SS Simon and Jude fire: School ‘pretty much destroyed’
School bosses are looking into alternatives for pupils ahead of the new academic year - as the current SS Simon and Jude CE Primary School building has been destroyed in a huge fire.
View ArticleSS Simon and Jude fire: Emergency services continue to respond
Emergency services are continuing their response to a fire which destroyed a school.
View ArticleSS Simon and Jude CE Primary School appeal for books after fire
A local primary school is appealing for the publics help to donate books to their school after a devastating fire ripped through the site earlier this week.
View ArticleSS Simon and Jude CE Primary School fire investigations continue
Investigations are continuing at a primary school where a fire ripped through the building and the headteacher has now thanked people for donations.
View ArticleBolton doctor accused of sexual assault of 'previous good character'
A doctor accused of sexual assault is of "previous good character", a court heard.
View ArticleGreat Lever: Trial of Dr Elrefeay accused of sexual assault continues
A doctor accused of sexual assault claimed in court that the complainant gave him her phone number after he assessed her.
View ArticleBolton: Settle Street Allotments show and family fun day
A popular family fun day is set to return to the borough this September – promising a great day for all.
View ArticleFamily of Reece Tansey gather for event to mark 18th birthday
The family of Reece Tansey have marked his 18th birthday by holding a balloon release at his home address with his family and friends.
View ArticleNOSTALGIA: Back to school in Bolton down the years
IT has become one of the most popular photos for every family album - first day at school for your kids
View ArticlePhotos show pub life in Bolton - do you have any memories?
PUBLIC houses have always been a place to go and socialise with family and friends and to be entertained
View ArticleBobby Heywood Park: Investigation after death of man
A 42-year-old man has been pronounced dead following reports of a medical incident in Heywood Park.
View ArticleBobby Heywood Park, Great Lever sealed off by police
A park has been taped off with police on the scene
View ArticleGreat Lever stabbing: Residents' fear after 2 stabbed
Residents have been left “shocked” following a stabbing in Great Lever this morning
View ArticleGreat Lever: Police tape off road as air ambulance lands
- An air ambulance is currently at Bobby Heywood Park - Residents have shared concerns over an air ambulance in the park
View ArticleBobby Heywood Park: Tributes to man, 42 who tragically died
Tributes have been paid to a ‘comical’ man who ‘meant well’ after he sadly died aged 42
View ArticleGreat Lever: Four charged in connection with incident
Four people have been charged following an incident in Great Lever
View ArticleGreat Lever: Road to be closed for electricity works
A road will be closed towards the end of next month whilst electricity works take place.
View ArticleBolton Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday with parade
Thousands of Muslims gathered in Great Lever today to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
View ArticleOld photo shows schoolkids skipping to raise cash
This picture shows some of the pupils from SS Simon & Jude CE Primary School in Great Lever who took part in a sponsored skip event to raise money for charity in 1996
View ArticleGreat Lever: Police van involved in crash while on call out
CCTV footage of a crash between a police van and a car at a notorious Great Lever junction have sparked fresh calls for increased safety measures.
View ArticleBolton: Family hubs being launched across the borough
Parents and children in Bolton were left pleased after catching their first glimpse of the new family hubs in the town.
View ArticleSS Simon and Jude CE keeps children's education going despite fire
Young people at SS Simon and Jude's CE Primary School receive ace-to-face education across three sites
View ArticleLots of photos of scouts having fun in the 1980s in Bolton
WE have gone back in time to find some photographs of Cubs and Scouts in Bolton over the years
View ArticleEssa Academy teams up with Andrew Lloyd Webber's charity
The entire Year 7 class at a Bolton school have been gifted instruments through a charity run by a world-famous composer.
View ArticleMill View Care Home in Great Lever 'requires improvement'
A Bolton care home has said it is 'working closely with' the CQC after the body judged it as requiring improvement.
View ArticleLast chance to enter The Bolton News Education Awards 2023
The deadline for The Bolton News Education Awards 2023 has been extended for a few days to allow for final entries to be submitted.
View ArticleShare your best Halloween 2023 costumes and decorated homes
WE know that there is no expense spared in East Lancashire to celebrate Halloween.
View ArticleHeywood Park Young People's Centre to shut its afterschool club
Parents have shared their upset and frustration after an afterschool club had “no choice” but to stop their services
View Article10 great photos of people fundraising for Children in Need in Bolton
LOTS of schools and workplaces and people across Bolton will have been earning their spots for Children In Need this week
View ArticleDo you remember any of these Bolton pubs?
PUBS have been part of our history and still are great places to socialise with family and friends
View ArticleSS Simon and Jude CE's temporary school to open in December
A Bolton school which suffered a devastating fire this year will see its new temporary site open next month.
View ArticleDo you know these world record holding darts players?
This team at the Canary Tavern in Little Lever held a 24-hour darts marathon in 1981 and beat the previous world record score
View ArticleShare with us photos of Bolton's cutest festive pets
SOME of our readers may have been busy this weekend putting their decorations up ready for the big day
View ArticleCHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY 2023: Share you funniest photos in Bolton
Calling all schools and offices...or even just people who are getting in the festive spirit for Jumper Day, we want to see your funniest photos
View ArticleBolton: Man arrested on suspicion of arson after flat fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a home in Great Lever.
View ArticleGreat Lever road to be closed for construction works
A road in Great Lever is set to be closed for 18 months whilst works are ongoing
View ArticleBolton: Sevadal group holds joint Christmas and Diwali party
A group which aims to tackle loneliness in Bolton has held its annual combined holiday party.
View ArticleSS Simon and Jude's CE primary school reopens TODAY after fire
SS Simon and Jude's CE primary school in Great Lever is set to reopen today after being completely destroyed by fire in August.
View ArticleBolton Asian elders stages it annual Christmas party
A group for Asian pensioners held its annual Christmas party this week.
View ArticleBolton: Driver to appear in court after 'no license'
A driver is expected to appear in court after allegedly having no driving license or car insurance in Great Lever
View ArticleGreat Lever police make arrest while out on the beat
A motorist has been arrested after being spotted by officers in Great Lever
View ArticleBolton: Suspected stolen vehicle seized following concerns
A suspected stolen vehicle has been seized by police following concerns raised in Great Lever
View ArticleClarendon Primary School pupils' work displayed at Market Place
Primary school pupils worked hard for two weeks on art which has now been installed in a prominent town centre position.
View ArticleBurnden Park floodlights and drilling operation in photo
Here’s an interesting photo from our archives which we’re hoping Looking Back readers can help with
View ArticleFred Dibnah brought in to demolish Ocean Mill in Great Lever
It was a sight which was all too common in Bolton in the Eighties. A once great industrial powerhouse being reduced to rubble
View ArticleBolton: Frustration after tyre 'damaged from pothole'
A motorist has been left ‘frustrated’ after his car tyre was damaged by a pothole and his claim was rejected
View ArticleBreightmet: Man arrested on suspicion of stealing car
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of stealing a car in Bolton.
View ArticleBolton pet owner speaks of shock after cat shot in leg
A Bolton woman has spoken of her shock after vets removed an air rifle pellet from her cat’s leg – and she is now worried the perpetrator could move on to shooting children.
View ArticleWorld Book Day: Clarendon Primary School celebrates
Teachers and pupils at a Bolton primary school celebrated World Book Day in style.
View ArticleBolton: Residents come together to bring veterans together
Great Lever residents came together in support of veterans and the community during a special event.
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