OVER 65? Call it a day. This is the instruction from politicians, both local and national. Retire from work, lock your door and vegetate in the house. You have paid your taxes for 50 years — thank you very much, but do not expect anything
A COLLISION on the A6 near Blackrod resulted in a casualty being taken to Wigan Infirmary. The incident happened during rush hour this evening, at around 5.15pm. The fire service cut the injured woman free from her vehicle. A spokesman
WE have an abundance of kind residents in Bolton., always ready to donate to a worthy cause. However, we aren’t always aware of the truth as we are out running races, shaking collecting boxes etc for a charity that “helps” cure diseases. I find
WHEN people buy a property, they make sure they can afford the mortgage and fit everything into their new home — and leave the legal and technical side to solicitors. Those who buy a freehold property own the land on which their home is built.
WHEN Theresa May stated in the House of Commons some months ago that austerity was at an end, only to be followed up by Chancellor Philip Hammond some time later who said it was coming to an end, it seems that Hammond’s comments was nearer the truth
THE M602 was closed this afternoon when a man fell from a brdge. The incident happened shortly after 4.30pm at the bridge near junction 2. Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed
A WOMAN lost consciousness at the wheel of her car and ploughed into a cyclist after taking five or six bags of cocaine at a party just hours earlier. Senior IT consultant Stephen Derbyshire was left with severe head injuries, fractured spine and
A FUNERAL has been planned after the tragic death of a young dad. Gareth Jones, aged 36, had been making plans to marry his fiancée before he passed away in his sleep on Monday. His family have announced details of his service which will be
A FEMALE pedestrian was taken to hospital after being involved in a road traffic collision. The incident happened in Smethurst Lane, Over Hulton, at 6.45pm on Thursday. The casualty suffered leg injuries and was treated at the scene by an ambulance
A SCHOOL for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties has been hailed ‘outstanding’ by government inspectors. Rossendale School, in Bamford Road, Ramsbottom, received the top rating in three criteria when inspectors visited the school
THE ORGANISATION behind the Smart Motorway upgrades has announced plans to stagger a number of regional projects to ease traffic concerns. Highways England will now start work on the the M56 close to Manchester Airport and the M6 between Warrington
THESE walkers went on the march back in September, 1982 to mark the anniversary of the 1896 Winter Hill Trespass. The picture shows hundreds of youngsters making their way down Smithills Dean Road. In the late summer of 1896, Colonel Ainsworth
POLICE investigating the death of mum Maggie Smythe are combing another area of Breightmet. A small piece of land on Newby Road has been taped off as police examine the area. A police spokesman confirmed their presence was part of the on-going
AN air ambulance has been called to the scene of a serious car crash. Representatives from the ambulance service say a person has been rushed to hospital and another left injured in the incident in Chorley Old Road, near the junction with Mortfield
Q. What help do HMRC offer for individuals with additional needs? A. HMRC will offer help if you find it difficult to complete forms, struggle to process complicated information or can’t easily use the internet or phone. There are additional
REGULAR train services will finally return to Bolton this weekend after months of continuous strike action. Bosses at Northern have confirmed that a full timetable will be in operation from this Saturday following confirmation from the RMT union
THE famous Black Dyke Mills brass band returns to Bolton next month – along with Harry Potter. The legendary Yorkshire band will be giving a special concert on Saturday, March 23 to boost the campaign to keep the town’s Victoria Hall open. And
VULNERABLE elderly people no longer face suffering loneliness, thanks to a volunteers who have spent twenty years visiting a host of homes. The Horwich Visiting Service is celebrating its twentieth anniversary at the heart of the community, promising
A DISABLED people's panel will be set up to improve equality across Greater Manchester. Working side by side with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the panel aims to give a voice to disabled people and the opportunity to influence change
CHILDREN will be entertained by face painters, jugglers and other circus performers and some tickets will be free on trains this half term. From Sunday February 17 to Sunday March 3, youngsters aged between five and 15 can travel for free when
AFTER Britain enjoyed its warmest Valentine's Day in more than 20 years, sunny spells are set to continue this weekend. The Met Office says a high of 16.1C (61F) was recorded in the Welsh town of Bala making it the warmest 14 February since 1998
WANDERERS midfielder Jason Lowe has been named as Derian House Children’s Hospice’s newest ambassador. The 27-year-old is the latest recruit for the charity, where a number of famous faces already lend their support. On Thursday afternoon, Jason
Traffic lights are out on a major junction in Bolton. Outside Asda in Blackburn Road and Crompton Way, the traffic lights are not working. Transport for Greater Manchester says engineers are on site fixing the problem, but advise all motorists
