Archive - Wednesday, 20 March 2019

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Intrepid cyclists make pit stop in Bolton during daunting bike ride challenge
A TEAM of intrepid cyclists on a daunting bike ride across England made their first stop in Bolton today.
Firm seals major deal to supply universities with logo merchandise
A BOLTON-based creative branding company has won a tender to supply logo-branded products for the majority of universities and higher educational colleges in the UK.
Engineers plan permanent repairs after Westhoughton High School closure
ENGINEERS hope to repair a fault which forced a high school to close this week.
Family pay tribute to fatal stabbing victim Debbie Twist
THE family of a woman who was murdered in Leigh has paid tribute to her.
Nearly half of hate crime investigations in Greater Manchester closed without a suspect
HATE crimes are less likely to be solved in Bolton and across Greater Manchester than anywhere else in the country.
Lessons learned from failed bike-share scheme, says Chris Boardman
CYCLING champion Chris Boardman says lessons have been learned from the failed bike-sharing scheme in Greater Manchester.
WATCH: Heart-stopping moment car narrowly misses HGV on M60
CCTV shows the heart-stopping moment a motorway driver ignored warning signs and narrowly avoiding crashing into a lorry after changing lanes at the last moment.
John Roscoe
JOHN ROSCOE On 17th March 2019, peacefully at home. John aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Freda, dearly loved dad of Gillian, Martyn and Miriam also devoted and proud grandad of Hannah and Elizabeth. One of the Best. A service in St Anne's Church,…
Mavis Lyons
MAVIS LYONS Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Mavis Lyons who fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church died on Wednesday March 13th 2019. Loving wife of the late Brian Lyons, mother of Andrew and Alison, much loved…
Sheila Coates
SHEILA COATES (Nee HILL) Died peacefully on 13th March 2019, aged 94 years. A much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. Funeral service to take place in Bank Street Chapel on Friday 29th March at 12.00 noon.…
Jean Chadwick
JEAN CHADWICK (nee MARSH) Passed away suddenly at home on 13th March aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Sidney, loving mum of Elaine, Alan and the late David. A dearly loved mother-in-law, nan and great-nan. A true friend to many who will be…
Kenneth Stuart Deakin
KENNETH STUART DEAKIN On 26th February 2019 Kenneth aged 96 years. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 21st March 2019 at Overdale Crematorium, West Chapel at 3:30pm. For all enquiries please contact Relphs Funeralcare Tel:01204523488
Ron & Audrey Chapman
65th Wedding Anniversary of RON and AUDREY COWBURN They were married at Astley Bridge Methodist church on Seymour Road on 20.03.54 Love from all the family.
James Andrew Rigby
JAMES ANDREW RIGBY 13-2-52 - 20-3-2010 Loved and missed and very dear. Loving Mum and family Absent loved ones remembered
Papa John's launches a flavour combination you'll either love or hate
A TAKEAWAY chain has released a new pizza with a flavour combination you'll either love, or you'll hate.
Wanderers fend off High Court winding-up move after mystery buyer found
WANDERERS today fended off a winding up petition brought against them by the tax man at London’s High Court.
Bomb squad called after grenade found in canal
A GRENADE was found in a canal this morning, Wednesday.
'There's a sense of abandonment': Bolton Sgt on reasons behind new police shake-up
A MASSIVE shake-up to neighbourhood policing in Bolton should mean more bobbies on the beat around town.
Bolton woman is leading £1m train station refurb
A BOLTON-born woman is leading the regeneration of her home railway station.
LOOKING BACK: Photo find gives a fascinating insight into local life of yesteryear
WHILE sorting through her elderly mother’s belongings, Angela Wharmby, 68, came across a treasure trove of old photographs depicting the Cox Green area of yesteryear.
Bolton Wanderers fan collects 150 shirts for children in Tanzania
A BOLTON Wanderers fan has spread the love of his lifelong favourite football club across the world, collecting 150 donated shirts for children in Tanzania.
