ANDREW Roachford is very much a singer’s singer; a musician’s musician. The trappings of fame and a constant search for the spotlight are just not part of his make-up.There’s a charm and integrity about him and it’s obvious even in our relatively brief
HUNDREDS of properties were left without power after an electricity pole caught fire and threatened to collapse.Firefighters were called to the incident at Scout Road at just after 10am yesterday morning.Power was removed from 647 properties for safety
TICKETS are selling fast for our 150th anniversary party – featuring an evening of entertainment hosted by Bolton comedy legend, Peter Kay. Tickets went on sale at 9am yesterday morning on a first-come, first-served basis - and phone lines at The
WANDERERS have taken the surprising move to announce all attempts to sell the club have been terminated.Pointing toward “constant speculation on social media as well as the local and national press,” a statement released at the Macron appeared to confirm
MORE than 1,400 youngsters signed up to take part in next year’s Ironkids race within just 90 minutes of entries opening. The popular event has become a fixture in Bolton’s sporting calendar over the past five years and is proving as the demand
THE investigation into the suspected murder of a man outside a pub continues as police vowed to 'give the victim's family answers'. The Bradford Arms, in Buckley Lane, Farnworth remained cordoned off throughout today after the man died on Tuesday
MOTORISTS faced traffic chaos while police dealt with an incident on the main route through Bolton. A police spokesperson said officers were called to reports a woman was on the wrong side of a bridge near Moses Gate just before 2.25pm. She
DRINKERS were 'shocked' when they were turfed out of their local pub mid-drink. Shortly after the closure, the board outside the pub had been graffitied with a message slamming the former landlords. The Horseshoe Inn, in Ringley, changed hands
THE UNIVERSITY of Bolton was not among the institutions questioned about their Brexit teachings yesterday. Tory Whip, Chris Heaton-Harris, sent a letter to vice-chancellors across the country requesting the names of professors teaching Brexit, copies
EIGHT talented local acts will be performing in our Bolton’s Got Talent charity evening hosted by comedian Peter Kay. The entertainers will compete in the final, to help celebrate The Bolton News’ 150th anniversary, at the Macron Stadium on Friday
BOLTON Council has been accused of wasting thousands of pounds in taxpayer money by paying its staff above the Government-approved mileage allowance.New figures show that the town hall spent £788,000 in mileage allowance payments last year, according
5:12pm Here's the latest story on the murder investigation. LATEST: Police continue investigation into suspected murder
A MAN charged with attempted murder after allegedly dropping a three-year-old girl off a bridge and into a river has appeared in court. Damien Smith, of Le Gendre Street, Bolton, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning following
JOHN Clayton was just 17-years-old when he signed up for the South Lancashire regiment of the Army. But he told the officers he was aged 19 and 210 days. However, John’s ruse to be enlisted and sent to France failed miserably as at just five
TWO big bands will be delighting jazz fans this weekend.Both Bolton musicians and audiences are getting in on the act to see October out with style.On Sunday one of the North West’s top jazz and blues acts The Gelatos will brighten up the Harvey’s Café
WE know that steam engines hold a fascination for many of our readers. In 1995 we published a story about a locomotive stationed at Bolton’s Crescent Road engine sheds towards the end of the steam age of British Rail. It had been a working
HERE we have two photographs showing different areas of Bolton town centre but taken decades ago. The top picture was taken in 1988 and shows the final piece in Bolton’s roads’ jigsaw being put into place with the opening of the second carriageway
HORWICH Hockey Club's Ladies team made it three successive wins with a 7-0 victory against University of Manchester thirds.Second-placed Horwich were looking to push for top spot in Greater Manchester Hockey League Women's Division Three and they
BOLTON Hockey Club's ladies' firsts were back to winning ways when they won 2-0 at Triton ladies firsts. Bolton dominated from early on, their impressive attack leading to Rachael Gibb slipping the ball to Jenny Brookfield who skilfully shot reverse
LEADERS Glodwick maintained their fine form in the Bolton Table Tennis League Premier Division with an impressive 24-4 victory over Flixton Cricket Club B.The win came thanks to nines from Amirul Hussain and Kyan Chin.Second-placed Ramsbottom Town A also
AS a competitive person, I’ve never quite understood the idea of removing competition from the lives of the young. Yet, here we are again. A private school in London is scrapping prize-giving and stating that high achievers will no longer be recognised
IT is a great pity that the owner of Fred Dibnah’s museum home is having to close it and sell up. Leon Powsney has done a remarkable job but the writing has long been on the wall. Now, he has to auction off the house and contents including important
IT had to come: two health trusts are testing smokers to ensure they’ve quit before surgery takes place and operations are being denied to obese patients who refuse to lose weight. Our very stretched NHS has reached a point where only surgery with
JUST like Marmite, people tend to love or hate TV presenter Piers Morgan. The former tabloid editor has jointly hosted Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid for the past two years and viewers are probably as divided in their opinions now as they
Award-winning Love Energy Savings, one of Britain’s biggest business energy comparison and switching services, is celebrating another big win – after shooting into the top 30 of the closely-watched Tech Track 100 list.The Bolton-based company rocketed
COMMUNITY elders who were among the first Hindus to settle in Bolton were honoured at a ceremony.More than 150 people gathered at the Bolton Indian Sports Club (BISC) on Sunday to mark the Hindu new year and to celebrate 70 years of India’s independence.Among
TWO men featured in Bolton's Most Wanted have been arrested and returned to custody. Lee Kay, aged 29, who has links to the town centre and Deane areas was, wanted on recall to prison for breach his licence and was arrested in the town centre.
