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The government has updated its guidance for people who are ‘shielding’ in response to Coronavirus.

The decision is part of a phased response to the latest government guidance and advice from Public Health England.

Following another increase of outdoor fires across Cheshire this weekend, firefighters are continuing to warn residents of the dangers and potentially devastating consequences.

As we mark volunteer’s week, the NSPCC would like take the opportunity to thank the excellent people across the North West who have recently volunteered to take on some amazing fundraising challenges to raise money for the charity.

As hot weather continues, people are being asked to look out for frail and elderly neighbours, family and friends wherever social distancing guidelines can be applied.

Henry has been playing his part in the response to coronavirus by giving up the vast majority of his free time to volunteer for a number of different organisations.

A phased twenty-year pipeline of rail investment would support the North’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis and unlock future potential.

‘Lockdown speeding’ has become a very unwelcome by-product of the Government’s fight against coronavirus.

Following the latest announcement from the Government, plans are being finalised for how to safely re-open town centres and high streets in the Borough.

An investigation has uncovered over two-thirds of burglaries and vehicle crimes are being closed by police forces throughout the North West without a suspect being identified.

The role of NHS Volunteer Responders has been recognised by The Duchess of Cornwall at start of Volunteers’ Week.

Home security is important no matter how sunny it is outside in the day or how humid it is at night.

Worried water bosses have issued a stark danger warning to visitors at some of the region’s favourite beauty spots this weekend, as shocking pictures show the extent of people ignoring life-preserving social distancing and ‘no swimming’ advice.

Cheshire Police is reminding people to keep up the good work of staying alert and staying safe this weekend.

The current spell of warm weather may tempt you to visit Hatchmere Lake in Delamere.

There has been a dramatic fall in traffic volumes across the borough, with walking and cycling having played an increasingly important role.

The RNLI in Wales has reacted to the Welsh Government’s plans for easing lockdown with an important safety warning.

Firefighters are warning residents to be aware of the devastating consequences of fires in open spaces following an increase in incidents across Cheshire.

Politicians, sports stars and media personalities said “thank you” today to railway staff for keeping freight and critical workers moving during the Covid-19 crisis.

Learn more about the world of a Senior Investigating Officer, from the comfort of your own home, in the latest in the University of Chester’s ‘Kitchen Sessions’.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has agreed a new four-year contract to keep him at the club until 2024, with official confirmation expected on Tuesday.

Mark Warburton says QPR have been "blindsided" by the EFL's proposed resumption of the Championship season on June 20. 

Manchester United have reached an agreement to extend Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January 31, 2021.

Shaun Wane is confident England's Rugby League World Cup ambitions will not be hampered by the cancellation of this year's Ashes series.

Championship strugglers Barnsley have written to the EFL to sound the alarm over the "potential failure of their enterprise", as several other clubs raise concerns over the proposed restart date of June 20.

The government's coronavirus test and trace scheme is "up and running" and "successful", the health secretary has declared. 

The world will never be the same again after coronavirus, and a majority of Britons wouldn't want to go back to the way things were before, a poll for Sky News has revealed.

Many parents are choosing to keep their children at home after the easing of lockdown measures - as the health secretary insists the UK is "winning the battle against coronavirus".

A review into how the BAME community has been affected by COVID-19 has been delayed again because of "worries" around "current global events", Sky News understands.

Schools across England are beginning to reopen after they were shut to most pupils in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

England has had its driest May on record and the UK had its sunniest calendar month - but there are warnings for those out enjoying the weather after moorland caught fire in Lancashire.

The weekend's hot weather, which saw crowds of people flock to beaches and beauty spots across the UK ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased in England, will come to an end this week, forecasters have said.

People should be banned from travelling further than five miles after "awful scenes" on beaches in Dorset over the weekend, a council leader has said.

An extra 445 deaths have been added to the UK's total coronavirus fatalities, it has been revealed.

Mary Robinson is a former President of Ireland and UN Human Rights Commissioner.

China would welcome an "international review" into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, Beijing's ambassador to the UK has told Sky News.

COVID-19 is losing its potency and no longer clinically exists in Italy, a senior Italian doctor has claimed.

A second Ebola outbreak has hit Congo as the country struggles to cope with coronavirus and the world's largest measles outbreak, health officials have announced.

