IT seems a week never passes by in football these days without those dreaded three words – Financial Fair Play – cropping up. For many fans it is about as interesting as watching the grass grow at the Reebok but the implications for every club
A MARRIED teacher — found in a pupil’s bedroom by her mother — has admitted a catalogue of sexual activity with a schoolgirl. Shamed Andrew Welsh, aged 35, a teacher at Canon Slade School, started a relationship with a year 11 girl after she sought
A 26-YEAR-OLD man believed to be from Bolton was killed instantly when his jet ski crashed into another in the United Arab Emirates. The tragic accident happened in the emirate of Sharjah – 30 miles north of central Dubai – last night. A rescue
PADDY McGuinness is starring in a new World Cup-themed advert for Carlsberg. The Bolton comedian features as the barman in the beer company's idea of the perfect World Cup pub, which also stars Ian Wright and Geoff Stelling. The idea is
POLICE have launched an investigation after a passenger died when he was dragged under a bus on the Oldhams Estate in Astley Bridge. Delroy Finney, aged 46 of Oldhams Terrace, died on Athlone Avenue after an accident that is thought to have happened
A JURY is deliberating in the case of a 61-year-old man accused of stabbing a teenager in his home. Kenneth Tracey, of Deepdale Road, Breightmet, is alleged to have stabbed Thomas Laisby twice on April 19 last year. He denies wounding with
SEVEN primary schools will come together for a concert with musicians from the Halle orchestra. The event will be themed Keep The Halle Fires Burning and will be about events in World War One. It will involve music and poetry composed by children
A FARNWORTH man will stand trial for arson. Bilal Aslam, aged 23, of Campbell Street, denies setting fire to a car in February 10 in Campbell Street. He will stand trial at Bolton Magistrates Court on May 20. Aslam admitted breaking a bail
FOLK rockers Steeleye Span are celebrating 45 years in the business with a live show at the Albert Halls on Thursday, May 22. Their performance in Bolton will see them showcase new songs alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful
BOLTON’S University of the Third Age will hold its monthly meeting on May 23 at 2pm at the United Reformed Church of St Andrew and St George, St George’s Road, Bolton. Speaker is Norman Hindley will give a talk entitled Working at the Co-op and
BOLTON at Home’s urban care and neighbourhood (UCAN) centres have reached the finals of a national award after being judged to be one of the North West’s best community projects. The six centres were named the winners of the ‘investing in people
ST Paul's Church in Holland Street, Astley Bridge, is holding its annual garden party next month. It will involve musical performances, stalls, bric-a-bac, games, a magic show and face painting. The free event will be officially opened by the Mayor
CHARITY Good News for Romania will hold a coffee morning and bring and buy sale from 9.45am to noon on Saturday at 1 Wythburn Avenue, Smithills. All proceeds will benefit poor children and their families in Romania. For more information ring
PARKSIDE Male Choir will perform at St James Church, Lower Leigh Road, Daisy Hill from 7.30pm to 10pm. Tickets cost £6 on the door.
BOLTON West MP Julie Hilling swapped the raucous noise of the House of Commons for a more melodic experience on a visit to BBC Radio stations. Ms Hilling met with Radio 1 station bosses to discuss potential ways to get young people interested in
PARENTS are invited to attend a buggy zumba session free of charge. Lancashire Wildlife Trust is hosting the fitness activity at its base in Bury Road, Breightmert. People are encouraged to attend the workout with their youngsters, who can
A WOULD-BE burglar smashed a back door with a paving slab but failed to get inside a house in Brighton Avenue, Heaton, on Tuesday. The door was also kicked in. Anyone with information should call police on 101.
SUPERFIT members of the USN Bolton Arena gym have won exercise equipment for Rivington and Blackrod School in Technogym’s “Let’s Move for a Better World” campaign. They were among 20,000 people who participated in Technogym’s social campaign to
BOLTON Music Service is hosting The National Choral Organisation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration weekend at Victoria Hall in Bolton tomorrow. More than 700 singers will arrive in Bolton to celebrate the golden anniversary of the singing organisation
CHILDREN aged five to 11 can attend Johnson Fold Primary School’s Monday club. Activities will include arts, crafts, sports and computer games. The club, which is held every Monday during term time, costs 50p and runs from 5pm until 7pm.
