Bolton news

• Cheltenham Town 2-2 Morecambe

  02-10-2018 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Cheltenham Town equalise in added time to deny Morecambe a third straight victory.
  
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• Accrington Stanley 1-0 Doncaster Rovers

  02-10-2018 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Substitute Offrande Zanzala scores a late winner as Accrington see off high-flying Doncaster 1-0.
  
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• Fleetwood Town 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers

  02-10-2018 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Joey Barton's Fleetwood continue their poor home form as they are held to a 1-1 draw against Wycombe.
  
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• PICTURES/VIDEO: Opening night of the Bolton Film Festival

  02-10-2018 23:10
  FORGET Cannes, Bolton was the place to be for anyone with an interest in cinema.
  
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• Pub attack victim remains in coma after life-saving surgery

  02-10-2018 18:57
  A MAN who was left in a coma after an attack in a pub has undergone surgery to save his life.
  
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• Exploring how devolution has affected healthcare

  02-10-2018 18:49
  A LOOK at how healthcare is changing and how devolution has helped takes place tomorrow.
  
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• PICTURES: The Bolton Business Awards 2018

  02-10-2018 16:45
  THE very best of local business was celebrated at the glittering Bolton Business Awards 2018.
  
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• Burnham's plea to government to avoid spatial framework delays

  02-10-2018 16:34
  IN an effort to avoid further delays to a Greater Manchester housing strategy leaders have called on the government to provide clarity on housing figures.
  
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• Legendary loco on track to visit Bolton

  02-10-2018 16:01
  AN historic locomotive that hauled British Rail’s last steam-operated passenger train – before going on to become a TV star – is to repeat the journey through Bolton 50 years later.
  
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• Bank reopens after raid

  02-10-2018 15:52
  A BANK raided by thieves under the cover of darkness has reopened today.
  
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• Maxine Peake recognised for 'Outstanding Contribution' to British theatre

  02-10-2018 15:40
  Maxine Peake will receive an award for her contribution to British theatre.
  
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• Accrington Stanley v Doncaster Rovers

  02-10-2018 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Accrington Stanley and Doncaster Rovers.
  
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• Fleetwood Town v Wycombe Wanderers

  02-10-2018 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Fleetwood Town and Wycombe Wanderers.
  
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• Schools and businesses take part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan

  02-10-2018 15:24
  FOLK across Bolton took a well earned break and supported a cause close to many people’s hearts at the same time.
  
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• Charity searches for homes for ageing pups

  02-10-2018 14:45
  STAFF at Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday October 7, will prove every dog really does have its day.
  
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• Life for father who murdered eight-year-old daughter to spite ex over same-sex relationship

  02-10-2018 14:13
  A man has been jailed for life for stabbing his eight-year-old daughter to death in a "revenge" attack aimed at causing pain to her mother.
  
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• Life for father who murdered eight-year-old daughter to spike ex over same-sex relationship

  02-10-2018 14:13
  A man has been jailed for life for stabbing his eight-year-old daughter to death in a "revenge" attack aimed at causing pain to her mother.
  
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• Plans to house young asylum seekers, youth offenders and gang members have been tabled

  02-10-2018 14:10
  Unaccompanied asylum seekers, youth offenders, and gang members could be housed in an 11-bed Stockport care home,  if blueprints to redevelop a former pub are agreed.
  Plans to transform the Black Lion located at 41, Middle Hillgate, have been tabled at Town Hall – and, if approved, will provide semi-independent accommodation for 11 youths aged 16 to 24.A planning report states that the facility would offer long and short term placements for a range of young people, who will be supervi
  
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• Aldi plans for land next to stadium

  02-10-2018 14:07
  Aldi is planning to build a new store.
  
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• Cricket club expansion approved

  02-10-2018 14:05
  A CRICKET club more than 100 years old is set to expand.
  
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• Amazon raises minimum wage to thousands of staff

  02-10-2018 14:04
  WORKERS at Amazon are set to get a pay rise after bosses announced new pay rates for up to 1,200 staff.
  
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• WW2 mortar found at Ribble Valley farm by metal detectorist

  02-10-2018 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The mortar, which was stamped with the code CWS 1942, was found at a farm and safely detonated.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United

  02-10-2018 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United.
  
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• Man killed during Burnley police chase identified

  02-10-2018 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Yasir Khan, 23, was killed when a car struck a lamppost during a police chase in Burnley at the weekend.
  
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• Train compensation scheme opens next week

  02-10-2018 13:16
  A COMPENSATION scheme for non-season ticket holders caught up in this Summer's train chaos opens next week.
  
