stick with his beliefs and ignore the critics at Wanderers
EVERYONE, it seems, has a theory on what Phil Parkinson should change in order to remedy Wanderers’ woes.Hypotheses offered vary in exactness, from the need to tell his side to ‘create more’ or ‘stop playing hoof ball to Madine,’ to bringing Adam Le Fondre
