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Boris Johnson was due to make an appearance in Bolton today

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Traders left devastated as Boris Johnson abandons visit to Bolton - here's what happened

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I'm A Celebrity final - this is what happened

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PICTURES: Santa kicks off festivities at Smithills Christmas Market

PICTURES: Wanderers fans at the home draw with Wimbledon

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IN PICTURES: Families enjoy festivities at Bolton's Winter Festival

Andy 'the Terminator' Whyment is favourite to win I'm a Celebrity

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Labour activist Owen Jones hit the campaign trail in Bolton

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Review

Fantastically cheeky fun with Ray Quinn and co in Aladdin

Man calls for cull on pigeons in Bolton town centre after being 'knocked for six'

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'Racism has no place in society' — man arrested after derby game

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Motorway slip road shut after M60 collision

Mobs of youths 'causing annoyance' sparks police response

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Andy Burnham: 'Take Bolton Metrolink promise with a pinch of salt'

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Vehicle recovered from trees after crash on M61

Five things to do in Bolton this week

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Northern will run its first Bolton trains on Boxing Day this year

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School mascot Brian the Lion shares inspirational selfie from space

Investigation over alleged racist abuse at Manchester derby

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Letter

"Metrolink promises are no promise at all"

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LETTER: Boris Johnson portrayed by the media

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Mayor of Bolton is still looking for town's unsung heroes

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5 reasons to see Aladdin pantomime at Bolton's Albert Halls

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LOOKING BACK

Remembering the 344 men who died in Pretoria Pit disaster

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Weekend recipe

Decadent scallop recipe that takes minutes to cook

LOOKING BACK

Step back into Christmas Seventies’ style - do you recognise anyone?

Travel Review

Sit back, relax and enjoy this perfect winter escape

Big interview

Craig Revel Horwood: 'I'll make your Christmas fab-u-lous'

Boris Johnson cancels trip to Westhoughton over 'security concerns'

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PICTURES: Winter Wonderland kicks off with ice rink reveal in Bolton

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New 20-storey tower will be a ‘blot’ on town centre landscape, says heritage trust

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School get go ahead from committee on latest plans including new play area

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Final fundraiser for community group that raised thousands to fight housing development

Man freed from overturned car after three-vehicle crash on M61

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Town centre studio flats get the green light after developer reaches compromise

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Mayor wants business boost across region

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Two men arrested after police car rammed during early morning chase

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Tory candidate hits out at Labour protestors 'who ruined' Boris Johnson visit

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Navy veteran builds all the furniture for his new cafe venture

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Man arrested after armed robbery at Tesco store

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Why are hundreds of local people taking their own lives?

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Crowds gather to say goodbye to ex-soldier

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Owner issued warning by police after two dogs attacked

'Eagle-eyed' passerby finds stolen vehicle after police appeal

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LOOKING BACK: Young artists brighten up school in 1996

LOOKING BACK

The day Bolton bandleader met jazz legend Count Basie

LETTER: Disappointed by Diamond buses

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Letter

LETTER: Questions need answering over Bolton's regeneration plans

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LOOKING BACK

What a treat that was - the days when the circus came to Bolton

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Where to find five of the best Christmas markets in and around Bolton

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The unusual driving laws we didn't know we were breaking

Weekend walk

Brave the rain on this five-mile nature lovers' trek

Bolton's funniest road and place names - can you think of others?

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Events organiser goes solo

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Labour launch 20-point-plan to boost high street at Bolton's Cherry Moon cafe

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Times and dates for festive events at Crompton Place this Christmas

‘We just want answers’ say dead man’s family

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Bolton former parish priest appears in court over sexual abuse of young boys

Tragic ex-soldier, 29, took his own life after being 'let down' by the system

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Lorry held after company owes thousands in unpaid fines

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180 weapons seized during regional knife crime operation

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Pay £39 for same-day 'DIY doctors appointment' in Bolton

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Moment evil sex beast Joseph McCann was captured on CCTV in Morrisons

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Bolton's Winter Festival: Ice rink tickets and full list of Christmas events

