Bolton news

• D-Day hero Dennis Oldland died after 'inadequate' care

  15-09-2017 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The 94-year-old was left slumped half-naked in a chair inches from his fire, an inquest hears.
  
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• Police presence to increase following London terrorist attack

  15-09-2017 22:08
  THERE will be an increase in armed and unarmed police officers in Greater Manchester after the terror threat level was raised to critical following the attack in London.
  
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• Ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle 'found safe and well'

  15-09-2017 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  The 37-year-old had been missing since 06:00 BST.
  
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• Ribble Valley pulls out of Lancashire devolution plan

  15-09-2017 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Ribble Valley Borough Council "want co-operation, not domination", its leader says.
  
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• Ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle 'missing' from Manchester

  15-09-2017 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Clarke Carlisle's agent says his family are concerned for his welfare after being unable to contact him.
  
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• Dangerous driver left in coma for 6 weeks after smashing head-on into car spared jail

  15-09-2017 16:35
  A DANGEROUS driver who was left in a coma after smashing into another car has been spared jail.
  
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• Dangerous driver left in coma after smashing head-on into car spared jail

  15-09-2017 16:35
  A DANGEROUS driver who was left in a coma after smashing into another car has been spared jail.
  
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• Lancashire council leader accused of halal meat 'crusade'

  15-09-2017 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  The issue of supplying unstunned halal meat to schools "is a matter of conscience", says Geoff Driver.
  
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• Bolton delighted and perplexed by Maidenhead RFC's 'strange game' against Cleve - Windsor Express

  15-09-2017 15:08
  Windsor Express
  Bolton delighted and perplexed by Maidenhead RFC's 'strange game' against Cleve
  Windsor Express
  Russell Bolton was delighted but perplexed by Maidenhead's 'strange game' with Cleve on Saturday which they narrowly won 41-39. The 12-try thriller was at times a knockabout match with five tries coming in a frantic first 20 minutes, but it was one ...and more »
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after falling ill at bank

  15-09-2017 14:41
  A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after falling ill at a bank in the town centre.
  
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• Missing girl from Atherton found safe and well

  15-09-2017 14:09
  A 14-YEAR-OLD missing girl from Atherton has been found safe and well. 
  
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• Missing 14-year-old girl could be with man in his 20s

  15-09-2017 14:09
  A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has gone missing and could be with a man in his 20s. 
  
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• Family raises money for Bolton Hospice in memory of Astley Bridge granddad Edward 'Jock' Conaghan - The Bolton News

  15-09-2017 14:04
  The Bolton News
  Family raises money for Bolton Hospice in memory of Astley Bridge granddad Edward 'Jock' Conaghan
  The Bolton News
  A DEVOTED Bolton family have pulled out all the stops to raise money in memory of a much-loved grandad. For the past two and a half decades, friends and family of Edward 'Jock' Conaghan by have hosted The Jock Conaghan Memorial Trophy and fun day ...and more »
  
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• Victoria Square in Bolton Town Centre pictured in 1964 - The Bolton News

  15-09-2017 13:44
  The Bolton News
  Victoria Square in Bolton Town Centre pictured in 1964
  The Bolton News
  TODAY'S Looking Back photograph shows an area of Bolton many of us will know and walk along almost every day. This is Victoria Square in Bolton Town Centre pictured in 1964. We see the monument as it looks today in the centre but the shops are very ...and more »
  
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• You probably walk through here regularly — but do you recognise it?

  15-09-2017 13:42
  TODAY’S Looking Back photograph shows an area of Bolton many of us will know and walk along almost every day.
  
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• Memory of former soldier helps raise thousands for hospice

  15-09-2017 13:34
  A DEVOTED Bolton family have pulled out all the stops to raise money in memory of a much-loved grandad.
  
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• Family's extra special 25th year raising money in memory of much-loved grandad

  15-09-2017 13:34
  A DEVOTED Bolton family have pulled out all the stops to raise money in memory of a much-loved grandad.
  
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• Kath Worsley sacrifices her long locks for Bolton Dementia Support after mum Jane diagnosed with condition - The Bolton News

  15-09-2017 13:32
  The Bolton News
  Kath Worsley sacrifices her long locks for Bolton Dementia Support after mum Jane diagnosed with condition
  The Bolton News
  WHEN it comes to raising money for charity, Kath Worsley really is a cut above. The 48-year-old had her long locks cut off as she 'braved the shave' to support a cause close to her heart. So far she has raised in excess of £900 for Bolton Dementia ...and more »
  
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• Today is national 'finish work at 4pm' day!

  15-09-2017 13:26
  HAPPY Friday! Today is national leave work at 4pm day.
  
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• Today is national 'finish at 4pm' day!

