John Anson is a Regional Features Editor at Newsquest in North West. He specializes in arts, entertainment, and nostalgia, contributing to multiple publications including The Bolton News and the Lancashire Telegraph. John’s work has been featured in various outlets such as Yahoo Sports UK, Bride Magazine, and the Bury Times.
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John Anson's focus is on local history, town centers, landmarks and theatrical performances in the Bolton area. He seems to be interested in nostalgic and community-oriented topics. If you are reaching out to John, consider providing insights related to local historical events or significant changes happening within the community of Bolton. Personal anecdotes or interviews with individuals who have witnessed the evolution of landmarks or events in this area may also resonate well with his coverage interests.
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By: John Anson
This photo was taken in April 1969 when the first families were moving into the first of three new tower blocks in Mill Hill.
By: John Anson
Kiefer Sutherland has announced an in-store performance at Bury's Wax and Beans next week.
By: John Anson
As he prepares to bring the Ordinary Boys to headline the second night of Darwen Live this weekend, lead singer Preston is a man on a mission.
Kiefer Sutherland has announced an in-store performance at Bury's Wax and Beans next week.
The final preparations were being made for the official opening of new laboratories and classrooms at Westholme School in Blackburn in September…
This photo taken in May 1947 offers us a final look at what had once been the ultimate holiday home.
Here’s a photo from the late 1950s or early 1960s which we think many Looking Back readers might, at first, struggle to place.
By: John Anson
Let’s face it, if you were looking to settle in an idyllic spot in the country you would avoid the county of Midsomer like the plague.
Toyah will be bringing her Songs and Stories show to Blackburn next year, following a highly-successful run around the country
To describe Just Tina, which comes to Blackburn’s Empire Theatre on Sunday, as simply a tribute show really doesn’t do it justice.
