Atherton Collieries finished bottom of the Vodkat NW Counties Premier League after losing 2-0 at home to fellow strugglers Abbey Hey in their final game of a disappointing season. The Alder House side never fully recovered after losing their first 10
A goal in each half by Tope Obadeyi earned Wanderers Reserves a 2-0 victory over Bury in the Manchester Senior Cup at Radcliffe Borough’s Stainton Park yesterday. Wanderers had already qualified for the final in which they will meet Manchester United
COUNCIL chiefs are urging residents to go online in a bid to find a home for their unwanted possessions. By logging on to a website called Freecycle, people can look at what other Bolton residents are giving away for free. In the past, the website has
BOLTON MP David Crausby has welcomed the Government’s plans to extend breast cancer screening. By 2012, all women aged between 47 and 73 will be eligible for tests, meaning an extra 200,000 women per year will be screened. The service is currently available
CHILDREN are being encouraged to go green — in a sporting sense. A new campaign has been launched to get youngsters to take up crown green bowling. The Lancashire County Crown Green Bowling Association has teamed up with clubs in Bolton
A MUM, whose daughter was born with a rare, inherited condition, is hoping that a fundraising evening at Our Lady of Lourdes Club in Farnworth will bring the illness to local people’s attention. Lena Griffin had never heard of Phenylketonuria when her
A man is in a critical condition after a road traffic collision in Bolton. The collision happened at about 8.30am at the junction of Plodder Lane and Watergate Lane in Farnworth on Tuesday April 28. A red Nissan Micra and a blue Audi were in collision
A VIOLENT thug who stabbed a teenager, leaving him minutes from death, has been jailed. Christian Warburton knifed his victim in the back after chasing him through the streets of Bolton. Yesterday, at Bolton Crown Court, he was told he will spend the
THE most senior figure at the Royal Bolton Hospital has said they will learn from the failings of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, where at least 400 patients died unnecessary. A report was drawn up following revelations the hospital
CELEBRITY travel adventurer Charley Boorman stayed a lot closer to home on his latest bike ride — when he dropped in on staff at Travel Counsellors in Bolton. The actor and renowned global biker was the “prize” in a competition aimed at travel
SCHOOLS minister Jim Knight has praised Bolton Council’s policy of providing free school meals for all reception class children. Mr Knight recently met Smithills councillor Richard Silvester and was told that a trial for part of the school year had proved
CASSOCKS and robes were left aside as church members in Blackrod donned gloves and cleaning gear to dust off the cobwebs. At St Katharine’s Church, 12 women and a few male helpers decided it was time for a spring clean. They met on Saturday for a pinny
WHEN Major Pete Collins went out to Iraq with the Army in 2004 his family were understandably concerned. The Territorial Army soldier, from Horwich, served in the troubled country for eight months, leaving a worried son and daughter at home
BOLTON RSPCA workers are receiving increasing numbers of calls from people unable to afford to keep their pets as the recession bites. Across the North of England the animal welfare charity says the number of dumped animals soared by more than 67 per
A 39-year-old man has been charged with 19 offences after a car was stolen with a four-month-old baby boy inside in Bolton. Craig Masterson, aged 40, of Ivanhoe Street, Bolton, was due to appear at Bolton Magistrates Court today. At about 5.15pm
POLICE are hunting an arsonist after fire investigators said that a blaze, which caused six homes to be evacuated, was started deliberately. The fire was started in the yard of a home in Louisa Street, Halliwell, last Thursday. The yard contained motorbikes
NEW Labour is desperately trying to con the electorate into thinking a Conservative government would cut funding to front line local services. For example, Salford MP Hazel Blear suggested David Cameron has committed his party to cuts that would threaten
