An 11-year-old boy has died following a hit and run collision in Manchester. The accident happened in Beswick shortly after 6pm tonight. The boy was treated at the scene by paramedics and was taken to hospital but died as a result of his
A WOMAN was assaulted at a Morrisons cashpoint. Shoppers reported that an elderly woman was 'threatened' as she was using the cash machine at the store in Chorley Old Road. It is understood that staff from the store helped the woman inside following
MICHAEL McIntyre made a Bolton girl's dreams come true when he invited her to be the 'unexpected star' of his Big Show. Singer Rachel Crowe received praise from people across the nation after she took to the stage on the popular family show tonight
VANDALS and thieves have targeted two Westhoughton businesses. A 'boulder' was thrown through the front door of Thomas Herbert hair salon as thieves forced their way in. Forensic teams attended the hairdressers in Wigan Road this morning to
A PAIR of health charities have received £14,000 each from the region's transport body. Over two years, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) raised the cash for local branches of both Macmillan Cancer Support and the Alzheimer’s Society. It
PHIL Parkinson was disappointed to leave Ashton Gate empty-handed after watching Wanderers take a second-half lead. Will Buckley’s header gave Bolton the advantage against the run of play – but a triple substitution from the home side restored
FOR many people looking to get fit for the new year, joining a gym or taking up running is the way forward. But as our reporter Tom Molloy discovers in his feature on Page 14, there is a more traditional form of exercise people can try - which he
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "perfect gentleman". A popular dentist and the longest serving member of the Rotary Club of Radcliffe, has died at the age of 87. The family of Graham Taylor, who ran a dental surgery in Whitefield for more than
THE festive feeling can be enjoyed for a little bit longer with Bolton Symphony Orchestra "New Year Concert". The family concert will feature the magical score of Howard Blake's The Snowman complete with the film. There will also be excerpts
RADCLIFFE actor John Partridge is back up north next month as Tom Stoppard's hilarious play Rough Crossing takes to the stage at The Lowry, as part of a nationwide tour. The television and stage actor, best known to television audiences as Christian
MOTORISTS should expect high levels of disruption on a number of key streets this week as authorities install a new gas main, complete gas works and replace a manhole cover. Multi-way signals will be in place on Radcliffe Road, between Long Lane
A DOG groomer is offering homeless people the chance to give their dog a free makeover. Tracy Pilling, who runs Suddy Buddies Grooming Boudoir, in Chorley Old Road will also be offering free refreshments for homeless people while their dog is taken
BRITAIN'S answer to Disneyworld could open in the next few years. The London Resort, a huge theme park featuring rides, West End quality productions and the largest indoor water park in Europe could open as soon as 2024. Plans for the resort
A CARE home pulled out all the stops to ensure one woman had an extra special birthday. Rachel Smith, a resident at Woodlands Atherton in Bolton, turned the grand age of 104 on Christmas Day. Staff at the home, which provides dementia care,
WHY are we so obsessed with nostaliga? Prudence Wade speaks to a psychologist to find out more. IF you get together with a group of old friends, chances are you'll spend a large chunk of time reminiscing about the past. Shared memories from
Everyone loves a country pub and Bolton is not short of amazing ones. Here's some of the best you've recommended to us this week... CHETHAM ARMS THE CHETHAM ARMS is known for its charming atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff; a great
HAVE you ever been so ready to take the plunge and make a real change to your life? Well 30 contestants are about to do just that. Bolton Hospice launch their The Biggest Loser Challenge this Thursday for the second year running, as a group of
READERS will no doubt recognise this junction in the town centre, where St George's Road crosses Bridge Street. In this picture from 1986, the former Palais building was still going strong in its guise as Rockerfellas and the car park for The Market
COULD you offer respite care to some of Bolton’s 415 foster children? Five Rivers Child Care is appealing for experienced caregivers to offer up their skills and time to provide temporary cover for the town’s foster carers. Five Rivers Child
THE owners of a restaurant in The Vaults which shut without warning have broken their silence online. In a post on Facebook The Bank Grill & Bar owners told customers they had closed up with a "heavy heart" and thanked everyone for their "amazing
YOUNG talented dancers are moving in the right direction. Smithills School's Elite Dancers are preparing to perform in the West End after coming fourth in the UK Dance Challenge, held at the Blackpool Opera House. Ninety-six schools competed
TWO men have been handed jail sentences for wounding. Paul Gregson, aged 22, of Leicester Avenue, Horwich and Simon Budworth, also 22, of Gresley Avenue, Horwich were given nine years and six years, four months respectively. Both were charged
THERE is something for everyone in the Victoria Hall’s new year programme. Families can enjoy the pantomime Aladdin, which runs until January 19 and has been produced by Victoria Hall Amateur Dramatic Society. Bolton Symphony Orchestra stages
A MORRIS dancing club are encouraging people to give it a go as a fun way to lose some post-Christmas weight The Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men train on Wednesdays at the Horwich Resource Centre, in Beaumont Road. During the 90 minute classes
VICTORIA Hall is one of the North West's best assets but it is in need of substantial funding to achieve its potential, say those who use it. Helena Vesty reports. CHRISTMAS may be over – but a festive favourite is helping Bolton’s Victoria Hall
LANGHO railway station is the gateway to a broad wooded ridge that runs from the edge of Blackburn to the steep sided Whalley Nab. This ridge is actually the south-west continuation of the Pendle Hill massif, cut by the gorge of the River Calder
THE inquest into the death of a man who was found hanging in his home was opened yesterday afternoon. Graham Hibbert's inquest was opened at Paderborn House, assistant coroner Rachel Galloway heard how police and paramedics were called to his home
BOLTON'S train operator saw the largest increase in complaints per journey last year of any company in Britain. Northern passengers were more than three times more likely to make a complaint about their trip between April and mid-October as a series
A DRIVER who smashed into a taxi and left two women passengers for dead had spent the previous day drinking and taking drugs. Bolton Crown Court heard that the women suffered multiple serious injuries, with one needing part of her skull removing
BEFORE the smokescreens clear and thoughts turn back towards football for 90 blessed minutes at Bristol City it feels appropriate to review the wreckage of another surreal week at Wanderers. More than 100,000 people have now read Ken Anderson’s
PHIL Parkinson knows the record books will not care about Wanderers’ off-the-field challenges if they fail in their fight to stay in the Championship. Despite facing a flood of distractions since September, the Bolton boss has issued a warning
