Around a thousand people attended the biggest event in Bolton Hindu Forum’s history to celebrate the festival of Dusshera. A huge effigy of the 10-headed demon-king Ravana was burned to symbolise the destruction of evil during celebrations held
FOLLOWING a huge £500,000 refurbishment IKONIC (formerly Oscar's Bar and Nightclub) opens on Saturday. Charlie Sloth, who until very recently was a BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ, will be performing a live DJ set and South London singer Kelli-Leigh, who released
New boy Christian Doidge got Wanderers out of trouble at the New York Stadium. The former Forest Green man scored six minutes from time to cancel out Will Vaulks’ free-kick in a game of high effort but little quality. Josh Magennis missed a penalty
FOR thousands of Brits, the Costa del Sol conjures up images of beach holidays and lively nightlife. But, as I discovered, Spain also provides some serious treats for food-lovers. Our host, Devour Tours, offers a selection of award-winning food
NURSERY and reception classrooms together with a dining hall were destroyed in a fire which ripped through a primary school this afternoon. Firefighters were called to Red Lane Primary School in Breightmet at around 1.45pm to a well developed fire
WE are constantly being told we have too much fat, sugar and carbohydrate in our diets but in the UK most people also have too much salt. Salt makes your body hold on to water. If you eat too much salt, the extra water stored in your body raises
Councillor Linda Thomas is leader of Bolton Council and a national spokesperson for community wellbeing Historic underfunding of adult social care is impacting on inpatient services. Social care needs to be put on an equal footing with the NHS and
A TERRIFYING experience on a school summer camp has provided the inspiration for a former Bolton News journalist's chilling debut novel. Black Camp 21, by Bill Jones, is based on shocking true events during Christmas 1944 when a young, ordinary
ANYONE who tells you that elderly dogs are less demanding than puppies is wrong. Our 91-year-old (dog years) basset hound Harry is a quiet and placid soul. He's affectionate and well behaved. But he needs every bit as much attention as he did
THE traditions of old of the practice of ‘logging’ ahead of Bonfire Night seem like a long and distant memory. Logging was the terminology used by us fellow loggers who would strip every bit of waste from the streets of the town with everything
IT felt good under blue autumnal skies, to be crossing the Woodhead Pass for the relatively short journey to Rotherham’s Aesseal New York Stadium. It also meant we could have lunch at one of the best pit-stops, the Waggon and Horses at Langsett,
HERE is a Hallowe’en walk which takes you through the the heart of Pendle Witch country. The ups and downs of this little expedition, linking the villages of Barley and Newchurch, show why this was such a secluded area in the 17th century when
A CHEMICALS company that has its roots in Bolton and now employs 35 people in Bury says the key to its success is a common everyday chemical and its homegrown answer to 'the hottest commodity on the planet'. Titanium dioxide is the number-one selling
IT'S a match which has a special place in the hearts of Wanderers fans and next week the build-up and the euphoria of the White Horse Cup Final can be enjoyed once again as the Octagon stages the famous game at the home of The Trotters. In 1923,
EMPLOYEES at a care provider have given their bosses the thumbs up. Home Instead Senior Care, a company specialising in at-home care for older people in Bolton has been honoured with a Best Employer in Care Award. The accolade of Five Star Employer
THIS week’s recipe is a celebration of National Chocolate Week. Now in its 14th year, chocolate week aims to promote the skills and expertise that goes into producing fine chocolate and supports the independent chocolatiers and companies that work
WANDERERS salvaged a point at Rotherham thanks to Christian Doidge's late goal - but who was their star performer? There was no shortage of effort on show at the New York Stadium, even if the quality was lacking for long spells of the game. But
It’s National Arthritis Week and a time to highlight the common problem that blights many people’s lives today. ANGELA KELLY reports ARTHRITIS affects 10 million people in the UK making joints stiff, tender, inflamed and often swollen. It comes
FAIRIES and footballers have been drafted in to spread the word about flu vaccinations to children. Doctors in Bolton are trying to explain to the public how important it is to get your child vaccinated and that children do not need to have a jab
BOLTON Central Library and Museum are staging special "quiet" sessions for visitors who prefer a more gentle atmosphere. Relaxed Saturday runs on the third Saturday of each month from 9am to 10am. The hour is designed for visitors who prefer
AWARD-winning journalist and co-founder of Green & Black's chocolate company will be in Bolton for a special talk. Jo Fairley, recently voted a "Legend of Chocolate" at The Big Chocolate Show in New York, will be sharing her journey of helping
