Coronavirus

The further lockdown easement measures due to have operated from 1st August - but deferred at the last minute for at least two weeks - were implemented with effect from last Saturday 15th Aug and...

When the requirement for wearing face coverings in certain settings was first introduced, people refusing to wear one risked incurring a £100 fine, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days. Under new...

A few parishioners have asked for some clarification of the guidelines on meeting with people you do not live with. Basically, there are three types of groups as follows: - In any outdoor...

For anyone contemplating foreign travel, the Government regularly publish information on whether you will need to self-isolate on return to England depending on which country you have visited. As no...

We are now in the third week of this hugely popular initiative, which runs to the end of August. Within a five-mile radius of Bury, there are now 42 establishments participating in the scheme. Full...

As from Monday 17th August, limited browsing and I.T. is available in all 36 libraries in the county. Temporary opening hours are operating and will be subject to change. WSCC say that you should...

During the (almost) five months since the beginning of lockdown, there have been numerous announcements on the rules and guidelines we have to observe as we go about our daily lives so for the latest...

If you are entertaining friends or family during August – or just fancy a day out yourself – the National Trust have so far opened some 135 gardens and parklands and most of their coast and...

As reported in one of our earlier Newsletters at the start of lockdown, MOTs due on cars, vans and motorcycles between 30th March 2020 and 31st July 2020 were extended by 6 months. This still...

A reminder that Monday 3rd August marked the start of the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme whereby on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August you can get 50% off your food and non-alcoholic...