  15-09-2017 13:26
  HAPPY Friday! Today is national leave work at 4pm day.
  
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• Woman sacrifices her long locks after mum diagnosed with dementia

  15-09-2017 13:25
  WHEN it comes to raising money for charity, Kath Worsley really is a cut above.
  
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• Lancashire defeat confirms Essex as champions

  15-09-2017 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Essex become county champions for the first time since 1992 as closest challengers Lancashire lose to Somerset at Taunton.
  
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• Ipswich Town v Bolton Wanderers - BBC Sport

  15-09-2017 12:53
  BBC Sport
  Ipswich Town v Bolton Wanderers
  BBC Sport
  The defender has been sidelined since sustaining an ankle ligament injury against Millwall last month, but returned to training this week. Bolton have a number of injury issues, with Derik Osede (groin) and Will Buckley (hamstring) joining Sammy Ameobi ...
  Phil Parkinson hopes for brighter future at Bolton Wanderers after transfer embargo is liftedThe Bolton News
  Bolton Wanderers head to Ipswich Town still seeking first Championship winEast An
  
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• Terror probe after blast sends 'fireball' through packed tube train

  15-09-2017 12:41
  SCOTLAND Yard has declared a terrorist incident after a blast sent a "fireball" and a "wall of flame" through a packed London Underground train.
  
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• 'He fought the horrible disease to the end' - Kyle Buckley's mum announces 12-year-old has died

  15-09-2017 10:25
  Brave cancer battler Kyle Buckley has lost his fight with the disease, his mother has announced.
  
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• Newport Arcade Passageway, Bolton, has been taped off after reports of rape - The Bolton News

  15-09-2017 09:26
  The Bolton News
  Newport Arcade Passageway, Bolton, has been taped off after reports of rape
  The Bolton News
  A POLICE investigation has been launched after reports a young woman was raped in the town centre. Newport Arcade was cordoned off this morning with officers at the scene. Police say they received a report, on Thursday, that a 19-year-old had been ...and more »
  
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• Police investigation after reports 19-year-old raped in the town centre

  15-09-2017 09:24
  POLICE have taped off Newport Arcade passageway in Bolton Town Centre.
  
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• Part of town centre cordoned off in police incident

  15-09-2017 09:24
  POLICE have taped off Newport Arcade passageway in Bolton Town Centre.
  
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• Lack of doctors and nurses 'biggest NHS challenge' says Bolton CCG chairman - The Bolton News

  15-09-2017 07:04
  The Bolton News
  Lack of doctors and nurses 'biggest NHS challenge' says Bolton CCG chairman
  The Bolton News
  THE NHS is facing its 'most critical challenge' with doctors, nurses and GPs in short supply, according to the chairman of Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group. The comments from Dr Wirin Bhatiani were made during the health authority's annual general ...and more »
  
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• Planning chief pledges to get tough on developers

  15-09-2017 07:02
  DEVELOPERS who break planning rules will face a ‘tougher stance’ from Bolton Council, a town hall chief has pledged.
  
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• New pub car park that could stop traffic problems given green light

  15-09-2017 07:02
  A NEW pub car park that could help with school traffic problems has been given the green light.
  
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• Lack of doctors and nurses 'biggest NHS challenge' says Bolton health chief

  15-09-2017 07:02
  THE NHS is facing its 'most critical challenge' with doctors, nurses and GPs in short supply, according to the chairman of Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group.
  
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• Drivers warned to expect delays on busy road during major resurfacing work

  15-09-2017 07:02
  MOTORISTS can expect major delays around Bromley Cross over two weekends due to resurfacing works along a long stretch of a busy road.
  
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• Who is new face appointed to oversee network of state-of-the-art youth centres?

  15-09-2017 07:01
  A YOUNG people’s charity has brought in a new face to oversee its network of state-of-the-art youth centres.
  
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• New face to oversee network of state-of-the-art youth centres

  15-09-2017 07:01
  A YOUNG people’s charity has brought in a new face to oversee its network of state-of-the-art youth centres.
  
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• More Bolton talent to shine in new BBC show

  15-09-2017 07:01
  A BIG all singing, all dancing showcase is hitting the small screen this Saturday thanks to a lot of Bolton talent.
  
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• 'It's total disrespect' — Mum's fury after thieves rip up path for THIRD time

  15-09-2017 07:01
  A MUM has hit out at ‘disrespectful’ thieves after paving stones were ripped up from her front path in the middle of the night— for the THIRD time.
  
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• Brewery set up by two pals appears in national 'beer bible'

  15-09-2017 07:00
  CHEERS! Two pals who set up their own brewery are toasting success – after appearing in a national beer bible.
  
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