THE sunshine disappeared in Bolton along with England’s hopes of World Cup glory and there was a distinctly downbeat mood in the town centre the morning after that match.But despite the disappointment and high emotions, those who packed the town’s pubs
THE MAN charged with assaulting Steven Dyson before he died after a New Year's Eve Party last year, has pleaded not guilty at court. Daniel Conway, aged 22, from Fern Street, in Ramsbottom, appeared in Manchester Magistrates Court today, charged
THOUSANDS of people in Bolton were hit by daily train delays and cancellations earlier this year when timetable changes led to widespread disruption. As a result, the Government has announced plans for a new system of compensation which focuses
RESIDENTS have told of their shock after shots were fired in the streets. Police were called to Tattersall Avenue in Johnson Fold just before midnight on Wednesday after reports that shots had been fire outside a property on the street. The
WANDERERS’ pre-season friendly against Morecambe on Tuesday, July 17, has been cancelled after the League Two club admitted its playing surface would not be ready in time. A statement issued by both clubs this morning confirmed the friendly would
THE Bolton League Under-18s host the Northern League in the North West Colts Trophy today at Kearsley Cricket Club.The match, which has been rearranged from last week, starts at 11.30am.BCL team: Jack Berry (Kearsley) (captain), Jordan Higham (Westhoughton
YOUNG musicians has every reason to blow their own trumpet as they were recognised and celebrated for their achievements.Kearsley Youth Brass Band held its annual awards night to congratulate its members for achieving the grade and outstanding performances
CHANCES of a speedy resolution to the player pay dispute at Wanderers could now hinge on club owner Ken Anderson meeting in person with members of the squad. The Bolton News understands face-to-face talks have been requested with the Whites’ chairman
IN response to Cllr Pickup's letter dated June 27 (Much more pressing matters).In my letter dated June 6, I did not refer to uncovering, "the cobbles of streets across the borough" but only to the historic streets known locally as the railway
A CAR lot has been given the green light to continue trading from its current base by planning chiefs.Bolton Council officers have granted Mega Star Autos, in St Helen’s Road, permission for the former haulage depot to be used as a car sales unit.They
DURING Ramadan a group of Bolton mosques raised more than £4,500 for Bolton Hospice. Taiyabah Mosque, Al-Falah Mosque, Masjid Usman and Makki Mosque took part organised by Siraj Patel, a voluntary worker for the local community. Mr Patel pledged to do
LOSTOCK triathlon member Mary White demonstrated the form that has led her to national and international age-group championships in quadrathlon with another age-group victory in the Deva Divas Quadrathlon.As if the three-sport format of triathlon was
PAULA Pilling was fourth in the ladies' event and second F40 at the Don Ashton Memorial fell race in Tockholes.Pilling completed the 9.4k course with 310 metres of climb in 47mins 6secs.Paul Duke led home the Burnden contingent in 22nd place overall
THE BBC's cameras will be in town once again to film at Bolton Auction Rooms — but this time, they will be bringing celebrities.The crew behind Celebrity Antiques Road Trip will be at the Breighmet auctioneers on Monday to film for a forthcoming episode.Alan
NEIGHBOURS living close to the building of a new development are fearing for the safety of children as complaints about the large wagons continue.People living close to Bowlands Hey in Westhoughton claim their lives are being affected by the construction
THE guys and gals of Adlington Music and Arts Society (AMAS) will be recreating 1930s New York — complete with the shady characters of Big Apple’s underworld right here.There will be comedy, dancing and singing as the talented members of AMAS Youth perform
NEWCOMERS Germein will be taking to the stage with arguably with the biggest and sassiest girl band on the planet. Australia's Germein will be supporting Little Mix at the Macron Stadium. The town will play host to some the biggest names
I am writing to report a — some may think trivial — incident that I experienced on Saturday, June 30. My friend and I went for a cycle ride from Bolton to Horwich. On our return, we used the off-road secluded cycle path that runs between the railway line
TWO of the Harriers’ regular winners had back-to-back weekends of success.Richard Howarth, having been selected for England, celebrated with a win at the Badger Trail race at Cuerden Valley on Thursday and followed up with yet another parkrun first at
THIS week’s first picture dug up from The Bolton News sporting archives features the Astley and Tyldesley cricket team from June 1996.There is no other information accompanying the picture and we would love to find out more about the team.Do you remember
THERE were certainly laughs aplenty when The Bethel Crowd Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society staged The Happiest Days of Your Life.The farce by John Dighton was performed at Westhoughton United Reformed Church in Leigh Road in 1979.The comedy, which
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed singer Curtis Stigers will be headlining this year's Wigan International Jazz Festival.Stigers, who is best know for his 1991 hit “I Wonder Why” which reached number five in the UK and number 9 in the United States, will
DAVID Lee admits a certain amount of experimentation will be necessary as he attempts to piece together another successful development squad.Topping last season’s achievements will be tough for the former Burnden Park favourite, whose side scooped both