RESIDENTS are taking a stand against anti-social behaviour in their area by opening a community garden.The Crompton Community Project was launched early this year in response to fly-tipping, dog fouling and other forms of anti-social behaviour.Local people
A TOWN centre car dealership is getting a half a million pound makeover.Honda is planning to make its Folds Road showroom one of the most modern in the UK with this major refurbishment.The site, formerly Gordon’s Honda, was acquired in 2015 by Swansway
YOUNG people have taken a dramatic stand against organised crime and gangs.Schoolchildren have written and performed plays about the impact such criminal activities has on communities and to steer young people at risk of getting involved in crime in a
THE first article in the Bolton News regarding new investment for the Old Library in Great Lever (October 18) referred also to the Halliwell UCAN centre. Halliwell is benefiting from Place Based Integration. Staff from different sectors are coming together
LAST week’s picture was instantly recognisable despite the fact it was taken decades ago.It showed a very popular place not far from Bolton town centre — a venue that was used regularly by many of our readers.One of those readers was Stephen Ashcroft
SUPERMARKET managers have pledged that a new store will be for all sections of the community as it looks to triple its workforce in the next two years. KW Foods opened its new store at the beginning of this month and has employed around 16 members
THIS week we take a look back at sponsored events from 1988.Traditional fundraising swims and bike rides take their place alongside some more unusual pursuits here - not to mention some rather questionable fancy dress outfits. There are some eyebrow raising
NEW details have been revealed about £600,000 plans to renovate the former Great Lever Library. Bolton Council confirmed last week that it is planning to bring the old Carnegie library building in Bradford Road back into use for the community.
FANS of Farnworth comedian Diane Morgan can catch her in action in a new sitcom next month. The comic is starring in Motherland which was piloted on BBC Two last year and received critical acclaim. Written by the minds behind Father Ted and
NIGHTLIFE crime in Bolton has fallen by more than 30 percent since the launch of a safety scheme. Best Bar None launched in Bolton in January and 17 businesses have since gained accreditation.The scheme is aimed at encouraging bars to work together towards
LITTLE Rudy Haslam will have a life-long memento of the day his dad announced his arrival to the world on social media. Bolton Wanderers super-fan Joe Haslam was proud as punch when he tweeted his son had been born in Warrington on September 22
By Michael Rose Grab your winter woollies and warmers because Bonfire Night is just around the corner. Here are our highlights of what celebrations you can expect in Bolton this year, followed by safety advice for you, your family, and your
SWIMMERS have been left frustrated by a lengthy delay to pool repairs at the town’s flagship leisure centre. The Jason Kenny Centre’s swimming pool has been operating at a reduced length of 17m for the last five months, due to a fault with its
DO you feel happy asking for tap water in a restaurant? Many people feel coerced into buying bottled water rather than having tap water. Now, the Commons Environmental Audit Committee is asking restaurant owners to stop “shaming” diners who want
OVER just one summer, Bolton has had to find more than £40,000 to clean up areas where travellers have made their temporary homes. These have taken place across the borough, some areas suffering the same problem more than once, with residents deprived
A FIRST-TIME author hit the literary jackpot when he took a gamble on his creative skills to pen a story about a life-changing trip to Las Vegas. Nigel Cartner has won rave reviews for his debut novel Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas, which combines
DARREN Pratley senses belief around Bolton that the club will soon start climbing the Championship table.Wanderers have two tough away trips on the horizon, starting at Fulham’s Craven Cottage this Saturday and moving on to a Halloween showdown with Sunderland
NEIGHBOURS described their shock as news broke that police had launched a murder investigation in Farnworth last night. Officers confirmed a man in his 50s had died after an assault near the Bradford Arms, in Buckley Lane at about 6.25pm yesterday
EACH week police appeal to readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects. Mark Goodram, aged 34, is wanted for failing to appear at court in relation to an offence of theft. He has links to Tonge Moor and Halliwell. Darren Anderson
DAVID Lee says dropping a handful of first team players down to the development squad for Monday night’s game against Sheffield Wednesday was a “win-win situation.”The likes of Reece Burke, Josh Cullen, Adam Le Fondre, Dorian Dervite and Derik Osede were
CREDIT unions are warning people not to get spooked by a rip-off lender.Bolton-based Hoot has joined forces with other Greater Manchester credit unions to launch a Halloween-themed campaign raising awareness of the dangers of turning to payday and doorstep
