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Former football chairman dies of Covid-19

14 April 2020
Former football chairman dies of Covid-19

Tributes have been paid to a prominent figure in non-league football following his death after contracting coronavirus.

Lockdown pressure on bin collections

14 April 2020
Lockdown pressure on bin collections

Extra time at home amid the coronavirus crisis has led to an increase in household waste being left out for the collection each week.

Community rail group recognised

14 April 2020
Community rail group recognised

The Department for Transport has given accredited status to a rail partnership supporting two community train lines.

Restaurant boss makes NHS donation

14 April 2020
Restaurant boss makes NHS donation

A businessman has given a cash gift to a health service charity in honour of the efforts of medical workers against coronavirus.

Airbnb clampdown on non-essential stays

09 April 2020
Airbnb clampdown on non-essential stays

Tech giant Airbnb has tightened its rules following an investigation which revealed hosts still offering holiday bookings.

Post Office installs protective screens

08 April 2020
Post Office installs protective screens

The introduction of barriers in Post Office branches is the latest move to protect retail key workers during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

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Council grants a boost for business

08 April 2020
Council grants a boost for business

A first wave of financial relief for struggling firms has been paid by a council as it looks to support the local economy.

Council cash lifeline for business

08 April 2020
Council cash lifeline for business

Firms facing financial difficulty due to coronavirus will receive support from grants and relief on business rates.

Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

08 April 2020
Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

Airbnb hosts are being urged to reject bookings for holiday getaways - we went undercover to find out if they are following that advice.

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90th birthday celebration - at a distance

07 April 2020
90th birthday celebration - at a distance

Visitors may not have been allowed but this did not stop one care home resident marking his birthday with family.

Accommodation found for rough sleepers

06 April 2020
Accommodation found for rough sleepers

A number of homeless people have been taken off the streets by local authorities amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Distillery launches hand sanitiser appeal

06 April 2020
Distillery launches hand sanitiser appeal

A business which usually specialises in eco-friendly spirits is hoping to raise cash to produce hand sanitiser for key workers.

Virtual choir tribute to NHS

06 April 2020
Virtual choir tribute to NHS

Members of a school choir have recorded a song to honour health workers despite all being at home because of the virus outbreak.

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Distillery switches production to hand sanitiser

04 April 2020
Distillery switches production to hand sanitiser

Kit expected to be used to create gin has been turned over to producing the much-needed hygiene product.

Writer releases new crime thriller

03 April 2020
Writer releases new crime thriller

A TV actor who turned his talents to writing has released a new thriller telling a tale of murder and corruption in high places.

School's online dance-off fun

03 April 2020
School's online dance-off fun

School may be closed because of the coronavirus outbreak but that has not stopped these pupils and staff getting together to raise cash for charity.

Uber Eats driver, 35, dies from suspected coronavirus

02 April 2020
Uber Eats driver, 35, dies from suspected coronavirus

A 'hard working delivery driver' known by many, has succumbed to coronavirus aged just 35.

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Big thanks for bin men

02 April 2020
Big thanks for bin men

Drawings and messages of support have been left out to give thanks to the key workers who keep our county running.

School makes masks for NHS staff

02 April 2020
School makes masks for NHS staff

Staff, parents and pupils are working with local businesses to supply protective equipment to key workers on the coronavirus frontline.

Pub helps to feed the community

02 April 2020
Pub helps to feed the community

Fresh food is reaching self-isolating villagers thanks to deliveries by kind-hearted staff at a local pub.

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