Elaine Willcox

Mar 7, 2025 | itv.com | Elaine Willcox

Florentenes talking to ITV Granada Reports' Elaine Willcox in their recording studio Big Unit in BoltonFlorentenes are fast becoming the new 'big thing' in the music scene - and all whilst their drummer is still in school. Three of the four piece teenage band met in school in Bolton, with singer Will Train Smith, 18, lead guitarist Luke Holding, 17, and bassist Harry Stubbs, 18, needing just a drummer to complete the set.

Feb 11, 2025 | itv.com | Elaine Willcox

ITV Granada Reports correspondent Elaine Willcox has been speaking to Alison Parr who is full-time carer for her daughter Ruby. The NHS has apologised to a severely disabled teenage girl for threatening to fine her for a prescription she was entitled to. Ruby Parr, 17, was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder, Idic 15, at just six months old, and needs round the clock care.

Feb 7, 2025 | itv.com | Elaine Willcox

Lusaint spoke to Elaine Willcox about her latest EP which charts her career so far in the latest ITV Granada Reports IntroducingA jazz and soul singer says the past 12 months have been the "craziest year" of her life and "very unexpected" - after she played for the Pope and royalty. Lusaint is celebrating the launch her latest EP, part two of 'Self Sabotage', and her latest single which tells the story of her career so far. Her incredible voice is undeniably made for the stage.

Aug 15, 2024 | itv.com | Elaine Willcox

DJ Paulette, a pioneer and icon, tells Elaine Willcox about the power the music community to tackle racism. One of only two women to have a residency at Manchester's famous Hacienda dance club, DJ Paulette is known for breaking down barriers. Over a 30-year career she has performed around the world, working in Paris and Ibiza, with residences at Ministry of Sound and Ibiza Rocks. She was 24 and did not even have her own decks when she started at the Hacienda.

Jun 4, 2024 | itv.com | Elaine Willcox

Political correspondent Elaine Willcox quizzes the Labour leader on NHS waiting times. Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to reduce NHS waiting times across the country, but did not elaborate on how he will make it happen when questioned. The Labour leader was speaking at a coffee shop in Bolton ahead of the first televised showdown of the General Election campaign with the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.