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COMMENT: We stand firmly by our man Marc Iles after Ken Anderson bans him from University of Bolton Stadium

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"I'll cut your head off" - Knifeman threatened to behead Bolton takeaway owner

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Nightclub vows to refund tickets after 'licensing issue' forces closure

Hero doorman tackles hammer attacker outside supermarket

Dad who had ears cut off in street attack dies

New Bury FC owner vows to sort out club's financial "mess"

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Four arrested after Manchester nightclub assault on Chorley rugby star

Bolton Wanderers ban The Bolton News reporter from University of Bolton Stadium

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La Scala owner "truly sorry" about restaurant closure and customers left out of pocket

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School in Bolton among England's worst performing primaries

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Thieving police officer cleared over indecent images of children

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Police praise quick thinking public for stopping man attempting to jump off bridge

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REGIONAL: Dad who had ears cut off in street attack dies in hospital

This is when it's expected to snow in Greater Manchester over the weekend

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VIDEO AND PICTURES:Car smashes into wall and takes out gas pipe

Shoppers watch in horror as hero doorman tackles man with hammer to the ground

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Suspended sentence after racist attack on mother and son

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Petition launched to try to save green space from housing

REVEALED: Bolton's top primary schools

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'Desperate' benefit claimant jailed after job centre security guard knifed

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Hotel work on town centre pub 'to start in 18 months', JD Wetherspoons giant boss

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Blackburn mum died after falling down flight of stairs at home

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Chips and gravy after Waves – remembering the old El Greco

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This is what led to Bolton Wanderers banning The Bolton News reporter from stadium

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Beehive Mills plans halted as council refuses to be 'conned' by developer

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Bolton man met ex-partner outside pub armed with knife and screwdriver

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Pensioner, 89, in serious condition following collision with car

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Deaf charity defends members' vote after complaint

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Sex offender from Rossendale jailed for 'incognito' web searches

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VIDEO: Greg James surprises Darwen lad Ryan live on BBC Radio 1

Tauheedul Boys' winter help for vulnerable young and homeless

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Forget the gadgets, upcycle a cycle this Christmas

Stone thieves target town centre park

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Ollie puts best foot forward to help homeless

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Son, 48, died after fall in parents' home

East Lancs woman pens funny book about travelling with dogs

East Lancs town leads the way in crisp packet recycling

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Stanley now owns ground after freehold purchase

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Blackburn dementia care service rated 'outstanding' by CQC

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£6million housing development built on eyesore site opens

12 things to do this weekend (other than Christmas shopping)

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NOSTALGIA: Map of how Lancashire could have looked

What's on across Greater Manchester this Christmas - full guide

What's on across Greater Manchester this Christmas - full guide

Christmas concert to celebrate the festive season

Christmas 2018 bin collections - all the new collection dates across Bolton

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Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk and Dick Whittington are just some of the pantos showing in Bolton

Homeless, vulnerable and elderly treated to Christmas meal

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Town centre car fire during rush hour

SHOP LOCAL: The hidden jewel of Bolton's town centre

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£11.5m 'heat network' to warm town centre by burning waste

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New £160,000 breast care unit opens at Royal Bolton Hospital

Longer financial vision and new reserve strategy needed, say other councils

Well done to Bolton primary schools on SATS results and much more besides

LETTER: Hard border is nothing to with immigration

Police seize car after finding provisional driver with no insurance and deflated tyres

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Never too young or old to enjoy Christmas

VIDEO: Watch first successful electric train tests through Bolton

Can you name the mystery street?

REVEALED: Bury's top schools

LOOKING BACK: Candle-lit procession to mark Christmas

Four arrested over "horrific" nightclub assault that left rugby player with serious head injury

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LOOKING BACK: Escaping sheep and other Nativity memories

Sport

Mowbray on whether Rovers are reliant on goalscoring trio

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'It could come down to a battle of the front twos'

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Tony Mowbray on Mahoney's return and Jutkiewicz threat

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Evans believes Mowbray is the best man to take Rovers forward

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Striker Kane is main man says Dyche

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Mowbray calls for patience from the stands ahead of Blues visit

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Sport

No-one can take away Connor Hall's Sunderland 'goal', says Coley

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Stanley defender Harvey Rodgers heads out on loan

Boss John Coleman aims to get Stanley 'back in the mix'

We can play with freedom at Spurs - Dyche

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Tony Mowbray on why Rovers handed Corry Evans a new deal

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Tony Mowbray sets possible return date for Elliott Bennett

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Midfield pair 'touch and go' for Clarets

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Midfielder Corry Evans signs new Blackburn Rovers deal

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National sport

Anderson books place in third round with win over Burness

Mauricio Pochettino: Sometimes it’s better not to make a signing

Pellegrini: Our ‘big-team’ mentality is paying dividends

Kevin De Bruyne injury could help Manchester City in long run – Pep Guardiola

Puel defends struggling striker Iheanacho

Drinks are on Hasenhuttl as Southampton seek home comforts

Celta Vigo denied victory as Leganes hold on for point

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Theresa May pushes on with Brexit agenda after tough EU summit

Tories undermining devolution and making case for independence, claim SNP

Think twice about alcohol-themed gifts this Christmas, expert urges

Italian ski resort named cheapest for UK families

Jail for woman who ‘went to extreme lengths’ in fake cancer fraud

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Farage urges Leave voters to prepare for ‘worst case scenario’ second referendum

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