Newstalk 29th November 2020

by Michael Haworth, edited by Declan Pearson

This week’s edition of Bolton Newstalk, featuring readers Colin and Gina Hunter, Alison Critchley, and Karen Harrison.

3:01

01 Introduction
3:33

02 Council tax bills set to rise by 3.99% for the next year
2:09

03 Motorists in dock over death of Bolton mayoress in crash
2:16

04 Fundraiser set up to keep memory of Gay Wharton alive
3:35

05 Long sentence for ex-soldier who drove on pavement and killed nurse
0:42

06 Producer Break
1:27

07 Farmer’s dismay as milk van stolen during 6am round
2:01

08 Plans approved for St Peter's Way and Bridgeman Street junction works
2:54

09 A year on and still no Government help to remove cladding from student accommodation
4:10

10 Neighbours will ‘chain selves to local swings’
1:03

11 Producer Break
3:27

12 Bolton workers got on their bikes to enjoy a new freedom
2:53

13 ‘Live from Worktown’ produces free history-themed walking guides
3:11

14 Eighty years since murder of Bolton teenager Minnie Stott
2:16

15 Tributes are paid to a Bolton cricket league stalwart
0:34

16 Producer break
3:04

17 Ex-policeman turned board-game inventor creates AlphabeticZ
2:19

18 Stylist claims lack of ‘essential care hairdressing’ damaging the dignity some vulnerable clients
2:08

19 Film crews in Bolton town centre again
3:03

20 Graduate needs your votes to become the first ever Miss All African Colours of Miss England
2:54

21 Producer Break
1:38

22 Artist creates stunning new mural on hospital maternity ward
1:48

23 Bolton Wanderers legend Tony Kelly lands starring role in music video
0:58

24 Super John McGinlay goes extra mile for Bolton Hospice
1:34

25 Carrs Pasties and BWFC team up to offer free food – and a Zoom call with a Whites star
0:52

26 Producer Break
2:51

27 Sniffer dog Ricco uncovers thousands of packets of illegal cigarettes at a shop in a series of raids
2:22

28 The Valley Primary School named as one of the country's best!
1:42

29 St Peter's CE Primary School shortlisted for Educate Awards 2020
3:00

30 St Joseph's RC High School honoured with British Citizen Youth Award
0:45

31 Producer Break
2:51

32 Mass coronavirus testing in Bolton will target nearly 30,000 people a week
2:16

33 Bolton hospital sees more coronavirus patients than first wave
1:36

34 Christmas coming early as lockdown families clamour for trees
3:17

35 Christmas is saved as toy appeal reaches £30,000 target
1:51

36 Final thoughts and farewells