Archive - Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Black Friday: Amazon then and now
AMAZON's MAN3 fulfilment centre is one of 17 across the UK
'I'm a Celebrity...' slammed over 'bullying' of snakes
An animal rights charity has slammed ITV's "I'm a Celebrity...' following Emily Atack's Bushtucker Trial which they claimed involved the "bullying" of snakes.
Labour member resigns after council cabinet meeting
A PROMINENT Labour councillor has resigned suddenly from the party.
Gang members jailed after Bolton shooting
TWO rival gang members have been jailed for their part in a large fight which saw a man shot in a Bolton street.
Chris Green snaps up Home Office committee role
A BOLTON MP has joined the Home Affairs Select Committee.
Here's how you can get a real Christmas tree for only £5
IT is approaching that time of year again when we all start to think about Christmas preparations.
LETTER: Singers a credit to Bolton
There have been numerous letters to the editor in recent times expressing negative views about Bolton and I would like to point to an event recently in which the town can take great pride. On Saturday last we were privileged to attend a performance of…
Special event for Lancashire Day
A BOLTON woman who set up an online platform involving hundreds of companies is inviting local businesses to help celebrate Lancashire Day this month.
Local soldier honoured at his grave in Belgium
A SPECIAL Remembrance Day tribute was held at at the headstone of a Bolton-born soldier buried in Flanders, Belgium.
Memorial service pays tribute to Ukrainian victims of Holodomor
A MEMORIAL service was held in Heaton Cemetery as members of Bolton's Ukrainian community remembered one of the darkest moments in the nation's history.
How to avoid being duped this Black Friday
YOUR inbox has probably already been filled with offers.
Convenience store handed longer hours despite anti-social behaviour row
A CONVENIENCE store will be allowed to sell alcohol until late in the evening despite a neighbour’s claims of noise disruption and drug dealing.
Appeal launched to find missing chihuahua
A dog owner in Halliwell is asking for help to find her lost chihuahua.
Octagon's smash-hit production wins top award
THE Octagon's smash hit of the summer has driven off with a top award.
Five rescue cats killed in "devastating" cattery fire
FIVE rescue cats have died in a cattery fire.
Autistic schoolboy's letter of support to 'brave' Anne Hegerty in the jungle
A SCHOOLBOY'S heartfelt letter to I'm A Celebrity contestant Anne Hegerty about their shared experience of autism has received thousands of shares online.
Boozy milkshakes and foot-long hotdogs set for brand new Bolton bar
VISITORS to the town centre can be shaken – and stirred – if they call in at a new bar in The Vaults, underneath Bolton's Market Place shopping centre.
Fresh hope for peanut allergy sufferers
PEANUT allergy sufferers have been given new hope following the results of a landmark study.
LETTER: Apologies don't resolve train issues
THIS is an email I have sent to Northern Rail.
£100,000 grant helps answer church prayers
AN HISTORIC church has been awarded a £100,000 grant towards safeguarding the building’s future.
Here's how you can help your garden birds this winter
Big-hearted Brits have been urged to make their gardens bird-friendly this winter with a series of simple steps.
NATIONAL: Susanna Reid chased knife-wielding man who grabbed her handbag
Susanna Reid has revealed how she chased a knife-wielding man who tried to mug her - saying she "acted on instinct".
Officers need public to help deal with violent offenders, senior police chief says
A senior police chief has spoken out after warnings that violent suspects could go free if officers are not backed up by members of the public.
LOOKING BACK: Sweeping up the autumn leaves in 1974
IT'S nearly winter, but the autumn leaves are still on the ground - just as they were in this super picture from 44 years ago. Back in 1974 this chap was busy filling up a wheelbarrow with leaves in front of a house in Chorley New Road, Bolton.…
Seven arrested in early morning raid on Moses Gate caravan park
A HUGE police operation has resulted in seven people being arrested at a Bolton caravan park.
Speedy swimming in store at elite Bolton Metro Swimming Squad's main gala
SOME of the highest quality swimming will be on show on Sunday when Bolton Metro Swimming Squad (BMSS) stage their main gala.
Tennis has served me well, says Margot
TENNIS has served Margot Mather not only a successful playing life but also a coaching career involving teaching hundreds of local adults and children to enjoy the sport.
Three car smash causes miles of delays on M60
A THREE car pile up is causing delays for motorists on the M60.
Woman died after serious drug use
A WOMAN died aged just 40 after being seriously ill from the effects of drug use.
Temperatures set to plunge as warm air vanishes
THE unseasonably warm air that has cloaked the UK from the worst of the winter weather will vanish into the November air this week as the temperatures plummet.
Democracy in action at primary school
YOUNG citizens put democracy into action as part of their learning of the Houses of Parliament.
Alleged rapist lured young girls with teddy bears, court heard
A MAN raped a seven-year-old girl after trying to lure her and a friend into his home with promises of seeing his teddy bear collection, a court heard.
Pupils meet world famous Horrible Histories's writer Terry Deary
WORLD famous Horrible Histories writer Terry Deary brought the past alive for a group of lucky school children when he was town for his new play The 11th Hour.
School goes digital to raise standards
IN today's digital age, one school in Bolton is harnessing the power of technology in the classroom to raise standards.
COMMENT: It's always worth insuring against that nightmare scenario
DO you have house and contents insurance?
Pink afternoon tea served up at Farnworth Town Hall
A SPECIAL pink afternoon tea was held at Farnworth Town Hall to raise money for research into breast cancer.
Community rallies round family "who lost everything" in house fire
THE Westhoughton community is rallying round to help get a mother and her son back on their feet following a serious fire at their home.
Garden helps to grow friendships and bridge the generation gap
A NEW dementia-friendly garden is helping to grow new friendships and bridge the generation gap.
Dorothy Holden
DOROTHY HOLDEN nee HURST Dorothy passed away suddenly at home on 14th November 2018. Dearly loved partner of Norman. Much loved by all her family and a special friend to many. Service and committal to take place tomorrow Wednesday 21st November 2018 in…

