Bolton news

• COMMENT: More pressure than ever to get into school

  01-03-2019 22:00
  
  COMPETITION for secondary school places has always been tough, but this year, hundreds of pupils will not be going to any of the three schools of their choice.
  
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• LETTER: Corbyn and Co are useful to the Labour powers that be

  01-03-2019 20:30
  
  MALCOLM Pittock recently wrote to The Bolton News letters in praise of Jeremy Corbyn as a harmless, gentle old grandpa without a trace of racism in him.
  
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• LETTER: Remainers have damaged country trying to wriggle out of Brexit

  01-03-2019 19:30
  
  OUR MPs from all parties have forgotten they are there to do our bidding, not theirs.
  
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• Ryan Adams' UK tour cancelled after abuse allegations emerge

  01-03-2019 18:30
  
  RYAN Adams' UK and Ireland tour has been cancelled following sexual abuse allegations, according to a number of venues.
  
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• Appeal after man left with serious injuries following metal bat attack

  01-03-2019 18:25
  
  POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a serious head injury after being attacked with a metal bat.
  
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• Jury considers its verdict over the death of Frank Sidebottom creator's son

  01-03-2019 18:16
  
  A JURY has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a Bolton man accused of causing the death of a comedian’s son.
  
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• Ex-captain George Walker jailed for Army Cadet sex attacks

  01-03-2019 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  George Walker admitted 19 indecent assaults against Army cadets while he was serving as their captain.
  
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• Darlington sign goalkeeper on loan from Bolton - The Northern Echo

  01-03-2019 17:00
  Darlington sign goalkeeper on loan from Bolton  The Northern EchoDARLINGTON have signed a goalkeeper on loan and he goes straight into the squad for tomorrow's game with Chorley.
  
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• Anderson pleads for patience from staff over unpaid salaries

  01-03-2019 16:55
  
  KEN Anderson has stunned staff at Bolton Wanderers by failing to apologise for not paying their February wages.
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Do you remember when Dumbo came to town?

  01-03-2019 16:49
  
  WHO knows what's going on here? It looks like a lot of people turned out to see this huge elephant - but the little lad on the right of the picture looks more interested in the photographer.
  
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• Better Bathrooms ceases trading and goes into administration

  01-03-2019 16:33
  
  BETTER Bathrooms has ceased trading and gone into administration today.
  
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• Sam Finley: Accrington Stanley midfielder signs extended deal

  01-03-2019 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Accrington Stanley midfielder Sam Finley signs a new two-year contract, which expires in 2021.
  
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• Ask the accountant: How do I deregister my firm for VAT?

  01-03-2019 16:00
  
  Q. How do I deregister my business for VAT?
  
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• Looking back: Did you practise football at Holy Harbour? - The Bolton News

  01-03-2019 15:30
  Looking back: Did you practise football at Holy Harbour?  The Bolton NewsBOLTON SS League players might recognise themselves in one of these pictures.
  
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• Looking back: Did you practise football at Holy Harbour?

  01-03-2019 15:30
  
  BOLTON SS League players might recognise themselves in one of these pictures.
  
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• 'Danger to life' warning as Storm Freya set to hit Greater Manchester

  01-03-2019 14:00
  
  A YELLOW weather warning has been issued as the Met Office confirms Storm Freya is set to hit this weekend.
  
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• Asbestos find temporarily closes Chorley Birth Centre

  01-03-2019 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  The material, found in "non-public areas", does not "pose any risk", Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust says.
  
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• Burnley v Crystal Palace

  01-03-2019 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace.
  
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• Toxic fumes, noise and dust fears over asphalt plant plans

  01-03-2019 13:00
  
  ANGRY residents are hoping their battle against plans for an asphalt plant will result in the application being rejected.
  
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• New children's health service to launch in autumn

  01-03-2019 13:00
  
  CHILDREN’S health services have been joined up to cover all ages together.
  
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• Children's day nursery with forest school planned for farm site on green belt

  01-03-2019 13:00
  
  A NEW children's nursery with its own forest school could be created in the borough's green belt.
  
