Newstalk 18th July 2021

by Michael Haworth, edited by Declan Pearson

This week’s edition of Newstalk, recorded by readers Chris Abalain, Karen Harrison, Lorraine Lowe and Alison Critchley.

2:34

01 Introduction
3:03

02 Ironman racers praise Bolton atmosphere
1:21

03 Park’s a big hit for spectators who gather for music and fun
2:31

04 From Horwich to Hawaii... mechanic set for Ironman trip
1:17

05 IRONMAN contestant injured as bike struck by ‘hit-and-run’ driver
0:54

06 Producer Break
2:26

07 Cycle lane posts on Chorley New Road might not return
2:28

08 Ainsworth Village one of five places to receive funding to make road safer (
2:12

09 More than 13,000 trees have been planted as part of City of Trees scheme
2:59

10 Horses to clear trees infected with dangerous disease at Walker Fold Woods
0:53

11 Producer Break
2:26

12 Memory of war hero brothers from Bolton is preserved
2:10

13 Family’s tribute to popular entertainer, Mike Amatt
2:24

14 Bolton Wanderers CEO Neil Hart explains why his first week was unlike any other
2:16

15 Dragons’ Den investment to help Bolton first aid group
0:22

16 Producer break
3:20

17 Bolton Council collected £42.5m less than expected in business rates over the past year
3:03

18 ’Once in a generation’ project set to clean and restore historic town hall sculptures
2:58

19 Golf club planning to demolish and rebuild clubhouse and 14 new homes
3:31

20 Octagon reveals its Autumn Season
4:18

21 Producer Break and Council notice
2:37

22 Anger as Farnworth and Horwich libraries set for school holiday closure
1:53

23 Anger as Farnworth and Horwich libraries set for school holiday closure
2:26

24 St Catherine's CE Primary Horwich to join Bishop Fraser Trust
2:02

25 Shock walk-out of eight school governors led to council using emergency powers
0:32

26 Producer Break
3:18

27 Bolton University honours local NHS frontline heroes in the battle against Covid
2:47

28 Bolton University honours entertainment and sports stars
1:45

29 Veteran swimming coach leads GB Para Swimming Team at Tokyo Olympics
0:33

30 Producer Break
2:13

31 Horse left fighting for her life after %22nasty accident”
2:06

32 Park friends group in Bolton celebrates 20 years
2:47

33 Canal restoration could bring £1m boost to Bury and Bolton
2:22

34 Kearsley Scarecrow Festival set for grand return
0:45

35 Producer break
1:24

36 The Cakery horse-box to open at new location in Smithills
2:02

37 Rate My Takeaway give Ye Olde Pastie Shoppe 10:10
2:15

38 Kingfisher chosen to represent Bolton in eco-tourism drive
2:27

39 Bolton Town Hall peregrine falcons welcome new fledgling
1:49

40 Final thoughts and farewells
1:32

41 Tr1 Disabled Living_1
0:52

42 Tr2 Purdey Productions_1
1:06

43 Tr3 Live from Worktown_1
1:54

44 Tr4 HealthWatch Bolton_1
0:55

45 Tr5 Bolton at Home_1
1:44

46 Tr6 Retina UK_1
1:14

47 Tr7 Digital Skills_1
0:34

48 Tr8 Sight Village_1
1:05

49 Tr9 Henshaws_1