FORMER Bury defender Adam Thompson is training with Wanderers and could soon sign a contract. Ipswich Town had been chasing the 26-year-old Northern Ireland international but The Bolton News understands he has discussed a deal with the Whites,
ELDERLY people were evacuated this afternoon after a kitchen fire broke out. Bolton fire crews were called to Jubilee House in Gas Street after a tea towel was accidentally left over a burning hob. Firefighters responded at 12.50pm to the flats
I AM pleased that Andrea Egan has highlighted concerns about austerity and the protest planned for September 29 at the Conservative party conference in Manchester. One of my big concerns is the level of cuts to school funding and the terrible impact
THERESA May is stepping down as Prime Minister. Many of us in Bolton are not going to get what we want. Many of us want a Prime Minister who will bear down on inequality and really deliver more equality for all. This is no matter what our circumstances
BOLTON & District Pensioners Association wish to respond to the report in your paper, of 19/7/19, “Tram and train OAPs to pay fee”. Stephen Rhodes customer director at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), announced that Pensioners will have
A ROAD is closed in both directions after a car crash. Hardy Mill Road in Harwood is closed after a crash left a car on its roof. Police say that the driver suffered a medical epsiode, causing her to crash into a series of vehicles. The
OLDHAM Athletic have pulled the plug on their pre-season friendly against Wanderers, which was due to be played on Saturday, July 27. The Latics wanted assurances from Bolton that they would have a competitive team to put out at Boundary Park –
AN 11-year-old boy with several allergies, including dairy, died after eating a Morrisons chocolate bar given to him by his father, who believed it to be free from milk products. On Saturday June 8, Thomas Pownall gave his son, Raffi Ahmed Pownall
TWO men have been jailed after the murder of 21-year-old Billy Livesley. David Connor, 27, of Bickershaw Lane in Wigan, was found guilty of the murder of Billy Livesley, from Platt Bridge. Mr Livesley was struck over the head with a crowbar and
Greater Manchester is set to bask in hot weather this week. Temperatures will reach 28C on Tuesday, with glorious sunshine forecast from around midday. "As we head through the week, the rain will generally begin to ease across northern areas
A RESIDENT voiced her relief after trees in Timperley causing "an accident waiting to happen" were pruned six weeks after she informed the council. Heather Turner complained to Trafford Council on June 8 but they only attended to the trees on the
A CONTROVERSIAL community hub will be part of the Churches Conservation Trust’s golden anniversary tour in aid of heritage crime prevention. The charity’s chief executive Peter Aiers will attempt to raise £50,000 by visiting 50 UK churches in 50
THE younger brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has been remanded in custody at a court bail hearing. Hashem Abedi, 22, appeared at Oxford Crown Court via video-link from HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison in south-east London, on Monday
Nearly 70,000 Volvo cars in the UK are being recalled over a fire risk related to an engine problem, the manufacturer said. Certain models built between 2014 and 2019 are affected by the issue. A spokesman for the Swedish company said its investigations
RESIDENTS, councillors and leaders have had their say on proposals for new park and ride spaces in Radcliffe which have been revealed as part of a major transport overhaul for Greater Manchester. Plans for 1,000 new park and ride spaces by the
A MILKMAN had his van stolen a couple of hours before he was due to set off on his deliveries. A white Toyota Hilux was stolen from Chorley New Road, in Horwich, at around 3am on Monday. Police have released the registration number of the vehicle
Whirlpool has launched a recall of its fire risk tumble dryers by urging remaining owners of unmodified machines to "make contact immediately". The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced the recall involving 500,000 dryers that
TWO MEN have been arrested after a town centre supermarket was broken into. Aldi, in Trinity Street. was targeted by burglars in the early hours of Monday morning. Police officers carried out a search of the area surrounding the store and arrested
MANNY Pacquiao appeared to rule out a possible showdown with Amir Khan in November after winning his WBA welterweight title showdown with Keith Thurman in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, aged 40, became the oldest welterweight champion in history by defeating
