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    Gardener threatened with ASBO for cutting back invasive species at local park

    A green-fingered granddad has been ordered to stop cutting back trees and weeds at his local park - or he could be arrested. Do-gooder Alan Baines, 62, has spent the last 18 months picking up litter, trimming hedges and planting flowers at the

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    Bus driver killed by own vehicle doors

    A bus driver has been killed after getting his neck stuck in his vehicle's folding

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    Boasting ambulance chaser loses job

    A motorist who filmed himself closely following an ambulance in a bid to get ahead of other traffic has lost his job as a

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    Man left for dead in attempted carjacking

    A man has been arrested for an attempted carjacking after repeatedly stabbing a motorist who refused to hand over the keys to his Mercedes. The 59-year-old victim was stabbed 12 times in his arm and neck as he made his way from a

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    Wigan is best location in 2011

    PA Research has revealed Wigan as the surprise winner of the best location to own property in during 2011. The town posted the biggest increases in house prices. So who were the other winners, and where are the