RAIL operator Transpennine Express (TPE) is joining other companies in the UK in offering “automatic” compensation for delays. Passengers who experience waits of half an hour or more will now have their refund claims systematically generated and
FIRE chiefs have again warned people against open flames on moorland. It comes nearly after devastating fires ripped through Winter Hill and caused extensive damage near the Dovestones Reservoir in Oldham. Despite repeated warnings, fire crews
A WALKING group has invited budding ramblers to join on five walks of varying difficulty. Bolton HF Walking Club is asking anyone interested in wandering the countryside to join in, with four trips on Wednesday July 17 and a final walk on Thursday
THE 13th annual Scarecrow Festival brought hundreds of visitors out to admire the farmyard creations. A huge 136 scarecrows popped up around the town over the weekend, with visitors able to hunt down each on and tick them off their lists, following
The University of Bolton has been named number one in Greater Manchester for student satisfaction for the third year running. The National Student Survey (NSS) preliminary results reveal that the university scored 86.53 for overall student satisfaction
WANDERERS Ladies were left in the lurch by Scottish side Motherwell after a mystery bug swept through their opponents’ squad. The club had been expecting to kick-off their pre-season with a prestige friendly at the Skuna Stadium on Sunday afternoon
MEMBERS of the public have been given their first glimpse at plans for the main phase of a £40million flood defence scheme. A series of defences and flood barriers, including sheet pile walls and earth embankments, are due to be installed along
TWO teenagers have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Farnworth. The youngsters, thought to be between 14 and 15, were involved in an incident at around 1.30pm on Bradford Road. The road is closed between Lavender Road and Minerva
PLANS to turn a day nursery into a 13-bedroom hotel which sparked opposition have been refused. The application sought permission to turn Buttons & Bows Private Day Nursery on Hamilton Street, Atherton into a hotel. The proposals, submitted by
About 20 bombs dropped on Bolton during the World War One Zeppelin raid of September 25 1916. This picture shows Kirk Street, off Deane Road, which received the worst of it with 13 people killed and six houses destroyed.
TRAINS stopping at all stations between Bolton and Preston were cancelled earlier today due to a "failure of electricity supply". Rail operator Northern this morning sent out a warning to passengers after the issue caused a number of services to
A TEENAGE girl has died in a major motorway collision. Sana Patel, 13, from Blackburn, was travelling with her family when the incident occurred between Junction Six and Junction Eight on the M61 last night. She was in a Nissan Qashqai which
SCHOOL prom season is here and hardworking students are enjoying glamorous evenings to mark the end of their exams. From beautiful gowns to smart suits, luxury cars to more unusual modes of transport, youngsters across the town have been turning
Expert Egypt talk EXPLORE Egyptology at a talk at Bolton Museum given by Prof Joann Fletcher and Dr Stephen Buckley, on Thursday, 7pm - 8.30pm. They will be presenting recent research into the natural world of Ancient Egypt and the Egyptian
This week we travel back to the early 1990s. The images in today's gallery were taken at Bolton primary schools in 1991. We’re hoping that some of you will recognise themselves, friends or family members in these pictures. So take a flick through
TO describe Kevin Simm’s career as being a rollercoaster is something of an understatement. From his early days as a member of chart-toppers Liberty X, his subsequent solo career saw him performing in pubs and clubs. Then in 2016 he won the TV talent
MORE roadworks are popping up in Bolton this week. Starting today for two days are roadworks in Market Street, Farnworth, where telecoms work is being done. On Tuesday, roadworks will be lifted in both Crumpsall Street and Baythorpe Street,
A COUPLE is in a battle with transport authorities over the availability of disability bus passes. Janice Greenwood suffers with multiple sclerosis (MS) which serious impacts her movement and has left her in a wheelchair but her husband John says
OFTEN frowned upon nowadays for objectifying women, beauty contests were absolutely huge in the 1960s and were regularly broadcast on prime-time television. In November 1960, Bolton claimed Miss UK as one of its own because the title holder was
