Police say they are growing "increasingly concerned" as they search for a missing 24-year-old.Greater Manchester Police have appealed on Twitter for anyone who may know the whereabouts of Scott Varley, from Horwich.He was last seen at 5:00am
BOLTON went Royal Wedding wild today, with widespread celebrations and street parties popping up on streets across the borough. The marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has seen international popularity and the festivities continued throughout
A MOCK wedding took place this afternoon to coincide with the Royal one as part of an anti-bedroom tax protest. The Bolton Against Bedroom Tax group staged a wedding between Dave Puller, aged 67 and Julia Simpkins, aged 56. The protest acted
A BMW caught fire as its owner was driving it, resulting in a temporary road closure. The black, BMW 5 series caught fire in St George's Road near Topp Way leaving the road shut for around half and hour while the emergency services dealt with the
IF you spotted a lot of people with their heads down on their phones on this sunny day Pokémon GO could be the answer. The app-based game is holding another of its community days, where players are able to catch special versions of a particular Pokémon
DAVE Myers and Si King, known across the land as The Hairy Bikers, are on a mission.The wisecracking duo who have brought the fun back into food are out to prove that you can enjoy a healthier diet.The pair have just released a new recipe book - The Hairy
THE wreckage of a burnt out car is the remains of the latest in a series of car fires in the area. A BMW was driven onto the basketball court in Barlow Park last night and is believed by residents to have been set alight by 'kids'. A dog walker
IKEA has ditched plans to build a store near Chorley amid acute uncertainty on the British high street and while retailers are being hammered with soaring costs.The Swedish flat pack furniture giant had planned to open a store on a site in Cuerden in
EMERGENCY services and celebrities are going head to head in a football match to raise money for the charity that supports those affected by the Manchester Arena attack.The emergency services team, which includes police officers, fire and ambulance crews
XPLODE Magazine is benefitting from a £2,000 investment from Bolton health bosses to improve mental health awareness among young people in the borough. The youth magazine, founded by Saeed Atcha, aged 21, is getting the funding as part of a £100,000
A MEMORIAL to the 43 boys and men who died in Kearsley's worst mining disaster will be unveiled near to the site of the colliery next month.A replica coal tub will be placed on land off Manchester Road in tribute to those who lost their lives in the
DRIVING along Trinity Street this week, I witnessed one of the most despicable acts I have ever seen.At the junction with Bradshawgate, many people will be familiar with the rough sleeper who has made his "home" outside the former Wayne Walker
THIS year's gin festival is in full swing at Bolton Town Hall where visitors have begun to try and taste their favourite tipples.Around 200 residents turned out for the opening night of the Gin Society Festival on Friday to enjoy a range of dry, fruity
CHILDREN got a n-ice surprise when they were rewarded with a tasty treat in the sunshine after finishing their SATs tests. The Year Six youngsters at St Gregory’s RC Primary School in Farnworth were greeted by a Mr Whippy ice cream van as they
BOLTON'S next mayor has spoken of her passion for helping the young people of the borough, before her inauguration next week.Cllr Elaine Sherrington says she is feeling “excited, but a little bit apprehensive” ahead of being sworn in at the town hall
BOLTON'S Matt Parkinson took a career best figures of 5-68 but could not help Lancashire as they went down to Royal London One-Day Cup champions Nottinghamshire by nine runs at Old Trafford.On the competition's opening night, the Outlaws defended
A LONDON-based property company has been ordered to pay almost £4,000 after being prosecuted for fly-tipping in Bolton.Fabco Properties Ltd was taken to court by Bolton Council for dumping unwanted appliances and materials in Edditch Grove, Tonge Fold.The
