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police at the scene of a shooting in Great Lever. Picture by Phil Taylor.

Investigations continue as man remains in serious condition after shooting

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'You and my kids are my world' heartbreaking last text Bolton dad sent before falling from Thelwall Viaduct

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Ball rolling on £16m regeneration plans for district town centres across Bolton

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Abandoned car set alight

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Reverend bows out after 32 years at the heart of the community

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Determined developer revises 174-home plans

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VIDEO: Cannabis coffee will be sold in Horwich bar

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Phone scammers are emptying victim’s bank accounts — here's what you need to know

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Vigilante groups ‘make more work for police’ when tackling child abuse

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Hayfever warning as pollen count rises — here's what to do

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IT'S OFFICIAL! Bolton's health and care performance rated among best in country

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Send a thank you message for your child's primary school teacher

"Motivational and nurturing" mental health leader scoops top award

Bolton designer's 'Welcome to the Riviarea' celebrates beauty of Rivington

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Former bank building could be converted into new restaurant if plans go ahead

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Extra two weeks leave Bolton's Amazon reservists

Three new directors for Bolton law firm

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New family face at the helm for Bolton manufacturer

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REGIONAL Metal detectorist's amazing find

Warning after phone scammers empty victim’s bank accounts

Calls for developers to be banned from building 'tiny' homes

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Bolton's Victoria Derbyshire wears THE Zara dress that's become a viral summer trend

Care home raises hundreds for residents

Mathematician Alan Turing to feature on new £50 note

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On your marks, get set wash in this year's Bubble Rush

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Rethink needed on Burnham's 'diesel tax' plans

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PICTURES/VIDEO: Thousands turn out in force for spectacular Ironman

PICTURES: A massive gallery of super speedy images from Bolton Ironkids 2019

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PICTURES: All the action from the first Bolton Ironman 5K Night Run

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RECAP: IRONMAN UK 2019

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Bolton's historic connection to the Apollo Moon landings

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Quiet in the back row if you please

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COMMENT: What a fantastic weekend of Ironman

Five things to do in and around Bolton this week

No more baby Gemmas and Craigs? The names which could become extinct

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Puzzling picture has us all wondering

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Storm predictor Nathan is an inspiration

Ian Savage: We should call time on post-match press conferences

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Five of the best: Italian restaurants in and around Bolton

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Dr Wirin Bhatiani: How to stay safe over summer

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University student designs chair to stop 'manspreading'

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Police cordon pushed back as officers remain at the scene of Great Lever shooting

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£400k tobacco fraudster jailed on her birthday

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Elderly horse makes miraculous recovery after getting trapped in a ditch

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Weather forecast for Ironman UK

Mum furious after baby left in 'unfit' ant-infested house

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Tributes paid after the death of Bolton-born cricketing legend

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Updated

UPDATE: Man in hospital in 'targeted' shooting - massive police probe launched

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Diving club saved disabled man from 'rock bottom'

REGIONAL: Shopping centre evacuated amid gun scare

LOOKING BACK: Sing a little song for me at the Clarence Hotel on Bradshawgate

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Inspirational head teacher says au revoir after 12 years

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Dancing twins twirl their way top world championship titles

Bridge fall: Call to tackle ‘worrying’ lack of high barriers

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Five more flats planned at former town centre tax office taking total to 61

Bolton MP accuses government of wasting taxpayers cash

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Plans to convert historic pub dating back centuries into a new nursery welcomed

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LETTER: Where does MP stand on these issues?

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LETTER: On Boris Johnson

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Be inspired by Nick Cullen's Middle Eastern feast

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Teenager's innovative new business

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Pupils pitch ideas to transform old Pacer train carriages

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LOOKING BACK: The decade when old Bolton disappeared

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Shootings at industrial estate

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Teenager cleared of murdering schoolfriend

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Bolton firm fined £22k for making kebabs 'in a building site'

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Dramatic police chase ends in smash

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This is why you won't be able to smoke in Bolton town centre this weekend

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Motorway police stop car with 8 people on board - including two in the boot

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Arson attack on ransacked flat in the early hours

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Huge cannabis farm uncovered in drugs bust

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IRONMAN UK 2019: Races, road closures and entertainment — all you need to know

Latest Wanderers

Amir Khan targets Manny Pacquiao Saudi Arabia showdown

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MATCHDAY LIVE: York City 1 Bolton Wanderers 0

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MATCH VERDICT: York City 1 Bolton Wanderers 0

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Wanderers' first team 'not ready' for York City friendly

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Wanderers coach David Lee: Jack Earing could have done a job in League One

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Wanderers to name 'two teams' at York City opener

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Sport

Gent confident Lever can start to turn their season around

Sylva serves up important innings in Egerton win

Raees’ starring role inspires optimism at Golborne

Hanif duo do the damage for Darcy

Khan wins in Jeddah after Dib's corner throw towel in

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Amir Khan not ruling out Bolton homecoming as he looks to shine in Saudi Arabia

Administrators accuse Laurence Bassini of making "threatening" calls and emails

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Hotel sale now last piece in Wanderers' takeover puzzle

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New book examines highs and lows of Wanderers legend Nat Lofthouse

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FLASHBACK: Did you play for Westhoughton side?

"There's been a major decline": Billy Dib confident Amir Khan is past his best

Jack Cullen to defend English title on Sky Sports show in Liverpool

Locks are off at Lostock as Wanderers start on road to normality

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On trial: Kevin Davies on how 'Fat Camp' helped make him a Wanderer

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LOSTOCK AC: Age-group wins at Lakeland Mountain Marathon

HORWICH RMI HARRIERS: Seddons make mountain win a family affair

BURNDEN ROAD RUNNERS: Club duo record age-group victories at Astley Park Trail Series

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National sport

Theresa May hails Cricket World Cup heroes ‘representing modern Britain’

ICC should consider sharing World Cup trophy in event of a tie, says New Zealand coach Stead

Woods’ schedule could leave him rusty for the Open, warns McGinley

Everton sign Fabian Delph from Manchester City

Cricket World Cup team of the tournament

Martin content with position after opening week of Tour de France

Maharaj leads Yorkshire to brink of victory over leaders Somerset

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Columns & Blogs

Quiet in the back row if you please

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Ian Savage: We should call time on post-match press conferences

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Angela Kelly: What does your holiday choice say about you?

IAN SAVAGE: Why libraries matter so much for young minds

Angela Kelly: Reminded why Bolton is a place to like

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What's On/ Leisure

Lisa Stansfield looks back with Affection on 30 year career

Langley Castle - enjoying a jewel in the North East's crown

TRAVEL: Langley Castle - enjoying a jewel in the North East's crown

Lea Salonga going it alone for the first time at Opera House

Lea Salonga going it alone for the first time at Opera House

Search is on for Bolton pooch to perform in Oliver!

Feel like a high-flier in Las Vegas

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National news

Baz Luhrmann names actor who will star in Elvis Presley biopic

Boris Johnson refuses to commit to reduce net immigration after Brexit

Labour claims Johnson made ‘baseless political attack’ over Corbyn suggestion

Facebook launches UK anti-scam ad initiative sparked by Martin Lewis

Smooth snakes boosted with £412,000 lottery funding to save secretive species

Campaign encouraging month without social media returns

Time is running out to repair damage to planet’s climate and wildlife: Gove

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