A FIRM has been appointed to create a new masterplan for Farnworth town centre. The town was put forward by Bolton Council as one of the first areas to be subject to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s Town Centre Challenge. Now, the
THE University of Bolton has this week signed a commitment to develop education in Bury — however it is not the first foray the university has made into expanding its regional ambit. In April 2016 it was announced that colleges in Bolton and Bury
JINGLE bells might still be months away but the Christmas light switch on planning is well underway. Bolton's Christmas Lights will take place on November 22 but there is no word yet on who will push the button. Last year Take Me Out host Paddy
A CHILD cyclist has been knocked down in a collision on Hough Lane, Bromley Cross. Two police vans and a police car attended the the scene, next to Eagley School Nursery. The female driver of a black BMW has been breathylsed by the police.
A DEVASTATED mother has had to endure the trauma of holding three funerals for her daughter after police kept discovering body parts they had not returned. Bolton West MP Chris Green raised the matter in Prime Minister’s Question Time on Wednesday
A 37-year-old man is fighting for his life after a rush hour crash on Crompton Way. Police are appealing for information after a man driving a red Vauxhall Astra suffered serious injuries in a collision with a blue Scania Irizar coach carrying schoolchildren
VOLUNTEERS and staff who work for a variety of Bolton charities were able to put their feet up and enjoy an away day trip to Chester. It was all thanks to Bolton based Atlantic Travel, who provided free coach to and from the Roman city, a buffet
THE Met Office has announced the names for this year's storms. This year the first storm will be ‘male’ and named Ali, while the second storm will be ‘female’ and named Bronagh, following the alternating male/female pattern established by the US
THIS is the year teenager Dominic Hardy really did reach new heights. The Bolton School pupil spent his summer trekking in The Himalayas — the world’s highest mountain range. Dominic, aged 17, of Parkham Close, Westhoughton, was one of just
CYCLING 170 miles in the wind and rain might not be to everyone's taste but for a group of 15 it was just the thing. The group from the WAVE project, aged 15 to 56 completed the Way of the Roses Coast2Coast trail from Morecambe to Bridlington to
WANDERERS have confirmed they will not be going into administration after reaching a deal to repay a loan to finance company BluMarble. The club will not be deducted points or suffer any embargo implications from the EFL as a result of events over
A MUCH loved music event is set to get even bigger as the Bolton Punx Picnic has announced it will move to a larger capacity venue for their next get together. After two years at The Alma Inn the event will move to The Churchgate pub in the town
A BOLTON car park is offering shoppers more ways to pay for their stay. Market Place, Bolton, is also hoping that the new method of payment will help speed up people exiting the car park. As well as being able to pay by cash, shoppers now have
THE University of Bolton has entered an ambitious joint commitment aiming to develop education and business for future generations in a neighbouring town. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the university’s president and vice chancellor
A CARE home has been told it needs to improve its care of elderly residents. An inspection in June found that some residents were kept waiting for their lunch for up to 40 minutes and concerns were raised that one resident had not had either a
THE Bolton Cricket League Under-18s team to play the Greater Manchester League in the final of the Lancashire Colts Trophy at Westhoughton Cricket Club on Sunday, starting at 11.30am, is: Jack Berry (Kearsley), Louis Seigne (Eagley), Joe Ball (Heaton
AN air ambulance was scrambled to Turton School after a construction worker collapsed this morning. The school's site manager Andy Morris and his staff performed CPR and managed to revive the man, who is part of the team working on the school's
THE first stage of a 830-home development has been approved. The green light has been given to Tarleton Estates Ltd to build on land west of Leigh Road South and Bee Fold Lane in Atherton. The application, which covers 31.9 hectares, includes
A WINE and cocktail bar is vowing to serve up an upmarket experience for customers. The Lamp Bar on Market Street in Atherton held a grand opening, with visitors impressed by the decor's references to the setting of BBC hit drama Peaky Blinders
MAYOR Cllr Elaine Sherrington raised a cuppa as Starbucks opened a new drive thru store in Manchester Road, Bolton. The mayor was on hand to cut the ribbon at the store on Saturday morning, where 16 jobs have been created. As well as indoor
IT’S A QUESTION lots of people have wondered – who are the couple behind the Win A Megahome competition and why have they decided to sell their Hampshire house via an online contest rather than through an estate agent? The answer, says Mark Beresford
TRIBUTES are pouring in from the football world after the sad loss of former Bolton Wanderers owner Eddie Davies CBE. Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson said the Little Lever born businessman, who helped fund the most successful period of the club
IT is 102 years since bombs fell on this street in Bolton. Around 20 bombs dropped on the Kirk Street area in the night of September 25 1916 during World War One. In this area 13 people were killed and six houses destroyed. It is remarkable
OUR gallery of photographs today shows a town that is steeped in history. Westhoughton is filled with fascinating facts and a great place to start if you want to find out more is Westhoughton Local History Society which meets twice a month on the
