CROWDS gathered in Victoria Square for a second time today to see Bolton join with communities across the country in lighting a Remembrance Beacon. The lights signified the British people's commemoration and remembrance of the many millions who
BARRY McKay's stunner condemned Wanderers to a fourth successive home defeat and gave Swansea their first win on Bolton turf since 1980. But how did the players fare? Chief football writer Marc Iles gives his verdict. WANDERERS (4-2-3-
THERE is no access to the M66 towards Manchester from Bury following an accident involving an overturned vehicle. The entry slip to the motorway at junction 2 is closed and emergency services are in attendance. The accident at Heap Bridge has
HUNDREDS paid tribute to Britain's fallen in a Remembrance Day event held today in Farnworth. Farnworth Park was filled with rows and rows of poppies, each bearing the name of a person who died in the First World War. The day began with a procession
HUNDREDS gathered in Victoria Square to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. For the first time at a Remembrance Day service, members of the public were invited to take part in a guided "walk past" the war memorial.
AN award-winning hairdresser visited Bolton College to deliver a creative colour masterclass to hairdressing apprentices. Nikki Clifford, who runs her own salon in Chesterfield and is an expert in hair colour, transformed the hair of two volunteers
THE Three Towns Operatic Society will be performing in a relaxed cabaret setting at St Joseph’s Hall, Leigh to celebrate their 50th anniversary. They will be in concert on November 17 and 18 performing Broadway, West End, Songs from the Shows, Popular
AN exhibition about Victoria Wood is the most popular event Bury Museum has ever staged, but the comedy legend had a number of important links with Bolton too, writes Neil Brandwood. The museum’s galleries dedicated to the life and career of Victoria
AUTUMN brings some wonderful colours to the dinner table as well as the world outside. The earthy colours and flavours help to create some wonderful dishes – think wild mushrooms, fragrant squash, sweet parsnips, roasted chestnuts and juicy oranges
BOLTON slipped into the bottom three of the Championship with a defeat against Swansea City. Barry McKay’s fine first-half strike condemned Phil Parkinson’s side to their fourth successive home defeat without scoring. Sammy Ameobi went close before
WHEN it comes to choosing who should receive the annual Mum of the Year Award, Rebecca Thornhill admits that she’s not likely to be in consideration. In fact, as Mrs Wormwood in the hit musical Matilda, she’s giving the ultimate lesson in how not
Schoolchildren in Bolton made an interactive memorial from recycled plastic bottles for Remembrance Day. All the pupils at St Peter's Smithills Dean C Of E Primary School have been involved by painting their own poppy for the display. A student
CHRISTMAS and New Year are on the way… I know, shut up Chris but in reality it’s not too far off, which means a few days of us all over indulging in turkey, stuffing, chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine. Every year there are millions of people
THE Lawrence Hotel - a gem that shines at the foot of Pendle Hill. Tucked away in the town of Padiham, Lancashire, this boutique establishment stands out as a great example of what a real mix of history and tradition, accompanied by the perks of
MANY people have an idea of what a £1 million house should look like — and this is it! It is modern, stylish, spacious and private and practical for a family to enjoy and actually live in. Set in the desirable Heaton area, this seven-bedroom
Hundreds of irreplaceable photos of an elderly widower's late wife were stolen during a terrifying late night raid on his home. Bolton Crown Court heard how 79-year-old widower Robert Gledhill spotted a light on in the spare room of his home at
Here are our top five things to do in Bolton this week: Children in Need 2018 is held this Friday and Bolton will be dressing up and holding all kinds of fundraising events throughout the day from bake offs and tea parties to sponsored
