Archive - Monday, 22 April 2019

10 ways to protect your children online
The internet keeps a record of everything shared online, from comments and photos, to what we buy. This is called our online reputation.
Town centre nightclub successfully reopens to 'fantastic feedback'
A TOWN centre nightclub has successfully reopened following a licensing battle.
Millennials could be shortening their lives by eating less fish than their grandparents
WHETHER it's for supposedly spending too much time on their phones, opting not too buy homes or choosing put off marriage, Millennials always seem to be courting the headlines.
Puzzle rooms Crack It Bolton relaunch
AN ESCAPE room in Bolton has been given a make over ahead of its relaunch.
Regional: Police find body in the water at Salford Quays
POLICE are asking for help after a body was discovered in the water at a major riverside development.
Here's how your Spring cleaning can help hospice
SPRING cleaners are being urged to put their unwanted items to good use.
MATCHDAY LIVE: Blackburn Rovers 1 Bolton Wanderers 0
WANDERERS head to Ewood Park already relegated and looking to salvage some Championship pride. All the action with Marc Iles.
Pop-up café for cyclists, dog walkers and hikers
A VILLAGE church is revisiting the roots of its home with a pop-up café.
Man arrested after driving uninsured car under the influence
A driver has been arrested after being found with no insurance and failing a breath test.
'We've wasted £15 million on Brexit planning' says AO.com founder
THE founder of AO.com said the group wasted £15 million on no-deal Brexit planning.
Morris dancers take to the streets to celebrate St George's Day in style
MORRIS dancers from far and wide descended on Horwich for a traditional celebration to mark St George’s Day.
Promotion the clear aim for ‘yo-yo club’ Edgworth
LIFE is good at Edgworth – and promotion back to the Greater Manchester Cricket League’s Premier Division would top off a memorable year for the Bolton Road club.
Car driven into field by man more than double the drink drive limit
A MAN has been arrested after driving his car into a field.
Captain Gent relishing the challenge ahead of Little Lever
JOSH Gent says Saturday’s convincing Peter Stafford Trophy win against Astley Bridge proves his side are in good shape for 2019.
LOOKING BACK: What can you spot over Bolton back in 1980?
BOLTON town centre looked a lot different back in 1980.
PLAYER RATINGS: Bolton Wanderers 0 Aston Villa 2
HOW the players rated as Wanderers' relegation was confirmed in a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
Man drove 'head on' towards traffic in the wrong lane on the motorway
A DRIVER who was travelling "head on" towards other traffic on the wrong side of the motorway has been stopped by police.
"You'll see me again": Amir Khan vows to fight on after Terence Crawford defeat
Amir Khan has vowed to fight again – not wanting to end his career amid the controversy of his defeat to Terence Crawford.
Emergency 'incident' closes all lines though train station
A TRAIN station has been closed and all services cancelled, delayed or diverted while emergency services deal with an incident.
Boxing great Barry McGuigan defends Amir Khan after claims he quit against Terence Crawford
Former world champion Barry McGuigan insists Amir Khan's courage cannot be questioned following his controversial defeat to Terence Crawford.
REGIONAL: Fire service tackles huge moorland blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are continuing to tackle a large blaze on Marsden Moor which is thought to have been started by someone using a barbecue.
Remembering Frank Worthington's Wanderers wonder goal
REPLAYED and re-enacted by Bolton Wanderers fans for 40 years – Frank Worthington’s famous goal against Ipswich Town looks as good today as it ever did.
Brexit fears mean workers are spending less says survey
A SURVEY has revealed UK workers are reducing their monthly expenditure in case they are made redundant.
Book tickets for an evening of Burt Bacharach at The Albert Halls
A CELEBRATION of Burt Bacharach is coming to Bolton.
Doctors practice celebrates its good care record
DOCTORS in Bolton are celebrating their efforts in the last year.
MP's climate change warning to government
A BOLTON MP has joined the battle against global warming.
Changes at Octagon car park
NEW security measures are set to be introduced at a a multi-storey car park in Bolton town centre.
ALAN HOUGHTON'S FAN'S VIEW: We may be down but we're not out
FOOTBALL was the last thing on our minds as we trooped down to face being relegated against the Villa.
Injury issues mount for Wanderers ahead of Blackburn trip
INJURY issues are mounting up for Wanderers ahead of their derby clash with Blackburn Rovers.
Parkinson: Pressure is off after administration threat at Wanderers
AFTER the stress of potential administration, Phil Parkinson is looking forward to seeing out the season with relative freedom.
New £4 million urology unit at hospital opens
THE HOSPITAL'S new £4 million urology unit has welcomed its first patients.
Pop-up café for cyclists, dog walkers and hikers
A VILLAGE church is revisiting the roots of its home with a pop-up café.
This is why painted rocks are appearing around Bolton
PAINTED rocks have been mysteriously appearing in parks and streets around Bolton and families are starting to join the fun.
"They've taken everything" - Grandma left with nothing after thieves ransack house for SECOND time
A TERRIFIED grandmother has been left heartbroken after thieves ransacked her house as she slept leaving her with nothing - for the SECOND time in months.
Complete food hygiene ratings of Bolton's hospitals and care homes
MORE than two thirds of hospitals and care premises in Bolton have the highest food hygiene rating of 5, meaning standards are very good.
Hundreds enjoy the sun at beer festival
HUNDREDS of people turned out in force for an annual beer festival in Westhoughton.
Six-bedroom HMO rejected due to concerns over quality of life
PLANS to turn a house and corner shop into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupancy (HMO) have been rejected.
Teachers victims of upskirting by children as young as 11
Children as young as 11 are taking photos up teachers' skirts, a union has claimed.
Parkinson wants to help Wanderers bounce back next season
PHIL Parkinson believes he has the credentials to help Wanderers bounce back from League One next season.
Joan Jarvis
JOAN JARVIS Peacefully in hospital on 10th April 2019 aged 94 years and of Over Hulton. Joan, beloved Wife of the Late Bill, dearly loved Sister of the Late Fred and Bob, also a loved Sister in Law, Aunty and Friend. Joan will be sadly missed by all her…
Stephanie Walls
STEPHANIE WALLS nee. Jackson Died 10th April 2019 aged 98 years. Sister to the late Norman and Frank Jackson, Aunt to Stanley and Rosalind Jackson, all formerly of Great Lever, parish of St Michael's. Stephanie was also a loved and valued Great Aunt and…
Regional: Murder investigation launched after man stabbed and killed in fight
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed during a fight in Failsworth.

21st April 2019