North Lanarkshire Council develops strategy to help economy from Covid impact

An ambulance worker died a week before his daughter lost her life to Covid-19.

Kelly Dodd jumped the gun announcing she'd be returning to .The 45-year-old reality star took to Twitter on Tuesday, writing, «It's actually kinda funny… I've heard these rumors every year for the last five years. Looking forward to my sixth season #RHOC 16!» Despite Dodd's declaration, Bravo tells ET that the network has yet to make any casting decisions about season 16 of the reality series. It’s actually kinda funny… I’ve heard these rumors every year for the last five years.

Melinda Messenger has admitted that she is ready to start dating again and is even prepared to pay a pretty penny to join an exclusive dating agency.

direct to your inboxA man who spent six weeks in critical condition with coronavirus has said he's 'incredibly grateful' for the nurses that looked after him in his time of need. Gary McCann, 60, from Wythenshawe, was rushed into hospital on November 11 after he had difficulty breathing.

direct to your inboxThe parish council Jackie Weaver famously struggled to bring to order could be abolished, it has emerged.The senior council official became an internet hit earlier this month after she hosted a chaotic Zoom meeting of Handforth Parish Council where councillors traded insults and were kicked out.An astonishing clip of the meeting has been viewed millions of times around the world and made an unlikely star of Ms Weaver, who struggled to maintain order in her role as chief officer of Cheshire Association of Local Councils.

direct to your inboxA Manchester MP will be hosting a webinar aimed at dispelling the myths around the Covid vaccine.Gorton MP Afzal Khan will be hosting the session on Thursday February 25 and will be joined by health experts and faith leaders.The webinar comes after the low uptake of the Covid vaccine among BAME groups, with medical experts warning about the dangers of disinformation when the virus already has a disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities.Speakers at the webinar include experts from the NHS Race and Health observatory, Dr James Nazroo, from the University of Manchester and Yvonne Coghill, NHS race advisor.Faith leaders will also be speaking to help encourage communities to take the vaccine, Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner,

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COVID-19 CANCELLATIONS & POSTPONEMENTSThe Slam Dunk Festival has announced that it is shifting its 2021 dates back from May to September. “Whilst we welcome the news laid out in the [government’s COVID] roadmap”, say organisers, “it does, unfortunately, seal the fate of Slam Dunk Festival not happening over the May bank holiday weekend”.

lockdown.Schools will be urged to provide face-to-face lessons under government plans to ensure "no child is left behind" because of the Covid-19 pandemic..Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged a further £420million to fund the plan, as well as £300m announced in January for catch-up schemes.However, experts and unions fear the move could "overwhelm" pupils and teachers.As part of his roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions, unveiled earlier this week, the prime minister announced all schools would reopen on March 8.Since the start of the pandemic, pupils have missed about half a school year in classroom education, the government revealed.Pupils who need extra support will be prioritised for the summer lessons.

biotech company Valneva are behind the project, with manufacturing taking place at their Livingston plant, and their unique VLA2001 inactivated vaccine differs from others already on the market.Valneva’s product contains a dead, or inactive, version of Covid-19 that won’t cause disease but can trigger an immune response.Mr Harnden was speaking as the deputy chairman of the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation when he said the four different types of vaccine which could potentially be on offer may help tackle new variants of the virus.He told the Science and Technology Committee: “We have potentially got four types of vaccines which are going to be available – at the moment we’ve got two vaccines which we’re using – the

link!Dylan said: “I guess handing out CVs and knocking on the doors of companies asking for an opportunity isn’t seen as the typical way to get a job nowadays but I wanted to stand out amongst the crowd.“When I saw that Mears was taking on apprentices, I became persistent in trying to get my foot in the door.“Thankfully, my pestering was rewarded when I got a phone call inviting me to an interview.

Pokémon cards have dramatically increased in value during the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by Reuters.“When COVID-19 hit, a lot of Gen X and Millennials were looking for things to do and we found a lot of these guys and girls started playing Pokémon again because they grew up with it,” Joe Maddalena, the executive vice president of Texas-based Heritage Auctions said of the increase in demand.In recent months, a 1999 U.S. first edition set sold for $400,000 (£283,158), while a single mint condition Charizard card sold for $300,000 (£212,370).

Prestwich, home to one of the UK's largest Jewish communities, cases of the virus increased by 74 per cent in the seven days up to February 18, according to government figures. The surge - from 27 to 47 - means the area's infection rate currently stands at 491 cases per 100,000 people.

Boris Johnson has claimed 'no cut' to cash for the body tasked with improving transport in the North - despite plans for a 40% reduction in its budget.

McDonald's restaurants reopened their doors to walk-in customers this week after closing to the public in January, following a third national lockdown.

East Kilbridemum, with a black belt in karate, now gets out of breath after simply loading a washing machine as the effects of Long-COVID continue to turn her life upside down. Ruth Moore, 49, from East Mains, was an otherwise fit and healthy woman until the potentially deadly virus ravaged her family.

Vaccinating key worker vaccines would "speed up the return to normal" as jabs have been shown to cut transmission, according to one expert.

KIM Kardashian praised her daughter North's landscape painting after filing for divorce from Kanye West. The KUWTK star posted a snap of North's "classic" artwork weeks after critics claimed the seven-year-old didn't paint the piece.

Jane Park has hit back at trolls who have sent her vile messages on social media.The 25-year-old took to Instagram to reveal that she was told by online bullies this week that they 'wish she got COVID and died'. Jane, from Edinburgh, moved to Dubai at the start of the year where she has been living the life of luxury.But despite keeping herself to herself and being relatively quiet on social media, Jane has found her inbox filled with hate.Speaking about it on her Instagram story, Jane said she has had enough of the trolls.In her post, she wrote: "What actually happened to be kind? "This past week I've had hate coming out my ears when I've probably been the most quiet this week on Insta.

Among the ideas to be considered are supporting existing and new Gaelic language groups, promoting Gaelic language learning to staff and within communities and discussions over potentially increasing Gaelic education at primary and secondary level using electronic platforms.There is also the possibility of Gaelic learning for younger children and “exploring opportunities to increase musical, cultural and linguistic activities and opportunities”.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A nationwide campaign calling for gyms to reopen has been supported by those working in the fitness industry across Renfrewshire.The petition, which also calls for the UK Government to fund a ‘work out to help out’ scheme, has been signed by more than 210,000 people.Launched by Liz Terry MBE, the petition demands that the UK Government recognises not only the impact of long-term closures on businesses and staff, but the health and well-being of their customers.Jen Watt, founder of Renfrewshire Fit for Life, was hosting regular bootcamps outdoors and doing personal training with clients before lockdown.Its closure has removed what was for some, the only