The year has brought heartbreak to those whose loved ones have died after contracting Covid-19. But it has also been a year where the very best of humanity has shone through - from those providing support to the most vulnerable to the world’s scientists working together to bring the world the breakthrough everyone has been waiting for. It was on March 3 the town recorded its first reported coronavirus case, and just 17 days later, people enjoyed a night on the town before the first national lockdown. (Picture Phil Taylor) While people stayed safe at home, the health service in Bolton faced its biggest challenge - battling a virus they knew very little about.