MOTORISTS escaped with only minor injuries after two cars crashed in Crompton Way. The accident, which involved a Ford B Max and a Renault Clio, happened at about 7.20pm at the junction of Crompton Way and Moss Bank Way. A man was seen being
FOOTAGE of a pensioner being dragged to the ground during a robbery has been shown on BBC’s Crimewatch. Jane Campbell, aged 79, was approached from behind by a man who put his hand on her shoulder before running off with her shopping bag in Back
A LEIGH man has been charged with a hit-and-run in Deane. Martyn Jones, also known as Martyn O’Neil, aged 39, of Cameron Street, Leigh, was arrested after the incident in Wigan Road, Deane, on Friday. Tekie Yamani, the 37-year-old pedestrian
A HEADMASTER at Bolton School has defended Sir Ian McKellen’s shock confession that he does not class himself as northern. The Hollywood actor, who starred in The Lord of the Rings and X-Men, spent his early years in the borough before moving to
TWO children escaped from a house fire in Bury Road, Breightmet. The youngsters were home alone at 12.10pm yesterday when the fire broke out in the kitchen. Neighbours alerted fire crews who used a fan to get rid of smoke from the kitchen.
A 36-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for 14 weeks for stealing coffee and breaching a suspended jail term. Charlie Brown, of Callis Road, Deane, admitted stealing five jars of coffee from the Co-op in Chorley Old Road, Bolton, on July 15. He committed
A PETITION launched by Bolton MP David Crausby to “save grass roots football” has attracted more than 6,000 names. Mr Crausby, pictured, who represents Bolton North East, set up the e-petition with an aim to ensure that grass roots football gets
TWO cars were targeted by criminals at the weekend. A car window was smashed in Auburn Street, Daubhill, and two sets of keys were stolen. Registration plates were taken off a car in Mornington Road, Heaton.
PADDINGTON Bear fans will be able to meet their favourite character in Bolton today. The ‘Warbeartons’ Adventure Bus will be in Victoria Square at 10.15am. Visitors can pick up a copy of Warbeartons Summer Adventure Guide and enjoy a trademark
BABIES should receive the new Meningitis B vaccine as soon as possible, a Bolton MP has urged. Bolton West MP Julie Hilling, pictured, responded to an announcement by the Department for Health, which said the vaccine is being recommended for inclusion
A HALLIWELL man will stand trial for causing actual bodily harm. Damien Brierley, aged 29, of Rushlake Drive, denies causing a woman actual bodily harm on July 16. He admitted possessing cannabis. Brierley will appear at Bolton Crown Court
A THIEF who stole several plant pots has been sentenced to a curfew for 12 weeks by Bolton magistrates. The court heard how Paul Edwards, aged 37, of Blackhorse Street, Blackrod, stole the seven plant pots, worth £205, from four victims on March
THE jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering pregnant teenager Jayden Parkinson has been sent home until Thursday. Ben Blakeley, aged 22, of Christchurch Road in Reading, denies murdering the 17-year-old, whose body was found in the grave
A WILLOW tree will be chopped down on a road in Eagley Brow. Gillian Grundy, who lives in Park Terrace, informed Bolton Council of her plans to fell the tree which, she says, is overhanging on to a public highway and damaging a retaining wall.
