Archive - Friday, 26 April 2019

REVIEW: Home, I'm Darling is a clever and unique look at sexual politics
SEXUAL politics come under the spotlight in Laura Wade’s fresh, clever and totally engaging play, Home, I'm Darling, which is at The Lowry as part of a nationwide tour, writes Neil Brandwood.
LETTER: Climate change protesters can't ignore war
AS a lifelong radical, I of course support the climate change protesters and their non violent sit down protests.
LETTER: Dismay at park rubbish
AS a regular daily dog walker in Queens Park, I was dismayed to see the state the park was left in when I visited on Bank Holiday Monday in the early morning.
REGIONAL: Bomb hoaxer admits hacking police force websites in revenge cyber attack
A TEENAGER has admitted hacking Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Police's websites in a revenge attack after he was jailed for a bomb hoax.
Amir Khan's former trainer Oliver Harrison dies
AMIR Khan’s former trainer Oliver Harrison has died after a battle with cancer.
Wanderers players issue pay ultimatum over Championship clash
BOLTON Wanderers’ players are threatening to boycott tomorrow’s EFL Championship fixture with Brentford and the final game of the season against Nottingham Forest if they are not paid by the end of today.
Bolton will benefit from Brexit, according to Prime Minister Theresa May
BOLTON will benefit from Brexit according to the Prime Minister Theresa May.
LOOKING BACK: Local hero gets his own pint
FRED Dibnah pulled a pint of a new beer by Bolton’s Bank Top Brewery at the Carters Arms, Belmont Road in 1995. The new tipple was called Fred’s Cap. It was thought to be the first beer to be brewed in Bolton since the Magee Marshall brewery closed…
Whites legend ‘Super’ John McGinlay back on the pitch
THE University of Bolton has organised a charity football match which will see staff lining up against students at the home of Bolton Wanderers.
Jack Cullen gets new English title opponent on Bolton's big night of boxing
Bolton's rising boxing star Jack Cullen has a new opponent for his crunch English title fight on home soil next month.
Listed barn at former care home could become two flats under new plans
A LISTED barn at a former care home could be converted into two flats.
Debenhams releases list of 22 stores to close with 1,200 jobs at risk
BOLTON'S Debenhams is safe after the company revealed 22 department stores set to close across the country.
TWO MORE supermarket products 'could contain salmonella'
TWO more supermarket products are being recalled over fears they could contain dangerous salmonella.
Police pursue car through streets of Bolton
POLICE gave chase to a car through the streets of Bolton late last night.
Car destroyed in early morning fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blazing car in Radcliffe in the early hours of this morning.
Duo could miss the rest of Wanderers' season
MARK Beevers and Joe Williams look likely to be ruled out for the rest of Wanderers’ season with hamstring injuries.
Joe Pritchard is making up for lost time at Wanderers
LATE bloomer Joe Pritchard is determined to show Wanderers why he should stick around next season...
TABLE TENNIS: Cup finals are the Musa and Chin show
THE remaining cup finals in the Bolton and District Table Tennis League were dominated by Nomads duo Charles Musa and Kyan Chin.
Choir in fine tune to win competition
YOUNG choristers were in fine voice as they were named as Bolton's Last Choir Singing.
Wanderers Ladies prepare to make a bit of history
WANDERERS Ladies will be stepping out at the University of Bolton Stadium in a league game for the first time in their history on Sunday.
Try out vegan food in weekend of feasting
A LITTLE Hulton temple is serving up a fundraising vegan feast this weekend.
Man broke girlfriend's eye socket with daughter in next room
A MAN who fractured his girlfriend’s eye socket while his daughter was in the next room has been jailed.
'We had to make some difficult decisions': Prime Minister defends policing cuts
THE Prime Minister defended her record on policing in an exclusive interview with The Bolton News.
One-woman litter star Sylvia is the Womble of Stoneclough
A STONECLOUGH resident is a one-woman Womble doing her bit for the environment by hosting weekly litter pick-up events around South Bolton.
Accountancy firm 'delighted' to join Bolton News Business Awards as sponsor
ONE of the UK’s fastest growing accountancy firms has joined this year’s The Bolton News Business Awards as a category sponsor.
Prostitute’s boyfriend sentenced after assault on man he believed owed her money
THE BOYFRIEND of a prostitute who broke a man's cheekbone because he thought his girlfriend was owed money has been handed a community order.
A major new Netflix drama series is filming in Bolton town centre today
BOLTON celebrity spotters are in luck today as filming begins in the town for a major new Netflix series.
Heritage chief opposes £12m plans for Horwich Loco Works link road
HERITAGE experts have slammed proposals to demolish a key historical building on the site of a former train yard.
Work begins on first phase of £150m scheme which could change Bolton town centre
WORK has begun on the first phase of a project set to change the fabric of the town centre.
'Making the impossible possible': The record-breakers helping blind people race cars
"WE MAKE the impossible possible", that is the mantra of a charity which gives blind and disabled people the chance to drive high-speed race cars.
Paul Townsend
PAUL TOWNSEND The family of the late Paul wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind words, card of condolence and donations received in memory of Paul
Eileen .
EILEEN Your Lord 7-4-2019 beckoned Eileen on your journey to your promised land we will follow. Our 3 children Michael, Michelle and Marie Thomas, Megan and Liam. Megan and Raff mum and dad to Aleena. Michelle and Dek have 3 children Jamie, Faye and…
Allan Alker
ALLAN ALKER On April 11, 2019, peacefully in hospital and of Westhoughton, Allan, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara, loving father of Steven and a dear brother-in-law and friend. Funeral service at Howe Bridge Crematorium, Atherton…
Jean Raybould
JEAN RAYBOULD On the 17th of April 2019 peacefully in St Catherine's Care Home, Horwich, Jean aged 92 years the beloved wife of the late Ernest Raybould, originally of Rochdale and the former publican of the Bay Horse, Horwich, she will be sadly missed…
Dennis Jack Gathercole
DENNIS JACK GATHERCOLE Passed away peacefully on 23rd April 2019 at Withins Residential Home with family by his side. Husband of the late Pauline, much loved Father of Brian, Paul and Janet, Father-in-law, Grandad and Great Grandad. Service and…
Brian Pilkington
BRIAN PILKINGTON On 22nd April 2019 died peacefully in hospital aged 90 years. Dearly loved Husband of Audrey and much loved Dad of Roy and Janice. Loving Father in law to Anne and greatly loved Grandfather to Matthew, Greg and Elliot and Great Granddad…
Emmanuel Mather
EMMANUEL MATHER On 13th April 2019 Emmanuel aged 86 years passed away peacefully at the Royal Bolton Hospital. Loving Brother to Eunice and Derek, Uncle of Andrew and John. Also a Sister in Law to Hazel and Cousin to Doreen. A good friend too many.…
Edward Crawford
EDWARD CRAWFORD On Monday 22nd April 2019, peacefully at home Eddie aged 81 years. Dearly loved Husband to the late Stella, a dear Brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. "A great friend to many, he will be sadly missed" The funeral service will take place…
Roy Barnes
ROY BARNES The family of Roy Barnes wish to thank all friends and family for attending his funeral service on 17th April at Overdale. Thanks also to the carers at TLC
Judy and Alan Cookson
JUDY and ALAN COOKSON married 26th April 1969. On our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Cherished memories of my beloved ALAN, who passed away 8th September 2018. Sweetheart I love you and miss you every day Judy xx

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