Emergency services rushed to a main road in Bolton after a collision between a fire engine and car. Firefighters were called to Chorley New Road at around 9.10am this morning following reports of the incident. Four people involved in the smash were assessed by the North West Ambulance Service. Two fire engines from Bolton Central … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Ruben Amorim admits he is “embarrassed” Manchester United are seven points above the relegation zone at the halfway stage of the Premier League season. United slumped to their fifth league defeat in six with a 2-0 reverse at home to Newcastle that marked the first time the club have lost three … Read more
ULTIMATE recognition has been paid to teenage sports star Poppy Maskill’s high-rise achievements in 2024. The three-time Paralympic gold medallist has received the MBE in the New Year Honours list, for services to swimming. Poppy, 19, from Middlewich, is one of 15 golden gong winners from last summer’s Paris Games to be bestowed in this prestigious … Read more
John Lee Nixon said he was ‘completely taken aback’ when he first received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) letter in November this year. “It was completely out of the blue,” he said. “I had no idea whatsoever and was amazed when I opened the letter.” Whilst John spent a significant … Read more
Chris Young, of Cleator Moor, is among those to have been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours List. The 31-year-old has been awarded Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for services to positive safety culture and to male mental health. Chris has raised nearly £100,000 for charity and completed a number … Read more
The King’s New Year’s Honours list has been announced today, Monday, which will recognise community champions across the UK. The list is compiled following recommendations from the prime minister, senior government ministers and members of the public. The recipients include sporting legends, acting superstars and beloved authors, but many included on the list are not … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side dropped points for a third consecutive Premier League fixture on Monday, losing 2-0 on the road to 18th-place Ipswich Town. The result drops the Blues to fourth in the table and 10 points behind Liverpool (who also own a game in hand). Maresca opted for some major changes to … Read more
Professor Sanjay Arya is a medical director and consultant cardiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL). The Bolton man is set to receive an OBE (Officers of the Order of the British Empire) for services to Black and Minority Ethnic Doctors and Healthcare in North-West England (Greater Manchester) in the New … Read more
Matt Cain has been recognised for his services to LGBTQ+ culture and will accept his medal at the investiture ceremony in Buckingham Palace in a few months. Born in Bury and raised in Bolton, he has achieved great success while remaining connected to his roots. The majority of his novels are set in the North West, … Read more
As New Year approaches many people across the UK will be wondering which big names are set to be honoured. However while most people accept their OBE or CBE there have been plenty of people over the years who, for various reasons, have declined their award. Thousands of people are named to the New Year’s … Read more