Bolton news

• Northern: Rail firm receives millions more in subsidies as profits fall

  03-01-2019 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The RMT's claim that Northern received an extra £31m from the taxpayer is rejected by the government.
  
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• Northern: Rail firm receives extra £11m subsidy as profits fall

  03-01-2019 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The RMT union criticises the Department for Transport for paying more money to Northern rail.
  
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• Magic of Aladdin flies into Bolton

  03-01-2019 20:00
  
  A THEATRE company has come up with their perfect tonic to beat the January blues.
  
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• Brad Potts: Preston North End sign Barnsley midfielder for undisclosed fee

  03-01-2019 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Preston North End sign Barnsley midfielder Brad Potts on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• RESTAURANT: Pizza Hut open in Bolton - Caledon Enterprise

  03-01-2019 19:17
  RESTAURANT: Pizza Hut open in Bolton  Caledon EnterpriseThe new Bolton Pizza Hut, at 334 Queen St. S., is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
  
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• Janoi Donacien: Ipswich Town sign Accrington Stanley defender on permanent deal

  03-01-2019 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Ipswich complete the permanent signing of Accrington's Janoi Donacien after the defender's work permit application is cleared.
  
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• Urgent repairs mean Northern is laying on taxis for passengers

  03-01-2019 18:22
  
  DUE to urgent repairs to the railway at Entwistle Station trains are not stopping there this evening.
  
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• Repairs mean Northern is laying on taxis for passengers - The Bolton News

  03-01-2019 18:22
  Repairs mean Northern is laying on taxis for passengers  The Bolton NewsDUE to urgent repairs to the railway at Entwistle Station trains are not stopping there this evening.
  
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• Wanderers trio could be left in FA Cup limbo

  03-01-2019 18:15
  
  WANDERERS could lose three first team players for the FA Cup tie against Walsall on Saturday because of a new registration embargo.
  
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• Tributes to Bolton Coroner Jennifer Leeming who has died at the age of 69

  03-01-2019 17:30
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to Bolton Coroner Jennifer Leeming who has died suddenly at the age of 69.
  
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• New licence means alcohol now available later

  03-01-2019 17:00
  
  A NEW convenience store will start selling alcohol later than any of its neighbouring competitors.
  
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• New licence means alcohol available later in Horwich - The Bolton News

  03-01-2019 17:00
  New licence means alcohol available later in Horwich  The Bolton NewsA NEW convenience store will start selling alcohol later than any of its neighbouring competitors.
  
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• Woman bailed after man left with serious injuries in stabbing incident

  03-01-2019 16:57
  
  A WOMAN has been bailed pending further inquiries in relation to a stabbing incident which left a man in a critical condition.
  
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• Bolton admits Maidenhead RFC are going into Cleve clash a 'little bit blind' - Windsor Express

  03-01-2019 16:45
  Bolton admits Maidenhead RFC are going into Cleve clash a 'little bit blind'  Windsor ExpressRussell Bolton admits Maidenhead RFC are going into this Saturday's game at Cleve 'a little bit blind' with regards to the condition of the players after Christmas ...
  
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• Bolton admits Maidenhead RFC are going into Cleve clash a 'little bit blind' - Maidenhead Advertiser

  03-01-2019 16:45
  Bolton admits Maidenhead RFC are going into Cleve clash a 'little bit blind'  Maidenhead AdvertiserRussell Bolton admits Maidenhead RFC are going into this Saturday's game at Cleve 'a little bit blind' with regards to the condition of the players after Christmas ...
  
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• CINEMA REVIEW: Olivia Colman film The Favourite is a right royal romp

  03-01-2019 16:31
  
  THE FAVOURITE
  
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• House and van set on fire within 48 hours in 'targeted attack'

  03-01-2019 16:30
  
  AN arson probe has been launched after a house and van was set on fire on the same road within 48 hours.
  
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• Police search for couple after man in his 80s had his wallet stolen

  03-01-2019 16:28
  
  A MAN in his 80s had his wallet stolen in a 'distraction robbery' outside a fast food outlet.
  
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• Man in his 80s had wallet stolen outside McDonald's - The Bolton News

  03-01-2019 16:28
  Man in his 80s had wallet stolen outside McDonald's  The Bolton NewsA MAN in his 80s had his wallet stolen in a 'distraction robbery' outside a fast food outlet.
  
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• Charity donation keeps Fortalice on the road

  03-01-2019 16:00
  
  A BOLTON organisation has helped charity Fortalice keep on the road with a donation towards a new minibus.
  
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• Westhoughton affordable housing development leads to council promise to increase and improve supply

  03-01-2019 15:30
  
  THE UNVEILING of an affordable housing development has spurred a pledge to increase supply in Bolton amid a 'housing crisis'.
  
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• Relaxation was the key to wellbeing in 1976

  03-01-2019 15:30
  
  BACK in 1976 relaxation was being mooted as a key to becoming fit.
  
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• Readers react after vandals tear up football pitch days after volunteers repaired them

  03-01-2019 15:23
  
  IT is annoying when the parks are getting ripped up by these bikes and quads but, given how popular they are, maybe rather than keep calling these kids/teens louts and vandals and destroying their bikes, the council should build a track for them to use.
  
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• VIDEO: Five people forced to flee after fire at bedsit

  03-01-2019 15:20
  
  RESIDENTS had to flee from their building after a ground-floor flat was set on fire in Halliwell.
  
