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Stories for 16 September 2006
Andrew Mosley
Going mad in the land of burgers and guns
IT'S no wonder the rest of the world considers us Westerners to be totally round the bend. more...
Bands In Profile
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Bolton Cars
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Bolton News
Car parks boost for town centre visitors
FIVE new multi-storey car parks could be built in Bolton town centre. more...
Car parks boost for town centre visitors
FIVE new multi-storey car parks could be built in Bolton town centre. more...
Car parks boost for town centre visitors
FIVE new multi-storey car parks could be built in Bolton town centre. more...
By-pass to open after 30-year wait
A CONTROVERSIAL bypass will open in Daisy Hill on Sunday. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Battle of Britain march re-routed
ROADWORKS on Bolton's Churchgate have caused major problems for war veterans and Air Training Cadets who are holding their annual Battle of Britain memorial march tomorrow. more...
Street attack victim 'stable' in hospital
A TEENAGER is being treated for head injuries at the Royal Bolton Hospital after being attacked in a town centre street early today. more...
Homework inspires mum to write book
Homework inspires mum to write book TEACHING assistant Joyce Nelson was so fascinated when her daughter had to write a story for her homework that it inspired her to write a story herself. more...
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
Healthy eating on the school menu
Healthy eating on school menu A BOLTON school is at the forefront of the nation's healthy eating campaign after investing £250,000 in new dining facilities and innovative new menus. more...
Cash plea over new spy cameras
SPY camera networks in two Bolton towns will be revamped if bids for government cash are successful. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Pupils off to a healthy start
START the day in a healthy way. That's the message one Bolton school is drumming into its pupils. more...
4 years for conman who raided three homes
A BURGLAR posing as a water board official conned his way into the homes of three women, all living in sheltered accommodation, on the same afternoon. more...
Blind guitarist Craig's life of Harmony
TALENTED musician Craig Slater is happy to share his skills with Bolton youngsters - even though he will never see the pleasure he brings. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Festival to blossom for Turton Tower
A FLOWER festival is being held next weekend to raise awareness of Turton Tower, which is under threat of closure. more...
Fraudster claimed £22,000 benefits
A MOTHER-of-four has "lost her good name" after falsely claiming more than £22,000 in benefits, a court heard. more...
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Bury News
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Cars News
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Centurions' Updates
Injury jinx hits play-off hopes
LEIGH'S progress through the National League One play-off series is unlikely to be decided entirely on the field. more...
Injury jinx hits play-off hopes
LEIGH'S progress through the National League One play-off series is unlikely to be decided entirely on the field. more...
Education News
Homework inspires mum to write book
Homework inspires mum to write book TEACHING assistant Joyce Nelson was so fascinated when her daughter had to write a story for her homework that it inspired her to write a story herself. more...
Healthy eating on the school menu
Healthy eating on school menu A BOLTON school is at the forefront of the nation's healthy eating campaign after investing £250,000 in new dining facilities and innovative new menus. more...
Pupils off to a healthy start
START the day in a healthy way. That's the message one Bolton school is drumming into its pupils. more...
Events In And Around Leigh
Youth band wins award for £7,500
ASTLEY Youth band has received £7,500 in awards from the Local Area Network Fund and Wigan Council. more...
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
Youth band wins award for £7,500
ASTLEY Youth band has received £7,500 in awards from the Local Area Network Fund and Wigan Council. more...
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
Fans' Verdict
Burnden legend Andy joins Stayaway Fans debate
ANDY Walker - the striker who helped put the pride back in Bolton Wanderers - has paid a glowing tribute to the progress the club has made in the 12 years since his days as a Burnden Park idol. more...
Hooked on the Burnden matchday experience
As quite a few people have aired their views on the Reebok attendances I thought I'd have my two penneth! more...
Cost is always related to value
Blaming no shows on cost IS relevant. more...
Cost is always related to value
Blaming no shows on cost IS relevant. more...
Either you are a fan, or not
All this whingeing and whining from fans is pathetic. more...
I'll be come from the USA
I am a Bollton fan from the USA. more...
I'll be come from the USA
I am a Bollton fan from the USA. more...
I'll be come from the USA
I am a Bollton fan from the USA. more...
Burnden legend Andy joins Stayaway Fans debate
ANDY Walker - the striker who helped put the pride back in Bolton Wanderers - has paid a glowing tribute to the progress the club has made in the 12 years since his days as a Burnden Park idol. more...