THE next Horwich Heritage Society open day and exhibition will look at 75 years of aircraft research and development in Lostock. A presentation will be given by David Kaye, who will talk about the history of BAE at Lostock. The event will be
BOLTON residents who are affected by noisy neighbours can get free information and advice on Wednesday, May 21. An open day will be held from 10am until 2pm at Kings Church in Millfield Road, Breightmet, featuring workshops, a performance from
A FARMER’S market will be held at Trinity Methodist Church in Bury Road, Tonge Fold, on Saturday, May 31. The market, which is open from 11.30am until 1.30pm, will include a chocolate tombola, refreshments and a variety of stalls selling hand-crafted
A COMMUNITY centre will open its doors to the public for the first time in Halliwell. The Platinum Community Centre in Halliwell Road will be officially opened on Wednesday. The Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton will attend the ceremony at 12.30pm
NEW retailer Roman Originals has opened its doors at Bolton’s Market Place Shopping Centre as its new owner bids to drum up business. “We’re excited about our latest store opening,” said manager Heather Ormany. “Roman Originals specialise in
BOLTON Philatelic Society is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday at 7.30pm. It will take place in St Andrew and St George’s Church Hall in St George’s Road, where Robin Heap will be installed as president for the next 12 months.
THE Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton will attend the inauguration of the new Town and Mayor of Westhoughton. Cllr Colin Shaw and his wife Dee will attend the civic reception of Councillor Kevan Jones followed by supper at Hart Common Gold Club on Monday
A WELL known World War One historian will be speaking at the next meeting of the Horwich Heritage Society. Chorley historian Steve Williams will be talking about the war as the society continues to build up to the commemoration of the centenary
A FAMILY fun day in aid of a little boy who suffers from an agonising skin condition takes place on Saturday, May 31. The event will raise funds to support eight-year-old Rhys Williams, who suffers from epidermolysis bullosa (EB), an condition
TOTS and their parents are invited to take part in outdoor and indoor themed activities at the Wildlife Trust in Bury Road, Breightmet. All activities are suitable for children aged 15 months to five years old. Sessions take place on Wednesdays
BOLTON NHS Foundation Trust is holding a free RiteWeight programme at the Nutrition and Dietetic Department in Ashburner Street over the next few weeks. The programme is running until June 9 and offers advice and support for adults wanting to manage
WOMEN joined forces to raise funds for a hospice. Kate Parkinson organised a ladies’ evening at her Egerton home and raised more than £760 for East Lancashire Hospice. She arranged the fundraiser after her mother, Kathy Walker, was treated
A HALLIWELL man will stand trial for beating. Alan Walker, aged 51, of Frank Street, denies beating a woman on May 3. He will appear at Bolton Magistrates Court on August 12.
PEOPLE can get rid of unwanted items with a car boot sale at The Barlow Institute in Bolton Road, Edgworth, on Sunday, May 18. Taking part costs £8 in advance and £10 on the day. To save yourself a space, call 01204 852 032.
A FUNDRAISING event to raise money for a local animal charity will be held at Jollyes Pet Store in Bolton tomorrow. Bunnyhop Rescue will be holding a tombola sale at the Crompton Way store from 11am to 4pm to raise money to help the many abandoned
THE Lancashire Wildlife Trust is holding a Simply Networking business event next Thursday from 3pm to 5pm. To apply for the event at Bury Road trust visit networking4business.com/ future-events.htm
KEARSLEY Mount Cottage is to open its doors for an open day. Friends of Kearsley Mount will host the event which will include a guided tour and entertainment. Kearsley Youth Band will perform at the open day along with performances from Chris
THE 25th annual Francis Lee Golf Classic in aid of Bolton Lads and Girls Club will take place on Thursday, June 12. The day starts at 11.45am with lunch, followed by a gun shot starting at 1.30pm, an 18-hole Stableford and a four course dinner
A PRISONER has been charged with trying to have his estranged wife and her friend murdered while he was behind bars. Andrew McGarry, aged 39, has been charged with two counts of soliciting to commit murder and three counts of encouraging or assisting
AMIR Khan and Vernon Kay were among stars at the BT Sport Industry Awards last night. The event took place at Battersea Evolution in London last night, attended by celebrities and 1,750 industry executives. The awards celebrate sport industry
JESSICA Lydon is proof that becoming a chartered accountant is not all about numbers and balance sheets. The 27-year-old newly qualified member of the Warings Chartered Accountants team specialised in languages, with A Levels in Spanish and French
THE fire service has created a dramatic video capturing its unique firefighting drone. The unmanned “air imagery unit” is currently being trialled by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters used the drone at a recent incident
A FIRE broke out at The Market Place Shopping Centre this morning. Firefighters were called after a blaze started in the sign of a shop on the ground floor of the building. Crews from Wigan, who were providing cover at Bolton Central fire station
