MASKED raiders wielding a terrifying array of weapons escaped with £37,500 after three separate armed robberies. The gangs struck across Bolton in the space of two hours as cash deliveries were being made to a petrol station, a post office and a bank
EVEN the Bolton Evening News gets a mention in Peter's autobiography - for allegedly ruining his posture. He explains in the book: "I used to have a paper round every night after school. I'd be out delivering the Bolton Evening News in all weathers.
EL-HADJI Diouf has reinforced his commitment to the Bolton cause by putting team spirit and honest endeavour above personal glory on his priority list. The supremely talented Senegal striker has a reputation as something of a maverick, a showman who
PARKING attendants are to be given police escorts in parts of Bolton. The move follows attacks and verbal abuse by motorists. More than 60 cases were reported over the last 12 months. They include an incident in which a motorist ran over the foot
SOME claim to have had encounters with spirits from Ye Olde Man and Scythe's historic past. Now regulars are able to get in touch with the future, courtesy of clairvoyant Rose Marie. As well as downing a barm cake with their beer, drinkers at Bolton's
BOLTON MP Dr Brian Iddon has revealed he is to leave the House of Commons at the next General Election. The 66-year-old has held the Bolton South-east constituency for Labour since 1997. But yesterday, after a meeting with the South-east Constituency
Ale Trail. Friday 6th, Monday 9th and Monday 16th October, 6.30pm - 8pm. A walking tour from the central library round Bolton town centre taking in various interesting pubs. Not suitable for children. Cost: £1 Tel: 334321. E-mail: tourist.info@bolton.gov.uk
PARKING attendants are to be given police escorts in parts of Bolton. The move follows attacks and verbal abuse by motorists. More than 60 cases were reported over the last 12 months. They include an incident in which a motorist ran over the foot of
A FATHER-OF-ONE undertook a gruelling 24-hour mountain challenge to raise money for Bolton Hospice's Garden of Tranquillity appeal. Martin Garlick, aged 42, of Waterslea Drive, Heaton, completed the Three Peaks Challenge to collect more than £1,000.
IT'S both a sad reflection of the times and a triumph for innovation that a Night-Out safety pack has been designed by a couple of Bolton youngsters. Zaman Kala, aged 18, his brother Zaeem, 17, and their 15 year-old cousin Sufiyan devised the kit after
A FAMILY whose dog was kidnapped just yards from their home are celebrating the return of their pet. Pepsi, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, was returned to the family a week after being stolen. She was enticed into a car by two men in Market
The publication of a new book from Turton Local History Society is always a welcome event on the Looking Back desk. The book is full of meticulously researched facts allied with photographs often not to be found anywhere else. "Birches Estate, Turton
Five-a-side football centre operator Powerleague is looking to expand abroad after announcing pre-tax profits of £4.1 million - up 17 per cent on the previous year. Powerleague, which bought the JJ Boyle centre in Bolton in May, currently has 4,000 teams
UNITY, chartered accountant and business advisor, and the region's professionals have raised £1,500 in aid of the Women for Women organisation. The money was raised at Unity's annual quiz night, which saw 150 professionals in the area compete in a series
TWO Bolton companies are taking advantage of government backing to export their education expertise to South Africa. Training and Leadership Coaching, on Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, and 10ticks.co.uk, based in the Enterprise Centre on Washington Street
THE BOLTON businessman who turned down £100,000 from BBC television's Dragons' Den has been named as one of the country's top entrepreneurs. Danny Bamping, from Bromley Cross, was recently included in the Top 50 Entrepreneurs of 2005 from Startups.co.uk
YOUTH Club members have been helping a Bolton mosque to raise funds for the Pakistani earthquake appeal. Members of the Lowton and Golborne Youth Club handed over a cheque for £350 at the Zakariyya Central Mosque, in Peace Street, Bolton. The money
A CHURCH in Bolton is branching out again after its membership more than doubled. The Bridge, formerly known as the Bolton Pentecostal Church, had a £750,000 refurbishment completed at its home in Bury New Road, Bolton, just six months ago. But membership
EIGHT fire crews were called to a huge blaze in Bolton town centre. Firefighters were called to a warehouse fire, behind Derek's Carpets, Moor Lane, at around 10am this morning as palls of smoke began spreading across the town. It is not yet know what
HEALTH watchdogs have told maternity bosses at the Royal Bolton Hospital that they are satisfied with progress on an action plan following the deaths of three mothers. The Healthcare Commission has been monitoring progress at the hospital since the results
YOUNG poet Kayleigh Reynolds has not only gained a prize for her winning words but has been given a top "job" as well. The 15-year-old Hayward School pupil has been presented with an award from the Bolton Literacy Trust, sponsored by The Bolton News,
