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One of Scotland's largest smoked salmon facilities has suffered an outbreak of Covid-19 among its staff. Eight employees at the Farne Salmon plant in Duns have now tested positive for the virus, with health officials saying they must "act quickly" to contain the cluster. NHS Borders has confirmed that close contacts have been advised to self-isolate and other identified contacts are being followed up and given appropriate advice. Meanwhile, arrangements are being made for the further testing of other employees who worked in the same area as the staff who have tested positive as an I...

George Long, an award-winning Blount County cyclist known for his can-do attitude and spunky spirit, died from complications related to COVID-19 on Dec. 5. Long, more commonly addressed by his nickname “Rat,” was well known in Blount County, being familiar to anyone who was into street rods and dragsters. For years, he owned Rat’s Glass, where he built collectible car bodies that were shipped all over the world. Long’s love for unique cars was matched by another hobby: cycling, which he started in 2002 at the age of 62. Tim Patterson was with him on his first bike ride. â...

THE Borders is moving into Level 1 of the Scottish local lockdown system at 6pm today (Friday, December 11).

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training leads to apprenticeships for Whanganui graduates 10 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read Kane Mourad (left) and Jadyn Thornby-Reid have joined the team at Wanganui Toyota after completing training at UCOL Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley Kane Mourad (left) and Jadyn Thornby-Reid have joined the team at Wanganui Toyota after completing training at UCOL Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron Wanganui Toyota service manager Shane Jordan is happy to welcome two enthusiastic...