NEIL Lennon has explained the circumstances behind his sending-off against Birmingham City in his first game in charge. The new Wanderers boss was sent to the stands by referee Mark Haywood after being warned for “consistent infringement” by fourth
NEIL Lennon was sent to the stands in his first game in charge of Wanderers – but still masterminded a 1-0 win at St Andrew’s. Matt Mills’ first-half header sealed three points for the Northern Irishman, who was later ordered out of the dugout
I HAVE had serious concerns about the clinical waste incinerator at the Royal Bolton Hospital ever since it was built. Now I read in the Bolton News that the incinerator exploded on Tuesday evening with a loud bang that could be heard a mile and
MR Holstead, may I applaud the company behind the “consultation opportunity” for having the chance to comment on their development plans in Bromley Cross. But some households who would be seriously affected have not had the courtesy of that leaflet
BOLTON has an array of statues commemorating the great and the good in its town centre, but another was added to their number on Friday — in equal measure. A levitating mythical creature appeared at the junction of Market Street and Deansgate.
A BOLTON company has shipped out infection prevention control products to West Africa to help combat the spread of Ebola. Vernacare’s disposable toileting and washing products have been sent to Sierra Leone to stem the spread of all infections,
THE latest fall in unemployment is not only great news for Bolton West, but the whole country and proof that David Cameron and the Conservatives’ long term economic plan is working. In Bolton West alone there are now 718 fewer people claiming Jobseeker
WORK on the Bolton Interchange is pressing ahead, with the first signs of the new structure appearing on site. Builders have been busy constructing the first part of the new £48 million project, which will replace the current station in Moor Lane
POPPIES are being distributed to shops, schools and churches in Horwich ahead of Remembrance Day. The Royal British Legion is hoping to sell as many as possible ahead of the commemoration events for the start of World War One. There will be a special
RAIL commuters will spend less time "waiting for connections" — after a free wi-fi scheme was launched at Bolton train station. Northern Rail, which manages the station, has begun a four-month trial that will offer customers the ability to access
WITH the ever-popular Strictly Come Dancing back on TV, dance fans in Bolton are being urged to “quickstep” forward for the real thing. Bolton Hospice is launching its Strictly Learn to Dance competition for 2015, which will see novices transformed
POLICE want to speak to this man about an unsolved crime. Anthony Moore, aged 24, is wanted in connection with an incident in which a woman was threatened at gunpoint. He has links to Heywood and Rochdale, police said, and is wanted on recall
ONE bizarre statistic jumped out at me from the masses of information published in the BBC’s annual price of football survey. That is a season ticket for Barcelona – priced at £103.38 – is equal to the cost of buying a pie at every one of Kidderminster
A MASSIVE million pound drug dealing operation has been smashed by police after a six-month investigation. At Manchester Crown Court 31-year-old mastermind James Close, of Cloisters Avenue, Leigh, was jailed for 13 years and nine months after admitting
WHILE the mood at Wanderers seems a different world from the sorrowful place it seemed before the international break, Neil Lennon insists he has not instigated a revolution at the club. In the manager’s own words, subtle changes have been made
THIEVES stole a £1,000 mountain bike after breaking into a garage — while the owner was at home. The burglars struck at the home of Andy Dawson in Lever Park Avenue, Horwich, and stole his Cannondale F3 Mountain Bike. The incident is part of
A TELEVISION show which charted the ups and downs of life at a multi-million-pound Bolton scrapyard and its staff is set to return for a second series. Millions of people tuned in to watch six-part series Scrappers, which launched on BBC One in
LONG lost sisters who grew-up without knowing each other have met for the first time — thanks to The Bolton News. Lynn Holliday and Janet Smith, both aged 57, share the same father and were born just two months apart to different mothers. But
IN his own words, Tony Kelly has been through some “dark days” since a heart attack two years ago turned his left upside down – but the former Wanderers midfielder is now back on his feet, and putting them to some good use in a charity walk he hopes
NEIL Lennon remembers how his first taste of football at St Andrew’s nearly proved to be his last. Back in April 1988, Lennon – then a fresh-faced 16-year-old – made his professional debut in England for Manchester City against Birmingham City.
JOSH Vela could make an incredible comeback for Wanderers against Birmingham City today. The Academy graduate – frozen out under Dougie Freedman and forced to train away from the first team – is in contention for a starting position in Neil Lennon
ANDY Kellett and Georg Iliev are set for a quick reunion after becoming the latest Wanderers players to head out on loan yesterday. Kellett signed a one-month deal with Plymouth Argyle, managed by ex-Wanderers midfielder John Sheridan, and will
