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Bolton coroner's warning over cot death

12:10pm Friday 10th October 2008

A CORONER has issued a warning to parents about the dangers of cot death after a baby died in his mother’s bed.

Hospital's tribute to consultant, 66

EXPERT: Prof John Lowry was a facial surgery expert

11:30am Friday 10th October 2008

ONE of Bolton’s longest serving doctors has died.

Poverty putting 300 lives at risk

10:00am Friday 10th October 2008

THIS winter 300 in Bolton could die because they cannot afford to heat their homes, a report has warned.

Flu vaccinations plea to residents at risk

10:40pm Thursday 9th October 2008

PEOPLE at risk of catching flu are being urged to have their vaccination.

Junior doctors' hours cut at the Royal Bolton Hospital

6:30pm Thursday 9th October 2008

JUNIOR doctors’ working hours at the Royal Bolton Hospital have been slashed, a year before national targets demanded the move.

Expert up for NHS tech award

5:40pm Thursday 9th October 2008

A COMPUTER expert from the Royal Bolton Hospital has been shortlisted for a regional award.

Heart girl Amy launches appeal for children's hospital

ACTIVE LIFE: Amy Morris who underwent a heart transplant five years ago

4:42pm Thursday 9th October 2008

TRANSPLANT teenager Amy Morris has launched an appeal to buy life-saving equipment for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Bolton's shocking sex infections shame

Bolton's shocking sex infections shame

11:40am Thursday 9th October 2008

SHOCKING statistics have revealed a dangerous picture of sexual health in Bolton, with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) rocketing by more than 85 per cent.

Runners are urged to hand in Race For Life cash

9:20am Thursday 9th October 2008

WOMEN who took part in this year’s Race For Life are being urged to return their sponsorship cash as soon as possible.

Supermarket boss's BIG health boost

NEW LOOK: Chris Livsey says she has never felt better

8:30am Thursday 9th October 2008

JUST two months after taking part in The BIG Bolton Health Check, supermarket manager Chris Livsey has never felt — or looked — better.


UK News

Mother accused of killings remanded

Sasikala Navaneethan has been charged with the murder of her son and daughter

Updated 1:06am Saturday 11th October 2008

A mother accused of stabbing her son and daughter to death at their home has appeared in court.


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