John Anson
The Bolton News
United Kingdom
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Heidi Talbot ready to let her songs ‘fly free’ with Met show
AS she prepares to come to Bury Met as part of her first solo tour in five years, award-winning singer-songwriter Heidi Talbot has much to reflect… → Read More
Kevin Kennedy believes Rock of Ages is 'magical nonsense'
WITH hair almost down to his waist, Willie Nelson-style headband and tye-dyed T-shirt, even the most devoted fan would be hard pressed to recognise… → Read More
‘Songwriting? It’s a gift’ says Ossie-bound Graham Gouldman
IT started out almost as a bit of fun, a chance to play songs from his extensive back catalogue in an acoustic format. → Read More
Rovers stars past and present lined up for Sky TV quiz
HOW much do you think this quartet of Blackburn Rovers stars would be worth in today’s transfer market? → Read More
Peaky Blinders' writer tells Thomas Shelby story in dance
Peaky Blinders, the story of Tommy Shelby and his rise to prominence after the end of the First World War became one of the most eagerly-anticipated… → Read More
Blackburn's new market billed as start of a new town centre
Taken in July 1964, this photo shows Blackburn’s new market really taking shape. → Read More
Ladies' Day bringing characters with real heart to Octagon
IF reactions to Ladies’ Day so far are anything to go by, it’s an odds-on certainty that audiences at The Octagon are going to love the next… → Read More
Jason Manford to star in Jack and the Beanstalk in Manchester
JASON Manford is to return to Manchester this Christmas to star in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Opera House. → Read More
Kym Marsh and daughter to star in Take That musical
KYM Marsh and her daughter Emilie Cunliffe will star in the Take That musical Greatest Days which is coming to Manchester in May. → Read More
Kym Marsh and daughter to star in Take That musical
KYM Marsh and her daughter Emilie Cunliffe will star in the Take That musical Greatest Days which is coming to Manchester in May. → Read More
Something About George tells story of the 'quiet' Beatle
TO some he remains the ‘forgotten’ Beatle. To others he was a musical genius who was years ahead of his time both in his songwriting and in his… → Read More
Review: Beginning, Royal Exchange, Manchester
THE party's over; the abandoned glasses of wine and half drunk cans litter an otherwise stylish apartment. And then there were two - Laura the host,… → Read More
Review: Beginning, Royal Exchange, Manchester
THE party's over; the abandoned glasses of wine and half drunk cans litter an otherwise stylish apartment. And then there were two - Laura the host,… → Read More
Hit musical Hamilton coming to Manchester for first time
THE hit West End musical Hamilton is coming to Manchester for the first time. → Read More
Do you remember Queens Park conservatory, home of the exotic?
An immaculately manicured lawn in front of one of Bolton’s much missed buildings. → Read More
Strictly favourites Karen and Gorka bring heat in Firedance
SHE’S the longest serving professional dancer on Strictly having complete 11 series of the popular TV show but if the public thought they had seen… → Read More
East Lancs pub's bizarre new look had skiers on the ceiling
Over the years lots of pubs across East Lancashire have undergone refurbishments of various kinds and with different degrees of success. → Read More
Did you play football in shadow of Nori brickworks chimneys
The chimneys belonging to the world-famous Nori brickworks loom large over the football pitch behind Whalley Road, Altham. → Read More
Mina Anwar celebrating northernness in Spring and Port Wine at Octagon
MINA Anwar admits that the role of Daisy Crompton in Bill Naughton’s classic comedy Spring and Port Wine isn’t one that she normally plays. → Read More
Call the Midwife star loving being part of Steel Magnolias
AS former nun turned doctor’s wife Sheila Turner, Laura Main has had her fair share of family dramas on the BBC’s Sunday night must watch Call… → Read More