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Coronavirus

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory in Leamington - known as the mega-lab

Almost 700 temporary jobs to go at Covid megalab in Leamington

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab
Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation

Health bosses in Warwickshire are advising people to wear face masks where they can
Health bosses in Warwickshire are advising people to wear face masks where they can

‘Wear face masks where you can’ advise health bosses in Warwickshire as Covid ho...

Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western asked Health Secretary Sajid Javid to look into claims that some scientists are being paid a week's wages for one day's work at the Rosalind Franklin Covid testing lab.
Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western asked Health Secretary Sajid Javid to look into claims that some scientists are being paid a week's wages for one day's work at the Rosalind Franklin Covid testing lab.

Parliament hears more concerning allegations of money being wasted at Leamington...

South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has saluted the award-winning Movianto team who drove the biggest vaccine rollout in British history.
South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has saluted the award-winning Movianto team who drove the biggest vaccine rollout in British history.

Praise for the award-winning Lutterworth team who drove the biggest vaccine roll...

This was the spectacular moment that a Covid memorial was set alight in front of more than 10,000 people in Warwickshire.
This was the spectacular moment that a Covid memorial was set alight in front of more than 10,000 people in Warwickshire.

Video: Watch the moment when a Covid memorial was set alight in front of more th...

Sam Cooke (Mayor of Kenilworth), Jon Holmes (sculpture artist) and Sidney Syson (vice chair of Warwick District Council) conducted an unveiling of a new Covid sculpture to honour those who died in the pandemic, at Jubilee House.
Sam Cooke (Mayor of Kenilworth), Jon Holmes (sculpture artist) and Sidney Syson (vice chair of Warwick District Council) conducted an unveiling of a new Covid sculpture to honour those who died in the pandemic, at Jubilee House.

Covid sculpture unveiled in Kenilworth to honour and remember those who lost the...

Sanctuary has been built since April 27 in Bedworth's Miners' Welfare Park. It opened to the public on Saturday and will be set alight this Saturday, May 28.
Sanctuary has been built since April 27 in Bedworth's Miners' Welfare Park. It opened to the public on Saturday and will be set alight this Saturday, May 28.

Deeply moving Bedworth memorial will burn on Saturday

Four wisteria sculptures will be unveiled across the Warwick district this week to honour and remember those in our community who died as a result of the pandemic.
Four wisteria sculptures will be unveiled across the Warwick district this week to honour and remember those in our community who died as a result of the pandemic.

Four sculptures will be unveiled across the Warwick district to honour those who...

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory in Leamington - known as the mega-lab
The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory in Leamington - known as the mega-lab

'Hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers’ cash wasted on failing Leamington ...

Reminding people to stay aware of coronavirus symptoms and to take lateral flow test
Reminding people to stay aware of coronavirus symptoms and to take lateral flow test

Beware of coronavirus symptoms and take lateral flow test urges leading pharmacy

Dedicated medical teams and volunteers who stepped up to vaccinate thousands of people in Rugby will finish vaccinating at Locke House tomorrow (Thursday) - but the service will continue at the same location.
Dedicated medical teams and volunteers who stepped up to vaccinate thousands of people in Rugby will finish vaccinating at Locke House tomorrow (Thursday) - but the service will continue at the same location.

Farewell and thanks to dedicated medical teams and volunteers who stepped up to ...

The unique structure will stand for a week before being set alight
The unique structure will stand for a week before being set alight

Chance to get involved in national Covid memorial in Bedworth

Travellers at Gatwick Airport on July 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Travellers at Gatwick Airport on July 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Major changes to UK Covid travel rules come into effect

Covid passenger locator forms are expected to be axed before Easter (Photo: Getty Images)
Covid passenger locator forms are expected to be axed before Easter (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Complicated’ Covid travel requirement set to change ahead of Easter

Boris Johnson will set out his ‘living with Covid’ plan today (Photo: Getty Images)
Boris Johnson will set out his ‘living with Covid’ plan today (Photo: Getty Images)

All the Covid rule changes set to be announced by Boris Johnson today

You can get your Covid vaccination and booster at Feilding Palmer Hospital in Lutterworth this Sunday afternoon (February 13).
You can get your Covid vaccination and booster at Feilding Palmer Hospital in Lutterworth this Sunday afternoon (February 13).

Get your Covid vaccination and booster in Lutterworth this Sunday

Travel rules have relaxed for UK arrivals from 11 February (Photo: Getty Images)
Travel rules have relaxed for UK arrivals from 11 February (Photo: Getty Images)

Major changes to Covid travel rules from today as testing is scrapped

The Government is expected to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid jabs for NHS staff (Photo: Getty Images)
The Government is expected to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid jabs for NHS staff (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory Covid jabs for NHS workers ‘to be scrapped’ amid staff shortage fears

UK marks 2 years since first Covid case recorded (image: AFP/Getty Images)
UK marks 2 years since first Covid case recorded (image: AFP/Getty Images)

UK marks 2 years since first UK Covid case officially recorded

Spot checks are on the agenda for businesses of all shapes and sizes to check they are working safely to manage the risk of spreading Covid - with keeping up cleaning standards at busy times being flagged as a possible issue.
Spot checks are on the agenda for businesses of all shapes and sizes to check they are working safely to manage the risk of spreading Covid - with keeping up cleaning standards at busy times being flagged as a possible issue.

