Is England about to copy Nicola Sturgeon’s lockdown? Matt Hancock refuses to rule out new Tier 4

The Health Secretary refused to deny that plans were being made to emulate Nicola Sturgeon’s clampdown in Scotland and bring in a new top Tier 4. Matt Hancock raised fears of new tougher coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the worst affected parts of England today that could close restaurants and shops in a devastating blow to … Read more

Is England about to copy Nicola Sturgeon’s lockdown? Matt Hancock refuses to rule out new Tier 4

The Health Secretary refused to deny that plans were being made to emulate Nicola Sturgeon’s clampdown in Scotland and bring in a new top Tier 4. Matt Hancock raised fears of new tougher coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the worst affected parts of England today that could close restaurants and shops in a devastating blow to … Read more

Cricketer Sir Ian Botham’s granddaughter, 19, hopes to compete in Miss England

Knock ’em for six! Sir Ian Botham’s stunning granddaughter, 19, reveals she’s competing to become Miss Yorkshire – and has her eyes on next year’s Miss England competition Student Imani-Jayne Botham, 19, is competing in the Miss Yorkshire competition  Her grandfather Sir Ian Botham, cricket legend, does not know ‘full extent’ yet She hopes to … Read more

Cricketer Sir Ian Botham’s granddaughter, 19, hopes to compete in Miss England

Knock ’em for six! Sir Ian Botham’s stunning granddaughter, 19, reveals she’s competing to become Miss Yorkshire – and has her eyes on next year’s Miss England competition Student Imani-Jayne Botham, 19, is competing in the Miss Yorkshire competition  Her grandfather Sir Ian Botham, cricket legend, does not know ‘full extent’ yet She hopes to … Read more

Barbarians broke Covid rules TWICE ahead of England match

Barbarians broke Covid rules TWICE! Seven players went to the pub before Chris Robshaw and 11 others dined out… and they could be charged with bringing game into disrepute after England match had to be CALLED OFF Barbarians stars who broke Covid rules forced cancellation of England match The 12 players could now be charged … Read more

Barbarians broke Covid rules TWICE ahead of England match

Barbarians broke Covid rules TWICE! Seven players went to the pub before Chris Robshaw and 11 others dined out… and they could be charged with bringing game into disrepute after England match had to be CALLED OFF Barbarians stars who broke Covid rules forced cancellation of England match The 12 players could now be charged … Read more

Almost half of all councils in England saw their Covid-19 infection rate DROP last week

Almost half of local authorities in England saw a drop in coronavirus infections last week, according to an analysis of official data. Sixty-nine out of 149 councils recorded a dip in their Covid-19 per population case rates in the seven-day spell that ended October 18. For comparison, only two saw a drop in infections in … Read more

Almost half of all councils in England saw their Covid-19 infection rate DROP last week

Almost half of local authorities in England saw a drop in coronavirus infections last week, according to an analysis of official data. Sixty-nine out of 149 councils recorded a dip in their Covid-19 per population case rates in the seven-day spell that ended October 18. For comparison, only two saw a drop in infections in … Read more

England and Wales coronavirus deaths rose in September for first time since April

The number of people dying of coronavirus in England and Wales rose for the first time in five months in September but it is still only the 19th most common cause of death. Office for National Statistics data published today show 725 people died with Covid-19 – although not necessarily because of it. In comparison, … Read more

Coronavirus: ONS statistics suggest England outbreak still growing but slowing down

An estimated 35,200 people caught coronavirus every day last week, according to official data published today – an increase of 26 per cent from the week before and double the figure a fortnight ago. And SAGE now estimates that the R rate for the UK has fallen to between 1.2 and 1.4 – the first time it … Read more