AMAZON's MAN3 fulfilment centre is one of 17 across the UK It is the newest one and the most technologically advanced site for the company in the whole of Europe. This is thanks to the large amount of automation which has been built into the
An animal rights charity has slammed ITV's "I'm a Celebrity...' following Emily Atack's Bushtucker Trial which they claimed involved the "bullying" of snakes. The Inbetweener's star took on 'The Viper Pit' during Monday night's show (19/11) during
Love it or loathe it, Black Friday entices millions across the globe to part with their hard-earned cash. While plenty of stores have Black Friday sales, Amazon still has the crown. The web giant’s warehouse in Over Hulton is busy sorting millions
A PROMINENT Labour councillor has resigned suddenly from the party. Cllr Debbie Newall handed in her resignation on Monday evening following a meeting of the council cabinet. Following her departure Cllr Newall, who will continue as an independent
TWO rival gang members have been jailed for their part in a large fight which saw a man shot in a Bolton street. Michael Berkley , aged 34, of The Parklands, Radcliffe, and Ammar Akbar, 37, of Castle Street, Bolton have both been jailed at Bolton
A BOLTON MP has joined the Home Affairs Select Committee. Chris Green, Conservative MP for Bolton West, has joined the committee of 11MPs who scrutinise the work of the Home Office. The department is lead by Sajid Javid MP the home secretary
WE had three flavours prepared for us when we called in to test the new shakes – strawberry shortcake (containing raspberry flavoured vodka), Nutella Nightcap (with some baileys for good measure), and banana bomb (featuring rum), writes Matthew Lanceley
IT is approaching that time of year again when we all start to think about Christmas preparations. If the cost of buying presents for loved ones is not scary enough, then it can be even more daunting thinking about forking out for a new Christmas
There have been numerous letters to the editor in recent times expressing negative views about Bolton and I would like to point to an event recently in which the town can take great pride. On Saturday last we were privileged to attend a performance
A BOLTON woman who set up an online platform involving hundreds of companies is inviting local businesses to help celebrate Lancashire Day this month. Lisa Edge, who went to Bolton College and worked for local companies before moving to Darwen,
A SPECIAL Remembrance Day tribute was held at at the headstone of a Bolton-born soldier buried in Flanders, Belgium. Private Harry Haslam died aged 19 as a prisoner of war while serving in the First World War and is buried in Ronse. The service
A MEMORIAL service was held in Heaton Cemetery as members of Bolton's Ukrainian community remembered one of the darkest moments in the nation's history. Ukrainian Catholic priests, MPs and other civic dignitaries attended the ceremony which marked
A CONVENIENCE store will be allowed to sell alcohol until late in the evening despite a neighbour’s claims of noise disruption and drug dealing. Kenneth Hogan, who lives next door to Niha’s Mini Mart, in Blackrod - also known as J & S Convenience
A dog owner in Halliwell is asking for help to find her lost chihuahua. Fred went missing from Amy Oldham’s home on Arnold Street, on Tuesday November 13. He is sandy coloured and has a distinctive tattoo in his left ear, done when he was neutered
THE Octagon's smash hit of the summer has driven off with a top award. Summer Holiday was named as the Best Production at the Northern Soul Award 2018. The award ceremony celebrates and recognises cultural and entrepreneurial excellence in the
FIVE rescue cats have died in a cattery fire. Jinny, Winnie, Ramah, Wendy and Boston perished in the blaze on Boston Grove in Leigh at around 8.25am, on Monday November 19. The cattery belonged to a woman, who volunteers as a cat foster carer
A SCHOOLBOY'S heartfelt letter to I'm A Celebrity contestant Anne Hegerty about their shared experience of autism has received thousands of shares online. Joseph Hughes, 11, from Preston, was diagnosed with autism at the age of five. According
VISITORS to the town centre can be shaken – and stirred – if they call in at a new bar in The Vaults, underneath Bolton's Market Place shopping centre. Bolton Bangers is trying to do something different. Not only do they sell foot-long hot dogs
PEANUT allergy sufferers have been given new hope following the results of a landmark study. Children diagnosed with a severe allergy took part in a trial where they were given increasing amounts of peanut protein over a year. The trial found
THIS is an email I have sent to Northern Rail. Thanks for your email regarding my journey from Bolton to Manchester Airport. Apologies, explanations and awareness are appreciated but do not resolve the issue of overcrowding, lack of rolling stock
