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Hospitality firms at crisis point after pandemic cancellations
The public have been warned to be cautious when meeting indoors
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Planning applications determined in Rochdale up to December 17
Planning applications determined with Rochdale Borough Council up to the week ending December 17 include:
Planning Applications IYA
Planning applications lodged in Rochdale up to December 17
Planning applications lodged with Rochdale Borough Council up to the week ending December 17 include:
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World Health Organisation ‘prefers not to see lockdowns’, says expert
They have too much of an impact on the economy and people's mental health
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Welsh Government pledges £1.8bn for climate emergency in three-year budget
Money will be spent on growing a national forest, creating biodiversity and more
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One in four UK local authorities have record Covid-19 case rates
Most of the country is yet to reach record levels
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Charity-run gift exchange for prisoners and their children ‘humanises’ inmates
It enables parents in prison to send their children gifts at Christmas
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Widespread train cancellations as pandemic causes staff shortages
Dozens of trains are being cancelled
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Hundreds of thousands more over-65s gambling online than before pandemic
It brings potential risks due to its 24/7 availability
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‘Frequent attenders’ account for four in 10 GP consultations
GPs are carrying out more and more consultations over the phone
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No new coronavirus restrictions but Government monitoring situation 'hour by hour'
'We are looking at all kinds of things to keep Omicron under control and we will rule nothing out'
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GMB to go off air between Christmas and New Year over Covid-19 concerns
The show will go on an 'extended break'