SOME drinks served at popular pubs could be contaminated with faecal bacteria, a BBC investigation has found. On an episode of BBC1’s Watchdog undercover reporters are seen taking samples from Harvester, Hungry Horse, JD Wetherspoon, Slug and Lettuce
A DRIVER who was stopped by police and failed a roadside drugs test had his mum with him in the car. Officers stopped a black Renault Clio on back Wigan Road this evening to find the man driving the vehicle was uninsured. The man was then subjected
WHEN I had not long passed my driving test, I was horrified to hear a work colleague mention that he hadn't noticed something on his way from Middleton to Salford because he had been on "auto pilot". I was still at the stage where I concentrated
A MAN has been arrested after two people were seen firing shotguns at a group of people in a carpark. Shortly before 2.10pm on Monday police received reports that shots had been fired in a carpark at the junction of Ashton Road and Copster Hill
MORE than three out of four people support automatic driving bans for those who cause a death or serious injury on the road, a new survey reveals. Under current laws, someone convicted of causing death by dangerous driving faces a mandatory ban
BEHIND every death or life-changing injury as a result of a road accident is a harrowing story of pain and suffering, not only for the victim, but their family and friends. One such victim was Bolton pensioner Mildred Florence – a lively and active
NO TRAINS will run on the next three Saturdays as engineers say they still have work to do on the heavily delayed electrification programme. Weekend services in Bolton were supposed to return in early November but, after a last minute cancellation
HARDLY a day goes by that judges and magistrates in Bolton don't deal with dangerous driving offences. In recent weeks a number of cases have been covered by The Bolton News. - Hamas Husain was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended
GRANDMOTHER Mildred Florence was a lively 78-year-old. After a lifetime of work, which started at the age of 15 in the Bolton textile mills, she was enjoying her retirement. The mother-of-two liked nothing more than reading novels and regular
DANGEROUS drivers are putting children at risk by failing to stop at a zebra crossing outside a primary school. Teachers at St John the Evangelist in Bromley Cross have warned parents that drivers have not been stopping at a crossing erected right
VOLUNTEERS who saved the Smithills Estate from the Winter Hill moorland fire have scooped a national award. The Smithills Estate volunteers received the Woodland Trust's Juniper Award, at a ceremony at Kelham Hall and Country Park in front of dozens
A HEARTBROKEN dad described his daughter as his 'best friend' and 'little princess' as he gave evidence at her inquest this week. Jessica Scatterson, from Dallam, was 12 when she died on April 22 last year. The Penketh High School pupil was
SEVENTEEN people have been rescued after dawn raids by police conducting an anti-slavery operation. Five addresses, including a takeaway, were raided yesterday morning in Greater Manchester along with a further two addresses searched later.
WORLD famous Horrible Histories writer Terry Deary was among packed audience for the opening night of his play The 11th Hour. The stage at Bolton Library was transformed into a World War One trench for the powerful, moving and humourous play written
WESTHOUGHTON D hosted Deane B in Section B of the Bolton Badminton League last Friday and it was a match that turned out to be a close encounter with five games going beyond the 21-point mark. Deane B were favourites going into thE match but found
John Bercow has reprimanded a group of MPs for playing football in the House of Commons. The Speaker said the "historic" chamber should not be used for a kickabout, adding he had received "fulsome" letters of apology from three of the MPs involved
BOLTON’S big Christmas light switch takes place tomorrow. Coronation Street star Alan Halsall will switch on the festive lights at 7pm. But the countdown starts at 5pm, with dancing, music, special appearances from Snow White and her Seven Dwarfs
YOUNG people in Daisy Hill are playing their part in stamping out bullying by writing and starring in a special film to raise awareness of the issue. Year Five youngsters at St James' CE Primary School in Daisy Hill were approached to make the film
A MAGICAL evening of fun and entertainment was enjoyed by hundreds of guest to celebrate the achievements of looked after children in Bolton. The theme of the 2018 Voice 4U Celebration was “Mystical Magical” with many of the young people arriving
THREE-MONTH bans are rarely considered a positive, and even the most optimistic of football folk would struggle to call such a lay-off a blessing in disguise, but Craig Bingham is doing just that. The Little Lever manager is suspended from playing
STRIKE action over school funding was discussed by teachers at the final meeting of the Bolton-branch of the National Union of Teachers. The last ever general meeting was called by the branch, which at the start of next year will become the National
A MAN threatened to shoot at police officers after an armed robbery at a shop last night. Three men with weapons targeted the Co-op store in Tonge Moor Road at about 10pm, making demands for cigarettes and alcohol. READ MORE: 'We went to the
TWO men have been charged with arson offences following two house fires, which police are connecting. The ongoing investigation is looking into two fires. One was at a house in Montreal Street, Leigh on Tuesday, October 16 and the other at a house
TELECOM group TalkTalk has confirmed it is to shift its headquarters from London to Salford. It will relocate "several hundred" roles from London as part of the move, while also creating new posts next year. In half-year results also announced
AROUND 50,000 bees have been killed after arsonists destroyed their hives on an allotment. Five hives were burnt to the ground in the early hours of yesterday morning by vandals who rolled tyres under the hives to set them alight. Plot
EVERY week police ask readers of The Bolton News for hep finding wanted suspects MARK LORD 18/05/85 is wanted for a serious domestic related assault and threats. He has recently been seen in Chorley New Road and Cherry Tree way in Horwich and has
A YOUNG girl has appeared in court and told how a man hurt her as she was raped in his flat. The girl was aged seven when she was allegedly raped by David Fielding at his home in Georgina Court, Morris Green, in May. A jury has been told that
NOBLE Street Independent Methodist Church is celebrating 150 years of serving God in the Bolton community. Choral performances, violin solos and a hearty church lunch were the backdrop of a weekend filled with rejoicing as the congregation looked
The Carrs Pasties store at Bolton Market, on Ashburner Street is to close after 23 years of trading. The family bakery, which has three other stores in Bolton, will shut its doors for the final time at 5pm, on Saturday December 1. Despite the
People affected by terrorism are being let down amid a "profound crisis" in mental health services, campaigners claim. Survivors of attacks have been forced to pay for their own treatment or wait months for an appointment, according to a report.
The number of antidepressants prescribed in England rose after the EU referendum compared with some other drugs, a new study suggests. National events, such as elections and financial crises, can affect mental health, researchers said. So they
CONNOR Hall has not given up hope of returning in goal-scoring form to Wanderers this season. The young striker, on loan at League One Accrington, is targeting a profitable December in an effort to impress Bolton boss Phil Parkinson. Hall -
AS any computer-user knows, sometimes the only way to solve a problem is to reboot. Before the international break, Phil Parkinson had the vexed look of a man who had exhausted every conceivable play in the coaching manual. Performances against
MILLWALL face a goalkeeping conundrum against Wanderers this weekend. With Ben Amos ineligible to play against his parent club, Neil Harris must pick between Jordan Archer and David Martin in goal. Neither player has featured since Amos – who