Fred Shawcross: Gives It To You Straight
Call 999, but don’t ask for Ashley Cole
THIS past few days have been dominated by the events of September 11, 2001, the day when the world's only superpower, and supposedly impregnable, was brought to its knees by 19 Islamic terrorists - or martyrs, depending on whose side you are on. more...
Gig Guide
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Health News
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
Healthy eating on the school menu
Healthy eating on school menu A BOLTON school is at the forefront of the nation's healthy eating campaign after investing £250,000 in new dining facilities and innovative new menus. more...
Pupils off to a healthy start
START the day in a healthy way. That's the message one Bolton school is drumming into its pupils. more...
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
Latest Sport
Injury jinx hits play-off hopes
LEIGH'S progress through the National League One play-off series is unlikely to be decided entirely on the field. more...
Injury jinx hits play-off hopes
LEIGH'S progress through the National League One play-off series is unlikely to be decided entirely on the field. more...
Leigh Headlines
Hunt for 'horror attack' rapist
A WOMAN was thrown to the ground and raped in the early hours of the morning. more...
Youth band wins award for £7,500
ASTLEY Youth band has received £7,500 in awards from the Local Area Network Fund and Wigan Council. more...
Hunt for 'horror attack' rapist
A WOMAN was thrown to the ground and raped in the early hours of the morning. more...
Youth band wins award for £7,500
ASTLEY Youth band has received £7,500 in awards from the Local Area Network Fund and Wigan Council. more...
Local Cricket Round-Up
Title dream goes up in smoke
HOPES of winning the Lees Lancashire County title went up in smoke last Saturday when Prestwich's batsmen caved in. more...
Title dream goes up in smoke
HOPES of winning the Lees Lancashire County title went up in smoke last Saturday when Prestwich's batsmen caved in. more...
Title dream goes up in smoke
HOPES of winning the Lees Lancashire County title went up in smoke last Saturday when Prestwich's batsmen caved in. more...
Title dream goes up in smoke
HOPES of winning the Lees Lancashire County title went up in smoke last Saturday when Prestwich's batsmen caved in. more...
Local Sports Updates
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Title dream goes up in smoke
HOPES of winning the Lees Lancashire County title went up in smoke last Saturday when Prestwich's batsmen caved in. more...
Heys turn on the class to dump United
HEYS progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield after a 4-1 win at fellow Manchester League outfit, Breightmet United on Saturday. more...
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Title dream goes up in smoke
HOPES of winning the Lees Lancashire County title went up in smoke last Saturday when Prestwich's batsmen caved in. more...
Heys turn on the class to dump United
HEYS progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield after a 4-1 win at fellow Manchester League outfit, Breightmet United on Saturday. more...
Knights slay poor Tigers with ease
SEDGLEY PARK 6, DONCASTER KNIGHTS 46 National League Division One. more...
Tigers second string show how to do it
SEDGLEY PARK 2nd XV 21 WEST PARK ST HELENS 2nd XV 5 Miller Homes Leagues Bateman BMW Premier Division. more...
Golfing cup hammered home to stay
GOLFERS in Whitefield made one of their longest drives . . . to track down a long-lost trophy. more...
News From The Schools
Youth band wins award for £7,500
ASTLEY Youth band has received £7,500 in awards from the Local Area Network Fund and Wigan Council. more...
Youth band wins award for £7,500
ASTLEY Youth band has received £7,500 in awards from the Local Area Network Fund and Wigan Council. more...
Prestwich Headlines
New sports centre opens
A NEW community and sports centre for young Jewish people will officially be opened on Thursday. more...
Cemetery re-opens after repairs
VANDAL-hit Rainsough Jewish Cemetery will have its official re-opening at the weekend following £250,000 worth of improvements. more...
Nuisance neighbours evicted from home
THREE years of noise and nuisance has come to an end for residents in Rainsough Avenue, Prestwich. more...
Prestwich Heys Updates
Heys turn on the class to dump United
HEYS progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield after a 4-1 win at fellow Manchester League outfit, Breightmet United on Saturday. more...
Heys turn on the class to dump United
HEYS progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield after a 4-1 win at fellow Manchester League outfit, Breightmet United on Saturday. more...
Prestwich Heys, Local Soccer Round-Up
Heys turn on the class to dump United
HEYS progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield after a 4-1 win at fellow Manchester League outfit, Breightmet United on Saturday. more...
Heys turn on the class to dump United
HEYS progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield after a 4-1 win at fellow Manchester League outfit, Breightmet United on Saturday. more...
