Archive - Wednesday, 19 June 2019

LETTER: Mayor's thanks for Agatha Christie production
LAST Sunday I held the first charity fundraising event of my Mayoral year.
Bring your dog to work day is this week - here's everything you need to know
This Friday sees the return of Bring Your Dog to Work Day.
New lease of life for old bank building as estate agents start refurbishment
A FORMER bank is being converted into offices for a neighbouring estate agent.
Former engineer designs tricycle for his disabled teenage neighbour
A TRICYCLE for special needs children, created by a part-time inventor, has been picked up by the world’s biggest bike manufacturer.
Looking back: The power and the glory of Bolton’s waterways
THIS time last year the weeks-long heatwave was about to begin but so far this year it’s been an altogether soggier story.
Why the sky turned a spectacular pink and orange colour above Bolton last night
THE night sky glowed pink and orange above the streets of Bolton last night ahead of the summer solstice.
Victoria Cherry death: Series of failings prevented discovery of body in cupboard
THE shocking discovery of Victoria Cherry’s body in the boiler cupboard of a Bolton flat 15 months after she was last seen alive has prompted a review asking how her disappearance could have gone on for so long. The report’s finding have now been…
Hayfever and asthma sufferers warned of 'pollen bomb'
ASTHMA and hay fever sufferers are being warned it could be a miserable weekend as pollen levels are set to rise to 'very high' across the north west of England.
Car 'completely destroyed' after fire
A CAR has been "completely destroyed" after a fire in a Farnworth street.
Memorial to railway workers who gave their lives goes home
TRAIN operator Northern is searching for the relatives of railway workers from East Lancashire whose names appear on a long-lost war memorial.
Connor Hall: Wanderers can trust in their young guns
CONNOR Hall reckons a core of Wanderers youngsters are ready to make an impact in League One .
Dad hands company reins to his son
GRAHAM Balshaw, founder and owner of Bolton based Assembly Solutions Ltd (ASL) which employs more than 60 staff, is passing the reins on to his son Gareth Balshaw.
Bolton's most wanted — June 19, 2019
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help to find wanted suspects
Hospital bins butties bought from catering company linked to listeria outbreak
ROYAL Bolton Hospital has thrown out sandwiches it bought from the company at the centre of the national listeria scandal linked to five deaths.
Why '64' could be the magic number for Bolton Wanderers
WANDERERS will need top 10 form to avoid relegation next season, based on the last three decades of results in League One .
'We don't leave anybody behind': The domestic abuse charity saving lives in Bolton
DOMESTIC violence bubbles away underneath the surface of society, rarely being discussed in the public eye, instead being clouded by stigma. One charity saving women, children and, increasingly, men from years of trauma is sharing its story of…
Revealed: £600k vision for town centre studio flats
A BUSINESSMAN is hoping to get Bolton town centre “thriving again” by investing £600,000 to knock down an eyesore building and create 12 studio flats in its place.
Former paramedic among leaders to be appointed at Bolton churches
A FORMER paramedic is one of five new leaders who are due to be appointed to leadership in churches across Bolton.
The future showcased today by University of Bolton students
STUDENT with designs on success showcased the future today.
The 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre
A TALK to mark the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre will take place at Bolton Central Library this weekend.
'Regulate our buses like in London': Labour wants the council to support plans
LABOUR wants the town hall to throw its weight behind making Greater Manchester's bus network more like London's.
Charity cleared after investing in care home company with links to trustee
THE charity commission has raised no concerns about a Bolton charity investing in a care home company with links to one of its trustees.
Great North Swim winner, aged 83, puts triumph down to 'Dunkirk mentality'
FITNESS guru Ken Heathcote has triumphed again in the Great North Swim – just five weeks short of his 84th birthday.
Frozen food store opens with performance from school choir
A NEW branch of a popular frozen food retailer will open its doors tomorrow.
Craft ale bar which draws in visitors 'from all over' up for top award
IT'S a bar you would usually find in the more trendier districts of Greater Manchester.
Elizabeth (Betty) Mort
ELIZABETH (BETTY) MORT nee Crook On Wednesday the 12th of June 2019. Betty passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Betty Aged 86 Years The dearly loved wife of the late Victor. A very much loved mum of Ian (Deceased) Diane,…
Kenny (Kenneth Leslie) Carter
KENNY CARTER (KENNETH LESLIE) Born 26th February 1966 passed 29th May 2019. Partner of Donna, dearly loved father to Cheriece, Callum and Connor, grandfather to Eddie, brother to Shaun, Peter, Rossy, Clifton, Kathleen, Samantha, Alan and Jean, a great…
Alice Sanders
ALICE SANDERS On 11th June 2019 peacefully at home and surrounded by her family Alice aged 90 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Frank and daughter Joan, wonderful gran to Donna, Martin and Phillip, grandmother-in-law to Paul, Joanne and Kim,…
Adreen Johnson
ADREEN JOHNSON On Tuesday 11th June 2019, Peacefully in Glenhomes Care Home, Adreen aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Arthur, dear sister to Lillian. A dear auntie and good friend to many. Funeral service to be held on Monday 24th June 2019…
Maureen Holmes
MAUREEN HOLMES (nee Morgan) On 2nd June 2019, Maureen aged 74 years. Much loved mother and grandmother. Service and committal will take place on Wednesday 26th June 2019 in Overdale Crematorium East Chapel at 10.15am. Enquiries to Shaw's Funeral Care…
Evelyn Jepson
EVELYN JEPSON Passed away peacefully on 10th June 2019 (aged 98) at Glenbank Care Home (formerly of Elizabeth Ashmore Nursery). Loving sister of Nancy and Auntie to David, Dorothy, Norman, Ian, Anthony, Olwen, Roger, Margaret, Pamela and Paul. All are…
Christine Mary Boyce
CHRISTINE MARY BOYCE (nee Lawton) Formerly of Walkden, passed away peacefully on 12th June aged 80 in hospital at Hastings, Michigan USA, with her son Simon at her bedside. Married to the late Hugh for 51 years. Christine will be very sadly missed by…
Jean Axon
JEAN AXON Née ELLIOTT On 13th June 2019, peacefully at home after a wonderful life. Beloved wife of the late Roy and sister of the late Brenda. Dearly loved Mum to Christine, Dawn, Wendy and Nicola and mother in law to Martin, Neal and Lawrence. Adored…
Peter Bevis
PETER BEVIS On 13th June 2019. Peacefully at his home in Westhoughton. Peter aged 98 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne, loving father of Heather and Mark, much loved gramps of Matthew, Christopher, Hannah, Joshua and Olivia, adored grampy of…

18th June 2019