THIS year, our wonderful National Health Service has been celebrating its 70th anniversary. It has been a particularly emotional year for many people who have fond memories of their time spent working in the service. We have readers who can remember
DURING World War Two Bolton became home to thousands of young evacuees who were often glad to be away from the fear of bombing but sometimes homesick for everything they knew. Here we see a group having fun in Queens Park and judging by the smiles
MANY of the phrases and sayings we use today have their roots firmly entrenched in the past. In the 16th century life was tough for your ancestors here in Bolton some living in Firwood Fold. Many people got married in June because they took their
A PART time soldier stole his mother’s car and crashed it after a high speed police chase through Bolton. At Bolton Crown Court Wayne Green was spared an immediate prison sentence after Judge Gioserano heard how his regiment continue to think highly
SUNDAY saw the last competition day of the season with the Finestyle Windows and Doors handicap knockout cup finals at Darcy Lever Cricket Club. In the last game of the season, Darcy Lever C&SC A, runners-up in A Section and on home soil, beat
A GROUP of primary school pupils have had their English SATs results written off after an investigation into claims they were helped in their exams. The Standards and Testing Agency carried out the probe into the allegations against Gorsefield Primary
AFTER a summer break, the return of the Bolton Sports Federation Over-35s League saw its rejuvenated players produce 105 goals in 15 games. Divisions One and Three each saw 27 goals, Division Two had 15 goals from just three matches and there were
2018 is the year teenager Dominic Hardy lost a stone but gained an unforgettable life experience. The Bolton School pupil spent his summer trekking in The Himalayas – the world’s highest mountain range. Dominic, 17, of Parkham Close, Westhoughton
THE BISHOP of Manchester is to launch a new initiative in Horwich which is aimed at helping poor people in Africa. The Rt Rev David Walker, will be at Holy Trinity Church, on Thursday evening from at 7.30pm for the start of the Horwich and Rivington
A NEW club aiming to improve the quality of life for over 55s has launched in Breighmet. Age Well has been set up to help reduce loneliness and isolation, create new friendships, as well as encouraging older people to share their wealth of experience
BANK street is one of the main gateways into Bolton town centre, but it is a tired and sorry sight these days. Walk up from Folds Road and you’ll first see the boarded up mess of the former Dog and Partridge pub which never recovered after a car
A BOLTON businesswomen’s networking group is expanding across the North-west after launching its franchise model earlier this year. By the end of 2018, Unique Ladies Networking will have nine groups based in Manchester city centre, Stockport, Bolton
YOUNGSTERS across Bolton will be celebrating one of children's most famous and loved authors tomorrow. So don't be surprised if you see Charlie, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda or even the oompa loompas walking down the street to
DOZENS of new homes could be built on a fly-tipping blackspot. Jaga Group Developments has applied to build 30 houses on an area of land between Farnworth and Great Lever. The three and four-bedroom properties — a mix of detached and semi-detached
MORE than 100 people have received conditional job offers from Amazon as the number of people out of work continues its month on month decline. As of the end of August there were 5,780 out of work benefit claimants in Bolton, 90 fewer than last
A BATTLE for money to ensure there are enough primary school places for children has been won — but the war is not over. Education chiefs yesterday approved plans to expand popular primary schools to meet an "unprecedented" demand for places after
THE intervention of Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, into the political and business arena in his role as chairman of the left of centre Institute for Public Policy Research Think Tank reveals more about the state of the Church of England
Each week police ask readers of the Bolton News for help finding wanted suspects CHRISTOPHER KIRBY, aged 27, is wanted on recall to prison after absconding from approved premises. He has strong links to Hall i'th' Wood and Tonge Moor and was recently
IT’S wrong but I suppose we now have to accept that the security of our homes, possessions and even ourselves starts and often finishes with us. With less police officers available and explosions in calls on their time in areas like domestic abuse
POLICING cuts have hit Bolton harder than most places in Greater Manchester with the district losing more than 25 per cent of its staff since 2010. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has had its budget cut by £215 million since 2010 and a new report
TEMPEST United secured a safe passage to round two of the Lancashire FA Amateur Shield, with a comfortable 3-0 win at Burscough Richmond. Josh Melling put Tempest ahead in the 12th minute and Aaron Thorpe doubled the lead eight minutes later.
BOLTONIANS Ladies’ first match went ahead despite the weather forcing a change of venue and although they were defeated 5-2 the Bolton team are optimistic for the future. The weather prompted their opening game in the Greater Manchester Women’s
BOLTON stock car racer Lee Fairhurst aims to become world champion this weekend. He races in the BriSCA Formula One World Championship Final in Skegness on Saturday. It is the competition's biggest and most prestigious race of the season, with
