A SIGN at Farnworth Bus Station was set alight in what is being treated as an arson attack. Crews from Farnworth were called at around 8.30pm and were there for about 20 minutes. Damage was contained to the sign. Fire officers said that CCTV
THE yellow vest movement originated in France as a grassroots protest against price rises in fuel. So called because protesters wear the yellow high-visibility jackets which are required by French law to be carried in all vehicles. But the
POLICE caught two cars "in tandem" and apparently driving at double the speed limit. Officers armed with a speed camera were in Hulton Lane today, a 30mph zone. Police say they will be summoned to court. GMP Traffic tweeted: "Officers were
SPORTS Direct boss Mike Ashley is in talks for a possible takeover of HMV, according to reports. Mr Ashley has handed an offer to administrators KPMG for the struggling high street music chain, which has more than 100 stores, Sky News reports.
SHEFFIELD singer-songwriter Richard Hawley is returning to The Met next month for a two night residency to celebrate Independent Venue Week. For the second year running Richard will play two nights of intimate gigs at the historic 400-capacity venue
A CHARITY is appealing to gin-makers to help it create a tasty new spirit with a local flavour. Groundwork, which is working on the rejuvenation of Rivington Terraced Gardens, wants to turn berries growing on the site into a tasty tipple. Manager
DIVINE inspiration helped Bolton director Paul Blinkhorn get to the final of a national film competition. And Paul, 35, was able to pitch his film to industry experts at the famous Pinewood Studios - home of the James Bond films. The former Bolton
Located directly next to junction 28 of the M6, the Preston Leyland hallmark hotel isn't perhaps the first choice for those wanting a romantic weekend break or mid-week getaway, but despite it's unusually unappealing setting, the hotel provides convenience
LITTLE Joshua Douglas was all smiles when snow fell in Bolton on Friday. Mum Rebecca Jones took this picture of her four-year-old in Darcy Lever. She said: "He was very excited when the snow fell. Joshua with his sister wanted to go outside
PANTO fun is set to become a fun village tradition once more – oh yes it is! The Wizard of Edgworth will take to the stage this week, reviving the village’s tradition of a pantomime. Based on the much loved musical “The Wizard of Oz”, the production
A STOLEN car and a shotgun have been recovered after a police chase. The pursuit took place last night just before 9.30pm when the police's specialist operations unit spotted what was believed to be a stolen black Audi S3 travelling at speed on
RUSSELL Brand has said he has no regrets about his previous sexual behaviour in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The actor was a notorious womaniser in the past and has previously claimed to have had intimate relationships with hundreds of women
A BOLTON woman who has just taken over as boss of one of the world’s most luxurious trains figured she was on the right lines when she turned up for a job interview with the company 18 years ago … and was greeted by a brass band playing. Then a
DOZENS of Bolton Wanderers fans travelled to Gloucestershire on Saturday to join forces with Forest Green Rovers supporters during their league two match against Bury FC. The Wanderers fans were there to vent their frustrations against Bolton chairman
A 38-year-old man has been charged with flying a drone near Heathrow Airport days after a scare at Gatwick grounded more than 1,000 flights. George Rusu allegedly used a drone on a field near the runway at Heathrow, Britain's busiest airport, on
A FUN run for 'grown-up' iron girls has been cancelled and replaced by a Night Run. Ironman UK has intended to introduce Iron Girl — a women's only 5k fun race at this year's triathlon, creating a three day festival. But furious responses to
THE Queen was accompanied by the Duke of York as she attended a Sunday church service on her Sandringham Estate this morning. She was shielded from the cold in a camel-coloured coat, hat and black gloves as she arrived in a black Bentley and walked
POLICE in Bolton South have warned that Toyota Prius vehicles in the area are being targeted. On Saturday night they received two reports of offenders trying to steal the catalytic converters from the vehicles. It is thought they might be using
A QUICK-thinking police officer has saved a woman's life while out on patrol. Police praised the heroic officer, who jumped from a moving car to save the woman, grabbing her in the nick of time as she fell from a bridge. The officer, who has
A MAN who was arrested in connection with drugs that left three teenagers seriously ill in hospital has been bailed. The 21-year-old man who was taken into police custody on Friday in connection with the investigation has been bailed pending further
A BOY band from Bolton were a hit on ITV talent show The Voice last night. Next Gen, whose members are Cian Gleeson,22, from Horwich, Sonny Hardman,21, from Atherton and Joel Healy,21, from Salford, had Olly Murs and Will.i.am both turning their
ACTORS with Horwich RMI and District Amateur Operatic Society were in fine tune for their 1989 production of The Pajama Game. The theatre company staged the production set in a pyjama factory, with workers demands for a pay rise falling on deaf
JANUARY is the time when we all start thinking about our goals and ambitions. And if you've been thinking about investing in a new home, you could do a lot worse than these stunning abodes in and around Bolton. The average price for a Bolton
Prime Minister Theresa May is due before the House of Commons on Monday where she will set out her Plan B after her Brexit blueprint was roundly defeated last week. The Withdrawal Agreement was subject of the greatest parliamentary humiliation
A NEW supermarket will open its doors to customers in Westhoughton next month. After much anticipation the Aldi store, which lies behind Westhoughton Town Hall, will open on Thursday, February 21. Planning permission was granted for the work
THE filthiest takeaways in Radcliffe have been revealed. A total of six businesses have been ordered to improve following inspections by the Food Standards Agency. Three were slapped with the lowest possible hygiene ratings. Blue Chutney, Jubilee
MOTORWAY authorities have planned a range of work across the region as part of major improvement plans. Highways England say the M60 between Junction 8 and 18 will undergo overnight resurfacing work to provide smoother journeys for drivers.
Tributes have been paid to It Ain't Half Hot Mum actor Windsor Davies, who has died at the age of 88. His daughter Jane said the comedy star, who topped the charts with Don Estelle in 1975, died peacefully on January 17. She said in a statement
