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Around 100 stranded teens in town centre after IKONIC under 18s night cancelled
AROUND 100 teenagers turned away at the door of a club were left stranded in Nelson Square this evening.
COMMENT: Shocking cases of abuse through witchcraft
IT is difficult to comprehend that child abuse is being carried out in the name of witchcraft.
LETTER: Join us to commemorate the massacre of the Heavenly 100
THE month of February will see Ukrainians mark the fifth anniversary of the massacre of the Heavenly 100 on Maydan Square in Kyiv by snipers of the Berkut, stroope troopers and Russian special forces.
ISIS teenager Shamima Begum to loose UK citizenship
A TEENAGE girl who joined ISIS is to have her UK citizenship revoked by the Home Office.
LETTER: Unimpressed by first journey on electric trains
I HAVE just taken my first journey on a new electric train from Bolton to Manchester 15/2/2019 and I have to say I am not very impressed.
Ironman UK 2019: Full 112-mile cycle course revealed
THE full map of the new cycling route for IRONMAN UK has been revealed.
School named country's number one independent school at glittering ceremony
BOLTON School has been named as the TES Independent School of the Year.
Businesses fear for future as negotiations for Church Wharf development begin
BOLTON Council can now issue compulsory purchase orders to acquire land for the Church Wharf development in Bolton town centre.
Ironman UK organisers announce new route for 2019
IRONMAN UK has announced the most significant changes in its ten year history.
Vandals are setting fire to wheelie bins in Bolton to inhale 'toxic' fumes, police warn
VANDALS are setting fire to wheelie bins in Bolton so they can inhale toxic fumes, police have warned.
Campaign to keep lorries off once-quiet residential streets
THE late Councillor Terry Lewis (later an MP) is pictured with residents of Lord Street and High Stile Street in Kearsley in August, 1979.
Could this be the greatest dessert ever?
STUDENTS at Bolton College put on their own Greatest Show . . . of desserts!
Bolton firm lands multi-million pound hotel contract
BOLTON-based firm Truman Design and Build has been named as the main contractor for a £6.5 million hotel.
Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST is fighting for his life following a collision in Leigh.
Dancing the afternoon away — Jane Austen style
VISITORS to Smithills Hall stepped into the world of Miss Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy over the weekend.
Inside popular youth centre after students raise funds for makeover project
COLLEGE students gave up their time to give a popular youth centre a makeover.
This is when you can watch the RAF Tornado flypast today
THE skies of the North West will be treated to the sights and sounds of the iconic RAF Tornado today.
More than 60 bags of litter taken off the streets by volunteers
VOLUNTEERS in Daubhill managed to fill more than 60 bags of litter over the weekend.
Tonight's Supermoon will be the 'biggest and brightest' of the year
STARGAZERS should be able to spot a 'super snow moon' in the skies tonight.
Another chance to win tickets to Rod Stewart in Bolton
THE entries have been coming in thick and fast for our Rod Stewart competition — and here’s your chance to win tickets in our latest giveaway.
A tenth of Amazon's workforce at Logistics North were long-term jobseekers
AROUND a tenth of the workforce at Amazon’s distribution centre in Over Hulton were long-term unemployed residents of the borough before the summer.
Why you may have been stuck in traffic in Bradshaw this morning
ROADWORKS in Bradshaw have been causing huge delays for drivers, this morning.
First Bus puts depot and 160 vehicles up for sale - but says local services will be 'unaffected'
FIRST Bus says its intention to sell its Queens Road bus depot and operations in Manchester to the Go-Ahead Group for £11.2 million will not affect its sites and services in Oldham and Bolton.
Paddy McGuinness reveals he was 12 when he first drove on public roads
PADDY McGuinness has revealed that he was just 12 when his father let him drive the family car on public roads.
Vicious gang jailed for 24 years after smashing man over the head with a television
A GANG of vicious thugs repeatedly stabbed a man and dropped a television on his skull before badly injuring a Good Samaritan passer-by who tried to call police.
Cigarette stubs and dirty fingernails at care home
CIGARETTE stubs lying about, wardrobes not secured to walls and dirty fingernails were flagged up by inspectors at a care home in Bolton.
SPECIAL REPORT: Chilling child killings linked to accusations of witchcraft
KRISTY Bamu's appalling death was one of a handful of chilling cases where an apparent belief in witchcraft has been linked to extreme violence against children.
The Bolton academic at the forefront of the fight against witchcraft
LAW lecturer Dr Samantha Spence is pushing the United Nations to act in light of the growing numbers of horrific cases linked to accusation of witchcraft and demonic possession.
Josh Bohannon can be all-round star at Lancashire, says coach
LANCASHIRE coach Glen Chapple believes Josh Bohannon could have plenty to offer the county this season.
Horwich march into the second round of the Sam Ashworth Trophy
By Bob Moffat
Share Greater Manchester police resources fairly says Chris Green MP
CHRIS Green MP has raised constituents’ crime concerns in a House of Commons debate on anti-social behaviour.
