AN invasion of ladybirds hit Bolton last week with the little critters seeking somewhere to hibernate in homes all over the borough. The harlequin ladybirds are not native to the British Isles and have been flying in on warm summer winds from Asia
POLICE have released images of four men they want to speak to in connection to a 'brutal and unprovoked attack' outside a Bolton takeaway. At around 2.20am on Sunday, August 12, a 21-year-old man was stood outside Allen’s Fried Chicken on Bradshawgate
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man who was identified 16 years after his remains were discovered. Bones which were discovered on farmland in Charnock Richard, near Chorley, in July, 2002 were identified earlier this
Royal Mail is launching its annual recruitment drive for thousands of seasonal workers to help sort the Christmas post and the increasing amount of online shopping parcels. Around 23,000 jobs are available across the UK in Royal Mail and Parcelforce
POLICE attended a town centre car park to help someone in distress this afternoon. A heavy police presence was spotted in Howell Croft South, close to the Octagon Theatre multi-storey car park, at about 2.45pm. The road was closed due to the
TWO men have been arrested after a woman died in a crash in Tyldesley. The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Sunday. Police were called to reports that a Mercedes S600 car had collided with a VW Golf on Mort Lane in Tyldesley. Police and
UNION officials are still in talks with Shop Direct bosses over the future of nearly 2,000 staff after the announcement that three major sites would close. The retailer plans to move its distribution operation to the East Midlands by the mid-2020s
THE battle of the advent calendars is well and truly on, and it doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice there is something for everyone. From Jack Daniels and gin to Lego and makeup, there really is something for everyone this year. Here's
TRAFFIC lights at the Four Lane Ends junction, Over Hulton are currently out of action. Temporary lights are currently in operation but motorists are being urged to approach the junction with caution and avoid the area if possible. The lights
SPIRITED youngsters had a spooktacular time at a special Halloween-themed event for little devils. Visitors to Queens Park Cafe were surprised to find they were joined by young witches, cats, bats and other creatures. Their cackles of delight
A CHARITY has been warning dog owners conkers are highly poisonous to their pet pooches dogs if chewed and eaten. The Blue Cross adds they can also cause blockages in your pet’s stomach and have been urging residents to be aware of the dangers.
POLICE seized a quad bike as part of a special operation. Officers in Johnson Fold, Hall i’ th’ Wood, Astley Bridge and Breightmet cracked down on key areas on Sunday afternoon, highlighted by information they had received from the public.
A WOMAN in her 60s has been rushed to hospital with serious burn injuries after a house was set on fire in Leigh. Fire crews from Leigh, Hindley and Bolton were called just before 12.30am today Tuesday, October 16 to the blaze on the ground floor
A NEW budget chain – Five Pound World – could be coming to Bolton, according to reports. Trade publication The Grocer has claimed the new chain is set to take over empty Poundworld stores which closed earlier this year when the firm went into administration
THE ‘stick’ of a clean air charge to force drivers to upgrade to less polluting vehicles is not the way to address the problem, Bolton’s environment chief has warned. Cllr Nick Peel was speaking after it emerged that Greater Manchester had been
THE Apprentice star Michaela Wain has launched the company of her dreams after securing more than £250,000 vital investment. Last year, the Heaton-based mum-of-one narrowly missed out on Lord Alan Sugar's investment after being fired in series 13
ONE in five schoolchildren in the region have witnessed animal cruelty on social media. The RSPCA has found that a fifth of youngsters aged 10 to 18 in the North West have been exposed to horrific incidents of animal suffering online. The animal
IT'S not just Lord Sugar on the hunt for his next apprentice — some of the country's leading firms are too. More than 70 of the UK's top employers will begin their search in Bolton tomorrow at the National Apprenticeship Show. The event at
A POPULAR chocolatier is set to come to a town centre shopping mall, soon after a new cafe opens its doors. Hotel Chocolat will take over a unit on the first floor of the Market Place, formerly occupied by Carphone Warehouse, in early November.
JUST a few months ago Cara Novotny was studying for her degree at the University of Bolton. Shannon Raftery is still on that same Theatre Degree course, which is based at the university’s Queens Campus in Farnworth. And both young women have
1890 Kay & Company was founded over a century ago. It would go on to become the first business in what would eventually be Shop Direct. In July 2015 K&Co.com, as it became known, was shut down. 1923 Littlewoods was launched in Liverpool
CYCLIST Benjamin Peatfield helped the North West to a bronze medal at the 2018 national School Games. The Bolton rider produced a string of impressive performances despite being one of the youngest taking part in the under-16s competition. He
LOSTOCK junior golfer, Joel Berry, narrowly missed out on victory at the American Golf Junior Championship final. Playing against qualifiers from all over the United Kingdom and Ireland, the 12-year-old finished runner-up over 18 holes at Gainsborough
As a major retail firm reveals proposals to end its operations in Bolton, Seamus McDonnell looks at the effect it will have on staff. MORE than 50 jobs are at risk as a national retailer reduces its operations in Bolton. Shop Direct has revealed
Consumer watchdog Which? is warning parents to be wary of child stair gates after three different products sold by major retailers were found to be potentially unsafe. In a test of the durability of 10 best-selling stair gates, they applied the
KEN Anderson reckons he struck the best deal to land free agents Stephen Ireland and Lloyd Dyer. Wanderers have added two experienced heads to Phil Parkinson’s squad in the last few weeks to give the manager more tactical flexibility and selection
JOHN Oxley-Harrison is proving himself to be one of the top young showjumpers in the country. A succession of injuries could not prevent the Bolton youngster from producing an outstanding performance at the national junior championships. He
BOLTON WANDERERS players have swapped their footballs for wristbands and thrown their support behind a major fundraising campaign. The players are backing the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, a joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and
STAFF were found sleeping in the roof space of a Bolton town centre restaurant when enforcement officers carried out a surprise swoop. Now the owner of the restaurant — which has not been identified — will face prosecution. Inspectors
THE University of Bolton is teaming up with another Bolton "university" to ensure more people can enjoy the benefits and enjoyment of lifelong learning. Members of the Bolton University of the Third Age (U3A) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
PLANS to build 115 new homes by knocking down former university halls of residence near Bolton town centre will be discussed this week. The council’s planning committee will decide whether to give the green light to an initial proposal to demolish
As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, we asked to see your Autumn pictures. Autumn can be dream season for photographers. Rich, vibrant colours and misty mornings bring a whole different look and feel to the town. Here is a gallery
PREMIER Division table-toppers Flixton A predictably beat their B team to remain top of the Bolton Table Tennis League Premier Division. The 23-13 derby victory was assisted by nine points from Tony Worthington. In second place, with a match
THE number of athletes matched the number of medals when Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club travelled to Birmingham for the 2018 Slam Wrestling Championships. None of the young Grizzlies team returned empty-handed with five striking gold, the same number
