Follow the Yellow Brick Trail
Have you taken part in our exciting Yellow Brick Trail yet? Here, the lovely cast of the superb production of The Wizard Of Oz showing at Saffron Hall take us […]
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What are the rules and guidance for face masks and coverings from 19 July?
Face coverings are no longer legally required in England. But that’s not the end of masks. Other parts of the UK have different rules and some shops and transport will […]
Covid: What’s the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
The prime minister has set out government plans to lift the remaining Covid restrictions in England. He said that most legal restrictions and guidance in England should be removed from […]
Full list of updated green, amber and red countries – and the rules when you travel
The UK government might have given people more options for foreign travel but some destinations, such as Portugal which is on the amber list, are bringing in their own restrictions […]
Covid lockdown restrictions will not end before July 19, Boris Johnson suggests
It is unlikely the easing of lockdown restrictions will come before the “terminus” date of July 19, the prime minister has suggested amid calls for an earlier reopening. The lifting […]
How should I protect myself from Covid now?
People have been able to spend time indoors with friends and family they don’t live with since mid-May. But, as the Delta variant first identified in India spreads, the government is […]
Covid Indian variant: Where is it, how does it spread and is it more infectious?
The majority of new coronavirus cases in the UK are the so-called Indian variant – named the Delta variant by the World Health Organization. This version – or mutation – […]
Where can you go on holiday this year? New data reveals UK hotspots already 90% booked
Where can you go on holiday this year? New data reveals UK hotspots already 90% booked The government’s Covid-19 travel rules update has impacted holiday businesses and their customers in the UK. […]
Jane Shaw from Craft Days
Well, you don’t need me to tell you what a crazy and worrying time we’ve had! Despite the worldwide tragedy that has unfolded, small things have happened that still surprised […]
Covid: What’s the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
A further lifting of lockdown rules in England has been confirmed by the prime minister. Having friends over and drinking inside a pub are among the changes coming next Monday, […]
When can I hug again, who can I hug and what is a ‘cautious cuddle’?
From May 17, people in England may be able to give friends and family a “cautious cuddle”. The government said it wants to see “intimate contact” between family and friends […]
Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?
More than 35 million people in the UK have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine – part of the biggest inoculation programme the country has ever launched. […]
Which countries are on the green list for foreign holidays?
From 17 May, people in England will be able to take holidays abroad in a small number of countries without having to quarantine when they return. Portugal and Israel are […]
Coronavirus: What the latest data tells us about the spread of COVID-19
Today saw more worrying data about the spread of coronavirus in England. Cases and deaths remained at the high levels seen last week, as did hospitalisations. Across the country, the […]
Covid: PM warns of virus deaths ‘twice as bad’ as spring
Covid-19 deaths could be twice as high over the winter as they were in the first wave of the pandemic, PM Boris Johnson is expected to warn MPs later. In […]
Covid-19: Prince William ‘tested positive in April’
The Duke of Cambridge contracted Covid-19 earlier this year, palace sources have told the BBC. It is believed he tested positive in April at a similar time to his father, […]
Covid: keeping England’s schools open ‘will lead to another lockdown’
Education unions, backed by northern leaders, have warned that keeping schools and universities open in England is an inadequate “half-measure” which will sow the seeds for another lockdown next year […]
Covid-19: English lockdown may last beyond 2 Dec, says Gove
Michael Gove says it is his “fervent hope” that England’s new lockdown will end on 2 December – but that ministers will be “guided by the facts”. “We do need […]
NHS Covid-19 app has been failing to tell thousands of people to self-isolate
The “world-beating” NHS Covid-19 app was systematically failing to tell people to self-isolate for more than a month, it’s emerged. Unknown numbers of its 19million users were not ordered to […]
Boris Johnson brings in the Army to help roll out ‘rapid turnaround’ tests for Covid for ‘whole cities within days’
Boris Johnson will bring in the Army to help roll out ‘rapid turnaround tests’ which will see ‘whole cities’ able to tested for Covid within days. Read Full Article – […]
Covid-19: New restrictions for parts of England likely next week
Covid restrictions are to be further tightened in parts of England early next week, with the closure of pubs and restaurants a possibility in the worst-affected areas, the BBC has […]
£5,000 grants for householders to reduce energy bills and tackle climate change
Essex residents can apply for up to £5,000 government funding to upgrade their homes in order to spend less on bills while tackling climate change. Read More Here
MP says government protected ethnic minorities throughout pandemic
Saffron Walden MP Kemi Badenoch said the government has been protecting ethnic minorities throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Image and Article Source – https://www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk/news/kemi-badenoch-on-covid-19-care-workers-1-6869039
Staff member tests positive for Covid-19, prompting business to close
Saffron Building Society has closed its town centre branch after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus. Read More Here Article from – https://www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk/news/staff-at-saffron-building-society-has-coronavirus-1-6872542 Image from – https://www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk/news/staff-at-saffron-building-society-has-coronavirus-1-6872542
New Captain Sir Tom at 100 display set for IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford and The Captain Tom Foundation are set to unveil a new display celebrating one of 2020’s iconic personalities – Captain Sir Tom Moore Article and Image Source – […]
University students: Tips and tricks to help you cope in a pandemic
Starting university is a massive step at the best of times – let alone during a pandemic. Coronavirus restrictions may mean you can’t pop home for the weekend to get […]
Warning issued for Essex residents after NHS Test and Trace scam
Essex Trading Standards have issued a warning of a test and trace scam. Article and Image Source
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