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Convicted drug dealer drove at high speed with three-year-old son in car

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Police launch new appeal to solve mystery of Michael Peers' death after fatal blow

Bolton Wanderers is running a treasure hunt tomorrow — here's everything you need to know

Double gold for North West Ambulance Service's communications team

Joseph McCann GUILTY of rapes on cocaine and vodka-fuelled rampage

Car seized after drug driver takes police on chase

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Eco-friendly home in green belt falls flat for fifth time –but it's not over yet

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Bolton West candidates battle for votes at spirited hustings

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Christmas comes to Intu Trafford Centre

Latest Wanderers

PICTURES: Wanderers fans at the home draw with Wimbledon

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BIG MATCH VERDICT: Bolton Wanderers 2 AFC Wimbledon 2

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Second injury blow for Liam Bridcutt revealed at Wanderers

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MATCHDAY LIVE: Bolton Wanderers 2 AFC Wimbledon 2

MATCH REACTION: Bolton Wanderers 2 AFC Wimbledon 2

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MATCH REACTION: AFC Wimbledon boss questions added time

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Sport

Matt Parkinson keeps place in England squad for South Africa tour

"There's nowhere to hide" - Wanderers CEO on Football Ventures' first 100 days

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Blink and you'll miss them: Wanderers' 'one cap wonders'

Ex-Premier League keeper Pollitt becomes latest local lad to join Wanderers staff

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Bolton plans talks with Stoke over Thibaud Verlinden loan extension

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Wanderers' Team of the Decade - The Strikers

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Cavalry is on the horizon for the battle-weary Wanderers

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"Everybody tells me this is impossible" Keith Hill on Wanderers' survival battle

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James Faulkner returns for Lancashire's Vitality Blast campaign in 2020

FLASHBACK: Remembering old Church Road pals

Amir Khan's week of surprises is a big hit in Bolton

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More Wanderers administration details revealed in report

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Episode Nine: Wimbledon preview, Lincoln moaning and German laptop thieves

Wanderers' Team of the Decade - The Midfielders

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"We won't hide under the settee" - Keith Hill says Bolton will come out fighting

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HORWICH RMI HARRIERS: Charlotte seals her series triumph at Marl Pits

LOSTOCK AC: Hancock kicks off Christmas season at Wythenshawe

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National sport

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has his sights set on a top-four place

First career hat-trick for Joaquin as Betis beat Bilbao

I never had any doubts over Keita’s quality – Klopp

Forgotten man Riedewald impresses Palace boss Hodgson

Tottenham’s stadium set to stage next Joshua fight

Pep Guardiola admits City have fallen well below their usual high standards

Calvert-Lewin wants to earn right to make Everton number nine shirt his own

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Read more National sport

Columns & Blogs

Angela Kelly: New trick for dogs

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Angela Kelly: Still Strictly excited!

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Angela Kelly: What’s in a name?

Angela Kelly: Let's stretch our boundaries Bear Grylls style

Ian Savage: Quarter of your waking hours are spent on a mobile

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What's On/ Leisure

Travel Review

Sit back, relax and enjoy this perfect winter escape

Sit back, relax and enjoy Morocco’s best-kept secret

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REVIEW: Anything for Love – The Meat Loaf Story at the Palace Theatre, Manchester

TV's Rick Edwards looks at the science behind Danny Boyle’s hit film Sunshine

Discover foodie delights and cultural treats in the Balkans

Discover foodie delights and cultural treats in the Balkans

Folk band Fara’s festive fiddles come all the way from Orkney

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National news

Cory Booker says Democratic debate rules puts ‘elites’ and ‘money’ in control

Pubs’ fears over new drink-drive limit in Scotland unfounded, study finds

On the campaign trail on Monday

Storm force winds threaten UK as Atiyah brings gusts topping 70mph

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Avanti West Coast promises ‘big change’ for train customers

Less ‘junk news’ on Twitter but still shared widely on Facebook, research claims

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder of suspect in fatal stabbing of woman

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