Businesses in Nuneaton and Bedworth told to keep up standards on Covid policies

England has scrapped the last of its Plan B measures. Photo: Getty Images
England has scrapped the last of its Plan B measures. Photo: Getty Images

Dr's Casebook: Covid restrictions are lifted but we still all need to take basic...

Sainsbury’s is still recommending that shoppers and staff wear face masks inside its stores (Photo: Getty Images)
Sainsbury’s is still recommending that shoppers and staff wear face masks inside its stores (Photo: Getty Images)

Sainsbury’s issues face mask update ahead of Plan B rule changes

Spain is tightening its Covid entry requirements from Februay (Photo: Getty Images)
Spain is tightening its Covid entry requirements from Februay (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain tightens Covid entry rules for UK tourists ahead of half-term

The WHO says the pandemic is approaching its “endgame” in Europe (Photo: Getty Images)
The WHO says the pandemic is approaching its “endgame” in Europe (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid pandemic reaching ‘endgame’ - but shouldn’t be treated like flu

Face masks will no longer be mandatory anywhere in England from 27 January (Photo: Getty Images)
Face masks will no longer be mandatory anywhere in England from 27 January (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson confirms all Plan B restrictions to end in England

Vaccines are the best defence against severe disease and death, says the WHO (Photo: Getty Images)
Vaccines are the best defence against severe disease and death, says the WHO (Photo: Getty Images)

Worst of Omicron wave ‘done with’ says WHO - but pandemic far from over

Boris Johnson is expected to confirm an easing of Plan B rules today (Photo: Getty Images)
Boris Johnson is expected to confirm an easing of Plan B rules today (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to give update on lifting Covid Plan B rules today

Covid restrictions are still in place across the UK, but how do they vary across the four countries and when could they be scrapped? (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)
Covid restrictions are still in place across the UK, but how do they vary across the four countries and when could they be scrapped? (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

When all Covid restrictions could be lifted across the UK

Warwickshire County Council says that due to current high case rates, the majority of people receiving positive lateral flow test results can be confident they have Covid-19
Warwickshire County Council says that due to current high case rates, the majority of people receiving positive lateral flow test results can be confident they have Covid-19

Nuneaton town centre church offers Covid-19 testing and vaccinations

Self-isolation can only end early if two negative results are produced on consecutive days (Photo: Getty Images)
Self-isolation can only end early if two negative results are produced on consecutive days (Photo: Getty Images)

Major change to Covid self-isolation rules takes effect from today

Plan B Covid rules are due to expire on 26 January (Photo: Getty Images)
Plan B Covid rules are due to expire on 26 January (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Encouraging’ signs Covid rules will lift this month as cases plateau

Around 40,000 teenagers in England will be eligible for their top-up dose from Monday (Photo: Getty Images)
Around 40,000 teenagers in England will be eligible for their top-up dose from Monday (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid booster jabs to be offered to 16 and 17 year-olds from Monday

The Transport Secretary is expected to scrap the arrival tests later this month (Photo: Getty Images)
The Transport Secretary is expected to scrap the arrival tests later this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid arrival tests ‘to be axed’ for fully vaccinated returning to UK

Frontline healthcare staff in England must be fully vaccinated against Covid by 1 April (Photo: Getty Images)
Frontline healthcare staff in England must be fully vaccinated against Covid by 1 April (Photo: Getty Images)

Healthcare staff face sack without exit payments under Covid jab plans

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

Covid passports are reportedly set to be scrapped in England this month (Photo: Getty Images)
Covid passports are reportedly set to be scrapped in England this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid passports to be scrapped ‘this month’ as Omicron wave eases

Next has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)
Next has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

The firms cutting Covid sick pay for staff who are unvaccinated

NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Centre.
NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Centre.

Warwickshire NHS bosses warn that ‘Covid has not gone away’ after large rise in ...

Spain could become the first European country to downgrade Covid-19 to a ‘flu-like’ status (Photo: Getty Images)
Spain could become the first European country to downgrade Covid-19 to a ‘flu-like’ status (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain pushes EU to downgrade Covid to ‘flu-like’ status as fatality rate drops

Novak Djokovic admitted breaking self-isolation rules while Covid positive (Photo: Getty Images)
Novak Djokovic admitted breaking self-isolation rules while Covid positive (Photo: Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic admits breaking isolation after testing positive for Covid

129 million trips lost to Covid

The new measures applies in England from 11 January (Photo: Getty Images)
The new measures applies in England from 11 January (Photo: Getty Images)

Crucial Covid rule change affecting use of PCR tests takes effect today

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Two suspects accused of being 'prolific shoplifters' in Leamington have been charged by police.
Two suspects accused of being 'prolific shoplifters' in Leamington have been charged by police.

Woman arrested after incident in which man was stabbed in Warwick

'Medusae Miscellanea' by Rugby embroidery designer Bethany Hughes
'Medusae Miscellanea' by Rugby embroidery designer Bethany Hughes

Rugby embroidery designer’s ‘Roman inspired’ piece goes on display

Warwickshire Local History Society (WLHS) continues its programme of evening talks on April 18 with a talk given by Professor Bernard Capp.
Warwickshire Local History Society (WLHS) continues its programme of evening talks on April 18 with a talk given by Professor Bernard Capp.

Talk about English revolution will take place in Warwick