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The report will be discussed at Bolton Town Hall Image: Newsquest

Council cuts includes dimming street lights and four-weekly bin collections

The fence is next to Cheriton Drive

Homeowner allowed to keep fence after planning blunder by Town Hall bosses

Mark Lattimer downloaded indecent images of children

Man found with 'wealth of indecent images' of children as young as three

Damning inspection of boarding school finds ‘bird faecal matter in pupils’ bedrooms’

Damning inspection of boarding school finds ‘bird faecal matter in pupils’ bedrooms’

Beautiful winter scene taken by Suzanne Taylor

Temperatures set to plummet in Bolton-we ask The Met Office whether it will snow here

Tottington High School

Parent speaks out over daughter's suffering at school after toilet rule change

Julie Hackley with her husband and two children

Family left out of pocket for weeks after online delivery shop ruined

Bolton MP to meet parents who have 'no options' following after school club closure

Working parent fears having to change children's school after club folds

The report will be discussed at Bolton Town Hall

'Unlawful' failure by Town Hall officers to refund cash to be put before council

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Nothing is too much for staff at one of Bolton top performing schools

Nothing is too much for pupils at one of Bolton top performing schools

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The Meadowcroft Farm, Edgworth, barn

Moorland village barn set to become holiday lets

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Traffic updates this morning on busy motorway routes

Ryan Yates at the charity ball

How you can help Bolton's veterans adapt to life in town

Wanderers latest

Wanderers enjoying Paris romance - but no talk of permanent deal for now

'They want to be remembered' - Wanderers want to be history boys, says Evatt

MATCH REPORT: Wanderers exit FA Youth Cup after Derby defeat

Bolton Wanderers U18 1-4 Derby County - FA Youth Cup RECAP

BIG MATCH PREVIEW: More records beckon for Wanderers at Oxford United

TEAM NEWS: Wanderers face call on wing-back Randell Williams at Oxford

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Cabinet member for stronger communities Cllr Rabiya Jiva, Mayor of Bolton Cllr Mohammed Ayub, leader of Bolton Council Cllr Nick Peel, chief executive Sue Johnson

Powerful pledge to 'end violence against women and girls' made in Bolton

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The lights have been put up around Horwich

Town's 'in-house' Christmas lights 'looks miles better' and saves £2K

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A Bee Network bus in Bolton

New 'tracking function' could be coming to new Bolton Bee Network buses

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Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra

Feast of Christmas music coming to town with festive concert

Demolition work in Radcliffe is underway

Spades hit the ground as transformation of town centre gathers pace

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Wanderers' community charity will support young people with Amazon donation

An AAA scan being carried out

Bolton men urged to get tested for lesser-know condition and it could save their life

FILE PICTURE: A symbol of a 1970's childhood, a Chopper Bike

Bolton man on TV show to have iconic 1970s bike repaired

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Cardwells Estate agents

Families can drop presents off to estate agent for disadvantaged children

Healthy alternative cafe is looking for a new buyer after six years

NatWest has launched a board game to help people recognise scams

NatWest launches board game to educate people about scams (you can play in store)

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UPDATES: Emergency services at the scene of large fire

RECAP: Emergency services at the scene of large fire at restaurant

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a restaurant

More than 20 firefighters remain on scene after huge fire at restaurant

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Businesses could be evicted from Atlas Mill due to planning breaches

Businesses could be turfed out of mill after planning bosses serve enforcement notice

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Firefighters recognised in special ceremony for 'outstanding contribution'

67 fire service staff recognised in special ceremony for 'outstanding contribution'

Beaver Moon by Cheryl Bongiovi

Stunning photographs capture tonight's Beaver Moon in the night sky above Bolton

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Actor Mikey North, best known for his role as Gary Windass in the ITV soap, visited Curley’s at the weekend PIC: Helen Kershaw

Corrie star heads to Horwich to buy Christmas tree from family-run business

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JUST ANNOUNCED Three more headliners announced for Lytham Festival 2024 - see who's in line-up

Andy Burnham and Claire Axon

Fight to install potentially life-saving equipment in town centre continues

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PD Zeus helped track a stolen car

'New recruit' police dog helps track down stolen car

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A Range Rover parked near one of the schools

Police could move to 'enforcement stage' to deal with school parking problems

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Emergency services were called to Harrowby Street in Farnworth

Emergency services called out to suspected 'motorbike' incident

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The police operation was carried out over two nights

Arrests made and cars seized over two night crackdown

The motorbike was found abandoned by police

'Stolen' motorbike found by police

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Sport

Paris Maghoma has scored four times in the last seven games at Wanderers

Wanderers enjoying Paris romance - but no talk of permanent deal for now

Gethin Jones and Dion Charles celebrate the fourth goal in Saturday's romp against Exeter City

'They want to be remembered' - Wanderers want to be history boys, says Evatt

Daeshon Lawrence was on target for the young Whites

MATCH REPORT: Wanderers exit FA Youth Cup after Derby defeat

FA YOUTH CUP LIVE: Bolton Wanderers U18 v Derby County

Bolton Wanderers U18 1-4 Derby County - FA Youth Cup RECAP

The Big Match Preview - Oxford United v Bolton Wanderers

BIG MATCH PREVIEW: More records beckon for Wanderers at Oxford United

Randell Williams has been suffering with tendinopathy - which has been aggravated by heavy training grounds

TEAM NEWS: Wanderers face call on wing-back Randell Williams at Oxford

Dan Nlundulu celebrates his first league goal of the season for Wanderers

'It's time to step it up again!' - Evatt wants more after seven-goal Exeter rout

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National Sport

A Statue paying tribute to Francis Lee, Colin Bell and Mike Summerbee of Manchester City at The Etihad Stadium on November 28, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tom Barton/Manchester City FC)

Man City unveil statue of club greats Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell and Francis Lee

Nottingham Forest’s City Ground (Tim Goode/PA).

Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game

Arsenal’s Thomas Partey (John Walton/PA)

Football rumours: Juventus eyeing swoop for Thomas Partey

Jamie Vardy broke the goalscoring record on this day in 2015 (Mike Egerton/PA)

On this day in 2015: Jamie Vardy scores in 11th game in a row

Chicago Bears place-kicker Cairo Santos celebrates with guard Lucas Patrick (Abbie Parr/AP)

Chicago Bears end their losing run against Minnesota Vikings

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A Palestinian woman checks fruit in Gaza City which has been devastated by Israeli bombing (Mohammed Hajjar/AP)

Israeli campaign in southern Gaza must be ‘carefully thought through’ – US

The latest A&E waiting times figures show little change from the previous week (Jeff Moore/PA)

A&E waiting times in Scotland stagnate, latest figures show

The public were keen to dispose of waste in a responsible and effective way, the Advertising Standards Authority said (Alamy/PA)

Watchdog urges advertisers to clarify ‘green’ household waste claims

A new book claims the monarchy is in crisis (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Kate ‘cold’ and William ‘snobbish’ to Meghan, new book on royal family claims

Imran Khan is serving a jail term (KM Chaudary/AP)

Imran Khan to face public trial on charges of revealing official secrets

The Civil Aviation Authority reviewed various aspects of the flight before granting an operating permit (Alamy/PA)

Transport Secretary hails transatlantic flight using greener fuel

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Dancer Amy Dowden is on the cover of the December issue of Women’s Health UK (Mark Cant/Women’s Health UK/PA)

Strictly professional Amy Dowden: I’ve been dealt a difficult one

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