Archive - Sunday, 20 January 2019

Bus sign set on fire at interchange
A SIGN at Farnworth Bus Station was set alight in what is being treated as an arson attack.
All you need to know about the 'yellow vest' protests
THE yellow vest movement originated in France as a grassroots protest against price rises in fuel.
Officers catch cars travelling at 'ridiculous speeds' during checks
POLICE caught two cars "in tandem" and apparently driving at double the speed limit.
Mike Ashley holds talks for possible HMV takeover, reports say
SPORTS Direct boss Mike Ashley is in talks for a possible takeover of HMV, according to reports.
Hawley is back for two intimate dates at Met
SHEFFIELD singer-songwriter Richard Hawley is returning to The Met next month for a two night residency to celebrate Independent Venue Week.
Appeal to help make gin from Rivington berries
A CHARITY is appealing to gin-makers to help it create a tasty new spirit with a local flavour.
Film-maker finalist at legendary studio
DIVINE inspiration helped Bolton director Paul Blinkhorn get to the final of a national film competition.
TRAVEL REVIEW: A Venetian slice of luxury in an unusual location
Located directly next to junction 28 of the M6, the Preston Leyland hallmark hotel isn't perhaps the first choice for those wanting a romantic weekend break or mid-week getaway, but despite it's unusually unappealing setting, the hotel provides…
Snow could return to Bolton as temperatures plunge
LITTLE Joshua Douglas was all smiles when snow fell in Bolton on Friday.
Popular village tradition is back and promises people a wizard of a time
PANTO fun is set to become a fun village tradition once more – oh yes it is!
REGIONAL: Shot gun discovered after police pursuit
A STOLEN car and a shotgun have been recovered after a police chase.
RUSSELL BRAND: I HAVE NO REGRETS ABOUT MY PAST BEHAVIOUR IN WAKE OF #METOO
RUSSELL Brand has said he has no regrets about his previous sexual behaviour in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Golden age of travel heading for Bolton?
A BOLTON woman who has just taken over as boss of one of the world’s most luxurious trains figured she was on the right lines when she turned up for a job interview with the company 18 years ago … and was greeted by a brass band playing.
PICTURES: Wanderers fans join Forest Green Rovers
DOZENS of Bolton Wanderers fans travelled to Gloucestershire on Saturday to join forces with Forest Green Rovers supporters during their league two match against Bury FC.
Man charged over Heathrow drone incident days after Gatwick chaos
A 38-year-old man has been charged with flying a drone near Heathrow Airport days after a scare at Gatwick grounded more than 1,000 flights.
Iron Girls race open to everyone after backlash
A FUN run for 'grown-up' iron girls has been cancelled and replaced by a Night Run.
NATIONAL: Queen attends church without Prince Philip
THE Queen was accompanied by the Duke of York as she attended a Sunday church service on her Sandringham Estate this morning.
Why Toyota Prius vehicles are being targeted by thieves in Bolton
POLICE in Bolton South have warned that Toyota Prius vehicles in the area are being targeted.
Police officer leaps from his car to save woman from falling from bridge
A QUICK-thinking police officer has saved a woman's life while out on patrol.
DRUGS PROBE: Man bailed as three teens remain seriously ill
A MAN who was arrested in connection with drugs that left three teenagers seriously ill in hospital has been bailed.
Why Will.i.am says these Horwich youngsters will be the next big thing
A BOY band from Bolton were a hit on ITV talent show The Voice last night.
Actors in fine tune for hit musical
ACTORS with Horwich RMI and District Amateur Operatic Society were in fine tune for their 1989 production of The Pajama Game.
Inside some of Bolton's most luxurious homes with James Bond-esque gadgets
JANUARY is the time when we all start thinking about our goals and ambitions.
BREXIT: Nine possibilities for what happens next
Prime Minister Theresa May is due before the House of Commons on Monday where she will set out her Plan B after her Brexit blueprint was roundly defeated last week.
New Aldi supermarket opening date announced - and you can bag a freebie
A NEW supermarket will open its doors to customers in Westhoughton next month.
HYGIENE RATINGS: Town's filthiest takeaways revealed
THE filthiest takeaways in Radcliffe have been revealed.
Motorway will be closed EVERY night until February for upgrade work
MOTORWAY authorities have planned a range of work across the region as part of major improvement plans.
Ghost Tour host 'catches UFO on camera'
HE MAY be used to sharing tales of ghosts and ghouls, but has Trevor Rooney now found himself entangled with aliens?

19th January 2019