POLICE have released CCTV images of three men they want to trace in connection with a robbery at a phone shop in which staff were threatened.The robbery happened on Wednesday, May 9 at the EE Mobile phone shop in Bradshawgate in Leigh.Police were called
A MAN has been jailed four four years after he admitted biting his partner on the arm in a jealous rage.Bolton Crown Court heard how Daniel Butterworth, who has a lengthy criminal record, had been in a relationship with his partner for several years,
A CASH delivery driver was attacked during a town centre robbery. The 60-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment following the assault which took place on Wednesday as banks were closing for the day. The robber or robbers struck outside
TRAVELLERS settling on a football pitch in Farnworth have said they are “not doing anything wrong” as a second group arrives in the area. Bolton Council served a 24-hour eviction notice on the first families to park on the Fern Street site after
MP DAVID Crausby has backed Andy Burnham's call for a probe into Northern Rail's failures.The Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called on Transport for the North chairman John Cridland to investigate Northern Rail’s failure to meet its targets.Bolton
AFTER completing their campaign with an unusual double-header victory, outgoing Blackrod manager Iain Froggatt says the club will be in safe hands when they kick off next season.Froggatt’s side eased the fixture congestion by completing the campaign with
TURTON FC chairman Peter Gray has hit out at the West Lancashire League after the club’s reserve team had their season abruptly cut short.The Tigers’ reserve side have been forced into their summer break with four games still to be played but an announcement
TEA for tinnitus. There will be a British Tinnitus Association Tea for Tinnitus raising awareness of the condition. This will be held on Tuesday, June 5 at the Audiology department at the Royal Bolton Hospital between 10am and 3pm. People and staff can
AS the man behind the Highest Point Festival which begins tomorrow in Lancaster, Jamie Scahill appears remarkably relaxed.The new three-day event in Williamson Park brings together top rock acts such as Ocean Colour Scene, Cast and Embrace; leading DJs
MARCUS Ayton has spent the last six months fighting off the advances of an amorous dragon, and he wouldn’t have had it any other way.As Donkey in Shrek the Musical which is currently at Blackpool Opera House, he admits he’s having the time of his life.Based
AUDITIONS to find a young ‘Michael Jackson’ and other Motown singers, are being held in Manchester next month.The producers are looking for black and mixed-race boys, aged between eight and 13 with unbroken voices and under 4ft 11in to play Michael Jackson
Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds answers a few questions ahead of his band’s performance at Aintree Racecourse tomorrow night as part of the Jockey Club Live seriesWe’ve all been wondering what you’ve been up to recently?I’m just halfway through recording
IT is 80 years since Graham Greene wrote Brighton Rock but Chris Jack who stars in a new stage version of the classic novel which is heading to the Lowry next week believes that it remains as relevant as ever.The production has been commissioned by the
BRANDING and design company Arena Creative is reaping the rewards of playing a key role in helping other businesses in its home town Bolton to become major players on the national and international stage.Combining strong business and personal relationships
David Dinsmore is chairman of the News Media Association, the trade association for national, regional and local news media publishers. I HAVE always been a firm believer in the power of journalism as a force for good in our society. At its
A MOTHER has told of her pride after her 12-year-old started producing drawings and photographs despite a condition which is causing her to lose her eyesight.Elesha Worsley, from Ainsworth Lane, Tonge Moor, has suffered from congenital ocular nystagmus
GAMBLERS have attacked government plans to slash the amount people can stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to £2. One man, who often uses the machines in Bolton, said the move was "outrageous and not fair". Whitehall officials
UNITED Utilities are supporting the This is Me campaign. The campaign aims to challenge the stigma around mental health at work and break the culture of silence. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launched This is Me in Manchester on Monday. He described
LOSTOCK'S Andy Laycock put in a fine display to finish eighth in his age group at the Blackstick Blue 10k.Laycock headed to the village of Whitechapel in the Trough of Bowland for the race, so named because it is sponsored by the famous cheese-maker.The
THIS week's memories recall the Bolton Under-14s and u15s town team squad featured in last week's edition.The picture brought back memories for former town team coach, Dave Price, who fondly recalled that squad.He said: "The photo was taken
COMEDY Clerical Errors opens at the Victoria Hall tonight — and say the cast and crew it is a production 'not to be missed'.Theatre company Victoria Hall Amateur Dramatic Society had hoped to bring Georgina Reid's play to the stage last year.Dawn
ECO warriors from Eagley Junior School are waging a campaign against litter. The environmentally-aware Year Five pupils collected rubbish which was littering the streets around their school – and managed to fill seven bags! The project
THE eyes of the world will be on Windsor this weekend when Prince Harry marries American actress Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle.But what about all the other happy couples who planned their big day for the bank holiday weekend, before Harry and Meghan
I have just attended an interview for a volunteer role at a charity for older people. It is a charity that regularly appeals for volunteers in the media.When I arrived at the date and time specified by the charity, the person I came to see wasn't
A FATHER has complained after he took his son to visit his aunt in hospital and claimed they were told they could not use the disabled toilets.John Darbyshire and his 27-year-old son Ryan travelled to Royal Bolton Hospital from Lanark in Scotland to see
STEP back into the past and enjoy a traditional Victorian garden party.St Paul's Church in Astley Bridge is staging its annual event next month and this year it is recreating the days when England was known as the land for garden parties to celebrate
TOP Horwich performance this week goes to Isabella Merritt and Ella Pendlebury who, in the Greater Manchester County track and field event at Bury, took gold and silver in the final of the 1500m for under-15 girls.Coach Andy Townsend commented that Izzy
BURNDEN’S Shay Walker led a massive turnout of members at the Haigh Hall Four-Mile race.Walker was first V45 and eighth overall in a time of 25mins 5secs – first of a staggering 60 members to complete the Central Lancashire Grand Prix event.Robert Short
BOSSES at a wedding venue in Daubhill have told of their frustration as residents criticise the felling of more than 100 trees.Asad Khan, manager at the 3D Centre in Bella Street, said he understood the complaints and confirmed that the business would
The sultry heat of Arabia brought some much needed warmth to a cold winter's evening in January 1992.Families enjoyed a performance from of Ali Baba and his Magic Travels, adapted from the popular Arabian Nights folk stories.The pantomime was performed
WHAT a first game. Drama, skill and passion were all evident in Little Hulton’s first venture in the GMCL. The fact it came against an old foe in Darcy Lever added to the occasion rather than diluted it, not least since their captain, Nilesh ‘Nelly’ Patel
JIMMY Phillips could be another high-profile casualty of the impending changes at Wanderers.It is understood the academy director, Bolton man and boy, is at the end of his current contract and unsure whether he will still be with the club next season.Phillips
A MAN who styled himself as a religious leader stopped repeatedly raping a teenage girl after she told him she had dreamed God would harm him if he continued. Stephen Ojo, who claimed to be a Christian pastor, groomed and targeted the 14-year-old
