Archive - Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Harold Killey
HAROLD KILLEY Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 9th July 2019. Much loved husband to Margaret, loving dad of Paul and Steven, father in law to Francine and Dawn. A doting grandad and great grandad. A dear brother and…
Alexander James Harwood
ALEXANDER JAMES HARWOOD On 13th July 2019, Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church, Alex passed away peacefully at Northwood Nursing Home, Blackburn, surrounded by his loving family aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Maureen, dearly loved dad of…
Edward Locke
EDWARD LOCKE (EDDIE) Died on 9th June. We had 21 days of living in the dark before we knew. Special dad to Susan, Father in Law to Paul, Grandad to Heather and partner Charles and a wonderful Great Grandad to Scarlett and Harley. We have always loved…
Emily Fletcher
EMILY MAUDE ROLLASON FLETCHER (nee CROSS) Peacefully on Tuesday 2nd July 2019, at the Royal Bolton Hospital, aged 94, with her family by her side. Emily, the dearly loved Wife of the late Robert Fletcher, devoted Mother to Pat, the late Barry, Robert,…
Norma Ashurst
NORMA ASHURST (nee Greenwood) Passed away peacefully at Astley Grange Nursing Home on Thursday 4th July 2019. Much loved and loving Mum, Nana, Granma and Great Granma. The funeral service and committal will take place at 2.00pm on Friday 19th July in…
Joan Miller
JOAN MAVIS MILLER On 12th July 2019. Peacefully at her home in Horwich. Mavis aged 87 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, a loving mum, dear mother in law, devoted grandma and great grandma. Service at St Peters Church Halliwell on…
Jack Bond
JACK DAVID BOND (JOHN) On July 11th passed away peacefully aged 87. Loving Husband to Florence, Dad to Stephanie and his late Son Wesley, Papa to Natalie, Kate and Wesley,Great Papa to Grace, Lily and Thomas. Loving Father in law to Lawrence, will be…
Hugh Brian Winstanley
HUGH BRIAN WINSTANLEY Former headteacher of St. Andrew's Catholic primary school. Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Brian who died fortified by rites of the Holy Church on Friday 12th July, aged 96 years. Beloved husband of Mary, loving…
James Stephen Davies
JAMES STEPHEN DAVIES (JIMMY) The family of the late Jimmy wish to thank all relatives, friends, carers and neighbours and Reader Minister Elaine Simkin for kindness, expressions of sympathy, letters and cards of condolence, beautiful floral tributes and…
Hilda Jones
HILDA JONES It is with deep sadness that we have to announce the death of Hilda, who passed away peacefully in Rivington View Nursing Home, aged 85 years, on 10th July 2019. Beloved wife of the late Brian and much loved mum to Glenn, Carl and Jeremy.…
Taxi driver stabbed in the face by gang of youths 'armed with knives and axe'
A TAXI driver was stabbed in the face after being chased by a gang of eight youths armed with "knives, axes and samurai swords".
Bolton's most wanted — July 17, 2019
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects
Flats evacuated after suicidal alcoholic torched fridge
A BLOCK of flats had to be evacuated after an alcoholic attempted to kill himself by torching an abandoned fridge after a row with his neighbour.
Gemma Atkinson shares first photo of baby girl and reveals name
Actress Gemma Atkinson has shared the first photo of her and partner Gorka Marquez's baby girl.
SPECIAL REPORT: The impact of Universal Credit on families in Bolton
THE change to Universal Credit sparked criticism across the country. Now the system has been fully rolled out, Jobcentre Plus staff and customers on the ground are finding out if it works on a day to day basis.
Plan to fine people lighting BBQs at beauty spots after Winter Hill blaze
A CONSULTATION will take place over plans to reduce the chances of fires on beauty spots in Rivington and Winter Hill by introducing fines.
Undertaker spent three years building a new park for local children
AN UNDERTAKER with a heart for his hometown has spent almost three years developing a park that is bringing joy to dozens of children.
Mayor accuses government of failing to provide cash for 'clean air'
GREATER Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham has accused the government of failing to provide vital cash to tackle polluting local vehicles.
Drug dealer spent cash on court battle over kids
A DRUG dealer told a court that he turned to selling heroin and cocaine in order to help pay legal costs in a bid to get access to his children.
Six-week long roadworks project to cause severe disruption
A ROADWORKS project is set to cause major disruption for more than a month.
Firefighters issue warning after oven fire
FIREFIGHTERS have issued another reminder for people to get working smoke alarms after a fire was stopped in its tracks thanks to an early warning.
11 female entrepreneurs in the running for top business awards
NO fewer than 11 female entrepreneurs from Bolton and Bury are gunning for glory in the finals of a major awards ceremony.
Familiar faces, familiar problems at Bolton Wanderers
HARRY Brockbank and David Wheater were back in a Bolton Wanderers shirt yesterday – but talk of a permanent deal is premature.
Community rallying behind campaign to stop homes and golf course in fundraisers
MEMBERS of the community are rallying together behind a campaign to stop 1,036 houses and a Ryder Cup golf course being built at Hulton Park.
Family-run business celebrates worldwide sparking success
A FAMILY business is sparkling with pride after becoming one of the first in the world to be accredited under a new scheme designed to raise standards.
Bolton man's rare moon landing photos are out of this world!
THE 50th anniversary of the moon landings reminded Bolton pensioner Brian Wignall of a gift his uncle bequeathed him that was literally out of this world.
Mysterious moors at heart of new exhibition in Horwich
A NEW exhibition which celebrates the history of the West Pennine Moors will open at Horwich Heritage Centre on Saturday.
The new emojis you're going to love in the latest update
APPLE has released previews of a number of new emojis due to be rolled out later this year - including a range of disability-themed designs - to mark World Emoji Day.
'People think it's like The Full Monty': What Jobcentre staff wish people knew
JOBCENTRE Plus staff in Bolton are trying to myth bust after years of people only seeing shoddy services in films.
Care home plans for extension would create extra bedroom, proposals reveal
A NURSING home is set to undergo an expansion new plans have revealed.

16th July 2019