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• Block evacuated after fire at bedsit

  03-01-2019 15:20
  
  RESIDENTS had to flee from their building after a ground-floor flat was set on fire in Halliwell.
  
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• COMMENT: Wake up call needed over life expectancy figures

  03-01-2019 15:00
  
  IT is worrying that children in Bolton are now expected to live shorter lives than their parents.
  
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• Army calls on 'snowflakes and selfie addicts' in latest recruitment push

  03-01-2019 14:29
  
  THE Army is calling out to binge gamers, class clowns, phone zombies, snow flakes and selfie addicts in its new recruitment drive to try and woo Generation Z youngsters.
  
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• Julia Grant: Transgender 'pioneer' dies aged 64

  03-01-2019 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Julia Grant was the subject of five BBC documentaries chronicling her transition.
  
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• Jayden Stockley: Preston sign Exeter City striker on three-and-a-half year deal

  03-01-2019 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Preston North End sign striker Jayden Stockley from League Two side Exeter City for a fee understood to be £750,000.
  
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• Children 'devastated' as playground set on fire in 'unnecessary' act of vandalism

  03-01-2019 14:00
  
  A PARK has been set on fire and covered with litter, with youths believed to be the culprits.
  
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• Dave Spikey deletes social media account after venting career frustrations

  03-01-2019 13:50
  
  BOLTON comic Dave Spikey appears to have deleted his Twitter account after venting to fans about his struggle to get back on television.
  
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• Bus fare rise slammed as 'counter-productive' as user numbers fall

  03-01-2019 13:31
  
  A COUNCILLOR has slammed First Manchester’s decision to increase fares from the beginning of 2019.
  
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• MP points to year of 'chaos' after rail fare rise

  03-01-2019 13:30
  
  A BOLTON MP has slammed the government’s handling of rail fares after a price hike saw tickets go up by an average of 3.1 percent yesterday.
  
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• REVIEW: Brighten up the new year with good old fashioned panto

  03-01-2019 13:17
  
  Aladdin
  
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• Missing man from Bolton found 'safe and well'

  03-01-2019 13:06
  
  A MAN who was reported missing from Bolton has been found 'safe and well', police said.
  
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• Teacher goes back in time for new television show

  03-01-2019 13:01
  
  A BOLTON teacher is stepping back in time to experience schooldays of yesterday in a new television show hosted by Sara Cox.
  
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• Bolton School teacher Dr Kristy Turner stars in Back in Time for School hosted by Sara Cox - The Bolton News

  03-01-2019 13:01
  Bolton School teacher Dr Kristy Turner stars in Back in Time for School hosted by Sara Cox  The Bolton NewsA BOLTON teacher is stepping back in time to experience schooldays of yesterday in a new television show hosted by Sara Cox.
  
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• Looking back: Bolton's pubs through the ages and what they look like now - The Bolton News

  03-01-2019 13:00
  Looking back: Bolton's pubs through the ages and what they look like now  The Bolton NewsTHE FINANCIAL crisis, changing priorities of customers, and high beer duty and business rates have hit Bolton's pub industry hard.
  
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• Looking back: Bolton's pubs through the ages and what they look like now

  03-01-2019 13:00
  
  THE FINANCIAL crisis, changing priorities of customers, and high beer duty and business rates have hit Bolton’s pub industry hard.
  
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• Easter eggs on sale only days after Christmas for early birds in Bolton

  03-01-2019 12:00
  
  EASTER EGGS are being sold in Bolton shops only days after Christmas.
  
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• Dementia specialist care home receives glowing report from care watchdog

  03-01-2019 11:00
  
  A DEMENTIA specialist care home has received a glowing report from the care regulator.
  
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• These are the roadworks set to cause disruption for commuters this week

  03-01-2019 10:30
  
  A SERIES of roadworks are expected to cause delays for commuters this week.
  
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• Road repairs set to cause 'high level' of traffic disruption on Bolton Road, Kearsley - The Bolton News

  03-01-2019 10:30
  Road repairs set to cause 'high level' of traffic disruption on Bolton Road, Kearsley  The Bolton NewsA SERIES of roadworks are expected to cause delays for commuters this week.
  
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• New exhibition inspired by Bolton's rich textile history

  03-01-2019 10:26
  
  AN exhibition inspired by Bolton’s rich heritage opens this month.
  
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• Thrilling afternoon in store for fans of crime fiction

  03-01-2019 10:21
  
  THRILLS and spills are guaranteed at Bolton Library next month.
  
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• Authors Harriet Tyce and Alex Michaelides will be at Bolton Library - The Bolton News

  03-01-2019 10:21
  Authors Harriet Tyce and Alex Michaelides will be at Bolton Library  The Bolton NewsTHRILLS and spills are guaranteed at Bolton Library next month.
  
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• Young entrepreneurs step into the 'dragon's den'

  03-01-2019 10:19
  
  STUDENTS swapped the classroom for the boardroom to prove they have a head for business.
  
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• 'Art of Noticing' sessions at library

  03-01-2019 10:17
  
  ART lovers can gain a deeper understanding of pieces on show at Bolton Museum in special sessions taking place.
  
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• Butcher's shop celebrates 50 years at the heart of the community

  03-01-2019 10:00
  
  A BUTCHER'S shop is celebrating 50 years at the heart of Bolton life.
  
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• Police talk down man threatening to jump from bridge

  03-01-2019 09:55
  
  POLICE talked down a person who was threatening to jump from a bridge.
  
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