In brief

Bolton Symphony Orchestra

A fanfare for astronauts

Local bands nightclub event to raise money for Children in Need

The application was discussed by Blackrod Town Council at the Public Library, Church Street, Blackrod PIC: Google Maps

The application was discussed by Blackrod Town Council at the Public Library, Church Street, Blackrod PIC: Google Maps

Town councillors' 'no comment' on bid to install new hand rail

PIES: Christmas shoppers can now refuel in festive fashion courtey's of the town's local bakery

PIES: Christmas shoppers can now refuel in festive fashion courtey's of the town's local bakery

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Bolton bakery's mince pies are a sure sign that Christmas is nearly here

IDOL: Tracey Parsons with her musical idol, Jason Donovan, at The Lowry

IDOL: Tracey Parsons with her musical idol, Jason Donovan, at The Lowry

Bolton music fan meets her pop idol

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Join in the three week Easter egg hunt in Harwood

Get your Easter bonnet ready for Ainsworth Spring Fair

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Boltonians asked to go down memory lane for oral history project

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Boltonians asked to go down memory lane for oral history project

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Jigsaw Festival fun at Harwood Methodist church

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From imperial purple to denim blue

The Balkan Ten is the theme of Bolton RSPB local group's Thursday meeting (52180190)

The Balkan Ten is the theme of Bolton RSPB local group's Thursday meeting (52180190)

Bolton birdwatchers hear about the Balkan Ten

Packed train at Bolton Station

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Packed train at Bolton Station

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'Technical fault' to blame for Bolton rail delays

FESTIVE: Last year's Christmas jumper day at The Bolton News

FESTIVE: Last year's Christmas jumper day at The Bolton News

Dig out your best festive gear for Christmas jumper day in Bolton

CRASH: Damage to Ashley's bike after the collision in Bolton

CRASH: Damage to Ashley's bike after the collision in Bolton

Crash motorcyclist says he's 'lucky to be with family' after Bolton collision

AFTER: Elizabeth sports her new 'do' following a trip to the hairdressers

AFTER: Elizabeth sports her new 'do' following a trip to the hairdressers

Westhoughton school pupil's hair cuttings will become wigs for children with cancer

LOST: Breightmet dog, Patch

LOST: Breightmet dog, Patch

Can you help find missing Breightmet dog, Patch?

Help find missing Breightmet cat, Luna

Help find missing Breightmet cat, Luna

Help find missing Breightmet cat, Luna

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Father Christmas to feature at Horwich church fair

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Fun and games at St Chad's Christmas fair this month

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Prizes galore at Bradshaw charity night this month

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Victory pub evening to showcase Bolton's talented musical youth

Join the Halloween parade at Middlebrook

Join the Halloween parade at Middlebrook

Join the Halloween parade at Middlebrook

CLUTTER: Your household clutter may not be on this scale, but Channel 4 may still want you for a new programme about doing away with possessions

CLUTTER: Your household clutter may not be on this scale, but Channel 4 may still want you for a new programme about doing away with possessions

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Households in Bolton invited to ditch their clutter for new Channel 4 programme

Emma Michie's Facebook grape warning that has been seen by more than 30 million people

Emma Michie's Facebook grape warning that has been seen by more than 30 million people

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This mum's grape warning could save your child's life

Top brass to play at Bolton concert

Top brass to play at Bolton concert

Top brass to play at Bolton concert

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CreateBolton to hold ladies' fashion show

Customers in Westhoughton left without water thanks to burst water main

Customers in Westhoughton left without water thanks to burst water main

Customers in Westhoughton left without water thanks to burst water main

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Birdwatching in the Far East

Support Abbie's Macmillan coffee morning in Tonge Moor

Support Abbie's Macmillan coffee morning in Tonge Moor

Support Abbie's Macmillan coffee morning in Tonge Moor

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Foot-tapping night out with the Travellin Strings at AstleyBridge

Fun for all the family

Fun for all the family

Fun for all the family

Help for Heroes fun day date change

Help for Heroes fun day date change

Help for Heroes fun day date change

52-year-old arson accused woman to appear in court

52-year-old arson accused woman to appear in court

52-year-old arson accused woman to appear in court

HEARING: Bolton Magistrates Court

HEARING: Bolton Magistrates Court

Pensioner admits exposing himself in Bolton

Garden party at Farnworth sheltered housing complex

Garden party at Farnworth sheltered housing complex

Garden party at Farnworth sheltered housing complex

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Two wanted suspects arrested

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Bolton Parish Church open day

TK Maxx. Picture: Google Maps

TK Maxx. Picture: Google Maps

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Man 'damaged 10 T-shirts while performing sex act' in TK Maxx

RIDE: Classic BMX enthusiasts line up for their ride through Bury and Radcliffe

RIDE: Classic BMX enthusiasts line up for their ride through Bury and Radcliffe

Old school BMX lovers take to the streets in Radcliffe

ATTACK: Vinny Green was attacked in Bolton town centre and now needs an operation to remove a blood clot on his brain

ATTACK: Vinny Green was attacked in Bolton town centre and now needs an operation to remove a blood clot on his brain

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Homeless man beaten with baseball bats by thugs and left for dead in Bolton town centre

The police cordon at the scene of the alleged rape, near the junction of Park Street and Rawson Street, Farnworth

The police cordon at the scene of the alleged rape, near the junction of Park Street and Rawson Street, Farnworth

Man charged with Farnworth rape

Turton High School

Turton High School

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Thief steals cash box from Turton High School

Badly Drawn Boy

Badly Drawn Boy

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Badly Drawn Boy tickets on sale today

The Royal Bolton Hospital

The Royal Bolton Hospital

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Hospital misses A&E waiting times and cancelled operation targets

Moses Gate Country Park

Moses Gate Country Park

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13-year-old boy falls 20ft from tree swing in Moses Gate Country Park

Bolton Magistrates Court

Bolton Magistrates Court

Man admits assault and refusing to hand over a railway ticket for inspection

Bolton Magistrates Court

Bolton Magistrates Court

Thief who stole charity money remanded in custody

Bolton Magistrates Court

Bolton Magistrates Court

Suspended prison sentence for man who assaulted a woman on Christmas Eve

The Chase star Anne Hegerty, who will be opening the new function room at Smithills and Heaton Conservative Club

The Chase star Anne Hegerty, who will be opening the new function room at Smithills and Heaton Conservative Club

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TV quiz star to open new Bolton club room

Youths set fire to bins in Farnworth

Youths set fire to bins in Farnworth

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Youths set fire to bins in Farnworth

Peter Kay and Sian Gibson in Car Share

Peter Kay and Sian Gibson in Car Share

Revealed: How you can watch Peter Kay’s new comedy Car Share online before it's on TV

Labour leader Ed Miliband

Labour leader Ed Miliband

General Election 2015

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More powers for Bolton if Labour win, claims Ed Miliband

Atherton train station

Atherton train station

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Train death man named