Archive - Thursday, 18 July 2019

Mark Winters
MARK ANTHONY WINTERS My son, my treasure, love you forever Miss you more every day Mum x
Madge Pover
MADGE POVER Peacefully passed away on the 9th July 2019, MADGE aged 84 years. Devoted Wife of the Late JAMES, Much loved Mum of Mark, Steven and Andrew and Mother In Law to Brenda and Susan, Treasured Nana of Richard, Kerry, Natalie, Olivia, Max and…
Ethel Dalton
ETHEL DALTON (Nee Price) Passed away on Saturday 6th July 2019 aged 88. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe. Sister of Walt, Harry and Stan. Loving Mother of Alan and Ian. Mother in Law to Julie and Janet. Special Grandma to Seven Grandchildren and Twelve…
Cedric Adamson
CEDRIC ADAMSON On 3rd July 2019 peacefully in hospital, Cedric aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Eileen, also a loving dad, grandad, great grandad and brother . Funeral Service will take place on Monday 22nd July 2019 in St Bartholomew's Church,…
Jeffrey Richard Taylor
JEFFREY RICHARD TAYLOR (JEFF) Jan and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages, flowers, cards and donations to the British Lung Foundation. They would also like to thank Lisa Bancks, Funeral Celebrant, for her…
Linda Bowling
LINDA BARBARA BOWLING Our thoughts are with all the family of our dear friend Linda on what would have been her 60th birthday on 16th July. Never forgotten. Also thinking of dear Barbara and Bill now together. RIP. Linda & Robert xxx
Margaret Lock
MARGARET LOCK Passed away peacefully in Bolton Hospital on July 14th 2019. Loving wife to Alan, dearly loved mum of Alan and Susan and devoted Nanna to Emma, Sarah, T.J. and Henry. Funeral service will take place on Monday 22nd July 2019 at Overdale…
Geoff Cubbin
GEOFF CUBBIN 1943 - 2019 Geoff passed away at home on 5th July surrounded by his loved ones. A proud Boltonian, Geoff was brought up in Westhoughton and led a rich, fulfilling life combining his work as lecturer at the University of Cambridge with…
Peter and Betty Whelan
PETER AND BETTY WHELAN nee MERCER Are celebrating their Diamond wedding anniversary. Married at St Edmunds Church Little Hulton on the 18th July 1959. Congratulations on your special day. From your loving son Brenden and Paula Best wishes from both…
Diana may Hilditch
DIANA MAY HILDITCH Died 18th July 2018 In loving memory of our Cousin From Doreen, Ann and Gaynor
Search for witnesses after man 'assaulted and kidnapped' woman in her 20s
POLICE need information after a woman was assaulted and kidnapped.
Student stepped in front of train hours after release from mental health ward
HEALTH services have been hit with criticism after a nursing student stepped in front a train just hours after being released from a mental health ward.
Stranglers JJ Burnel looks ahead to Rebellion Festival date
ONE of the indelible stamps of The Stranglers brooding sound was Jean-Jacques Burnel’s growling bass lines.
SPECIAL REPORT: Town centre bars battling to shake off “rough” reputation
After years of decline, bar and club owners across Bolton town centre are striving to make it a safer and more attractive night out in a bid to shed its “unfair” reputation. TOM GEORGE reports.
Film crews set to arrive at Bolton location to shoot another new Netflix drama
CAMERA crews are set to descend on the village of Stoneclough to film a new Netflix drama series about the origins of football.
Stranglers JJ Burnel looks ahead to Rebellion Festival date
ONE of the indelible stamps of The Stranglers brooding sound was Jean-Jacques Burnel’s growling bass lines.
'Echo was our very own super-dog': Hero search and rescue dog from Kearsley has died
A 'hero' dog who became the most decorated fire service dog in the country has died.
REGIONAL: Four arrests after man dies in 'road rage' incident
FOUR people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in Kirkham earlier today.
Jealous boyfriend who monitored partner's text messages 'broke her finger in fit of rage'
A MAN who assaulted his partner and fractured her finger acted out of jealousy, a court heard.
Leading lawyer axed for government inquiry into golf course and housing development
A TOP barrister who was set to represent the council at a government inquiry into 1,036 homes and a Ryder Cup golf course has been axed.
