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  • Cannabis farm found after toddler accidentally dials 999

    POLICE found a cannabis farm after a child accidentally dialled 999. Officers traced the called back to an address thought to be in Little Hulton when they followed up on an abandoned emergency call. They tweeted this picture of the plants

  • Youngsters’ mill danger warning

    FIREFIGHTERS are calling for youngsters to stop playing in a dangerous mill. Crews were called to the Howe Bridge Spinning mill in Atherton, at about 7pm on Tuesday after a passer-by thought that youths had started a fire in the derelict building

  • Police target shoplifters

    SUSPECTED shoplifters have been held by security guards and arrested by police in a series of incidents. Two people were arrested at Bolton Gate Retail Park in Round Hill Way, off Turton Street in the town centre; one person was arrested at Middlebrook

  • Roadworks warning

    DRIVERS have been warned to expect delays while contractors carry out repairs in Tottington Road, Harwood. Bolton Council began carriageway repatching work this week and the project is expected to run until Tuesday. Temporary traffic lights

  • Car stolen

    A CAR was stolen after keys were left in the ignition of a silver Fiat Ducato in Tonge Bridge Way, Tonge Moor, on Tuesday.

  • Man received stolen vehicle

    AN Atherton man has been sentenced for receiving a stolen Subaru Legacy vehicle. Daniel Marsh, aged 27, of Seddon Close, admitted handing the car, which is worth £7,500. He also admitted using the car on De Havilland Way, Horwich, without insurance

  • Gardening at the tower

    A FREE family gardening session will take place at the kitchen garden in Turton Tower, Edgworth on Saturday, April 26. People are invited along between 10am and 2pm to help volunteers design, build and grow plants to put in the garden. Take

  • Appeal for sponsors to fund book about Gallipoli

    A PIONEERING communications project is appealing for sponsorship to turn a World War One exhibition into a book. Diversity in Barrier Breaking Communications (DBBC), with support from the Heritage Lottery, have researched the stories of 122 Bolton

  • Dances of peace event

    A SESSION of the Dances of Universal Peace will be held in Blackrod on Saturday, April 26. The spiritual dance of meditation takes place at St Katharine’s Church in Church Street from 10.30am to 12.30pm and is open to all with no previous experience

  • Smoker is fined £200

    A SMOKER must pay £420 — after he was caught dropping a cigarette butt in the town centre. Daniel Pesta, aged 25, of Moorby Walk, Great Lever, was fined £200, told to pay the same amount in court costs, and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge

  • Nominations now open

    NOMINATIONS are now open for an awards ceremony in the deaf and deaf blind calendar. The 2014 Signature Annual Awards recognise unsung heroes who help break down the barriers and create a welcoming society for all. For more information and

  • ‘Be safe near water’

    BOLTON families are being urged to make sure people stay safe near water. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has warned families there is an increased risk of children accidentally drowning during the bank holiday period.

  • Barbecue sparks fire

    A DISPOSABLE barbecue caused two wheelie bins to catch fire. Crews from Bolton Central station arrived in Shrewsbury Road, Heaton, after a woman had put the disposable barbecue on top of a wheelie bin. The bin and a neighbouring bin were set

  • Disruption finally over

    A LENGTHY scheme of roadworks in Horwich is set to be completed today. National Grid has been installing a new gas main in Mason Street since the end of March with temporary traffic lights in place.

  • Mayor at reception

    THE Mayor of Bolton will travel to Altrincham next week for the Mayor of Trafford’s civic reception. Cllr Colin Shaw and Mayoress Dee have been invited to attend the glitzy event at the Cresta Court Hotel with other Greater Manchester dignitaries.

  • Boogie and Bucks Fizz

    THERE is a chance to groove the years back to the golden age of disco at a “Boogie Nights” event at the Mercure Last Drop Hotel later this month. It takes place on Saturday, April 26, from 6pm to 11pm, and includes Bucks Fizz on arrival, a three

  • Coffee shop celebrates

    A COFFEE shop in Little Lever will mark its first birthday with a special party on April 26. Ohana Coffee House in Market Street have invited the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton to attend the celebrations.

