Nursing home placed in special measures by Care Quality Commission
A NURSING home that was rated inadequate twice in six months has been placed in special measures by the Care Quality Commission.
Hospital trust boss warns staff will struggle to meet targets over busy winter months
THE boss of Bolton's NHS Trust has warned that the service will struggle to meet the Government's target of treating patients in Accident and Emergency within four hours as hospitals are expected to come under increasing pressure in the winter months.
Parents’ joy as twin baby girls diagnosed with potentially fatal disorder beat the odds
PARENTS of twin girls who suffered from a potentially fatal disorder before they were even born say they want to raise awareness of the condition after celebrating their daughters' christening.
Nursing home rated 'inadequate' for 11 regulation breaches could face enforcement action
INSPECTORS from the Care Quality Commission say they are considering enforcement options against a Bolton care home that specialises in caring for people with physical disabilities after rating it inadequate for the second time in five months.
Opinion split over plans to install cycle track on playing fields
RESIDENTS are split over plans to install a cycle track on a playing field in Breightmet.
Son throws early festive party for mum after doctors say she may not live to see Christmas
A SON threw an early festive party for his mum — after she told him she was worried she would not live until Christmas.
Petition launched to save mental health charity Bolton STEPS
NEARLY 300 people have signed a petition calling for more support for a mental health charity in Bolton that is in danger of closing.
Dog owner launches £3,000 appeal to save life of pet puppy Cole
A DOG owner has made a desperate appeal to raise £3,000 – to save her puppy's life.
Man told friends he was taking a 'spiritual journey' hours before taking his own life, Bolton coroner hears
A FRIENDLY and popular man told friends he was going on a 'spiritual journey' hours before taking his own life, a coroner's court heard.
Swimming club which taught thousands of youngsters to swim could be forced to close after 50 years
ORGANISERS of a swimming club have made a desperate plea for more volunteers to come forward after telling children the group could fold, nearly 50 years after it was founded.
