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Frustration as Network Rail site continues to keep residents up at night

RESIDENTS are demanding a solution to three years of rail construction traffic which has brought them to the end of their tether.  They claim railway workers are using residential streets in Farnworth as an access point for a Network Rail electrification

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Red carpet rolled out in Bolton for film festival finale

MOVIE makers and lovers of the big screen have gathered in Bolton this evening for the final night of cinema celebrations. The Bolton Film Festival is rounding off its first year with a red carpet event in the town centre. The Light Cinema

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Three controversial building plans put on hold

DECISIONS on three controversial building plans were put on hold yesterday.Councillors voted to delay their judgement on whether the owners of a travelling showmen’s site can be given retrospective permission to stay on land off Slack Lane, Westhoughton

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Homes plan to go ahead after reassurances over historic site built in 1609

A NEW social housing estate will be built on an old council depot, after fears were allayed over its impact on one of the borough’s oldest homes.Bolton at Home’s plans to build 21 affordable homes off Park Road, Westhoughton, were given the thumbs up

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Listed mill demolition plan set to go ahead, as Government cancels inquiry

AN HISTORIC mill will be demolished sooner than expected after a Government inquiry into plans to build homes on the site was cancelled.Bolton Council approved plans to tear down the Beehive Mills, in Great Lever, to make way for 121 houses almost a year

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Car seized after driver's aunty forgot to add him to the insurance

A CAR was seized after the driver’s aunty forgot to add him to the policy. The vehicle was seen in Dyson Close in Farnworth on Wednesday night. The driver had bought the car and got his aunty to insure it but she forgot to add him to the policy. He now

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Spearing gets surprise seaside gig at Blackpool

EX-WANDERERS skipper Jay Spearing is training with League One Blackpool as his search for a new club continues. The midfielder has accepted an offer from his former Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer to keep up his fitness with the Tangerines but

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Actress Maxine Peake backs calls for statue to honour Oldham's suffragette hero

AWARD-WINNING actress Maxine Peake backed calls to honour Oldham's suffragette hero Annie Kenney with a statue. The actress, well-known for her roles in Shameless and Dinnerladies attended a dinner to fundraise for The Annie Kenney Project, which

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Area continues to face problems with anti-social behaviour

RESIDENTS continue to face problems with anti-social behaviour in an area that has been blighted in recent months. Bradshaw and Harwood neighbours have been hit by a number of incidents involving large groups of youths. Longsight Park and Bradshaw Cricket

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Heaton win Bolton Under-11s Cup with thrilling last-ball victory over Little Hulton

HEATON won the Bolton Under-11s Cup final with an outstanding second-innings performance.A thrilling showdown with Little Hulton went to the final ball before the Lower Pools boys could celebrate a memorable victory.After posting a modest 81-7 – which

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Be dazzled by ballet company's stunning performance of Aladdin

ALADDIN The Lowry, Salford Quays Until Saturday PREPARE to be whisked away on a magic carpet to another world where wishes can be granted and dreams come true. Birmingham Royal Ballet, regulars at The Lowry in Salford Quays, returned

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LIVE: Planning committee to decide on plans to build new estate next to home dating back to 1609

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Sir Ian McKellen and Mark Radcliffe's drawings for National Doodle Day

LEGENDARY actor Sir Ian McKellen and top DJ Mark Radcliffe are among the stars taking part in this year’s National Doodle Day.The Bolton pair have joined more than 1,600 other celebrities submitting sketches for tomorrow’s event in aid of Epilepsy Action.Sir

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PICTURES: New reception class at Gilnow Primary School, Deane

This year we have relaunched our popular first class feature. Our photographers will be taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News. Here are pictures of Gilnow Primary

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When a busy town centre road was open to cars

WE felt this was an incredibly atmospheric photograph of a Bolton town centre street we have all walked down.It is hard to imagine it filled with the sort of vehicles we see here and the public transport that used to travel around not only the town centre

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PICTURES: Reception class at St Peter and St Paul’s RC school, Bolton

This year we have relaunched our popular first class feature. Our photographers will be taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News. Here are pictures of St Peter and

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PICTURES: New reception class at St John's

OUR popular First Class feature continues with youngsters from St John's RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, as they line up for the camera. Our photographers taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish

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PICTURES: Reception class at St Catherine's Primary School

THIS year we have re-launched our popular First Class feature. Our photographers will be taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News and online. Here are pictures

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PICTURES: Harwood Meadows reception class

THIS year we have re-launched our popular First Class feature. Our photographers will be taking pictures of reception class children who have just started school, then we will publish their pictures in The Bolton News and online. Today we launch

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Sawn-off shotgun raider pleads guilty

A ROBBER who was part of a gang which held up a supermarket with a gun has admitted his guilt.Jake Rouse, aged 22, of no fixed address, appeared at Bolton Crown Court via a video link from Forest Bank prison.He pleaded guilty to stealing cigarettes and

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Amir Khan's wife Faryal's emotional plea to reunite 'broken home'

AMIR Khan's wife has launched an emotional appeal to reunite her family, stating that her children 'do not deserve a broken home'. Faryal Khan took to Twitter last night as she looks to try and salvage her relationship with her boxer husband.