  • Prayer dates announced

    A GROUP of churches has announced a new set of prayer dates. The “Passion for Bolton” group will hold their next prayer meeting at 7pm on Monday, June 16 at St Andrew and St George URC in Knowsley Street. The next meeting will take place at

  • Active time

    YOUNGSTERS aged between 15 months and five years are invited to get involved with indoor and outdoor activities. The activity sessions are run by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and take place every Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am until 1pm at the

  • Group gets talk from consultant

    A SUPPORT group for people with bowel problems meets at the Royal Bolton Hospital on Wednesday, April 30. Consultant gastroenterologist Dr Sal Singh will speak to the self-help Irritable Bowel Syndrome Group from 7pm to 8.30pm. For more information

  • Nefertiti subject of lecture

    BOLTON Archaeology Egyptology Society President Dr Joyce Tyldesley will be giving a lecture on Queen Nefertiti at Bolton Museum. Dr Tyldesley has written a book on the famous Egyptian Queen and she is to follow up her book with a new account of the

  • Fusiliers’ fun date with shoppers

    THE Lancashire branch of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will be celebrating Easter with shoppers. The regiment will be at The Rock in Bury on Saturday as part of Easter-themed activities over the weekend. Attractions include crafts, a giant

  • Youngsters invited to scrum on down to club

    YOUNGSTERS aged 11 to 16 can take part in a rugby union training session on Saturday morning. The free session is at Bolton Rugby Club in Avenue Street, Halliwell, from 10am until 11.30am. For more details, call 01204 597248.

  • Church hosts car boot sale

    A CAR boot sale takes place at Horwich’s Spiritualist Church from 7am to 3pm on Saturday, May 3. The event is perfect for bargain hunters or people wanting to get rid of unwanted items. A pitch costs £5 outdoors, £6 indoors and table hire is

  • Drivers breaking law

    MORE than a quarter of North West drivers aged 18 to 25 admit to breaking the law while on the road, a poll has revealed. The poll, conducted by Vision Critical and road safety charity The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), also found that

  • It’s bingo for afters

    A TASTY lunch is promised at Westhoughton United Reformed Church on May 3. The food will be served at the Park Road church between 11.15am and 1pm. A wide range of dishes including pie and mushy peas will be on offer and all are welcome at

  • Climbing weekend

    YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to take part in a Kids’ Climbing Weekend at the University of Bolton on May 3 and 4. They will be given the chance to try the University’s new child-friendly climbing routes. The weekend costs £2 and all the

  • Children can get weaving for Easter

    CHILDREN aged four to 11 can enjoy the school holidays by making their own Easter baskets at Farnworth Library in Market Street this afternoon. They will be able to take the baskets home and can also listen to Easter stories. This free event runs

  • Stetsons at the ready

    WOULD-be cowboys and cowgirls get a chance to don their Stetsons as part of a Super Saturday event at Bolton Museum on April 26, from 11am to 3pm. Activities include a free family museum trail, crafts, storytelling, object handling and more.

  • Village craft and food fair

    BROMLEY Cross Village Hall’s monthly craft and food fair takes place on Saturday, April 26. The fair features 20 stalls, which will sell items including paintings, framed hand-finished poems, cards, jewellery, chocolates and baby items. The

  • Rubbish on fire

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to rubbish on fire in Radcliffe. Crews from Whitefield attended the Bealey Industrial Estate in Dumers Lane, Radcliffe, at about 8.30pm on Monday after some rubbish had caught fire.

  • Rock and roll disco

    THE Roundhouse in Halliwell is hosting its annual rock and roll disco on Easter Sunday. Fancy dress is optional for the free event, which will feature music from the 1950s and 1960s. Doors open at 7.30pm. Call 01204 528323 for details.

  • Free flea force!

    A ‘FLEA fighting force’ will host a free workshop to give pet owners tips on how to protect against the parasites. Pets At Home Bolton will offer advice on how to deal with fleas and worms at its store, off Manchester Road, Bolton, on Friday, April

  • MP meets genocide survivors

    MP Julie Hilling met with genocide survivors at the launch of preparations for next year’s Holocaust Memorial Day. The Member of Parliament for Bolton West co-hosted the event in the House of Commons, which has the theme ‘Keeping The Memory Alive

  • Sail away

    FREE sailing taster session at Jumbles Sailing Club in Horrobin Lane, Turton, are being held on Saturday, April 26, from 10am to 4pm. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For details, call 0774 0774 623 or email Jumblesail@virginmedia.com

  • It’s all a bit funny!

