Charlotte Dobson: Why my alcohol-free trip may prove a bit cheesy
IT’S Day 17 of my Go Sober Challenge and I have finally found something positive to say about this ridiculous exercise.
View ArticleTrain versus plane: It's not easy being green...
A LIVELY debate has flared up on whether it is right for people in the public eye to take the train rather than the plane.
View ArticleElaine O'Flynn's Strictly Learn to Dance blog
BOLTON News politics reporter Elaine O’Flynn is swapping the council chamber for the dance floor over the next few months to take part in this year’s Strictly Learn to Dance. Here, she explains why.
View ArticleAnd the award for most misjudged award goes to...
ONE thing that has left me puzzled recently was the Association of Training Operating Companies’ judgement.
View ArticleLife is a little better - and cheaper - on the buses
TO PARAPHRASE 17th-century writer Daniel Defoe, nothing is certain in life except death and the fact that the Government is going to increase train fares every December.
View ArticleGet writing that complaint - it could improve your train journey
WOULD you complain if the standard of service on your train journey was not to your satisfaction?
View ArticleExtra police patrols could stop louts going off the rails
TRAVELLING by train can give you an interesting snapshot of society - and what you see varies depending on when you travel.
View ArticlePredictable nightmare leaves festive rail travellers without cheer
RAIL bosses watching Saturday night TV must have had their head in their hands when one particular Channel 4 advert came on.
View ArticleWorld wide web is proving to be a real Tweet for train customers
LAST week, I wrote about my disappointment of the much-promoted Wi-Fi at Bolton Station not working properly.
View ArticleTrain column
THEY say there is no substitute for good local knowledge – but should that mantra be applied to the railways?
View ArticleDale Haslam's train blog: Transport bosses must explain plan ASAP
PASSENGERS may be fearing the worst when four months of engineering works begin on the railway near Bolton in April — and things have not got off to the best start.
View ArticleRail fare fines in line for overhaul
A FEW weeks ago, I wrote about the perceived unfairness of Northern Rail's penalty fares procedure, which the firm uses when it accuses people of not buying or showing tickets.
View ArticleBetter care, closer to home
NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group wants more services to be provided in the community, closer to where people live.
View ArticleEnough of the wise words, Mr MP - come and see our daily woes for yourself
YOU know there must an election coming when a Government minister arrives in town to talk about topical issues.
View ArticleGood news for train passengers — but will the promises be delivered?
AT last, some good news for train passengers who travel in or around Bolton.
View ArticleWelcome plans to save lives on the rails
LAST Tuesday was a difficult one for rail passengers and staff alike as tragedy struck Atherton.
View ArticleOpenness and transparency in the NHS
NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and formerly our predecessor organisation the primary care trust, has been working with partner organisations to build a culture of openness for some...
View ArticleTV documentary reveals all the fun of the fare
A TELEVISION investigation into incompetence on the railway got people talking last week.
View ArticleEven more misery on the way for long-suffering train passengers
MORE misery is on the way for train passengers next month, as though there is not enough already in stations around Bolton.
View ArticleSaeed Atcha Blog: General Election shows young people's voices matter
‘Out of touch’ & ‘snowflakes’ are just some of the phrases thrown around to describe the generation that was written off and forgotten after the EU referendum last June - their futures stolen.
View ArticleSaeed Atcha Blog: Why subsidised travel for young people is a winner
Young people have been deprived of opportunity and now things are changing and politicians are finally listening.
View ArticleArup Banerjee: Abuse of elderly is still not taken too seriously
ABUSE of the elderly is no longer a forbidden term.
View ArticleARUP BANERJEE: Keeping your independence as you get older
PERHAPS the three most important requirements for independence in old age are remaining physically fit, being able to drive and the ability to use a computer.
View ArticleALAN HOUGHTON'S FANS VIEW: Poor match but the result was the most important...