THE Bolton Hospice Tea Party Appeal is back. And this year the celebration of tea and all things sweet runs from the end of July until the end of August. Now the public is being invited to host Tea Parties in aid of the hospice Whether it is a
PLANS to build a first- floor extension onto a house in Astley Bridge have been rejected by council officers. Fejal Umar applied to build the 5.35 metre extension at the rear of his property to create a new bedroom and en-suite. But planning
A SHOPLIFTER who stole a leg of lamb from a supermarket has appeared before Bolton magistrates. James Taggart, aged 30, of Mersey Bank Road, Hadfield, Glossop, pleaded guilty to taking the meat, worth £12, from Tesco on July 17. Magistrates
BOLTON residents can get advice on housing issues at a drop-in session today at Breightmet UCAN Centre in New Lane, from 10am until noon. People can come along and get advice and information on different issues relating to housing. To find
A CHEESE and wine masterclass is being held in Bolton next month. Stuart Rothwell, from The Vineyard in Ramsbottom, will be at the Octagon Theatre’s bar at 6pm on Saturday, August 23. Tickets cost £25 and people will be able to sample a wide
RADICAL proposals to shake-up hospital care came under fire during a Parliamentary debate. Greater Manchester MP’s slammed the Healthier Together consultation process for being “undemocratic” and pitting hospitals against each other. The language
FAMILIES are invited to take part in a bug hunt in Hall i’th Wood in August. The hunt will take place at Hall i’th Wood museum on August 12 from noon until 1pm, with another hunt taking place from 2pm until 3pm. To book a place on either hunt call
A LITTLE Lever couple have been given the fo-ahead to build a ground and first floor extension at the side of their home. Mr and Mrs O’Brien want to build extra accommodation at their bungalow in Ulleswater Close and install a dormer window. They
WORLD War One displays created by children in Astley Bridge will be on show at the area forum meeting tonight. Displays and memorabilia can be seen from 6pm before local Historian Norman Hindley gives a short presentation on life in Astley Bridge
A MEETING is being held by Bolton Hindu Forum (BHF) tonight. Members will be at Friends Meeting House, Silverwell Street, from 5.45pm to 8pm. The evening — Sharing our vision for the Bolton Hindu community — will give an insight for members
HEALTH chiefs will hold a public meeting on Friday. The Bolton NHS Clinical Commissioning Group will hold its monthly board meeting at the Friend’s Meeting House, in Silverwell Street, Bolton. from 12.30pm to 3pm. The board will review the
BOLTON Against Fracking is holding a meeting tonight. Campaigners will gather at Bolton Socialist Club, Wood Street, at 7.30pm to host a film screening with speakers and a question and answer session. Fracking is the process of drilling into
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of beating a woman. Steven Gibson, aged 44, of Turner Bridge Road, Tonge Fold, denies assault on May 26. He admitted damaging a door, causing £100 damage. He will stand trial on November 4 at
A GARDEN party will be held in Bolton on Sunday. The Bee Inspired event will be held at The Green House Project 1, Quebec Street, Deane, from 1pm to 4pm. It will feature food, music and bee friendly activities with Friends of the Earth Bolton
PROTECTED trees along a footpath in Astley Bridge will be cut back. Mrs Cooper, a resident of Pendle Court, applied to Bolton Council for permission to trim the nine trees — a mixture of elm, ash and sycamores — as they are dropping on to the path
INDIANA Jones fans are invited to hear about archaeology in the real world. A free lunchtime talk on Bolton’s links with archaeology will be held on Friday at 1pm at Bolton Library. Visitors can bring their own lunch.
A WALKING club will hold several outings next week. Bolton HF Walking Club is inviting people to join one of three walks next Wednesday, all meeting at 10.30am. The 12-mile Wharfedale walk will meet at Grassington car park, Yorkshire Dales;
REPRESENTATIVES from missile company MBDA went to the Farnborough Airshow to talk about its apprenticeship programme. Dozens of workers were on hand at a career stand to talk to aspiring engineers about employment opportunities at the Lostock-based
EVERYONE is invited to take the plunge and enjoy a free swimming session. The public session will be held at Smithills Leisure Centre today, from 7.15pm to 9.15pm, and is open to anyone over 16. Entrance is £2.50 per person. Anyone interested should
HAPPY couples in Little Hulton and Walkden wanting to marry at Salford Register Office will be able to go online to book their ceremony later this year. New ceremony diaries will go online in the next few months to allow couples to book weddings
A TONGE Fold resident is set to fell two dying sycamore trees in his back garden. Samuel Bancroft had to apply for special permission to cut down the trees at the rear of his home in Doris Avenue because they were under a tree protection order.
A DAUBHILL man has denied beating a woman on July 3. Brian Brough, aged 28, of Croston Street, will attend Bolton Magistrates Court for a trial on November 4.
