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Wigan company crowned Latics' local winner of national EFL competition

R Banks & Son (Funerals) Limited have won the Latics' ‘Behind the Badge’ competition

Latics’ 'Behind the Badge' competition winner crowned

Sciver-Brunt and Broad help crown winners of Sage Small Business XI

Football clubs need local businesses to still be there to support the fanbase, says Gary Neville

Neville's call for small business backing

Gary Neville urges English football to protect the league pyramid

Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine

Our four favourite coffee makers in the Amazon Black Friday sale

Linda regularly speaks on the world's biggest cruiseliners

“I talked to serial killers for a living. And I’m sharing my story online.”

The best slow cookers from Ninja, Morphy Richards

Which is the best slow cooker? Energy efficient, easy to use models

Three unmissable summer picks

Summer staples: Three unmissable fashion picks from the high street

Firedance coming to a venue near you

Blazing back live on stage - Strictly's Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer in Firedan...

The 8 best rice cookers 2021: this appliance is guaranteed to make perfect rice every time

How to make great rice every time: the best rice cookers 2022

Covid passports are widely expected to be scrapped this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Plan B restrictions ‘to be scrapped this month’ as PM plots fightback

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has not ruled out further lockdown restrictions (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Health Secretary Sajid Javid refuses to rule out post-Christmas lockdown restric...

Tougher pandemic measures could be brought in to help stop the spread of the Omicron Covid variant (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Plans drawn up for ‘two-week lockdown and ban on indoor mixing’ - reports say

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons earlier today

Boris Johnson to update public on Covid as ministers consider new restrictions

A giant television over the A57 Motorway urges people to stay home on March 26, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Getty Images)

England unlikely to need ‘full-blown lockdown’ this winter, leading expert says Group Reporter

Analysis from Public Health England has revealed that both the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines are highly effective in reducing Covid-19 infections amongst patients aged 70 and up (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

UK 'faces rough winter' as seasonal viruses will appear alongside Covid

The Government has reportedly drawn up plans for an October “firebreak” lockdown in the event that Covid hospitalisations continue at their current level (Photo: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Half-term ‘could be increased to two weeks’ if Covid hospitalisations rise

The best non-capsule coffee machines 2021 for home use

Best coffee machines 2021 for home use: coffee makers for all budgets

Government scraps 'Hands, Face, Space' for new slogan 'Keep life moving' as rest...

Face masks and working from home 'could be reintroduced by mid-August' amid risi...

A protestor holds a placard reading "We are not QR codes" during a demonstration against the new coronavirus safety measures including a compulsory health pass called for by the French government, in Marseille on July 17 (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Beta variant in France a ‘threat’ as it may evade immune response, expert warns

New Covid cases “could go as high as 100,000” a day after restrictions in England ease on 19 July, said Health Secretary Sajid Javid (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid cases ‘could go as high as 100,000’ a day after restrictions lifted in Eng...

Quarantine to end for fully vaccinated people - but SAGE advisor concerned it c...

Secondary school pupils in class wearing masks. Photo: Getty Images

Wigan public health chief speaks as more schools record Covid cases

Rules about Covid protections in schools need a “rethink”

Covid rules in schools need a rethink, says health expert

People queueing to get vaccinated

Further lockdowns a possibility during 'miserable winter' - scientists warn
An emergence of new respiratory viruses means a "pretty miserable winter" is ahead for the UK with further lockdowns a possibility, scientists have warned.
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A public health digital board advises the public to follow the rules as a Covid-19 variant of concern is affecting the community in Bolton

UK at start of third wave of Covid-19, Sage expert says

People should be able to ditch their face masks in the summer

People should be able to ditch their face masks in the summer

Andy Burnham

Greater Manchester Mayor speaks about Covid situation as case rate reduction in ...

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to a SAGE member (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to ...

The vaccine rollout should turn to children "as fast as we can" according to a SAGE expert (Photo: Shutterstock)

We should give children Covid vaccines 'as fast as we can' - according to a SAGE...

WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

Oxford Covid jab can be used in all adults says WHO - and against new variants

Boris Johnson faces the “mother of all arguments” next month when he comes under pressure to loosen the lockdown

Boris Johnson faces ‘mother of all arguments’ over Covid restrictions next month

Teachers are ‘top priority’ in phase two for Covid jab - as expert advises staff...

SAGE scientists say a 3 metre social distancing rule should be considered

Nurseries can remain open

Decision to keep nurseries open during coronavirus lockdown may have been politi...

Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - wha...

Could there be another UK lockdown in January? Here’s everything you need to kno...

Experts say it would take almost a year to vaccinate the entire UK population against Covid-19.

This is how long experts say it could take to vaccinate the UK population agains...

From wrapping paper to roast potatoes: experts share tips on having a Covid-safe...

Boris Johnson has told families they must make a “personal judgment” about the risks of coronavirus

Could there be a third wave and lockdown after Christmas relaxation?

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Focus needed on mixing in homes, pubs not to blame for Covid spread - scientific...

Families could be allowed to meet for up to a week over Christmas

UK-wide ‘easing of coronavirus rules for a week at Christmas’

The Government is considering ways to allow people to spend time with family over the festive period

Each day’s Christmas mixing could see five days of tighter restrictions follow

Indoor socialising could still be banned after lockdown ends in England

Gyms had reopened and following social distancing guidelines

Plea to let gyms remain open during lockdown

Sage scientist in stark warning that a normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken

Sage scientist in stark warning that a normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ un...

These are the chances of a circuit breaker in England - as Scotland and Wales im...

Christmas will be ‘tough’ this year with no big family celebrations - according ...

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UK faces tough Christmas during very difficult winter, Sage expert warns

Scientists are recommending pre-planned circuit breaker lockdowns during every s...

A circuit breaker lockdown involves a two week long national lockdown (Photo: Getty Images/Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson is under pressure to impose a circuit breaker lockdown that ‘could...

A news display features Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson as shoppers make their way along the streets of Manchester

Prime Minister Boris Johnson considers 'circuit breaker' as three-tier Covid-19 ...

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities should not return
(Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities sh...

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