A WOULD-BE robber tried to carry out a raid on a bank — using a threatening note. The crook walked into Lloyds in Halliwell Road, Halliwell, at 2.50pm, approached a cashier and held up a note that read: “Do not raise alarm I have gun and hammer
TWO men will be sentenced for helping a fugitive who was sprung from a prison van. Marcus Hill, aged 28, of Chedworth Crescent, Little Hulton, and Michael Crossley, aged 26, of Bradford Road, Farnworth, drove wanted man Stevie McMullen from Bolton
BOLTON needs to get ready for high speed rail or risk being left on the platform, advocates of HS2 have warned. The HS2 Growth taskforce, which includes the leaders of Manchester and Trafford councils plus figures from the private sector, met at
The Price, Farnworth Little Theatre, until Saturday Arthur Miller’s The Price was I believe contemporary at the time of its first performance in 1968 and as far as I’m concerned it still is today. This play is about two brothers who come together
The final episode of the current series of Silk, starring Bolton’s Maxine Peake, will be the last ever. The BBC1 legal drama featuring stage and screen star Maxine as feisty QC Martha Costello, Rupert Penry-Jones and Neil Stuke will end with series
A RED Renault Megane has crashed southbound on St Peter's Way this morning. The incident happened at about 8am on the A666, with the car suffering significant structural damage. The road did not have to be shut and there is no evidence that
A JILTED student who “sawed” his girlfriend's neck with a kitchen knife to teach her a lesson has been cleared of attempted murder. Gary Davies, aged 26, locked Robyn Clegg-Gibson, aged 19, in her student halls bedroom before hacking a seven-centimetre
HORWICH town councillors have recommended approval for an outline planning application for 1700 homes to be built on the former Horwich loco works site. A proposal was put forward by Cllr Kevin McKeon who suggested that the plans, from developers
A TEENAGER has denied claims she made up a story about having been raped to get out of trouble at school. Preston Crown Court heard the 15-year-old told teachers and police she was attacked by Imran Khan, aged 36, in an upstairs bedroom at a house
THIS year marks a century since the start of World War One. Features writer GAYLE McBAIN speaks to one man who lost relatives in the terrifying Zeppelin raid on the town — and tells of his battle to trace his family’s history. A TRAGIC tale of
A MOVE to scrap pensions for councillors is “the wrong decision”, according to the leader of Bolton Council. The government has confirmed that new councillors will not be entitled to taxpayer-funded pensions from April 1, while existing members
BOLTON is gearing up for Sport Relief. The bi-annual charity event, which brings together sport and entertainment to support people in need across the world, officially starts today and runs until Sunday. Among those to have supported Sport
A BRAVE little girl who had a life-saving operation just weeks after she was born has become one of the youngest children in the UK to swim 400 metres. Dubbed a real-life “water-baby”, Rosanna Ogden amazed her parents when she was able to swim
THE site of a former hotel in Horwich set to house two new apartment blocks has become an “eyesore” and attracted vandals, according to angry residents. Property developer Redrow demolished Swallowfield Hotel in Chorley New Road in 2007 but has
A MUM-of-two has shimmied off more than eight stone by taking up Zumba classes — because she feared she would die young like her mum. Jo Bradley, aged 41, piled on the weight after her mother, Ann, had a sudden fatal heart attack when she was just
YOUNG mathematicians got their teeth into a tasty “pi” to celebrate National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics week. Bolton bakery Carrs also delivered some hot treats to pupils at Sharples School as part of International Pi Day.
