Archive - Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Theresa May to remain as prime minister
THERESA May has seen off an attempt by rebel backbenchers to oust her as Conservative leader and Prime Minister.
COMMENT: Little Angles will never be forgotten in community
IT is difficult to believe that it has been a year since four children were killed in a house fire which still has a profound effect on the community.
LETTER: Swiss borders are hard
Frank Parsons has obviously never driven into Switzerland from Italy and queued for up to three hours to go through passport control.
Court staff to be given extra powers - but Bolton MP warns it will 'erode rule of law'
COURT staff are set to be handed judicial powers under new laws, leading Labour to warn the Government is eroding the rule of law.
LETTER: Brexit will be remembered with disbelief
If I may respond to WH Collison 'Let's get on with Brexit' (December 5), he says 'We were sneaked into the EU without a referendum'.
Wanderers announce FA Cup ticket prices for third round tie against Walsall
WANDERERS have announced prices for their FA Cup third round clash with Walsall.
NATIONAL: Police called in after angry mum spat in elf's face at shopping centre
PARENTS were left horrified when an angry mum is said to have spat in the face of an elf at a shopping centre grotto.
11-year-old rescue dog savaged while walking with owner
AN 11-year-old rescue dog was savaged by another while out on a walk.
Police hunt man for driving offences
THE POLICE have released the details of a man they are searching for.
Alan Thwaites
ALAN THWAITES (Proprietor, Deane Pet Store) Suddenly on Friday 30th November 2018, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of PAT, father of BARRIE, granddad of EMMA and great grandad to TIA and HEATHER. Also a dearly loved brother of MARLENE and a loving uncle.…
Jean Garner
JEAN GARNER Jean sadly passed away on Thursday 6th December 2018 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Loving mum to Andrew and Ruth. Mother in law to Alison and Sue. Gran to Emma, Robert, Olivia, Joseph and the late Thomas. She will be sadly missed by…
Pat Charnock
PAT CHARNOCK On 6th December 2018, peacefully in Strathmore with her family at her side and Fortified by the Rites of the Holy Church , PAT aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, loving mum of Simon and Stephen, devoted grandma to Louisa and…
James Jim Hollinshead
JAMES HOLLINSHEAD JIM 12.12.11 Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Loving wife Sylvia, son James and Elaine. Love you Grandad Molly and Alex xx
Bolton weather: Temperatures to plunge to -4 as forecasters issue weather warning
TEMPERATURES are expected to plummet this week with icy blasts dipping the mercury below freezing.
Christmas Tree Festival lights up church with seasonal display
A HALLIWELL church is alive with colour and festive sparkle.
How to get Elf on the Shelf 'trapped' in your TV - the new hack for parents
STUCK for a little bit of inspiration this Christmas with your Elf on the Shelf?
Investors celebrate successful quarter
BOLTON commercial property investors, Millfield Estates, is celebrating another successful business quarter for its UK property portfolio, with a string of new lets and lease renewals in Bolton worth over £150,000.
£1 million to support tech revolution at hospital
BOLTON’S hospital will receive more than £1 million to update its prescribing technology.
Schoolgirl's delight at not receiving any birthday presents
MOST youngsters can't wait to open their birthday presents, dropping hints as to what they would like in the weeks running up to their big day.
The Town That Vanished: Son's tribute to the Bolton where his mother grew up
INSPIRATION often flows from life’s experiences and if the death of Ian Robinson’s mother was the spark then the flame is a book that was seven years in the making and should interest every true Boltonian, this Christmas.
I had to make the walk of shame from the till to the cash machine
IF there’s one thing that’s a quick source of major embarrassment it’s the lack of money.
Can businesses give Christmas gifts to their staff?
Business Accounting, part of the Cowgill Holloway Group
'It's chaos' - Bolton reacts to Brexit and Theresa May facing no confidence vote
AS the drama over Brexit reaches new heights this week, people in Bolton town centre have expressed their frustration at the chaos that has descended in Westminster.
The Bolton-born women who changed history celebrated after 100 years of vote
THE COUNTRY is approaching the centenary of a historic milestone.
Warnings of water contamination if bus depot plans approved
FEARS of water contamination have been sparked by a bus depot's request not to install a drainage device as required by the council.
Review: Six the Musical, The Lowry, Salford Quays
HISTORY lessons were never like this when I was at school!
PICTURES/VIDEO: First look inside new Bromley Cross restaurant after £1m refurb
RESTAURANT and bar chain Retreat have opened their new branch, after spending more than £1 million transforming an old village hall.
Police on the lookout for horses to join mounted unit
GREATER Manchester police are on the lookout for four-legged crime fighting recruits to help patrol the streets.
NATIONAL: Tesco admits selling fuel with water in diesel supply
A SUPERMARKET chain has admitted selling contaminated diesel fuel at a filling station.
Theresa May no confidence vote: what happens now
Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting for her political life.
Longest serving officer receives special award after nearly two decades on the streets
AFTER almost two decades, there’s one man who knows his town better than anyone.
New starters boost for business services firm
SIX new starters have sparked exciting times at a Bolton based Chartered Accountants and business advisors.
Wanderers pledge to pay players on Friday
WANDERERS look to have avoided a potential player walk-out after assuring them overdue salaries will be paid by Friday.
Be brave, chocolate firm boss tells girl pupils
A LEADING entrepreneur gave a speech to high school students as she recounted her career.

Archive - Wednesday, 12 December 2018

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Theresa May to remain as prime minister

COMMENT: Little Angles will never be forgotten in community

LETTER: Swiss borders are hard

Court staff to be given extra powers - but Bolton MP warns it will 'erode rule of law'

LETTER: Brexit will be remembered with disbelief

Wanderers announce FA Cup ticket prices for third round tie against Walsall

NATIONAL: Police called in after angry mum spat in elf's face at shopping centre

11-year-old rescue dog savaged while walking with owner

Police hunt man for driving offences

Alan Thwaites

Jean Garner

Pat Charnock

James Jim Hollinshead

Bolton weather: Temperatures to plunge to -4 as forecasters issue weather warning

Christmas Tree Festival lights up church with seasonal display

How to get Elf on the Shelf 'trapped' in your TV - the new hack for parents

Investors celebrate successful quarter

£1 million to support tech revolution at hospital

Schoolgirl's delight at not receiving any birthday presents

The Town That Vanished: Son's tribute to the Bolton where his mother grew up

I had to make the walk of shame from the till to the cash machine

Can businesses give Christmas gifts to their staff?

'It's chaos' - Bolton reacts to Brexit and Theresa May facing no confidence vote

The Bolton-born women who changed history celebrated after 100 years of vote

Warnings of water contamination if bus depot plans approved

Review: Six the Musical, The Lowry, Salford Quays

PICTURES/VIDEO: First look inside new Bromley Cross restaurant after £1m refurb

Police on the lookout for horses to join mounted unit

NATIONAL: Tesco admits selling fuel with water in diesel supply

Theresa May no confidence vote: what happens now

Longest serving officer receives special award after nearly two decades on the streets

New starters boost for business services firm

Wanderers pledge to pay players on Friday

Be brave, chocolate firm boss tells girl pupils