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• Ribeiro agrees new two-year deal with Blackburn

  03-04-2025 14:30 via bbc.com
  
  Defender Yuri Ribeiro signs a two-year contract with Blackburn Rovers, having initially joined on a deal until the end of the season.
  
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• 'Right hand man' trafficked women controlled by prostitution ring, court hears

  14-05-2025 06:59 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Women were trafficked across Bolton, Blackburn elsewhere by the “right hand man” of a prostitution ring that took half their earnings, prosecutors say
  
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• College's vision on 'where we want to go' over next 5 years

  14-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton College has launched its new vison on how to meet the needs of learners, employers and the borough for the next five years.
  
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• Police launch investigation into 'financial irregularities' at university

  13-05-2025 17:19 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A police investigation has been launched into “allegations of financial irregularities” at the University of Greater Manchester, formerly Bolton
  
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• University Vice Chancellor suspended after 'serious allegations'

  13-05-2025 15:31 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester, formerly Bolton, has been suspended following “serious allegations.”
  
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• Drivers faced rush hour motorway delays across Greater Manchester today

  13-05-2025 12:38 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced rush hour delays on several busy motorways this morning, Tuesday, May 13.
  
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• RECAP: Morning rush hour delays on busy motorways

  13-05-2025 08:37 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers are facing delays of around 20 minutes on the M61 Southbound this morning We are also getting reports of a delays on the M60 clockwise, M62 Westbound and M66 J4.
  
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• Woman pulled knife blade out with her teeth before slashing shop worker

  13-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A Bolton woman pulled the blade of a retractable knife out with her teeth before slashing a shop worker
  
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• How many of the classic cars in De Havilland car park can you name?

  13-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Here’s a little teaser for Looking Back readers
  
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• Butchers with 45 years experience nominated for award

  13-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A butchers whose owner has 45 years experience has been nominated for an award
  
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• Fire crews called to two car crash just hours after another crash in the same area

  12-05-2025 12:20 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Fire crews were at the scene of a two-car crash in Farnworth yesterday evening, Sunday, May 11.
  
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• Man suffers serious injuries in horror crash

  12-05-2025 08:29 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A man has suffered serious injuries following a crash on Albert Road in Farnworth.
  
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• NHS Scheme to cut childbirth brain injuries extended

  12-05-2025 08:08 via bbc.com
  
  The scheme aims to help maternity staff to identify signs the baby is in distress during labour.
  
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• Moorland weather test mast plan decision looms

  12-05-2025 07:30 via bbc.com
  
  Plans for a Scout Moor II wind turbine development in the area needs detailed weather information.
  
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• Influencer's message to 'lunatic' drivers on stretch of motorway

  12-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A video has gone viral on TikTok after an influencer warned 'lunatic drivers' overtaking on the corner of a major road
  
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• Family-run deli which 'goes the extra mile' is a huge hit with customers

  12-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  A family-run deli that “goes the extra mile” have thanked every customer who nominated them for the borough’s best-of award.
  
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• Bolton schoolfriends' epic journey to pay tribute to those who died in the Great War

  12-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Four childhood friends are undertaking an epic journey to visit the war graves of fallen soldiers from their school.
  
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• Bolton parents slapped with nearly £400K in fines for term time holidays

  12-05-2025 06:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton parents were hit with over 6,000 fines – totalling £377,520 – for taking their children out of school for a holiday last year
  
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• Firefighters scrambled to car blaze in back yard which spread to house

  11-05-2025 21:45 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to a car blaze in a back yard which spread to the house. 
  
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• Woman charged with attempted abduction of baby

  11-05-2025 20:58 via bbc.com
  Members of the public intervened when the woman tried to walk away with pram which had the baby inside.
  
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• Hundreds enjoy the sunshine as dog show returns to beautiful location

  11-05-2025 20:11 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people and pooches enjoyed the sunshine as a dog show returned to Bolton.
  
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• Harrison leads way as Northants beat Lancashire

  11-05-2025 19:04 via bbc.com
  Calvin Harrison takes four wickets as Northants win by 70 runs to leave Lancashire bottom of Championship Division Two.
  
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• Man spends hours on roof after running away from police

  11-05-2025 16:00 via bbc.com
  Roads close to a nearby shopping centre were closed while the incident took place.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers need to replace Ricardo Santos - These 3 soon-to-be free agents would be perfect for Steven Schumacher - Football League World

  11-05-2025 08:15 via news.google.com
  Bolton Wanderers need to replace Ricardo Santos - These 3 soon-to-be free agents would be perfect for Steven Schumacher  Football League World
  
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• Nature reserve opens rebuilt hide

  11-05-2025 08:05 via bbc.com
  The hide is a "particularly good spot" for catching glimpses of otters and egrets, the RSPB says.
  
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• Improvements at key junction 'to take 6-8 weeks'

  11-05-2025 08:04 via bbc.com
  Ageing traffic lights will be replaced while junctions will become more accessible for all users.
  
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• Leaders make ‘material progress’ towards Ukraine peace, says Starmer - The Bolton News

  11-05-2025 07:38 via news.google.com
  Leaders make ‘material progress’ towards Ukraine peace, says Starmer  The Bolton News
  
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• Fire station to hold its annual family fun open day - and everyone is invited - The Bolton News

  11-05-2025 06:53 via news.google.com
  Fire station to hold its annual family fun open day - and everyone is invited  The Bolton News
  
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• “Costa Del Bolton” as town set for sunshine this week - The Bolton News

  11-05-2025 06:30 via news.google.com
  “Costa Del Bolton” as town set for sunshine this week  The Bolton News
  
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• Women reunited with long-lost sister through DNA test thought it was April Fool's - The Bolton News

  11-05-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Women reunited with long-lost sister through DNA test thought it was April Fool's  The Bolton News
  
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