A bumper crowd is expected for Saturday’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday and Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley is relishing the occasion. The youngster is no stranger to big atmospheres, having already made several first-team appearances for the Reds
ICE-COOL Keely Hodgkinson insists she is not feeling the pressure as she reaches the ‘home straight’ of her hunt for a first major championship gold, writes Sportsbeat's Will Jennings. The Atherton star safely booked her place in Saturday night
Wanderers have revealed three concept home and away kits for next season, and fans can vote for their favourites. The Whites are believed to be one of the first Football League teams in England to make such a move, and chief executive Neil Hart
Wanderers are back in League One action as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to the UniBol on Saturday afternoon (KO 3pm). Ian Evatt’s men enter the game on the back of a 1-0 win against Morecambe thanks to Conor Bradley’s first-half strike.
Those of us scared of spiders are in for an uncomfortable few weeks as thousands of sex-crazed spiders are set to invade our homes. The arrival of autumn marks the start of spider mating season. Eight-legged creepy crawlies will leave their
You don’t need me to tell you the cost of everything is rocketing and we’re all in need of some money-saving tips. So let’s skip to the good part. Loyalty cards used to be the kind of fad where you picked up three stamps, and then either lost
The hot weather could return after days of rain amid reports the UK could be set for an August Bank Holiday heatwave. The final weekend of the month could once again reach scorching temperatures as the British summertime draws to a close. British
Apple has issued a warning to iPhone, iPad and Mac customers over serious security vulnerabilities. The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports. The tech
MAGISTRATES have fined a man £60 after he admitted sending a malicious voicemail message to a woman on April 24. At Bolton Magistrates’ Court Lee Philburn, aged 39, of Newby Road, Breightmet, was also ordered to pay £119 in costs and charges.
A BURGLAR who stole clothing worth £2,000 from Ault’s Menswear in Bolton has been spared jail. At Bolton Magistrates’ Court Sean Power, aged 52, of Lichfield Avenue, Bolton, pleaded guilty to burgling the shop in the early hours of July 22 last
Atherton Collieries fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat against Stafford Rangers after a closely-fought encounter at the Skuna Stadium on Tuesday. In a classic ‘game of two halves’, two first-half strikes from Stafford’s Adam Livingstone and Tom Tonks
Daisy Hill will be looking to build on their good start to the season when they host Darwen at New Sirs in the North West Counties League First Division North tomorrow (3pm). Three wins out of the first four games has pushed Daisy up to sixth place
The victim of a stabbing has been named, following a murder investigation on Monday. Following the murder on Claremont Road in Moss Side in the early hours of Monday 15 August 2022, police have now formally identified the victim as 20-year-old
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved local grassroots football hero, who has died. Oxford Grove FC posted on their social media about their 'great sadness' about the death of Steve Hutton. It said: "Ste was a familiar face at the club for
WE are putting the spotlight on local venues in Bolton and have spoken to the landlord of a place which has had a makeover. Name of the pub: The Cheetham Arms Address of the pub: Blackburn Road, Egerton Landlord/landlady name:
A lorry driver did not cause the death of a grandad by careless driving, his defence has argued. Clive Atkinson, 65, died after being crushed under the wheel of a Travis Perkins lorry driven by Kevin McManus on Back Bradford Street on November
The Made in Manchester Festival is just around the corner, and it is set to be bigger and better than ever before. The first festival in 2019 was a big hit with punters. And the organisers were then hit with cancellations due to the pandemic
BROTHERS in bands are not exactly known as being a recipe for success. The fraternal tensions can occasionally produce sparks of genius but long term success is hardly guaranteed. There are numerous examples of promising careers ending in dramatic
Two roads in Bolton will be closed in coming weeks for vital manhole repair work. Brookfold Lane in Harwood will be closed on August 23 approximately between the hours of 9.30am and 3pm. All traffic will be prohibited from travelling on Brookfold
