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NHS Grampian covers the local authority areas of Aberdeenshire and Moray as well as Aberdeen City. Moray has the highest rate of vaccination, with more than 50% of its population having had their first dose. The figure for Aberdeenshire is almost 48%, while in the city it is just below 40%. Vaccinations are currently being carried out at a rate of more than 27,000 per week in the north-east. In the report, which was due to be presented to board members at a meeting this morning, NHS Grampian sa...

Christians left ‘in deep crisis’ by closure of churches in lockdown By James Mulholland STOPPING public religious worship during the pandemic has placed Christians in Scotland into a “deep crisis” and the Government is responsible of a “failure of candour” about why it closed churches, a court has heard. Advocate Janys Scott QC told judge Lord Braid that the pandemic has highlighted a “irreconcilable conflict” which believers have between obeying the State and God. ...

10:39 EDT, 30 January 2021 2.8k shares Five men have been arrested over the riot at an ex-army barracks that was torched by angry asylum seekers in a row over conditions. A 31-year-old was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting a security guard last night and a further four men were arrested in connection with the blaze this morning, police said. The force added that there were no serious injuries caused by the fire, but there was a significant amount of damage inflicted on one part o...

Local government public health officials do not expect to gain celebrity status in the areas they serve. But it’s fair to say Steve Maddern is the best-known director of public health Swindon Borough Council has ever had. He joined the council in early April and has been thrust into the spotlight by the pandemic, holding regular Covid-19 press briefings and live question and answer sessions on the local authority’s Facebook page as case rates in the borough have risen, fallen and rise...

Updated Wednesday, 23rd December 2020, 1:39 pm Large parts of England could be faced with the strictest level of Covid regulations from Boxing Day (26 Dec), as the government considers placing more areas into Tier 4. Tougher measures may be necessary to try and contain the spread of a mutated strain of coronavirus, which scientists have warned is 70 per cent more infectious than previous mutations. Which areas are at risk? The Cabinet’s Covid operations committee will meet today (23 Dec) to ...

Boris Johnsons last-gasp change to Christmas rules for millions of people has seen support for Labour surge to its highest of the entire pandemic, a new poll revealed today. Keir Starmers party holds a four-point lead over the Conservatives going into the festive period amid ongoing chaos around the rules that will be in place for families in England. The poll for YouGov was conducted on Monday and Tuesday this week, as the Prime Minister announce his decision to cut a festive relaxation of Cov...

Full list of places in England going into Tier 4 lockdown from Boxing Day Matt Hancock has announced more areas in England are moving into Tier 4 15:17, 23 DEC 2020 Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurP...

Coronavirus LIVE UK updates as Matt Hancock announces more Tier 4 areas as cases - and deaths - soar Mass testing of lorry drivers is planned to ease border congestion. Well have live updates throughout the day The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Another 39,237 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK in 24 hours, the government said, as it recorded 744 deaths. It brings the total number of deaths in the UK to 69,051, the highest deaths figure on a single day since April ...

Boris Johnson announcement today: National lockdown from Boxing Day considered at Government meeting An announcement on a post-Christmas lockdown could come as soon as today Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Sign up to our newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up here! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for...

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