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Bolton library haven for breastfeeding mums 8:16am today A HAVEN for mothers who are breastfeeding has been opened - in Bolton's town centre library. Care worker to be sentenced for OAP road death 8:00am today A CARE assistant who killed a war veteran while speeding to his next visit is due to be sentenced today. Bolton barbecue call-out police attacked with bricks and bottles 7:56am today POLICE were pelted with bricks and bottles when a barbecue erupted into violence. UPDATE: Taxi driver cut from smash wreckage 7:40am today A TAXI driver was cut from the wreckage of his people carrier after it was hit head-on by a suspected drink driver. Vandals slash car tyres 10:17pm Sunday 11th May 2008 CAR vandals caused thousands of pounds of damage during a late-night wrecking spree. Terror cops question man 9:52pm Sunday 11th May 2008 ANTI-terror police are questioning a man who has previously claimed to have recruited hundreds of British Muslims to fight for al Qaida. Diabetic OAP bodybuilder wins award 8:52pm Sun 11 May 08 BODY building granddad Ken Baxendale has proved age and illness are no barrier to exercise. Power cut hits 1,400 homes 8:37pm Sunday 11th May 2008 AN explosion at an electricity substation led to a power cut which affected 1,400 homes. Knife raiders caught on CCTV 7:10pm Sun 11 May 08 IMAGES which show two masked men, armed with a knife, in the middle of an attempted robbery, have been released by police. Peter's musical delight 7:03pm Sun 11 May 08 A 12-year-old trombonist who is a member of the Westhoughton-based Wingates Band today became the youngest ever winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year award. Cable fire sparks club evacuation 6:29pm Sunday 11th May 2008 A CLUB was evacuated when an electrical cable melted. Table wine axed at mayor making 6:03pm Sunday 11th May 2008 FREE table wine has been axed at this year's mayor making ceremony in a bid to prevent a repeat of drunken scenes which marred celebrations after last year's event. Nursing staff to complete Race For Life 5:28pm Sunday 11th May 2008 STAFF from a Bolton nursing company are taking part in this year's Cancer Research Race for Life. TV licence call to students 3:43pm Sunday 11th May 2008 STUDENTS at the University of Bolton who are preparing to leave their digs for the summer break could be entitled to a refund on their television license. Woman's late-night letterbox woe 3:23pm Sunday 11th May 2008 FIREFIGHTERS were called to help a woman who got her hand stuck in a letterbox. New smash at accident blackspot 1:15pm Sunday 11th May 2008 A LANDROVER flipped onto its roof when it was involved in a smash on an accident-plagued road. White Army on the march to Chelsea 11:30am Sun 11 May 08 A CONVOY of more than 40 coaches are arriving in London as Wanderers take more than 3,000 supporters to Chelsea for their final match of the season this afternoon. Twenty's Plenty plan for streets in Bolton 10:23am Sun 11 May 08 SPEED limits could be slashed on the roads surrounding a school in a bid to improve safety for youngsters. Revealed: Desperate life of being homeless in Bolton 8:10am Sunday 11th May 2008 A new strategy to help the homeless in Bolton has highlighted the case of a former soldier whose life spiralled into despair following the breakdown of his marriage. Important change to Comment facility 10:21am Saturday 10th May 2008 Have you got something to say? Want to share your views on the latest Bolton news and sports stories? More ...

EDITOR'S CHOICE TODAY'S VOTE Do you think breastfeeding in public is acceptable? Click here to vote. WANDERERS NEWS FAN VIEW: Chelsea 1 Wanderers 1 VERDICT: Chelsea 1 Wanderers 1 Grant gives United credit Taylor strike earns Whites a point Whites frustrate Chelsea at the Bridge NORTH WEST HEADLINES Trapped horse rescued from slurry pit in Lowton Bury deaf man's 45-minute wait for ambulance - inquest Woman hit by car 'critical' Mentally ill lodger strangled mum of one Appeal to trace James Lear Park woman hit on head by brick NEIL BONNAR: SHOOTS FROM THE LIP When Saturday comes - down at the pub What do critics know? Kids are feeling the strain Get 7p off the current edition of The Bolton News by Direct Delivery HERE Check out our updated TV and Video section. Click HERE. The Bolton Blog is now up and running - and you can join. Click HERE. If you are in the middle of a major incident or see something interesting taking place you can now send Your Pictures directly to us. Click HERE. GET OUR NEWS BY E-MAIL Just register Most read Comments 1 FAN VIEW: Chelsea 1 Wanderers 1 2 Vandals slash car tyres 3 Bolton barbecue call-out police attacked with bricks and bottles 4 Taylor strike earns Whites a point 5 Jaaskelainen in shock recall at The Bridge 6 UPDATE: Taxi driver cut from smash wreckage 7 VERDICT: Chelsea 1 Wanderers 1 8 Power cut hits 1,400 homes 9 Important change to Comment facility 10 Whites still appeal to stars Today | 7 Days 1 Change to driving lessons on its way 2 Cahill praises Reebok spirit 3 Megson hits out at critics 4 Trio must wait for talks 5 Whites boss apologises to fans 6 Whites target Gomis looks to Italy 7 £50m boost to improve Bolton's GCSE results 8 Whites players hail survival 9 Billionaire Roman deserves credit, says Megson 10 Extra help for vulnerable Bolton families

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