THE blind in Bolton are invited to get crafty . . . Bolton Society for Blind People will hold an arts and crafts session at their base in Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, tomorrow, run by student nurses at Manchester University.
JEWELLERY, paintings, cupcakes and cards will all be on offer at the next Bromley Cross Village Hall craft and food fair on Saturday. About 20 traders will be selling arts and crafts, with proceeds from the stall fees going towards Birtenshaw Methodist
SMITHILLS Hall in Smithills Dean Road is holding events to keep children entertained every Friday over the summer. Fantastic Fridays starts this week and will feature a number of different activities for the family such as Tudor crafts to medieval
FARNWORTH residents could be disrupted by roadworks this week. Bolton Council is carrying out resurfacing work in St James Street. The scheme is due to be completed on Sunday. Temporary traffic lights are in place.
VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help with sessions hosted by Zac’s Youth Bar. The charity works with more than 1,500 young people. Sessions will be carried out throughout Bolton. Call 01204 706200 for more information.
START-UP success story The Wellbeing Farm is in line to win another award for its green credentials. The company is up for a Goldstar Award from Green Tourism for its commitment to sustainability. The Wellbeing Farm at Edgworth has been shortlisted
THE recent letters that highlighted the inconsistent goings on with Bolton Council’s planning decisions were the truth. To my mind, if there was any accountability, there would have been an independent investigation long ago. The letters to
BOWLING, in various forms, has been played for more than 500 years, making crown green bowling part of our heritage. Bolton Council is putting our greens in jeopardy by poor maintenance and infrequent mowing, etc. I realise that budgets are
RE recent stories about the decommissioning of Greenbank sheltered housing in March, 2015. I and my neighbours were informed in June that our home was not fit for purpose. There was low demand and no money available to upgrade facilities. There
BOLTON Council has sent letters, re the way you register to vote is changing. There are also details of two registers: The Electoral Register and The Open Register. The Open Register is an extract of The Electoral Register but not used for elections
I AM deeply offended by the lack of an apology from UKIP’s Cllr Paul Richardson following the comments reported in The Bolton News yesterday. Just because you put “only joking” after a statement doesn’t protect it from being sexist, racist or anything
POLICE are still appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a Bolton bingo hall. Four masked men armed with a shotgun burst into Mecca Bingo in Breightmet Fold Lane, Breightmet, and stole £5,000 in a raid while the hall was packed with bingo
HORRIFIED residents found scores of dead fish floating at a Bolton beauty spot. People walking around the Eatock Lodge nature reserve in Westhoughton have reported seeing large numbers of dead fish, mainly coy carp, on top of the water. Bolton
A DRIVER who crashed head-on with an ambulance is still wanted by police. The crash happened in Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, at about 6.15am on Monday when a BMW 325 Series crashed into an ambulance on the road near Crompton Way. The driver
A MAN has been charged with three counts of rape. Kennedy Greenway, aged 54, of Newby Road, Breightmet, has been charged with raping a woman between March 1, 1999, and August 1, 1999. He will appear at Bolton Crown Court on August 8.