One of Bolton’s most historic sites will be throwing its doors open again with a range of family activities later this summer. The Hulton Park Happenings will feature park walks, outdoor cinema screenings, maypole dancing and a disco yoga as part
Jobs fairs are set to be held twice weekly in Bolton to help get more and more people into work. The fairs will be held at Bolton Job Centre throughout August and September, focusing on a variety of different themes. These will include voluntary
Two Bolton establishments have been awarded food hygiene ratings after their recent inspections by the Food Standards Agency. Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and management of food safety, inspectors
IAN Evatt wants Wanderers fans to make the difference in Saturday’s heavyweight clash against Sheffield Wednesday. More than 5,000 travelling supporters have already snapped up tickets for the away end – and Bolton have confirmed sales have already
WANDERERS are going well – and The Buff looks back on a positive week trying desperately not to get over-excited. Marc Iles and Henry Hewitt pick through all the week’s headlines in The Bolton News analysing the draw at Port Vale and the win against
Taxi drivers and passengers going from Bolton to Manchester Airport are about to see big changes made to waiting costs. The airport, which is part owned by Bolton Council alongside the other nine authorities in Greater Manchester, announced plans
Firefighters from Bolton Central Fire Station are running demonstration on what happens during a road traffic collision (RTC) this weekend. As part of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS) road safety campaign, firefighters well
Drag Queen Aida H Dee has thanked the support she was given when she arrived in Bolton to stage a storytime session in the Albert Halls -after her appearance sparked nasty protests. Protestors - the majority not thought to be from Bolton - stood
School dinner and catering managers have been to a special vegetarian cookery school to expand the meals on offer for children. The Bolton Council managers attended the one-day course in Altincham at the Vegetarian Society Cookery School in order
A family are appealing for information after their pet goat was stolen in the middle of the night. Dora, the goat, belonged to Emma Mcleod and her two children, Mollie and Ralphy. Dora was stolen from the family in the early hours of Tuesday
A bike shop which has served customers for 30 years is on track to continue after a buyer was found. Cycle enthusiast had John Spencer had to make the heart-breaking decision to sell Horwich-based business Green Machine on grounds of health.
IAN Evatt has paid tribute to the vital role his ‘lieutenants’ Ricardo Santos and Gethin Jones have played for Wanderers under his management. Now captain and vice-captain of the club, Santos and Jones have been with Bolton since Evatt’s first
Expanding an ‘extremely popular’ school to take on more children is set to cost more than £1m extra than was originally set out. The plan will see Rumworth School, which caters for children with complex and learning difficulties and additional
More than 300 people will gather at Moses Gate Country Park to recreate a historic photograph discovered in the Rock Hall. Campaigners workers to save and restore the historic hall are taking part in the Rock Hall Landmark Challenge. The challenge
Sheffield Wednesday have bolstered their ranks with the signing of Mark McGuinness ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wanderers. The defender joins the Owls on a season-long loan from Championship side Cardiff City and is eligible to feature at the
Bolton has been named the sixth 'least safe' place to live in the UK in terms of burglaries. A new study has found that there was a total of 6.57 burglaries per 1,000 people in Bolton in 2021. This actually represents a positive change in the
SMITH Diane In loving memory of Di Who passed away 19th August 2018. Sadly missed but never forgotten Stan, Andrea, Jill, Katie, Harry, and family.
BARROW Audrey Passed away peacefully on 12th August 2022 aged 88 years. Loving mum to Julie and Mark, much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great grandma who will be very sadly missed. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place on Tuesday 30th
MURPHY Frank(Scott) Suddenly 30th June we lost our brother Frank (Scott) and Dad to Ben, Joseph and Evie, sadly missed by all Funeral from Bromley's to Overdale West 2pm 23rd Aug and after Conny club Astley bridge
JACKSON May On 15th August 2022 peacefully while in Lever Edge Care Home surrounded by her loving family May aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, devoted mum of Greg, dear mother in law of Julia, much loved grandma of Katherine, loving sister