MUMS on a mission to rid their estate of convenience food are turning to cyberspace to pass on their recipe for success. Inspired by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s Pass it On Campaign, a group of mums from the Washacre estate in Westhoughton
FASHION guru Gok Wan swanned into the Market Place in Bolton yesterday in a bid to reform shopaholic Barbara Taylor. The TV stylist, best known for the hit show “How to Look Good Naked” was in town with a film crew to help 56-year-old Weight Watchers
I HAVE been in touch with the highways and footpaths departments at Bolton Council regarding a problem with kerbs. Due to ill health, I now rely on a shopping scooter to do my daily errands. Where I live, I have no dropped kerbs to get off the pavement
TIMES were tough, food was strictly rationed and families torn apart as their loved ones died in conflict. To many, it will seem like yesterday — but the start of World War Two was in fact 70 years ago. To commemorate the anniversary
THE spectre of relegation is still hovering over Hindsford as they approach the last three games of the season still in the dark over their Manchester League Premier Division future. The Atherton club went down 1-0 at Chapel Town on Saturday, the winner
FOUR computers, a games console and an MP3 player were stolen when thieves broke into a house through an unlocked door. Burglars struck in Bury Road, Breightmet, between 10am on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Anyone with any information is asked to call
A decision by Horwich Council to object to the proposed pharmacy at the surgery of Dr Korlipara and partners beggars belief. It is an insult to their intelligence that they would not provide adequate security for this building. They would, I’m sure,
JANET CORMICAN writes: “I AM trying to trace an old friend called Steven Jones who used to live near Willows Lane Park in Bolton. Steven attended Deane school and has a sister. I believe he moved to South Africa to live but came back to Bolton about
BOLTON law firm KBL has welcomed new recruit Christine Hart to its expanding employment section. Ms Hart qualified at Perkins Mainman and trained under Paul Holmes who sits as an Employment Judge in the Manchester Tribunal. She said: “Working with Paul
CORPORATE fans of Manchester United will benefit from a multi-million pound refurbishment of hospitality facilities at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. Corporate boxes at the ground will be given outdoor seating areas and will sport state-of-the-art
A “COURAGEOUS” girl who suffered from a rare genetic disease was playing normally only minutes before she collapsed at school, an inquest heard. Madison Shaw, aged eight, was pretending to sell ice cream to her friend at Bowness Primary School on July
INSOLVENCIES in the North West are rising, according to new research from a leading firm. PricewaterhouseCoopers reports that more than 764 companies in the region became insolvent in the first three months of 2009, a 22 per cent increase on the previous
A FORMER air steward hopes to become a real high-flyer in the world of computers. Following nine years working for various airline companies, Kenneth Eckersall is now piloting is own firm. He has put his knowledge of computers to good use by launching
A MAN accused of attacking a prostitute committed a similar offence 12 years ago, a court heard. Steven Strong, aged 43, is on trial at Bolton Crown Court accused of raping a woman in April, 2007, and attacking a prostitute in June, 2008. Yesterday
AROUND 500 people in the North West look set to lose their jobs as Lloyds Banking Group seeks to cut costs. The group announced that it will slash almost 1,000 jobs at a car finance unit which employs more than 500 people in the region. The group, in
Well done to Harper Green School for staying calm for their GCSEs (April 21). Students definitely need and benefit from relaxation tuition. This stress isn’t confined to teenagers — it’s affecting children as young as four. Mental ill health is the
The B6199 Plodder Lane has been closed both ways due to accident between Highfield Road and Watergate Lane. This will affect people heading towards the M61 at J4 from Farnworth. The incident is involving two vehicles. More soon.
