Bolton news

• The £100 jeans that stop your farts from smelling

  19-10-2018 23:20
  We all know someone who needs a pair of these bad boys.
  
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• Firefighters tackle fire at cake factory

  19-10-2018 22:22
  FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at a cake factory last night.
  
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• REGIONAL: Thieves steal thousands of pounds from cash machine

  19-10-2018 20:37
  THOUSANDS of pounds was stolen after a cash machine was ripped from a shop wall by thieves using a JCB.
  
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• Uncertain future for Bolton town centre bar site

  19-10-2018 19:33
  A FORMER town centre bar will not be reopening any time soon, according to a spokesman.
  
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• WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT: Homeless man's tent being set on fire

  19-10-2018 19:18
  OUR story about someone setting fire to the tent of a homeless man while he slept inside has sparked a huge reaction online.
  
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• Residents call for action over traffic chaos near Moss Bank Park

  19-10-2018 19:18
  RESIDENTS have called for action over problem parking close to Moss Bank Park.
  
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• Police chief calls for ban on fireworks

  19-10-2018 17:30
  GREATER Manchester Police's chief constable has called for an outright ban on the sale of fireworks to combat anti-social behaviour.
  
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• House of Fraser store in Manchester to close

  19-10-2018 16:51
  HOUSE of Fraser is set to close its iconic Kendals store in Manchester in the new year.
  
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• Dream job for a pub goer

  19-10-2018 16:34
  A PUB has launched a search for a someone whose job will include drinking beer and catching up with friends.
  
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• BOTTOMS UP! Dream job up for grabs for a Bolton pub goer

  19-10-2018 16:34
  A PUB has launched a search for a someone whose job will include drinking beer and catching up with friends.
  
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• Can you solve the mystery of this picture?

  19-10-2018 15:01
  CAN you identify who, what and where this week’s photograph was taken?
  
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• Light up the night with a parade

  19-10-2018 14:01
  PLANS for the Horwich Lantern Parade are at an advanced stage.
  
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• Lancashire council votes for unstunned halal meat ban

  19-10-2018 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Unstunned halal meat is supplied to 27 schools by the council's catering service.
  
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• Sean Dyche: England win in Spain showed you 'can't get drunk on stats', says Burnley boss

  19-10-2018 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  England's win over Spain - achieved with 27% possession - proved the futility of "getting drunk on stats", says Burnley boss Sean Dyche.
  
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• COMMENT: See beyond the disability to what a person can do

  19-10-2018 13:02
  IT is a cliche but people often struggle to see beyond a disability.
  
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• Baby-face vandals attack workers restoring the historic Rivington Terraced Gardens

  19-10-2018 13:02
  WORK to restore the historic Rivington Gardens is being hampered by mindless young vandals who are targetting the site on an almost daily basis and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
  
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• 104 homes affected by United Utilities work

  19-10-2018 12:39
  CUSTOMERS in Bromley Cross have been warned their water pressure is low.
  
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• Church developers to foot £5,000 bill for double yellow lines

  19-10-2018 12:02
  THE developers behind plans to turn a former church centre into a restaurant and bar have been told they must pay for a consultation into double yellow lines.
  
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• Bakers' bread gift to give young people a good start

  19-10-2018 12:02
  Warburtons, Britain’s biggest bakery brand, is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with local Bolton charity, BACKUP (formerly known as Bolton Young Person Housing Scheme). The charity, which supports local young people in difficulty, has received a grant of £10,000 from Warburtons. The donation will help launch a new scheme, Chances Project, that aims to empower at risk 16-25-year olds by increasing their independent living skills.
  
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• Family support service praised

  19-10-2018 10:27
  A COMMUNITY support service that helps families with complex care needs has received an outstanding inspection report.
  
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• Comment: Let's have more Stan and Ollie!

  19-10-2018 10:01
  HAVE you seen the trailer for the forthcoming feature film Stan and Ollie?
  
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• Much-loved doctor unable to practise in the surgery he pays £10,000 a month for

  19-10-2018 10:00
  A GP claims he has been elbowed out of practising at the surgery he owns.
  
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• GP can't practise in his own surgery

  19-10-2018 10:00
  A GP claims he has been elbowed out of practising at the surgery he owns.
  
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• Bolton doctor unable to practise in the surgery he pays £10,000 a month for

  19-10-2018 10:00
  A GP claims he has been elbowed out of practising at the surgery he owns.
  
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• Pensioner loses precious pictures on bus

  19-10-2018 09:12
  A PENSIONER who left her bag on a bus is appealing for help.
  
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• Jail for thief who brandished stolen axe in Bolton town centre

  19-10-2018 07:06
  A MAN who stole an axe and brandished it in Bolton town centre has been jailed.
  
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• 'I've applied for 400 jobs but nobody will hire me because of my wheelchair,' disabled Bolton graduate

  19-10-2018 07:06
  SINCE graduating last summer, Michalina Puskarczyk estimates that she has applied for around 400 jobs. THOMAS GEORGE reports.
  
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• Axe-wielding thief tasered in Bolton town centre

  19-10-2018 07:06
  A MAN who stole an axe and brandished it in Bolton town centre has been jailed.
  
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• Helping others this harvest time

  19-10-2018 07:05
  YOUNG people found out how they could make a difference to people's lives at the annual Harvest Festival.
  
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• Gogglebox favourite stars in Bolton panto

  19-10-2018 07:05
  GOGGLEBOX star Sandra Martin is bringing her sparkling personality to Bolton – oh yes she is!
  
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• Entries for Ironkids 2019 open Wednesday

  19-10-2018 07:05
  THE world's biggest Ironkids race is back in Bolton next summer ­— with youngsters being able to register for the fun run next week.
  
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• New dance troupe brings home haul of awards

  19-10-2018 07:03
  A NEWLY-FORMED dance troupe fought off fierce competition at a national showcase, and brought home a haul of trophies.
  
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• £1.3 million cash boost from central government

  19-10-2018 07:03
  A CASH boost of £1.3 million has been given to Bolton to help the health services during the winter months.
  
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• LETTER: Turning vegan won't stop climate change!

  19-10-2018 07:02
  I NEARLY choked on my rib-eye upon reading the rather bizarre letter from Tod Bradbury, Campaign Manager for Vegan Outreach, Animal Aid (who ever they are) “Turning vegan could reduce climate change” (October 12).
  
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• Campaign to protect green space stepped up

  19-10-2018 07:01
  CAMPAIGNERS have stepped up their fight to stop 250 homes being built on a popular recreation ground.
  
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