AN HISTORIC church has been awarded a £100,000 grant towards safeguarding the building’s future. St Matthew’s Church, in Market Street, Little Lever, in the centre of the village, is 153 years old and a quarter of the way through a £1 million building
Susanna Reid has revealed how she chased a knife-wielding man who tried to mug her - saying she "acted on instinct". The Good Morning Britain presenter, 47, saw a "red mist" and felt "propelled" to chase the man, in London. The TV host denied
A senior police chief has spoken out after warnings that violent suspects could go free if officers are not backed up by members of the public. Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Sir Steve House said passers-by should only help officers
IT'S nearly winter, but the autumn leaves are still on the ground - just as they were in this super picture from 44 years ago. Back in 1974 this chap was busy filling up a wheelbarrow with leaves in front of a house in Chorley New Road, Bolton. Presumably
A HUGE police operation has resulted in seven people being arrested at a Bolton caravan park. Police swooped at the Crompton Lodge Caravan Park in Hall Lane at around 7am today. Officers from GMP’s Bolton District executed seven warrants at
SOME of the highest quality swimming will be on show on Sunday when Bolton Metro Swimming Squad (BMSS) stage their main gala. The elite swimmers in the town will be competing at Bolton One where Olympic swimmer Liam Tancock is expected to attend
TENNIS has served Margot Mather not only a successful playing life but also a coaching career involving teaching hundreds of local adults and children to enjoy the sport. Looking back, perhaps neither element of her life would have been a surprise
A THREE car pile up is causing delays for motorists on the M60. There are long delays anti-clockwise because of a crash involving three vehicles at junction 12, Eccles Interchange, on the slip road onto the M62 westbound towards Liverpool. As
A WOMAN died aged just 40 after being seriously ill from the effects of drug use. Claire Mary Louise Monique Fernandez was suffering from pneumonia and cellulitis in her leg — a type of deep skin infection. She was admitted to the Royal Bolton
JAKE Turner made his comeback as Wanderers recovered from a goal down to claim a point against Sheffield United. Keeper Turner had been side-lined for several weeks with a fractured wrist sustained during a loan spell with Stalybridge Celtic.
THE unseasonably warm air that has cloaked the UK from the worst of the winter weather will vanish into the November air this week as the temperatures plummet. The recent highs which have seen the mercury loiter around the early- and mid-teens will
DO you have house and contents insurance? A surprising number of people admit that in fact, they don't. They claim it's too expensive or even an unnecessary expense. Cheaper to keep the money tucked away for a rainy day. Except, when it pours
A MAN raped a seven-year-old girl after trying to lure her and a friend into his home with promises of seeing his teddy bear collection, a court heard. David Fielding was said to have grabbed the two girls’ wrists and pulled them into his flat
WORLD famous Horrible Histories writer Terry Deary brought the past alive for a group of lucky school children when he was town for his new play The 11th Hour. Pupils of Pike Lane Primary School in Deane were invited to meet the author, who used
A SPECIAL pink afternoon tea was held at Farnworth Town Hall to raise money for research into breast cancer. More than £500 was raised at the event, attended by Mayor of Bolton Cllr Elaine Sherrington. A room was decorated with pink balloons
A NEW dementia-friendly garden is helping to grow new friendships and bridge the generation gap. Mill View Care Home in Bolton has transformed its outdoor space for residents and the community alike thanks to a £42,000 grant from the Greater Manchester
THE Westhoughton community is rallying round to help get a mother and her son back on their feet following a serious fire at their home. The woman and her son, who is understood to be aged 20, escaped from the fire after being alerted by a smoke
YOUNG citizens put democracy into action as part of their learning of the Houses of Parliament. Pupils at St Peter and St Paul's RC Primary School voted about school issues, including on the theme for the new reading shed. Reception pupils
IN today's digital age, one school in Bolton is harnessing the power of technology in the classroom to raise standards. Olive Tree Primary School has been named as a launch school for Edtech 50 Schools, a nationwide search to find the 50 schools
NO news has been good news for Phil Parkinson over the last week. When the final whistle blew on a 1-0 defeat to Swansea City before the international break, thoughts naturally – if cynically - drifted towards whether the Wanderers boss would still
PHIL Parkinson has wiped the slate clean at Wanderers in an effort to give his players fresh impetus in the Championship. The Bolton boss granted his squad a few days off over the weekend but warned his charges they must leave all the stresses
