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Concert goers caught up in Manchester Arena terror attack urged to share their horrific ordeal
CONCERT goers who were caught up in the devastating Manchester terror attack are being asked to share details of their horrific ordeal as part of an independent review into the incident. A number of young people and adults from Bolton were at the
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Paddy McGuinness avoids driving ban thanks to 'Mr Loophole' lawyer
TAKE Me Out star Paddy McGuinness beat a driving ban today - thanks to police and prosecution paperwork blunders exposed by the celebrity lawyer known as ''Mr Loophole''. The 44-year-old Bolton comedian had been booked over a year ago after his
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Devastated mother 'in total shock' after eldest son dies just five months after her youngest child
A MAN was found dead just five months after his baby sister had died, leaving the devastated family 'in total shock'. Anthony Freeman, aged 23, died in his flat at Muamba House in Duke Street on Wednesday, September 13. Officials at the hostel
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7 sky events taking place this month - and how to see them
Although usually associated with ghosts, pumpkins and free sweets, October is also a fantastic time for those who love watching the night sky. There are seven events that should provide some fantastic memories and pictures - including meteor showers
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REVEALED: Top 15 toys for Christmas 2017
IT may be more than two months away but toy shops are already vying for your hard-earned cash. Smyths Toys Superstores — which has branches in Bolton, Bury and Oldham — have revealed the toys they think will be on your little ones' Christmas lists
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PICTURES: New reception class at Blackshaw CP 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: New reception class at Thomasson Memorial 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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School meals among UK’s cheapest — is your child signed up?
FAMILIES are being urged to sign their children up for school meals in Bolton, which are amongst the most affordable in the country. The cost of a lunch for nursery and primary school children in years three to six is £1.40, making Bolton’s meals
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Car keys stolen from locker at gym
CAR keys were stolen from a locker at Bolton Arena. Police said that between 3.50pm and 4.50pm on Wednesday, September 20 unknown offenders entered the locker room, forced a locker open and stole car keys before taking the vehicle.
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Adults only: Voices and Lyrics at the Octagon theatre rounds off Bolton Pride 2017
IF you had imagined that an evening of live music and spoken word inspired from the LGBT community meant songs and poems by the likes of Bernstein and Auden, you would be wrong. But you could have been forgiven for making the assumption, if you
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KFC bringing one of its most successful sandwiches to UK – but is it really a sandwich?
SOCIAL media has gone into a frenzy over news KFC is bringing one of its most popular sandwiches to the UK. The Double Down has been on sale in the US since 2010 and, from Monday, you will be able to get your hands on one here. What is it and
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Missing teenager found safe and well
A TEENAGER who had been missing for almost a month has been found safe and well. Sadia Ahmed, aged 15, was reported missing from Bolton after she had last been seen in Great Lever at around 7pm on Tuesday, September 12. Police have now confirmed
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Man in life-threatening condition after Plodder Lane hit-and-run
A MAN is in a life-threatening condition after a crash where one driver fled the scene. As reported, a Vauxhall Astra and a Skoda Octavia collided at the junction of Plodder Lane and Harper Green Road, Farnworth at around 8.35pm on Sunday, October
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Dreams of hometown Ironman victory spurs on Bolton triathlete James Scott-Farrington
TRIATHLON enthusiast James Scott-Farrington dreams of one day winning Ironman UK after being inspired to take up the sport by his hometown event.The 22-year-old sports injury therapist, whose family home is on Chorley New Road, happened upon the race
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Horwich Thai boxer Charlotte Antoni to share Macron stage with world's elite at Yakkao super show.
RISING star Charlotte Antoni will fight on her biggest stage yet at the Macron Stadium next month.The 16-year-old Thai boxer will be on an elite bill at the Yakkao super show.Horwich fighter Antoni has been in stunning form this year, winning a string
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Colls’ rally almost brings a come-from-behind win
ATHERTON Collieries shared the spoils with old rivals Glossop North End in a 1-1 draw at the Kensite Stadium.The Evo-Stik First Division North fixture was the first Colls had played on Alder Street without the imposing Formby Hall watching over proceedings
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Ladybridge hit off-form Eagles for six in demolition derby
LADYBRIDGE'S superb start to the season continued as they caused something of an upset to make progress in the Lancashire FA Shield, hitting local rivals Eagley for six.The side currently leading the West Lancashire League Division Two were in irresistable
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Green light for new use of former bank
A FORMER bank will be converted into a new Bolton Hospice shop. Bolton Council has given the hospice the green light to transform the old HSBC branch in Hillview Road, Astley Bridge, into a replacement for its existing shop in Blackburn Road.
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Commuters hit by bus trouble as hundreds of drivers go on strike
HUNDREDS of bus drivers went on strike yesterday amid a dispute over pay.Unite union members picketed outside the First Bus depot in Great Lever, after rejecting recent pay offers from the company which they say were ‘way below the level of inflation’
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Tinnitus: How a groundbreaking book is helping identify the condition
A CHILDREN’S book with a difference is helping youngsters live with a difficult condition.Around one in 30 children experience troubles with tinnitus.Often described as a ‘ringing in the ears’, people who suffer from tinnitus hear a sound in their ear
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FLASHBACK: Did you play for Eagley Mills?
