Bolton news

• Valeri Belokon: Ex-Blackpool director was 'offered ownership' by Owen Oyston

  20-03-2018 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-Blackpool director Valeri Belokon turns down an offer by Owen Oyston to take ownership of the club.
  
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• World Cup 2018: Nick Pope on journey from milkman to England squad

  20-03-2018 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Nick Pope says a call-up to the England team was a "far off possibility" when he was working 4am shifts as a milkman.
  
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• Rochdale 0-2 Fleetwood Town

  20-03-2018 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Fleetwood boost their League Two survival hopes after they claim a win at fellow strugglers Rochdale.
  
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• Morecambe 0-0 Colchester United

  20-03-2018 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Morecambe and Colchester share the spoils after a goalless draw at the Globe Arena in League Two.
  
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• Pupils taken to hospital after acid spill scare at Great Lever school

  20-03-2018 19:15
  TWO PUPILS were taken to hospital for precautionary checks after an accidental spillage of hydrochloric acid at a school.
  
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• How much did this Bolton reservoir sell for at auction?

  20-03-2018 18:22
  A RESERVOIR up in the northern hills of Bolton has been bought at auction for £36,500.
  
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• An alien invasion over Horwich? 'Strange lights' in the sky trigger calls to police

  20-03-2018 17:49
  FEARS of an alien invasion over Horwich were quickly dispelled after strange lights turned out to be from a circus.
  
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• Howzat for an event in memory of Andy Hartley

  20-03-2018 17:45
  A CHARITY walk with a difference will make stops at local cricket grounds and pubs in memory of a former Blackrod Cricket Club chairman.
  
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• Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival this weekend

  20-03-2018 17:33
  A DECADE of decadence will be celebrated in Ramsbottom this weekend when it hosts its tenth annual Chocolate Festival.
  
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• Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir needs singers

  20-03-2018 17:20
  THE GREATER Manchester Police Male Voice Choir are seeking new members following a period of success.
  
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• Lorry driver admits causing Lord Taylor of Blackburn's mobility scooter death

  20-03-2018 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  The 87-year-old peer died nine days after being knocked off his mobility scooter outside the House of Lords.
  
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• Bolton Theosophical Society meeting

  20-03-2018 15:07
  THEOSOPHY enthusiasts are invited to a talk to be given by Tim Wyatt on 'Weapons of the Spiritual Warrior'.
  
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• New vets in Bolton to open its doors for a family fun day

  20-03-2018 13:38
  FAMILIES in Bolton can visit a new veterinary surgery at a family fun day.
  
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• Clayton Hall landfill 'stench': Owners Quercia miss deadline

  20-03-2018 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  A landfill site's owners could be prosecuted, but claim "challenging weather" delayed remedial work.
  
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• Well Women Centre given £76,000 for exercise classes

  20-03-2018 13:15
  A COMMUNITY group supporting vulnerable women has been awarded a grant for self-esteem and exercise courses.
  
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• REVIEW: East is East at the Octagon

  20-03-2018 09:55
  THE Octagon’s production of the popular British comedy East is East has audiences in laughter and tears – often both at the same time.
  
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• Family evacuates Astley Bridge home after Hotpoint dishwasher fire

  20-03-2018 09:49
  A FAMILY evacuated their home in Astley Bridge after a dishwasher fire started in the kitchen.
  
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• Plastic fears prompts call to ditch bottled water at Bolton Council meetings

  20-03-2018 07:03
  TOWN hall chiefs could be losing their bottle at meetings.
  
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• Health bosses look for £7.1 million of savings

  20-03-2018 07:03
  HEALTH bosses in Bolton will focus on the annual financial plan and £7.1 million of savings at this month’s board meeting.
  
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• Evie leads way in helping clean up park river

  20-03-2018 07:03
  A POLLUTED river has prompted schoolgirl Evie Isherwood to take action.
  
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• Driver cleared of causing Horwich pensioner's death

  20-03-2018 07:03
  A MOTORIST has been cleared of causing a pensioner’s death.
  
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• Bolton reservoir and iconic mill to go under the hammer at auction

  20-03-2018 07:03
  TWO landmarks in Bolton are due to go under the hammer at an auction today.
  
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• Two cars taken after second house is targeted by burglar in three days

  20-03-2018 07:02
  A BURGLAR stole two cars from outside a house in the second break-in in the space of three days in the same area of Horwich.
  
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• Road safety quiz held to remember Westhoughton community stalwart killed by car

  20-03-2018 07:02
  A ROAD safety quiz was held for schools in memory of a community hero who was killed when he was hit by a car.
  
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• Pupils celebrate their differences

  20-03-2018 07:02
  AN entire school joined together to celebrate diversity.
  
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• Plans revealed to transform derelict Bolton farm into seven homes

  20-03-2018 07:02
  A DEVELOPER has revealed plans to transform a derelict farm into seven homes.
  
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• Horwich football clubs fuming after horse riders leave 200 hoof holes on pitch

  20-03-2018 07:02
  HORSES have trampled on a football pitch in Rivington leaving about 200 holes and angering teams.
  
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• East is best, says star of classic film

  20-03-2018 07:02
  ONE of the stars of the classic film East is East has spoken of his delight that the story is again being brought to life at the Octagon Theatre.
  
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• Children get crafty at Crompton Place Mother's Day event

  20-03-2018 07:02
  CHILDREN visited Crompton Place recently to create special gifts for Mother's Day.
  
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• Bolton School tennis players meet Earl of Wessex

  20-03-2018 07:02
  TALENTED tennis-playing teens from Bolton School attended a royal court with a difference.
  
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• Bolton charity helping to spread message of Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority

  20-03-2018 07:02
  A BOLTON charity has been appointed the official media partner of a body responsible for helping young people in Greater Manchester have their voices heard.
  
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• Art students to travel to Venice after winning fellowship

  20-03-2018 07:02
  STUDENTS are to follow in the footsteps of the artists of the Renaissance as they seek inspiration in one of the world's most evocative cities.
  
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• Andy Burnham quizzed over impact of Brexit on Greater Manchester

  20-03-2018 07:02
  GREATER Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been quizzed on the impact of Brexit on local government.
  
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• Post-sepsis syndrome survivor's road to recovery

  20-03-2018 07:01
  WHEN Bryan Pearson began recovering from sepsis last year he felt he was on his way back to health.
  
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• Musicians hit the right note as they win prestigious prize

  20-03-2018 07:00
  TALENTED musicians were in fine tune as they made a play for a prestigious award.
  
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• Jilted woman stabbed elderly lover at their luxury home after he ended their relationship

  20-03-2018 06:07
  A JILTED woman repeatedly stabbed her elderly lover at their luxury home after he told her their relationship was over.
  
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• Lancashire to get new medical school

  20-03-2018 02:03 via bbc.co.uk
  New courses are in under-doctored areas as ministers set out plans to expand student places by 25%.
  
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• Blackpool's youth team making headlines against backdrop of ongoing unrest

  20-03-2018 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Amid unrest at the club's owners, Blackpool are aiming to be the first third-tier side to reach the FA Youth Cup final in 30 years.
  
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