The Bolton News

The Bolton News, which was previously known as the Bolton Evening News, is a daily newspaper and online news platform serving the communities of Bolton and Bury in north-west England. It is published every morning from Monday to Saturday and is available online daily. The publication is owned by Newsquest, which is a subsidiary of the American media company Gannett Inc.

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Flats with problems and ‘patch-up jobs’ - now fed-up residents are taking action

1 day ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Nick Jackson

Some 20 people who live in the flats on Maldwyn Avenue in the Morris Green area of the town have signed the petition saying they are tired of waiting months for work to be carried out. In one of the buildings – Pollard House – a steel acrow prop has been holding up the ceiling on the landing outside 80-year-old Sandra Hamer’s flat since October 2024, she claims. It appears to have been spruced up with flowers to make it seem less unsightly.
Bolton Wanderers confirm pre-season friendly against Lancashire rivals

1 day ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Marc Iles

The match will take place on Saturday, July 26, the weekend before the League One season gets underway. Paul Heckingbottomâ€™s side finished 20th in the Championship last season, avoiding relegation by a single point after a poor run of one win in 12 league games between March and May. The two clubs have not met in competitive football since February 2019, when North End ran out 2-1 winners at the Macron Stadium.
Inside Wanderers: Why strengthening foundations first makes sense this summer

1 day ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Marc Iles

MAYBE I shouldn’t laugh, but when one fan described Wanderers as “Backroom Staff FC” earlier this week I couldn’t really help it. There have been quite a few new faces unveiled by the club since the end of a disappointing season, and none of them will be lacing up their boots any time soon.
Bolton Cares team sets out to tackle Night Run for second year

1 day ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht

Bolton Cares, which supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges, will have a team of 21 taking part in the 5k run. This includes both the people they support and staff members. Last year, a team from the Bolton Cares Life Opportunities Community Hub participated in the race, organised by IRONMAN and Bolton Council.
Everyone else is signing players so why can't we: The Buff Podcast part one

1 day ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Marc Iles

Marc and Henry are back again to talk you through the week's transfer news (or lack thereof) and all the headlines from The Bolton News. On the menu this week, the chase for Sam Dalby and why he may be being pre-judged unfairly, Ricardo Santos's impending move to Swansea, the new CEO and head of recruitment and why Marc has some mixed memories of his last pre-season trip to Hibs.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
New recruitment chief Dickinson is 'ideal fit' for Wanderers, says Fergal Harkin

2 days ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Marc Iles

Selected to lead Bolton’s scouting and recruitment efforts, Bury-born Dickinson comes off the back of a successful spell in a similar role with Plymouth Argyle. Reporting to sporting director Fergal Harkin, he will now lead a team of analysts to research and identify possible signings for head coach Steven Schumacher.
Bolton Wanderers Women ready to face local rivals after promotion to tier five

2 days ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Marc Iles

The line-up for Premier League of the North West Women’s Regional League – tier five of the women’s pyramid – has now been confirmed. Myles Smith’s side went unbeaten last season and secured the title with a 3-0 win against Preston North End at the Toughsheet Stadium in front of more than 2,000 supporters.
Rival bids emerge in Wanderers plan to sign Hull City defender on permanent deal

2 days ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Marc Iles

Two League One and at least one foreign-based clubs have also expressed interest in the 24-year-old defender, who is reportedly surplus to requirement at the MKM Stadium. New Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic wants to clear space in the budget for new signings and the left-back – who started just eight games for the Tigers last season – has been told he is unlikely to feature.
Bolton Wanderers confirm pre-season game against Scottish side Hibs

2 days ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | Marc Iles

Steven Schumacher’s side will go to Easter Road on Saturday, July 19, to play in a testimonial game for long-serving defender Darren McGregor. Hibs finished third in the SPL last season to qualify for the Europa League and have within their ranks Australian defender Jack Iredale, who signed from Bolton in August last year.