Bolton news

• Bolton Wanderers' administrators set buyer deadline - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 20:54
  Bolton Wanderers' administrators set buyer deadline  The Bolton NewsPARTIES interested in buying Bolton​ Wanderers have been set a firm deadline by the club's administrators.
  
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• Family found guilty of £400,000 tobacco fraud - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 19:21
  Family found guilty of £400,000 tobacco fraud  The Bolton NewsA FAMILY who swindled the taxpayer out of £400000 in tobacco duty have been found guilty of fraud.
  
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• Family found guilty of £400,000 tobacco fraud

  23-05-2019 19:21
  
  A FAMILY who swindled the taxpayer out of £400,000 in tobacco duty have been found guilty of fraud.
  
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• 'Rubbish’ art to go on display

  23-05-2019 18:53
  
  ART work inspired by a University of Bolton student who used his traumatic experience of being a homeless teenager will go on show this weekend.
  
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• Benefit scam hitting North West with fraudsters selling fake loans

  23-05-2019 17:45
  
  SCAM warnings are being rolled out across the North West by Trading Standards after the region has been targeted.
  
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• Preston man jailed for girlfriend's crowbar murder

  23-05-2019 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Benjamin Topping inflicted at least 50 blows, beating Rosie Darbyshire "beyond recognition".
  
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• Bolton Council: Tories take control for first time in four decades - BBC News

  23-05-2019 15:46
  Bolton Council: Tories take control for first time in four decades  BBC NewsThe Conservatives have taken control of Bolton Council for the first time in four decades, despite having fewer councillors than Labour. Labour lost seven seats ...
  
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• Councillors agree to freeze pay until generous allowance system is reviewed

  23-05-2019 15:36
  
  COUNCILLORS have agreed not to take a pay rise this year.
  
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• Bolton property firm sells six figure asset ahead of redevelopment plans - The Business Desk

  23-05-2019 15:18
  Bolton property firm sells six figure asset ahead of redevelopment plans  The Business DeskBolton-based commercial property investors Millfield Estates has sold its last remaining retail property in Bolton town centre in a £625,000 deal with a Chinese ...
  
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• REGIONAL: Cash-strapped school could shut early every day because of financial pressures

  23-05-2019 14:43
  
  A CASH-strapped secondary school in Bury could close early every day as it faces “enormous financial pressures”.
  
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• You can soon get a train from the North West to North Korea

  23-05-2019 14:30
  
  FANCY an epic train journey next year that starts with a pie barm?
  
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• 'We are not in coalition': Conservatives officially take control of the council

  23-05-2019 14:01
  
  THE Conservatives have taken control of Bolton Council for the first time in four decades.
  
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• REGIONAL: Man offered boy 20p before sexually assaulting him in Sainsbury's toilets

  23-05-2019 13:45
  
  A MAN who offered 20 pence to a seven-year-old boy before sexually assaulting him in a supermarket toilet has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison.
  
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• European elections 2019: Full list of candidates for the North West

  23-05-2019 13:32
  
  VOTERS are going to the polls today to elect the region’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs.)
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Fans at Burnden Park in 1973

  23-05-2019 13:30
  
  This fantastically evocative old image taken by a Bolton Evening News photographer in 1973 shows the crowd of Bolton Wanderers fans in the railway embankment end at Burnden Park watching The Whites draw 2 goals a piece with Notts County in the old Division Three league.
  
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• LOOKING BACK: A "hole" lot of work

  23-05-2019 13:30
  
  This massive hole was caused by a burst water pipe in Higher Bridge Street, Bolton in 1933. Setts and part of the footpath were torn up and destroyed by the pressure of flood water. Our archive picture today shows a group of workmen hard at work repairing the damage as a crowd of people look on.
  
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• Fans watch Bolton Wanderers at Burden Park in 1973 - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 13:30
  Fans watch Bolton Wanderers at Burden Park in 1973  The Bolton NewsThis fantastically evocative old image taken by a Bolton Evening News photographer in 1973 shows the crowd of Bolton Wanderers fans in the railway…
  
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• The housing plans causing controversy - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 13:00
  The housing plans causing controversy  The Bolton NewsOUTRAGE over new housing developments continues for one Bolton town.
  
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• The housing plans causing controversy for one area of Bolton

  23-05-2019 13:00
  
  OUTRAGE over new housing developments continues for one Bolton town.
  
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• The housing plans causing controversy

  23-05-2019 13:00
  
  OUTRAGE over new housing developments continues for one Bolton town.
  
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• Five fun things to try in Bolton this weekend - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 13:00
  Five fun things to try in Bolton this weekend  The Bolton NewsLOOKING for something to keep you and your family entertained this weekend. Here's our pick of five things going on in and around Bolton.
  
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• Five fun things to try in Bolton this weekend

  23-05-2019 13:00
  
  LOOKING for something to keep you and your family entertained this weekend. Here's our pick of five things going on in and around Bolton.
  
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• Mark Beevers to Leave Bolton Wanderers - Is Anyone Bothered? - Lion of Vienna Suite

  23-05-2019 12:52
  Mark Beevers to Leave Bolton Wanderers - Is Anyone Bothered?  Lion of Vienna SuiteWith news breaking yesterday that Bolton Wanderers' ex-Sheffield Wednesday centre half Mark Beevers looking as though his time at the club is coming to an ...
  
