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THE Indian variant of Covid-19 has now been detected in Allerdale and Carlisle, new data has suggested. Public Health England has been tracking the spread of the B.1.617.2 mutation – which originated in India – by testing positive Covid-19 cases across the country for an “S-gene”. It appears that readers are suffering "Covid fatigue” however, with some dismissing the variant all together. Neil Harrison is one who thinks we should be getting back to normal through the vaccine: “It’s about time now people started getting back on with things. Last week we had a report of a ...

THERE has been lots of support for plans for Carlisle airport. Many readers commented, suggesting routes which they would like to see. Others felt it would be a great boost for the county and its economy, encouraging lots more people to come here. The businessman whose company has acquired Carlisle Lake District Airport says he aims to see scheduled passenger flights restarted by the summer. The Isle of Man-based company involved – Ettyl Limited – confirmed last month that it has signed agreements for the acquisition of Stobart Air and Carlisle Lake District Airport from Esken Lim...

Sunday League Secretary, Ron Caffrey, said he was devestated to find the ruined pitches on Sunday morning Members of the community were left upset after a park in Workington was left in ruin. The secretary of the Workington District Sunday League, Ron Caffrey, said he arrived at Curwen Park on Sunday morning to find broken glass and other litter on the pitch. The park in Workington is regularly used by the Workington & District Sunday League and families in the area. “When I got down there, I looked at it and I was nearly crying with the amount of broken glass that had been scatter...

The council launched its 'Keep it in Copeland' campaign last year to support local businesses. As part of the campaign, the council has appointed a dedicated shop local co-ordinator to work with businesses directly, and has launched four directories with addresses and website/social media details for thousands of Copeland retailers, food premises, health/beauty providers and services. Jenny Brumby, Copeland Council’s Shop Local co-ordinator, said: “Now more than ever, it’s vital we support local businesses; both those who have been able to stay open and continue trading during the...

The Government is continuing to ramp up vaccination efforts across the UK. Vaccination centres are now offering injections to everyone over 50 and those who are at risk of catching the virus, and people are wondering when they will be eligible to get theirs. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an ambitious target to have offered all UK adults a first Covid vaccine by the end of July 2021. But many people are left wondering when they will get their vaccine. The UK-wide vaccine calculator has now been updated, meaning you can see an updated estimate of when you might now receive th...