Bolton, Pendle, Rossendale, Oldham, Bradford, South Tyneside, Corby, Rochdale, Manchester, Blackburn with Darwen.Bolton has now overtaken Pendle in Lancashire to become the hardest hit area on the list after 220 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the seven days to August 31.The statistic equates to 76.5 per 100,000 people - the the highest in England and a sharp spike from 17.4 in the seven days to August 24.The borough is currently in lockdown along with Trafford following advice from authorites.Meanwhile the Wirral has recorded 45 new cases, causing its rate to soar from 13.9 to 29.6 of 100,000 people.Seeking to reassure locals about the rising numbers earlier this week, Council leader Cllr Pat Hackett told the Mirror: “Wirral currently.