For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter A second man has admitted killing a former Bolton mayoress in a crash.
Wasim Iqbal, 23, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Gay Wharton, 58, by dangerous driving in Chorley New Road, Bolton, on November 13 of last year.
At Minshull Street Crown Court today (Wednesday, June 2), Iqbal, of Chorley New Road, also admitting driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance.
The pleas were entered on the day he was due to go on trial accused of causing Mrs Wharton's death. Another man, Assad Hussain, 23, of Maplewood Gardens, Halliwell, has already pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.