National
New Covid-19 vaccine study for pregnant women launches
There is no evidence to suggest other vaccines are unsafe for pregnant women but studies are ongoing
Coronavirus
National
First holidaymakers jet off abroad as travel restrictions lifted
The first flights took off this morning from Gatwick, Heathrow and other airports across the country this morning
InYourArea Community
Teacher to complete 53.3 challenges to raise funds for Rosemere after they took care of her husband
Joanne will be completing 53.3 tasks for charity.
National
The latest lockdown rules easing in England from May 17
Pubs and restaurants will be able to serve customers indoors as well as other huge major changes
National
Where exactly in England the Indian Covid variant has been detected
Mobile and surge testing has been set up while vaccination centres will have longer opening hours
National
Final stage of easing lockdown in June could be put back amid Indian variant
The Prime Minister held a press conference on Friday afternoon
National
Covid-19 vaccines have prevented at least 33,000 hospital admissions
Public Health England said the increasing evidence that vaccines help reduce transmission of the virus
InYourArea Community
Methodist churches in Hartlepool area partners with Christian Aid to provide Covid jabs overseas
At present richer countries have more access to vaccines than the poorer ones where Christian Aid works.
InYourArea
Surge testing across North West after Covid Indian variant found
Some cases have doubled in a week
InYourArea Community
UCLan's School of Medicine receive large donation towards their Burnley campus
UCLan's School of Medicine has been awarded £140,000.
National
Half of England sees infection rates rise as every local authority ranked
However almost the other half of the country has seen a fall in infection rates
InYourArea Community
Mental Health first aider explains how businesses can help employees
Lucy Robinson explains what businesses can do to help their employees with their mental health.