Archive - Wednesday, 19 September 2018

REACTION: Phil Parkinson on Middlesbrough 2 Wanderers 0
IMMEDIATE reaction from Phil Parkinson after his side's 2-0 defeat at the Riverside Stadium.
Trains cancelled due to Storm Ali
TRAINS between England and Scotland have stopped running due to problems caused by Storm Ali.
Neighbours hit the jackpot after winning People’s Postcode Lottery
A GROUP of neighbours have hit the jackpot after winning the People’s Postcode Lottery.
'Let's bring Rugby World Cup to Bolton'
BUSINESSES have been urged to back Bolton’s ambitious bid to host the Rugby World Cup in three years’ time.
MATCHDAY LIVE: MIddlesbrough 2 Bolton Wanderers 0
Phil Parkinson's side look to bounce back after the weekend defeat against QPR, taking on fourth-placed Middlesbrough at the Riverside. All the action with Marc Iles.
St Peter's Way reopens after tree falls in road near Kearsley roundabout
STRONG winds caused a tree to topple onto a major Bolton road.
Son of famous local historian went on to big things thanks to his education in Bolton
IT was wonderful to hear from Andrew Billington contacting us all the way from Idaho in the USA.
Travelling south September 22-23? Avoid the motorway
MOTORISTS planning a trip south this weekend, September 22-23 might want to think again.
Find a Macmillan Coffee Morning near you
Coffee Mornings near you
Hairy Biker urges eye testing after glaucoma scare
CELEBRITY chef and Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has shared his story of a brush with glaucoma in a bid to encourage people to get regular eye tests.
Burnham points to high-speed Chinese trains as region battles railway issues
THE MAYOR of Greater Manchester has pointed to China's rail services to emphasise the work he hopes to do in the region.
Memories of Brownlow Fold School For Boys
ANDREW Billington thoroughly enjoyed his time at Brownlow Fold School for Boys where his father, Derek Billington taught.
Celebration of £250k revamp for community hub
A HALLIWELL community centre is re-opening after a £250,000 refurbishment.
Suspended TV star head teacher quits
THE headteacher from the Educating Greater Manchester TV series has quit, claiming the council has a "personal vendetta" against him.
Blackburn-born Wendi Peters has gone from Cilla to Salad Days
Blackburn-born Wendi Peters will star in the musical Salad Days which comes to the Lowry, Salford Quays next week. The former Coronation Street favourite answered a few questions before the show opens
Stephen Mann
STEPHEN MANN Sadly passed away peacefully at Royal Blackburn Hospital on 13th September 2018. Funeral arrangements Overdale Crematorium West Chapel on 24th September at 9.30am. No flowers please. Charity donations to Christie's Hospital. Love from…
Irene Maguire
IRENE MAGUIRE nee Black On 7th September 2018 Irene, aged 82 years, passed away peacefully. Devoted Wife to the late John. Loving Mother to Simon, Much Loved Sister to Hilda, also a Loving Auntie and Great Auntie. Funeral service will take place on…
Stephen Pollard
STEPHEN POLLARD On September 7 2018, tragically whilst in hospital and of Westhoughton, Stephen aged 56 years. Beloved son of Jean and the late Jack, loving brother of Denise and Philip and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. 'Sorrow too deep…
Peter William Smith
PETER WILLIAM SMITH On the 11 September 2018 passed peacefully with his family by his side, aged 80 years of Little Lever. Born Manchester. Special thanks for the care he received on Ward G3 of Royal Bolton Hospital. The service and committal will be…
Emily Critchley
EMILY CRITCHLEY On September 15th 2018, peacefully following a brave fight, Emily, aged 89 years. Devoted and loving wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mum to David and Angela, doting nanna to Lewis and Bethany, mother in law to Andrew and Ange, sister…
Joan Taylor
JOAN TAYLOR (Nee Hurst) On 14th September 2018, peacefully in Bolton Hospice, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mum of Lynn and Gillian, much loved grandma of Zoe, Dave, Helen and Kevin, dear mother in law to Pete and Jason, loving…
Gladys Tyldesley
GLADYS TYLDESLEY The family of the late Gladys would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards of condolence, floral tributes and donations received on their recent sad loss. Thank you to Reverend Kim Lafferty for her kind…
Haydn Matthews
HAYDN MATTHEWS (TAFF) Anne and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind words, cards of condolence and donations received In memory of Haydn. Special thanks to Rev Gill Smart and Rev Michael…
David Norton
DAVID NORTON At home on 6th September 2018, David, aged 74 years. Loving husband to Joan, Dad to Angela and Lee, grandad to Callum, Curtis, Holly, Lucy, Toby and Mo and also a friend to many. Service to be held at St Barnabas Church, Wigan on Friday…
Heaton hit a deadly dozen in demolition of Deans
THE BSF Over 35s Football League again produced a glut of goals and again Division Four team Heaton Casuals hit double figures in a 12-0 win against Deans Youth.
Joy of six for Old Bolts ahead of facing champions
A NEW-LOOK Old Boltonians team is starting to gain momentum, just in time, according to manager Steve Eccleshare.
Storm Ali: Advice for travellers as 80mph winds expected to hit UK
FORECASTERS have warned of strong winds, flying debris and travel disruption for anyone travelling North this week.
Piece of cake for Eccles as new boys hit the top
By Shaun Sankey
Driver tested positive for drugs after police chase
A DRIVER who led police on a chase down a town centre street tested positive for a banned drug.
Jean Martha Green
JEAN MARTHA GREEN 12th September 84yrs, at Bolton Hospice. Loving wife, devoted mum and nanna. Funeral service 1:15pm Tuesday 25th September at Ainsworth Methodist Church, then Committal (family only) in Overdale West Chapel, Bolton. Family flowers only…
Get us out of this 'hell-hole' home, say Blackburn couple
A COUPLE are begging for a housing association to get them out of the ‘hell hole’ home they are living in.
CCTV images released of men wanted after armed robbery at shopping centre
POLICE have released CCTV images after a robbery at a shopping centre in Leigh.
Captain says Westhoughton will be 'much better' and 'very competitive' next season
WESTHOUGHTON captain Rob Houghton has clear ambitions ahead of 2019 after reflecting on an “all right” summer of cricket for the Howfeners.
REGIONAL: Police hunt for supermarket clown raiders
POLICE are hunting for a pair of offenders after a robbery at a Prestwich supermarket.
Man taken to hospital after bus crash
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a bus crashed in Bolton last night.
TABLE TENNIS: Bolton League report round-up by Roy Caswell
In the second week of play in the Bolton and District Table Tennis League, the Premier Division’s Ramsbottom Town A had a comfortable 21-13 victory over Wharton with a maximum nine points from Michael Moir.
Bid to raise cash for funeral of 'man with massive heart' found dead in flat
A FRIEND has begun crowdfunding to cover the cost of a funeral for a man ‘with a massive heart’ after his body was found at a flat in Great Lever.
Families get hands-on at the Hive
THE Hive at Moss Bank Park welcomed visitors to the Autumn Family Open Day on Sunday.
COMMENT: Why I can’t wait for Rocket Rod to come to Bolton
IT’S great news that Rod Stewart is appearing at the University of Bolton Stadium next June.
Grundy Fold Farm developer awaiting decision over greyhound stadium homes plan
A FIRM which built five unauthorised mansions on the outskirts of Horwich will tomorrow discover if its proposals to build dozens of new homes on an old greyhound stadium are to get the green light.

