MORE than 100 people gathered today to release balloons in memory of the four children who died in a house fire in Walkden last year. The event was held in St Mary's Park not far from Jackson Street where Demi Pearson, aged 15, Brandon Pearson,
A MAN who admits petrol bombing a house in the dead of night which left four children dead told a jury he did not intend to hurt anyone. High on cocaine and alcohol, Zak Bolland, 23, said it was his co-accused David Worrall, 25, who first suggested
THE FUTURE of rail is digital, says Network Rail.Yesterday they launched the Digital Railway Strategy, committing to ensuring all new trains and signalling are digital or digital ready from 2019.The first digitally controlled intercity railway with be
THE introduction of metro mayors has been a success for the North and devolution should be rolled out to other areas, according to a report.The Working Together: Devolution in the Northern Powerhouse report, by Lord Jim O’Neill, vice-chairman of the Northern
AGATHA Christie’ A Murder is Announced will thrill audiences later this month.Fans of the novelist famed for her murder mysteries will see the play brought to the stage by St Vincent's ADS.An announcement in the local paper states the time and place
VACCINATIONS are being offered to children in Horwich after a Hepatitis A scare at a primary school.Horwich Parish CE Primary School children in Reception are being given vaccinations after a pupil contracted the virus.Public Health England said they
PEOPLE jumped on board the Google bus in their drive for success as it pulled into town.The special bus is travelling round ensuring they are equipped with the rights skills for today's digital world.The Google Digital Garage bus stopped at Bolton
THE property billionaire behind the controversial Hulton Park development and his family have been named the fourth richest in the North West, it has been revealed. Bury born John Whittaker and his family are in the North West top five of The Sunday
FULL service on the trains will not return until December it has been revealed. The electrification upgrades to the Bolton lines have caused disruption and the project has been delayed by two years. In a letter to the Greater Manchester Mayor
A LARGE mesh swing and a children's tricycle were set alight last night. The swing was on fire and dripping plastic onto the rubber floor of the playground in Tonge Park when firefighters arrive at about 7.30pm last night. The crew used a Scotty Pack
A SUMMER of major change could be on the cards at Wanderers, with contract decisions currently being made on 22 first team and development squad players. First team regulars like David Wheater, Ben Alnwick, Sammy Ameobi and Mark Beevers are among
DAISY Hill are looking forward to a historic league derby clash with close neighbours Westhoughton at home tomorrow.The two clubs, who are less than a mile away from each other, have not met in a league game, when they were both in the same division on
FIGURES showing an apparent one million rise in child poverty have been questioned due to the way the issue is measured. A report on research commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) revealed that the number of children classed as being
COMMUNITY leaders involved in Bolton Hindu Forum’s latest charity push have appealed for more support.Anyone can donate to the drive, with gifts of food and clothes set to be distributed to homeless and needy people.A spokesman said: “Thank you to everyone
A PHARMACIST has been compensated £15,000 after her two dentists failed to identify and treat her tooth decay.Eleanor Sidlow, from Horwich, was awarded the money from Peter Moss, formerly of Moss Dental Care in Bolton, and Peter Gould, of Cripps Dental
A SCOOTER ride out will take place the weekend before the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing. Scooterists from across the region have been invited to join the Manchester Memorial Ride to lay flowers outside the Arena and pay their respects
MARTIN McMulkin (Bolton TUC) berates the "wider public" saying that we should be ashamed at the alleged increase in child poverty in the UK. He also blames politicians. I cannot speak for the politicians, but recent elections indicate that the
A TALENTED cast of young thespians took audiences back to the 1980s when they staged Alan Ayckbourn's A Small Family Business.Students at Bolton Sixth Form College performed the play, directed by Gemma Cooper, teacher of performing arts,over two nights.Nicola
INDIE-rockers The Jade Assembly will be back in their hometown to stage their biggest gig to date. The Bolton four piece band will be performing at the Macron Stadium alongside 'high profile' bands for a charity concert in support of the Greater
PUT the kettle on and host a royal afternoon tea part to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle and help change children’s lives. Barnardo’s is asking people to raise money to transform young people’s lives while enjoying the
A FARNWORTH pensioner has thanked The Bolton News after winning a battle to receive a refund on a £3,200 TV.Fred Pollitt, aged 93, of Lupin Avenue, Farnworth, bought the BeoVision Horizon set from Bang & Olufsen in Ramsbottom at the end of March, but
AN EX-SOLICITOR who decided to change his life and start up football coaching has been rewarded with a special ‘Hero’ award.Rick Law, who runs the Shooting Stars Football Academy, was given the accolade for going the extra mile to “make children smile
FARNWORTH and Kearsley Foodbank is to benefit from a partnership with a nearby Asda store.The supermarket’s Farnworth and Burnden Park branch is to hold a food drive to collect key supplies.It is part of the three-year Asda Fight Hunger Create Change
A NURSE from Bolton Hospice is taking over the charity's Twitter account next Thursday. The takeover is part of Dying Matters Awareness Week. Lisa Tate, sister on the inpatient unit at the hospice will provide an inside look at her role for a full
THE chairman of 96.5 Bolton FM, Andrew Dickson has been invited to Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Garden Party.He said: "I am really thrilled to receive the invite and very much looking forward to being inside Buckingham Palace, visiting the
A SINGER who won the TV show ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ will return to the stage for a special charity show.Paul Sutton, who lives in Horwich, will be making his comeback on the show after winning the Christmas special in 2000 as Ronan Keating.The event is
FURTHER fears about a potential collapse at an industrial estate have been voiced after the Coal Authority confirmed the presence of mine shafts under the site.Members of Blackrod Town Council have been looking into the issue at the Scot Lane industrial
JOE Leeming took a remarkable five wickets in five balls – all clean bowled –for Daisy Hill in the Bolton League's Birtwistle Cup competition for second teams.The 16-year-old spin bowler produced his remarkable over to roll out Blackrod for just 48
LABOUR faces a challenging year after its grip on power at the town hall was significantly weakened following last week’s local election. The result has left the controlling group with an effective majority of just one after opposition parties
A CAMPAIGN group fighting against a Ryder Cup golf course development is taking its battle to the Prime Minister.Hulton Estate Area Residents Together (HEART) have been protesting against Peel's plan to build the course and 1,036 homes since they
ANTONEE Robinson admits he could be up for grabs on loan again next season despite showing rapid improvement at Wanderers.The Everton defender returned to Goodison Park this week after a successful spell at Bolton, which culminated in last weekend’s dramatic
WANDERERS found themselves part of a very exclusive club this season, as for the first time ever, ALL clubs promoted in the Football League survived relegation.Huddersfield Town confirmed their place in the Premier League on Wednesday night with a draw
