Archive - Monday, 22 July 2019

William Carroll
WILLIAM (BILL) VINCENT CARROLL Originally of Deane, Bolton passed away peacefully on 5th July 2019 in Leicester aged 88yrs. Bill was the beloved husband of Kath (Edith), father of Jennifer, Granddad to Hollie and Thomas, Uncle to Pauline and Susan and a…
Elsie Obrien
ELSIE O'BRIEN The family of the late Elsie O'Brien (Nee Molyneux) Michael, Paul, Annette and Steven would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours who have kindly sent expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence…
Manny Pacquiao appears to rule out Amir Khan clash in November
MANNY Pacquiao appeared to rule out a possible showdown with Amir Khan in November after winning his WBA welterweight title showdown with Keith Thurman in Las Vegas.
Drunk driver aimed car at crowds in 'shocking ordeal' sparking terror fears
A CROWD of pedestrians feared a terrorist attack and fled screaming as a car careered towards them.
Masked men 'with machetes' rob Farnworth store
MASKED men robbed a Farnworth store and fled before police arrived.
Police to hit back at off-road bikers with summer crackdown in Bolton hotspots
Police are set to clampdown on motorcyclists who ride illegal off-road bikes in public areas.
Booze and drugs binge ended in bloody attack on friend
A MAN battered his long-time friend at a party filled with heavy drinking and drugs.
Charity's food supplies run low as hundreds rely on donations
A CHARITY which offers food for struggling families is running short of supplies weeks after opening its doors.
New storey could be added to Metrolink car park as part of major transport overhaul
RESIDENTS, councillors and leaders have had their say on proposals for new park and ride spaces in Radcliffe which have been revealed as part of a major transport overhaul for Greater Manchester.
REVEALED: Bolton's 'best and worst' doctors' surgeries as judged by their patients
RESULTS of this year’s GP Patient Survey are in and reveal Bolton’s “best and worst” family doctors.
Men arrested after supermarket break in
TWO MEN have been arrested after a town centre supermarket was broken into.
Milkman's van stolen in early hours of the morning
A MILKMAN had his van stolen a couple of hours before he was due to set off on his deliveries.
Children’s allotment set on fire destroying equipment and tools
A SCHOOL allotment was targeted by mindless vandals on the last day of term.
'I had to finish what I started': Mum completes Ironman after bike breakdown
A DETERMINED woman returned to Bolton to "finish what she started" after her bike broke during the IRONMAN UK competition last weekend.
New commercial head for ambitious Horwich jobs firm
AN expanding Horwich recruitment firm has appointed a new commercial head.
It's make or break time for the Wanderers takeover
WANDERERS go into the penultimate week of pre-season with a takeover tantalisingly within reach – but the club’s preparations for League One lying in tatters.
Recycling scheme bid by Bolton firm after fly-tipping alarm
A NEW white goods recycling service has been launched by a Bolton electricals giant - after it emerged 47,000 fridges and washers had been dumped nationwide.
Lostock all set for T20 final rematch with the champions
LOSTOCK are confident they can beat Horwich for the second time this season and claim the first trophy on offer in 2019 in tomorrow’s Bolton League T20 final.
Eight-wicket Ayres has a flier as Eagley continue to climb
EAGLEY professional Ryan Ayres starred with a stunning eight-wicket haul and 39 not out to inspire a crucial home victory over Darcy Lever on Saturday, leading to praise of the highest order from his captain Jack Wainman.
Jan the man as Egerton win to add to Stand’s woe
EGERTON convincingly beat Stand by 102 runs on Saturday, hurting their hosts’ chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier Division.
Mission to visit 50 churches in 50 hours
A CONTROVERSIAL community hub will be part of the Churches Conservation Trust’s golden anniversary tour in aid of heritage crime prevention.
Brother of Manchester Arena bomber remanded at notorious prison
THE younger brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has been remanded in custody at a court bail hearing.
Volvo recall: Nearly 70,000 cars to be removed from roads in UK over fire risk
Nearly 70,000 Volvo cars in the UK are being recalled over a fire risk related to an engine problem, the manufacturer said.
Whirlpool recalls half a million tumble dryers over fire risk
Whirlpool has launched a recall of its fire risk tumble dryers by urging remaining owners of unmodified machines to "make contact immediately".
MP brands leasehold 'feudal' as she backs demands for change
AN MP has condemned the 'feudal' hangover from the Victorian mills of leasehold homes.
Couple have realised their burning business ambition
A COUPLE with a burning ambition for their own fireplace showroom have warmed to the task.
Pomp, ceremony and celebrations as University of Bolton students graduate — alongside a Presidential candidate
Sri Lankan Presidential candidate sings as he receives honorary degree from University of Bolton.
Trustee of the Bolton Wanderers Community Trust made a doctor
A leading figure at the University of Bolton has been honoured for his community work.
GRADUATION 2019: Great and good honoured by the University of Bolton
Other recipients of honorary doctorates throughout the week were:
Training for people working in care homes, hospitals and other clinical settings
VOLUNTEERS who work at care homes, hospitals, hospices, surgeries and in other clinical settings are invited to attend a series of courses to receive training.
Keeping it in The Family works for Bolton collective
A UNITED effort by more than 40 Bolton organisations to improve life for the borough's communities has been recognised with a national distinction.

21st July 2019