Bolton news

• Plans for multi-million pound community hub at former library site

  14-03-2019 23:10
  
  SEVERAL million pounds could be spent on the redevelopment of a community hub at the site of a former library.
  
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• Plans for community hub at former Great Lever Library site - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 23:06
  Plans for community hub at former Great Lever Library site  The Bolton NewsSEVERAL million pounds could be spent on the redevelopment of a community hub at the site of a former library.
  
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• COMMENT: Don’t suffer in silence over spiralling debt

  14-03-2019 21:31
  
  WORRIES about debt can really get on top of someone, affecting their work, health and family life.
  
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• Yorkshire £90,000 cancer charity fraud woman jailed

  14-03-2019 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Patricia Robertshaw tricked Yorkshire Cancer Research charity in Harrogate out of £90,000.
  
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• LETTER: Prevention is best way to tackle hate crime

  14-03-2019 19:30
  
  J Derbyshire (Letters, March 13) is spot on when he says that we are being subjected to more politically correct nonsense, time, and resource wasting by the police when they create a hate crime task force of dozens of officers in Bolton.
  
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• 'Bully' Nelson drug dealer tortured 'vulnerable' man to death

  14-03-2019 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Atif Muhmood tortured his "defenceless" victim to death in a "prolonged" and "depraved" attack.
  
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• Father and son Burnley fans deny Brighton match abuse charges

  14-03-2019 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  The Burnley fans are accused of making homophobic remarks during a match at Brighton's Amex Stadium.
  
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• Former car dealership building at town centre gateway is levelled

  14-03-2019 17:51
  
  A TOWN centre building that has stood derelict for more than 10 years has been levelled after demolition teams moved in.
  
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• Cyclists invited to take in spectacular views for charity

  14-03-2019 17:30
  
  A BOLTON charity’s main annual fundraising event is asking for help to ensure it keeps cycling to success.
  
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• Car tax will rise for millions of drivers next month

  14-03-2019 16:54
  
  Car tax will rise for millions of drivers next month.
  
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• Football crazy at Ladybridge school in 1986

  14-03-2019 15:30
  
  MANCHESTER City striker, Paul Molden, presents Gareth Firth, aged eight, with his certificate for completing the Football Association General Motors Coaching Scheme. They are watched by fellow pupils from Ladybridge CP School, Deane, Bolton. The course for primary schools was run over six sessions at Deane Sports Centre in 1986. Are you in the picture? Email us [email protected]
  
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• Mastermind is looking for new contestants: How to apply

  14-03-2019 15:28
  
  DO you have what it takes to take on the black chair?
  
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• Netflix reveal full details of controversial Madeleine Mccann documentary

  14-03-2019 14:34
  
  Netflix is releasing a controversial series on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
  
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• Severe delays down to 'police incident' on motorway

  14-03-2019 14:21
  
  A POLICE incident on the M602 is causing severe delays for motorway drivers.
  
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• You can now buy an Easter egg made entirely of cheese – here’s where to get one

  14-03-2019 14:15
  
  CALLING all cheese lovers.
  
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• Nine arrested in dawn raids targeting organised drug gangs

  14-03-2019 13:57
  
  POLICE arrested nine people in dawn raids aimed at tackling organised drug crime across Greater Manchester.
  
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• Farmer calls for help after 10 sheep attacked by dogs

  14-03-2019 13:42
  
  Dog walkers are being urged to keep their pets under control when they’re walking in the countryside around Rivington Reservoir after ten sheep were killed at a local farm.
  
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• WEATHER WARNING: Flooding fears as heavy rain set to continue

  14-03-2019 13:30
  
  FORECASTERS have warned of potential flooding after days of heavy rain.
  
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• Scientists to study Bolton’s unique dialect in groundbreaking study

  14-03-2019 13:12
  
  RESIDENTS from Bolton are to be interviewed about the unique way people in the town speak as part of groundbreaking and detailed study of Greater Manchester dialects and accents.
  
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• Linguists from Manchester Metropolitan University to study Bolton’s unique dialect in groundbreaking study - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 13:12
  Linguists from Manchester Metropolitan University to study Bolton’s unique dialect in groundbreaking study  The Bolton NewsRESIDENTS from Bolton are to be interviewed about the unique way people in the town speak as part of groundbreaking and detailed study of Greater…
  
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• Police to hold meeting with Little Lever residents

  14-03-2019 13:00
  
  POLICE will meet with concerned residents to answer questions about how they are dealing with ongoing issues.
  
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• How one Bolton group is helping people to escape the grip of crippling debt - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 13:00
  How one Bolton group is helping people to escape the grip of crippling debt  The Bolton NewsDEBT can ruin a person's life and sometimes even lead to suicide. Loan sharks and even legal money-lenders often charge extortionate amounts of…
  
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• How one Bolton group is helping people to escape the grip of crippling debt

  14-03-2019 13:00
  
  DEBT can ruin a person’s life and sometimes even lead to suicide. Loan sharks and even legal money-lenders often charge extortionate amounts of interest meaning those taking out loans find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation. NEIL BRANDWOOD reports on one group which is making a difference.
  