FAIRFIELD hospital is the best in Greater Manchester for seeing patients in a timely manner at A&E. The hospital is also one of the best nationally for the same measure. Fairfield General Hospital was praised at a council meeting this week
THIEVES have made off with more than two dozen metal grids from streets in Horwich, Blackrod and Halliwell. A total of 26 gully tops have gone missing from public streets in recent days, including seven taken from Dark Lane in Blackrod alone. It
A FORMER bakery could be extended to become two shops with flats upstairs. An application to convert the Prices Bakery building in Westhoughton was submitted to Bolton Council on January 30. It seeks to construct a two-storey extension to replace
THE councillor who called Britain a “junior partner” in the Second World War will keep his paid role at Bolton At Home despite a petition calling on the housing association to remove him. Cllr Kevin McKeon made the comments during a debate about
A BUSINESS guru has been appointed as the face of a new 16-18 bus pass. Rose Marley, Director of Rose Marley Management and CEO of the award-winning Social Enterprise, SharpFutures has been apppointed to work with brands on the the Opportunity Pass
TRAFFIC disruption is expected on a Little Lever street as engineers complete roadworks. Staff from United Utilities Water will be working on pipes on Radcliffe Road, close to Crow's Nest, this weekend. Temporary traffic lights will be put
NATURE-loving youngsters have been invited to a special event at a special site in a public park. We're Going on a Bear Hunt is an event to be held in Moss Bank Park on Sunday, February 24. It is an adventure trail for children which will take
By Mark Sleightholm NOT since 1922 have Turton made the Lancashire FA Amateur Shield final, and after achieving that on Wednesday night manager Craig Jones wants his side to enjoy their run in a competition they last won in 1913. Turton led from
By Mark Sleightholm BOLTON Rugby Union Club are putting together a women’s side, with a view to competing in the 2019/20 season. With several players and a coach already lined up for the new venture, director of rugby Dave Crouch is keen for
WANDERERS may be forced to change a winning team after doubts emerged over the fitness of Marc Wilson and Gary O’Neil. Phil Parkinson has confirmed Wilson reported a tight hamstring after the 1-0 victory against Birmingham City on Tuesday night
YOUNG scouts spent the night in makeshift cardboard boxes to learn about the struggles of homelessness. The members of 5th Tyldesley Cub Scouts took part in a Cardboard City Sleepover at their hut on Saturday. Half of the money raised for the
A DRUNKEN mum left her young sons home alone to go clubbing. Bolton Crown Court heard how, just before 5am, police who had been alerted by a concerned neighbour, found Kylie Taylor’s two year-old son asleep on the living room sofa dressed only
A TEENAGE girl has been inspired to raise money for the Royal Bolton Hospital after the “amazing” treatment she received. Kayleigh Rennoldson has suffered severe epilepsy since the age of two and has had to spend a great deal of time in the children
HUNDREDS of people across the country are daily seeking legal help after being swept up by the rising leasehold scandal. In response to the growing calls to counteract the crisis, Simpson Millar, the law firm handling Ms Darbyshire’s legal action
THOUSANDS of people in Bolton have been affected by the leasehold scandal, but what does this really mean? Leasehold arrangements mean homes are bought but leased, rather than entirely owned. Although they most commonly apply to flats, they can
THOUSANDS of Bolton homeowners have been affected by the leasehold scandal. Now BRAD MARSHALL reports on one woman’s legal fight back. DUBBED the next misselling scandal, increasing leaseholds have left thousands of people in Bolton trapped in
PHIL Parkinson believes Clayton Donaldson can rescue a difficult first season with Wanderers. The former Sheffield United striker scored his first league goal for a year against Preston North End last weekend and has still registered just three
IF defeat against Preston was a wake-up call for the players then victory against Birmingham City should be regarded as an epiphany. For weeks fans have shrivelled their nose at the assertion Wanderers were close to turning a corner. The record
A FORMER council leader who left distinctive marks on the town has died. Honorary Alderman John Hanscomb, the first leader of Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in 1973, died overnight on Wednesday in his 90s. Cllr John Walsh, who served on
WANDERERS could welcome hot prospect Luca Connell back to first team action by the start of March, The Bolton News understands. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has been a breath of fresh air since graduating to the first team under Phil Parkinson
POLICE and transport staff are fighting back against vandalism after a recent spate of attacks on buses. Under the ‘Crucial Crew’ scheme, a collection of groups have been speaking to Year Six students from schools around Bolton to teach them the
A HORSE lover who has an aggressive eye condition has launched an appeal to save her sight. Rowan Gomm, of Squires Lane, Tyldesley was diagnosed with a condition called proliferative retinopathy last June which led her to having laser surgery.
