Helen Johnson
Burnley Express
United Kingdom
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UKHSA identifies new signs of monkeypox to look out for
The case definition for monkeypox has been updated by UK health officials to include new symptoms to look out for. → Read More
The 'surprising' Omicron variant symptom that can appear when eating
As the Omicron variant of Covid continues to spread across the UK, you may be wondering if the symptoms differ from other strains of the virus. → Read More
Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has died from cancer aged 79
Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has died from cancer at the age of 79, his family has said. → Read More
Four amateur astronauts in SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew successfully return to Earth after three days
Four amateur astronauts successfully splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after three days in space. → Read More
Covid booster jab invites to be sent out to more than a million people in England next week
Booster jab invites will be sent out to more than a million people in England from next week to “strengthen the wall of defence” against Covid created by the vaccines. → Read More
Government in talks with gas suppliers due to surge in prices amid concerns over CO2 shortage
The Government is holding urgent talks with representatives from the energy industry due to growing concern about a spike in the wholesale price of gas. → Read More
All new homes and offices in England will have electric car chargers
All new homes and offices are set to feature electric car chargers under new laws. → Read More
McDonald’s to launch new vegan burger ‘McPlant’ in the UK from next month
McDonald’s has at last launched its very first plant-based burger, with those who don’t eat meat eagerly awaiting its addition to the fast-food chain’s menu. → Read More
NHS ‘will be at breaking point by November’ without masks and social distancing
The NHS will be at breaking point within two months if Covid precautions such as mask wearing and social distancing are not implemented by the Government, a new scientific paper has found. → Read More
KFC warns of unavailable menu items and different packaging due to weeks of ‘disruption’
KFC has warned customers that there may be food shortages in some of its restaurants due to weeks of "disruption". → Read More
One in five firms planning staff redundancies as Covid furlough support tapers off
“Many thousands” of redundancies are being predicted as furlough support tapers off, with extra training required in response to this, the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has said. → Read More
Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl to change opening hours for Euro 2020 England v Italy final
Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl have said they will adjust the opening hours of their stores in England to enable workers to enjoy watching England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final. → Read More
Symptoms of coronavirus in cats and dogs
Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease, new research suggests. → Read More
Lifting of lockdown restrictions in England could be brought forward to 5 July
The lifting of lockdown restrictions in England could occur two weeks early on 5 July - two weeks earlier than planned - if Covid data continues to improve, according to reports. → Read More
Greek husband confesses to murder of British wife Caroline Crouch in Athens, say police
Charalambos 'Babis' Anagnostopoulos has confessed to murdering his British wife Caroline Crouch at their home in Glyka Nera, Athens, after initially claiming she died in a robbery, police have said. → Read More
New Thai Covid strain found in the UK
A new Covid variant first detected in Thailand has now been identified in the UK. → Read More
Universal Credit: these are the age groups in England that have been worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the UK economy, with unemployment rising to a five-year high in the three months to December. → Read More
Lancashire Constabulary used stop and search on thousands of people during lockdown last year – here’s who they stopped and why
Although we may have been in lockdown or staying indoors more often than usual for a large chunk of 2020, this didn’t stop thousands of people being stopped and searched by police across Lancashire last year. → Read More
This is how much a bottle of beer costs in 10 destinations around the world
A refreshing bottle of beer may be your drink of choice wherever you are in the world, but this doesn’t mean prices will be the same at every destination. → Read More
These 15 pick and mix sweets have been voted as the best
Pick and mix sweets are loved by many across the nation, with so many different varieties to choose from. → Read More