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As it happened: Andy Burnham's Question Time in Bolton
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Motorbike catches fire as new owner rides it home
A MOTORBIKE burst into flames as its new owner was riding it home. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Thicketford Road, Tonge Moor, this lunchtime and reported that the bike's owner had just purchased it. A crew from Bolton North fire
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Linda Thomas elected to succeed Cliff Morris as Bolton Council leader
LINDA Thomas will be the next leader of Bolton Council. The current deputy leader was chosen by fellow Labour members at a meeting tonight to succeed Cliff Morris after he steps down on December 31. The Halliwell councillor will be formally
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Primary school league tables: Bolton results
THE best performing primary schools have been revealed as figures show the number of children in Bolton mastering the 3Rs has soared. The Department for Education has published its annual primary school 'league' tables detailing each school's results
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Four more people arrested over Prestwich shooting
FOUR people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Prestwich. Earlier today, police arrested two men, aged 28 and 23, on suspicion of attempted murder and two women, aged 30 and 20, on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. This is in
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As it happened: Bolton Council planning meeting
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Christmas Jumper Day 2017 - Your Pictures
THE finest festive knitwear was proudly on display around the town as people supported Bolton Hospice’s Jolly Jumper Day. Today it's officially Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children, and we want to see your best threads. Staff at
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SK Performance Cars salesman sentenced for fraud after Bentley and Audi purchases
A SALESMAN lied to the owners of high-performance cars while his company pocketed thousands of pounds of their cash. Andrew Eastwood worked as one of three salesmen for Bridgeman Street, Great Lever, based SK Performance Cars, in 2015. The
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Virgin Money’s Christmas selection box collection for homeless
BOLTON’S Virgin Money Store is helping to create festive cheer this Christmas by collecting selection boxes and other food and clothing items for homeless charity Emmaus. Emmaus provides a home and work for up to 20 people in Bolton, and hundreds
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Walkden house fire: Third person appears in court charged with murder of four children
A THIRD person has appeared in court charged with murdering four children who died in a house fire. David Worrall, aged 25, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with four counts of murder, three counts of attempt
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Andy Burnham to hold question time in Bolton today - Here's how you can tune in
ANDY Burnham will be answering questions from the people of Bolton at an event today. The Greater Manchester Mayor will be at the Victoria Hall in Knowsley Street for his latest public question time session. Residents were urged to send in
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Rail delays after man falls in on train
TRAINS towards Bolton faced delays after a man fell ill. A passenger became unwell when he boarded a train at Salford Central at around 5pm yesterday, December 14.The service was travelling to Clitheroe through Bolton and was significantly delayed while
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Larger sentence to stop animal cruelty MP says
BOLTON MP Sir David Crausby is encouraging residents to get involved with a government consultation to prevent animal cruelty.A long time campaigner for animal rights and welfare, the Bolton North East MP is urging people to support raising the maximum
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Walkden fire: Third person charged with murder after blaze that killed four children
A THIRD person has been charged with murder after a house fire in Walkden left four children dead. David Worrall, aged 25, of Worsley Avenue, Worsley has been charged with four counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder and one count of
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LOL line-up for Bolton's first comedy club in the Albert Halls
INTERNATIONAL names of comedy will be hoping to get Bolton laughing out loud.From this weekend a new club night is being launched to bring the best of stand up from around the UK and beyond.Comics will be finding a new home in the impressive surroundings
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Plans revealed for theatre to be built in Heaton Park
AFTER bringing colour and art to a North West park, a theatre company has announced plans to make sure the magic continues in the years to come.Feelgood Theatre Productions has become an established part of Heaton Park and last year pulled in audiences
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Pantomime is childsplay for Cinderella cast in Bolton
THERE ain't nothing like a Dame – and Bolton has got two in tow!St. Paul’s Players are doing a two for one on pantomime dames this month, and throwing in more than 40 children too.The massive cast of youngsters will provide the magic of dance and
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NOSTALGIA: What’s in the Queen’s bag?
