Archive - Monday, 22 July 2019

Elsie Obrien
ELSIE O'BRIEN The family of the late Elsie O'Brien (Nee Molyneux) Michael, Paul, Annette and Steven would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours who have kindly sent expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence…
William Carroll
WILLIAM (BILL) VINCENT CARROLL Originally of Deane, Bolton passed away peacefully on 5th July 2019 in Leicester aged 88yrs. Bill was the beloved husband of Kath (Edith), father of Jennifer, Granddad to Hollie and Thomas, Uncle to Pauline and Susan and a…
Manny Pacquiao appears to rule out Amir Khan clash in November
MANNY Pacquiao appeared to rule out a possible showdown with Amir Khan in November after winning his WBA welterweight title showdown with Keith Thurman in Las Vegas.
Drunk driver aimed car at crowds in 'shocking ordeal' sparking terror fears
A CROWD of pedestrians feared a terrorist attack and fled screaming as a car careered towards them.
Masked men rob Farnworth store
MASKED men robbed a convenience store and fled before police arrived.
Crash leaves car on its roof, road closed in both directions
A ROAD is closed in both directions after a car crash.
Greater Manchester set for four days of hot weather with temperatures up to 28C
Greater Manchester is set to bask in hot weather this week.
Man handed ASBO at the age of 12 is back in court after drug binge ended in attack
A MAN battered his long-time friend at a party filled with heavy drinking and drugs.
Elderly residents evacuated after cooker fire
ELDERLY people were evacuated this afternoon after a kitchen fire broke out.
REGIONAL: Two men jailed after murder of "one in a million" Billy Livesley
TWO men have been jailed after the murder of 21-year-old Billy Livesley.
Charity's food supplies run low as hundreds rely on donations
A CHARITY which offers food for struggling families is running short of supplies weeks after opening its doors.
REVEALED: Bolton's 'best and worst' doctors' surgeries as judged by their patients
RESULTS of this year’s GP Patient Survey are in and reveal Bolton’s “best and worst” family doctors.
Tragic death of 11-year-old boy who ate chocolate bar believed to be dairy free
AN 11-year-old boy with several allergies, including dairy, died after eating a Morrisons chocolate bar given to him by his father, who believed it to be free from milk products.
New storey could be added to Metrolink car park as part of major transport overhaul
RESIDENTS, councillors and leaders have had their say on proposals for new park and ride spaces in Radcliffe which have been revealed as part of a major transport overhaul for Greater Manchester.
Men arrested after supermarket break in
TWO MEN have been arrested after a town centre supermarket was broken into.
Police to hit back at off-road bikers with summer crackdown in Bolton hotspots
Police are set to clampdown on motorcyclists who ride illegal off-road bikes in public areas.
Milkman's van stolen in early hours of the morning
A MILKMAN had his van stolen a couple of hours before he was due to set off on his deliveries.
Children’s allotment set on fire destroying equipment and tools
A SCHOOL allotment was targeted by mindless vandals on the last day of term.
'I had to finish what I started': Mum completes Ironman after bike breakdown
A DETERMINED woman returned to Bolton to "finish what she started" after her bike broke during the IRONMAN UK competition last weekend.
GAME OVER: Oldham Athletic cancel Wanderers friendly
OLDHAM Athletic have pulled the plug on their pre-season friendly against Wanderers, which was due to be played on Saturday, July 27.
New commercial head for ambitious Horwich jobs firm
AN expanding Horwich recruitment firm has appointed a new commercial head.
It's make or break time for the Wanderers takeover
WANDERERS go into the penultimate week of pre-season with a takeover tantalisingly within reach – but the club’s preparations for League One lying in tatters.
Recycling scheme bid by Bolton firm after fly-tipping alarm
A NEW white goods recycling service has been launched by a Bolton electricals giant - after it emerged 47,000 fridges and washers had been dumped nationwide.
Lostock all set for T20 final rematch with the champions
LOSTOCK are confident they can beat Horwich for the second time this season and claim the first trophy on offer in 2019 in tomorrow’s Bolton League T20 final.
Eight-wicket Ayres has a flier as Eagley continue to climb
EAGLEY professional Ryan Ayres starred with a stunning eight-wicket haul and 39 not out to inspire a crucial home victory over Darcy Lever on Saturday, leading to praise of the highest order from his captain Jack Wainman.
Jan the man as Egerton win to add to Stand’s woe
EGERTON convincingly beat Stand by 102 runs on Saturday, hurting their hosts’ chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier Division.
LETTER: Worried about school cuts
I AM pleased that Andrea Egan has highlighted concerns about austerity and the protest planned for September 29 at the Conservative party conference in Manchester.
LETTER: We need a serious Prime Minister
THERESA May is stepping down as Prime Minister.
LETTER: Reject £10 Tram and train fee
BOLTON & District Pensioners Association wish to respond to the report in your paper, of 19/7/19, “Tram and train OAPs to pay fee”.
It's going to be 23 degrees at MIDNIGHT this week - how to keep cool
STOCK up on barbecue supplies, get the paddling pool out and fill your freezer with ice cube trays - this week is set to be a hot one.
Mission to visit 50 churches in 50 hours
A CONTROVERSIAL community hub will be part of the Churches Conservation Trust’s golden anniversary tour in aid of heritage crime prevention.
Brother of Manchester Arena bomber remanded at notorious prison
THE younger brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has been remanded in custody at a court bail hearing.
Volvo recall: Nearly 70,000 cars to be removed from roads in UK over fire risk
Nearly 70,000 Volvo cars in the UK are being recalled over a fire risk related to an engine problem, the manufacturer said.
Whirlpool recalls half a million tumble dryers over fire risk
Whirlpool has launched a recall of its fire risk tumble dryers by urging remaining owners of unmodified machines to "make contact immediately".
MP brands leasehold 'feudal' as she backs demands for change
AN MP has condemned the 'feudal' hangover from the Victorian mills of leasehold homes.
Trustee of the Bolton Wanderers Community Trust made a doctor
A leading figure at the University of Bolton has been honoured for his community work.
Couple have realised their burning business ambition
A COUPLE with a burning ambition for their own fireplace showroom have warmed to the task.
Pomp, ceremony and celebrations as University of Bolton students graduate — alongside a Presidential candidate
Sri Lankan Presidential candidate sings as he receives honorary degree from University of Bolton.
GRADUATION 2019: Great and good honoured by the University of Bolton
Other recipients of honorary doctorates throughout the week were:
Training for people working in care homes, hospitals and other clinical settings
VOLUNTEERS who work at care homes, hospitals, hospices, surgeries and in other clinical settings are invited to attend a series of courses to receive training.
Keeping it in The Family works for Bolton collective
A UNITED effort by more than 40 Bolton organisations to improve life for the borough's communities has been recognised with a national distinction.

21st July 2019