THREE colleagues joined me in the challenge to get to the Macron when Network Rail weren’t running any trains and the local council were digging up Chorley New Road.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers v Longridge Town - Live pre-season friendly blog
WANDERERS kick-off their pre-season schedule with a game at Longridge Town. Follow all the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers pre-season friendly at Atherton Colls - Matchday Live blog
IAN Evatt's side make their annual trip to the Skuna Stadium to face Northern Premier side Atherton Colls. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleLive blog of Bolton Wanderers' pre-season game at FC United of Manchester
WANDERERS head to Broadhurst Park for their third pre-season outing, looking to chalk up a third successive win. Follow all the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticlePreston North End v Bolton Wanderers - Pre-season friendly matchday live blog
WANDERERS look for a pre-season booster against Lancastrian rivals Preston North End at Leyland. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleBarrow v Bolton Wanderers - Pre-season matchday live blog
IAN Evatt heads to his old club Barrow for Wanderers' fifth pre-season outing looking to tune up for the League One campaign. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers 2 Blackburn Rovers 2 - Matchday live blog
CAN Wanderers maintain an unbeaten pre-season against neighbours Blackburn Rovers? All the action from the UniBol with Marc Iles.
View ArticleAFC Wimbledon 3-3 Bolton Wanderers - Live matchday blog from Plough Lane
WANDERERS are on the road for their first away game of the season, facing AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleLincoln City 0-1 Bolton Wanderers - Matchday Live blog from LNER Stadium
WANDERERS go in search of their first win of the season in League One, taking on promotion hopefuls Lincoln City at the LNER Stadium. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers v Oxford United - All the action in our live matchday blog
WANDERERS look to further an unbeaten start to the season, taking on Oxford United at the UniBol. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleWigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers - Carabao Cup Matchday Live blog
WANDERERS look to book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup against neighbours Wigan Athletic. All the action with Marc Iles at the DW Stadium.
View ArticleRecap all highlights of Bolton Wanderers' 1-0 defeat at Cambridge United
WANDERERS slipped to their first defeat of the league season at the Abbey Stadium. Catch up with all the highlights here.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers transfer deadline day live August 2021
TRANSFER news and gossip throughout the day at Bolton Wanderers, right up to tonight's 11pm deadline with chief football writer, Marc Iles.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers v Port Vale - Matchday Live Papa John's Trophy Blog
WANDERERS kick off their Papa John's Trophy group against Port Vale at home.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers 0-0 Burton Albion - live updates and highlights from the UniBol
WANDERERS have a chance to move into the top three with victory against Burton Albion. All the action with Marc Iles at the UniBol.
View ArticleIpswich Town 2-5 Bolton Wanderers - recap and highlights
CAN Wanderers bring three points back from Ipswich for the first time in 20 years? All the action from Portman Road with Marc Iles.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers 0-2 Rotherham United - recap and highlights
CAN Wanderers carry on their encouraging start to life in League One? All the action with Marc Iles at the UniBol.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers 4-1 Liverpool Under-21s - recap and highlights from the UniBol
WANDERERS seek a second win in the group stages which would put them in prime position to qualify for the next round. All the action with Marc Iles at the UniBol.
View ArticleSheffield Wednesday 1 Bolton Wanderers 0 - recap and highlights
WANDERERS look for their fourth straight win in all competitions, travelling to Sheffield Wednesday. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticlePlymouth Argyle 3 Bolton Wanderers 0 - recap and highlights from Home Park
WANDERERS head to a rain-soaked Home Park to face league leaders Plymouth Argyle. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticlePortsmouth 1 Bolton Wanderers 0 - Live matchday blog and highlights
WANDERERS are now five games without a win in League One after a drab defeat at Portsmouth.
View ArticleRochdale 0 Bolton Wanderers 3 - Papa John's Trophy matchday live highlights
WANDERERS look to book their place in the knockout stages by avoiding defeat at Rochdale. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers 2 Stockport County 2 - recap and highlights from the UniBol
WANDERERS face National League opposition in Stockport County looking to book their place in the second round of the FA Cup. All the action with Marc Iles.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers 2 Crewe Alexandra 0 - recap and highlights
WANDERERS look to bounce back to winning ways in League One against struggling Crewe. Marc Iles with all the action.
View ArticleBolton Wanderers legends game - Gethin Jones fundraiser for Motor Neurone...
RE-LIVE some of the wonderful moments from Gethin Jones Fundraiser - including Big Sam and Jay-Jay's dance.
View ArticlePolice cordon set up around Whitehead Park, Bury
A large cordon is set up on the outside of Whitehead Park in Elton
View Article'I’m seven days sober', says health reporter Charlotte Dobson as she goes...
I HAVE been sober for seven days now and so far it’s been lousy.
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