Our readers have been reacting to the news of two foreign investors in a race to buy Bolton Wanderers Football Club. The Bolton News revealed that two serious offers have been received, one from a US consortium and another from an Asian businessman
Emergency services have been called to a "large fire" at a B&M store in York. Images circulating on social media on Saturday show smoke emanating from the area surrounding the building, which is part of the Clifton Moor retail park. The
HORWICH Music Festival will not take place next year unless volunteers come forward to take the reins. The previous committee announced they are unable to continue organising the festival and would step down. Meanwhile, a temporary sub-committee
DOZENS of candles will be lit as part of a memorial gathering to remember babies who have died. Staff from the Royal Bolton Hospital have invited families to attend a 'Wave of Light' event on Monday night. Visitors will light a candle in remembrance
Police officers at Bolton North stopped a silver Skoda in Punch Street, Deane on Friday. The driver was found to be disqualified and had no insurance on the vehicle. The vehicle was subsequently seized and the driver has been arrested and charged
LIBERAL Democrats and Labour councillors accused the Conservative group of “mocking” a motion about tampon tax. The argument was sparked following the introduction of a motion by Labour’s Cllr Debbie Newall to ask the government for clarity on
IT’S broken box office records and now audiences can enjoy “All that Jazz” right here. Adlington Music and Arts Society is bringing the smash hit musical Chicago to the stage. Joe Simmons from the theatre company said: “Ever willing, determined
Keeping the little ones entertained is never easy, but there is loads to do on your doorstep. From parent and baby swimming to tennis lessons, we've compiled a list of the best kids clubs in and around Bolton. Parent and baby swim lessons,
A THUG who barged his way into a flat and hit a man over the head with a hatchet has been jailed for 18 months. Bolton Crown Court heard how victim, Michael Perkins had been at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival on August 24 and made his way back
BOLTON’S Ryder Cup bid could be scuppered by the public inquiry into Peel’s plans — for it has been announced that it will take place after the 2026 venue may have been decided. If bidding for the prestigious golf tournament closes before the public
IT is time for youngsters to get creative for the festive season. We have launched our Design a Christmas Card competition for children to come up with their festive creations. Readers of The Bolton News will vote for their favourite designs
BOLTON South East MP Yasmin Qureshi has called for a debate in parliament to discuss how to tackle hate crime. Ms Qureshi told the House of Commons: "There has been a record number of Islamophobic hate crimes, a disproportionate number of which
FRIENDS from Bolton rubbed shoulders with the stars after securing a prime position as spectators at the royal wedding. Thousands of people lined the streets to get a glimpse of Princess Eugenie as she arrived to wed long-term partner Jack Brooksbank
STEPHEN Ireland will trust Wanderers to time his return to first-team football just right. The midfielder has started just twice in 2018 following his return from a serious double fracture in his leg whilst playing for Stoke City but is looking
YOU really do forget what it used to be like eating out surrounded by smokers, don’t you? But on a trip to a traditional area of Spain last week, it was brought home how far the UK has come in this way. Whenever we ate out, there were people lighting
WITH the man himself taking up residency on Broadway, it has left a Bruce-shaped hole in the lives of many Springsteen fans. For those pining for their live fix, the solution is at hand from this most unlikely source. Let’s face it The She Street
YOU ask for views on the proposed £7m redevelopment of the YMCA building on Deansgate. As a retired Town Planning Consultant & Urban Designer, Member of Bolton & District Civic Trust and Chairman of Horwich Heritage, here are my comments
FIRE crews had to force their way into a vehicle to stop a raging fire from spreading after thugs attempted to set a petrol tank on fire. The interior of a black Vauxhall Corsa was destroyed in what has been described as an "intentional" blaze
AFTER a miraculous escape from relegation in May, Bolton Wanderers have had a more steady time on the pitch so far this season. The club made a promising start in August, welcoming West Bromwich Albion to the Championship with an impressive 2-1
TWO foreign investors have been pitched against each other in a race to buy Bolton Wanderers Football Club for £30million. Owner Ken Anderson claims he has received two serious offers, one from a US consortium and another from an Asian businessman
IT is perhaps fitting that Noel Fitzpatrick will be taking to the stage of the Manchester Arena the day after U2 play the venue for there is undoubtedly something of the rock star about the TV Supervet. His show on Channel 4 is the station’
THERE was an excellent letter in Tuesday's Bolton News from a reader in which he lamented the disturbing impact of verbal abuse by fans at Wanderers games. Of course there is nothing new with swearing at football, it has been going on in some form
Wanderers fan Margaret Casey recalls happy memories of a meeting with former Wanderers owner Eddie Davies and says why all supporters should be grateful to him I WOULD like to tell you about my personal memory of Eddie Davies. We went to watch
March 20 2018 Bolton Wanderers published their 2017 accounts, which revealed debts of £22 million - hugely reduced due to Eddie Davies’ decision to write off £189 million - but still a major burden. August 30 2018 As action on the pitch
PAWEL Olkowski has revealed how his move to Bolton nearly collapsed in the summer. Speaking in an interview with the Polish press after his recall to the international side, the Wanderers defender claims he was on the verge of rejecting a move to
STEPHEN Ireland is eager to make up for lost time after landing at Wanderers. The former Stoke City midfielder lost nearly two years of his career to a badly broken leg but feels a move out of the Premier League comfort zone could be exactly what
FORMER Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside presented a radical idea for a two-tier Premier League a decade ago in order to create a more even spread of television and sponsorship revenues. Gartside appeared to be doing little more than hypothesising
