WE could be in for a snowy night with temperatures set to drop to 1°C. Forecasters say snow is a possibility, especially in hilly areas, as some parts of Greater Manchester experienced flurries today. According to the Met Office today's rainy
The proportion of people falling ill with flu continues to rise as new figures show more than two-thirds of toddlers have not had their flu vaccine. The number of flu cases confirmed in hospitals in the week to December 8 was 472, up from 330 the
A MAN caught on video using racist slurs while travelling on a tram has been handed a prison sentence. Ryan John Healey, 29, of Porchester Drive, Radcliffe was charged with racially aggravated public order following a video which appeared on social
Holland’s Pies is on the lookout for the next star baker. The winner will get the chance to go behind the scenes in the baker’s development kitchen for the first time ever, alongside pastry expert and new product development chef Geoff Hughes.
POLICE are warning drivers of delays after a car collided with the central reservation on the M61. The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between Junction 8 for Chorley and Junction 6 for Horwich and Bolton. Highways officers have
POLICE are searching for a teenager who missed a court appearance over criminal damage charges. Alex Ziga was ordered to appear before magistrates in relation to a charge of causing damage but failed to show up. The 19-year-old is believed to
Drivers are being warned not to offer people lifts home for profit this Christmas, following reports of people offering their services on social media. Those offering lifts may see it as an easy way to make some extra cash to help cover their motoring
A DEPLETED Horwich Hockey Club men’s second team lost 8-1 at home to Brooklands. With players stepping up for the first-team’s 8-0 defeat at Keswick in Division Two North of the North West Hockey League, the 10-man seconds were seven goals down
A TEENAGER has been sentenced to 14 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to threatening unlawful violence towards another person on November 13. At Bolton Magistrates’ Court Muntazir Haider, aged 18, of Greenroyd Avenue
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on Manchester Road. A commuter was heading towards Chorley at around 7am this morning when they saw an accident involving a motorbike and a red Toyota. Passersby stayed on scene to help the biker
Drivers can expect delays after a crash on the motorway. Two lanes were closed on the southbound carriageway of the M61 from junction eight at Chorley, towards junction six at Rivington Services. All vehicles have now been moved to the hard
This election is unprecedented for a myriad of reasons. Here's some issues and events to keep an eye on when the polls close at 10pm today. 1) A record number of women MPs elected At the 2017 election, a total of 208 women were elected as MPs
HORWICH Harrier Janet Rashleigh produced a great result at the Manchester Area Cross Country League to finish 13th overall in a strong field of 179 women. At a new venue at Arrowe Park Country Park in the Wirral the unfamiliar course was a test
LOSTOCK AC’s Andrew Morley beat the UK’s winter blues with a storming performance at the 37th running of the Cave Shepherd Barbados marathon. Starting at 5am to beat the 30°C midday heat and visiting the historic UNESCO world heritage site of Bridgetown
BACK-TO-BACK shows at the University of Bolton Stadium form part of a busy boxing weekend in Bolton. After being in Khaleel Majid’s corner in Altrincham on Friday night, Kieran Farrell will then promote both amateur and professional cards in the
MAGISTRATES have ordered a man to be electronically tagged after he attacked two women and damaged a mobile phone in Nelson Square, Bolton, on August 17. Macauley Walton, aged 22, of Chelford Drive, Swinton, pleaded guilty to committing the assaults
A MAN flew into a rage after he let himself into his girlfriend's home and found another man in her bed. Luke Buckle punched the man in the head and assaulted his girlfriend. Bolton Crown Court heard how 31-year-old Buckle and the woman had
KEITH Hill feels his players have got to start learning their lessons in League One – or risk the consequences. The Bolton boss wants his squad to shoulder more responsibility for analysing their opponents and taking on board the information passed
DIAMOND buses has been under fire as passengers complain about a poor quality of service and numerous delays. However, bosses at the company say they have been hit by a number of unexpected issues and were left with a lack of drivers following
THE United Kingdom goes to polls today with all eyes on Bolton. The town has two marginal seats, one which Labour has to take to form a government 'for real' change and one which the Conservatives need to win to ensure they have the majority they
A CHURCH building could be knocked down to make way for a block of flats for over-55s. St Columba RC Church in Ripley Street, which closed in 2017, would be demolished and 24 "independent living" apartments would be built in its place if the plans
OUR story about fury over a 'monstrosity' construction in Farnworth provoked a massive reaction on The Bolton News website. The Plodder Lane house which has been under construction for almost two years may have to be scaled down after parts of it were
FURNITURE, bottles and cans, and dozens of needles were among the "abysmal" 420 bags of rubbish collected along the banks of the River Croal. Volunteer litter pickers collected the rubbish over two weekends at the start of the month. Peter
MAGISTRATES have fined a man £330 after he was found guilty of possessing cannabis in Blackpool on May 19. Anthony Seddon, aged 30, of Portland Street, Halliwell, had denied committing the offence and also failed to turn up to Blackpool Magistrates
THE chairman of governors at Bolton School has retired. Michael Griffiths was given a black-tie dinner send off this week where his dedication to the education of people from the town and surrounding area was praised. His work creating the independent
A VIOLENT man who repeatedly harassed and assaulted his ex-partner has been jailed for three years. In August last year Alex Crossman was given a restraining order preventing him from contacting the woman, going to her home or visiting Leverhulme
RESIDENTS waiting too long for pain relief and improperly stored medicines are among criticisms aimed at Farnworth Care Home in a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. Inspectors found that both the leadership and safety of the service required
COMEDIAN and presenter Paddy McGuinness has been given an 80s makeover ahead of a TV special this weekend. The Bolton-born comic will front a one-off themed episode of Take Me Out on Saturday, where the girls will rock shoulder pads and the boys
AS the festive season rolls in, there’s often the same discussion between Muslim families, will they celebrate the holiday season? The answer is not a simple yes or no, many Muslim families enjoy the lead up, and many even join in on Christmas
WANDERERS will end this decade with the worst away return in all four divisions – but as Keith Hill takes his side to Peterborough United, a plan to change that will be contemplated. Life on the road has seldom ran smooth for Bolton in the last
WHEN First Bus left Bolton in August this year passengers hoped that services would improve. But, as the failing firm was replaced with West Midlands outfit Diamond Buses it became clear that such a major switch would bring new problems. Since
BOLTON boy band NXTGEN are to give Bury youngsters a special insight into life in the music industry when they visit a school next week. The pop trio of Cian Gleeson, from Horwich, Sonny Hardman, from Atherton and Joel Healy, from Salford, shot
MAGISTRATES have banned a man from holding a licence for 12 months after he was caught drug driving. Amin Mohammed, aged 22, of Little Holme Walk, Bolton, initially denied driving a Nissan Micra on Lostock Lane, Bolton, on December 19 last year