    GIGGLES and laughter are guaranteed when Victoria Hall ADS present Busybody, a whodunit comedy by Jack Popplewell. The curtain goes up at the historic hall in Knowsley Street, Bolton, on Thursday, May 1, at 7.30pm. The intriguing murder is

  • Sale time at school

    PEOPLE can pick up a bargain or sell unwanted items at a car boot sale in Little Lever on Sunday, April 27. The sale takes place in the car park at Little Lever School Specialist Language College, in Church Street, from 8am onwards. A stall

  • Easter fun at library

    WESTHOUGHTON Library will celebrate Easter by holding bunny-themed activities this afternoon. Children can have their faces painted and make bunny ears and bookmarks from 3pm to 4pm. The event at the library in Market Street is suitable for ages

  • School in the swim

    BOLTON School is preparing to hold its first swim clinic. The My Coach clinic is being held with the help of 1996 Great Britain Olympic team captain Alan Rapley on April 27, from 9am to 5pm. The clinic is designed to help swimmers improve their

  • Mayor at the party

    WORLD Earth Day will be marked at the Holiday Inn in Bridge Street with the planting of a tree. The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Colin Shaw, and his wife, Dee will also attend a children’s party in aid of domestic abuse charity Fortalice, on Tuesday.

  • Night at the museum

    BOLTON Museum is throwing open its doors in the evening for a spectacular torchlight look at its artefacts. The evening event takes place on Thursday, May 15, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. It is suitable for children aged four to 11 and it is free

  • Josh Vela extends his loan at Notts County to end of season

    JOSH Vela has extended his loan spell at Notts County until the end of the season. The 20-year-old Wanderers midfielder, pictured, has played five games so far for the Magpies, helping them to battle out of the League One relegation zone on goal

  • Pawnbroker gives 300 Easter eggs to poorly children

    EGG-CELLENT staff at H&T Pawnbrokers collected 300 Easter eggs to donate to poorly children in Bolton. The store appealed to shoppers to drop in Easter eggs at a donation point in the Newport Street shop. The eggs will be distributed to

  • Spotlight act: Tori Wooff

    Act name: Tori Wooff How did you get into music? My dad got me playing classical guitar when I was 12-years-old after me begging him to teach me how to be Jimmy Page. A couple of years later was when I really started to sing and play together

  • Tonge Moor Primary School gets two new fish

    YOUNGSTERS at Tonge Moor Primary School have welcomed two new fishy friends to their class — Frankie and Benny. The fish were a donation from Pets At Home in Bolton, along with a tank that sits outside the school’s library. The school’s business

  • Psychedelic rock band Purson to play gig in Bromley Cross

    A psychedelic rock band fronted by a 23-year-old electric guitar virtuoso inspired by ‘60s and ‘70s music is coming to Bromley Cross. Purson will play a special, one-off show at The Railway Venue, Chapeltown Road, on Friday, May 16. Formed

  • Review: The Perfect Murder, Opera House, Manchester

    CRIME novelist Peter James has sold more than 15 million books and has fans across the globe. Now The Perfect Murder has been adapted, the first time one of his books has been performed on stage, and is playing at the Opera House, Manchester, until

  • Wanted: 'Blight on society' robber

    A ROBBER who was once branded a “blight on society” when he was jailed is being hunted by police. Jason Wilding, aged 20, threatened his victim with a knife during a robbery in Spa Road, Bolton, in August 2012. He was released from custody

  • Adlington group to stage Jesus Christ Superstar

    A CAST of more than 50 will take to the stage for a rock opera which loosely charts the final days of Jesus’ life. Jesus Christ Superstar, one of the most iconic and successful collaborations by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is being staged

  • Boss hits out at ‘slow’ banks after rate swap scandal

    A BUSINESSMAN and former commercial banking director has hit out at high street banks for continuing to court poor publicity over the widely-condemned rate-swap scandal. Dave Jones, managing director at Bolton-based Progressive Business Mentoring

  • Where are the playing fields?

    “What we do have in area’ Letters, April 9. Councillor Derek Burrows makes several assertions, which range from the ambiguous to complete fantasy. Firstly the astonishing claim that there is still a football pitch at South Avenue, Kearsley.

  • Out of work generate jobs

    THIS farce of a Government never tires of kicking those who are down. Now, I am told, they propose to trample on the unemployed by stopping their Jobseekers’ Allowance if their CVs are not up to standard, or if they do not look presentable.

