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  • Stopping to remember those killed in the Manchester Arena attack

    THE country stopped at 2.30pm yesterday to remember those killed in the Manchester terror attack a year ago. A minute’s silence was observed to remember the 22 people who died. In Bolton town centre people gathered in Victoria Square and observed an informal

  • Teenager attacked by masked man with metal bar

    A TEENAGER was attacked by a masked man with a metal bar in Farnworth. Police were called to Church Street shortly before 10am to reports that a teenage boy had been assaulted by a masked man with a metal bar close to Farnworth Snooker Club.

  • The real cost of owning our dogs and cats

    BRITISH pet owners are spending an average of £240 a month on their dog and £100 on their cat, a new survey has revealed. The study, from insurers MORE TH>N, reveals that in spite of these high costs, the majority of pet owners — 58 percent of dog owners

  • Teenager in court over road death

    A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist by careless drugged driving.Daanyall Naser, aged 19, of The Sheddings, Bolton, is charged with causing the death of Shaun Mair, aged 46, of Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.Naser

  • When cinemas were on every street corner in Bolton

    THERE was a time when Bradshawgate was buzzing with activity at all times of day and evening.This was certainly helped by the fact there was all manner of entertainment available and we are not just talking about bars and clubs.Where the cinema once stood

  • Jackpot for bingo winners who enjoy trip abroad

    THESE members of Top Rank Clubs from all over the country, including Bolton, were all set to enjoy a medieval banquet Dutch style while on a weekend trip to Holland back in April, 1985.They won the trip in bingo competitions and went to Rotterdam and

  • MP will take Northern train complaints to Westminster

    SIR David Crausby has been granted a debate in parliament on the ongoing Northern train chaos. Commuters have been hit with heavy train delays again this morning and things are only expected to get worse this week with two strikes planned.

  • Childline counsellors saw a spike the week of arena attack

    CHILDLINE’s Manchester base experienced a spike in calls the week following the arena attack. The service received more than 200 calls that week with many callers under the age of 11. Anna Krala, Childline service manager for the Manchester base in Salford

  • Andy Guy thunders to double top-four place in championship

    ANDY Guy raced to a third and fourth place in the latest round of the Thundersport GB Championship at Oulton Park,Riding his 675 Triumph in the 600 Sportsman class, which runs in the Elite 600 Class, he worked his way up from 17th on the grid to 10th

  • VIEW FROM THE MIDDLE: with Karen Knott

    ANYONE watching the Royal London 50-over game between Lancashire and Nottinghamshire would have seen an umpire check the dimensions of one of the players' bats.One of the new rules this year covers the size of the bat and a special gauge has been

  • Quacking day out at Barrow Bridge duck race

    FAMILIES enjoyed a regal day out in the sun at the weekend as Barrow Bridge Mission held a 'royal' duck race.It is the fourth time the event has been held, and around 150 people turned out on Sunday, and managed to raise more than £300 for charity.Organisers

  • Bob Moffat's BSF Over-35s Football League round-up

    BAMFORD Arms beat Salford Waggon 4-2 to move into second place in Division One of the BSF Over 35s Football League.But their hopes of beating Salford Victoria to second place behind champions Barr Hill look slim as Vic are just two points behind them

  • New homeware store to open this week

    A NEW homeware store will be opening its doors in Middlebrook this week.Homesense will be opening up in sister brand's TK Maxx store at Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park on Thursday.The opening at the retail hub in Mansell Way has created 14 new

  • Bolton Lads and Girls Club plans to 'refresh' facilities at HQ

    BOLTON Lads and Girls Club wants to extend its lobby area as part of a revamp of facilities at its headquarters.The youth club has applied to Bolton Council for permission to carry out the lobby extension at its main base in Spa Road.It is also seeking

  • Church plans restoration to open building up to community

    AN extensive restoration has been planned for a Grade II-listed church in an effort to make it into a community hub.St James' Church in Daisy Hill has been the focal point of the village since it was built about 140 years ago.But the congregation

  • Man sent Facebook sex message to teenager

    A MAN who tried to befriend a 14-year-old girl on Facebook and sent her sexual messages has been sentenced to a two year community order.Steven Best, aged 49, pleaded guilty to having sexual communication with a child.At Bolton Crown Court Andrew Mackintosh

  • Tai chi is the perfect cure for Joanne

    WHEN Joanne Barton became disabled with osteo-arthritis, nerve damage and a shoulder condition, she lived a life of immobility and pain.But, she quietly found a way out of it, thanks to an ancient Chinese martial art and determination. Today, Joanne teaches

  • Win family tickets for Boltfest 2018

    FANS of classic rock should bolt to Queen’s Park this weekend for one of the biggest musical dates on the town’s calendar. Boltfest, the annual tribute to the giants of rock, is expected to attract thousands, drawn by the quality of the acts on

  • Plans to turn newsagent into dessert parlour revealed

    A NEW dessert shop could be coming to Horwich after plans to transform a newsagent were revealed.Abdussalam Ahmed has applied to turn the Crown News unit in Chorley New Road into a dessert parlour.According to the application form, the opening hours of

  • Guilty plea saves assault man from jail

    A MAN who punched his girlfriend twice in the face has been ordered to do 175 hours unpaid work.Bolton Crown Court heard how Jordan Powell had been out with his partner and had been drinking when he attacked her at their home in Wildman Lane, Farnworth

  • Halliwell teens head to Yorkshire for D of E trek

    A GROUP of teenagers from a church in Halliwell braved the scorching weather at the weekend to complete a two-day trek for their Duke of Edinburgh award.St Peter's Church has been sending youths off to complete the scheme for more than 10 years but

  • Westhoughton couple share their big day with Harry and Meghan

    A COUPLE from Westhoughton shared their big day with the royal couple. Peter and Joanne Hulme were married on Saturday in Wigan as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in Windsor. Mrs Hulme, née Mullett, joked: "They chose my day! I booked

  • Sam Allardyce to return as England manager for Soccer Aid

    SAM Allardyce is set to return to the England dugout for the upcoming Soccer Aid game at Old Trafford. The legendary Bolton Wanderers boss will be joined by actor Bradley Walsh, host of the ITV quiz show 'The Chase', who will serve as his assistant

  • Town team win Greater Manchester League with unbeaten season

    CHAMPIONS: Bolton Under-14s town team are the invincibles of the county after going through the Greater Manchester County League unbeaten.Team coach Andy Mason paid tribute to the players, saying: "They have proved they are the best under-14s town

  • Manchester Arena attack: A time to remember

    TEARS will be shed today for not just those who lost their lives on May 22 last year but for those whose lives were changed out of all recognition. In the afternoon, both Prime Minister Theresa May and Prince William will be among other key figures

  • Hands off! Wanderers chairman issues warning to Sunderland

    SUNDERLAND have been warned off any approach for Phil Parkinson by Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson.The Black Cats, relegated to League One, are looking for a new manager following the sacking of Chris Coleman and according to reports on Wearside, new

  • It's one for the money: Wanderers' last 12 transfer fees

    TRANSFER fees have been few and far between since Wanderers dropped out of the Premier League – but could now be on their way back. Ken Anderson has pledged that Phil Parkinson will get cash to spend this summer and will not be restricted solely to the