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Black Friday: Amazon then and now

'I'm a Celebrity...' slammed over 'bullying' of snakes

Labour member resigns after council cabinet meeting

Gang members jailed after Bolton shooting

Chris Green snaps up Home Office committee role

Here's how you can get a real Christmas tree for only £5

LETTER: Singers a credit to Bolton

Special event for Lancashire Day

Local soldier honoured at his grave in Belgium

Memorial service pays tribute to Ukrainian victims of Holodomor

How to avoid being duped this Black Friday

Convenience store handed longer hours despite anti-social behaviour row

Appeal launched to find missing chihuahua

Octagon's smash-hit production wins top award

Five rescue cats killed in "devastating" cattery fire

Autistic schoolboy's letter of support to 'brave' Anne Hegerty in the jungle

Boozy milkshakes and foot-long hotdogs set for brand new Bolton bar

Fresh hope for peanut allergy sufferers

LETTER: Apologies don't resolve train issues

£100,000 grant helps answer church prayers

Here's how you can help your garden birds this winter

NATIONAL: Susanna Reid chased knife-wielding man who grabbed her handbag

Officers need public to help deal with violent offenders, senior police chief says

LOOKING BACK: Sweeping up the autumn leaves in 1974

Seven arrested in early morning raid on Moses Gate caravan park

Speedy swimming in store at elite Bolton Metro Swimming Squad's main gala

Tennis has served me well, says Margot

Three car smash causes miles of delays on M60

Woman died after serious drug use

Temperatures set to plunge as warm air vanishes

Democracy in action at primary school

Alleged rapist lured young girls with teddy bears, court heard

Pupils meet world famous Horrible Histories's writer Terry Deary

School goes digital to raise standards

COMMENT: It's always worth insuring against that nightmare scenario

Pink afternoon tea served up at Farnworth Town Hall

Community rallies round family "who lost everything" in house fire

Garden helps to grow friendships and bridge the generation gap

Dorothy Holden