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Pupils aiming for success in a new business partnership

in business: Back from left, Mark Davis from Sigma, Wendy Webster, design manager, Sally Haworth, enterprise manager and Ian Carter, governors chairman. Front: Jay Patel, Alexandra Gojkouits, Charlotte Dowling and Shoaib Hussain

4:00pm Monday 22nd June 2009

YOUNG people at Smithills School have designs on success in the cut-throat world of advertising and marketing.

Children’s centres to open in all districts

PLAY TIME: Amy Mulvaney with her children, Kayden and Lela, at the Orchards Children’s Centre in Farnworth

1:40pm Friday 8th May 2009

A CHILDREN’S Centre will be operating in every part of the borough within the next 12 months to ensure youngsters in Bolton have the very best start in the life.

Town praised by minister for schools

3:20pm Tuesday 28th April 2009

SCHOOLS minister Jim Knight has praised Bolton Council’s policy of providing free school meals for all reception class children.

What a Gok shock!

PEGGED OUT: Barbara Taylor rediscovers some of her tops and dresses as a television crew captures the excitement

12:10pm Tuesday 28th April 2009

FASHION guru Gok Wan swanned into the Market Place in Bolton yesterday in a bid to reform shopaholic Barbara Taylor.

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Easter egg hunt fun in park

Lydia Blackburn equipped for the hunt in Moss Bank Park

11:30am Tuesday 14th April 2009

FAMILIES flocked to Moss Bank Park to take part in an Easter egg hunt.

Seventh top brass win for school

7:00am Thursday 9th April 2009

YOUNG musicians from Smithills School Senior Brass Band have triumphed for the SEVENTH year running in a prestigious competition.

Winter walk in park

10:10am Monday 12th January 2009

WALKERS can join the rangers for a winter stroll in Moss Bank Park, Smithills, on Sunday, February 8.

Police on song at carol service

Chief Supt Dave Lea and senior officers join the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton, Cllr Anthony Connell and Mrs Maureen Connell at the carol service

8:00am Tuesday 9th December 2008

HUNDREDS of people packed into Bolton Parish Church for the Bolton Police Divisional Carol Service last night.

Bolton bakers help keep pupils safe in the dark

Bakers help keep pupils safe in the dark

9:40am Monday 8th December 2008

YOUNGSTERS will stay safe by being seen.

Bolton parents tribute to 'caring, music-loving' son

Tyler: He was a typical lad and a very loving son

1:24pm Tuesday 18th November 2008

The heartbroken parents of a Bolton schoolboy who was found dead at his home have paid tribute to their caring, music-loving son.

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