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• Stolen bike spotted hidden in bushes - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 10:13
  Stolen bike spotted hidden in bushes  The Bolton NewsPOLICE officers recovered a stolen bike that had been hidden in some bushes.
  
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• Stolen bike spotted hidden in bushes

  23-05-2019 10:13
  
  POLICE officers recovered a stolen bike that had been hidden in some bushes.
  
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• NATIONAL: Topshop boss Sir Philip Green announces plans to close 23 stores

  23-05-2019 09:48
  
  TOPSHOP tycoon Sir Philip Green has announced plans to close 23 stores in the UK and Ireland from his Arcadia Group.
  
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• Four cars damaged after yobs throw boulders from motorway bridge

  23-05-2019 09:40
  
  CHILDREN damaged four cars travelling on the M66 while throwing 'boulders' off a motorway bridge.
  
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• Youngsters invited to go on a treasure hunt

  23-05-2019 07:10
  
  YOUNG treasure hunters will find that X certainly marks the spot on Saturday.
  
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• Stay safe when cooking say firefighters

  23-05-2019 07:02
  
  Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to take extra care when cooking following an incident at the weekend.
  
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• CBBC stars Sam and Mark on the road this half-term to entertain youngsters

  23-05-2019 07:00
  
  PARENTS will be enjoying plenty of drama and theatrics with their children this half-term!
  
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• ‘Towns, not townships’: Whispers of devolution with rise of hyper-local parties

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  THE rise of new hyper-local parties across the borough has raised the subject of devolution for periphery towns. A total of seven councillors now represent these independent groups at Bolton Council.
  
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• The Phoenix Club is back! New sign appears where popular sitcom was filmed

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  THE iconic 'Phoenix Club' sign has been put back up at St Gregory's Club, sparking rumours about a third series of Phoenix Nights.
  
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• Teachers in Bolton could boycott controversial SATs - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 06:00
  Teachers in Bolton could boycott controversial SATs  The Bolton NewsTEACHERS in Bolton could boycott the controversial SATs next summer.
  
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• Teachers in Bolton could boycott controversial SATs

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  TEACHERS in Bolton could boycott the controversial SATs next summer.
  
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• Son's tribute to 'misunderstood' addict mum who died after years of heroin abuse

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  A “MISUNDERSTOOD” mum died in hospital of blood poisoning after years of heroin and crack cocaine use.
  
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• Residents to move as retirement flats set for demolition - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 06:00
  Residents to move as retirement flats set for demolition  The Bolton NewsA BLOCK of retirement flats labelled “not fit for purpose” is set to be demolished and could be replaced with new homes.
  
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• Plans to convert terraced house to shop and offices refused

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  PLANS to convert a house to shop and offices have been refused by town hall chiefs.
  
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• New hyper-local parties in Bolton could lead to devolution - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 06:00
  New hyper-local parties in Bolton could lead to devolution  The Bolton NewsTHE rise of new hyper-local parties across the borough has raised the subject of devolution for periphery towns. A total of seven councillors now…
  
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• Husband stole £144k in bid to keep cheating wife - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 06:00
  Husband stole £144k in bid to keep cheating wife  The Bolton NewsA SALESMAN whose wife was having an affair stole more than £144000 from his company in a bid to save his marriage.
  
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• Housing association set to move residents ahead of retirement block demolition

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  A BLOCK of retirement flats labelled “not fit for purpose” is set to be demolished and could be replaced with new homes.
  
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• Firefighters issue warning over blazes caused by unattended cooking

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  FIRE chiefs have warned homeowners to take care after dealing with more than 400 blazes related to cooking in the first half of the year.
  
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• Delayed road resurfacing scheme set to cause traffic disruption on key street

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  A DELAYED roadworks project is set to cause significant disruption to motorists over five days.
  
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• Delayed resurfacing scheme set to cause traffic disruption - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 06:00
  Delayed resurfacing scheme set to cause traffic disruption  The Bolton NewsA DELAYED roadworks project is set to cause significant disruption to motorists over five days.
  
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• Car salesman stole £144k from customers in bid to keep his cheating wife

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  A SALESMAN whose wife was having an affair stole more than £144,000 from his company in a bid to save his marriage.
  
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• Bolton planners refuse house conversion to shop and offices - The Bolton News

  23-05-2019 06:00
  Bolton planners refuse house conversion to shop and offices  The Bolton NewsPLANS to convert a house to shop and offices have been refused by town hall chiefs.
  
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• Bolton Council 2019: Meet the new councillors elected to represent you

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  HISTORIC changes have taken place at Bolton Council this month. Local Democracy Reporter JOSEPH TIMAN speaks to the newest members at the town hall about the year ahead.
  
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• Big reunion for pupils of Sharples High School

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  LOVE them or hate them, schooldays are one of the most formative experiences of our lives and a trio of former Sharples High School pupils are planning to commemorate that fact.
  
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• Another fire at anti-social behaviour hit park

  23-05-2019 06:00
  
  A CHILDREN'S playground has been set on fire in Farnworth.
  
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