  • Sex is not the be-all

    THERE has been lots of talk on the subject of “love”. I was brought up to believe that love was not just a singularity, that it has many facets, some say one love covers all. I suggest they are in error. Love for mothers and fathers differ from

  • Traders need support

    IN 2001, the Market Hall and Pembroke Halls in Walkden town centre were sold off by the Labour Council, an act of civic vandalism from which the town centre in Walkden has never really recovered. The £2.5m proceeds, which were earmarked for the

  • Gang attacks babysitting grandad

    A GANG of three men hit a grandad over the head and attacked him while he was babysitting. The 44-year-old victim was at home when he was confronted and attacked by three men who knocked at his door. The incident happened at a house in Warwick

  • Mums and kids flock to ladies' bazaar at Essa Academy

    BOLTON’S biggest ladies' bazaar proved to be a huge hit with women and children alike. Ladies and their children flocked to the event held at Essa Academy in Lever Edge Lave to enjoy the attractions which included stalls, a barbecue, kids activities

  • In pictures: Sharples Primary School kids' Easter bonnets

    HATS off to these creative young people who will celebrate Easter in style. Fashionable youngsters at Sharples Primary School added a sparkly edge to their uniform. And to show off their flair they staged a spectacular bonnet parade and showcased

  • 3,700 Bolton people fed by food bank last year

    A FOOD bank has fed more than 3,700 people in Bolton in the last year. The Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank released new figures after national charity The Trussell Trust announced a “shocking” rise in the of people turning to food banks. The

  • Bolton engineers star in BBC 'dirty business' documentary

    ENGINEERS from Bolton are set to make a splash in a BBC documentary. Life working for North West water company United Utilities is the subject of the six-part show, Watermen: A Dirty Business. More than 750 hours of filming went into making

  • Police advice youngsters how to 'stay safe' over Easter

    POLICE are advising young people on how to stay safe over Easter. A website with activities in Bolton lists the events taking place throughout the borough. These include something for everyone, such as rugby, museum visits, farm visits, wrestling

  • Ainsworth Arms to reopen next week after £120,000 refurb

    THE finest real ales are set to start flowing again at a landmark Bolton pub following a £120,000 refurbishment. Welcome Taverns will open the doors of the Ainsworth Arms at the junction of Halliwell Road and Moss Bank Way next Thursday. The

  • Harwood cricketer's leukaemia shock

    ALWAYS active, Chris Evans played cricket alongside Lancashire hero Jimmy Anderson as a young man. So it came as a total shock when doctors told Mr Evans, from Harwood, that he had leukaemia in 2011. Mr Evans, aged 32, who will take a tablet

  • Tributes to well known Bolton hotel boss

    A SON has paid tribute to his father who was one of Bolton’s most prominent hoteliers in the 1960s and 70s. Richard Glass, who died earlier this month aged 83 from a stroke, managed the Swan Hotel, in Churchgate in Bolton town centre as well as

  • Project to grow food in Moss Bank Park is 'excellent'

    A PROJECT to help people fight food poverty has been hailed a huge success. Julie Hilling, the MP for Bolton West, visited Moss Bank Park to see community project The Hive, which is run by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, and has been teaching residents

  • Fred Dibnah's widow to appear in Titanic film

    THE widow of national treasure Fred Dibnah features in a promotional film for The British Titanic Society’s new website. Sheila Dibnah, who married the Bolton steeplejack, turned TV presenter in 1998, fronts the 10-minute film aimed at recruiting

  • Shed and trees damaged in Farnworth garden fire

    FIREFIGHTERS were called after a shed fire spread to a group of conifer trees in a Farnworth garden. Crews were called to the garden of a house in Glynne Street at about 3.30am after reports that a garden shed had caught fire. When crews arrived

  • ARE THERE ENOUGH BEDS IN OUR HOSPITALS?

    Whilst no one really wishes to end up in a hospital bed, not all froms of complex care  can be delivered at home.  From time to time , we need a bed in hospital either for some very urgent life saving  measure or  some somewhat  planned routine treatment

  • Amir Khan hooks up with Floyd Mayweather advisor Al Haymon

    BOLTON superstar Amir Khan has teamed up with influential boxing advisor Al Haymon. The former music mogul works with some of the top names in the sport including Floyd Mayweather – on whose card Khan fights Luis Collazo in Las Vegas on May 3.

  • ‘Dangerous’ multi-storey car park forced to close

    A BUSY town centre car park has been closed for the “foreseeable future” because of safety fears. Drivers have been directed away from Bow Street car park since Friday following an assessment that showed a dangerous level of deterioration in the