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• Debt advice group explains how to spot a loan shark

  14-03-2019 13:00
  
  AS Chris Canham of Hoot says, loan sharks are rarely the tattooed-covered thug wielding a baseball bat so often depicted in television dramas.
  
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• KFC to let customers go behind-the-scenes and cook their own chicken - for one day only

  14-03-2019 12:22
  
  FRIED chicken lovers can see how their favourite dishes are made during an open kitchen event at KFC.
  
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• Four people injured after a car ploughed into a tree in Bolton - Manchester Evening News

  14-03-2019 09:20
  Four people injured after a car ploughed into a tree in Bolton  Manchester Evening NewsA person who was inside the car is understood to have suffered 'life-changing' injuries.
  
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• Road reopens after car crashes into tree leaving two people seriously injured

  14-03-2019 08:50
  
  TWO young men are fighting for their lives after the car they were in crashed into a tree in the early hours.
  
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• NEW PICTURES: Road shut after car crashes into tree leaving one person seriously injured

  14-03-2019 08:50
  
  PART of Chorley New Road is shut to traffic  after a person was left seriously injured when a car crashed into a tree.
  
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• Main road shut after car crashes into tree leaving one person seriously injured

  14-03-2019 08:50
  
  PART of Chorley New Road is shut to traffic  after a person was left seriously injured when a car crashed into a tree.
  
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• Firefighters rescue two people after car crashes into tree - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 08:50
  Firefighters rescue two people after car crashes into tree  The Bolton NewsFIRE crews had to save two people who were trapped by the legs after a car crashed into a tree.
  
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• Two names added to possible takeover at Bolton Wanderers - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  Two names added to possible takeover at Bolton Wanderers  The Bolton NewsTHE consortium looking to buy Bolton Wanderers has appointed two new directors to its board.
  
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• Tributes as 'exceptional' midwife, fundraiser and mayoress dies aged 80

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  ONE of Bolton’s most well-known figures has died.
  
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• Special service remembers the 43 boys and men who died in mining disaster

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  THE 43 boys and men who died in Kearsley’s worst mining disaster were remembered in a special service on Tuesday.
  
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• Remembering the 43 who died in disaster - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  Remembering the 43 who died in disaster  The Bolton NewsTHE 43 boys and men who died in Kearsley's worst mining disaster were remembered in a special *service* on Tuesday.
  
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• Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal gets £800,000 improvement funding - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal gets £800,000 improvement funding  The Bolton NewsTHE Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal towpath is being improved due to £800000 of funding.
  
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• How Bolton inspired Victoria Beckham's new range of trainers - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  How Bolton inspired Victoria Beckham's new range of trainers  The Bolton NewsFASHION designer and former 'Spice Girl' Victoria Beckham has designed a new line of trainers inspired by Bolton.
  
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• How Bolton inspired Victoria Beckham's new range of trainers

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  FASHION designer and former 'Spice Girl' Victoria Beckham has designed a new line of trainers inspired by Bolton.
  
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• Death of former mayoress Adrienne Bolton - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  Death of former mayoress Adrienne Bolton  The Bolton NewsONE of Bolton's most well-known figures has died.
  
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• Community group appeal for final £3,500 to overhaul multi-use games area

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  A BAND of residents who have worked tirelessly for seven years to improve the lives of their community are close to achieving their dream.
  
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• Church split over £435k plans to stop building becoming a 'dead, ancient monument'

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  A RIFT is threatening to split a Bolton church over plans to develop the building.
  
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• Builder left with 'life-changing' injuries after attack in town centre

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  A MAN who was attacked after town centre night out could be left without feeling on one side of his face.
  
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• Bolton town centre assault leaves builder with no feeling on side of face - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  Bolton town centre assault leaves builder with no feeling on side of face  The Bolton NewsA MAN who was attacked after town centre night out could be left without feeling on one side of his face.
  
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• Bolton restaurants among worst for food hygiene - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  Bolton restaurants among worst for food hygiene  The Bolton NewsBOLTON is one of the worst rated places for food hygiene in the UK, according to a new poll.
  
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• Bolton one of the worst-rated places in UK for food hygiene, according to poll

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  BOLTON is one of the worst rated places for food hygiene in the UK, according to a new poll.
  
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• Bolton boss Phil Parkinson calls for "almighty effort" at Wigan - The Bolton News

  14-03-2019 06:00
  Bolton boss Phil Parkinson calls for "almighty effort" at Wigan  The Bolton NewsPHIL Parkinson reckons Wanderers can still make this week a success – if they can produce a full-charge performance at Wigan on Saturday.
  
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• £800,000 improvement works start on canal towpath

  14-03-2019 06:00
  
  THE Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal towpath is being improved due to £800,000 of funding.
  
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