NEIGHBOURS say they are living in fear as machete-wielding gangs are plaguing their street. Residents in Alice Street, Deane, say their once quiet street is now the scene of violent fights as well as noise and litter trouble. They claim rival
THE body which governs the Bolton League and all local cricket in the area – the Lancashire Cricket Board – is undergoing a major change.It is merging with the LCCC Foundation to form a new organisation, the Lancashire Cricket Foundation.It is part of
A CAR left a trail of destruction as it crashed into a number of parked cars. The Renault Scenic careered down Gibraltar Street, in Deane, at around 10am on Tuesday morning and damaged five parked cars. It came to a stop when it slammed into
STRICTLY Come Dancing returned in all its glory at the weekend for another series to brighten up Autumn and Winter days.While head judge Len Goodman has gone, in his place is feisty former Latin champion Shirley Ballas who plainly knows her foxtrot from
IT’S a very sad modern fact that parents now spend longer on their mobile phones than they do reading to their children.In fact, it’s almost four times as long as they stare at computers, tablets and phones. They spend just 25 minutes reading to their
I WAS lucky enough to attend the annual autumn lunch of the Turton committee of Cancer Research UK at the Last Drop Village.More than 200 guests enjoyed this popular event which not only raises so much for an important cancer charity but also highlights
HERE we go again! A shopper called something inoffensive like “love” or “sweetheart” gets offended and swears never to shop there again.This time it was a Tesco shopper upset after being called “darling” and was quoted by the BBC for an article about
BOLTON is home to a group of people who are improving their life by singing. They are members of the Bolton Cancer Voices and they are celebrating their five years as a choir. It was started by Karen Elliott who continues to run it and comprises cancer
NEXT time you’re cleaning the windows inside or having a vigorous session of dusting, take heart from the knowledge that you’re helping prolong your life.A study has found that half an hour of housework a day can cut the risk of premature death by over
THIS week’s photographs show a picturesque area that you could be forgiven for thinking looks like a spot in the middle of the countryside.As many of our readers will know this is Barrow Bridge in Bolton when the area was a popular tourist spot and a
LAST week’s picture did not cause a problem for our readers.It was, of course, in Bolton town centre and showed Deansgate in a photograph taken decades ago.As John Tootell explains: The photograph shows the Westminster Bank at the corner of Deansgate
AN OUTHOUSE was completely destroyed in a fire believed to have been started by discarded smoking materials. The blaze started at around 9am today in Aldercroft Avenue in Breightmet and the building was already well alight when firefighters arrived
THE 'imposing' Spirit of Sport traffic island has been named roundabout of the year and will be featured on the front page of a prestigious calendar.The roundabout in Middlebrook featuring the impressive 30m high sculpture dedicated to Bolton&
THE date has been set for the inquest into the death of a woman who was found hanged after absconding from a mental health ward. Sharlene Godding, of Deepdale Road in Breightmet, was found in the kitchen on Wednesday, March 1, after absconding
THERE is a chance to enjoy a night with a Wanderers legend at the Macron Stadium. An exclusive evening with former Whites manager Sam Allardyce will be held on Friday November 10 at 6.30pm. ‘Big Sam’ will talk about his career with Bolton,
An inquest into the death of a 35-year-old man was opened at Bolton Coroner’s Court yesterday.Paul Mark Lennon Aldridge, of Coniston Avenue, Atherton, died at Royal Bolton Hospital on September 16 this year.He collapsed at his home address and despite
AN inquest into the death of a 38-year-old man has been opened at Bolton Coroner’s Court.Christopher Howcroft, of Deane Church Lane, Bolton, died at Royal Bolton Hospital on September 18 this year.He suffered a cardiac arrest in hospital and medics were
EVERY week police ask readers of The Bolton News to help find the town’s most wanted Lee Kay, aged 29, is wanted on recall to prison for breaching his licence conditions. He has links to the town centre and Deane areas. John Lee Robinson, aged
SORRY Bolton Wanderers are still looking for their first win this season, even a goal would be a positive right now. Phil Parkinson's men battled away at Bristol City citing Filipe Morais’s harsh red card as the turning point as Bolton unfortunatley
A BOY who was arrested after a stabbing at a bus stop has been bailed. The 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in Chorley Road, Swinton on Tuesday. The teenager was arrested after a report of a child
POLICE recovered a machete from a car after a high-speed chase around Bolton. The weapon was found on the back seat of a red Skoda Fabia after it was abandoned by thieves in Back St Helens Road, Daubhill. Police had chased the car across Bolton
CUSTOMERS were furious when a cashpoint failed to dispense money but cut their bank balance. Lloyds cashpoint in Market Street, Farnworth, didn't produce bank notes because of a technical error, but deducted the amount requested from people's balance
FEARS have been raised over the dangers of a busy main road after a six-year-old boy was in collision with a car. The accident happened in Tonge Moor Road, near Metro Cars taxi rank, shortly after 6pm on Tuesday. The boy, who suffered injuries
THE BAND Opera House, Manchester Until Saturday Twenty-five years ago, a five-piece boyband called Take That provided the soundtrack for a generation. It was the era of Top of the Pops, Kangol hats and inflatable bag packs (remember
