Bolton news

• Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Peterborough United

  19-04-2018 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Blackburn Rovers take a big step towards automatic promotion from League One while denting Peterborough United's play-off hopes.
  
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• Bikers hold celebratory ride out to mark St George's Day

  19-04-2018 18:59
  BIKERS will hold a celebratory ride out to mark St George’s Day on Saturday, April 21.
  
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• The last straw for plastics

  19-04-2018 18:39
  PLASTIC straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds could be banned from sale in England under plans being set out by Theresa May.
  
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• Joey Barton: Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley not worried about new head coach's past

  19-04-2018 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley says he is not concerned about new head coach Joey Barton's past and says he can be an asset.
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash blocks road and causes delays in Breightmet

  19-04-2018 18:13
  A MULTI-VEHICLE crash in a busy Breightmet road caused delays for drivers.
  
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• Accrington Stanley: Promoted club stocks fridge with commemorative pints of milk

  19-04-2018 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Accrington Stanley celebrate their promotion to League One by stocking their fridge with commemorative pints of milk.
  
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• Public consultation over future use of Little Lever community hub

  19-04-2018 17:36
  A PUBLIC consultation event will be held to give residents their say on the future use of a new community hub.
  
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• Pair appear in court over town centre robberies

  19-04-2018 16:47
  TWO men have appeared in court charged in connection with robberies in Bolton town centre.
  
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• Family's joy as Little Hulton baby first to arrive at new birth centre

  19-04-2018 16:46
  A FAMILY from Little Hulton has spoken of their joy at being the first to welcome their newborn baby at a state-of-the-art birth centre.
  
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• Killer driver football agent's jail sentence increased

  19-04-2018 16:39
  A FOOTBALL agent who killed one highways worker and injured another in an horrific motorway smash had his "unduly lenient" jail sentence increased by top judges.
  
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• PICTURES/VIDEO: Police car damaged in Blackburn Road crash

  19-04-2018 15:34
  A police car collided with another vehicle in a crash in Astley Bridge.
  
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• Man jailed after trial into death of Farnworth pub landlord

  19-04-2018 12:46
  A PUB regular has been put behind bars after being found guilty of manslaughter following the death of a landlord.
  
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• Man jailed after causing 'catastrophic' death of Farnworth pub landlord

  19-04-2018 12:46
  A PUB regular who had been barred for "mooning" has been jailed for seven years for causing the "catastrophic" death of the landlord after the two got into a fight.
  
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• Jury retires in Farnworth pub landlord manslaughter trial

  19-04-2018 12:46
  THE jury has retired to determine the fate of a man accused of manslaughter after the death of a pub landlord.
  
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• Send us your images of Bolton in the sun

  19-04-2018 12:01
  ​SPRING has definitely sprung – and Bolton News Camera Club member Henry Lisowski was on hand to snap this image of these two cute lambs peeping out from behind a wall on the moors above Belmont.
  
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• Special unscripted episode of Peter Kay's Car share to air on TV

  19-04-2018 11:51
  A SPECIAL unscripted episode of Peter Kay's Car Share will air at 10pm on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7, the comedian has announced on his website.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness pays tribute to 'perfect host' Dale Winton

  19-04-2018 11:06
  PADDY McGuinness has paid tribute to TV and radio presenter Dale Winton who died yesterday.
  
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• Man jailed for owning terrorist ‘handbook’

  19-04-2018 10:35
  A GREATER Manchester man has received a jail sentence for owning and sharing a terrorist handbook.
  
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• Cyclist and car collide in Lever Street

  19-04-2018 10:34
  A CYCLIST and a car have collided in Lever Street.
  
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• Theatre takes to the streets for the third Reveal festival

  19-04-2018 07:04
  THERE will be plenty of theatrics and drama in Bolton next week as third Reveal Festival hits the streets.
  
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• "Silent killer": New research finds 12 per cent have fatty livers

  19-04-2018 07:04
  POOR nutrition and lack of exercise is causing residents to suffer from inflamed, fatty livers, according to new research.
  
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• Neighbours complain of damage caused by wagons at Egerton farm

  19-04-2018 07:04
  AN outraged resident has claimed work to create a new track at a deer farm has caused "disruption" to neighbours' lives.
  
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• MP's fury over cancelled and delayed trains

  19-04-2018 07:04
  A BOLTON MP has slammed rail bosses for a string of cancelled and delayed services.
  
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• Fred Dibnah fans can still pick up items belonging to the steeplejack

  19-04-2018 07:04
  FANS of legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah still have a chance to buy some of their heroes belongings to treasure.
  
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• Young drivers pushed to improve for next test

  19-04-2018 07:03
  A DRIVING group in Bolton is offering special courses for young drivers.
  
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• Popular sports club bounced out of Bolton St Catherine's Academy

  19-04-2018 07:03
  A POPULAR sports club is being forced to look for new premisses after it was given notice leave its current venue, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy.
  
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• New Horwich 3G pitch 'can be used by everyone'

  19-04-2018 07:02
  THE new Horwich 3G pitch is "open for everyone", despite rumours that it was to be used exclusively by sport clubs.
  
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• Green light for expansion of Westhoughton industrial estate

  19-04-2018 07:02
  MORE jobs could be created after plans were approved to build more units at an industrial estate in Westhoughton.
  
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• Fears over cuts to mental health services

  19-04-2018 07:02
  JUST months after a Bolton mental health charity marked its silver anniversary, vulnerable clients have learned its services may be cut.
  
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• Enjoy a taste of Bollywood dancing this weekend

  19-04-2018 07:02
  AS Bollywood dancing continues to grow in popularity, the people of Bolton are invited to take to the dance floor and learn the fun moves.
  
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• Chance to see legendary musical Follies in Bolton

  19-04-2018 07:02
  IT was 22-years-ago Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society first performed Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical Follies to great acclaim.
  
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• Debut single pays tribute to legendary artist David Bowie

  19-04-2018 07:01
  BOLTON-based Babytiger have paid tribute to David Bowie in their debut single.
  
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• Taxi driver convicted after overcharging wheelchair using passenger

  19-04-2018 06:05
  A TAXI driver who twice overcharged a passenger who used a wheelchair has been convicted of an offence under the Equality Act.
  
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