A TEENAGER who died after jumping in front of a train had seemed in a normal happy mood on the morning of his death, an inquest heard. Adam Smith rarely went out and spent much of his time in his room at home in Atherton on the internet playing
BOLTON Council is reminding residents to make sure that they use hackney cabs and private hire vehicles safely this Christmas.During the festive period more people make use of private hire and hackney carriage vehicles than at most other times of the
MORE than 75 empty properties in Bolton have been brought back into use as homes under the Greater Manchester Empty to Plenty scheme. The project has seen Bolton Council and Bolton at Home awarded funding to breathe new life into abandoned properties,
PLANS to develop the site of the old Green Bengal in Bromley Cross have changed again, and will be debated on Thursday. Developers C.W. Construction have amended their latest application to build a Sainsbury’s in Darwen Road where the restaurant
PRIMARY school children have shunned a trip to SeaWorld in America in favour of a visit to the European Parliament to protest against keeping killer wales in captivity. Young campaigners at Devonshire Road Primary School are making plans to travel
CONOR Wilkinson is desperate for Neil Lennon to feed him to the Lions – so he can show Millwall why he was right to quit the club. After making his first Championship start for Wanderers in the 0-0 draw against Ipswich Town, the Republic of Ireland
THE owner of a fish and chip restaurant has found his own cure for the drop off in footfall in Bolton town centre in recent years.Tasos Pattichis is running bus trips to Bolton where visitors are encouraged to visit attractions like the revamped market
SOME useful tips for keeping a good Christmas tree.1. Try to buy from a tree farm. 2. Gently stroke a branch on the tree to make sure that the needles are flexible and stay on the tree, or lift it up a few inches and drop it on the cut trunk. If the outer
CHRISTMAS shoppers were entertained by Bolton Caledonia Pipe Band which added a Scottish flavour to seasonal festivities in the town centre.They were joined by guest Catherine Brown, who performed traditional Highland dancing to the pipe music.The band
MEMBERS of a Bolton martial arts club have been getting their kicks for 25 years.The Harwood Kempo Club was launched from Harwood Methodist Church in Tottington Road by club stalwart Elie Soudah and Chris Ward.Although Lebanese-born Mr Soudah is still
A ROAD safety charity has issued advice to Bolton motorists about driving in snow with the first falls of the winter expected.The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) chief examiner Peter Rodger warned that snow can come at any time.Mr Rodger advises
BUSINESS experts in Greater Manchester have voiced their optimism following a £1.3 billion of investment announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement.The positive noises have come from New Economy, a policy and strategy organisation and The Manchester
A NEW business based in Bolton, Bank Account Claim, says it has rapidly become the UK market leader in relation to mis-sold bank accounts. Bank Account Claim seeks to recover compensation for ordinary individuals who have been mis-sold packaged bank accounts
A CAR dealership which claims to be the largest in Bolton and Bury has givenone lucky driver an early Christmas present, handing over £250 of petrol as part of a promotional campaign.Randomly selected from several thousand entrants via Facebook, winner
A SVELTE slimming group leader from Harwood has been put forward for a national award.Claire Hunter joined Slimming World as a member in May 2013 and slimmed down from 15 stone 1.5 lbs to 10 stone in just 18 months despite going through early menopause.After
PROPERTIES in Blackrod and surrounding areas were left without water when a pipe burst yesterday morning.Those living in the BL6 and BL5 area experienced a trickle or no water coming out of the taps.United Utilities identified the problem as a leak in
Through the letters page I would like to convey thanks for the Christmas tree and star in Kearsley this year.Bolton has its extravagant snow slide, Christmas trees and lights and Farnworth too has a wonderful display of lights and trees. Now Kearsley
FORREST F finally got their first points on the board with a 10-8 victory over third-bottom Sharples C.And the Bolton Badminton League Section C bottom team had to come back from losing the first four games of the night heavily.The stirring comeback got
BOLTON missed the chance to put daylight between themselves and the North One West relegation zone when they went down 23-7 at New Brighton on Saturday.The game between fourth-bottom Bolton and the team one place below them was billed by some as 'must
SALLY Blood was living happily in Tanzania when she was given the devastating news her ovarian cancer had returned. Fighting the illness for a second time, she was told the cancer was incurable - and now she is determined to raise as much money as possible
BANDS and music fans joined forces to create a parody version of Sir Bob Geldof and Bono's Band Aid — Bland Aid. Singers from Bolton and across Greater Manchester recorded Bland Aid (Fleece the World) in just two hours, changing the lyrics of the
BOLTON residents have backed massive changes to the way the health service is organised, according to new research.A huge public consultation was undertaken to collect opinions on changes proposed by the Healthier Together programme, which will see the