BOLTON’S University of the Third Age will hold its monthly meeting on May 23 between 2pm and 4pm at the United Reformed Church of St Andrew and St George, St George’s Road, Bolton. Admission is £1 and includes refreshments. The speaker this
IT’S great to see that the Bolton News did a poll which shows 91 per cent of voters want chugggers (professional charity fundraisers) banned from Bolton. I’m a volunteer and I’ve been called an idiot by charity muggers in Bolton for giving up my
I WRITE in reply to the letter from Steve Jones (May 3). Steve makes some very good points on major issues and he makes a very good case for voting UKIP. Yes, he’s right about the three main parties failing to address the issue of bankers and
THE consultation over the proposed closure of mental health and elderly wards at Royal Bolton Hospital is now over. Greater Manchester NHS Trust (GMT) is proposing the closure of three wards, and care for the resulting “displaced” patients will
ALL is not lost for disabled folk. I have struggled, cursed, even blasphemed care teams. I literally, did think that my funeral was around the corner, and like a sinner before the gates of heaven, nurses, care workers, OT’s dentists, doctors, and therapists
A 59-YEAR-OLD woman stole £1,458 collected by 25 elderly people living in sheltered accommodation, a court heard. Charee Kelly helped herself to the cash over eight months while acting as treasurer of the Whittlebrook House, Trinity Crescent Residence
BOLTON Food and Drink Festival 2014 was launched to traders with a promise that this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. Celebrity chefs Gino D’Acampo, James Martin, John Torode and Michael Caines have already been booked to appear
THE creator of the award-winning BBC3 zombie drama In The Flesh has told how the University of Bolton has helped him to get to where he is in his television writing career. The drama has returned for its second season for which Dominic Mitchell
GEORGE Osborne was offered a slice of Bolton culture when he was asked if he would like to share Champak Fakira’s pie. The Chancellor was leaving the J Greeley butchers when the 57-year-old introduced himself, shook Mr Osborne’s hand and promptly
A DEVOTED son is appealing to immigration chiefs to allow him to stay in Bolton to care for his elderly parents. Oleksandr Zarvanskyy says he has sacrificed his own family life in Ukraine to help provide round-the-clock care for step-father Paul
WHEN Jason Kenny first started cycling as a teenager, he never imagined he could make a career out of it — let alone go on to become an Olympic champion. His laid back but competitive nature has played a part in his success, but the 26-year-old
A THREE-time Ironman world champion will be on hand to inspire competitors at this summer’s Ironman UK endurance event in Bolton. Australian athlete Craig Alexander, regarded as one of the most respected Ironman champions in the world, will be
A FATHER-of-four is preparing to run 10 marathons in 10 days in a bid to raise money for vulnerable young people. Charles Cowling will start his challenge today and will run the same 26.2-mile course every day until Sunday, May 18. The 51-year-old
AN invite to the Queen’s garden party is a dream come true for a former Mayor of Westhoughton. Cllr Ryan Battersby, from Westhoughton Town Council, and his girlfriend Amy Longmore will be taking the trip to London after being invited to the party
AFTER Ilse Splaine was given a second chance at life, she and her husband Bob have spent the past 25 years fundraising for the hospital that helped her. Mr and Mrs Splaine, both aged 79, from Atherton, were determined to reach the milestone after
IF you are new to exercise or very overweight then aerobic exercise is a good place to start and you will lose body fat. Aerobic activity has many great benefits and it is great for improving fitness. However, if you are already used to exercising
CHUNG-YONG Lee aims to shrug off a season of disappointment by shining at this summer’s World Cup finals. The Wanderers winger is heading for Brazil after being named as part of Hong Myung-bo’s 23-man squad yesterday. But the 25-year-old admits
BLACKROD are hoping their blend of youth and experience can establish them as a top division side in the long term. Like most clubs, the Vicarage Road men are targeting a place in the upper tier when the Association splits into two divisions next
THE stars aligned for the Shuttleworth family at Bradshaw last weekend as father and son, David and Will, both scored centuries playing in the same match. Will, aged 15, hit his first ever senior ton, scoring 114 not out after opening the batting
THE realities of life in the Championship were reflected in attendance figures for Wanderers this season, as home gates dropped by 10 per cent in the last 12 months. Attendances at the Reebok Stadium averaged 16,140 for league games, down 10.5
A MAN launched a “potentially lethal” attack on his housemate with a fire extinguisher — after he used the wrong toilet. Michael Peatfield, aged 24, attacked Robert Turner after he saw him using a staff toilet in the home for adults with disabilities
DOUGIE Freedman has pledged to continue speaking his mind in an effort to keep Wanderers in order next season. The Whites boss has not been afraid to dish out some harsh words to his players during a disappointing campaign, not least after heavy
THE use of halal meat in restaurants across the country has hit the headlines after both Pizza Express and Subway were criticised. Melanie Wallwork speaks to Bolton MP Yasmin Qureshi about the issue WHILE the sale of halal meat in restaurants has
