THERE was a time when the summer months of cold turkey without football were eased with transfer speculation that kept giving you a fix while the players sunned themselves on a Balearic beach. But, like many aspects of the modern game, it is now
MAGGOTS in a bin, stray dogs and even faulty traffic lights — these are just some of the 999 calls police have received this summer. Officers, who have reported an influx of calls during the busy summer period, are now urging people to think carefully
A LITTLE Lever man has been sentenced after being caught driving at 72mph in a 30mph zone. Rafal Zagodzinski, aged 35, of Tong Road, was driving a Mercedes Vito car on Bury New Road in Whitefield on March 30. He admitted one count of driving
HUNDREDS of households have suffered a break in water supplies. United Utilities engineers were sent to tackle a burst mains pipe in Thicketford Road, Breightmet, following calls from residents on Friday afternoon. The water firm said it received
KERB crawlers caught during an undercover police operation have been found guilty of picking up a prostitute. Uncle and nephew Siraz Alli, aged 45, and Safik Patel, aged 29, both claimed they did not know the woman was a prostitute — but magistrates
A HOUSING association manager has won a top award. Hazel Waddington, who manages a team of 45 staff at Bolton at Home, has won a City & Guilds Lion Award for her success in undertaking vocational training. Her success came after she received
A DRIVER leapt out of his car just before it burst into flames in Breightmet. The car, a VW Golf, was in Red Lane when the fire started at about 3pm on Thursday afternoon. The blaze is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault, which
I DON’T understand Chris Green’s economic arguments in ‘War of words over food banks’ in the Bolton News August 6. The Conservative-led government has not hidden its plan to significantly reduce the overall benefits spend in England. Many people
IN response to Mr Pittock’s letter of August 6. In the hands of a democracy, nuclear weapons are a deterrent. They are used only when political discourse is exhausted. Since the end of the Second World War, the USA has used them purely as a means
CAN anyone inform me as to the actual start date to demolish the acquired buildings for the new transport interchange along Great Moor Street and Newport Street. The premises needed for the land were acquired in April but as of yet nothing seems
I REFER to the letter “Stop Your Immigration Scare Tactics” in support of Mr Andrew Davidson’s letters on immigration being of the upmost concern. According to my reading of the national newspapers and other media, Mr Davidson is more than correct
WELL, well, I have for many years now, predicted charities will always line their own pockets first, and now it has finally reached the news, with Red Cross director Nick Young paying himself £184,000pa, Save The Children director Justin Forsyth £163,000pa
BRIGHTON are on the verge of signing Keith Andrews on a year-long loan. The Republic of Ireland international started last weekend’s game at Burnley but faced losing his spot after Wanderers completed the signing of Jay Spearing this week.
FORMER Reebok loanee Danny Guthrie has backed Wanderers to make a real push for promotion this season. The Liverpudlian midfielder will be anchoring Reading’s midfield tomorrow but has fond memories of his season at Bolton. Guthrie made 35
RESIDENTS tackled a masked robber and made a citizen's arrest after he snatched a large amount of cash from a businessman in Kearsley. The man was going into the Post Office in Manchester Road to deposit money at about 2pm on Wednesday when a man
NUTS has been announced as the first magazine set to be removed from Co-op’s shelves from early next month, after refusing to comply with the proposed “modesty bags”. The Co-operative introduced opaque screens on shelves last month to shield children
TWO-year-old Mason Ginty is back on his bike — after firefighters went to the rescue. The youngster managed to get his foot trapped in the spokes of his brother Joshua’s bicycle while they were playing outside the family home in Littlebrooke Close
COUNCIL chiefs say they are working with the borough’s biggest social landlord to try to address the fallout of the “bedroom tax”. The authority’s ruling Labour group said it is developing a range of measures with Bolton at Home to try to tackle
BOLTON’S transport chief has written to Greater Manchester’s police and crime commissioner over the issue of speeding and crashes on roads in the borough. David Chadwick — Bolton Council’s transport representative — has been so alarmed by the recent
CHARITY donations are being stolen by criminals. Thieves have been stealing bags left for collection outside homes and from containers where people can leave items. Alison Lowe, of Oxford Road, Lostock, was delivering some clothes to the Oxfam
TODAY'S children may be used to playing with Xboxes —but a unique activity in the town centre proved they are just as happy with cardboard boxes. Little Jamie Taylor, aged three, from Horwich, was just one of the many youngsters to have fun in
