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12 hours ago
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Mountain rescue team called after cyclist breaks ankle in picturesque area
A 50-year-old woman was rescued by the mountain rescue service after breaking her ankle whilst mountain biking in Horwich. Bolton Mountain Rescue Team were called to the scene at 11.27 on Saturday 26 July along with North West Ambulance Service. READ MORE: North West Ambulance Service receive £8m in funding Unison NWAS workers on strike in Bolton over 'lost premia' How North West Ambulance Service is preparing for winter A 50-year-old woman was reported to have broken her ankle whilst mountain biking in Wilderswood, Horwich. Eleven team members of Bolton Mountain Rescue attended and assisted the ambulance crew already on scene. The woman was given pain relief, and her leg was splinted before she was carried for 250m to the waiting ambulance.
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22-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Emotional moment as couple who 'got together because of Oasis' get engaged at concert
Watching Oasis at Heaton Park was unforgettable for tens of thousands of fans over the weekend - especially for one couple. And there was ''Definitely Maybe' about it when a die-hard Oasis fan popped the question to his girlfriend just before Liam and Noel came on stage on Saturday. In fact, when they first met the first message Craig Hogg sent to his now-fiancée, Simone Taylor, was "what is your favourite Oasis song?" - Stop Crying Your Heart Out was her answer. And now nearly five years on from that first contact, the couple got engaged just as they were on the cusp of seeing the band for the first time. Craig, aged 27, and Simone, aged 21, from Horwich, went to the gig at Heaton Park on Saturday, July 19, seeing Oasis for the first time. Having seen Liam and Noel play separately "around four or five times" it is fair to say that they are big fans of the band and their music. Simone and Craig (Image: Public) Before any of the acts came on stage, Craig ensured the concert would be even more memorable. Speaking to The Bolton News, Simone said: "We were at the gig, I could see he was nervous, but I thought he was just excited to see Oasis for the first time. "We were in the VIP section and I saw an Oasis backboard, I said I liked it. We went to take a picture in front of it, then Craig got down on one knee. "Everyone started cheering, and I said yes, obviously. "It was so emotional and a massive surprise, I did not expect that. It was a day to remember. "And as an engagement present, he told me that we had tickets to see them at Wembley on Saturday! I was just speechless, I was so shocked." Read more: Oasis return home to hero's welcome in first night at Heaton Park Read more: Fans undeterred by fencing on 'Gallagher Hill' at midweek Oasis gig Read more: Oasis fan starts petition for store to make name change permanent She added: "It was before any of the sets came on. Craig told me he had seen someone had proposed in the crowd at one of the other gigs, so thought 'do I do it, do I not?', people might think he is copying them. "But ours has a special meaning to it. He said as soon as I told him I liked that background, he thought that is the place to do it." Craig down on one knee (Image: Public) Craig was ably assisted by his mum, who was at the gig with the couple - though he did all he could to make sure the surprise was not ruined. Simone said: "His mum had the ring in her bag, though Craig made her go through security last in case the guards saw it and took it out. "When we got in I went to the toilet, and that must have been when he got it out." Craig and Simone very much enjoyed the gig afterwards, even getting matching tops to frame, which had the date of the show on them.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
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Sporty youngsters and their families have a colourful day out
Sporty children of all ages plus mums, dads and grandparents packed into the Bolton Arena Community Sports Village to try out all sorts of free activities. The Community Active funday attracted more than 1,000 visitors from tiny tots to teens and adults, all keen to try out sports from Pickleball to football with Bolton Wanderers in the Community and from gymnastics to gym sessions. There was a climbing wall courtesy of The Anderton Centre, a staffed fire appliance from Horwich Community Fire Station, tennis and a Samba band to lead around 250 participants in the Colour Run to the 3k course around the track. The Mayor of Horwich, Cllr Victoria Rigby, and Consort Harry Bromley, officially started the Colour Run. READ MORE: Made in Manchester music festival at Bolton Arena a huge success Bolton Arena health and wellbeing workshop a 'huge success' Stars and Cars 2024 sees thousands flock to Bolton Arena The Mayor, who even tried out the climbing wall, said she was 'very impressed' by the open day event and the numbers attending. 'It provides a really positive experience for people who might not know what the Arena offers,' she said. 'I was taken with the netball in particular as I used to play at school but it's so nice to see all ages taking part in different sports.' The Colour Run raised £1,500 for Bolton Hospice, boosted by a further £330 from additional paint sales and a cake sale run by staff from EEG. Stuart Kay, the Arena's Head of Sport and Communities, said he was 'really pleased' with the response to the day. 'People certainly seemed to enjoy all the activities and they had a chance to try out sports like Pickleball that not everyone had heard of. 'The day was all about the community and family and our giving something back.' Parents and excited children were all delighted with the day. Mother-of-two Sarah Collier was at the open day with nine-year-old Martha and two-year-old George who enjoyed the structured fun. 'I think the open day is a great idea,' she stated, "We wouldn't have known half of what they do at the Arena without it. 'Martha has really enjoyed the gymnastics and the tennis and George loved the football. The coaches have been great and I think it's such a good idea to allow children to try out different sports they might never have tried before. 'It's been really enjoyable – relaxed but professional … and fun!'