MARGARET Willis from Farnworth is a brave lady. She was determined to overcome her fear of motor bikes after her son was killed in a bike accident seven years ago. Margaret, who has suffered with her nerves for years, felt she needed to do this to come
OF course Bolton's central train station needs major work - it's like stepping back into Victorian times and gives a very poor impression to visitors. But then the rail system itself is unacceptable, with minimal numbers of carriages leading to packed
WHILE envying the well-toned rear of 41-year-old Ulrika Jonsson I'm not sure I wanted to see it flashed in all its natural glory in a public place where it might frighten the horses. Ulrika lifted up her frock to reveal her bare backside to national
IT seems a great shame that we will finally lose our unique Market Hall in Bolton after 151 years of historic trading. But, the last 50 stalls will be gone by the end of January next year in spite of objections from around 80,000 local people to the
FOR goodness sake, not TV presenter Anne Diamond blathering on yet again about how she has finally won her battle with the flab! Surely it was only last year that she was writing in the national press and appearing on TV trumpeting how she had "finally
OVER-zealous parking attendants have caused many problems in the past. There are those who have been known to book hearses attending funerals or issue tickets to wedding cars, and they attract little sympathy. If you are a driver, it is a fair bet that
IN an age in which the Christian religion seems to be on the run, it is good news to see one Bolton church that is thriving. The Bridge, formerly known as the Pentecostal Church, has taken over a former car showroom near the town centre in order to accommodate
STOLEN merchandise is invariably cheaper and more profitable than if it were obtained through an honest transaction, but at some point along the line it leads to someone losing out. Anyone caught with stolen merchandise will, in the first instance, have
I REFER to Cllr Nick Peel's letter (September 27) regarding bus services. Following the withdrawal of the 538/539 Blackburn Road/Tonge Moor Road services, the 563 Edgworth bus was subsequently re-routed via Blackburn Road. I complained about this to
WHAT'S happening to Bolton? Have the councillors gone mad? Have they forgotten that the man in the street votes them into their very lucrative employ? Leave the market alone. There have been traders there for well over a century. Once upon a time,
IT is particularly sad to hear that Bolton local authority has sanctioned the demolition of the inside of the Market Hall against the wishes of the majority of Boltonians. This building is regarded as a superb example of Victorian architecture, with
I AM saddened by the fact that my town is losing its uniqueness and individuality. Foolishly, along with thousands of Bolton's voting public, I thought the council worked on our behalf to ensure our town was run successfully. Along with 80,000 others
martial arts instructor Craig Fitzsimmons put his image on the line when he decided to ditch his work uniform - for a pink frock. The 27-year-old Thai boxing teacher donned outfit, along with a pink wig and boots for a night shift at Asda's Middlebrook
THE Vicar of Bolton has backed plans to allow children of all faiths to attend some Christian schools. Canon Michael Williams said the plans would avoid what he called the divisive segregation of faith schools which could be "tantamount to apartheid.
YEARS from now, people will still be talking about this show. Producer Marj Brayshaw has fashioned a dark, sumptuous, heartbreaking classic that mixes horror, beauty and even moments of black humour with wonderful orchestration by musical director Steven
A MAJOR fire was averted by firefighters at a housing development in Astley Bridge. Builders carrying out renovation work at the former John Holden mill in Blackburn Road were removing the old heating system when sparks started a fire in the old boiler
WANDERERS' first local derby of the season, away to Blackburn Rovers, has ben put back 24 hours to Sunday, October 22 (kick off 3pm). The match has been re-arranged after Rovers were drawn to play in Krakow in the group stage of the UEFA Cup on Thursday
Atherton LR will hope to reach the last four of the Goldline Trophy when they take on Manchester League side Prestwich Heys tonight.
FC UNITED failed to rewrite the North West Counties League record books when they fell to their first defeat of the season in dramatic fashion at Salford City. A crowd of more than 4,000 turned up at the Willows to see of the breakaway club could secure
RADCLIFFE Borough shared the spoils in an entertaining game in soggy weather at Victory Park. Former Boro striker Ciaran Kilheeney gave the home side a half-time lead after springing the offside trap and squeezing the ball under keeper Danny Hurst.
FIVE teenagers are due to appear in court today after being charged in connection with an attack which left a man with a fractured skull. The youths, aged between 13 and 17 years old, are accused of causing grievous bodily harm to 44-year-old John Graham
A MAJOR fire was averted by firefighters at a housing development in Astley Bridge. Builders carrying out renovation work at the former John Holden mill in Blackburn Road were removing the old heating system when sparks started a fire in the old boiler
