Royal Bolton Hospital issues warning as A&E wait times increase

Royal Bolton Hospital issues warning as A&E wait times increase

Royal Bolton Hospital (RBH) has advised people not to go to the emergency department for minor issues as waiting times reach up to four hours. The hospital says the department is experiencing extremely high levels of activity at the minute. Currently it is very busy, but earlier today the department was classed as extremely busy. However, … Read more

First hobby horse competition in Cumbria takes place in Maryport

First hobby horse competition in Cumbria takes place in Maryport

Maryport hosted Cumbria’s inaugural hobby horse competition. The event, which was the brainchild of author and equestrian Helen Haraldsen, took place on Saturday, December 21, at Lakeland Livery Yard in Dearham. Ms Haraldsen, who is known for her children’s books and workshops in schools, has been introducing the sport to schools since summer. Winners of … Read more

What 2025 will be like, according to the movies

What 2025 will be like, according to the movies

We’re now within touching distance of 2025 — yet another year that has a sci-fi flavour every time you see it written down. Wasn’t it 2005 just a few minutes ago? So while we spend a long time looking back at the year just gone, we must also look ahead to the year to come. … Read more

‘I played in Spain for two years and I’m not surprised about Trent Alexander-Arnold stories’

‘I played in Spain for two years and I’m not surprised about Trent Alexander-Arnold stories’

-Credit:Getty Images Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has slammed the Spanish media after recent reports suggesting Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid. Speculation continues over the Liverpool vice-captain’s future as he enters the final few months of his contract at Anfield. Alexander-Arnold will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement … Read more