Horwich Advertiser Issue 621

Page 10 April 2025 AD SALES 01204 478812 Bromleys is an independent, family owned and managed business. We are dedicated to the principles, values, and benefits of the traditional Funeral Service. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and service to each family that we serve. Our involvement begins the moment that you contact us and extends beyond the point at which the deceased is laid to rest. A funeral is one of life’s most personal events and we know how important it is for each family to decide on a funeral which is as meaningful as possible to their particular needs and circumstances. We offer a totally professional and complete funeral service and we are at your service in this, your time of need. We believe that a funeral should be as individual as the person who has died. We, therefore, offer a wide choice of services which can be tailored to the needs, wishes and requirements of each family. HORSE & CARRIAGE . . . HEARSE & LIMOUSINE . . . AFFORDABLE CHOICE . . . DIRECT CREMATIONS . . . Pre Paid Funeral Plans Available - Ask for details. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS CALL 01204 478812 STONES marking the rail- way history of the area have been set in the new wall at the goods entrance to the old Hor- wich station at Station Park. The wall has been funded by Bolton Council and built by local company Bolton Stone. Horwich Heritage supplied the two stones, ‘Horwich’ and ‘Station’ that have been given pride of place. The group recovered the stone with the word station on from the old Horwich Works site and spent around £500 of its funds to have the ‘Horwich’ stone made. A Horwich Heritage spokesper- son said: “We believe the original ‘Horwich Station’ stones might have referred to what we now call Blackrod Railway Station as this station was originally called Horwich Junction, prior to the building of Horwich Station in the 1860s. “We are hoping to erect an infor- mation board in the vicinity soon to tell the story of Horwich Sta- tion. Have a look at the wall and stones next time you’re passing.” a balaclava and wielding a knife, and a quantity of cash was stolen from the till. The three fled the scene but were not at large for very long – a rapid police investiga- tion established they had taken a taxi to the robbery and had booked a second cab later that evening. All three, all from the Bolton area, pleaded guilty to robbery and were sentenced at Bolton Crown Court. One of the teenagers also pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article. They were dealt with by way of community and youth referral orders, and compensation. Speaking after the case, Chief Inspector Chris Boyd, Greater Manchester Police’s head of uniform operations in Bolton, said: “This was an awful and frightening incident and although the victim remained calm throughout, he must have been terrified, especially having a knife pushed towards him during this ordeal. “I must commend the swift and joined-up inves- tigation from officers in the Bolton district. “Following a report of a robbery, CID were asked to make some enquiries while our uniformed colleagues attended to obtain a report, CCTV evidence and a statement from the victim. “Information shared from uniformed col- leagues’ enqui r ies allowed detectives to focus on local taxi firms. “It was established that the suspects had been collected from an address near to the offence location earlier in the evening. “Detectives were noti- fied that the suspects had booked another taxi and this was relayed to uniformed colleagues, who were waiting for the suspects, who were iden- tified and arrested. “Officers also recov- ered the stolen property and the weapon used in the offence.” IN BRIEF THIS year’s Rivington Pike Fell Race, one of the oldest and most historic races of its kind in the country, will take place on Easter Saturday, April 19. The annual event is organised by Horwich RMI Harriers and attracts competitors from across the country. Trio sentenced after knifepoint robbery VICTORIA Rigby has been selected as the next mayor elect of Horwich. She represents Horwich North on Bolton Council and is Horwich town councillor for ChurchWard. She will take over the chains of office from current mayor Ian Aldcroft at the end of his termof office. The town council has also selected Kevin McKeon as deputy mayor elect. He represents BrazleyWard. Victoria is new mayor THREE teenagers have been sentenced after a terrifying knifepoint robbery at an off-licence in Bolton. The trio – a 16-year-old male and two 17-year- olds – were caught by police after booking a taxi. The knife used in the incident was also recovered. Police were called to reports of a robbery at Harry’s Off Licence, Beverley Road, at around 8pm on Sunday Janu- ary 5. The shop’s owner was threatened by a male in History set in stone Recognition: The new wall with its special stones in place at the park (Photo credit: Horwich Heritage)