Archive - Wednesday, 24 April 2019

REGIONAL: Men jailed for plot to smuggle £6 million of cocaine into UK
TWO men have been jailed for their part in a plot to smuggle £6 million worth of cocaine into the UK.
Police called to crash in back street
POLICE were called to a back street following a crash.
Fire crews issue warning after unattended food burst into flames at Edgeworth home
FIRE crews have warned residents to be vigilant when cooking and ensure their smoke alarms are working after unattended food burst into flames and filled a kitchen with smoke.
VIDEO: Bolton Market Place flooded by heavy rains
BOLTON Market Place has been flooded in the heavy rains sweeping across the town this evening.
Fire destroys crane at town centre scrapyard made famous in BBC documentary
A BOLTON scrap yard which achieved national fame on television has suffered significant damage after a fire engulfed industrial machinery and vehicles in the yard.
Holidaymakers heading to Turkey warned to print visa or 'face being turned away'
HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Turkey this year have been warned they need to also print out a copy of their visa or risk being 'turned away'.
Police find machete in the back of a stolen car
A CAR stolen in Bury was later found in Bolton with a machete in the rear footwell.
Photo inspires more childhood memories of Cox Green
THE old photographs of Cox Green we recently published have triggered the memory of reader Ann Soar.
Why sunrises and sunsets will be particularly stunning this week
IF you are up early enough for sunrise, you're set for a stunning show this week.
LETTER: Don't look to the past
I recently visited the display in Crompton Place shopping centre showing the plans for the development of the Church Wharf area of Bolton. I was very impressed but now, after seeing the designs for the new buildings, reflecting Bolton's industrial…
VIDEO: Heavy rain and thunder hits Bolton
Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to hit the region this afternoon.
COMMENT: Small changes to do a world of good
NEWS that community green grocer, A Small Good Thing, is inline for a BBC Radio Four Food and Farming Award is a ringing endorsement of the store and the town’s growing green credentials.
REGIONAL: Bike hero Carl Fogarty gets his own home town road
A NEW gateway road into Blackburn will be named after the town’s motorcycle racing star and TV ‘King of the Jungle’ Carl Fogarty.
First class result for single mum of four who came to Bolton to start a new life
SINGLE mum Christine Banda has a hectic life bringing up four children, aged between two and 14.
Vacant flats could become seven-bedroom shared accommodation near new school
FLATS at a terraced property could be converted to a seven-bedroom shared accommodation house.
MP's wife changes plans to create five new dwellings on green belt land
AN MP's wife who was given permission to create five dwellings at a property on green belt has submitted a new application relating to the property.
Stoneclough’s Easter rising brings positivity for a brighter future
ULTIMATELY it was disappointing, at times it was disheartening, but Stoneclough’s season at least ended with two displays deserving of victories.
Community greengrocer nominated for prestigious award
A BOLTON community greengrocer is flying the flag for the town as it bids to win a prestigious national award.
School reunion for Sharples class of 1974-79
OLD schoolfriends will reunite after 40 years.
Parkin pin-points where it went wrong for Wanderers
STEVE Parkin has pin-pointed the exact moment Wanderers cost themselves a place in the Championship.
Bolton's most wanted — April 24, 2019
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects
WANDERERS FANS' JURY: We're looking forward to next season because...
AS the time ticks down on a wretched campaign, relegation now confirmed, thoughts inevitably turn towards rebuilding under new owners in League One and the potential of a fresh start.Wanderers have been down in the mire for two years – so we asked…
‘He put his hand up my skirt’: Teacher accused of indecently assaulting schoolgirls
A FORMER Bolton schoolteacher has gone on trial accused of indecently assaulting two girls at a primary school.
Multi-million-pound extension to sixth form college allowed to go ahead
BOLTON Sixth Form College is set to expand as multi-million-pound plans have been passed.
'I went flying': Man tells of hit-and-run horror outside Bolton bar
A MAN has been left with a broken wrist and a number of facial injuries following a suspected hit and run.
Next phase of gas main work to cause severe disruption on key town centre route
MOTORISTS are set to be hit by further disruption on a key town centre route as work to replace a century-old gas pipe enters its final phase.
Campaign for 'community park' at Hulton Lane Playing Fields
CAMPAIGNERS are hoping to develop Hulton Lane Playing Fields as a ‘community park’ .
Train travellers warned of more engineering work in coming weeks
TRAIN passengers have been warned of future rail closures after Easter work set the stage for a large programme of upgrades.
Star bodybuilders set to return to Bolton for the ninth time
A SUCCESSFUL bodybuilding show will return to town this weekend.
SPECIAL REPORT: The changing face of angling in Bolton
Fishing in parts of Bolton has been in limbo since the closure of the Bolton and District Angling Association, late last year. TOM MOLLOY reports.
Police reunite owner with stolen motorcycle after night theft
POLICE have returned a stolen motorcycle to its owner after discovering it by the side of the road.
Man charged with drinking driving over farmer's field crash
A MAN has been charged over a car crash which saw a vehicle roll into a farmer's field.
'Dangerous' Giant Hogweed in park poses risk to children
CONCERNS have been raised over a highly toxic plant that is growing in a popular park.
Find out how you can discover long-lost relatives at the library's latest event
HISTORY-lovers are being given the chance to delve into their past at an upcoming event.
Joyce Slater
JOYCE SLATER On 13th April 2019 Joyce aged 88 years passed away peacefully at the Royal Bolton Hospital surrounded by her family. Devoted wife to the late Fred, a Loving Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma. Funeral service and committal will take place in…
Gordon Rushton
GORDON RUSHTON On April15, 2019, peacefully in hospital and of Westhoughton, Gordon aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Kay, loving dad of Susan, David, Kevin, Claire, Mark and Steven and a dear father-in-law and devoted grandad. Funeral service at…
Graham Hood
GRAHAM HOOD On April 13th 2019 suddenly in hospital aged 80 years and of Bolton. Husband of Glenda, dad of Pat and Chris, father in law of Paul, grandad of Aaden, brother, brother in law, uncle and a friend to many. The service and committal will be at…
Dorothy Naylor
DOROTHY NAYLOR (Dot) God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to Me". A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.…
Dorothy Naylor
DOROTHY NAYLOR (Dot) Passed away peacefully at home 15th April 2019 aged 77yrs. Loving wife of Stan. Caring Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Auntie. Loyal friend to many. Dot will leave from home for the Service at 3pm Friday 26th April 2019Overdale West…
Kieth Alan Morris
KEITH ALAN MORRIS Suddenly on the 9th April 2019 aged 73 years. Dearest husband of Bridget and much loved father of Nick and Katharine. Dear brother of Peter and the late Raymond. Funeral service will be held at St Luke's Church Maidenhead at 11am on…

23rd April 2019