Golden girl Kiera Byland swapped the podium for the stage as she was once again honoured for sporting achievements — this time in her hometown. The 21-year-old who rode off with three gold medals at the World Games in Abu Dhabi — adding to the
MARKET Place shopping centre was evacuated a short time ago . In what is believed to have been a false alarm triggered by youngsters, cinema-goers, diners and other customers were told to leave the premises at around 6.30pm. However, all were
ADMINISTRATORS at The Bolton Whites Hotel have warned that the sale of the business could still be “six to eight weeks” away. Insolvency firm Quantuma released a statement this evening claiming that they have had “limited contact” until recently
A GROCERY with more than 100 years of history is moving with the times as it cuts down on plastic packaging to help the environment. The Salad Bowl in Winter Hey Lane has been specialising in fresh, locally sourced fruit and vegetable boxes since
THE Bolton News is in search for the cutest and most adorable kids in our brand new Little Treasures 2019 competition. From next week our photographer will be in Crompton Place taking photographs of all your little treasures for our fantastic
I DON’T know if any patients are aware of this but the NHS has recently brought out a system whereby doctors receptionists have been given the responsibility to decide who and who does not get an appointment to see their doctor. This is outrageous
SHOCKING CCTV footage shows the moment a car flipped onto its roof and rolled across a road after colliding with a parked vehicle. The crash in Church Street, Ainsworth, caused the moving car to flip onto its roof and roll twice across the other
TWO houses were shot at in the same Prestwich street overnight – and police believe they may be linked to another shooting in Radcliffe. Officers were called to Polefield Hall Road in Prestwich to reports of gunshots being fired at two homes at
Amir Khan looks set to get his wish and face Manny Pacquiao in a mega-money bout later this year. The Bolton star says he and the Filipino great have signed to fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 8. The 32-year-old defeated the overmatched
THE grand Victoria Hall is staging its first professional panto in recent years this festive season — oh yes it is! Joe Purdy Productions, which has brought the nation’s favourite characters to Bolton in star-studded pantomimes, is this year adding
A HORWICH teenager starred in a world-first performance for her music school’s golden anniversary earlier this month. Trumpeter Holly Clark was part of Cheetham’s School of Music’s one-thousand strong ensemble that became the first student group
BUSINESSES in Bolton can recycle the same items as households. The council’s commercial waste service offers the same “recycling streams” as the domestic waste offer. This means businesses can recycle paper, plastic bottles, glass and other
SCHOOL children are taking a stand on road safety in Bolton. Two students from St Brendan's Primary School, in Brookfold Lane, Harwood Lee, are teaching their fellow pupils about road safety as newly appointed road ambassadors. Bolton Council's
ROTARIANS from Bolton Clubs supported the Iron Man Night Run and presented a cheque to charity just before the race started on Friday night. Members of the local Rotary Clubs helped out at the finishing line and provided marshals around the course
CHILDMINDERS are said to be leaving the profession due to increasing costs and competition. Local Democracy Reporter JOSEPH TIMAN speaks to them about their latest challenge . . . commercial waste. BOLTON’S childminders might have to start paying
A POSTIE who slotted a parcel through an open upstairs window and onto a bed when there was no reply to the doorbell was hailed a terrific shot by the impressed homeowner. And the incredible aim - squeezing the parcel into a relatively small opening
A WARNING has been issued after at least nine teenagers were hospitalised after using vaping liquid containing the drug spice. There have been six confirmed incidents of young people across Greater Manchester collapsing after using the liquid,
FIRE crews were called to a building being demolished last night. Fires were left burning at an old methodist hall, which in the process of being demolished, in Junction Road according to firefighters from Bolton Central station. At around
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the scene of a car on fire after it crashed into a lamppost last night. At around 2am, fire crew responded to reports that a car had crashed into a lamppost in Chorley Old Road, near Bob's Smithy Inn. Witnesses say they
WELL what a game we witnessed in the World Cup final on Sunday. As a Kiwi, my household loyalties were divided which made watching all the more tense. The game certainly had many twists and turns but who would have thought it would have come
HORWICH are flying high, and so is Lewis Haydock – just a bit later than originally planned. Horwich’s continued success, highlighted by Sunday’s quarter-final Lancashire Knockout victory over Lancashire League side Walsden, has given the new-ball
BOLTON racer Callum Grant enjoyed a fine weekend at the latest round of the Historic Sports Car Formula Ford 1600 Championship. Grant and his Merlyn were in action on the Anglesey GP circuit and picked up a third-place finish before improving to
BOLTON School’s athletics teams impressed when taking on the best the town has to offer. After winning seven of their 11 events at the Bolton Town Athletics Championships at Leigh Sports Village, the Year 9 girls were crowned champions while the
WANDERERS will wait on a takeover green-light before offering ANY contracts to free agents this summer. With the start of the season less than three weeks away, Phil Parkinson has just six senior players currently at his disposal – and training
COMPLAINTS have been made after public land was fenced off. Council chiefs they are aware of an issue and working to resolve it. A resident contacted The Bolton News to raised concerns over a number of caravans that have been established on
TRAM passengers will now be able to use contactless cards to pay for tickets. The upgrade came into force yesterday as part of Transport for Greater Manchester's recent push to improve the public transport system. Metrolink travellers will now
A DANGEROUS driver forced pedestrians to flee out of his path as he careered around streets trying to avoid being caught by police. Bolton Crown Court heard how Benjamin Hargreaves was at the wheel of a VW Golf to spare a friend drink driving after
HAVE the time of your life this summer as Bolton comedy legend Paddy McGuinness turns his hand to the big screen for a blast of film fun. The former Phoenix Nights star has teamed up with fellow comedian Keith Lemon to launch the duo’s first live
GREATER Manchester’s mayor has called on the government to back the region’s clean air proposals. Plans for a Clean Air Zone covering all 10 boroughs were revealed earlier this year. £116 million of government funding was sought to help taxi
TWO award-winning local charities celebrated reaching milestone ages by holding a tea party with a twist. Halliwell Befriending Society (HBS) and Hafway young people’s charity teamed up to celebrate their 25th and 20th years with afternoon tea
A BEREAVED mum was left heartbroken after a thief stole a handbag containing her late daughter's keys. Bolton Crown Court heard how Andrea Horner accidentally left her handbag outside Costa Coffee in Bolton and thief Elizabeth Cronin picked it
JULIAN Darby believes Dennis Politic is ready to push his way into the first team picture at Wanderers. With the opening game of the season less than three weeks away and serious repair work needed on the senior squad, great consideration is now
HE has often been seen in the company of the royal family in recent years — so it is no surprise that Saeed Atcha has been appointed to officially represent Her Majesty the Queen at ceremonies and events. At 22-years-old he has becomes the youngest
CHILDREN will love the upcoming bug hunt and dragonfly walk. On Saturday, Darcy Lever Gravel Pits Action Group is leading a walk through Moses Gate Country Park from 11am to spot bugs and dragonflies in the foliage. All are welcome, though all
A NEW scheme to provide children fleeing their homeland with somewhere safe to stay is to be piloted in Bolton. Bolton Council has announced a new one-year pilot accommodation project to provide services for care leavers and unaccompanied children