Radcliffe Headlines
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Rugby League Round-Up
Injury jinx hits play-off hopes
LEIGH'S progress through the National League One play-off series is unlikely to be decided entirely on the field. more...
Injury jinx hits play-off hopes
LEIGH'S progress through the National League One play-off series is unlikely to be decided entirely on the field. more...
Seven Days
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
That Was The Week That Was
News and sport stories from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal and associated newspapers and websites in Lancashire from the last seven days more...
Sporting Highlights
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Stars From The Bolton Area
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Tigers' Round-Up
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Knights slay poor Tigers with ease
SEDGLEY PARK 6, DONCASTER KNIGHTS 46 National League Division One. more...
Tigers second string show how to do it
SEDGLEY PARK 2nd XV 21 WEST PARK ST HELENS 2nd XV 5 Miller Homes Leagues Bateman BMW Premier Division. more...
Wanderers Headlines Of The Day
Burnden legend Andy joins Stayaway Fans debate
ANDY Walker - the striker who helped put the pride back in Bolton Wanderers - has paid a glowing tribute to the progress the club has made in the 12 years since his days as a Burnden Park idol. more...
Sam sets Euro target
SAM Allardyce is confident Wanderers can blaze a trail back into Europe. more...
Sam sets Euro target
SAM Allardyce is confident Wanderers can blaze a trail back into Europe. more...
Burnden legend Andy joins Stayaway Fans debate
ANDY Walker - the striker who helped put the pride back in Bolton Wanderers - has paid a glowing tribute to the progress the club has made in the 12 years since his days as a Burnden Park idol. more...
Wanderers News
Tal ready for first start
WHITES midfielder Idan Tal is expected to make his first start for Wanderers in Tuesday night's Carling Cup tie at Walsall. more...
Laville injury decision cost him dear
FLORENT Laville might still be playing top flight football, if he had put his faith in the surgeon who has scored a hat-trick of successful knee operations on Ricardo Gardner. more...
Laville injury decision cost him dear
FLORENT Laville might still be playing top flight football, if he had put his faith in the surgeon who has scored a hat-trick of successful knee operations on Ricardo Gardner. more...
Burnden legend Andy joins Stayaway Fans debate
ANDY Walker - the striker who helped put the pride back in Bolton Wanderers - has paid a glowing tribute to the progress the club has made in the 12 years since his days as a Burnden Park idol. more...
Sam sets Euro target
SAM Allardyce is confident Wanderers can blaze a trail back into Europe. more...
Burnden legend Andy joins Stayaway Fans debate
ANDY Walker - the striker who helped put the pride back in Bolton Wanderers - has paid a glowing tribute to the progress the club has made in the 12 years since his days as a Burnden Park idol. more...
Sam sets Euro target
SAM Allardyce is confident Wanderers can blaze a trail back into Europe. more...
We Say
More car parks are a good sign
PARKING in Bolton is a massive issue. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
What to do in Bolton on...
Sunday and Monday. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Festival to blossom for Turton Tower
A FLOWER festival is being held next weekend to raise awareness of Turton Tower, which is under threat of closure. more...
Naturalists' Society meeting
BOLTON Field Naturalists' Society's next meeting will take place at 7.30pm on October 9 in the Dido Suite at Bolton Town Hall. more...
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
ENVIRONMENT officers have issued a warning to walkers and children to stay away from a river in which 10,000 fish died. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Whats On
New sports centre opens
A NEW community and sports centre for young Jewish people will officially be opened on Thursday. more...
Whitefield Headlines
Thieves target £1m car park
A £1 million car park has become a magnet for thieves just three months after it was opened. more...
Golfing cup hammered home to stay
GOLFERS in Whitefield made one of their longest drives . . . to track down a long-lost trophy. more...
You Say
Midwife service is long overdue
IT was interesting to read the article in The Bolton News dated September 13, with regard to the new home-based midwifery service. more...
Big trees are a blight on our lives
I HAVE exchanged letters and phone calls with Bolton Council about overgrown trees and have got nowhere. more...
Congestion charge could pay for buses
MARK Williams (Letters, September 12) may be right that the decline in bus use began with the affordable family car, but the 1985 deregulation of buses outside London accelerated the decline, while bus patronage in London increased. more...
Driving visitors out of town
THE closure of Crown Street now precludes me from visiting Bolton, as I have to use private transport which took me as far as the Crown Street/Deansgate junction, thus allowing me to visit my bank, Marks and Spencer and Waterstones bookshop. more...
