THE future is going to be cleaner energy and more efficient homes, buildings and cars. It has to be in order to protect our environment, our health, and our planet. The government is already encouraging people to start thinking about switching
A TEENAGER has been arrested following a high-speed smash in Halliwell Road. Shortly before 6.50pm on Monday night, a white BMW collided with a red Hyundai before colliding with two parked BMWs, near the junction with Raglan Street. Both drivers
THE teenager who left the UK to become an ISIS bride said the Manchester Arena attack could be justified because of military attacks on Syria. Shamima Begum, aged 19, one of the Bethnal Green schoolgirls who joined ISIS in 2015 has spoken about
So another new restaurant — Oodles Chinese — has opened in Derby Street serving halal food. What about the people of Bolton who don't want to eat food produced the halal way? Animals slaughtered while fully conscious is cruel and barbaric,
A POLICE officer has been arrested following allegations he abused his position for sexual gain. The 32-year-old police constable with Greater Manchester Police was arrested today at an address in Tameside and has been detained for questioning.
There's always plenty of great things to do in Bolton, here's five for this week. Reading group launch party A NEW reading group is being launched this week. Bolton Central Library is kicking off its Reading Friends group for those stuck
WANDERERS have given a trial to Manchester United defender Tyrell Warren. The 20-year-old defender played for David Lee’s Under-23s in a 2-0 defeat at Leeds United this afternoon alongside first teamers such as Mark Little, Erhun Oztumer and Joe
EXPECT queuing traffic on the M602 after motorists were held during an incident. All lanes were closed between junctions one and two on the motorway during the incident, which has been reported as a concern for welfare. North West Motorway Police
Police have issued a list of secret slang terms and acronyms used by teenagers on the internet to help parents spot the telltale signs of online grooming and abuse. The extensive list released by Nottinghamshire Police includes popular terms and
The 'Loch Ness monster' could be threatened by plans for a water-powered electricity plant - that could lead to earthquakes and terrorist attacks, locals claim. An energy firm wants to build a hydro plant and use wind power to pump water from the
GEMMA Atkinson has shared a first look at her adorable baby bump as she demonstrated her pregnancy fitness regime. The former Emmerdale star is expecting her first baby with boyfriend Gorka Marquez, and the mum-to-be flaunted her growing baby bump
Areas blighted by Japanese knotweed is being mapped by a new interactive map to provides a heatmap of infestations across the UK. The online map lists the thousands of infestations of the notorious invasive weed that plagues gardens and land up
The M6 has been shut northbound following a crash involving at least six vehicles. Emergency services were called to the scene near Crewe just before 12.30pm on Monday. The northbound carriageway is now closed between junction 16 for Stoke-on-Trent
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build two homes on green belt land in Horwich have been thrown out. An application for permission in principle to build on land between Mill Lane and Gingham Brow, off Chorley Old Road, was lodged with Bolton Council in December
A BOLTON woman worked a three pronged scam in a Wilko store. Blackburn magistrates heard she stole an item returned it to the Blackburn town centre shop and exchanged it and then went back again with the product and the exchange receipt for which
THE site of the zero-carbon home which has been turned down by planning officers time and again was acquired by David Norris in 2015. The 46-year-old who is vice-chair of Bromley Cross Football Club has been living at Higher Critchley Fold Barn,
TENANTS of Bolton at Home flats are living in "an abandoned construction site", according to one resident. Daniel Okeeffe, 46, lives in one of three blocks of high rise flats in Thornbank, Deane. He says much-needed renovations on the flats began
PLANS for a state-of-the-art carbon neutral home in the countryside have been put before the council for a fourth time. Local Democracy Reporter JOSEPH TIMAN speaks to the man fighting to make the dream house a reality. A ZERO-CARBON house that
SHAUN Harvey will step down as chief executive of the EFL at the end of this season. Harvey will end a seven-year spell in the league’s hotseat after the play-offs, paving the way for a “change of leadership and a new direction.” But the 48
AN Oldham teenager went to bed with a headache, fell into a coma and woke up four days later - after unknowingly giving birth to a surprise baby. Ebony Stevenson, aged 18, had no idea she was pregnant, and after going to bed feeling unwell on December
LABOUR MPs Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Gavin Shuker, Mike Gapes, Ann Coffey and Chuka Umunna have announced their resignations from the party. Luciana Berger initially introduced herself as "the Labour Party MP", before correcting
Danny Dyer has waded into the controversy over Shamima Begum wanting to return to the UK. The EastEnders actor said that the runaway schoolgirl should be allowed back. He told Good Morning Britain: "I feel she needs a chance, maybe to explain
JASON Kenny has hit out at a van driver who he says nearly killed him and his young son while out on a bike ride. The Farnworth-born cyclist took to Twitter yesterday to tell his followers he had been cycling along quiet country lanes with his
YOUNG filmmakers from Bolton will enjoy the red carpet treatment as they enjoy the glamour and the excitement of an awards ceremony. University of Bolton Media students have been nominated in this year’s Royal Television Society’s Student North
A FRAUD court case was adjourned because a doctor had not provided medical evidence about the health of one of the defendants. Simon Bleakley, aged 45, had pleaded guilty to fraud charges at an earlier hearing and was awaiting sentencing with his
A car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning left a car without a wheel, but there were no signs of the motorists involved. The crash took place in Thicketford Road. Local resident Steven Beales was driving along the major road at around 2am
FORMER players, or anyone with memorabilia, are being urged to help celebrate 40 years of women's county cricket in Lancashire. To mark the milestone, a celebration is being planned in the form of a reunion of all first-team players to have represented
By Mark Sleightholm FARNWORTH boxer Jack Flatley wants the English title by the end of the year and hopes his upcoming fight at the Bolton Whites Hotel will set him up for a title challenge in May. Unbeaten in 14 professional outings, the 24-
A MOB of 20 youths set fire to a bin at a Bolton park. On Saturday night, members of Bolton North fire crew were called to Longsight Park where youths had set a fire to one of the park's bins. One fire engine and five members of the fire crew
PHIL Parkinson said he would launch an inquest into Wanderers’ heavy defeat to Norwich City – but would not read too much into the result. The squad will report back to Lostock this morning to review the four-goal rout which leaves Bolton three
BOLTON hospital is showing off its latest recruit — a therapy dog named Sydney. Sydney, a nine-year-old rescue basset hound, is a new addition to the hospital's nursing team. Sydney can be found doing his rounds on various wards, carrying out
A MAN headbutted his girlfriend in the face after a New Year celebration turned sour. Zimbabwe-born Paddington Muzondiwa and his on/off partner been seeing in the New Year at a Bolton town centre bar and nightclub. But Bolton Crown Court heard
A HISTORIC landmark will be restored to its former glory after the prayers of parishioners were answered. St James the Great Church, Daisy Hill has been awarded £70,500 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant to repair the striking 85ft bell
