FOOTBALLERS visiting sick children at Christmas might have become a bit of a cliche, but there is no getting away from the big impact it has on the youngsters — and the players as well. Yesterday, Bolton Wanderers’ first team visited the children
CHRISTMAS and New Year are often times that we have looked forward to all year round, writes Angela Kelly. So, it’s important that you keep well and fit so you can enjoy all the pleasures of the festive season. On a practical basis, ensure you
ARE you dreaming of a white Christmas in Bolton? The big day is a week today and as temperatures continue to drop, many will be wondering if the white stuff will be falling on December 25. The Met Office definition of a white Christmas is for
WAT-ER result. Apprentices are receiving a good level of training with United Utilities at its Bolton training centre according to Ofsted. The water board opened is centre at Bolton Wastewater Treatment Works in 2015 to train the next generation
SCHOOLS, parents and the wider community need to work together to provide young people with the skills they need to face an every changing world, according to a leading headteacher who has appointed to a national body. Sue Hincks has been announced
A BOLTON MP says the release of £350m in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities is "fantastic news". The government announced this week that the extra cash would be invested over the next two years. Chris Green,
Recent research shows there may be risks if women get pregnant again less than a year after having a baby. By Lisa Salmon. My first baby is six months old and I'd like to get pregnant again soon, as I'm 36. Have I left enough time since I gave birth
A police office has issued a plea to members of the public to be more understanding after she attended a job where a three-year-old girl died. PC Jade Hunter responded to a call to help a little girl who was suffering from a cardiac arrest. She
A COUPLE were left outraged when their little girl's coat, which had been missing for months was sold for £2 at a school fair. Five-year-old Tilly Jones went to school with her black, George coat but it went missing before the summer holidays.
TALENTED young people took to the stage to perform in spectacular show of music, dance and drama in the annual Christmas Fundraiser Concert. The annual event, a highlight of the school's calendar, was held in aid of the Survivors Manchester charity
A DAD from Bolton claims he was kidnapped at knifepoint just yards from a row of houses this morning. Anthony Grime, 32, claims he was walking along Crescent Road shortly before 7am when a car pulled up on the kerb, blocking his path. Mr Grime
A ROW rumbles on about how funding for public facilities like play areas, benches and street signs should be divided across the borough. The Conservatives have opposed targeting the allocation of the public realm money again, despite changes to
DRAMATIC CCTV footage has been released showing a gang of four men carrying out a brazen daylight robbery at a cash and carry. Police released the video as part of an appeal for information on the raid at Booker Cash and Carry in Leigh Road, Atherton
A DANGEROUS driver turned off his headlights and sped through red traffic lights at 100mph in a bid to escape police. At Bolton Crown Court Judge Timothy Stead said it was "astonishing" that no one was killed or injured during Wasim Iqbal's 20
POLICE have revealed the details of a man they are currently searching for. Elemer Karoly failed to appear in court over driving offences relating to disqualified driving. The 28-year-old is believed to have links to Great Lever. This appeal
BMW drivers are the most likely to have motoring convictions and make claims on their insurance, according to a new study. Research by GoCompare Car Insurance claims BMW420D drivers are the most likely to speed, run a red light or make an at-fault
AT the age of six-months he became the youngest victim of the Manchester IRA bombing. And after Manchester City Centre was rebuilt following the devastation in 1996, Sam Hughes was invited to open the flagship Marks and Spencer store at the age
REGULARS raised a glass to their local church as they all got into the Christmas spirit at the weekend. Urban Outreach charity boss Dave Bagley offered to buy everyone in the Finishers Arms in Smithills a drink as parishioners from St Peter's Church
MANCHESTER United have announced that Jose Mourinho will be leaving the club. The 55-year-old has spent two-and-a-half years in charge but lacklustre performances over the course of the season and a recent 3-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool look
FATHER Christmas will be in residence at Hoghton Tower this weekend for any excited youngsters with last minute gift requests. He will be greeting girls and boys in the splendid surroundings of the magnificent banqueting hall between 10am and 2pm
A CHARITY for Bolton's young rough sleepers raised more money than ever before from a sponsored sleep out. Chairman of BACKUP, Maura Jackson, was joined by 22 supporters to sleep rough in a car park under |Orlando Bridge. "It's the third year
FARNWORTH has received a £94,600 National Lottery grant to help give its disadvantaged and disaffected residents a more positive future. Raise The Youth Foundation (RTYF), a community interest company, will use the money for its Support, Opportunities
THREE men and a teenager have been charged with murder after a father died in hospital following an attack. Sadaqat Ali, Rafaqat Ali, Fazal Ilhai, and a 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, all appeared at Preston Crown Court
POLICE officers were targeted by a group of youths in Horwich last night. Officers took to social media last night to report that youngsters had shouted abuse and thrown food at them while they were on patrol in the town centre. They added
MOTORBIKE racer Andy Guy has retired from the sport after clinching his second title of the season. The Bolton rider has decided to finish on a high after surpassing his pre-season hopes by winning the national Thundersport GB Sportsman championship
OLD boy John Derbyshire gave the 46th annual Tillotson Lecture at Bolton School boys’ division. His involvement with the Royal Yachting Association British Sailing Team spans 32 years as a coach, Olympic Manager and Director of Racing. John took
FATHER Christmas was in Bolton to deliver a very important festive message. He took a break from his seasonal duties to pop into Rowlands Pharmacy, Bolton to get his free flu jab, to make sure he’s on top form for the festive season. And he urged
FRIENDS Sam Rush and Jo Turner are looking forward to the Christmas party season after shedding more than five stone between them. Sam, 47, of Eastgrove Avenue, Sharples, has gone from 13st 10lbs to 10 stone 13lb, and Jo, 47, of Somersby Drive,
BOLTON Mets are a club on the up as they head closer to making it a quarter of a century of bringing senior rugby league to Bolton. The Mets have been a success story with a difference – but a tale of achievement all the same – since they were formed
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze that broke out inside a garage in Smithills. Crews were called to the detached garage in Captains Clough Road at about 3.30am after being called by passers-by who witnessed smoke emanating from it. Firefighters
THE Bolton and District Table Tennis League had a week off from matches last week as the Individual Divisional Championships took place. In the semi-finals of the Premier Division, Jacob Reilly-Cooper, ex Wharton, had a tough five-setter against
PASSENGERS whose train is delayed by 15 minutes or more are now eligible for compensation. Launched today, the Delay Repay 15 scheme – known as DR15 – is aimed at improving the compensation provided for Northern passengers. It is an extension
BOLTON Lions' Santa sleigh can be seen along the following route on thursday evening:- Chorley New Road; Shrewsbury Road; Lincoln Road; Mornington Road; Queensgate; Beverley Road; Mornington Road; St Margaret’s Road; Crosby Road; Mornington Road
A MAN who saw his pregnant sister assaulted by her boyfriend has been handed a community order for leaving the other man blind in one eye. John MacDonald, aged 39, was with his sister Kylie and her partner David Barnes at their home in Glenfield
ATHERTON Collieries’ last visit to Colwyn Bay saw them off-colour and outplayed before a late Ben Hardcastle wonder strike secured three points that kick-started their season and sparked their Integro Challenge Cup triumph. This time, the players
PHIL Parkinson hopes to put off-the-field complications behind him as he prepares for a vital run over the Christmas period. After wage rows and job offers dominated the agenda for the last fortnight, the Wanderers boss wants all focus on preparation
AS the Championship’s lowest-scoring club Wanderers have clearly got some remedial work to do if they aim to climb out of the bottom three. Phil Parkinson’s side has scored just 15 times this season, and more than half of those goals were racked
