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I'm going to give Jason a big hug - proud gran
10:40am Wednesday 20th August 2008
Jason Kenny, the 20-year-old Olympic double medal winner from Farnworth, is now looking forward to returning home to celebrate with family and friends.
Cyclists point finger at Bolton Council over road holes
12:35pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
A CYCLING watchdog has ranked Bolton Council as the 56th best of 204 local authorities for fixing potholes.
Tragedy as mum set fire to herself in the kitchen
12:48pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
A MOTHER set fire to herself after pouring white spirit over her clothes, an inquest heard.
Council anger as secret bail hostels are opened
10:54am Wednesday 20th August 2008
A PRIVATE company has opened two secret bail hostels in Bolton.
Man quizzed over Bolton street attack
11:00am Wednesday 20th August 2008
A man has been arrested following a serious assault in Bolton.
New licence for Bolton town centre sex shop
12:43pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
A SEX shop in Bolton town centre has had its licence renewed for another year.
Fun day for hospice
3:00pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
A FAMILY fun day will be held in aid of St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton, on Monday.
Man under curfew
3:01pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
James Brown, aged 34, of Westland Avenue, Farnworth, who pleaded guilty to obstructing a policeman, was sentenced to a four-week curfew by Bolton magistrates.
Big pull for cadets
3:01pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
A TRUCK Pull event will be held on Bank Holiday Monday in Victoria Square to raise money for Bolton Sea Cadets.
National News
Former Labour MP Abse dies aged 91
Updated 1:29pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Gay rights champion Leo Abse has died at the age of 91, a family friend said.
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Olympic silver medal for Jason
I'm going to give Jason a big hug - proud gran
Jason Kenny, the 20-year-old Olympic double medal winner from Farnworth, is now looking forward to returning home to celebrate with family and friends.
Bolton bike mechanic who keeps Olympic hero on track
OLYMPIC hero Jason Kenny may be enjoying the glory of winning — but he and his cycling team-mates owe part of their success to the efforts of another Bolton man.
Jason celebrates Olympics silver success
Bolton's cycling ace Jason Kenny has claimed an individual Olympic silver medal to match the gold he already has from the three man sprint.
Kenny's silver lining
FARNWORTH golden boy Jason Kenny could not prevent Chris Hoy making Olympic history.
Hoy tips Jason for London Olympic glory
Olympic hat-trick hero Chris Hoy paid fulsome tribute to the Bolton youngster he beat in the cycling sprint final today and predicted: "He'll win in London."
Jason through to all-British final
Bolton's cycling sensation Jason Kenny qualifies for the sprint final where he can spoil fellow Brit Chris Hoy's gold medal hat-trick party.
Jason ahead after first race
Bolton's cycling ace Jason Kenny wins the first race in his best of three semi-final.
Jason set to let his raw power talk for him on the track
JASON Kenny proved actions speak louder than words by closing in on a dream Olympic sprint final against team mate Chris Hoy.
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