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Sonic Boom heard in central England - witnesses say ground shook Daniel Mcneil

Bee the one to save wildlife!

Keep 'Bee’ in Britain by making gardens wildlife sanctuaries Chris Page

Jack and James will compete this weekend

Junior boxers aiming for the top prizes at the National Junior Championships Amos Wynn

Insurers are warning that scammers could increase their activity as restrictions end

Drivers warned of spike in crash for cash accident scams as restrictions end Matt Allan

Burnley is one of the areas included in the latest advice

Covid guidance for Indian variant hotspots ‘amounts to lockdown by stealth’ Iain Lynn

The trials hope to curb smoking habits. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Smokers to be offered free e-cigarettes at A&E to incentivise quitting Sarah Wilson

Boohoo has said that it is not aware of any investigations being carried out by US Customs and Border Protection (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This Online retailer Boohoo 'not aware' of any investigation after slave labour alleg... Rhona Shennan

Joe Dodoo

Striker Joe aiming to fire Wigan Athletic out of the Dodoo Paul Kendrick

Police are 'increasingly likely' to give out Covid fines - but will it reduce co... Helen Johnson

Will Keane

Trio depart Wigan Athletic - what now for 'other four'? Paul Kendrick

Emergency vets are warning owners over winter weather - how to keep your pet saf... Helen Johnson

These Wicked Rivers will guest on Blackwater Conspiracy tour to these UK venues Gay Bolton

Local lockdowns may not be reducing the rise in coronavirus cases - according to experts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Local lockdowns may not be reducing the rise in coronavirus cases - according to... Ethan Shone

Pawlet Brookes (photo: Stuart Hollis)

How to enjoy a stimulating week of dance online Peter Ormerod

Several parts of England are under local lockdown restrictions (Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images)

These are the areas of England under local lockdowns - and the rules explained Claire Schofield

Read This The nation's favourite name for chips and bread revealed - what do you call it? Sue Wilkinson

Iceland is recruiting for hundreds of new jobs across the UK - here's how to app... Stephanie Rendall

Harry Maguire

Wigan Athletic old-boy arrested after Greek incident Paul Kendrick

Nail bars, beauty salons and tanning booths are allowed to reopen from 19 August (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the restrictions that have been eased in Leicester - and if households... Claire Schofield

Shoppers make their way through the town centre in Oldham

Lockdown in Oldham could be ‘catastrophic’, council leader warns Eleanor Barlow, PA

The Government has confirmed current rules on social gatherings will continue in Wigan

Wigan's Covid-19 restrictions will continue, Government confirms The Newsroom

The ten best cities for dining out Sue Wilkinson

Do you know the latest rules in your area? (Photo: Getty Images)

You can use this postcode checker to find out what the latest lockdown rules are... Claire Schofield

Local leaders in Preston warned on Thursday that it could become the latest area to face a Government intervention

Update expected on local lockdown restrictions in North West of England Iain Lynn

Ministers have been told that businesses want better communication

CBI demands improvements in handling of local lockdowns Iain Lynn

Tougher lockdown restrictions have been enforced in parts of Northern England (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the cities and towns that could be at risk of a local lockdown as coro... Claire Schofield

These are the measures the UK government is considering to avoid a second lockdo... Alex Nelson

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced late on Thursday evening (30 July) that new lockdown restrictions will come into place for Greater Manchester, parts of East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire (Photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Here’s why Greater Manchester and parts of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire ha... Helen Johnson

NHS and healthcare staff will now have to self-isolate for 14 days if they come back from a high-risk country (Photo: Getty Images)

NHS workers are no longer exempt from quarantine restrictions when returning fro... Claire Schofield

Joe Gelhardt is hoping to make his Premier League debut in the next few months. Picture: Leeds United

Wigan Athletic Joe Gelhardt reveals why he opted for Leeds United Phil Wilkinson

Face masks must be worn in indoor venues like cinemas, galleries and places of worship from Saturday 8 August (Photo: Shutterstock)

You must soon wear a face mask in cinemas, museums and churches - here's the lat... Alex Watson

Virus crackdown: People from separate households will not be allowed to meet indoors in parts of Lancashire from midnight

Virus crackdown: People from separate households will not be allowed to meet ind... Iain Lynn

Blackburn with Darwen currently has the highest coronavirus infection rates in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 15 areas in England with the worst coronavirus infection rates rig... Claire Schofield

The Prime Minister has warned of a second wave of coronavirus after the outbreak in Spain (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson has warned a coronavirus second wave could strike the UK ‘within t... Claire Schofield

(Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Read This Oldham in Greater Manchester is the latest UK area to impose a local lockdown Alex Nelson

A pedestrian walks in a quiet street in Oldham

Another north west town is ramping up coronavirus restrictions after a spike in ... Iain Lynn

Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho

Monday’s transfer gossip: A £90million price tag for Manchester United target Ja... Peter Storey

People do their shopping in Nelson town centre

17 pictures from East Lancashire as extra restrictions try to stop a 'rising tid... Iain Lynn

Blackburn with Darwen Council have imposed local restrictions (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Blackburn now has highest Covid-19 infection rate in England Iain Lynn

(Photo: Darren Staples/Getty Images)

Local authorities now have the power to impose regional lockdowns - here's how i... Alex Nelson

Health Secretary Matt Hancock delivers a statement

Lockdown restrictions in Leicester can be lifted - but not all Iain Lynn

The Lottery Winners

Lottery Winners 'heartbroken' as drive-in stadium gig is cancelled Andrew Nowell

A mobile testing centre at Witton Park High School in Blackburn

Do not stigmatise Asian people over coronavirus, says councillors Iain Lynn

A steward and a safety officer during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United at Ewood Park (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Extra measures introduced in Blackburn after rise in coronavirus cases Iain Lynn

Crowds celebrate the reopening of pubs in Soho, London on 4 July. (Credit: Getty Images)

California has closed bars and restaurants again - could the same happen in the ... Stephanie Rendall

Chris Green MP

CHRIS GREEN - Super Saturday proves a success Chris Green MP

The company said it was “shocked and appalled” by the claims (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boohoo clothes have been pulled from Asos, Next and Zalando - here’s why Claire Schofield

Welcome back to The Galleries

Wigan businesses slowly emerge from lockdown Liam Soutar

Professor Kate Ardern

Wigan public health director urges safety and caution as pubs and bars re-open Andrew Nowell

Authorities said the public obeying guidelines is keeping case numbers low

Latest Wigan Covid-19 case figures are among region's lowest Andrew Nowell