Name: Sarah Navin. Age: Much younger than my co-head colleague, John Gregory! Year/subject/school: Co-headteacher, St James Daisy Hill CE Primary Family: My parents, sister, nephew and extended family live in South Yorkshire. I live with my husband
The eco-warriors on the student council at Blackshaw Primary School in Breightmet have their say. Jack Alston, aged eight, said: “Adults could do a bit more when it comes to protecting the environment, such as recycling more. They need to
A PUPIL throws a dice to a fellow classmate signalling the start of a lesson. Numbers on the large sponge dice — entitled lesson launcher — are replaced by questions which must be answered by whoever catches it. They range from “What questions do you
Firstly, I must congratulate Bob Splaine on being a very pro-active councillor. Secondly, he has done a wonderful job in talking with the managers of First Bus regarding the 582 Leigh to Bolton services (Letters, April 25). Thirdly, didn’t the articulated
HE has an Olympic gold medal and a world record to his name — but now Bolton cycling star Jason Kenny has an honour closer to home. For the Farnworth lad has had a room named after him at his local social club. Our Lady of Lourdes Club, in Plodder Lane
BOLTON residents who display symptoms of the flu should stay at home to prevent it spreading, the town’s health chief has said. Jan Hutchinson, director of public health, spoke out yesterday as fears deepened over a swine flu pandemic, which
I am urging as many people as possible to get behind a local fund raising appeal to help children with heart conditions. The Children’s Heart Appeal aims to raise £113,000 for a 3D echocardiograph machine to help children from all areas who are treated
IF millionaire businessman David Atherton had been an advert for cocaine, no one would ever take the drug again, a jury heard yesterday. The dot.com tycoon, aged 51, is on trial accused of attempting to rape a 49-year-old woman at his luxury mansion
EAGLEY are waiting to learn which division they will be playing in next season in the West Lancs League. The Bolton side have finished second bottom of the Premier Division, which appeared good enough to stay up throughout the season because of Barnoldswick
I wrote recently that we are damned if we do and damned if we don’t. Look at the situation in Iraq. In our mind, we liberated it from Saddam but now we are being accused of occupation. If we stand by, as in Darfor, we are accused of watching on while
Were you due to fly to Mexico? Has your flight been cancelled? Is swine flu making you have second thoughts about travelling? If so, let us know. Email us at newsdesk@theboltonnews.co.uk.
A MAN has been charged with criminal damage after it was discovered the Fred Dibnah statue in Bolton town centre had been daubed with white paint. Police arrested a 39-year-old-man at his home in Deane yesterday. He was questioned and subsequently
LITTLE Lever striker Ben Wells continued his recent prolific form in front of goal as he signed off for the season in style in the Lnacashire Amateur League. He scored direct from a corner in a 1-1 draw at Bury GSOB before beginning a 21-day ban by missing
THE most senior figure at The Royal Bolton Hospital has said they will learn from the failings of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, where at least 400 patients died unnecessary. A report was drawn up following revelations the hospital’s mortality
MALCOLM Pittock’s extreme views are well known, so it was nice to see them somewhat stultified by the common sense in Simon Topliss’ letter, called “Outlaws lose right to protection” (April 17). While Mr Pittock draws comfort from President Obama’s dream
FRANCOIS du Plessis is determined to show Nottinghamshire what they are missing after he turned down the opportunity to move to Trent Bridge just less than three years ago. The Lancashire batsman, nicknamed Faf, was offered a long-term contract by the
A SOLDIER who cheated death in a Taliban gun attack in Afghanistan has been labelled a hero by Gordon Brown. The Prime Minister shook hands with Private Leon Wilson over breakfast when he visited Lashkar Gar in southern Afghanistan yesterday
A MOTHER-of-two was stabbed to death by her brother and discovered by her 15-year-old daughter, a court heard. Sarah Melia was killed at her home in Catherine Street West, Horwich, in January 2008, Manchester Crown Court was told. The
I refer to recent letters criticising Cllr Roger Hayes, Bolton’s Lib-Dem group leader, on his support for covert surveillance to catch those in Bolton who commit littering, dog fouling and flyposting offences. I will probably shock everyone
MIKE Bennison said Walkden had still performed admirably after they were forced to play without a deputy professional against Little Lever on Sunday and fell to a shock one-wicket defeat. Former Walkden all-rounder Liam Jackson, now professional with
In this day and age of bands that burst upon the scene and then just as quickly disappear again, it’s nice to know that there are some around that have stayed the course. One of those bands was responsible for taking Folk Music and making it accessible
ANDY O’Brien has tipped Gary Cahill to go to the very top – if he believes in himself. Defender Cahill has been outstanding this season and has been on the verge of an England call-up. Still only 23, the former Aston Villa player continues to improve
IT was great to see Tamir Cohen finally make his mark at the Reebok with his equaliser against Aston Villa on Saturday. But I owe the lad an apology because, pardon my ignorance, I didn’t realise he was the son of Avi Cohen, who was an old team-mate
