PHIL Parkinson wants Gary Madine to play through the pain and help see Wanderers over the promotion finishing line. The Whites drew a third straight blank against Bury tonight but extended their lead on third-placed Fleetwood to two points.
PROMOTION pressure was laid bare at the Macron, Wanderers’ grip on second place suddenly looking vulnerable.A tense goalless draw against Bury was worth much more to Lee Clark’s stubborn Shakers and it was their 1,500 travelling fans cheering loudly high
THERESA May’s decision to call a snap general election has no doubt been influenced by opinion polls putting the Tories on course for a landslide — and she won’t be the only one hoping those figures are right. Conservative Chris Green won the Bolton
When is the general election set to take place? Thursday, June 8. Am I eligible to vote? You can vote in the general election if you are registered and 18 or over on the day of the vote. You must also be a British, Irish or Commonwealth citizen
THERESA May stunned the nation today by calling a snap general election for June 8. The Prime Minister had repeatedly insisted she would not seek a general election before the scheduled 2020 poll, but said in a shock announcement on Tuesday morning
THESE two men were part of a trio who had signed for 11 appearances on a TV show in September, 1973.Dave Brooks, aged 25, went into the buying department of Exide Batteries when he left Thornleigh College but was soon singing around the folk clubs.He
MODERN technology is developing at an astonishing rate and some of the world’s most forward-thinking industries have been taking advantage.Be it smartphones, consoles, laptops and even watches - companies like Apple, Samsung and Microsoft have been pushing
A MAN attempted to steal a motorbike before being confronted by the owner.At about 9pm on Monday, April 3, the offender approached the secured motorbike in Chorley New Road and pushed it a short distance.He was then confronted by the owner and a passerby
A SHOPPER has thanked staff at Asda after hiring her son with learning disabilities.Christine Parker’s son John, aged 33, was employed as a porter at the supermarket in Horwich in 2003 after struggling to find a job for several years.Mrs Parker said:
TWO motorcycles were stolen from the same street in one night. The bikes were taken from Ridgway, Blackrod, between Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2. An unknown implement was used by the offenders to remove the first motorbike from a driveway
INDUSTRIAL unrest over staffing on the railways is continuing, with a fresh strike set to hit commuters.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out for 24 hours on April 28 on Arriva Rail North.RMT general secretary Mick Cash
WHO on earth was this week’s guest star on Car Share? Last night's episode saw John and Kayleigh return to the screen for series two, episode two of Peter Kay’s award-winning comedy. But while episode one's special appearance was instantly recognisable
DRIVERS have been warned of delays as highways carry out work on two roads in Westhoughton.Central Drive will be closed by Bolton Council from today to allow for resurfacing works.The closure from Church Street to The Avenue is expected to last for seven
The Rocket Man himself will bring his Wonderful Crazy Night tour to the UK this summer, including a very special performance at Ewood Park Stadium on Saturday, June 10. And you could win a pair of tickets to see one of the most unmissable names
A 15-MILE stretch of the River Irwell has been poisoned after a suspected pollution incident.Conservation experts say all invertebrates – or ‘river bugs’ – along the waterway from Rossendale to Radcliffe, via Bury, have been 'wiped out', possibly
HERE we see a group of happy park-goers back in 1953.They are in Moss Bank Park in Bolton enjoying the heatwave of September that year.As you can see by the number of people in the background the crowds had come out to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine.We
WE continue our look back at Wanderers team pictures from yesteryear with a bit of a difference this week. To mark the forthcoming cricket season, our delve into The Bolton News picture archives has uncovered this snap from July 1991 of the Whites
BREXIT, Scottish independence and Labour’s low opinion poll results are among the topics of Twitter memes reacting to this morning’s General Election announcement. Here we compile some of the best so far. A famous scene from The Simpsons was among
WANDERERS have reached a crucial point in the battle but who’s up for the fight? Local bragging rights play second fiddle at the Macron Stadium tonight, as three points are the only prize that matters to either side. For Phil Parkinson’s men
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Theresa May is to make a statement in Downing Street at 11.15am after Cabinet. In an unusual move, Number 10 did not announce what subject she would address but statements by the Prime Minister in the street are usually reserved for big announcements
LEARNER drivers taking their test from December 2017 onwards will face a revamped practical test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced. Here are five key changes you'll want to know. 1. You'll probably have to use a satnav
THE pressure is on – but Phil Parkinson is convinced his Wanderers have the mettle to pass their derby test and take a giant step towards promotion.Fleetwood moved to within a point of the Whites with victory over Millwall yesterday, while Bradford fluffed
JOSH Vela has been asked to be Wanderers’ equivalent of Delle Ali against Bury tonight. With Gary Madine still struggling to shake off a shoulder injury, Phil Parkinson is convinced playing his top scorer in his favoured number 10 role behind Adam
WANDERERS go in search of their first league double over Bury in 91 years tonight.Victory at Gigg Lane in October was their first at Shakers HQ since 1929 - but you have to go back to 1926 and the days of Charles Foweraker for the last time a Bolton team
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A FORMER mayor has left the Labour Party as he believes the town council is becoming ‘too political’.Cllr Ken Denton, who represents the Lever Park ward on Horwich Town Council, will now serve the community as an Independent, having been a Labour man
A BOLTON MP has backed an idea that could see the European Union flag replaced on driving licences and number plates by the red rose of Lancashire. On Wednesday, MPs will debate in the House of Commons on whether to introduce regional flags to replace
NEW research has revealed that the M60 is among the slowest motorways in Britain. Figures released by the vehicle tracking company SATRAK show which of the country's motorways have the lowest average speed. The M60 came in at number eight on the list
THE plans for Little Bolton Town Hall offer the opportunity to introduce some much-needed small family businesses into the town centre like we had in the once-popular Market Hall. If more specialised shops are also included, this could prove to be quite
INSPIRATIONAL speakers will gather in Bolton as part of a Tedx Conference.More than a dozen distinguished speakers will discuss the theme ‘Innovate, Integrate, Educate’.The student-led conference – hosted by the University of Bolton – brings together
MEMORIES of the town’s first Asian settlers will be shared in a new lottery funded project.The Sunnyside Club in Bolton has been given a £10,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to explore the arrival of the first Asian immigrants to the borough for
NEW transport links connecting Bolton to neighbouring boroughs should be a priority for the new Greater Manchester mayor, according to the Green Party candidate for the role.Will Patterson says that he has first-hand experience of the long-standing problems
FLY-tippers have dumped housing waste close to a former mill.Residents are angry about the mess discovered at the back of Falcon Mill off Handel Street in Halliwell.The fly-tippers left several bin bags of household waste as well as an armchair, wooden
A FAMILY-OWNED pub has been named the best boozer in Bolton after opening just 18 months ago. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) presented Bunbury’s with the prestigious award at a celebration on Saturday, praising the establishment for its intimate
A GROUP of volunteers has transformed a once ‘dilapidated’ train station into a beautiful garden and haven for wildlife.The Friends of Westhoughton Station formed more than four years ago in a bid to brighten up the appearance of the station and its surroundings.The
YOUNG entrepreneurs are celebrating a right royal win in the boardroom with their ‘Dragons’ Den’ idea to take children away from their phones.Ladybridge High School came top in the North West Regional Final of a prestigious enterprise competition run
A DEVELOPER’S actions have been labelled “completely unacceptable” as a decision on whether a controversial 300-home project will go ahead was further delayed.Persimmon Homes wants to build a new housing estate on 45 acres of land in Westhoughton, despite
