MOTORISTS faced delays on the M61 after a crash between a van and a car. The collision occurred at about 5pm on the southbound carriageway near Botany Bay shopping centre in Chorley. Firefighters were sent to the scene and treated one driver
IT may be March but snow and ice could still be on its way, with a severe weather warning issued for the North West tonight. The Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning – advising people to 'be aware' – this evening and says the region
SCI-FI fanatics young and old had a rip-roaring time at Bolton's first ever Comic-Con exhibition. More than 4,000 people gathered at the Macron Arena yesterday — some dressed in colourful costumes — to snap up bargains at dozens of stalls and meet
A POIGNANT service paid tribute to hundreds of paupers buried in unmarked graves at a former workhouse. A plaque was unveiled as a lasting memorial to those who died at the Bolton Poor Law Union Workhouse during a service at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
A PLANNING application which could see a multi-million pound sports village built in Bromley Cross is expected to be submitted soon.Developers Bromley Cross Developments announced proposals for the project in September — including plans for a range of
RAIL passengers have formed an organisation aimed at improving train services. Having held a key meeting last month, Bolton Rail Users Group has now agreed a legal constitution and is appealing for new members. Its leaders said they want to
Dr Wirin Bhatiani is the chairman of Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group - tackling the issues that affect the health of the town NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group wants more services to be provided in the community, closer to where people
THREE colleagues joined me in the challenge to get to the Macron when Network Rail weren’t running any trains and the local council were digging up Chorley New Road. We thawed out with pudding, peas and gravy in the comfort of the fanzone where
POLICE were tipped off about a cannabis farm in Halliwell — after the growers left the front door open. A pedestrian in Harold Street was surprised to spy the plants through the open door of the house. He rang police just before 11pm on February
MY pride in being born in Lancashire and my membership of Lancashire County Cricket Club do not stop me believing that Bolton has more to gain from being closer to Manchester than Darwen, Blackburn or Preston.Amazing changes are afoot — Conservative chancellor
WANDERERS: 4-3-1-2 BEN AMOS...7 Made some important saves – including one blinder at close range from Sam Baldock. Been a very calming influence in a rocky patch for Wanderers. JOSH VELA...7 Looked shaky early on at full-back and wasted
THREE colleagues joined me in the challenge to get to the Macron when Network Rail weren’t running any trains and the local council were digging up Chorley New Road. We thawed out with pudding, peas and gravy in the comfort of the fanzone where
A GRADUATE with a degree in food technology ran a filthy takeaway infested with mice and rats.Mum-of two Samina Mohammed admitted 30 food hygiene offences at Bolton Crown Court and has been given a 20-week electronically tagged curfew.Rosalind Emsley-Smith
YOUNGSTERS raised the roof at Victoria Hall – performing a host of songs they learnt on the same day as the concert.Rehearsals began at 10.30am on Saturday as 160 pupils from nine primary schools got together for the annual Bolton Schools’ Music Association
THE owner of the damaged Dog and Partridge pub has suffered another setback — after thieves stole a huge sign from the premises. The town centre pub has been closed since an incident in November which saw a Land Rover smash into the side of the
IT is right to assume that on May 7 our country goes to the polls in what is being dubbed as the most important election in a generation.Although in recent years we have witnessed a changing political spectrum with parties such as the Greens, SNP and
I TOTALLY agree with Andrew Berry (February 24th). First buses are getting worse. My son depends on the 37 to get to work and home, needless to say he is almost daily late for work, and has on many occasions walked the long route home with no sign of
IN reply to R Swindell’s letter I’d like to answer the questions whilst also trying to put them into context so that readers can understand the significance of them.Q The number of intermediate care beds before the financial crisis of 2008 and at present.A
MANY Wanderers fans will remember legendary commentator Dave Higson, who passed away 10 years ago today. The voice of a golden era at the club as it dragged itself back up the Football League, he was known best for his catchphrase “a ding, dong
SO the 2022 World Cup will be held just before Christmas – fantastic! That’s my present sorted. I’ll nip to the sports shop by December 23 and England kits will all be half price by then. Bargain. The timing makes complete sense to me. The
