Archive - Thursday, 20 June 2019

LETTER: Time to save historic churches
ONE month before Christmas 2018 my wife and I went on our annual pilgrimage to pick up a Christmas tree from a grower at Higher Walton which is just outside Preston.
Dozens of shoppers queue in the rain for opening of new Heron Foods store
EXCITED shoppers flocked to the opening of a new store in Tonge Moor.
Spoiled for choice with things to do in Bolton this weekend
THERE’S an opportunity to go retro with your wardrobe by popping along to Smithills Hall on Sunday for its vintage and artisan fair.
Stolen car abandoned in middle of junction causing long queues
A STOLEN car has been left in the middle of a busy junction, causing tailbacks.
REGIONAL: M60 traffic stopped after crash involving motorcyclist
TRAFFIC is being held on a motorway following a crash involving a motorcyclist.
Graduates warned of dangers of posting degree selfies on social media
New graduates are being warned of the dangers of posting selfies with their degree certificates on social media.
LOOKING BACK: Wanderers fans enjoy the match
Today’s picture from The Bolton News archives shows a really happy group of young supporters outside Burnden Park in 1961. The day’s match was Bolton Wanderers against Ipswich. The crowd for the game was only 16,708, and the final score was a…
Met Office issues 33-hour thunderstorm warning
THE MET Office has issued a 33-hour weather warning for thunderstorms which could bring flooding and travel disruption.
Horsefly season is here - Here's what to do if you get bitten
THE weather is finally starting to heat up so of course horsefly season is here.
Harriers flying high with a host of brilliant outings
IT has been a busy week around Horwich with the annual Festival of Racing attracting large numbers of athletes, young and old, in running and cycling disciplines.
Jackson excels in festival success
THE annual Horwich Festival of Racing saw multiple age-group wins and podium finishes for Lostock AC runners.
Racing queen Anne doubles up with two age-group wins
BURNDEN’S Anne Ferguson secured two prizes in a hectic few days.
Steve Punt up for challenge of Rocky Horror Show in Blackpool
STEVE Punt is the first to admit that he’s putting himself well and truly in the firing line with his latest project.
FIXTURES VERDICT: From Wycombe to Oxford - Wanderers' long path to correction
IT may be random data generated by a computer with a few scant parameters thrown in for good measure but you’d have to be a robot not to feel a tingle of excitement when the new season’s fixtures are released.
Open mic night for musicians launching at Heaton Sports and Cricket Club
BUDDING singer/songwriters and performers are being invited to take part in an "open mic night" at Heaton Sports and Cricket Club in Bolton.
REVEALED: Bolton Wanderers' fixtures for the 2019/20 League One season
WANDERERS will kick-off their campaign in League One with a trip to Wycombe Wanderers.
Crews tackle fires started by flytippers
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a pair of fires in Breightmet, which are thought to have been started by fly tippers.
'Dickensian' household waste situation to be reviewed after slim bin debate
BOLTON Council will consider making it easier for households to get bigger bins as a review into slim bins has been approved.
Curtain raisers: Bolton Wanderers' best-ever opening day fixtures
IT'S fixture release day across the EFL - and Wanderers fans will be able to map out their season in League One.
Charlton to offer Wanderers' forgotten man a Championship lifeline
FORGOTTEN man Ben Amos is set to be reunited with Charlton Athletic.
Looking back: Horsing around over the decades
WITH Royal Ascot taking place this week, today we look back at all things equine in Bolton.
Women's Institute helps to bridge the generation gap
A FUNDRAISING sale helped to bridge the generation gap.
Councillors demand improvements to 'appalling' Sunday train service
COUNCILLORS in Farnworth and Kearsley have called for urgent improvements to the “appalling” rail service in the areas.
LETTER: Kay Street Car Park put me off visiting Bolton
UNTIL June 3 I had never visited Bolton. I may never do so again as a consequence of my experience in the Kay Street Car Park!
MP Chris Green is now backing Boris Johnson to be the next Prime Minister
BOLTON West MP Chris Green is now backing Boris Johnson to become Tory leader and Prime Minister.
Fire crews 'not ready for terror attack', inspectors say
SERIOUS concerns have been raised over Greater Manchester Fire Service (GMFRS) ability to respond to terror attacks - which could place the public at risk, the fire watchdog has found.
Amir Khan on returning home to train in Bolton ahead of Saudi Arabia date
Amir Khan has been back training in Bolton ahead of his bout in Saudi Arabia but admits America will remain his long-term training base.
425 licensing complaints received in the last year
BOLTON Council is taking part in a national campaign to raise awareness about licensing.
WATCH: Bolton brass band's version of Baby Shark goes viral
A BRASS band have gone viral after swapping out one of their marches with something a little less traditional.
Failed law firm Asons owes tax man £1.4m
FAILED law firm Asons Solicitors owes the tax man £1.4 million, the latest report by liquidators has revealed.
Police launch internal investigation after mum found dead in home
POLICE have launched an internal investigation after a mum-of-two was found dead at her home.
Theresa Arbuckle
THERESA ARBUCKLE (Nee MARTIN) On June 13 2019 peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family and of Westhoughton, Theresa aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, loving mum of Lynda, devoted gran of Rachel and Viki and great-grandma…
Joseph Arthur (Joe) Smith
JOSEPH ARTHUR SMITH (Joe) Peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday June 6th, 2019 at Bolton Hospice aged 91 years after a long battle bravely fought. Loving Husband of the late May, Devoted father to David, Hilary and Anne Marie,…
Winifred Margaret Millington
WINIFRED MARGARET MILLINGTON After a long battle with Dementia on the 13th June 2019 and fortified by the rights of the Holy Mother Church, Winifred Margaret, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Terence, a loving mum to Margaret and Marie (Millie),…
Dorothy Ashcroft
DOROTHY ASHCROFT Formerly of Egerton, Bolton Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, following a courageous fight, on 11th June 2019 aged 71 Years. Dearly loved wife of Arthur, much loved mum and best friend of Nicola and step mum to Vicky and…
Edward Locke
EDWARD LOCKE (Eddie) On 9th June 2019 in hospital dearly loved brother of Ethel and Jack, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Sincere thanks to hospital staff, carers and District Nurses. Service and committal to take place Monday 24th June 4pm at…
Jowles Rose Evelyn
ROSE EVELYN JOWLES 20th June Always in our thoughts Always in our prayers God bless Your loving family.

19th June 2019