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Old Links and Harwood reach last four of Dunham Forest Trophy finals day

TWO Bolton golf clubs reached the last four of the prestigious Manchester and District Golf Alliance Dunham Forest Trophy.Old Links went all the way to the final, losing to Manchester Golf Club, while Harwood went out in the semi-finals.Finals day is

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There's no manual on how to be a Bad Seed says Nick Cave's drummer Jim Sclavunos

AFTER more than 20 years behind the drums with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Jim Sclavunos is in a unique position to assess what it is that is just so special about the band.The dark, brooding songs and the powerful, threatening musical accompaniments

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Friendship is the key to our success says Wolf Alice guitarist Joff Oddie

THERE are four people having a lot of fun in Wolf Alice and their searing new single, Yuk Foo, two minutes and four seconds of rampaging rock and roll, is a booming transmitter of sonic sound.“It definitely reflects our angry side, but we didn’t go out

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Suzanne Vega - keeping things in perspective as she gets set to bring two classic albums to Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

SUZANNE Vega will be sharing her musical life with fans when she comes to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall next weekend.For in the show, she will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her album Solitude Standing and the 25th anniversary of 99.9F by performing

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House damaged after chip pan fire

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a chip pan fire at sheltered housing in Little Lever.Crews from Bolton Central and Whitefield were called to The Haven at around 8pm on Wednesday to reports of the blaze.Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the

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Bolton band go 'old school' with next release

A BAND of Bolton indie-rockers have gone old school with their latest release.The Jade Assembly is set to bring out their next single on limited edition 7" vinyl.Got My Star will be available for pre-order on October 2 and officially released four

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Lots of deaths and a visit by the devil are a good night out in Bolton

THE devil will be visiting a town centre church while bodies are popping up all over the place in Tyldesley next week.On any other day these events would sound apocalyptic but they are just a regular night out for the local drama scene with two societies

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Bolton jazz night celebrates a year of big tunes

A POPULAR night of music is celebrating 12 months of foot-tapping tunes in the town.For the past year Jazz at Harvey's has brought some of the biggest and brightest names in jazz to Bolton for a series of seasonal music nights.It will celebrate its

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Bolton down De La Salle, Franks to prop star James

AFTER grinding out a hard-fought win on Saturday, Bolton are on course to make their home ground as inhospitable as possible. Bolton chalked up their third home victory in all competitions on Saturday, overcoming De La Salle 23-17 at Avenue Street

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Mixed emotions of poet who was hurled into global spotlight after arena terror attack

POET Tony Walsh found global fame when the world's cameras turned on Manchester after the arena terror attack. It's a tragic irony that is not lost on a writer who has been plying his literary trade for the past seven years. "I have very mixed

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VIDEO: Why pupils were given the chance to step inside a giant inflatable brain

PRIMARY school children had the chance to take a trip inside a giant inflatable brain as they learned that their grey matter matters. New mental health service Healthy Minds UK visited St Peter’s CE Primary School in Farnworth to explain to pupils

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BAFTA films and big screen names in town for first day of film festival

THE spotlight turned on Bolton yesterday for the first of a two-day celebration of film.Bolton Film Festival kicked off its inaugural event with a showcase of some of the best short films from Bolton and beyond.The Light Cinema is at the heart of the

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Labour row erupts over tax scandal councillor, as two party officials are ousted

A ROW has erupted within the Bolton Labour Party over a councillor who was at the centre of a town hall tax scandal. Party sources have revealed that Cllr Ismail Ibrahim, who was exposed last year for not paying his council tax on time twice, failed

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Play area improvements wanted near controversial 98-home development

QUESTIONS have been raised asking why a 'tired' playground close to the Last Drop Village development will not be upgraded to cater for the increased number of children.Jones Homes gained permission for the 98-dwelling build at the hotel and spa

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BOLTON UNITED HARRIERS: Junior girls relay teams perform well at Sportcity

MANCHESTER'S Sportcity was once again the setting for the Northern Athletics 6-Stage, 4-Stage and 3-Stage relays – the regional road championships – with Bolton United Harriers well represented.Post-race disqualifications seemed to be a prominent

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Will you join the Happy Walk organised by wife of brave cancer battler?