A STUDENT is helping tackle child poverty by joining the first Children’s Commission on Poverty. Gulwali Passarlay, an Afghan political refugee who is now studying Philosophy and Politics at Manchester University, is one of just 15 young commissioners
THIS could be the scheme that helps get Bolton back on track. Julie Hilling, MP for Bolton West has met engineering bosses who are widening a rail tunnel in Yorkshire. The same method will be used on tunnels in Farnworth when Bolton’s railways
DOMESTIC violence campaigner Eve Thomas has welcomed an announcement from MP Theresa May that will boost her Eve’s Law campaign. The announcement was made as Clare’s Law was rolled out nationally — a scheme which will provide victims with information
DOUGIE Freedman finds himself in a rare position planning for tomorrow’s crunch clash with Yeovil as his training ground casualty list suddenly started to clear up. Mark Davies, Jermaine Beckford, Matt Mills and Andy Lonergan will all be included
MISFIRING Wanderers are on two strikes – and Dougie Freedman is desperate to avoid registering a third for the first time in his Reebok tenure. Even though goals have flowed relatively well this season, the Whites boss admits he has too often found
THE reconstruction of a badly injured motorcyclist’s face with a 3D printer has been hailed a “major development” by a Bolton expert. Philip Cotton is the UK’s number one teacher of 3D printing and is based at Ladybridge School, where he teaches
WHEN Stuart Webb was told he had breast cancer, it came as the “biggest shock of his life”. As a cardiac patient who had had 10 heart attacks and two strokes, it is fair to say Mr Webb had been dealt his share of health blows. But nothing could
THE mother of tragic murdered teenager Sasha Marsden has thanked a generous Bolton couple for supporting the family’s fundraising mission. To mark the anniversary of 16-year-old Sasha being killed in Blackpool in January 2013, the Marsden family
WANDERERS will continue negotiations with Southampton starlet Andy Robinson with a view to bringing him to the Reebok in a permanent transfer. Dougie Freedman has confirmed his interest in the 21-year-old, who is seen as a back-up option to ball
THOUGHTS are now turning towards the warmer months ahead. Will we be lucky enough to enjoy a glorious summer or must we endure more downpours? MELANIE WALLWORK talks to one couple who need no longer worry about the unreliable British summertime.
HIGH-flying salesman Ashraf Desai has struck out on his own selling a unique brand of contemporary furniture and works of art. Mr Desai has launched Boutiq7 in Chorley Old Road, Bolton, realising a long-held dream to run his own business. The
HOMES set to be built at the former Smithills Coaching House site are now being advertised. Potential homeowners interested in the controversial development can now register their interest. Described as “the perfect blend of new and refurbished
A MAN accused of sex trafficking and managing a brothel has appeared before magistrates. Alex Breir, aged 41, of Wolfenden Street, Halliwell, is accused of operating a brothel in Alice Street, Deane, between October, 2012 and March 16 of this year
LONG-serving Whites’ super-fan Ruth Cranshaw has been honoured for her dedication to the club. She has won the George Warburton Outstanding Service award, which was introduced in honour of the former Wanderers chairman to show appreciation of those
MATT Mills’ return for Wanderers has given Dougie Freedman food for thought at the heart of his defence – and the Scot insists he is not concerned about making tough choices as his side head for Yeovil tomorrow. Tim Ream and David Wheater played
A DRUNK woman with hepatitis C spat at a Royal Bolton Hospital security guard after she was abusive in A&E. Michelle Edwards, aged 37, became abusive to staff on March 5 while getting a bandage changed for a wound. Steve Woodman, prosecuting
JOSH Vela went headlong into a relegation scrap with Notts County yesterday with a glowing recommendation from his manager at Wanderers. Dougie Freedman has sent the combative young midfielder out to help his old Crystal Palace team-mate Shaun
WITH so many diets on the market and so much conflicting advice, losing weight can be fairly confusing. It’s hard to know who to believe, what to eat, what not to eat, whether to go to the gym or just give up and eat chocolate! Well let’s get
St Philip’s AODS present Me and My Girl At St Philip’s Parochial Hall in Bridgeman Street, Bolton Tickets are available on 01204 699535 or 07712 673957. Ticket prices vary. The show is on until Saturday, a matinee is included. IF toe-tapping music
IF there’s one thing that annoys me more than people leaving football matches before the end it’s people who buy season tickets and don’t go. Every week you hear people say there were never the number of people in the ground the club said there
