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Remembering the first Covid lockdown four years on. A 'closed' sign from when all non-essential retailers were ordered to shut. Inset: Social distancing measures were in place to stop the spread of Covid-19 and below: A woman wears a mask to protect herself and others from spreading the virus.

Covid lockdown four years on: 'We were so scared - we'll never forget'

Covid lockdown anniversary

Panic buying and empty streets: Scenes from the first Covid lockdown

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Kate Garraway has issued an update as her husband Derek continues to battle long Covid

Kate Garraway issues career update following husband’s Covid battle

Kate Garraway has shared that she plans to take husband Derek on a trip to have pioneering treatment

Kate Garraway shares major health update on Derek Draper

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

The fans will flock back to Oliver's Mount for the Bob Smith Spring Cup this weekend. Photo by George Laws

Stars return to Oliver’s Mount for Bob Smith Spring Cup season opener

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine now offered to young clinically vulnerable children

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Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Spain, France and Turkey travel  update by Foreign Office

B&Q announce they will close eight of their Asda sites - here’s when

What to watch at the cinema this weekend including Babylon

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils

Ant Middleton’s company reportedly goes bust

Tanya Manhenga, Love Island contestant from Liverpool

Love Island cast: Student Tanya Manhenga revealed as first contestant

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

Memorable moments 2022: Slaps, spits & snakes take spotlight this year

Santa arrives at Westborough - David Grisdale, David Rhodes, Mayor Eric Broadbent, John Armistead, Santa and John Riby

Rotary Club of Scarborough launch annual Christmas Santa Collection

Pantone reveals their colour of the year as ‘Viva Magenta’

From The Jam have postponed their Scarborough Spa gig for eighth time.

From The Jam reschedule Scarborough Spa gig for eighth time

Sir Tom Moore memorial: Climate protester in court after dirty protest

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms

Current infections circulating in the community are Covid-19, chickenpox, diarrhoea and scarlet fever. Photo: National World

Health chiefs urge parents to help reduce chickenpox, scarlet fever, diarrhoea a...

East Riding Council’s Public Health Director Andy Kingdom said current death rates reflected very high numbers of infections at the start of April.

Carry on giving people space to combat Covid infections, says East Riding Counci...

The recent East Riding coronavirus death rate of 17 in a week came after infection rates reached pandemic highs a month ago, the council’s public health lead has said.

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Covid rates in Scarborough have fallen to their lowest level since last summer.

Scarborough borough's Covid rate falls to lowest level since last summer

Scarborough borough has reported a small rise in coronavirus cases.

Scarborough borough's Covid infection rate rises as cases up across the county

The traditional skipping takes place once again.

Hundreds enjoy seafront skipping and pancake races

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s public health director Andy Kingdom said that while significant improvements had been seen on the coronavirus front, the end was still not at hand.

Respect call by council health chief as some residents remain cautious over coro...

Scarborough's infection rate is now falling, after levelling off in mid-to-late January.

Scarborough borough's coronavirus infection rate begins to fall after wave slows

Debbie Bairstow prepares for a vaccination in Scarborough.

The Scarborough borough areas where coronavirus infection rates are highest

Covid cases have increased rapidly in Scarborough borough over the festive period.

The Scarborough borough areas where Covid rates are highest as Omicron spreads

Covid cases have increased dramatically in Scarborough borough over the festive period.

The Scarborough borough areas where Covid rates are highest

Bridlington and East Yorkshire is a superb place to have a staycation.

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There are a wide range of shrubs and plants with berries which ripen in autumn including winterberry, crab apples, red-twig dogwood, beautyberry, elderberry and chokeberry

Revealed: the top autumn trends in gardening

There are a wide range of shrubs and plants with berries which ripen in autumn including winterberry, crab apples, red-twig dogwood, beautyberry, elderberry and chokeberry

Revealed: the top autumn trends in gardening

Eight Covid patients are currently being cared for at Scarborough Hospital.

Covid patients rise across county as eight admitted to Scarborough Hospital

With all Coronavirus restrictions, including those on large gatherings, removed by the Government, the Hull Fair is permitted to go ahead.

Hull Fair gets the go-ahead in October following last year’s cancellation

Major moments from modern history have been reimagined as ‘ancient’ cave art

Scarborough Hospital. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

Chief nurse at Scarborough Hospital warns people can get sick despite vaccine

A Grab a Jab drop-in clinic is being run at the Brunswick Centre in Scarborough this weekend.

Drop-in vaccine clinic this weekend at the Brunswick Centre in Scarborough

U40s in Scarborough are being invited to 'Grab a Jab' at drop in vaccination centres this weekend.

Coronavirus: Under 40s in Scarborough invited to 'grab a jab' at drop-in vaccine...

Under 40s in Scarborough who have not yet been invited for their first Covid-19 vaccine are being encouraged to attend a drop-in clinic.

Corinne Macdonald

The testing site at William Street Coach Park in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

Coronavirus rate in Scarborough continues to rise

The Covid-19 testing facility at William Street coach park in Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

Coronavirus: Rates continue to rise in Scarborough

Scarborough borough's infection rate per 100,000 has risen to 20.

Scarborough's Covid rate lowest in county as cases rise across North Yorkshire

Dr Thomas Patel-Campbell

Coronavirus: Scarborough GP says: ‘The young are helping others by having jab’

8,880 people in East Yorkshire were claiming out-of-work benefits as of mid-February, up from 8,615 in January. Photo: PA Images

Thousands more East Riding residents claiming unemployment benefits than before ...

The Scarborough Pirates are all set to return this summer

Scarborough Pirates ready and relishing their return to rugby action

The Government is being urged to recognise long Covid as an occupational disease and set up a compensation scheme for frontline workers suffering from the condition (Photo: Shutterstock)

Campaigners want long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers - here’s w...

Esmay Duddin 3 from Chop Gate giving a Jacob Ewe a cuddle at the 100th Thornton Le Dale show.

Coronavirus: Thornton-le-Dale Show cancelled

Vaccinating domestic animals against Covid-19 may be necessary in the future (Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images)

Scientists say pet dogs and cats may need to be vaccinated against Covid

The experts found that coughing can be as risky as simply talking (Photo: Shutterstock)

Talking can spread coronavirus as much as coughing - according to a new study

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