Why books are being given out in Bolton - and how you can get one
A BOLTON youth charity is tackling illiteracy with a book-gifting day.
School welcomes new nursery head
SHE is passionate about early years education, leads the local nursery association and has now been appointed to one of Bolton’s - and the country’s - leading schools.
Mayor's council tax precept will increase by £33 next year
ALL residents in Greater Manchester will face an increase in their council tax bill next year as leaders across the ten boroughs agreed to an additional hike.
SUMMER IN THE SCORE BOX: Mike Cregan's diary of scoring at 63 games on 35 grounds in Bolton and around the country
IT is 2018 and another season to look forward to and the end of a busy winter.
Lancashire coach warns Matthew Parkinson bowling action change has injury risk
LANCASHIRE coach Glen Chapple has warned against altering Matthew Parkinson’s bowling action to reduce the risk of further back problems.
Jack Flatley preparing for Bolton bout next month ahead of possible title bid
By Mark Sleightholm
Dehaviland pay the penalty in Inter-League Cup loss
TWO local sides exited the new Inter-League Cup, for the top teams of the Bolton and Oldham Sunday Leagues.
Defences on top as Colls draw a blank at Droylsden
By Emil Anderson
Two-horse race for Premier title goes on after convincing wins
By Roy Caswell
Cup dream is still alive for Wanderers Ladies after Stoke shootout
WANDERERS Ladies picked up yet another cup scalp as they qualified for the semi-final of the FAWNL Cup for the first time in their history.
Parkinson ponders two-man attack for Leeds United clash
PHIL Parkinson says the home humbling against Norwich City highlighted the potential pitfalls of playing with a two-man attack.
Gang of '100 youths' run riot in Bromley Cross after spilling out of house party
POLICE were called to Harwood over the weekend, after “up to 100 youths” in the area displayed anti-social behaviour.
EXCLUSIVE: Child abuse linked to witchcraft and demonic possession investigated in Bolton
MORE than 400 years ago 12 women were accused of witchcraft and hanged in Lancashire...and you would imagine the 17th century is where such beliefs and practices had been left. But, as SAIQA CHAUDHARI finds out, accusations of witchcraft are very…
FANS' JURY: How can Wanderers save themselves from relegation?
OUR panel of fans give their verdict on the question of the week.
William Berry
WILLIAM BERRY William Berry, aged 98 of Walkden, died, peacefully at home on the 10th of February 2019, with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law and…
Karen Knowles
KAREN KNOWLES On 10th February 2019, peacefully in Bolton Hospice, Karen aged 58 years passed away. Only daughter of Jean Knowles (now West) and the late Derek Knowles and sister to Andrew. Aunt to Holly and Aaron and much loved friend to many,…
James Schofield
JAMES SCHOFIELD On 12th February 2019, James, aged 75 years, died peacefully in hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Ingrid, proud father of Lee and Kirstin, devoted grandad, dear brother, father in law, brother in law and friend to many. Funeral service…
Sandra Lythgoe
SANDRA LYTHGOE Passed peacefully in Royal Bolton Hospital on Sunday 10th February 2019 aged 72 years young. Loving Wife of Arthur and doting Mother to Melanie, Lorraine, Wayne, Anthony, James, David and Susan. Wonderful Grandmother and Great…
John Collins Hanscomb CBE.MA. Cantab
HONORARY ALDERMAN JOHN COLLINS HANSCOMB CBE.MA. Cantab On the 14th February 2019 peacefully at home, John aged 94 years. Devoted and beloved husband of Norma and treasured and adored father of Lindsay and the late Nick. Will be hugely missed by all.…
Joanne Quinton
JOANNE LOUISE QUINTON Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday 14th February 2019 aged 48 years. A loving Partner, Mum, Daughter, Sister & Nanna, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A service and committal…
Joyce Chadwick
JOYCE OLIVE CHADWICK Joyce passed away on Thursday 14th February 2019, aged 92 years. Devoted wife to the late Thomas and much loved mum to Danny, Thomas, Glen and Mark. Loving grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. The funeral service…
Steven David Chadwick
STEVEN DAVID CHADWICK 18th February 2018 It's a year since you left us The pain never leaves You are still here with us Love and miss you always and we will never forget you Mum Anna and brother Dominic
Bryan Rhodes
BRYAN RHODES Bryan Rhodes, aged 80 of Walkden, passed away peacefully on 12th of February 2019. Loving husband to Jean, amazing dad to Karen and Kerry, Proud grandpa to Elizabeth, Martyn, Sheridan and Nathan, super proud great grandpa to Oliver, Eva and…
Jean Hill
JEAN HILL (22.8.36 - 15.2.15) Resting in unspeakable love, Life's been so hard without you, You've been in our thoughts and in our hearts every day. We have taken your spirit and soldiered on. We know you're looking after us, Just like you always have.…
Teenager arrested after high-speed smash
A TEENAGER has been arrested following a high-speed smash in Halliwell Road.

18th February 2019

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