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Bolton News
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Suspected car thief tasered after crash
A DRIVER was arrested after fighting with police officers in Farnworth. read more
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Armed raid at hotel
TWO armed robbers threatened staff with an axe and a knife in a raid at a hotel in Bolton town centre. read more
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Youth charity branches out
A YOUTH charity set up to get teenagers off the streets of Farnworth has opened a second centre in Bolton to cope with demand. read more
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‘Carers shouted and swore at crying client’
A VULNERABLE woman was heard crying out while her care worker poured water on her head and swore at her, a court heard. read more
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Appeal to find more foster parents in town
FOSTER carers are urgently needed in the town, Bolton Council has said. read more
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M&S will open its doors on Boxing Day
ONE of Bolton’s most recognisable town centre shops is to open on Boxing Day for the first time in more than 100 years of trading. read more
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Paralympic ace’s role in opening spectacular
BOLTON’S most prolific athlete is to star in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. read more
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End of an era after Kathy’s 50 years of animal magic
IN her 50 years with Bolton’s RSPCA branch, Kathy Kay has helped all kinds of animals — from horses to squirrel monkeys. read more
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No greater honour, says new mayor
THE next Mayor of Bolton will be inaugurated tomorrow. read more
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Arson probe into blaze which could have killed firefighters
AN explosion which injured and almost killed four firefighters is being treated as arson by police. read more
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Laura to star in Torch concert
X FACTOR star Laura White is set to perform in her hometown’s Olympic Torch celebration concert. read more
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Police appeal after armed raid at shop
POLICE are appealing for information about two men who used a stolen orange motorbike to flee from a robbery. read more
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MP backs storytelling scheme
A NATIONAL campaign which claims storytelling can improve children’s literacy has won the backing of Bolton South East MP, Yasmin Qureshi. read more
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Olympic ace says ‘back our torch bearers’
FOUR-TIME Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy is urging Bolton residents to take to the streets when the Olympic torch comes to town. read more
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Down - but town will survive Wanderers’ relegation blow
ANALYSTS last night put on a brave face as they attempted to count the far-reaching cost of Bolton Wanderers being relegated from the Premier League. read more
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Students angry over degree course axing
STUDENTS on a course at the University of Bolton are protesting to faculty heads after they were told that their course was to be closed. read more
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Agnes celebrates a century
AGNES Wright had a special surprise when the Mayor of Bolton turned up for her 100th birthday celebrations. read more
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Get on your bikes for a fun ride, says ex-Blue Peter star
FORMER Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones is encouraging people to get on their bikes. read more
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Cannabis producer is spared jail
A CANNABIS grower who was caught when his farm caught fire has avoided a jail sentence. read more
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Pets fostering service receives a cash boost
A CHARITY providing a fostering service for pets is to receive a £10,500 grant. ONE of Bolton’s most recognisable town centre shops is to open on Boxing Day for the first time in more than 100 years of trading. read more