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REACTION: Phil Parkinson on Middlesbrough 2 Wanderers 0

Trains cancelled due to Storm Ali

Neighbours hit the jackpot after winning People’s Postcode Lottery

'Let's bring Rugby World Cup to Bolton'

MATCHDAY LIVE: MIddlesbrough 2 Bolton Wanderers 0

St Peter's Way reopens after tree falls in road near Kearsley roundabout

Son of famous local historian went on to big things thanks to his education in Bolton

Travelling south September 22-23? Avoid the motorway

Find a Macmillan Coffee Morning near you

Hairy Biker urges eye testing after glaucoma scare

Burnham points to high-speed Chinese trains as region battles railway issues

Memories of Brownlow Fold School For Boys

Celebration of £250k revamp for community hub

Suspended TV star head teacher quits

Blackburn-born Wendi Peters has gone from Cilla to Salad Days

Stephen Mann

Irene Maguire

Stephen Pollard

Peter William Smith

Emily Critchley

Joan Taylor

Gladys Tyldesley

Haydn Matthews

David Norton

Heaton hit a deadly dozen in demolition of Deans

Joy of six for Old Bolts ahead of facing champions

Storm Ali: Advice for travellers as 80mph winds expected to hit UK

Piece of cake for Eccles as new boys hit the top

Driver tested positive for drugs after police chase

Jean Martha Green

Get us out of this 'hell-hole' home, say Blackburn couple

CCTV images released of men wanted after armed robbery at shopping centre

Captain says Westhoughton will be 'much better' and 'very competitive' next season

REGIONAL: Police hunt for supermarket clown raiders

Man taken to hospital after bus crash

TABLE TENNIS: Bolton League report round-up by Roy Caswell

Bid to raise cash for funeral of 'man with massive heart' found dead in flat

Families get hands-on at the Hive

COMMENT: Why I can’t wait for Rocket Rod to come to Bolton

Grundy Fold Farm developer awaiting decision over greyhound stadium homes plan