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• Bolton 0-19 service to launch in autumn - The Bolton News

  01-03-2019 13:00
  Bolton 0-19 service to launch in autumn  The Bolton NewsCHILDREN'S health services have been joined up to cover all ages together.
  
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• A touch of X Factor glamour, free books and a new market: Five things to do this week

  01-03-2019 13:00
  
  Stuck for something to do this weekend? Take a look at our list of events coming up in and around Bolton.
  
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• Blackpool Pleasure Beach are selling half-price wristbands - here's how to get one

  01-03-2019 12:14
  
  THRILLSEEKERS looking for something to do this weekend need not break the bank, as Blackpool Pleasure Beach are selling half-price wristbands.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness' wife sparks health fears with hospital selfie

  01-03-2019 11:26
  
  CHRISTINE McGuinness has told fans not to worry about her after posting a selfie of herself in hospital wearing an oxygen mask.
  
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• Man charged with burglary after car is stolen - The Bolton News

  01-03-2019 11:08
  Man charged with burglary after car is stolen  The Bolton NewsA MAN has been charged on two counts of burglary after a car was stolen from an upmarket estate in Smithills.
  
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• Man charged with burglary after car is stolen

  01-03-2019 11:08
  
  A MAN has been charged on two counts of burglary after a car was stolen from an upmarket estate in Smithills.
  
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• International folk star to play gig in Bolton

  01-03-2019 10:50
  
  A POPULAR folk band that has toured the world will be coming to Bolton next week for an evening of music and entertainment.
  
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• International folk star to play gig in Bolton - The Bolton News

  01-03-2019 10:48
  International folk star to play gig in Bolton  The Bolton NewsA POPULAR folk band that has toured the world will be coming to Bolton next week for an evening of music and entertainment.
  
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• REGIONAL: Warning over co-sleeping after inquest into death of two-month-old boy

  01-03-2019 10:10
  
  A TWO-and-a-half-month-old baby boy died after being placed on a sofa next to a sleeping adult, an inquest heard.
  
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• LETTERS: Momo challenge draws power from fear - don't let it

  01-03-2019 09:30
  
  THE so-called “Momo challenge” has been making headlines and causing concern for parents.
  
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• The 13 things you can no longer do in Bolton town centre - The Bolton News

  01-03-2019 09:13
  The 13 things you can no longer do in Bolton town centre  The Bolton NewsIN RECENT weeks there have been a number of reports of anti-social behaviour across Bolton.
  
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• The 13 things you can no longer do in Bolton town centre

  01-03-2019 09:13
  
  IN RECENT weeks there have been a number of reports of anti-social behaviour across Bolton.
  
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• Managing director in court charged with defrauding his company - The Bolton News

  01-03-2019 09:00
  Managing director in court charged with defrauding his company  The Bolton NewsA MAN has appeared in court in connection with the defrauding of a Bolton-based domestic appliance company.
  
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• Managing director in court charged with defrauding his company

  01-03-2019 09:00
  
  A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the defrauding of a Bolton-based domestic appliance company.
  
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• Gender and ethnic diversity delivering fundraising success for Bolton Rotarians

  01-03-2019 08:59
  
  THE president of a Bolton Rotary club says the gender and ethnic diversity of its membership is boosting its capacity to raise money for charitable causes.
  
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• Bolton's Swan and Barristers taking part in world's biggest pub quiz - The Bolton News

  01-03-2019 07:04
  Bolton's Swan and Barristers taking part in world's biggest pub quiz  The Bolton NewsA BOLTON bar is taking part in the world's biggest pub quiz.
  
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• Bar signs up for world's biggest pub quiz

  01-03-2019 07:04
  
  A BOLTON bar is taking part in the world's biggest pub quiz.
  
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• Schools being built and expanded to cope with demand for places

  01-03-2019 07:00
  
  MORE schools could be built in Bolton to address the desperate shortage of high school places.
  
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• RSPCA searching for volunteers to spread message of animal welfare in schools

  01-03-2019 07:00
  
  A CHARITY is appealing for animal-lovers to spread the word about pet and wildlife welfare.
  
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