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Pensioner sentenced for abusing young girl

Pensioner sentenced for abusing young girl

2:51pm Friday 10th February 2012

A man has been sentenced for sexually abusing a young girl.

Family turned detective after couple’s money disappeared

9:27am Friday 10th February 2012

A CARER has been jailed after she was caught stealing money from the elderly couple she was hired to look after.

Laura gives college’s jobs fair the X Factor

9:28am Friday 10th February 2012

A FIRST-of-its-kind skills and jobs fair has been held to tackle Bolton’s unemployment — which currently stands at more than 8,000 people out of work.

Academic’s plight sparks UK campaign

9:29am Friday 10th February 2012

A FORMER University of Bolton lecturer has sparked a national campaign.

Camper is jailed for raping girl, 18, in tent

9:20am Friday 10th February 2012

A HOLIDAYMAKER who raped a drunken teenager after she collapsed unconscious in his tent has been jailed for five years.

1,000 more council jobs could go in coming years

9:21am Friday 10th February 2012

UP to 1,000 more jobs could go at Bolton Council in coming years, it has been revealed.

Fares up front and cameras to drive down taxi crime

9:21am Friday 10th February 2012

PEOPLE will have to pay up front for taxi journeys in Bolton under new plans being considered to combat the number of attacks on drivers.

Public back town bid to gain city status

9:22am Friday 10th February 2012

BOLTON has been named as the fifth most deserving town to be granted city status in a national poll.

Hospice appeal’s flying start

9:22am Friday 10th February 2012

JUST two weeks after The Bolton News called on readers to back our appeal for Bolton Hospice, the campaign has already topped the £5,000 mark.

Michelle's on her marks for the Olympic Games

9:26am Friday 10th February 2012

A ROYAL Bolton Hospital physiotherapist will be giving hands on support to Olympic athletes this summer.

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