Cannabis plant? You must be joking!
	2:15pm today
	Shocked shopkeeper Amrat Kanji could not believe his eyes when police burst into his Bolton store and started to search for a cannabis farm.

Bollywood's biggest fan!

1:42pm today

Sixty-year-old Margaret Whiteley watches more Bollywood movies than your average cinema goer.

Father speaks of grief

9:06am today

The devastated father of a seven-year-old boy killed when part of a wall fell on him has spoken following the tragedy.

Digi-box raids set to continue

8:03am today

Virgin Media have continued their clampdown on the illegal use and modification of digital TV set- top boxes.

Chainsaw girl led racist attack in Bolton street

6:09pm Friday 9th May 2008

A teenage girl held a chainsaw to a man's head in a terrifying racist attack.

Gun probe is dropped

4:59pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

Police have dropped an investigation into a council officer who was arrested after a "gun" was seized at his home.

Thieves strike after hiding in back room

4:59pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

Thieves raided a cash and carry after hiding in a store room until it was closed.

Change in direction for mosque

4:57pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A Mosque has changed the direction in which worshippers pray after it was revealed the direction of Makkah was over 35 degrees out.

	Meera Syal in new comedy
	3:30pm Tue 6 May 08
	Meera Syal is teaming up with Peep Show star Olivia Colman in Syal's first comedy role since The Kumars At No 42.

Couple tell of Dubai quad-biking horror

10:38am Tuesday 6th May 2008

What was meant to be a relaxing holiday in Dubai soon turned into a nightmare for one North West couple.

	Surgeons praised for saving foot of Nelson boy, 11
	6:04pm Sun 4 May 08
	A GRATEFUL father has paid tribute to hospital surgeons after they saved the left foot of his 11-year-old son following a road accident in Nelson.
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Mother and baby hit by MRSA

7:15pm Monday 28th April 2008

A mother and her new-born baby have contracted MRSA following the birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

	Claims mosque to be demolished refuted by Burnley council
	5:52pm Sun 27 Apr 08
	A COUNCIL had to send out a letter refuting claims in an election leaflet that a mosque and homes were to be demolished.
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Police probe racist graffiti in Clitheroe

6:59pm Friday 25th April 2008

RACIST graffiti and far-right insignia was scrawled on cars belonging to Asian families in Clitheroe, police have revealed.

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	Iraq-born artist inspired by colour of East Lancashire
	10:35am Wed 23 Apr 08
	AN Iraq-born artist whose love of painting was inspired by the vibrant colours of East Lancashire has received the ultimate mayoral accolade.

Burnley taxi driver assaulted in racist attack

10:31pm Tuesday 22nd April 2008

A TAXI driver has told how he feared for his life after he was punched in the face in a racially motivated attack.

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Celebrating community champions

5:27pm Monday 21st April 2008

The real heroes in your community again feature in the list of nominees for this year's Fusion Awards.

	Kiran’s colourful day on favourite show
	11:40am Fri 18 Apr 08
	CREATIVE Kiran Ayub has beaten off competition from children across the country to win the chance to appear on her favourite television show.
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Stop smoking pill link to Bolton man's suicide

2:27pm Thursday 17th April 2008

A TV executive from Bolton who died after slitting his wrists could have been influenced by the side effects of a powerful stop smoking pill, an inquest heard.

Refused asylum seekers sleeping rough in Bolton

8:11pm Monday 14th April 2008

One hundred refused asylum seekers - including men and women in their late 80s - are living rough in derelict houses and on people's floors in the Bolton area.

Witness pleas after boys hurt

10:13am Monday 14th April 2008

Police are urging witnesses to a road traffic accident which left two young boys injured to come forward.

	'I've had enough' says Mr Akhtar
	8:36am Mon 14 Apr 08
	He is quite easily the most photographed Asian councillor of modern times but Mr Hussain Akhtar, and that famous grey jacket, has had enough.

Cricketer's dad is selected

10:19am Saturday 12th April 2008

The father of England cricketer, Sajid Mahmood, is bidding to topple council leader Cliff Morris in the forthcoming local elections.

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Is your council candidate up to it?

7:00pm Friday 11th April 2008

Early next month when you go out to vote why will you be voting?

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	Stab victim haunted by horrific attack
	10:07am Thu 10 Apr 08
	A man has spoken out after he was almost killed when a former friend stabbed him in an unprovoked attack.
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	Moment of terror at jewellery store
	10:04am Thu 10 Apr 08
	This is the dramatic moment three armed robbers stormed in to a jewellers shop and stole items worth tens of thousands of pounds.

Councillor returns after six months

9:57am Thursday 10th April 2008

A councillor who had missed almost six months of meetings has escaped censure after he turned up at the Town Hall for a full council meeting recently.

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	Blackburn crash family’s ray of light Isa
	7:23pm Wed 9 Apr 08
	THE father of a young man who was killed in a car accident, has told how his grandson reminds him of his son every day.
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Three released without charge

6:18pm Wednesday 9th April 2008

Three men arrested last week in customs raids in Preston have been released without charge.

Temple lead thieves hunted

9:15pm Tuesday 8th April 2008

A RELIGIOUS leader has called on thieves to return lead worth £3,000 which was stolen from the roof of a Bolton temple.

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