'Heartbreak and devastation' after York stone flags stolen from church
MULTIPLE York stone slabs have been stolen from the church yard at the Grade I listed St Mary's in Radcliffe.
REGIONAL: Two men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after raids in Lancashire
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after police raided two properties in Lancashire.
'You are someone's sunshine': Heartfelt messages from youngsters to help prevent tragedy
A GROUP of youngsters have placed messages of support on a bridge in a bid to prevent suicide.
Government defends its refusal of Mayor Burnham's cash bid
THE government has defended its rejection of Greater Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnhams bid for £116million towards a new clean air zone.
Bolton park hailed as one of the best green open spaces in the UK
BOLTON’S recently-restored Queens Park has been hailed as one of the best green open spaces in the UK with a Green Flag award.
Dozens of taxis taken off Bolton's road in clampdown on safety standards
DOZENS of taxis were taken off Bolton’s roads last month after spot checks revealed a catalogue of licensing and safety breaches.
LOOKING BACK: Bowled over at the Excel Bowl
Tommy Trinder, Terry Hall with Lenny the Lion, bandleader Jimmy Dorsey and chorus girls from the Palace Theatre, Manchester, were at Walkden’s Excel Bowl, when the Ovaltine Five played a challenge match against Walkden’s Kingpins in 1965.
Family fun day to revive community spirit — and stop yobs and criminals in their tracks
A FAMILY fun day is being organised on Saturday to revive the community spirit — and stop ant--social behaviour and criminals in their tracks.
PFA loan leaves Football Ventures facing questions on funding
THE strength of Football Ventures’ claim on Bolton Wanderers has come under question after it emerged the consortium has sought a loan from the PFA to repay its football creditors.
Here we go again: Wanderers players strike after reaching tipping point
FOR the third time in a little over a year, life at Wanderers has been brought to a grinding halt by a players’ strike.
Ironman brilliance makes Siska the toast of Horwich
AT THE weekend the Harriers were celebrating Lukas Siska’s brilliant third place in his first-ever Ironman.
All White on the night at Quadrathlon
AS if the three disciplines of the triathlon were not hard enough, Lostock AC’s Mary White and Nikki Hamerton headed to Chester for the annual Deva Divas Quadrathlon.
Another age-group win for Kinloch in Sale series
BURNDEN members made a strong challenge in several age groups at the latest in the Sale Sizzler 5K series.
Section of M61 near Junction 6 is closed
A LANE of the M61 is currently closed because of what Highways England North West say is a “police incident”.
Transport bosses reveal plan to charge pensioners for tram and train travel
ELDERLY passengers will no longer benefit from free travel on tram and train services.
Should we be worried about trusting FaceApp with our selfies?
IT'S the craze that's swept social media but in the past 24 hours worries over using the app have spread even quicker.
Young drivers could be banned from getting behind the wheel at night
YOUNG drivers could be banned from the road at night under plans to boost safety, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
Paul McCartney to adapt Hollywood classic for West End
SIR Paul McCartney is writing his first ever musical - a stage adaptation of classic film It's A Wonderful Life.
This is why your water bill will soon be reduced by £50
Customers will see their water bills cut by £50 and firms must invest an extra £6 million every day over the next five years under plans unveiled by the water watchdog.
Over 75s to be visited by BBC over TV licence payments
Over-75s face home visits by BBC "outreach" teams to ensure they pay their TV licensing fees from next year, the corporation's director of policy has told a Commons select committee.
Grease is the word as school finishes on a high note
THE Pink Ladies and T-Birds took to the stage to ensure the school year ended on a high note.
Young people learn how to be the best with help from the military
YOUNG people were put through their paces by Commando Joe.
Bolton MP issues plea to town teachers over SEND provision
BOLTON school teachers are being urged to take part in a government consultation on the future of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.
Teacher’s memories of life at White Bank
IN last week’s Looking Back we looked at the opening of White Bank School in 1922. The grand old house which housed the school had been donated by well-known cotton industrialists, the Haslam family.
Car wash raises over £200 for Bolton veterans' centre
A HUGE £206 was raised for Bolton Armed Forces Centre for Veterans.

17th July 2019