CHARITIES and other good causes are being encouraged to apply for a Gannett Foundation grant. During the past 10 years the foundation has made grants of over £4 million with several groups in Bolton winning handouts. Gannett is the owner of
AFTER months of training and special diets, the winner of this year’s Ironman triathlon was given a tasty treat by Bolton’s Ye Olde Pastie Shoppe. Jersey’s Dan Halksworth defended his UK Ironman title, completing the 2.4-mile swim at Pennington
WANDERERS have confirmed the signing of Jay Spearing on a four-year deal. The midfielder is thought to have cost around £2million and goes straight into contention for tomorrow’s game against Reading. Dougie Freedman was delighted to land his
LUCY Gossage — winner of the women’s Ironman race — has heaped praise on Bolton for its “brilliant support”. Ms Gossage, from Cambridge, was crowned winner of the women’s race after dominating from the start, despite “only entering on a last minute
A GROUP of caring cyclists are following in the tracks of Olympic hero Jason Kenny this weekend at the Manchester Velodrome. A charity challenge event is being held by Bolton Lads and Girls Club at the world-famous National Cycling Centre to support
TIM Vickers says he tries not to think about the future. The 65-year-old has from Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive illness he says “doesn’t kill you, but you might get to the stage where you wish it had”. Mr Vickers, from Bromley Cross, says
A FATHER is calling for Bolton Council to keep park gates open — and free of broken glass — after he was unable to take his newborn baby for a walk. Ian Wilcox had planned a visit to Longsight Park in Harwood with his baby girl and five-year-old
TWO bands and a singer from Bolton are set to take over a popular music venue tonight. The Jade Assembly, supported by Empire Signal and Jordan Allen, will be at Sound Control, New Wakefield Street, Manchester, for a night of new and original music
Singer/songwriter Jordan Allen, from Westhoughton How did you start out? It was only after years of goalkeeping, drumming, singing and acting (including an award-winning performance playing Fagin in my year six production of Oliver and a rendition
WHETHER you fancy a good giggle or a trip down memory lane, Bolton’s Albert Halls has a range of shows to entertain visitors this autumn. Tickets are on sale now for the events — from Canadian stand-up comedian Tom Stade to a show featuring songs
ALISTAIR Griffin will be singing for suppers, as he embarks on a UK tour with a difference. The singer-songwriter will give profits from the tour to The Trussell Trust’s foodbank network, which has outlets at The Well, Trafford Street, Farnworth
A THEATRE group has unveiled its upcoming season, including comedies and a modern classic The news comes as Tyldesley Little Theatre (TLT) celebrates receiving four runner-up awards at the recent Greater Manchester Drama Federation for the 2012
THOROUGHBREDS Reading should last the distance if they can negotiate the early going. That’s the verdict of Dougie Freedman, whose Wanderers team are attempting to become the first to beat the Royals since their relegation from the top flight.
CHRIS Eagles looks likely to miss out on tomorrow’s home clash with Reading. Wanderers’ mercurial winger has been wearing a protective boot because of a twisted ankle and will undergo a fitness test today to see if he has any chance of facing the
ATHERTON captain Paul Walsh reckons “winning ugly” could be the key to success as his side bid for their first title since 1990. His men travel to second-placed side Flixton tomorrow for a clash which could go a long way towards deciding the outcome
FARNWORTH’S dreams of a cup double remain intact after they beat Horwich by seven wickets on Wednesday night to claim the Hamer Cup for the first time since 2005. Man-of-the-match Jason Swift delayed plans to travel down to Sussex to take up a
DOUGIE Freedman was a proud man last night as he finally welcomed fans’ favourite Jay Spearing back home to Wanderers. Whites fans rejoiced as the popular midfielder signed a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee – thought to be around £2million
A BOLTON farm will host festival-goers as they camp in style this September. Organisers of The Ramsbottom Festival have announced a campsite will be located at Park Fold Farm, Jumbles Lane, Bradshaw, with space for people to bring tents, as well
POLITICIANS and union leaders have demanded answers over the fate of jobs at a Bolton factory. Bolton West MP Julie Hilling has written to three tissue companies urging them to put an end to “confusion” surrounding 28 employees at the former Georgia
BOLTON’S biggest nightclub is to be brought back to life as a “world buffet restaurant”. The announcement was welcomed by Bolton Council chiefs, who said the town needed to attract more family restaurants. Ikon closed in January last year because
HOSPITAL bosses are working with public health chiefs to stub out smoking at entrances to the Royal Bolton. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust — which runs the Royal Bolton Hospital — made a dramatic U-turn when it decided not to build smoking shelters
