THOUSANDS turned out to watch this year's Christmas lights being turned on. Families enjoyed entertainment, fireworks and a celebrity Christmas lights switch-on in Victoria Square. Have a look through the pictures to see the action from the
THOUSANDS packed into Victoria Square for Bolton’s Christmas lights switch-on tonight. Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs in the soap, pressed the all-important button to get the town’s festive season under way.
A BOMB scare forced an emergency evacuation at a key police building. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) staff were evacuated from a premises in Ashton-under-Lyne, after a suspicious device was found early on Thursday morning. The incident happened
From top class theatre to Florence and the Machine, there is something for everyone across Greater Manchester this week. Here's our guide to what's on when... THEATRE THE LAST FIVE YEARS - Albert Halls, Bolton - tonight and tomorrow HANCOCK
A BURST pipe sent water shooting into the street this afternoon. The broken water main in Worsley Road, Farnworth, started spraying water at around 3pm. Homeowners living on the street had water streaming into their homes. However,
WANDERERS could welcome Gary O’Neil back to the squad for the first time in a month for the trip to Millwall. The midfielder limped out of a 1-1 draw at Rotherham United on October 20 with a calf strain, which turned out to be worse than first
POLICE are appealing for help to find a man with links to Little Hulton. James Blakeborough, aged 58, is wanted on recall to prison after failing to comply with his licence conditions. He has links to Blackley and Salford. Anyone with information
Police have a new weapon in the fight against speeding motorits. Dubbed “The Long Ranger”, police now have a huge speed camera capable of filming people up to a thousand metres away. The new speed gun will launch as part of a pilot project
THE star of the Octagon's festive production says she cannot wait to lace up her red trainers and take families on a magical adventure this Christmas. Anne O’Riordan returns to Bolton to play Dorothy in the Octagon Theatre's adaptation of Frank
GRITTERS will be out on the streets tonight as authorities prepare for temperatures to drop towards freezing. Bolton Council has sent out alerts to warn drivers that gritters will complete a full route of the borough from 7pm tonight. It comes
YOUNG people were left inspired by a flying visit from an RAF Sergeant. Sergeant Sophie Hobson dropped-by St Peter's CE Primary School in Farnworth, where pupils are learning about real life heroes. The avionics technician spoke to pupils about
AFTER our Looking Back feature on Bonfire Night we were in contact with a former Bolton man who ‘penned’ his own memories. Norman (Norrms) McNamara, was born in Astley Bridge and lived on Eden Street. He attended both Holy Infants Primary and St
It's one of the biggest bargain-finding days of the year – here's how to get biggest discounts. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best deals being offered around Bolton stores and online... £30 off Bolton Wanderers Hospitality Package vs
A BOLTON MP is encouraging people to get a flu jab. Sir David Crausby, MP for Bolton North took part in the Westminster Flu Day, which aimed at encouraging MPs to spread the word about the importance of the vaccine. Sir David said: “Getting
THERE will plenty of shocks in store as the new Circus of Horrors show comes to the Albert Halls on Sunday. After taking to the road over 22 years ago and touring all over the world, the phenomenon returns with its latest brand new incarnation
A WELL known former local Bolton cricketer has died after a short illness. Trevor Savage died at his home in Little Lever on Tuesday November 20, aged 79. Trevor, who was born in Little Hulton, was a keen sportsman. He played football for
The Eden Project has unveiled its vision for a new project in the north of England. The Cornwall-based environmental charity has unveiled new images and details about the project, which will be made in Morecambe. Eden completed a feasibility
A BOLTON dance troupe have returned from a national competition covered in glory once more. The Bolton Mandhata Youth group runs weekly dance classes and each year a group competes in Leicester at the annual Raas Garba folk dance competition.