A SCHOOL was left reeling after thieves struck three times in less than 36 hours last week — stealing £1,400 of electrical goods. An iPad worth £400 was taken from Canon Slade School between 4pm on December 8 and 10pm on December 9. The iPad
A CRACKDOWN targeting Bolton's most wanted saw 15 suspected criminals arrested and a cannabis farm in Deane unearthed. Police drew up a list of 60 known offenders to target yesterday in a day of action as part of Operation Bauble. Teams of
MENTAL health chiefs in Bolton scooped two honours at an awards ceremony .Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMW) was named the best performing trust for dementia and first episode psychosis in 2013/2014 at the Advancing Quality
A FUNDRAISER burnt off thousands of calories while raising funds for charity when he cycled 120 miles dressed as Santa. Stuart Barnes, director of Zac's Youth Bars, cycled the equivalent distance of London to Birmingham while dressed in a full
YOUNG people in Bolton are helping to feed the borough’s most vulnerable families this Christmas.While the political fallout continues following the publication of a report on hunger showing an unprecedented rise in the number of people using food banks
SHARING your Christmas with others is a sure way of enjoying your festive celebrations far more.There are plenty of ways to help local people this year – through assisting the excellent Urban Outreach ensure cash-strapped families get some decent meals
YES, I know – your little darling MUST have a Frozen Snow Glow singing Elsa for Christmas or her life will be over. Parents all over the country have been under shocking pressure this year to get anything from the “Frozen” movie, along with other
WHAT a year for Bolton’s Maxine Peake! Apart from all the TV hit series like ‘Silk’, she gave a highly-acclaimed performance as the Prince of Denmark in “Hamlet” – and finishes the year with a striking film role in what is likely to be box-office
SHARING your Christmas with others is a sure way of enjoying your festive celebrations far more. There are plenty of ways to help local people this year – through assisting the excellent Urban Outreach ensure cash-strapped families get some decent
IT’S a great shame there are now more than 50 legal cases of historic sex abuse within the Scout Association. It’s a terrible experience for individuals to cope with, at such a young age, and lives will have been badly damaged. It’s also a great
BOLTON town centre definitely needs development like the £6.5 million office project planned close to the town’s new rail and bus interchange. If planning permission goes ahead, the five-storey building will be at the junction of Great Moor Street
ARE you buying your child a tablet or laptop for Christmas? This year, thousands of youngsters will have the latest communication gadget at the top of their wish-list. But, unlike probably every other gift given to children on Christmas morning
A SERIES of five workshops will be held to help people trace their family historyTutor, Rita Greenwood, from the Bolton and District Family History Society, will illustrate more advanced sources for family history research starting February 28 February.It
CHILDREN aged eight to 12 can take part in a wide range of fun activities during their half-term holidays at Bolton Lads and Girls Club.The sessions will feature such sports as football, badminton, basketball, climbing, dancing and other creative activities.They
A FILM starring Bolton actress Maxine Peake will be released on DVD in February. Keeping Rosy, which also features Blake Harrison, from The Inbetweeners, and Christine Bottomley, from Silent Witness, will be available to buy from February 16. The former
THE second series of award-winning murder mystery Broadchurch returns next month, starring Lostock actor Andrew Buchan.Written by Chris Chibnall and also starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman, it will launch on ITV1 at 9pm on Monday, January 5. The
A NEW exhibition has opened at Bolton Museum covering the untold story of men who did not go to war.The first part of the exhibition looks at how the Quakers, a religious body with a long history of moral opposition to armed conflict, reacted to the outbreak
THE North West Ambulance Service has appealed for people to call only if someone is seriously ill or injured to alleviate the extreme pressure on the service.Bosses say they are struggling with the volume of 999 calls coming in and the number of incidents
FITNESS fanatics can keep in shape at a circuit training class at Smithills Sports Centre on Thursday evenings.The session runs from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and cost £3.25 per person to attend (£2 for juniors, £1.50 for monthly members and free for gym members
STEP aerobics classes are taking place at Horwich Leisure Centre on Tuesdays.They run from 7pm to 8pm and cost £3.80 attend with over 65s allowed in free.They are billed as high intensity, high energy group based exercise classes, designed to get participants
GREATER Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner has re-affirmed his commitment to bringing independence to the police complaints process.Tony Lloyd was speaking after the Home Secretary, Theresa May, launched a public consultation on proposed reforms
RESIDENTS can get in the festive spirit by taking part in a carol concert service at the YMCA. The service is from noon to 1pm at the YMCA's base in 56 Deansgate, Bolton.This event is free to attend and advance booking is not required.
