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  • Ring and Ride and school bus fares increase

    TRANSPORT for Greater Manchester has announced a price increase for users of Local Link, Ring and Ride and school bus services.The new fares for Ring and Ride and Local Link come into effect on June 1, while the school bus price increases begin in September

  • Murder investigation after body found

    A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Hindley.Shortly after 1pm yesterday officers were called to an address on Atherton Road, Hindley following a report of the concern for the welfare of a man. They found the body of

  • VIDEO: A birds eye view of Bolton town hall

    These amazing videos and pictures of Bolton town hall were captured by Camera Club member Nazim Malji. You can see more of Nazim's videos on the Skyeyemedia channel on YouTube. You can join the Camera Club at our Facebook page: facebook. com

  • CCTV released of alleged shoplifter in Bolton store

    A SHOP worker has released CCTV images of a suspected shoplifter who allegedly took a number of items then climbed into a car waiting outside. Munir Patel, who works at family-owned Kismat Foods, has claimed that a woman entered the store in Elgin

  • Drug driver flipped Audi in four car pile up

    AN AUDI driver flipped his car onto its roof after colliding with two parked vehicles in Westhoughton on Sunday. Police investigating the man have confirmed he was unlicensed, had no insurance and failed a subsequent roadside drugs test. The

  • Charity champion Elizabeth Oakes is retiring from role

    IF a young Elizabeth Oakes had her way she would have been a policewoman serving with Greater Manchester Police.That would have been a great loss to not only several well-known charities but also to the many individuals who have benefitted from her raising

  • Ross County player brands ex-Bolton boss Coyle "hopeless"

    FORMER Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has been heavily criticised for a “cakes and Irn Bru” approach to training during a short stint as manager of Ross County. Midfielder Michael Gardyne has laid into the ex-Bolton striker, who took charge of the Dingwall

  • Delays on M60 and M61 expected as workers carry out repairs

    DRIVERS have been warned to expect delays because of lane closures on the motorways. There is one lane closed on the M60 anti-clockwise between junction 15 and 13 as well as on the M61 southbound after junction one. Reminder - #M60 anti-clockwise

  • Claim the Tories are tackling poverty is a sick joke

    CONSERVATIVE councillor Martin Cox commented on the increase in child poverty in an article on May 11.There seems to be some confusion about just what poverty is. There can be no confusion that the number of children classed as being in poverty has increased

  • Charity champion Elizabeth Oakes is retiring from role

    IF a young Elizabeth Oakes had her way she would have been a policewoman serving with Greater Manchester Police.That would have been a great loss to not only several well-known charities but also to the many individuals who have benefitted from her raising

  • Teen's marathon challenge for Sea Cadets

    AN adventurous teenager from Bolton will run a half marathon to raise funds for the Sea Cadets. Along with fellow former cadet Jordan Connor, they hope to finish the Great Manchester Run in less than two hours and 45 minutes to boost funds for

  • Top doctor honoured for his contribution to health

    AS the NHS celebrates its 70th birthday and many look on in worry about its future a doctor from Lostock is being honoured for his contributions to the service. Dr Krishna Korlipara, aged 79, is being celebrated as a ‘migrant architect’ of the NHS by

  • Centre stage for bride and bridegroom at theatre

    BRIDE Silpa Pankhania and her groom Sandip Gohil were not only rightly centre of attention on their big day — they also took centre stage. The beautiful bride and her handsome groom were literally the leading man and lady as they celebrated their

  • Kind Lilah Gordon has hair cut off for charity

    MORE than £500 has been raised by a kind-hearted five-year-old girl from Darcy Lever, who sacrificed her blonde hair to benefit others. Lilah Gordon had 12 inches of her long hair cut off to raise money for The Little Princess Trust, a charity

  • Government praise for Bolton Council

    EDUCATION bosses have been praised for meeting a vital deadline for children with special educational needs.The department for education has written to the council confirming that they have successfully completed transfers to new Education Health and

  • Councillor who made history reflects on her time in politics

    AS local politicians take their seats in the historic Council Chamber following the local election, one familiar face will be missing.Lynda Byrne made the decision to step down as councillor after serving the people of Bolton for 24 years.Mrs Byrne decided

  • Sixth-formers debate the issues of the day — in French

    SIXTH form students proved the had the je ne sais quoi quality when they took part in an international debtae.Bolton School girls Caroline Blair and Maya Drummond reached the National Final of the Joutes Oratoires Lycéennes, a French-language debate competition.The

  • Owners turn to internet when their pets fall ill

    Three quarters of people immediately turn to the internet for answers when their pet is unwell according to new research from White Cross Vets in Walkden and Asda Money. More than 650 cat and dog owners participated in the survey, which revealed that

  • Jack Cullen says he wants to fight Bolton rival Jack Flatley now

    JACK Cullen says he is ready to fight fellow Boltonian Jack Flatley now.The middleweights have been making a name for themselves since turning professional, both winning on the same bill in Manchester last week.With each victory they have seemed increasingly

  • Wheater makes Parky plea at Wanderers

    DAVID Wheater has urged the Wanderers hierarchy to keep faith with Phil Parkinson next season.Since Championship status was secured there has been no confirmation from within the Macron that Parkinson will be given the green light to lead a third campaign.The