Archive - Sunday, 9 December 2018

TRAVEL REVIEW: Discovering a little Middle Eastern magic in Jordan
OUR minibus is making its way from the Mars-like landscape of Wadi Rum to a luxury hotel next to the Dead Sea, four hours north. Halfway into the journey, we have barely passed a single soul.
BIG MATCH VERDICT: Norwich City 3 Bolton Wanderers 2
PLAYERS in white sunk to their knees at the final whistle, some heads in hands as if beaten in a cup final.
FANS VIEW: Things Can Only Get Better at Bolton... We hope
LIFELONG supporter Stephen Battersby gives his view on Wanderers' 3-2 defeat at Norwich City.
Five things to do this week in and around Bolton
There is always loads going on around the region. Here are our five top things to do or visit this week.
Baby it's cold in here! Ice rink opens its doors
BABY it's cold in here! Bolton's Winter Festival ice rink opened it's door's yesterday and budding skaters were keen to get out on the ice.
Jacks rack up more wins in hometown hammerings
BOLTON’S Jacks in the boxing ring both tasted hometown success on Saturday night, with victories at the Whites Hotel.
Festive mess! Children roll in Brussels sprouts and Christmas pudding
CHRISTMAS can sometimes get a little messy. And that was certainly true down at Queen's Park Cafe yesterday.
Morrisons will be selling 'wonky sprouts' this Christmas - will you be scoffing them for your dinner on the big day?
THE annual debate over whether to have sprouts on the menu for Christmas dinner is already being wages in households up and down the country.
Lions' Christmas Toy Appeal still going strong
BOLTON Lions’ annual Christmas Toy Appeal continues.
Jump on board the Smiley train
BOLTON may not have a tram service, but it's got a temporary town centre train service thanks to the festive Smiley Train.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Nick's sweet festive treats
IF you’re cooking for the family this Christmas and want to serve something a little more original than the usual Christmas pud or trifle for dessert, then you really can’t go wrong with a festive cheesecake.
New car park hoped to encourage people to shop local
A NEW car park will open in Westhoughton today with an increase in capacity for local shoppers.
PLAYER RATINGS: Norwich City 3 Bolton Wanderers 2
HOW the players rated in Wanderers' 3-2 defeat at Carrow Road.
Reindeer thrill shoppers as Victoria Square becomes winter wonderland
TORRENTIAL rain wasn't a problem for reindeers Lola and Freddie who were happy to meet young fans in Victoria Square on Saturday.
Vanity or a real pain? Why ignoring varicose veins may lead to further problems
MANY people in the UK suffer from varicose veins to some extent but if they are not causing problems they may not need treatment.
Mayor's Christmas Fair spreads seasonal goodwill
THE season of goodwill was very much alive in Bolton yesterday at the Mayor's annual Christmas Fair.
Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher on life after Andy Sugden
IT’S hard to believe, but it’s two years since Kelvin Fletcher said farewell to top TV soap Emmerdale as his character Andy Sugden left the village after a 20-year run on the show.
Smiling faces as Santa's Grotto opens at Winter Festival
CHRISTMAS is just days away and yesterday youngsters and their families were queuing out the door to meet Father Christmas in his magical Grotto at the Albert Halls.
Why Python Eric Idle is still looking on the bright side of life
As Monty Python heads towards its 50th anniversary next year, original Python Eric Idle takes a trip down memory lane. By Hannah Stephenson.
PICTURES: All the action from Bolton Wanderers brave defeat away at Norwich
All the action in pictures from Wanderers brave defeat away at table-toppers Norwich.
FITNESS: Don't feel bad about advent calendar treats
ADVENT calendars have started and if you’re one of those people that have got a chocolate one, you may not have to feel too guilty when eating the little treat hidden behind each door!
Townships need investment according to review by other councils
THE council should invest in the borough's townships, according to a review by other local authorities.
Kelvin Fletcher - from Emmerdale's Andy Sugden to the Tin Man
IT’S hard to believe, but it’s two years since Kelvin Fletcher said farewell to top TV soap Emmerdale as his character Andy Sugden left the village after a 20-year run on the show.
WEEKEND WALKS: A wonderful canalside walk
THE rolling foothills at the edge of the West Pennine Moors form the backdrop to this walk through a rural area transformed by the Industrial Revolution.

Archive - Sunday, 9 December 2018

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TRAVEL REVIEW: Discovering a little Middle Eastern magic in Jordan

BIG MATCH VERDICT: Norwich City 3 Bolton Wanderers 2

FANS VIEW: Things Can Only Get Better at Bolton... We hope

Five things to do this week in and around Bolton

Baby it's cold in here! Ice rink opens its doors

Jacks rack up more wins in hometown hammerings

Festive mess! Children roll in Brussels sprouts and Christmas pudding

Morrisons will be selling 'wonky sprouts' this Christmas - will you be scoffing them for your dinner on the big day?

Lions' Christmas Toy Appeal still going strong

Jump on board the Smiley train

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Nick's sweet festive treats

New car park hoped to encourage people to shop local

PLAYER RATINGS: Norwich City 3 Bolton Wanderers 2

Reindeer thrill shoppers as Victoria Square becomes winter wonderland

Vanity or a real pain? Why ignoring varicose veins may lead to further problems

Mayor's Christmas Fair spreads seasonal goodwill

Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher on life after Andy Sugden

Smiling faces as Santa's Grotto opens at Winter Festival

Why Python Eric Idle is still looking on the bright side of life

PICTURES: All the action from Bolton Wanderers brave defeat away at Norwich

FITNESS: Don't feel bad about advent calendar treats

Townships need investment according to review by other councils

Kelvin Fletcher - from Emmerdale's Andy Sugden to the Tin Man

WEEKEND WALKS: A wonderful canalside walk

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