Archive - Friday, 24 May 2019

A night of Sinatra & swing legends at the Victoria Hall
THE music of Sinatra and other swing legends will be performed at the Victoria Hall next month.
Ask the accountant: How long must I keep hold of records?
Q. How long must I retain my books and records?
LOOKING BACK: A new sport comes to Bolton
The picture we have chosen from our archives today shows a small section of the massive crowd who came to Heaton cricket ground, Lower Pools to watch a team of American Servicemen who had travelled from RAF Burtonwood airfield play an exhibition game of…
Help keep Ismail's footie dreams alive with new wheelchair
A YOUNG man with a rare condition, who has dreams of playing football for England, has launched a fundraiser to get a new wheelchair.
Construction firm pays tribute to legacy of 25-year-old who took his own life
A CONSTRUCTION giant is marking a year of mental health initiatives launched in memory of an employee who took his own life.
Winter Hill gets clean up before charity race
LITTER pickers have been out in force over to clean up Winter Hill, ahead of an annual charity fell running race.
Man who raped a child jailed for 13 years
A MAN who raped a child was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court today.
Life saving defibrillator installed at church
A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed outside the Salvation Army church in Daubhill.
Inside the Phoenix Club: Here's how the venue from Peter Kay's hit show looks now
THE HOME of one of Bolton's most popular TV shows looks a little different these days.
Bolton Hospice furniture shop "ransacked" by thieves during night raid
A HOSPICE charity shop was "ransacked" by thieves last night.
Bank Holiday Washout: Wet and miserable weather forecast for long weekend
WITH highs of 17 degrees in Bolton today, it's looking like a promising start to the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Police officer shot in Canada remembered with painting
A MEMORIAL painting has been presented to the family of a police officer who died while on duty in Canada.
Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers completes Peterborough United move
Mark Beevers is looking to put the Wanderers nightmare behind him after completing a move to Peterborough United.
Amir Khan's trainer Virgil Hunter urges Bolton star to commit more to training
Amir Khan’s trainer says the Bolton fighter needs to commit more to training if he is to continue fighting at the top level.
Caravan site capers will get you in holiday mood
WITH summer just around the corner, St Vincent's Dramatic Society is bringing back memories of traditional British caravanning holidays, which all of us have enjoyed at one time or another .
SPECIAL REPORT: Former prisoner shares his story of meeting his victim of crime
SIMON requested to take part in restorative justice.
Tumble dryer catches fire in the early hours
A TUMBLE dryer caught fire in the early hours of this morning, the couple in the house were "very lucky" said a firefighter.
Mets run leaders close in tense tie on home soil
BOLTON Mets lost a third successive match in North West Men’s League Division Five but put on a battling display against high-flying Clock Face Miners A at Greenhalgh’s Pavilion.
ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE: Blackrod skipper Pryle stumped by batting struggles
HAVING been skittled out for miserly totals in the opening two rounds, Blackrod know the only way is up in this season’s Association Division.
ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE: Booth predicting tightest title race for some time
FARNWORTH captain Simon Booth believes the race for the Premiership title will be the closest yet.
£450 million cost of smoking in Greater Manchester
SMOKING costs Greater Manchester £450 million a year reveals a new survey.
FLASHBACK: Did you play for Astley Bridge?
WITH the football season all-but over and local cricket back in full swing, this week’s delve into the picture archives at The Bolton News has unearthed this photograph of Astley Bridge CC from June 1987.
Autism Champions complete training
A NEW batch of Autism Champions have been trained by Bolton Cares.
Blossoms, The Courteeners and Dr John Cooper Clarke perform for homelessness
TONIGHT an all star concert featuring The Courteeners, Blossoms, Bugzy Malone, Dr John Cooper Clarke and Lisa Stansfield takes place to support work to end homelessness in the region.
Hotel not certain to be part of Wanderers' sale, say administrators
ADMINISTRATORS at the Bolton Whites Hotel insist the business will not necessarily be packaged in with a sale of Bolton Wanderers.
Wanderers aim to root out timewasters as bidding process gets serious
THE ‘for sale’ sign has officially been placed on Bolton Wanderers, and timewasters need not apply.
Plans approved for disabled access at listed golf club building
A LISTED golf club building is set to be renovated to allow better access for disabled people who want to be part of the club.
Heroic school pupils take down thief attempting to steal from teenage girl
HEROIC school pupils tackled a bicycle-riding thief after he grabbed a teenage girl’s £600 mobile phone.