THE wife of a man battling prostate cancer is determined to keep a smile on people’s faces as she looks to repeat the success of an event she organised last year.Tony McNulty, from Heaton, was diagnosed with the disease in 2015 and underwent chemotherapy

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Knife wielding off-licence robber with 56 previous offences jailed

A SHOPKEEPER’S attempts to prevent a thief repeatedly taking alcohol ended when the shoplifter produced a knife.Hoan Van Dinh, who has run California Wines in Tonge Moor Road, Bolton for 14 years, was repeatedly targeted by thief David Toole.At Bolton

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Danger roads are 'an accident waiting to happen'

WORRIED residents have urged Bolton Council to put new safety measures in place on dangerous roads in Horwich. Concerns were raised once again at the Two Towns area forum on Tuesday about an accident blackspot in Green Lane, where an 82-year-old

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Vacuum cleaner, brown leather sofa and suitcase dumped in unusual location

A VACUUM cleaner, a brown leather sofa and a suitcase are among the items ditched along a narrow road. Fly-tippers have also left bin bags, carpets, tiles and other assorted rubbish strewn along Slack Fold Lane. The lane, which is known as

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Free activities on offer at leisure centre fun day to celebrate £70k upgrade

A FUN day to celebrate the £70,000 refurbishment of a leisure centre takes place this weekend.Bolton Council and Bolton Community Leisure Trust are holding the event at Leverhulme Leisure Centre, in Long Lane, on Saturday.The fun begins at 9.30am with

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Up to 20 taxis targeted in spate of break-ins

TAXI drivers are being warned after a spate of break-ins to vehicles across Bolton. Vehicles have been hit in areas including Deane, Great Lever and Heaton over the past ten days. Taxi driver Omar Akhtar is one of the drivers who has been hit

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Just 2 days to go until popular scarecrow festival

THERE are just two days to go until this year’s Kearsley Scarecrow Festival.The event, now in its third year, takes place on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and dusk.There will be 136 scarecrows on display around the Kearsley area.Event guides and maps

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HORWICH RMI HARRIERS: Mixed bag as seniors suffer disappointment

THERE were mixed results for Horwich at the road relays in Manchester last weekend.While there was more success for the juniors at Sportcity on Sunday, the senior team, despite some excellent individual times, returned home disappointed, being one of

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LOSTOCK AC: Quintet storm home in Lancaster Castle 10k

A TEAM of five Lostock AC green vests headed north on Sunday for the annual Lancaster Castle 10k.On the flat 'out and back' route starting and finishing at Lancaster Castle, Jonathan Cosgrove was not only the first Lostocker home in a time of

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BURNDEN ROAD RUNNERS: McLellan shines in women's half marathon

BURNDEN’S Liz McLellan was fifth in the women’s event at the English Half Marathon at Warrington and third F40 with a superb time of 1hr 30mins 37secs.She was one of six club members who travelled to Cheshire for the popular event with Ben Knight the

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Greek-influenced restaurant reveals opening date

A GREEK-influenced high street restaurant will be throwing open its doors next week.The Kitchen in Market Street, Westhoughton, will be opening on Thursday, September 28, at a former dry cleaners.The restaurant, which will serve 'modern comfort food

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There is good care for the elderly

I READ with interest and dismay your article concerning the “appalling” quality of care provided to older residents of Bolton for both council paid and private paid services. I am co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care in Bolton. We have been providing

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Draw up plan to end austerity measures

MANY Bolton TUC members actively canvassed for the Labour Party in the recent General Election.The local Labour council has presided over savage public expenditure cuts since 2010.The fact that these resulted from Tory cuts to local authority budgets

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Welcome to world of clothes – perfect for children!

A married couple, who have run a nursery in Bolton for over 30 years, have joined forces with a leading children’s designer to create the unthinkable; kid-proof clothing!Phillip and Tina Knight, who own and manage Wells House Kindergarten in Radcliffe

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New pasty shop to open tomorrow - and the first 250 customers get a free treat

CARRS Pasties brand new bakery shop opens its doors tomorrow. The firm has moved its bakery in Manchester Road to a refurbished site opposite, which features a car park. Doors open at 10am and the first 250 customers at the till get a voucher

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Parkinson has faith Wanderers will get it right in front of goal

TIME is not on Phil Parkinson’s side as he strives to avoid setting a new club record this weekend.Wanderers extended their goalless streak to five matches with Tuesday night’s 3-0 defeat at West Ham in the Carabao Cup.They have never gone six games without

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REVEALED: Stunning first images of £1 billion vision for town centre

THE stunning first images of a planned £1 billion transformation of Bolton town centre have been revealed. The masterplan contains proposals to redevelop the town centre by creating 1,800 new homes, 7,400 new jobs and generating economic activity

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Parkinson orders rest and relaxation for Wanderers

WANDERERS were recharging their batteries from the moment they left the London Stadium on Tuesday night, with Phil Parkinson saying rest and recuperation is now key to success against Brentford.Although the Whites boss made seven changes in defeat at