THIS week’s delve into The Bolton News picture archives has unearthed a photo from the Bolton Boys' Federation annual presentation night in May 1971. The picture shows former Bolton Wanderers player Paul Fletcher, left, handing over the Intermediate
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Outrage after disabled man is locked out of toilets at new bus station
A HORWICH man has criticised the new Bolton Interchange after he found himself locked out of the disabled toilets. Robert Dean, aged 77, had arrived at the bus station following a coach trip to Eastbourne at around 4.45pm on Sunday, September 24
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Will Mrs May be giving as much attention to the NHS as she is to Brexit?
OUR Prime Minister Theresa May is to be congratulated on her Florence Brexit speech. The government faces major challenges in the negotiations with the EU. Hopefully her speeches will have changed the climate for those very difficult talks which will
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Shortlist revealed for prestigious Bolton book award
THE issues facing young people today is the powerful theme running through this year's contenders for the prestigious 2018 Bolton Children's Fiction Award.The shortlist for the award, which is judged by schoolchildren, was revealed at a special
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Kittens abandoned under a bin in Crete arrive at new homes
TWO kittens left orphaned under a bin in Crete have arrived at their new homes in Bolton. A fundraising campaign was set up in June by Sarah McCallister, from Smithills, to find the cats new homes in the UK after her and her husband Ross encountered them
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Wanderers legend is tackling new fitness regime - at the age of 87!
A WANDERERS legend is tackling a new fitness regime – at the age of 87!Tommy Banks, a member of the Whites’ celebrated 1958 FA Cup winning side, has set up an exercise bike in his garage after having a pacemaker fitted two months ago.The plucky pensioner
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Number plates stolen from car
THE number plates of a car were stolen last month.It was parked in St Katherine's Drive, Blackrod, on September 11 between 6.15pm and 8.30pm when offenders approached the vehicle and took the front and back number plates.Anyone with information should
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University teams up with basketball club for second season
THE University of Bolton is teaming up basketball team Manchester Giants for a second season. As the Giants’ main sponsor, the university features on the team kit as well as fostering the partnership between its courses, students and the club. The university
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Hundreds of top ales on the menu as popular beer festival returns this week
BEER drinkers are in for a treat this week when a hugely popular festival returns.The Bolton Beer Festival, which is now in its 24th year, is being held at the Macron Stadium from Wednesday to Saturday.The event has become an institution in Bolton, attracting
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Jack's the lad as Bolton star gets first call-up
BOLTON-raised footballer Jack Harrison has been handed his first call-up to the England Under-21s.The 20-year-old brought up in Bromley Cross has been starring for MLS side New York City FC in America and been receiving rave reviews.Now his form for the
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BOLTON AT HOME SUNDAY LEAGUE: Wellington give Deane the boot in nine-goal thriller
RYAN Fielding bagged a hat-trick for Wellington FC as they edged out Deane FC 5-4 in Division Two's game of the day.Despite the weather restricting action to just four games in the Bolton at Home Sunday League, there was no shortage of excitement
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Young people walk out of the classroom to exercise their mind and body
PUPILS took a short break from the classroom to exercise their hearts and lungs as well as their brains, as part of a national exercise challenge.Children at The Valley Community School in Astley Bridge ran 1km or 1 mile around their school grounds, as
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It's time someone stood up about the attacks on our emergency service personnel
IS it not time that someone at the top stood up and spoke out about the attacks on fire crews who are bravely fighting fires and saving lives. Anyone who attacks them are causing a serious obstruction to the fire fighters carrying out their duties. They
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GARY RUSSELL: Zero tolerance on poor discipline is a major league objective
THE new 2017/18 Bolton, Bury and District Football League season is in full swing with fantastic games involving 650 teams, close on 10,000 players, coaches and committed referees. It is great to report the success of our summer season involving
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Little Lever's five-star show has boss Barnes beaming
LITTLE Lever kick-started their season with a big win at the weekend.Without a victory since the opening day of the Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division season, it finally came together as they thumped Rochdale St Clements 5-1.Manager Matt Barnes
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Daisy Hill's miserable run goes on
DAISY Hill suffered their fifth straight defeat on Saturday, though they made visitors St Helen’s Town sweat at the end.Managerless Daisy fought back from 3-0 down to 3-2 early in the second half, thanks to goals by Michael Gervin and Adam Owens.But Daisy
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'We were really worried, he was crying' - Heroic school friends talk widower, 79, down from bridge
THREE school friends have been hailed as heroes after talking a pensioner down from the side of a bridge. Turton School pupils Tegan Houghton, Macey Allred and Josh Greenwood noticed the 79-year-old man on the bridge in fields, known as the Jolly