PLANS have been submitted to build six homes on a former industrial site in Farnworth. The apartments could be constructed on land adjacent to Jackson Street, which would all be within a three-storey block. The land was previously used for
LESS than half of Northern’s rail services will operate during forthcoming strike action by the RMT union next month – affecting Bolton. The train operator aims to run around 1,200 services across the north, 46 per cent of its normal timetable
IT may have been the first league match of the season, but it was also Horwich’s last game on their home pitch. Determined to make it a memorable occasion, new captain David Burdaky made a bold change to the formation, which paid off in style. Paul Buckland
IN Section A of the Bolton Badminton League hosts Oakgate BC fell to a 13-5 defeat to Forrest A at Smithills Sports Centre, the scoreline not reflecting the balance of play. The first pair of games was shared as Forrest’s Paula Wright and Chris Latham
Bolton U14’s v Wigan U14’sLancashire Junior Rugby Challenge - Group Stage Game 2HomeFinal Score Bolton 30 - Wigan 0Bolton under 14’s entertained Wigan in the second fixture of the qualifying pool stage of the Lancashire Junior Rugby Challenge and emerged
CAN we through your letters page convey our appreciation to the many people and organisations that supported our Scarecrow Festival 2017 in Kearsley.Thanks to the Churches on the Mount for initial support for the festival idea and to all our other sponsors
A PROPOSAL to raise Metrolink fares is to be discussed by the region’s leaders on Friday.Council bosses will be asked to give the nod to an increase in fares to be phased in over three years from January 2018.The changes are in line with the results of
MARKET Place Shopping Centre is looking forward to another two days of sporting fun after inspiring Boltonians to get active over the weekend.The town’s top retail destination put on a host of activities at its Get Your Game On event on Saturday and Sunday.Football
A BOLTON business woman has said how she was left sweating and lost for words after facing Lord Sugar in the boardroom.Michaela Wain is one of 18 new candidates to face the formidable business man in the new series of The Apprentice.The 33-year-old from
MUSICAL theatre royalty will be lighting up the stage in Bolton for a weekend of celebrations.Kerry Ellis will appear at the Octagon Theatre for a very special evening of Voices & Lyrics to bring Bolton Pride 2017 to a close in style.The West End and
FANS of rock n roll are in for a treat next year as Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers come to the newly refurbished Albert Halls. The Bay City Rollers' music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers during the 60s and 70s with hits like
RESIDENTS and sports groups are concerned that expensively revamped playing fields have become a first port of call for travellers.Groups of travellers repeatedly set up camp at Hulton Lane Playing Fields, in Daubhill, over the summer, damaging the pitches
A NEW scheme has been launched in response to alcohol related crime and the pressure it puts on police and health services. Communities in Charge of Alcohol launched last week to combat the growing number of people who are drinking excessive amounts of
PUPILS went to the polls and elected their own representatives as part of their studies tackling the world of democracy.The youngsters at Horwich Parish Church of England Primary School recently selected representatives for eco, safety and school council.But
POLICE have increased patrols after a recent spree of burglaries. Incidents have been reported in Harwood, Bradshaw and Bromley Cross in recent weeks that have seen vehicles and houses targeted. It is also believed properties in surrounding areas including
PLANS for a Bromley Cross venue which has gone from a musical mecca into a vandalism hotspot are uncertain.The Railway in Chapeltown Road will remain closed for the foreseeable future as owners have admitted to struggling to find it a suitable licensee.Under
OBJECTIONS have been made against plans for a temporary car park, submitted after delays in demolishing the old Horwich Leisure Centre.Bolton Council has proposed to use a former contractor’s compound in Old Station Park, Horwich, for 82 spaces for a
WHILE many of these views will be familiar to most readers - there are some pictures that may surprise. Who, for instance, remembers the relatively short-lived subway beneath Trinity Street? It’s creation alongside bridge strengthening works
WITH reference to Cllr John Walsh's letter regarding voter identification requirements. 'Wrong to stop ID plan' September 26.Whilst, on paper, this looks a reasonable proposal not everyone has a driving licence or passport, so what other forms
THERE was a new chapter to write after librarian Steve Hartshorne was crowned winner of the Bolton Premier Quiz League's Brain of Bolton competition. Steve, who works at Bolton central library, could not believe his luck as a final round on literature
WESTHOUGHTON Lions under-12s recorded a convincing 36-14 victory over Woolston Rovers at the Den.The two teams have become accustomed to playing each other this season, even meeting in the cup semi-final, and every game is played at the highest intensity
NEWLY-promoted Burning Desire met the impenetrable wall of Flixton Cricket Club A in the Bolton Table Tennis League Premier Division last week and were subsequently dispatched 27-3.The three-point morsel was equally shared between the three Burning Desire
A MAN tried to drag a young mother into the back of a van as she was on her way to work. Nicole Owen had just left her home and was walking along Back Clyde Street, off Halliwell Road, at 7am on Monday as she went to catch her bus. As the 21
