The location of the News appeals to the audience due to it being a news value. (Closeness to home)

Oldham Community Radio Main Task Script: Final Draft

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Dylan: Good morning Oldham, I’m Dylan Melvin and you’re listening to Oldham Community Radio. Its 10:00 am which means it’s time for the news.

Dylan: Pensioner mugged at a bus stop

Yesterday evening, muggers attacked an elderly woman as she waited for her bus.

The muggers knocked the 72-year-old woman on the ground, leaving her with head injuries. Her 74-year-old husband attempted to stop the muggers, however, one of them grabbed her black handbag, containing money and a mobile phone, and then escaped alongside two accomplices.

The suspects are alleged to be three Asian males aged 15 to 21. Crimes against the elderly are on the rise leaving them feeling scared and vulnerable. Our crime correspondent, Katy Harrop, spoke to, Cliff Maude, a Community Case Officer of the Victim Support and Vulnerable Witness Service in Oldham, regarding what information and advice is available.

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If you have any information regarding the three suspects, please contact your local authorities.

Dylan: Progress at the Oldham Metrolink

Oldham’s Metrolink is nearing completion. Testing will begin this weekend, mostly throughout out the night to prevent day time traffic. Unfortunately, Manchester Street roundabout will be off limits during day time testing, but only for a short time and drivers are asked to consider an alternative route. However, other roads and pedestrian crossings are expected to remain open.

With the construction of the Metrolink affecting the people of Oldham, our transport correspondent, Kieron Vanderkamp, spoke to the local people.

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Dylan: Oldham athletic had a great start to the season

In sports news, Oldham Athletic has had a rough start to the season. They are currently placed 16 th on the table with 4 wins and 15 points. Despite Lee Johnson being the new manager, Oldham Athletic seems to be performing similarly to last year. Author and follower of Oldham Athletic, Carl Spiers spoke to me earlier about discussing Oldham’s new management and start to the season.

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Dylan: On the 9th November at 3:00pm in Boundary Park, Oldham and the Wolves will be competing in the first round of the FA cup. Last year, Oldham was unfortunately knocked out by Everton. Let’s hope, Lee Johnson and our players can put up a good fight this Saturday.

We are going for a short break now but stay tuned for more.

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Mentioning Oldham in the introduction addresses the audience directly.

Interviews with professionals appeal to the audience due to it being a news value. (Personality)

Appealing to the audience as the offenders are of similar age. This will interest them as they will be more aware.

The Vox pops are the voice of people, also the same age as the target audience. The positive and negative perspectives are shown through this.

The jingle is upbeat which shows it is targeted at a younger audience as they more active and they are attracted to lively entertainment.