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Police called out to deal with snowballs - and only three are crimes

9:11am Wednesday 8th February 2012

POLICE received nearly 100 calls — about people throwing snowballs.

Coach driver had ‘no time to avoid crash’

9:11am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A COACH driver told a court he had no time to avoid a fatal crash when a car turned right in front of him on Blackrod bypass.

Cigarette sparks bedroom blaze

9:13am Wednesday 8th February 2012

FIREFIGHTERS are warning people to dispose of cigarettes properly after a house fire in Bolton.

Ex-burglar turns Mr Nice guy to help fight crime

9:13am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A FORMER criminal from Bolton is helping police by revealing the secret tactics used by thieves and burglars.

£750 cash carrot to take on apprentices

9:14am Wednesday 8th February 2012

EMPLOYERS in Bolton will be offered an extra £750 for every apprentice they take on.

Security guard ‘rescued drunken rape victim’

9:14am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A SECURITY guard had to rescue a teenage girl as she was being raped, a court was told.

Landmark under the hammer

9:15am Wednesday 8th February 2012

THE former Kearsley Town Hall is to go under the hammer.

Pensioner caught out by internet scam

9:15am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A PENSIONER who fell foul of an internet scam is warning people to be wary of online offers.