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• Cowardly holidaymaker jailed after punching pensioner in noise row

  02-10-2018 12:01
  A 'COWARDLY' construction worker who flew out of a caravan in a drunken rage and smashed a pensioner so hard it left him disfigured has been jailed.
  
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• BOLTON FILM FESTIVAL: Kids are director's biggest critics

  02-10-2018 12:01
  “NOTHING beats seeing a young audience watch a film. Kids tend to be more expressive and I think you get a really honest response from kids. If they like it, they’ll show it and you’ll feel it, and if they don’t, then you’re going to be as aware of that.”
  
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• M61 reopened at Farnworth and Kearsley after police incident

  02-10-2018 10:05
  The M61 has reopened in both directions following a police incident between junction 3 for Kearsley and junction 4 for Farnworth.
  
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• BREAKING: M61 closed at Farnworth and Kearsley

  02-10-2018 10:05
  The M61 is closed in both directions between junction 3 for Kearsley and junction 4 for Farnworth.
  
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• Ploughing competition harvests a winner

  02-10-2018 10:00
  A COMPETITION celebrating rural tradition turned heads - as well as the soil.
  
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• Devastated pet-owner's warning after dog dies after swallowing expanding toy

  02-10-2018 07:20
  A DOG owner has issued a warning after her beloved pet died two days after swallowing a child’s toy.
  
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• EDITOR'S AWARD: Posthumously awarded to John Carr

  02-10-2018 07:05
  JOHN Carr was remembered and honoured at the Bolton News Business Awards 2018.
  
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• BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR: James Bancroft

  02-10-2018 07:05
  IT was a case of third time lucky for one businessmen after he was named Business Person of the Year.
  
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• BOLTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2018: Honouring the best in the business - all the winners' stories

  02-10-2018 07:05
  THE very best in the business was celebrated at this year’s glittering Bolton Business Awards 2018.
  
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• BOLTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2018: Honouring the best in the business

  02-10-2018 07:05
  THE very best in the business was celebrated at this year’s glittering Bolton Business Awards 2018.
  
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• Bestselling author to visit Bolton Library

  02-10-2018 07:05
  BESTSELLING author Kathryn Hughes will be at the library to talk about her new novel "The Key".
  
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• FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: HCS Cleaning Services

  02-10-2018 07:04
  AN abseiling window cleaning business which dates back three generations has scaled new heights after winning the Family Business of the Year award.
  
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• BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD: Darts Corner

  02-10-2018 07:04
  THERE were scenes of joyous celebration as Darts Corner took home the prize for Business of the Year.
  
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• BOLTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2018: Surprise and delight for winner

  02-10-2018 07:04
  THE biggest smile of the night belonged to Pete Connor, director of Pure Fabs Ltd.
  
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• Thomas the Tank Engine steaming into the East Lancashire Railway this weekend

  02-10-2018 07:03
  CHILDREN'S TV favourite Thomas the Tank Engine is steaming into the East Lancashire Railway this weekend.
  
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• INNOVATION AWARD: College leads way with artificial intelligence

  02-10-2018 07:03
  BOLTON College’s pioneering use of artificial intelligence to help students has been rewarded with the Innovation Award in the Bolton Business Awards.
  
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• CUSTOMER EXCELLENCE: Market Place scoops second gong at awards

  02-10-2018 07:03
  A BOLTON shopping centre tasted double success at the Bolton Business Awards after winning the Customer Excellence Award.
  
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• BOLTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2018: Putting young people first

  02-10-2018 07:03
  YOUNG people are at the heart of the organisation which won Not for Profit Organisation of the Year.
  
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• BOLTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2018: Facing the challenges of the retail sector head on

  02-10-2018 07:03
  A POPULAR shopping centre is facing the challenges in the retail sector and winning.
  
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• COMMUNITY AWARD: Bolton Family helps town's most disadvantaged

  02-10-2018 07:02
  A COLLECTIVE of public and private sector organisations has walked away with the Community Award for their efforts in improving the lives of the town most's disadvantaged residents.
  
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• BUSINESS AWARDS: Security firm is Employer of the Year

  02-10-2018 07:02
  A BOLTON-based group of security companies has received recognition for the training it provides its staff.
  
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• BOLTON BUSINESS AWARDS: Apprentice of the year is streets ahead in her career

  02-10-2018 07:02
  THE youngest award winner of the evening was Ellie Entwistle, whose career is soaring.
  
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• BOLTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2018: Designs on success for Handrail Creations

  02-10-2018 07:02
  WINNER of the SME Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Stateside Foods, certainly has designs on success.
  
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• Getting your flu jab and staying well in winter

  02-10-2018 07:01
  GETTING the flu jab is one of the most important things you can do if you are already at risk of illness.
  
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