Smoking ban will go up in flames
DAVID Walkden need not worry about being reported for smoking in public places when the ban comes into force next year, it won't happen. more...
Punish unsafe motorists - not cylists
SOMEONE in government has proposed that the law should require all bicycles to be fitted with a bell for the purpose of warning anyone who needs warning - perhaps a car driver (or passenger) who negligently opens their door, or a pedestrian who blindly walks into the road while on their mobile phone. more...
Bury Times News
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Bury Times Sport
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Leigh Journal News
Hunt for 'horror attack' rapist
A WOMAN was thrown to the ground and raped in the early hours of the morning. more...
Youth band wins award for £7,500
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Thieves target £1m car park
A £1 million car park has become a magnet for thieves just three months after it was opened. more...
New sports centre opens
A NEW community and sports centre for young Jewish people will officially be opened on Thursday. more...
Golfing cup hammered home to stay
Cemetery re-opens after repairs
Nuisance neighbours evicted from home
THREE years of noise and nuisance has come to an end for residents in Rainsough Avenue, Prestwich. more...
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide Sport
Tigers all set to bounce back
TWO games played, two defeats suffered, two forgettable performances served up by Sedgley Park. more...
Title dream goes up in smoke
HOPES of winning the Lees Lancashire County title went up in smoke last Saturday when Prestwich's batsmen caved in. more...
Heys turn on the class to dump United
HEYS progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Amateur Shield after a 4-1 win at fellow Manchester League outfit, Breightmet United on Saturday. more...
Knights slay poor Tigers with ease
SEDGLEY PARK 6, DONCASTER KNIGHTS 46 more...
Tigers second string show how to do it
SEDGLEY PARK 2nd XV 21 WEST PARK ST HELENS 2nd XV 5 Miller Homes Leagues more...
Golfing cup hammered home to stay
The Bolton News News
Car parks boost for town centre visitors
FIVE new multi-storey car parks could be built in Bolton town centre. more...
By-pass to open after 30-year wait
A CONTROVERSIAL bypass will open in Daisy Hill on Sunday. more...
Man faces 'murder plot' charge
A MAN from Radcliffe is due to stand trial on Monday following a shooting at the Brass Handles public house in Salford in March. more...
Battle of Britain march re-routed
ROADWORKS on Bolton's Churchgate have caused major problems for war veterans and Air Training Cadets who are holding their annual Battle of Britain memorial march tomorrow. more...
Hunt for 'horror attack' rapist
A WOMAN was thrown to the ground and raped in the early hours of the morning. more...
Street attack victim 'stable' in hospital
A TEENAGER is being treated for head injuries at the Royal Bolton Hospital after being attacked in a town centre street early today. more...
Alf's pennies add up to £32,000
VETERAN fundraiser Alf Hales gives true meaning to the saying "every little helps". more...
Youth band wins award for £7,500
Homework inspires mum to write book
Homework inspires mum to write book more...
Stay away from river— warning to walkers
Old Rivingtonians plan a weekend of nostalgia
Healthy eating on the school menu
Healthy eating on school menu more...
Cash plea over new spy cameras
Badly Drawn boy to top bill at event
BOLTON singer songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is among a host of bands set to play a charity gig in September. more...
Pupils off to a healthy start
START the day in a healthy way. That's the message one Bolton school is drumming into its pupils. more...
4 years for conman who raided three homes
A BURGLAR posing as a water board official conned his way into the homes of three women, all living in sheltered accommodation, on the same afternoon. more...
Blind guitarist Craig's life of Harmony
TALENTED musician Craig Slater is happy to share his skills with Bolton youngsters - even though he will never see the pleasure he brings. more...
Real driving test for young - and old
RACHEL Peary and Geoff Schofield know you are never too young - or too old - to improve your driving skills. more...
Festival to blossom for Turton Tower
A FLOWER festival is being held next weekend to raise awareness of Turton Tower, which is under threat of closure. more...
Fraudster claimed £22,000 benefits
A MOTHER-of-four has "lost her good name" after falsely claiming more than £22,000 in benefits, a court heard. more...
All set for new car seat law
PARENTS have been snapping up child car seats and booster seats in Bolton ahead of a change in the law tomorrow. more...
The Bolton News Sport
Injury jinx hits play-off hopes
LEIGH'S progress through the National League One play-off series is unlikely to be decided entirely on the field. more...
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