Clap for Carers at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in April.
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The spread of coronavirus means 2020 has been a year like no other - and it is one many people would like to forget.
But, amid the horrors of this lethal pandemic, which has affected every one of us, there have been moments to illuminate the gloom.
There have been times when the spirit of people in Norfolk has triumphed in the face of this killer virus, where kindness and generosity have cast away the shadows.
This became clear in the early days of the pandemic, when people realised just what an impact Covid-19 was going to have on one of the UK s most cherished and valued institutions - the NHS.
Scots to join Christmas Eve bell ring on doorsteps tonight to combat loneliness
The Christmas Eve Jingle is asking the nation to ring bells for two minutes to spread festive cheer amid tough lockdown restrictions.
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Mary Beggs-Reid, who has said her plan to ring bells on Christmas Eve to spread cheer is more needed now than ever
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THOUSANDS of Brits rang a bell on their doorsteps tonight to spread “hope and togetherness” this Christmas Eve.
Families across the UK were pictured coming together to spread festive cheer at 6pm.
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Lillian Joy, aged three and her mum, Bethan, ring a bell to spread festive cheer outside their home in Swansea, south WalesCredit: Robert Melen
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A resident in Saltburn, North Yorkshire steps out to spread festive cheer and ring a bell this eveningCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Residents in Wednesbury, West Mids, braved the cold to take part in the campaign against lonelinessCredit: @WednesburyWMP
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A local in Blackwood, Wales rings a bell for the Christmas Eve jingle Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Help Santa fly his sleigh : Scots encouraged to embrace new bell-ringing tradition on Christmas Eve Scots are preparing to embrace a new Christmas tradition this year to mark the end of what has been a very difficult few months. Although coronavirus restrictions will be eased slightly across the festive period, Christmas will certainly be a different holiday this year, but that does not mean it won’t be special. Families across Scotland and the UK are being asked to help Santa fly his sleigh this year with a bit of seasonal magic. Kids and adults alike are being encouraged to go to their doorsteps
Help Santa fly his sleigh : Scots encouraged to embrace new bell-ringing tradition on Christmas Eve Scots are preparing to embrace a new Christmas tradition this year to mark the end of what has been a very difficult few months. Although coronavirus restrictions will be eased slightly across the festive period, Christmas will certainly be a different holiday this year, but that does not mean it won’t be special. Families across Scotland and the UK are being asked to help Santa fly his sleigh this year with a bit of seasonal magic. Kids and adults alike are being encouraged to go to their doorsteps