THERE’S nothing like a cheeky surprise to get people talking.And one festive season a Queen had to contend with a cheeky puss and a rather smelly surprise.Putting on their best pantomime faces are the cast of St Bedes Amateur Dramatic Society.The team
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Shocking that 80 children in Bolton who will be homeless at Christmas
AS we look out of our windows at ice, snow and rain we can’t help but worry about the many people who do not have home of their own, especially those who are sleeping on our streets.It is shocking that we have a 60 per cent increase of families in temporary
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Shisha cafe plans for Bolton town centre
A NEW shisha cafe could be coming to Bolton town centre. A planning application has been submitted to turn a restaurant into a shisha cafe in Marsden Road, Bolton. Mr S Hussain of Dorking Close has applied to the council to change the
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Singer performs live from Winter Festival as Mike Sweeney broadcasts from Bolton
A MUSICIAN backed by an award-winning record producer was back in his hometown to perform in Bolton’s magical winter wonderland this week.Alex James Brierley, a 20-year-old from Horwich, was the guest on Mike Sweeney’s BBC Radio Manchester show, which
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Mum visits Vietnam to meet child whose life she helped transform
A MUM flew out to meet a child whose lives she had helped transform. Nicola King, from Egerton travelled with her husband Sam to the city of Quang Ngai on the East coast of Vietnam to visit 13-year-old Dinh, who she has been sponsoring through
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Young boy's dreams of walking are shattered by agonising skin condition - but here's how YOU can make his Christmas special
A YOUNG boy's dreams of walking have been shattered . . . but his family say Christmas greetings will help to ease the blow. Rhys Williams has been battling a life-limiting and agonising skin condition since he was born. The toll of the illness
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Local Charities Day will celebrate Bolton volunteers
THE efforts throughout the year by community volunteers and charities in Bolton and its surrounds will be celebrated on Friday. The event will showcase the national event Local Charities Day, which will highlight the work of small charities that
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HORWICH RMI HARRIERS: Juniors on form again in Mid Lancs cross country
HORWICH juniors continued to shine this week with more cross-country success at Leigh Sports Village.After a fine performance in the thick mud at Marls Pits a week earlier, they took part in the Mid Lancs Cross Country League event on a flatter course.Star
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Planned 38-home Westhoughton mill development 'needs better access' says town council
A PROPOSED 38-home regeneration of a derelict mill site has been recommended for approval — but councillors want to see changes to the planned access.The Wiggett Construction Group submitted plans to redevelop the old Perseverance Mill in Bolton Road,
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Nursery school outstanding for the third time
CHILDREN from Grosvenor Nursery School shine, according to a local primary school headteacher — so it's not surprising that it has been graded outstanding by Ofsted for the THIRD time. The school on the border of Kearsley and Farnworth received
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Wedding venue defends decision to cut down dozens of trees
A WEDDING venue has defended its decision to cut down dozens of trees. Nearby residents raised concerns after seeing the trees chopped down around the 3D Centre, in Daubhill, and a new security fence erected without planning permission. However
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Axed bus services could return as Andy Burnham plans transport overhaul
A MAJOR transport overhaul could result in axed bus services being reinstated and other improvements designed to meet passengers’ needs.Andy Burnham outlined his vision for a fully integrated transport network across Greater Manchester.During a speech
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LOSTOCK AC: Burns braves the elements and the dark in Lake District
ON a weekend severely curtailed by the winter weather, Lostock AC's Ian Burns was one of 286 hardy souls to brave the elements to compete the Petzl Nightrunner race at Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.The Grizedale race is the second in the three-race
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BURNDEN ROAD RUNNERS: It's not so grim up north for Halwood
BURNDEN’S Lorraine Halwood completed her 37th marathon with a great run in difficult weather conditions along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall.She was third female finisher on the day at the It’s Grim Up North running event in a terrific time of
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Bolton Wanderers captain Darren Pratley a doubt for Burton Albion clash
DARREN Pratley could miss Wanderers’ crucial home clash with Burton Albion because of a knee injury.The club skipper has been unable to train this week with a knock picked up late in the victory over Barnsley nearly a fortnight ago.Heavily bandaged at
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Bolton Wanderers kept in dark for Middlesbrough FA Youth Cup clash
NICKY Spooner has got his young Wanderers used to playing under the bright lights in preparation for tonight’s FA Youth Cup tie at Middlesbrough.The Under-18s boss is keen to make a good showing in this year’s competition after a shock exit to Chester