EVERYONE knows that there are more cars on the roads today than there were 20 years ago. On the first day I went back to work after a break having children in the late 90s I was seriously shocked by the amount and speed of traffic at Kearsley roundabout
A ONE-STOP shop for all things Christmas has opened in Crompton Place. Wonderland, which claims to house “all your Christmas needs” is located opposite the side of Marks & Spencer, on Hotel Street, adjacent to the main entrance of the shopping
A YOUNG woman killed herself after a battle with Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosed late in her life. Jade Turner, aged 25, had told mental health services she had a large supply of drugs at home and had been thinking about suicide just days before
THE Transport Secretary has denied he has a "tin ear" after being criticised over lack of investment in northern railways. Chris Grayling insisted he was "actively working to try and improve things", amid questions from a former shadow transport
IT’S been a pretty good couple of weeks for John Osborne one half of American country sensations Brothers Osborne. Last week he and brother TJ were named best vocal duo for a third consecutive year at the annual CMA Awards - country’s version of
CHANCES to stop the Manchester Arena bombing were missed a new report has said. Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) detailed a number of shortcomings in the handling of the bomber 22-year-old Salman Abedi prior to him launching
BRITISH Gas owner Centrica has warned Ofgem's incoming default tariff energy price cap will hit earnings by around £70 million in the first quarter of 2019. It said while the ongoing impact of the cap is in line with previous forecasts, the regulator's
Any Bolton teachers looking for an adventurous chance of pace? A national search is on for a headteacher to work in one of the most remote parts of the UK. A new leader is needed for the primary schools on Eigg and Muck, two of Scotland's Small
HERE'S a chance for readers to see if they recognise anybody on this lovely picture of residents and staff on a sunny day at Wilfred Geere House in Highfield Road, Farnworth, in around 1975. If you know anyone one the photograph give us a call on 01204
ROSS Noble likes to keep his fans on their toes. For more than 20 years the Geordie comedy wonder has been spinning spontaneous stand-up, regularly touring the globe and playing to packed houses. In a Ross Noble show, the mischievous comic takes
A BOLTON MP has set his will against plans to create a new employment hub on green space. Chris Green MP for Bolton West says the community he represents is angered by developments on green spaces and the prospect of increased traffic. The
I HAVE to admit from the outset that generally I don’t like musicals. It dates back to my days of watching funny man Danny Kaye in Sunday afternoon re-runs of his films on TV, including The Ugly Duckling, when all I wanted for him to do was to
THE ‘special relationship’ between the UK and the United States is something politicians over the years have often referred to. For Howard Hewitt, the connection between his band Shalamar and fans in the UK is a living, breathing thing. “We’ve
VEHICLES have crashed on the M65 between the Bolton junctions, three and four. The motorway is affected on the eastbound carriageway and so drivers leaving Bolton via Blackburn Road could be affected by it. Three vehicles are reported as being
DRIVERS have been warned to be extra careful on the roads this morning with reports of black ice in some areas. The North West Motorway Police is also issuing safety advice about making sure cars are cleared of ice before setting off. The black
AMERICA'S 1950s Deep South is the setting for the Marco Players next production. The theatre company is bringing Tennessee Williams' drama Orpheus Descending to the stage. A love story set amidst the rising racial tensions of the day, it is a
A MAJOR town centre road is set to be reopened today following the repair of a manhole feared to be collapsing. Great Moor Street, between Bradshawgate and Bolton Interchange, was closed last Friday, diverting services leaving the station via Newport
FOR the second week in succession Horwich Harriers’ juniors excelled in cross country, this week at Marl Pits in Rawtenstall where the muddy and hilly course is a proper challenge that brings out the best in some athletes. Lucas Milliken again recorded
THE boss of a charity which provides accommodation and support for Bolton’s young homeless will be sleeping rough. Maura Jackson, CEO of BACKUP North West, is preparing for her third sleep-out to raise awareness - and sponsorship money. She
WHILE I agree with Cllr Roger Hayes that the Brexit deal is a “shambles”, I feel obliged to point out to him that Theresa May is a rabid remainer, ‘just like himself’ and as such will do anything and everything within her power to go against the democratic
FRESH from finishing 13th at last weekend's Warrington Way ultramarathon, Mark Liptrot was the first of 13 Lostockers to finish Saturday's gruelling Tour of Pendle fell race. A highlight of the fell-running calendar, the race has numerous energy-sapping
BURNDEN has a new king of the hill this year in Mark Jackson, who completed the massive achievement of five Hell of a Hill marathons in five days, climbing Rivington Pike a total of 25 times. After showing great consistency over the first four days
THIS week's delve into the sporting archives at The Bolton News has dug up this picture of the Bolton Under-15s town team taken in August 1986. The team are lining up ahead of the new season in their kit sponsored by the then Bolton Evening News
A TAKEAWAY could be hit with a £40,000 fine after immigration officers discovered two workers were found to be living in the UK illegally. Immigration enforcement services raided Murry's takeaway in School Hill at 9pm on Saturday and discovered
SPLURGE guns were at the ready when gangsters and their molls took to the stage to recreate Alan Parker's world famous musical Bugsy Malone. The guys and dolls from Bolton Catholic Junior Workshop brought the hit show to Seymour Road Theatre Church
FORMER Wanderers coach Jim Conway’s goal-den grandson is making waves across the Atlantic. Jackson Conway is highly regarded at high-flying Atlanta United and has played for the United States Under-16 side. However the free-scoring striker
AN inspection of HMP Manchester found it has deteriorated in the four years since it was last inspected. The country’s chief inspector of prisons, Peter Clarke, has now said it must “up its game”. The inspection was carried out over five days
WANDERERS’ strikers can get back among the goals at Millwall – if they keep the faith. Ben Alnwick is backing the likes of Erhun Oztumer, Josh Magennis and Sammy Ameobi to come good at The Den and end Bolton’s barren run of four games without a
IF three quarters of Championship clubs are at war with the EFL over a controversial TV deal, Wanderers appear happy to present a neutral front. In keeping with the general mood of circumspection around the camp in the last fortnight, the club
