A PATIENT was air lifted to hospital after an incident in Halliwell on Tuesday evening. Paramedics and ambulance staff turned out to Battenberg Road shortly before 7pm on Tuesday. Residents and staff at nearby shops reported seeing the air
WANDERERS fans never got close to seeing Stephen Darby in full flow, unlike their counterparts over the hills at Valley Parade. The Liverpudlian arrived from Bradford City on a free transfer with the club shackled heavily by a transfer embargo.
STEP into a Bolton bookshop this week and you will be transported to the sights of the wildlife of Africa and Asia. Travel photographer Brian White who has spent the past 30 years exploring the world and capturing incredible moments from his journeys
PASSENGERS on board a flight to Manchester Airport experienced a delay of 25 hours as a result of a technical fault. The aeroplane had travelled more than 1,400 miles from New York City before the technical issue caused the pilot to about-turn.
HUNDREDS of messages of love and support have been shared following Stephen Darby’s announcement that he has retired from football with immediate effect after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Bolton News readers, fans and friends have
A new travel shop is set to open at Middlebrook shopping centre. An opening date has not yet been confirmed but a spokeswoman for Middlebrook said they believe the new Thomas Cook store will be open to the public some time in October. It comes
MORE than 60 per cent of work capability assessments are overturned at appeal. A Bolton MP asked the government about these assessments and was told only 39 per cent of decisions were upheld. David Crausby. MP for Bolton North East said: “I frequently
CLEANERS, caters and porters at Royal Bolton Hospital have voted in favour of taking industrial action over pay. Some of the lowest paid staff at the hospital are not directly employed by the trust and have missed out on a £2,000 pay rise awarded
POLICE officers had to step in and help a pedestrian after he became lost on the motorway on his way to an interview. The prospective employee was spotted walking on the M60 after taking a wrong turn. Officers at Greater Manchester Police's
From interactive robots to unicorns that poo glittery slime, Amazon has unveiled its list of top 10 Christmas toys for 2018. The retailer says everything from Paw Patrol trucks and Harry Potter Lego to Strictly Come Dancing board games and everything
A NEW 5k race set up to raise funds for the restoration of Rivington Terraced Gardens will take place on Saturday. All proceeds from the run will be donated to Rivington Heritage Trust who are restoring the gardens with the aid of the Heritage Lottery
GOING to church, buying a second home or using a relative’s address are some of the tactics used by parents to get their child into a good school, a report has revealed. Almost a third of professional parents said they know someone who has used
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? is returning for a new series with Jeremy Clarkson in the hosting seat – and the programme’s producers are on the lookout for contestants. The popular ITV game show was revived for a string of anniversary specials
FOUR people have been arrested after an armed robbery which left a postmaster in hospital. Police were called to reports of the incident at Castle Hill Post Office, in Tonge Moor Road, shortly before 3.05pm on Tuesday, September 11. Two men
DRIVERS were warned against rubbernecking by police who were dealing with an incident on the A666 this morning. Delays were experienced on the northbound carriageway of the A666 near Kearsley Island due to a broken down vehicle. Police closed
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves. It causes weakness that gets worse over time. It's always fatal and can significantly shorten life expectancy, but some people live with it for many years. There
THIEVES targeted a bakery shop in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to The Bakery on the Lane, in Ainsworth Lane, Tonge Moor, shortly after 3.25am this morning to a report of a burglary. Unknown offenders gained entry to the
RESIDENTS are being invited to contribute to the creation of a plan that could shape the future of their village. Over Hulton Neighbourhood Forum is developing a neighbourhood plan which it hopes will ultimately be accepted by Bolton Council and
A RECRUITMENT fair is being held to find the best workforce for Bolton’s changing healthcare. As the health sector merges with the council’s social care provision new opportunities for work are emerging. Next month the fair will offer visitors
It’s National Eczema Week this week and a time to highlight the painful skin condition that affects up to 15 million people in the UK. Here, ANGELA KELLY talks to one sufferer ECZEMA is very influential in the life of Bolton businesswoman Nicola
THE Professional Footballers’ Association has praised Stephen Darby’s “bravery and dignity” in the face of his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease. Matthew Buck, director of player management at the PFA and Darby’s representative since the age
German discount supermarket Aldi has unveiled a stylish new kitchenware range which looks remarkably similar to luxury French cookware brand, Le Creuset. Although the Le Creuset range is much loved by foodies, their signature cast iron kitchenware
Global drinks giant Coca-Cola may be ‘thinking’ of entering the cannabis market with a ‘wellness beverage’ but Love Hemp Water has already beaten them to it. Love Hemp Water launched its cannabidiol (CBD) infused drink earlier this year. The