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
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Lostock AC duo mark individual parkrun milestones
Lostock AC members excelled at the annual Leo Pollard Duathlon. The duathlon is for Lostock AC members, family and friends and participants can complete the duathlon solo or be part of a relay. The Duathlon begins with a 5k bike ride starting at on Georges Lane, Horwich, at the top of Wilderswood. The cycle starts with a fast decent along Georges Lane, then turning left on Matchmoor Lane. It is then a climb up Burnt Edge Lane to Mast Road where the run commences. After the run, it was back to the bikes to repeat the original loop. Advertisement In the solo race, Josie Greenhalgh was this first to finish in an epic 42mins 31secs. Andy Laycock followed shortly behind in 45:12 and Rachel Hancock was next is 49:50, then Sally McCoy 50:28 and Clive Worthington in 57:44. In the team duathlon, Mary White and Alan Sweatman were first in 45:17, second was Nikki Hancock and Katie Edern in 49:30, third was Greg Kilshaw and Gaz Foulkes in 51:13 and finally Heather Soden and Jon Tuson in 53:14. To ensure all members could take part, participants were allowed to complete a 3.8-mile trail run, taking in the summits of Two Lads and Burnt Edge. First male was Tommy Smith in 28:43, then Mark Shuttleworth in 34:27 and Phil Holland in 35:04. The first and only female was Hazel Hatfield in 43:10. Other results: Dave Parry 35:27, Gareth Pratt 35:39, Chris Baker 41:46, Paul Lacey 43:11, Ian Burns 43:18, Ian Johnson 45:56, Brian Halton 45:56. Advertisement For the next instalment in the Fell Championships, three Lostockers travelled to Darwen to compete in Aggie's Staircase - a challenging four-mile run with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. The race starts with a narrow uphill climb along a single track before reaching the base of the climb up to Darwen Tower. From the tower there is a gradual decent down a stone path to the bottom of Jacobs Ladder. As the name suggests, this is another steep climb then runner head around the back of Darwen Tower via a 'flat' runnable section. A stile then marks the start of a steep rocky section. The bottom of this decent reveals the start of Aggies Staircase which the race is named after and represents a section which really can only be tackled with a zombie-style climbing technique due to the terrain. Runners then head back to the start for a fast finish. Greenhalgh had an amazing race, getting a course PB of 39:59 and coming first in her age category, and she was followed by Shuttleworth, in 43:57. Tommy Smith did not have the race he had planned, he erroneously believed it started at 7.30pm when it started at 7pm. He did cross the start line at 7.05pm but this did put him at a disadvantage. Despite this, he was able to make his way up the field, finishing in 44:33. Advertisement It was the June instalment of the Media City Race series and regular racers, Jo McManus and Rachel Stevens, took part in the 5k. McManus had a fantastic race, finishing in 21:59 and third in her age category, while Stevens followed in 26:03. Dynamic duo, Tony Maxwell and Sheila Garewal joined 277 runners taking part in the Trawden seven-mile trail race. Organised by Trawden AC, it starts at the recreation ground next to Trawden village which lies a couple of miles south east of Colne. The first km consists of one-and-a-half laps round a large grass field and then it's on to an anticlockwise route through the scenic countryside. After a short road section, there's a left turn onto an asphalt track which passes through a farmyard, and then it is back on to grass to cross a field. Asphalt and gravel paths then take you downhill to briefly enter the village before a sustained uphill to reach a tricky stone path on an undulating moorland ridge. After passing the water station just after halfway it was a left turn downhill to reach the relative cool of a shady wooded section next to Wycoller Brook. The bridge across the brook led to a public road for the relatively gentle couple of kms climb back to the recreation ground. Another half lap of the grass field took competitors to the finish line. The run was enjoyable but tough race, with a gruelling elevation gain of 700 feet. Maxwell finished in an impressive 154th with 1:10:45 and Garewal in 1:26:07. Advertisement It was a momentous occasion at Haigh Woodland Parkrun where Andy Laycock completed his 300th parkrun and club member Allan Jones complete his first ever one. Parkrun results: Haigh Woodland - Tommy Smith 19:53 (sixth male and second in age category), Gareth Pratt 23:34 (third in age category), Anthony Sutton 23:38, Chris Baker 24:38, Mark Shuttleworth 25:08, Brian Halton 25:39, Andy Laycock 26:04, Rachel Hancock 26:56 (first in age category), Matt Carney 27:35, Greg Kilshaw 28:01, Paul Lacey 28:02, Chris Taylor 28:33, Katie Edern 28:37 (first in age category), Rachel Stevens 28:57 (third in age category), Lynda Hardman 29:19 (Haigh PB), Ian Burns 30:07 (third in age category), Markus Stevens 31:04 (Haigh PB), Gillian Caldwell 32:12 (first in age category), Karen Taylor 36:19, Allan Jones 43:42 (second in age category), Bev Atherton-McKenna 51:29, Heather Soden 51:31, Jeanette Brandon 51:33; Bolton - Mel Goodall 28:27 (third in age category); Fell Foot - Tony Maxwell 25:07 (second in age category), Sheila Garewal 31:35.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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HKS star Mahoney wins title at G Camp
A young martial arts fighter from HKS Thaiboxing Club in Horwich has won a British title belt. Libby Mahoney, who hails from Adlington, also has the role of instructor at the club off Emmett Street. The 20-year-old made the short trip to G Camp, in Manchester, to compete alongside another HKS competitor, Bolton's Alexia Moores. Advertisement Young Alexia was unlucky to lose against a tough opponent, but Mahoney won her contest. It was a tough five rounds but she got the decision to make her parents and all her clubmates at the gym proud. Mahoney has been training at HKS Thaiboxing for 11 years and teaching for five. She did a few inter clubs when she started Thai boxing, then decided she did not want to fight but enjoyed the sport. However, in February this year she decided to get back into the ring and her British belt proves it was the right move.