LITTLE Lever residents can celebrate Christmas Eve by attending a midnight mass service at St Matthew's Church.The service takes place at 11.45pm, at the church in Market Street, Little Lever.
CHILDREN are invited to a magic show at The Sparking Clog pub in Radcliffe on Monday December 22.The show is for all ages and is free of charge.It will take place from 5pm to 7pm at the pub in Radcliffe Moor Road.
CLASSIC 1980s film Gremlins will be screened at a Horwich cinema. Film fans can enjoy the re-run of the film, featuring gremlin Gizmo, at Vue, Middlebrook Retail Park, on Friday and Christmas Eve.
A CHIRTSMAS concert will be held at a church tonight (TUES).RMS Big Band, Prestolee School choir, Kearsley Community Choir and soloists will be at Holy Trinity Church at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £4.
A RESIDENT has applied to fell three conifer trees outside his Harwood home.Mr Peter Lever of Pensford Court intends to cut down the trees, which include one Cedar tree and two Cypress trees.A council tree and woodland officer has deemed that the work
POLICE are hunting for a thief who broke into a car in Blackrod last week. The offender did not force entry, as there was no damage to the vehicle in Shawbury Close.A key, driving licence, cigarette lighter and mobile phone were taken from inside.
A MAN has been charged with assaulting a woman in Bolton. Karl Lynch, aged 45, of Hillhead Walk, Manchester, is accused of the December 4 assault and a charge of harassing the same victim.
A GROUP set up to tackle Bolton's night-time economy and make the town safer has been hailed a success, one year on from its formation. Nightclub owners, pub landlords, Bolton Council, the police, taxi firms and even NCP began working together a year
IT’s no secret that parents play a key part in how well their child does in school.Parental involvement in their child's education is said to boost achievement .Now a former outstanding teacher believes modern technology can help bridge the gap between
WANDERERS under-18s kick off their FA Youth Cup campaign at Portsmouth tonight with coach David Lee hoping his patched-up side can forget their league struggles and blaze a cup trail. The young Whites have not won in 10 matches in the FA U18 Premier
SCHOOL children and sixth formers are being supported to achieve their goals inside and outside the classroom.Talented young people from Horwich and Blackrod have received a cash award to support their extra curricular education in this year’s Rotary
THE problems may be mounting in attack for Wanderers boss Neil Lennon with two more strikers added to the injury list but he can at least take comfort in the form of his defence. A third successive clean sheet at home to high-flying Ipswich Town
COULD Emile Heskey solve Wanderers' attacking quandary at Millwall on Friday night? That is the question Neil Lennon may be mulling over after two more frontmen were added to the injury list at the weekend. Heskey was back training with the
THE landlord of a historic Bolton pub has launched a campaign to get the Grade II listed building modernised.Dennis Holmes and his wife Christine have raised a petition signed by more than 200 people in support of their plan to make the three-room Finishers
CHRISTMAS cards have been sent out to Bolton at Home tenants reminding them how much rent they owe. The move has been blasted as insensitive and patronising by residents — but housing chiefs claimed some customers preferred the "gentle approach
