People are being "packed in like sardines" today, Monday, as trains running through Bolton are cancelled. Trains running from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North and Hazel Grove to Blackpool North have been axed due to missing members of staff
WANDERERS have called off their pre-season friendly against Oldham following a backlash from supporters. The Whites were due to head to Boundary Park on July 12 as part of their preparations for the upcoming League One campaign. Many Bolton
POLICE are appealing for the identity of two people who they want to speak to in connection with football-related disorder. The incident that Greater Manchester Police want to speak with the two males about happened on April 9 in the aftermath
WANDERERS have cancelled their controversial pre-season game against Oldham Athletic after a backlash from supporters. The club has confirmed that the game – scheduled to take place at Boundary Park on July 12 – has now been shelved. The Bolton
ITV Emmerdale star Ash Palmisciano has shared the heartbreaking news that his “role model” mum, Micki has died. The actor, who portrays Matty Barton on the long-running soap, shared the news on Instagram. Sharing a holiday snap, he wrote: “
The rise in Universal Credit seen during the coronavirus pandemic “is not going to return” to help people through the cost of living crisis, a minister has said. The government has faced calls from Conservatives and the private sector for the £20
PREPARATIONS for next season are well underway and Wanderers have already made their first signing of the summer, bringing in Jack Iredale on a free transfer. Ian Evatt has previously hinted there could be several new additions during the summer
A knitted topper for a post box in Astley Bridge commemorating the upcoming Royal Jubilee has been stolen. The post box is on Belmont Road in Astley Bridge, near to convenience store The Top Shop. The topper is in the shape of the Imperial
THE transfer window isn’t too far away and the League One rumour mill is already in full swing. Many clubs are looking to bolster their squads before the new season gets underway, while others will be hoping to keep hold of their prized assets.
Police have seized two vehicles in Bolton which were found to have uninsured drivers behind the wheel. Officers say they spotted a BMW on College Way, just off St Helens Road. They said they saw the driver was spotted inhaling balloons.
McDonald’s is launching deals for this week so you can save yourself some money while enjoying a tasty meal. This week, customers can get a deal on both Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24. From 11am on Monday, McDonald’s is offering 6 Chicken
Fans of the TikTok viral ‘moon chair’ can once again find the product back in stock in Asda stores. TikTok user @katie.ann.I shared her video of the chair at the start of the month exclaiming, "this is everyone's sign to go to Asda and get the
The Chelsea Flower Show returns next week and if you’re looking for some inspiration to help make your garden look good enough for the top prize, look no further. Whether your garden is lacking colour or places for your flowers to grow, there’s
It's not long until we all get a well-earned break with the special four-day bank holiday to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. And if you were thinking of using the weekend for its full advantage with a special getaway, then you are in luck
Sky News has revealed its TV schedule for the weekend of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Viewers can expect a variety of Jubilee celebrations content including Trooping The Colour and Service of Thanksgiving. If you’re wondering how you can tune
It has been one of the most divisive political issues in Greater Manchester in recent months – and it was a decisive one for some voters at the ballot box. The Clean Air Zone dominated the news at the start of the year as people spotted signs warning
A decision on the largest housing development in Ramsbottom town centre for 200 years in set to be made later this month. Developers Eccleston Homes plan to build 72 houses on the former Mondi Mill site on Bridge Street in the town. The development
A Lancashire police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct, linked to incidents of racist, sexual, predatory and inappropriate behaviour towards nine female officers over a number of years. PC Christopher Tierney, aged 35, was dismissed
Bolton’s First-ever Muslim Mayor, Akhtar Zaman attended Bolton Parish Church yesterday for his official civic service welcome. @theboltonnews Bolton’s first Muslim Mayor! ♬ original sound - TheBoltonNews The service began
A business which hosts singing, speech and sensory classes for newborn babies and their parents has been nominated for three awards at the prestigious Whatson4Kids awards. Baby Gaga, based in Ramsbottom and Egerton, has been nominated for most
ONE of the UK’s largest security companies has committed to support dozens of new apprenticeships in the North West, with £100k. G4S, which employs over 25,000 people in the UK, has gifted the money from unused apprenticeship levy funds. It
A bodybuilder couple from Bolton have won Mr and Miss Universe titles at a major bodybuilding competition. Ryan Mackin, aged 34, and Amy Scholes-Higham, aged 30, both won titles at Physical Culture Association (PCA) Universe on Sunday, May 15.
