BOLTON is a town prone to an identity crisis.
Ever since it was pulled into Greater Manchester by the 1974 Local Government Act, many of its residents have steadfastly refused to accept its removal from Lancashire.
And it's not the only name change to have caused controversy in the town.
Just over a year ago, some Bolton Wanderers fans were up in arms as the club announced a sponsorship five-year deal, which changed the name of the ground, originally known as the Reebok, to the "Toughsheet Community Stadium' Striking the largest sponsorship deal in the club's history would usually have been the cause for celebration. Sadly, it wasn't.
Supporters branded the name ridiculous. One commented: "I hope we're getting serious money for this because this might be one of the memeiest names you could've given it."
Despite the outcry, Wanderers were steadfast in their deal with the Westhoughton company which has lived and breathed Bolton' since its Roy B Glad foundation in 1968. In 2023, the University of Bolton joined the name change party. Education bosses are ploughing ahead with controversial plans to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester.
For many, including council leader Nick Peel, the erasure of Bolton is felt particularly keenly 50 years after the town was moved out of Lancashire.
Coun Peel says keeping Bolton in the title of the educational institute is 'nonnegotiable!
April 1 marked five decades since, in 1974, the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester was created. While administratively, it may have made sense, for many it sparked an identity crisis.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 08, 2024-Ausgabe von Manchester Evening News.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 08, 2024-Ausgabe von Manchester Evening News.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Teen boys 'lying' over sex claims with teacher
DEFENCE COUNSEL SAYS YOUTH 'PUT THE BOOT IN' TO HIS CLIENT AS TRIAL NEARS END
ORTEGA'S A TRULY GREAT SAVE AFTER JOINING CITY ON A FREE TRANSFER
SUBSTITUTE 'KEEPER STEALS THE SHOW IN LONDON
Frampton: Size is key to a Fury win
TYSON Fury's best route towards becoming undisputed world heavyweight champion is to take the fight to Oleksandr Usyk from the opening bell, according to Carl Frampton.
Civil service to take over derelict site
THE future of Ancoats' former Central Retail Park looks to be secure following a major deal with the government.
Raw sewage pumped into Windermere'
A FRESH row has broken out over the state of England's waters as the bathing season starts, following reports millions of litres of raw sewage were pumped into Windermere.
Slovakia's PM fights for his life after assassination bid
SLOVAKIA'S populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times and gravely wounded yesterday in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe.
MP calls for data based on sex after hospital assaults
IT IS \"vital\" to collect \"data based on sex\" in light of reports of women being assaulted in care settings, MPs have heard.
Starmer compares PM to 'jumped-up milk monitor'
SIR Keir Starmer has urged Rishi Sunak to stop trying to issue \"get out of jail free cards\" to criminals, as he compared the Prime Minister to a \"jumped-up milk monitor.\"
Millionaire's Row where homes cost up to £2.5m
GREATER MANCHESTER POSTCODE IS ONE OF THE PRICIEST OUTSIDE LONDON
Battle to keep young off streets
COUNCIL BACKS NEW HOUSING PLAN TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS 'CRISIS' IN CITY