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Covid-19 vaccine, the latest positive step as the UK aims to return to normal by late summer.With the number of cases still hitting over 10,000 a day, the UK has some way to go before we see a return to pre-pandemic life, but is normality within touching distance?Though the UK is ahead of schedule in its vaccine roll-out, with more than 1,000 people receiving their jab per minute at one point on Saturday, scientists and experts alike have urged the public not to become lenient with coronavirus safety measures such as social distancing.It is well documented that both the current vaccines in circulation as well as the ones still facing clinical trials work, but England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has warned it can take several weeks

The Walking Dead has released a new series of teasers for the extended season 10, giving fans a look at the aftermath of the Whisperer War.The show is due to return later this month for an extended run of six episodes after the original season 10 finale was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.In one of the new clips, the characters contemplate whether things “will go back to the way they were” following the devastation, while the impending meeting between Maggie and Negan is also teased.The last trailer also previewed paths crossing once again between the two characters, especially after Negan was freed from jail.Their pasts are catching up.

Irvine gran made a clean break as a one-woman litter picking hero after being forced to bin her retirement plans.Catherine Bayliss has filled 226 bags of rubbish on her own since she began volunteering with community group Irvine Clean Up Crew in October.The 67-year-old heads out most days - in all weathers - to tackle litter hostpots in Broomlands, Bourtreehill, Dreghorn and a section of the National Cycle Route 73.She says her new found passion has given her fresh purpose after lockdown robbed her of so many of the things we take for granted in life."I retired last summer during lockdown," said Catherine, a former administrator.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football

Michael Strahan has been battling coronavirus and has been isolating at his home in New York for several weeks after testing positive for the disease.MORE: Inside GMA stars' homes - Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and moreThe Good Morning America star has been off work while recovering, but has been keeping his spirits up with lighthearted posts on social media.Most recently, Michael shared his delight at the Super Bowl outcome, and publically congratulated Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on their win against Kansas City Chiefs. VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan details coronavirus battleThe TV star has also been posting photos from his time at home, including a picture of his snow-covered garden last week as he relaxed inside.MORE:

Victoria Beckham has been loving her shoulder-grazing locks in recent times, but like many of us, it might have been a while since she last saw her hairdresser!The star took to Instagram with a chic activewear selfie on Sunday, and we couldn't help but notice her brunette hair looked ultra long and thick.

The Trotters have not kicked a ball in anger so far in February owing to matches in League Two being postponed.

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has not ruled out delaying the easing of lockdown restrictions if the South African variant of coronavirus has an impact on the vaccine.The prime minister is set to reveal his 'road map' out of lockdown on February 22, with schools set to reopen from March 8.But he would not rule out a delay to his plans when pressed by reporters during a visit to a coronavirus test manufacturing facility in Derby today.He was asked whether restrictions could be in place longer if it turns out that the South African variant reduces the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine’s effect on transmissibility.Scientists are currently looking into the potential impacts of new variants on the vaccine.Pressed on whether there could be a delay to

coronavirus pandemic during its first and second waves, partying and globe-trotting almost as usual, this third wave is finally grounding them, Elena Clavarino has reported for Graydon Carter’s digital news weekly, Air Mail. “What used to feel wild and adventurous now feels dangerous and futile — we’ve reached the end of the road in terms of escape,” she told The Post.Of this bitter reality, Clavarino wrote for Air Mail: “For the first time, it seems like those same people who were constantly Googling escape routes are staying put, turning to the knitting and bread baking that people embraced in the first wave to make it through the winter lull.” However, for many privileged travelers, the decision to take a break from international

After leaving the meaning of his bandaged character up for interpretation for more than a year, The Weeknd finally explained the story line behind his After Hours era.

link!In total, 34,171 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lanarkshire and 1086 people have died after testing positive.Lanarkshire has been the worst affected region in Scotland by coronavirus with 5,162.6 cases and 164.1 deaths for every 100,000 residents.

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EMMERDALE star Charley Webb has spoken about the pressures of homeschooling her three children with husband Matthew Wolfenden. The 32-year-old actress - who plays Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap - lifted the lid on what life has been like for the family over the past year as they try to cope with the ongoing struggles of the coronavirus pandemic.

A 16-year-old has died from coronavirus as the UK's hospital death toll increases by 342.

direct to your inboxMore than 15,000 pupils have had to isolate at some point since September 2020 across Trafford due to positive coronavirus cases in the borough’s schools.And concerns remain that some of Trafford’s children will be significantly disadvantaged’ in terms of their education as a result of the pandemic and repeated school closures – with reading and understanding levels particularly impacted.With around 42,300 pupils currently across Trafford’s primary, secondary and early years schools, a total of 673 positive coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the borough’s pupils.A further 345 have been detected across the borough’s schools’ staff.With these cases in mind, a total of 15,876 Trafford pupils have had to isolate at

Kilmarnock last week.

Peter Andre has revealed why he and wife Emily Andrea have made the decision to keep their children's faces out of the media.The 47 year old and Emily, 31, are parents to seven year old daughter Amelia and four year old son Theo. Australian singer Peter is also father to son Junior, 15, and daughter Princess, 13, who he shares with his first wife Katie Price.

link!Mr Gray said: “Since the pandemic began, we in the SNP, along with several consumer groups, have repeatedly warned that an increase in energy bills due to the coronavirus lockdown could leave more and more families at risk of fuel poverty.“I have joined the call for the UK Government to assist households with meeting energy costs through a package of financial measures for the self-employed, increasing UK Statutory Sick Pay to the EU national average, increasing Child Benefit and making the Universal Credit uplift permanent, as well as extending it to legacy benefits.”

Hasbro beat Wall Street analysts expectations, posting fourth-quarter revenue of $1.72 billion, up 4% from the year-earlier quarter.

charitable organisations to help heat and light their homes, Fuel Bank Foundation has warned.The charity, which provides emergency financial support to people in fuel crisis, said it has seen a significant increase in demand for its services since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.In Scotland, Fuel Bank Foundation operates 25 fuel bank centres, providing financial support to more than 40,000 vulnerable people who can’t afford to top-up their pre-payment energy meters and are at risk of self-disconnection.On average, the number of people seeking help has risen 23 per cent across its Fuel Bank centres, with some seeing an increase in demand of more than 300 per cent.One of the main reasons for the spike is the amount of time people are

tickets will still be able to attend the rescheduled dates, and an extra show has been added in Cardiff.In a statement the trio said: ‘You know how much we love being on the road and performing every night for you all. However, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we must prioritise the safety of our fans and crew and help to stop the spread.‘Therefore we’re so sad to say that the Confetti tour will be postponed to April 2022.