KEN Anderson claims the company responsible for placing Bolton Wanderers into administration will “live to regret” the decision. It has emerged tonight via The Bolton News that BluMarble has appointed insolvency practitioners Quantuma to recover
THE whiff of burnt toast of a morning might not raise alarm bells. But when it’s coming from a Warburtons bakery then it might be an idea to alert someone. That was the case at the Bolton firm’s Newcastle factory this morning after a fire in
FORMER Bolton School pupil Ralf Little is wowing audiences in his latest stage role. He is starring in the domestic drama, God of Carnage, at the Theatre Royal in Bath - and gaining rave reviews. It is yet another success for Ralf, who left Bolton
BOLTON Wanderers could be set to slip into administration this morning aftet last-ditch talks to pay-off a loan debt of nearly £5million fail to bear fruit. The Bolton News understands an administrator has been appointed by finance company BluMarble
TWO determined women have lost ten stone between them and gained the title of Little Lever’s Slimming World Women of the Year. Mrs Amy Wunderley, of Little Lever, and Mrs Natasha Tracey, of Radcliffe, are both members of the Mytham slimming group
A DAD was shot in the abdomen by intruders who confronted him outside his bedroom, a court heard. The force of the shotgun blast propelled dad-of-two John Louden back into his bedroom, where he quickly shut and locked the door before crawling onto
There was a heated reaction when a local school introduced unisex toilets for pupils. Little Lever School introduced a row of standalone toilets in an open area for use by boys and girls at lunchtimes after dinner arrangements were changed at the
CONNOR Hall thought he had capped off his league debut with a goal for Accrington on Saturday. The Wanderers youngster, on loan at the League One club, came off the bench and hit the post with nine minutes to go in Accy’s 1-1 draw with Burton Albion
THE fire service in Manchester has a new man in charge. Jim Wallace is the new Chief Fire Officer, replacing Peter O’Reilly who retired this year. Mr Wallace is taking over at a time of change as the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
THESE past few weeks, I have noticed a growing number of people with coughs and colds and the occasional man flu sufferer in there too. The common cold and most coughs are caused by viruses, so your GP won’t want to prescribe any anti-biotics as they
POLICE have appealed for help in the search for a 20-year-old woman missing for five days. Kayleigh Murray, from Little Hulton was last seen at her home address on Kenyon Way at around 5.30pm on Wednesday, September 5. She is described as being
BOLTON Council's chief executive has hailed a Farnworth youth club as 'an inspiration' following a visit to their base. Tony Oakman visited Zac's Youth Bar, in Market Street, this week to learn more about the work the charity does with youngsters
EVERY day 18 people take their own lives and World Suicide Prevention Day (today) aims to reduce that number. Suicide is the biggest killer of men aged 20-49 in the UK and a local NHS trust has produced a series of videos sharing experiences with
INSTEAD of spending the autumn 'listening to more political speeches' one Bolton MP will spend next week touring his constituency. David Crausby MP for Bolton North East will hold six meetings to learn about the issues that matter to his constituency
RUSH hour commuters faced delays of up to two hours this morning, after a man fell 30ft from a bridge onto the M61 carriageway. Police closed the motorway in both directions after a man fell from the bridge onto the road below, at 9.30am, near
POLICE have made an arrest after a woman narrowly avoided being shot at her home in Daubhill. Officers arrested a 52-year-old woman on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, in relation to the incident, which saw the street locked down on Friday
THE NUMBER of takeaways, sandwich shops and mobile caterers getting the lowest hygiene rating in Bolton has risen since last year. In November 2017, there were just five eateries slapped with a zero-rating by the Food Standards Agency but the number
WITH all the games in the Bolton Cricket League first and second-team divisions being called off on Saturday's final league day of the season it means there are no changes to the league tables. The final tables confirm Walkden as runaway champions
ADLINGTON captain Simon Trim is hoping some of the club’s second-team promotion winners may be able to step up into the first team next summer and help consolidate their position in the Premiership. The Huyton Road club are basking in the glory
THERE were plenty of happy faces as youngsters started school for the first time. As the summer holiday officially comes to an end with all schools open today, among those going back will be hundreds of new starters looking forward to their first
A FORMER dentist’s surgery could be converted into bedsits. A planning application seeking permission to change the use of the building, in Bolton Road, Farnworth, has been submitted to Bolton Council. If approved, it would become a house of
Bolton takeaways, sandwich shops and mobile caterers with a food hygiene rating of 5 (according to the Food Standards Agency website on Sep 6) The Place To Eat, Bolton As Good As It Gets, Bolton John's Ices (R780 LVV), Bolton Imaans
Bolton takeaways, sandwich shops and mobile caterers with a food hygiene rating of 4 (according to the Food Standards Agency website on Sep 6) Mr Cool (R344 AJW), Bolton Mr Cool (X783 ARY), Bolton Super Whippy (V401 KOA), Bolton
Bolton takeaways, sandwich shops and mobile caterers with a food hygiene rating of 3 (according to the Food Standards Agency website on Sep 6) Mr Cool (J99 KON), Farnworth King Ice (T722 HJW), Bolton Hirah Ices K335 AOJ, Farnworth
Bolton takeaways, sandwich shops and mobile caterers with a food hygiene rating of 2 and their last inspection date (according to the Food Standards Agency website on Sep 6) Little Italy, Bolton (July 2018) Taste of China, Bolton (July 2018
Bolton takeaways, sandwich shops and mobile caterers with a food hygiene rating of 1 and their last inspection date (according to the Food Standards Agency website on Sep 6) Mr Softy (P403 FBU), Bolton (June 2018) The Butty Box, Bolton (January
A BOLTON organisation that offers business support and marketing to scores of local companies of all sizes is expanding its own services. Thebestofbolton is part of a national franchise and has been run by husband and wife David and Gaynor Ramsden
EIGHT of Bolton takeaways are failing to cut the mustard after being given the worst possible rating for their food hygiene by industry inspectors. The majority of the borough's 455 takeaways, sandwich shops and mobile caterers received a rating
The Food Hygiene Rating scheme, run in partnership with local authorities, gives businesses a rating from five to zero to help consumers make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food. Ratings are worked out by environmental health
AMIR Khan says his number-one choice for his next fight is Manny Pacquiao after beating Samuel Vargas with a unanimous points decision in Birmingham. While the 12-rounder on Saturday was arguably tougher than the Bolton welterweight anticipated,
Head for the hills in Ramsbottom GET your wellies packed and your glitter ready for the last festival of the season, right on the Bolton doorstep. The fun starts on Friday afternoon and carries on right through until Sunday night with a performance
BOLTON’S UKIP chief has urged town hall bosses to act over an “eyesore” vacant supermarket after accusing them of failing in their responsibilities for its upkeep. Cllr Sean Hornby has branded the council-owned former Tesco site, in Little Lever
CHAN Parmar is a great believer in bringing people together “to promote peace, harmony and understanding”. It is something he has always done in a gentle way since he first came to Bolton from India 50 years ago. And it is definitely something
THE moustache went a long time ago – but people still recognise Tony Caldwell and ask about one incredible feat. Thirty-five years ago to the day, just 4,375 people gathered at Burnden Park to witness the electrician – still a part-timer – bury
JOSH Magennis could be out for up to a fortnight after picking up a calf injury on international duty with Northern Ireland. The striker pulled out of Michael O’Neil’s squad on the eve of Saturday’s 2-1 Nations League defeat to Bosnia and will
