Archive - Monday, 14 October 2019

Curt Vosper
CURT VOSPER It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden loss of Curt on 5th October 2019 aged 56 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne, devoted dad of Emily and Hannah, much loved son of the late Lily and Bert and a dear nephew, cousin,…
DOROTHY DEWHURST
DOROTHY DEWHURST Peacefully on 8th October 2019 Dorothy aged 92 years. Loving wife of the late Alan. Funeral Service and Committal in Overdale West Chapel on Friday 18th October at 12.00noon. No flowers at Dorothy's request, donations for Bolton…
Jack Kirkman
JACK KIRKMAN Brenda, Steven, Jan and Paul would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind words, cards of condolence and donations received at this sad time. Brenda would like to thank everyone who attended Jack's funeral and…
Sheila McLachlin
SHELAGH McLACHLAN Loving birthday memories of Shelagh youngest daughter of Fred and Joyce Partington and sister of Susan and Stella. Now united with our darling mother Joyce Loved and remembered every day
Wheelie bin thrown through window 'after row breaks out'
A WHEELIE bin was hurled through the window of a bedsit in Little Lever last week.
I was offered sex, claims woman 'burglar' accused of leaping up and shouting 'boo!'
A WOMAN accused of burgling a house while a family slept upstairs told a court she was a prostitute who had been invited indoors for sex.
Headteacher arrested on drink-drive charge after car crash
A PRIMARY school headteacher, previously praised for his “strong leadership” has been charged with drink driving.
'Woman raped in ginnel in early hours' investigation
POLICE are investigating reports that an 18-year-old woman was raped in the early hours of Saturday in a ginnel in Bolton.
Firefighters tackle blaze in living room started by coal fire
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a living room last night.
A little star quality will be sprinkled over new Horwich salon
A NEW hair and beauty venture has arrived to add a little sparkle to Horwich.
Appeal for families as children needing homes three times higher than adopters in North West
THERE are nearly three times as many children in the region awaiting adoption as there are adoptive families.
Driver arrested after cocaine stash discovered by police
A DRIVER was arrested in the night after his cocaine stash was discovered by police.
Car being forensically tested after burglary in Astley Bridge
POLICE have discovered a stolen car and are now forensically testing the vehicle.
'This development will devastate a large area of green space': MP
Controversial plans to build 200 homes on the former St George’s playing fields in Walkden have been approved – despite a huge backlash from the local community.
LOOKING BACK: Silver medalist at Harper Green School
Todays picture from The Bolton News archives shows athlete Mike Makin at Harper Green School in 1988. The Commonwealth Games silver medalist took part in a sponsored run with pupils at the school to raise money for the British Olympic Appeal.
'The train service through Farnworth and Kearsley stations has been frankly appalling'
TOWN hall chiefs will continue to press for better train services for people living in Kearsley and Farnworth.
Award provides fresh IT boost for Bolton retailer
EMERGING talent in the digital world has secured top billing for a retail giant based in Bolton.
Bolton baker flies the flag for a traditional favourite
A WELL-established Bolton bakery has been showcased as part of a TV tribute to the best manufacturing the country has to offer.
Frontline services will be protected insists leader as council looks to create new senior roles
APPOINTMENTS of new senior posts will "protect" frontline services insisted the leader of Bolton Council as he accused Labour of "playing the ultimate political game".
Decor store in Bolton hopes fans will now indulge online
A FLEDGLING home decor firm in Bolton is celebrating its first birthday with a website launch.
Keith Hill: I craved the Bolton Wanderers job - and not for the first time
SITTING at his desk at 8am on a Thursday morning, paper cup of coffee in hand, and the Lostock wind rattling the walls of his office, Keith Hill is a contented man.
I don't see Bolton Wanderers as a step down, says Joe Dodoo
JOE Dodoo has no regrets swapping the heights of the SPL with Rangers for a relegation scrap at Wanderers in League One.
Legal ace from Leigh joins Bury firm
A SOLICITOR from Leigh - singled out as one of the UK's best by a legal bible - has joined a Greater Manchester firm.
Award success for expanding Bolton home improvements firm
A LUXURY tile, bathroom and kitchen firm is celebrating after scooping a top regional award.
Britain's most prolific paedophiles found dead in prison cell
One of Britain's worst paedophiles, who abused up to 200 Malaysian children, has been stabbed to death in prison.
Millions to tackle knives and violence
With thousands of reports of violent crime across Bolton in the last year, authorities are set to put millions of pounds into finding a solution. SEAMUS MCDONNELL reports on the new taskforce set to battle knife crime in the borough.
Check your change for one of these rare 50p coins
THE rarest 50p coins in circulation have been revealed as the Royal Mint marks half a century since the piece was introduced.
Cancer patients show their scars in new photoshoot
The scars of cancer patients will be put on display as part of a new project showing the "gritty and raw reality" of the disease.
Dog attack PTSD sufferer could be facing eviction from hostel
A MAN who suffers from PTSD after a horrific dog attack, claims he faces losing his accommodation due to being “high risk”.

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