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Bolton-Blackburn rail plans back on track

Bromley Cross station: More trains likely

12:20pm Tuesday 13th January 2009

PLANS to double the number of trains between Bolton and Blackburn could be back on track.

'Electrical fault' may have caused Bolton house death blaze

Woman killed in Bolton house fire

4:10pm Monday 29th December 2008

An eletrical fault may have caused a house fire in which a woman died, say fire investigators.

Residents pay tribute to hanged youngster

7:10am Friday 14th November 2008

AN 11-year-old boy was found hanged at his home just hours after playing in the street with friends.

Rail level crossing danger alert

3:07pm Monday 3rd November 2008

Rail chiefs have launched a hard-hitting TV and radio advertising campaign warning of the dangers of level crossing misuse.

Car on fire

11:30pm Monday 27th October 2008

FIREFIGHTERS attended a car fire in Firwood Lane, Hall i’th’ Wood, at around 10am on Saturday morning.

Extractor fan blaze

10:04pm Monday 27th October 2008

FIREFIGHTERS were called out when an extractor fan caught fire.

No trains on Bolton-Blackburn line today

10:44am Sunday 26th October 2008

No trains are running on the Bolton to Clitheroe line via Backburn today because of engineering works. There have also been delays between Bolton and Wigan because of floooding at Westhoughton.

Expansion of Lostock rail station car park begins

The existing car park at Lostock

9:58am Thursday 23rd October 2008

Work on the major expansion of car parking spaces at one of the busiest commuter stations in Bolton is due to begin next week.

Crime fighting project scoops award

Cllr Elaine Sherrington, Bolton Fire Sattion Commander Brian Wiggans and Chief Sup Dave Lea of Bolton Police

9:40am Tuesday 23rd September 2008

THE people behind an award-winning crime-fighting initiative joined residents to celebrate scooping a national accolade.

‘Danger bike’ man for trial

1:00pm Thursday 18th September 2008

A MAN who denies riding a mini motorbike dangerously has appeared in court.


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