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Breaking

Paedophile law lecturer jailed after going on run

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Armed robbers hold up bookies with hammer in daylight raid

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'I thought I'd been shot': Mum's ordeal as rock thrown through windscreen

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Dangerous driver claimed he was on the road 'to get to sick gran'

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Thieves leave shop owner with £2,000 bill after latest in 'dozens' of raids

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Up to 250 jobs if industrial units given green light

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Fear for children as number of online sex crime cases DOUBLES in four years

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Bolton Council transport chief agrees bus system needs to be 'reformed'

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University of Bolton to offer new apprenticeship for skills in the operating theatre

Armed Forces Week begins with raising of ceremonial flag in town centre

PICTURES: Fun in summer sun at annual community garden party

Fluffy new arrivals make a splash in reception class

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Golf club tees off a new two-year sponsorship deal with charity day plans

McDonald's launching FIVE new items

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LOOKING BACK: Town centre trams

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Delays as crash on Chorley New Road causes tailbacks into town centre

Revealed: Most popular names of babies so far in 2019 (and there's a few surprises)

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Eight-year-old's sticker design to be worn on Armed Forces Day

LETTER: Food alone is not enough

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The 8 plastic items marked for elimination from shelves by end of 2020

Calls for change as 'shocking' report reveals top jobs dominated by elite

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Warning after charging tablet did THIS to 11-year-old's bed

Tearful vigil for teenager Ash Farkoosh who was 'an angel' and 'outstanding student'

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'Shocked and deeply saddened' - Bolton College leads tributes to teen found dead in park

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'Tube map for Greater Manchester' revealed in major transport overhaul

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Police appeal for information over motorbike crash which left woman in hospital

The new Bolton drinks firm making waves with its wacky flavoured gins

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Bolton musician stands out from the crowds at Cricket World Cup

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PICTURES: Carnival atmosphere as crowds gather in Horwich for town tradition

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Thunderstorms set to make way for warmer weather this week

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Criticism after youth league finance probe

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Your mixed reaction to slim bins and refuse shake-up

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Firefighters called by police to late night car blaze on rural road

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Preventing isolation and loneliness with cafe and job club

Have a go at yurt building in new workshops

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Abortions in Bolton reach record levels as sexual health services set to be cut

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Red Rose flag to fly at Bolton Town Hall on Lancashire Day

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Catherine Tyldesley: 'How my son helped my body image'

Delays after car breaks down in outside lane of M60

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Teenage boy dies in Bolton park

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Smithills Estate woods win new seal of ministerial approval

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Campaign to raise £1,500 for outside defibrillator

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Countdown on as sold out Punx Picnic returns

Children dig deep to celebrate Clean Air Day

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Ex-straw-dinary festival to return to village

Hayfever sufferers are warned things set to get worse this week

Boots to scrap plastic bags for brown paper carriers in all stores by next year

Coffee 'could help boost weight loss', according to researchers

Stage is set for Made in Manchester at Bolton Arena

Updated

VIDEO: Drink driver caught after 'dodgy turn' right in front of police car

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Octagon sets the stage for reopening

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Bollywood dancers bring riot of sound and colour to town

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Driver arrested after crash following police car chase

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Woman injured in 'serious' crash

94-year-old woman trapped in car after crash

GALLERY: Pictures taken at primary schools around Bolton in 1977

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Five things to do in Bolton this week

IAN SAVAGE: Cultural delights are what makes town great

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Millennial film-making duo prove to be a big hit in business

Weather warning as heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to hit Bolton

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

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Michael Palin brings tales of adventure and Python to Lowry

Weekend recipe: Time to get ‘chef-y’ and try a posh pudding

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Report finds high drop-out rate among young people

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LETTER: Pensioners in need miss out

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'Mums just want to feed their kids': food banks braced for summer holidays

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Mum who lost four children in arson attack in 'critical' condition

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Three-year-old in critical condition after house fire

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Driver arrested after three-vehicle crash

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'The least they owe him': fallen soldier's name misspelled on war memorial

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BOLTON RECOMMENDS: Five amazing summer walks around Bolton

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Free hot dog or burger on offer today

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Latest Wanderers

Wanderers due back for pre-season training - but players wait to hear when

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Comment

Sammy suffered more than most in Wanderers' season of hell

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Wanderers academy graduate signs for Halifax Town

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Connor Hall: I lost motivation in Wanderers' limbo

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Ameobi set for Forest move after Bolton Wanderers exit

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Clayton Donaldson: 'Last season at Wanderers was mad, absolutely crazy'

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Sport

Egerton and Horwich march on in cup competitions

Karen Knott's View from the Middle: Even umpires at the top level can lose count

BOLTON AT HOME SFL: D Havilland hit five to take the trophy

Newbury add Open Cup to title on another dark day for Tempest

Bolton Old Links' Callum McPhillips crowned town's best golfer for 2019

TV broadcaster confirmed for Amir Khan's Saudi Arabia fight

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ANTHONY AXFORD BCL: Howfeners beat adversity to overcome Bradshaw

GMCL: Parkinsons really make their mark in Egerton win

ASSOCIATION DIVISION: Sri Lankan stars inspire Blackrod’s memorable victory

INSIDE WANDERERS: Why fans' faith has to hold out just a little longer

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Luke Murphy eyes fresh start with Bolton Wanderers after tough first campaign

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Amir Khan has eyes on Manny Pacquiao clash in Saudi Arabia

Young Horwich star's whirlwind few weeks as Major League Baseball comes to town

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Updated

Identity of Wanderers' mystery wage benefactor revealed

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MAPPED OUT: All you need to know about Wanderers' League One opponents

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Sutcliffe keen to keep the Heat-on the table toppers

FLASHBACK: Did you win league with Little Lever?

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National sport

Nelson hails support of ‘role model’ Sterling

Scott expects physical and technical challenge against Norway

Signing Lukaku is a dream for Inter, says agent

Murray ‘s winning return ends with doubles defeat in Eastbourne

Stubborn Stokes insists this is still England’s World Cup

Everton sign Gomes on five-year deal

Essex display title credentials with impressive victory over Somerset

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Columns & Blogs

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

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IAN SAVAGE: Why libraries matter so much for young minds

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Angela Kelly: Reminded why Bolton is a place to like

ANGELA KELLY: Humour has always seen us through

Angela Kelly: Hypocrites get the sort of TV they deserve

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What's On/ Leisure

It’s all Greek - but that’s the appeal of Mykonos!

Steve Punt up for challenge of Rocky Horror Show in Blackpool

Prepare to be bewitched by the beauty of the Baltic

Prepare to be bewitched by the beauty of the Baltic

‘It’s well worth the price of Admission’

TRAVEL REVIEW: Enjoy your own personal Gold Rush on Route 49 in California

TRAVEL REVIEW: Enjoy your own personal Gold Rush on Route 49 in California

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National news

Video shows rescue of baby from plastic bag in woods

#BoJoNoShow: The joke answers from Jeremy Hunt’s Twitter Q&A session

Fox slaps down Johnson over no-deal Brexit tariff claims

Cardi B pleads not guilty to new charges over strip club brawl

Johnson challenges Hunt to deliver Brexit by Halloween deadline

MP gives tearful speech in debate on LGBT teaching in schools

Duchy of Cornwall assets top £1bn

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