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Calls to move dangerous pole (Bolton News)

8:47am Mon 8 Mar 10

A POLE which councillors claim is a danger to pedestrians will cost £10,000 to move, a town council was told.

Joiner sentenced over stolen goods (Bolton News)

2:02pm Sat 6 Mar 10

A JOINER who was struggling to make ends meet during the recession knowingly bought stolen goods, a court heard.

Possible planning cutbacks worrying town councillors (Bolton News)

12:03pm Wed 3 Mar 10

TOWN councils fear democracy could be harmed if planning officers stop attending meetings due to cutbacks.

Town’s city status is on the agenda (Bolton News)

6:32am Wed 3 Mar 10

BOLTON’S bid for city status will be discussed by councillors tonight.

Cash for swimming and a rock school (Bolton News)

3:02pm Tue 2 Mar 10

A ROCK school, carnival performance and a special card loaded with cash which can be spent on swimming or keeping ...

Honoured for loyal service (Bolton News)

11:02am Tue 2 Mar 10

HOSPICE staff have been honoured for their dedication to caring for people with life-limiting illnesses.

Road repairs costing millions to start in Bolton (Bolton News)

6:02am Sun 28 Feb 10

MILLIONS of pounds worth of work to repair Bolton’s crumbling road network will start tomorrow.

Soldier inspired to paint after brush with death (Bolton News)

11:02am Thu 25 Feb 10

TERRY Brunton’s difficult pregnancy almost cost her her life — and that of her son.

Request to extend youth club nights (Bolton News)

9:48am Tue 16 Feb 10

A MOBILE youth club launched to help tackle anti-social behaviour could be on the streets more often after police ...

Planned tax rise less than expected (Bolton News)

9:02am Tue 16 Feb 10

A BETTER than expected rate of council tax collection has allowed town hall leaders to cut the increase in next ...