A new backstage view of Bolton's vibrant theatre scene at exhibition
A NEW exhibition goes behind the scenes of Bolton’s vibrant theatre scene.
SPECIAL REPORT: Victims of crime explain why they wanted to meet the criminal
THE father of boy who died after being punched on a night “strongly” wanted to meet the person — a teenager at the time — responsible.
Dog owner 'gutted' after Alabama rot killed 'healthy' dog
THE ‘gutted’ owner of a dog who died of Alabama rot in Horwich has said there were absolutely no signs of the rare disease.
Staff lament “bitterly disappointing and frustrating” substation vandalism
STAFF have spoken of the “bitterly disappointing and frustrating” vandalism at substations which were set to be part of a “makeover” plan.
Market Place say Zara is staying despite plans for new units
BOLTON Market Place has reassured shoppers that there are no plans for Zara to leave the shopping centre.
Full steam ahead as impressive museum throws open its doors this weekend
A MUSEUM filled with restored steam engines from the North of England's industrial past is set to throw open its doors to the public.
Plans to convert former vicarage to Islamic education centre get the green light
PLANS to convert a former vicarage to an Islamic education centre have passed.
Unpaid Wanderers staff given free tickets to fun fair
BOLTON WANDERERS staff have been given free tickets to a fun fair outside The University of Bolton Stadium.
SALFORD: Controversial Bellway homes plan deferred
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 209 homes on the former St George’s playing fields in Salford have been put on hold because figures provided to the town hall’s planning panel were out-of-date.
Sir Ian McKellen's birthday show proves his love for Bolton
WE should consider ourselves incredibly lucky that one of the greatest actors of the last 50 years not only loves Bolton, but has chosen to spend his 80th birthday here as part of his one-man tour of the country.
SPECIAL REPORT: Helping victims of crime by bringing them face to face with the criminals
VICTIMS of crime are often left with many unanswered questions — "Why me?" "Why did you pick me" and "Do you know how you made me feel".
Edna Wilson
EDNA WILSON On 16th May 2019, peacefully in Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Edna aged 87 years. A Loving Wife to the late Harry, A much loved mum to Ronald and Janette, mother- in-law to Denice and David. A devoted Nan to Lyndsey, Cheryl,…
Wilfred Madden
WILFRED MADDEN On 21st May 2019, peacefully in Bolton Hospice, Wilfred aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved dad of Nigel and Janet and an amazing grandad of Mary, Scott and Sean. Funeral service will take place on Friday 31st May…
Rita Miller
RITA MILLER Peacefully on 13th May 2019, Rita sadly passed away. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma. A much loved sister and auntie. She will be sadly missed by all Funeral service will take place on Friday 31st May 2019 in Overdale…
Barbara Margaret Darby
BARBARA MARGARET DARBY The family of the late Barbara wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours and Reverend Paul Brody for kindness, expressions of sympathy, letters and cards of condolence, beautiful floral tributes and donations received in…
Lynn Mankelow
LYNN MANKELOW The family would like to thank everyone for messages of condolence and donations to BLF following their sad loss. They would also particularly like to thank the staff of Bolton Hospice, Hospice at Home, district nurses, Rosie Nightingales…
Mavis Meagan
MAVIS MEAGAN May 24. Wife, Mother and Nan. With lasting love, Especially on your birthday. From husband Aidan, children James, Kathleen, Robert and grandchildren Adam and Rebecca
William (Bill) Hall
WILLIAM (BILL) HALL 24th May Our hearts still ache in sadness Our silent tears still flow For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know Happy birthday Dad Janet, Bill, Phillip, Karen, Bernadette & Paul
Matthew Faulkner
MATTHEW A FAULKNER In loving memory of my Son. Passed away on 24th May 2016. Goodnight, God bless Love Dad and family xxxx
Carmel Tansey
CARMEL TANSEY In loving memory of Carmel who passed away suddenly on Saturday 11th May 2019 at Royal Bolton Hospital, aged 54 years old. Dearly loved partner of Jimmy, loving mum to Jamie and Candice, much loved nana to Joshua, Millie, Lola, AJ and…
Patrick Waldron
PATRICK WALDRON Passed peacefully at home on Saturday 18th May aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Patricia, cherished Father to Michael and Darren. Father in law to Kathryn and Ashleigh. Much loved Grandfather of Emma, Daniel, Patrick, Aoife, Maisie and…

23rd May 2019