MASKED men robbed a convenience store and fled before police arrived. Two armed men in balaclavas raided the Co-op store in Highfield Road, Farnworth, on Sunday evening. It is at least the third attack on the shop in the past year. According
EAGLEY professional Ryan Ayres starred with a stunning eight-wicket haul and 39 not out to inspire a crucial home victory over Darcy Lever on Saturday, leading to praise of the highest order from his captain Jack Wainman. “Ryan’s performance was
A NEW white goods recycling service has been launched by a Bolton electricals giant - after it emerged 47,000 fridges and washers had been dumped nationwide. Research commissioned by AO.com has revealed Leeds was the UK's capital for the fly-tipping
EGERTON convincingly beat Stand by 102 runs on Saturday, hurting their hosts’ chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier Division. Batting at four, pro Janith Liyanage top-scored with 67 as they made 191-6, with support from Dave Hamnett (34
LOSTOCK are confident they can beat Horwich for the second time this season and claim the first trophy on offer in 2019 in tomorrow’s Bolton League T20 final. Rob Holgate’s side make the short trip to Ramsbottom Road for the rearranged repeat of
A CHARITY which offers food for struggling families is running short of supplies weeks after opening its doors. Emmaus Bolton opened its new pantry in June and the service - which is similar to a foodbank - already helps to feed as many as 400
Police are set to clampdown on motorcyclists who ride illegal off-road bikes in public areas. Officers from Greater Manchester Police's specialist team, Operation Comenca, flooded areas in Astley Bridge, Breightmet and Tonge Moor last week searching
AN MP has condemned the 'feudal' hangover from the Victorian mills of leasehold homes. Leigh's Jo Platt backed calls for reforms of the system where homeowers have to pay a ground rent and often service charge on properties they have bought.
WANDERERS go into the penultimate week of pre-season with a takeover tantalisingly within reach – but the club’s preparations for League One lying in tatters. Sources close to the Football Ventures consortium insist a deal to buy both the club
A MAN battered his long-time friend at a party filled with heavy drinking and drugs. Oliver Clinch, 24, was sentenced for assault after kicking and hitting his friend at a party completely unprovoked, according to the prosecution. Clinch, of
VOLUNTEERS who work at care homes, hospitals, hospices, surgeries and in other clinical settings are invited to attend a series of courses to receive training. The events have been organised by Bolton Hospice’s education department, and are free
A COUPLE with a burning ambition for their own fireplace showroom have warmed to the task. Andy and Stephanie Booth had run Booth’s Heating Solutions for the past 13 years but recently had had yearnings for a fresh challenge. So when Andy’s
A UNITED effort by more than 40 Bolton organisations to improve life for the borough's communities has been recognised with a national distinction. Supporters of The Bolton Family travelled to the Royal Albert Hall to collect the Connected Places
Sri Lankan Presidential candidate sings as he receives honorary degree from University of Bolton A guitar-playing chief executive who could be the next president of Sri Lanka by Christmas received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bolton
AN expanding Horwich recruitment firm has appointed a new commercial head. Earlier this year Four Recruitment, in Mansell Way, confirmed it had secured a £250,000 investment package. This has been rounded by the installation of Steve Benson,
A DETERMINED woman returned to Bolton to "finish what she started" after her bike broke during the IRONMAN UK competition last weekend. Mid-way through the gruelling triathlon, participant Laura Crick's bicycle chain jammed, causing several spokes
A CROWD of pedestrians feared a terrorist attack and fled screaming as a car careered towards them. Drunk driver Josh Gaskell deliberately aimed the vehicle at groups of people coming out of Bradshawgate bars in the early hours of December 8 last
A SCHOOL allotment was targeted by mindless vandals on the last day of term. Firefighters were called to Horwich Parish CE Primary School around 7pm on Friday after a blaze, thought to have been deliberately started, tore through a cabin containing
Other recipients of honorary doctorates throughout the week were: •The Right Hon Sir John Hayes CBE MP - Doctor of Education for his outstanding contribution to education. Sir John has held five ministerial positions and six shadow ministerial positions
A leading figure at the University of Bolton has been honoured for his community work. Bill Dawson was made a Doctor of the University on Tuesday for his outstanding contribution to the community. Bill, who is also a Trustee of the Bolton Wanderers