For the first time in two months, Spain has reported no new deaths from coronavirus in its daily update.

Questions are being asked about the trading in shares of a US pharmaceutical company ahead of good news about a possible coronavirus treatment.

A posse of mule-riding cowboys and cowgirls, Brazilian flags aloft, trot along the vast parks that are the centre of Brasilia, the country's capital.

Sky News has carried out the first ever scientific research into plastic pollution in the River Nile - and discovered that a staggering three-quarters of the fish analysed contained microplastics.

Hong Kong has banned an annual Tiananmen Square vigil for the first time in 30 years, as residents rushed to apply for passports that could allow them to move to the UK.

Donald Trump was rushed to a White House bunker and dozens of Secret Service personnel were hurt during protests against the death of George Floyd.

Lewis Hamilton has criticised the Formula 1 community for "staying silent" following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Billie Eilish and Pink have criticised the "All Lives Matter" term in response to the death of a black man who was pinned down by a white police officer in the US.

The music industry is set to mark "Blackout Tuesday" in solidarity following the death of George Floyd in the US.

Kylie Minogue has shared a series of nostalgic photos of her and her old Neighbours flame Jason Donovan to mark his birthday.

Coronation Street stars will return to the famous cobbles for filming next week, bosses at the soap have announced - but there'll be no kissing and no older or vulnerable cast members on set at first.

The artist Christo, famous for his wrappings of landmark buildings and monuments, and colourful public sculptures, has died at the age of 84.

COVID-19 is losing its potency and no longer clinically exists in Italy, a senior Italian doctor has claimed.

The rocket launched into space by NASA and SpaceX on Saturday afternoon has docked with the International Space Station.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has agreed a new four-year contract to keep him at the club until 2024, with official confirmation expected on Tuesday.

Mark Warburton says QPR have been "blindsided" by the EFL's proposed resumption of the Championship season on June 20. 

A posse of mule-riding cowboys and cowgirls, Brazilian flags aloft, trot along the vast parks that are the centre of Brasilia, the country's capital.

The government's coronavirus test and trace scheme is "up and running" and "successful", the health secretary has declared. 

The Business secretary has defended the government's planned 14-day quarantine for arrivals into the UK in the face of growing opposition, telling Sky News that a range of exemptions have already been made to help companies.

NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched astronauts from US soil for the first time in almost a decade.

Children are starting to return to school in England and people are being reunited with loved ones from today, despite warnings it is too soon to start easing lockdown measures further.

The family of George Floyd have urged people to go out and vote rather than turn to violence over his death, saying: "Let's do this another way."

Donald Trump has told state governors they must "dominate" and "put people in jail for 10 years" amid violent protests across the US, according to media reports.

China would welcome an "international review" into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, Beijing's ambassador to the UK has told Sky News.

Eight insurers will go to court in a test case to decide whether their policies should pay out to businesses hit by the coronavirus crisis.

The world will never be the same again after coronavirus, and a majority of Britons wouldn't want to go back to the way things were before, a poll for Sky News has revealed.

An extra 445 deaths have been added to the UK's total coronavirus fatalities, it has been revealed.

Hunter Boot, the double-royal warrant-holder which has built a popular following among celebrity festival-goers, has secured a rescue deal after seeing its sales derailed by the coronavirus crisis.

All four UK nations are continuing to loosen their lockdown measures to allow people more freedom.

Could interest rates in the UK go negative, as in the Eurozone, Switzerland, Japan, Sweden and Denmark?

For the first time in two months, Spain has reported no new deaths from coronavirus in its daily update.

Championship strugglers Barnsley have written to the EFL to sound the alarm over the "potential failure of their enterprise", as several other clubs raise concerns over the proposed restart date of June 20.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has agreed a new four-year contract to keep him at the club until 2024, with official confirmation expected on Tuesday.

Mark Warburton says QPR have been "blindsided" by the EFL's proposed resumption of the Championship season on June 20. 

Manchester United have reached an agreement to extend Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January 31, 2021.

Shaun Wane is confident England's Rugby League World Cup ambitions will not be hampered by the cancellation of this year's Ashes series.

Championship strugglers Barnsley have written to the EFL to sound the alarm over the "potential failure of their enterprise", as several other clubs raise concerns over the proposed restart date of June 20.