BOLTON Wanderers defender Stephen Darby has been forced to retire from football after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The Liverpool-born 29-year-old defender confirmed the news in an official statement this morning. Darby - who
These shocking images capture three people sparked out on a public bench in broad daylight after apparently taking the zombie drug 'Spice'. The two men and a woman lie unconscious on the seat and the ground below as pedestrians, including schoolchildren
MOTORISTS are facing delays on the M60 as a result of a broken down vehicle. The incident has led to two lanes being closed between junction 13 for Worsley and junction 15 for the Swinton Interchange, resulting in lengthy queues. Drivers are
IN 2014, UKIP fielded its first candidates in a Bolton borough election having only previously contested Horwich by-elections and general elections. That year, Diane Parkinson unseated senior Conservative Andy Morgan in Hulton while Paul Richardson
WINDS of up to 80mph will hit parts of the UK as remnants of Storm Helene sweep out. A spell of windy weather on the way has prompted the Met Office to issue a warning for wind across Northern Ireland, Scotland, the north of England and Wales on
A MAN has been charged after a collision which left a teenager requiring surgery to save his leg. At about 7.25pm on Sunday, police were called to a collision involving a silver Audi S3 Quattro and a pedestrian outside Kebab King on Manchester
On Saturday, Nigel Farage will speak at the “Save Brexit” rally organised by Leave Means Leave. He will be joined by former Brexit Secretary David Davis and Labour MP Kate Hoey where the group will launch the “chuck Chequers” campaign. Mr Davis
MOTORBIKE racer Andy Guy is on track for a championship double this season. The Bolton rider has already wrapped up the Formula 600 Ace Of Aintree title with a round to spare and is leading his class in the Thundersport GB series. The Aintree
YOUNG golfer Jack Bryan will be trying to reign in Spain after winning through to the final of a European competition. The Bolton Old Links player earned a place in the 26th European Junior Open by winning a qualifying round at Reddish Vale Golf
THREE local men have helped Lancashire become national over-60s county cricket champions. John Sharples, Mike Davies and Glen Bullock played a big part in the Red Rose side's first win the competition. Lancashire won 13 out of 14 games, culminating
BRADSHAW wrapped up the Bolton League summer by beating Atherton to claim the Peter Stafford Trophy on Saturday, with vice captain Jordan Mason hailing a triumph for team spirit. The Rigby’s side joined Walkden (Premiership), Little Lever (Association
HOSPITAL staff hoping for a pay rise have rejected a “derisory” offer of two per cent. Some of the lowest paid staff in the hospital employed as cleaners, porters and caterers have missed out on an NHS pay rise because they are employed by a subsidiary
A “FUTURE paralympian” with extremely rare disorders has been awarded a Disabled Achievement Award on her ninth birthday. Isabelle Hibbert was presented with the award on Friday at the Bolton Active Sport Awards, which celebrates the sporting heroes
IF I may reply to Iain Camick’s letter We can't change vote (Letters, September 15) He refers to a leaflet sent out by the Government to every household at a cost to the taxpayer of about £9 million, part of which put the case for remaining in the
ERIC Hyland says we have been misled into voting to leave Europe. In fact, we were misled in 1973,when we was asked to vote for a common market. If we had been told then that we would have to pay the EU billions of pounds every year and have
THE Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Elaine Sherrington, will be swapping the town hall for a tropical island on Friday. Cllr Sherrington has been invited by Bolton FM to take part in its version of Desert Island Discs. The radio station’s chairman, Andrew
AN applicant is hoping to get the go-ahead to create two new flats above a town centre computer shop. Plans to create the first floor apartments over Metsys Computers, in Market Street, Farnworth, have been lodged with Bolton Council planning chiefs
INVESTIGATORS have quashed fears that a landslide which happened at a Harwood quarry in summer could cause danger to residents. The incident in June at the Booth Ventures Quarry, in Brookfold Lane, led to the landfill quarry halting operations
A SOLICITORS firm has applied to convert a terraced house into a new office. Auburn Legal Ltd is seeking permission for a change of use in relation to a property in Auburn Street, Daubhill. A document submitted to Bolton Council planning chiefs
YOUNG citizens of the world have been recognised for widening their horizons. Sharples School has been awarded the British Council's prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom, giving
AFTER finishing a close second in the Under-14s Lancashire County Golf Championship last year aged just 12, Sean Dobson went one better by claiming the title at the second attempt. He was pipped on a card play-off 12 months ago by Jack Wallbank,
NIGEL FARAGE will join other leading Brexiteers kicking off a series of rallies at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday. Ahead of his speech at the Leave Means Leave event, Mr Farage tells JOSEPH TIMAN what he believes the people of Bolton
PHIL Parkinson is pleased with what he has seen from new signing Christian Doidge despite a fruitless Wanderers debut against QPR at the weekend. The former Forest Green striker was praised for his work-rate after making his first appearance as
PHIL Parkinson has had plenty on his mind of late at Wanderers but Saturday’s defeat against QPR presented him with an unexpected and wholly unwelcome surprise. Ankle ligament damage sustained by Sammy Ameobi, likely to keep the winger side-lined