Award-winning barbers to open second shop
AN award-winning pair of barbers have chosen Bromley Cross as the location of their next shop.
Patient caused criminal damage at medical centre
POLICE were called to Stonehill Medical Centre after criminal damage was caused.
Jobs threat at Office Outlet as chain placed into administration
DOZENS of jobs are at risk in Bolton’s Office Outlet store following the shock announcement that the chain has gone into administration.
RECAP: Bolton Wanderers in the High Court
Potentially a crucial day in the history of Bolton Wanderers as the club heads to the High Court facing a winding-up order from HMRC. Marc Iles with the updates.
What's happened with Farnworth's market precinct so far?
FARNWORTH’S Market Precinct has been the subject of a variety of plans over the years which never came to fruition.
Bolton husband-and-wife grassroots football stalwarts honoured by club for services
TWO of Bolton's most well-known and successful grassroots football officials have stepped down after more than 30 years' service.
Title-chasing Bolton Wyresdale young guns up for happy Valley day
BOLTON Wyresdale are desperate to seal the Division One title this weekend – and have a whale of a time doing it.
Local ex-pro Karl Krikken at centre of Lancashire cricket's bid to be world's best homegrown talent producer
KARL Krikken insists Lancashire are aiming to be world leaders in developing homegrown cricketers.
Sponsored walk will raise funds for cricket club foundation
YOUNG people are set to raise money for charity with a sponsored walk.
MP says digital cuts will prevent people from getting jobs
A BOLTON MP has spoken out against cuts to the number of publicly available computers.
REVEALED: Plan for £27.5m 'Urban Village' made up of rented homes in town centre
A DEVELOPER has announced plans for a £27.5m town centre development.
Genealogy expert to give talk at family history society meeting
BACK by popular demand, genealogy tutor Jackie Depelle will return to Bolton Family History Society to give visitors an insight into nonconformist studies.
B&M opens new store and offers a helping hand
STAFF at a new B&M store nominated a local charity to be supported at the shop opening.
Bolton Cancer Voices choir looking for new members
THE region’s unique choir for people living with, and beyond, cancer is recruiting new members.
Fingers crossed: John McGinlay urges town to keep fingers crossed for Wanderers
JOHN McGinlay urged the whole town to keep their fingers crossed for a positive resolution as Wanderers head for the High Court today.
Wanderers head for court: But what are the possible outcomes?
WANDERERS will once again walk up to the courtroom door at the glass-fronted Rolls Building in London not knowing what the future really holds.
£200,000 investment for worn running track
A £200,000 upgrade to an athletics track will start next month.
Fight against 'iconic' loco works building being demolished for £12m road
RESIDENTS might be rejoicing at the prospect of a £12m access road to serve the former Horwich Loco Works development, but objections are being raised after an historic workshop building is set to be demolished to make way for a roundabout.
Struggling new mums offered help by cinema after Little Lever tragedy
A BOLTON cinema wants to support mums with its parent and baby screenings.
What's the quack? Enjoying the company of fuzzy ducklings
AT a care home in Horwich the residents have some feathered friends.
Wanderers to appear in High Court over HMRC winding-up petition
THE future of Bolton Wanderers Football Club will potentially be decided in the High Court today as a £1million-plus winding-up petition from HMRC is heard for the first time.
Tents, rubbish bags and polystyrene left lying in Darcy Lever woodland
FLY-TIPPING has been described as a "very big issue" in Darcy Lever.
Drug addict died after suffering massive heart attack
A DRUG addict died after suffering a heart attack at his mother’s home.
Bolton's most wanted - March 20, 2019
Every week police ask readers of The Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects
Seven arrested in Bolton knife crime crackdown
POLICE arrested seven people last week in a crackdown on knife crime.
Townhouse plans for former playground surrounded by protected land
A ROW of townhouses could be built at a former playground that is surrounded by protected land.

19th March 2019