1 May 2021 • 12:01am
Boris Johnson with thumbs up after receiving a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine
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SIR – The following is an imaginary BBC news item: “Sources say Boris Johnson and the Conservative Government have achieved amazing success with the roll-out of the vaccine, which they ordered early after investing in its development. They have saved many lives.”
Carol Glenister
SIR – Fed up with all the negatives we are being subjected to via the media, I felt that it was time to dwell on some positives. Having shielded for months, I now look forward to taking tentative steps towards the new normal.
The map showing the coronavirus distribution in Stoke-on-Trent. (Image: Gov.uk)
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Public health bosses are urging families to stick to the latest coronavirus rules this bank holiday weekend - as Stoke-on-Trent continues to have one of the highest Covid rates in England.
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Community in Penkridge, Staffordshire, teamed up to rescue trapped ducklings
The ducklings had become separated from their family after they fell down drain
Volunteers attempted to lift the grate up using tools but were unable to move it
Eventually, a woman came forward with long ladle which could reach ducklings
They were transported back to the water in a box as their mother walked nearby
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Supermarkets, beauty spots, and community centres are hosting pop-up coronavirus testing centres for people without symptoms.
The 30-minute lateral flow tests are being offered at sites around the region by Staffordshire County Council to encourage people to get regular tests.