Bolton news, sport and information from The Bolton News

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.

Town chiefs hopeful in race for city status

9:15am Wednesday 8th February 2012

BOLTON is less likely to become a city than Reading but has more chance than Stockport, according to betting odds on the town’s chances of winning the Diamond Jubilee city status honour.

Parents learn real risks for children in a virtual world

9:15am Wednesday 8th February 2012

PARENTS and grandparents learned how children can unknowingly put themselves at risk online.

Community centre at pub gets go-ahead

9:16am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A DERELICT pub, which has been targeted by arsonists, will be transformed into a community centre to combat anti-social behaviour.

Liz’s roots project set to branch out

9:16am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A SOCIAL entrepreneur who is helping to transform the lives of troubled youths in Bolton has been advising the Government on how it can set up similar community projects.

Action at crossing after car hits boy

9:17am Wednesday 8th February 2012

ACTION is to be taken to improve a pedestrian crossing after a little boy was hit by a car while using it to get home.