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Plan B measures to be dropped across England, says PM

Plan B measures to fight the spread of Covid-19 will be dropped across England, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced.

School closed due to rise in covid cases

A primary school was closed to all pupils after a rise in covid cases.

'Pork pie plot' to push out Boris

Alicia Kearns MP is said to be among backbenchers plotting to oust prime minister Boris Johnson from Number 10.

District given £1.5 million to support hospitality and leisure

More grants are available for businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors that have been affected by the impact of the Omicron variant.

Jabs available at town hall

Covid vaccinations will be available at a Darby and Joan hall.

Morrisons cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff

Morrisons has become the first supermarket to make cuts to sick pay for unjabbed staff who have to isolate after being exposed to Covid.

Further changes to self-isolation rules from today

For the second time in a month the self-isolation rules in England are changing.

Tory expresses frustration at Downing Street parties

A member of the Conservatives is among those angry with the PM as more revelations emerged this week about parties.

People ‘desperate’ for a holiday this year

People are rushing to book a holiday abroad this year, according to local travel agents.

GP’s plea for patients to have a booster jab

A family doctor is calling on people to have their covid booster to cut the risk of falling seriously ill.

Charity race returns after two years

People are invited to join a well-known charity race after it was cancelled for two years.

Further deaths from covid sadly recorded

Further covid-related deaths have been recorded in the area during the past few days.

Changes to Covid rules announced today

The self-isolation period in England is being reduced and travel to France is resuming - here's all you need to know about the new Covid rule changes.

Key medical adviser to government on covid to step down

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam will step down as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England to take up a new role at the University of Nottingham.

Number of covid deaths recorded

Further deaths from covid have been recorded in the area as cases continue to rise.

Major incident declared by hospitals trust after high demand for services and water supply incident

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust says it is taking steps to maintain safe services for patients which includes postponing some operations.

Military personnel brought in to support ambulance service

Sixty military personnel have been brought in to support East Midlands Ambulance Service to help the service cope with the pressures of covid.

MP "heartbroken and outraged" over party allegations

Rutland's MP has spoken about a party which allegedly took place at Downing Street during lockdown.

Major changes to Covid testing from today

There are big changes to testing rules for asymptomatic Covid patients from today - here's all you need to know.

100,000 workers to begin daily covid tests

Critical workers needed to keep key public services running will be asked to take daily Covid tests to limit Omicron outbreaks in workplaces.

Business donates PPE to care homes

A family business is helping to protect health workers by donating thousands of items of PPE to care homes, hospices and charities.

Coronavirus

Plan B measures to be dropped across England, says PM

School closed due to rise in covid cases

School closed due to rise in covid cases

'Pork pie plot' to push out Boris

'Pork pie plot' to push out Boris

District given £1.5 million to support hospitality and leisure

District given £1.5 million to support hospitality and leisure

Jabs available at town hall

Jabs available at town hall

Morrisons cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff

Morrisons cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff

Further changes to self-isolation rules from today

Further changes to self-isolation rules from today

Tory expresses frustration at Downing Street parties

Tory expresses frustration at Downing Street parties

People ‘desperate’ for a holiday this year

People ‘desperate’ for a holiday this year

GP’s plea for patients to have a booster jab