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Indie Charts
James Pilkington
Forty years ago this week the Independent Singles and Albums Charts was launched a weekly rundown of the UK's best-selling records by acts who weren't signed to major labels.
Jan 24
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New Year New Volunteer
James Pilkington
Volunteers are essential to Bolton FM - without their dedication and enthusiasm we would not be able to bring you the radio to you that we do.
Jan 2
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Christmas Lunch
James Pilkington
I'm working my way through the leftovers from Christmas Day lunch.
Dec 26
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Santa
James Pilkington
It's Christmas next week, and on Christmas Eve Santa his work cut out for him.
Dec 20
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A Decade Ends
James Pilkington
As we near the end of the year and indeed, the end of a decade, as Bolton FM presenters are putting together their end of year shows, the Official Charts Company have been busy releasing, well, charts.
Dec 12
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Christmas Music
James Pilkington
Bolton FM are now playing two Christmas songs each hour between 7am and 6pm; and three classic Christmas songs are jingling their way back into the charts.
Dec 5
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Events This Christmas
James Pilkington
There are so many events leading up to Christmas it's difficult to know where to begin.
Nov 28
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A winter wonderland is on its way!
James Pilkington
It must be; Tuesday was hat, gloves and two pairs of socks weather. Bolton Winter Festival returns to Victoria Square in early December.
Nov 22
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