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The Bolton News Celebrates Newspaper Week (21-27 May 2012) Buy Your Paper Today!
This week, 21-27 May, is Local Newspaper Week across the country, and The Bolton News - which turns 145 years old this year - is taking part in the celebrations.
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Grant K 23 May 2012

Falklands Conflict Recollections 30 Years On By Veteran David Ramsden - Part 1 17 Mar - 1 Apr
The days leading up to the Task Force being formed by Admiral Woodward and sailing South towards the Falkland Islands. Sub Lieutenant David Ramsden was transferred from HMS Aurora to HMS Plymouth, via HMS Coventry and Antrim. Tension was building!
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david r 20 May 2012
Falklands Conflict Recollections 30 Years On By Veteran David Ramsden
First in the series of recollections from the Falklands Conflict, 30 years on by David Ramsden who served as a Sub Lieutenant on-board HMS Plymouth which was involved in many actions including being hit by 4 x 500lbs bombs from Argentine jets.
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david r 15 May 2012 1 comment
Bolton Museum Egyptology Exhibition Nominated for Award
How many of us take our museum in Bolton for granted? Well did you know that Bolton Museum Egyptology Exhibition has been on tour in the Far East and has now been nominated for an award?
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Gaynor R 31 March 2012
Chinese New Year celebrations At THE Chinese Buffet Bolton
Chinese New Year 2012 was celebrated at THE Chinese Buffet in Bolton on Monday evening,with Chinese Calligraphy demonstrations and the traditional Lion Dance, diners were entertained all evening.
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david r 25 January 2012
Bolton Proud To Host The Olympic Torch
Bolton is proud to host the Olympic Torch as it passes through on it's tour of 1000 cities towns and villages around Britain on 1st June 2012.
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david r 14 November 2011
Diwali Events and Celebrations In Bolton for 2011
Diwali, The Hindu Festival of Light is celebrated this year on Wednesday October 26th. With some fantastic Diwali events in Bolton,join in the fun and have a really Happy Diwali
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Gaynor R 24 October 2011
Bolton 'I'm Not Laughing' Campaign To Make Town Centre A Safer Place
The campaign launched by the Police and Bolton Council in June called I'm Not Laughing is set to become the model rolled out in other areas of Greater Manchester to make our town centres a safer place fro people with disabilities.
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david r 09 October 2011
Bolton's Annual Bazaar Proves A huge Success
Bolton's annual Bazaar showcases the town's multi-cultural talent and entertains over 800 people in the town's latest venue The Excellency.
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david r 26 September 2011
Bolton Independent Funeral Directors Bromleys Advise What To Do With Dead Relatives Ashes
Following a recent survey it was revealed that many people are confused or unsure what to do with the ashes or dead relatives and loved ones. Bolton Funeral Director Bromleys can help.
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david r 15 September 2011
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