ALMOST 130 years of history was torn apart when a blaze wrecked a former Great Lever primary school building. The Victorian building — which was built in 1886 and left empty in April — is now set to be demolished as soon as possible after the blaze
BOLTON’S only farmer to bottle and sell his own milk proved he is the “cream of the crop” by scooping top prize at the country’s premier agricultural event. Michael Partington, who runs Dearden’s Farm in Over Hulton with his wife Anne-Marie, was
FAMOUS faces from Bolton will join Geordie duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly on their first ever live tour. Vernon Kay, pictured, and Paddy McGuinness, as well as other stars including Chris Moyles, Kian Egan, Joey Essex, Peter Andre, Nicky
YOUNG and old followed the yellow brick road to St Stephen’s CE Primary School, Kearsley, to enjoy a wiz of a play. The talented pupils staged the family favourite Wizard of Oz as the end-of-term production to the delight of parents, friends and
A FORMER Westhoughton mayor has appeared in court accused of stealing thousands of pounds from his elderly father. Dressed in a suit and tie, James Gilfillan, aged 54, pictured, spoke only to confirm his name and address. Gilfillan, who now
THE popular Meccano Bridge in Little Lever is a unique attraction that stands out in its countryside surroundings — but visitors are struggling to find it. Dr Paul Hindle, chairman of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Society, which helped
BUDDING tennis players made a racket at Moss Bank Park after the tennis courts underwent a facelift. Youngsters joined the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Martin Donaghy, and Mayoress Jacqueline Tracey to celebrate the refurbishment of the four courts with
BUS drivers from Bolton have travelled over the border to transport elite athletes during the Commonwealth Games. The First Bus group has won contracts to transport athletes as well as officials and the media during the games and will also be providing
AFTER seeing Bolton hero Jason Kenny win a gold medal at the Olympics, Claire Phillips is keeping her fingers crossed she will meet The Queen at the Commonwealth Games, which start today. Claire is one of the hundreds of volunteers at the Games
A CAMPAIGN to ban “glitzy” cigarette packs has been backed by three Bolton teenagers. They joined Bolton south east MP Yasmin Qureshi who is urging the government to implement a law to protect children from branded cigarette packaging. The
CHILDREN have got on board with a drive to rid dog fouling from Kearsley’s streets. Primary school pupils have been told about the problems with dog fouling and the risk it can be to people’s health. Dog owners caught allowing their pets to
EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted criminals. Police are continuing the hunt for Jason Edward Smith, aged 28, for breaching a harassment order. Attempts to arrest Smith, who has links to Bolton, Blackburn
A deputy head, teachers, a governor and a PTA member shut the school gates behind them for the last time as the academic year came to a close. Saiqa Chaudhari reports. IT was Catherine Walker’s passion to help children develop into bright young
A MAN who sent abusive text and social media messages has been given a suspended jail sentence. Bolton magistrates heard Stephen Green, aged 33, of Thurnham Street, Lancaster, sent messages to Andrew Slater between November 23 last year and February
A MALE barbershop voice choir sang its way to success after members were named among the top singers in the world at a competition in Las Vegas. The 65 members of The Cottontown Chorus, who rehearse at Turton High School, flew to America to compete
A BURGLAR who stole a retired police officer’s long service medal and his dead wife’s jewellery has been jailed. Edward Fitzgerald, who ransacked the home of widower Roger Caldwell while he was visiting his daughter in June, also stole from pensioners
MEMBERS of the Inner Wheel Club of Horwich celebrated the organisation’s 60th birthday by holding a party at Rivington Hall Barn. The diamond birthday party saw members of the Horwich club enjoy an afternoon of food and entertainment was provided
A ROAD was closed after a car crash in Little Hulton. At 7.10am today, a red Ford Transit van crashed into a silver Peugeot 307 at the junction of Cleggs Lane and Manchester Road. Police were called to the scene and closed the junction for
WANDERERS are casting admiring glances towards Huddersfield Town winger Adam Hammill. Dougie Freedman is a big fan of the Scottish winger but The Bolton News understands he is unlikely to make a move unless he loses one of his first-choice midfielders
KEITH Andrews is expected to complete a season-long loan move to Watford later today. The former Republic of Ireland international has 12 months left on his contract at Wanderers but has been told he does not feature in Dougie Freedman’s first
BIN bosses insist there are no plans to introduce three-week collections in Bolton — after Bury Council introduced the policy. Councillors in Bury have controversially voted to pick up grey bins every three weeks, while blue and green containers
LIAM Feeney wants to keep defenders guessing this season by showing he is more than just a wing man. Dougie Freedman has called for more goals from the 26-year-old he signed on a free transfer from Millwall this season – a challenge that Feeney
POLICE warned Bolton Council to board up windows at a former primary school building — just hours before it was destroyed in a mystery blaze. Neighbours had complained that Clarendon Primary School’s former home had become a target for vandals