DAPO Afolyan looked back on his first year as an official Wanderer and admitted it was a perfect time to join the club. Twelve months ago the twinkle-toed winger agreed a permanent move from West Ham, having already helped the Whites to promotion
WANDERERS believe a “sensible approach” is helping to tackle issues of misbehaviour at the University of Bolton Stadium. More than 30 banning orders were issued by the club last season after flare-ups of trouble in several games, but club CEO Neil
Postgraduate art students from the University of Bolton will be holding an exhibition next week at Bolton Market Place. The exhibition, called Cur(AT)Ed, will be a showcase of multidisciplinary arts and will take place from Thursday, May 26 to
A BOLTON mum has told of her heartbreak after her son was denied life-saving treatment he was entitled to 18 months ago because of NHS red tape. Elliott Simpson is suffering from worsening skin cancer but is barred from receiving the second set
The number of people buying detached houses in Bolton is increasing New Open Property Group research found that Northern Cities in England sell up to 2,200 detached houses annually, which is considerably more than detached property sales in the
With home secretary Priti Patel writing to police forces across the country announcing the easing of restrictions on stop-and-search powers our special report takes an in-depth look on how the controversial measures could play out in Bolton. Extensive
With home secretary Priti Patel writing to police forces across the country announcing the easing of restrictions on stop-and-search powers our special report takes an in-depth look on how the controversial measures could play out in Bolton. Sweeping
With home secretary Priti Patel writing to police forces across the country announcing the easing of restrictions on stop-and-search powers our special report takes an in-depth look on how the controversial measures could play out in Bolton. “Everyone
With home secretary Priti Patel writing to police forces across the country announcing the easing of restrictions on stop-and-search powers our special report takes an in-depth look on how the controversial measures could play out in Bolton. Sweeping
OXFORD boss Karl Robinson reckons the standard of League One will keep improving and insists Wanderers “will have a go” next season. The U's missed out on a place in the top six after finishing eighth in the table – just three points ahead of Ian
WORSLEY Myra On 15th April 2022 Myra aged 86 years passed away peacefully at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Devoted wife to the late Joseph, loving mum to Barry, mother-in-law to Ann. A vey special Grandma to Matthew and Rebecca and Jacob. Also a great grandma
CROMPTON Alan Steven 03/04/73 - 23/05/13 In loving memory of a dear Son and Brother Alan Lovingly remembered, forever in our hearts Love mum, Amanda, Ian families and friends Truly missed Bro Simply the best xxx
HARRISON Marjorie Passed away peacefully on 8th May 2022 aged 94 years. Loving mum to David who will be very sadly missed. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place on Thursday 26th May 2022 in Overdale Crematorium, West Chapel, at 11:00am. All
PEARSON Maureen Nee Hartigan May 22nd 1933 - February 20th 2013 Birthday Memories of my much loved Mum and Best Friend Today is your birthday Mum, I cannot share, but in my heart you are always there. Today, tomorrow, my whole life through. I love, miss
ROBINSON Susan Anne Peacefully at Wigan and Leigh Hospice on 14th May 2022. Susan, Aged 75 Years. Beloved partner of Tony, ( Wife of the late Alan), much loved Mum of Andrew and Suzanne, Nan, Great-Nan, Sister and friend to many. Will be sadly missed
Tickets for N-Dubz 'Back To The Future' tour date at the AO in Manchester go on sale today. After selling out their UK arena tour, N-Dubz added a number of new dates to their Back To The Future Tour, including another night at the AO Arena in Manchester
Harry Styles is wearing spotted pyjamas in a sneak peek of his CBeebies Bedtime Story episode. The former One Direction star, 28, is seen wearing blue and brown spotted PJs and a necklace of chunky beads ahead of his Monday, May 23 appearance.
