B&M to give 30,000 staff an extra week's wages as 'thank you' for hard work during lockdown

Just about a week ago, it was revealed that Tilda Swinton had found time during lockdown to film a secret feature with filmmaker Joanna Hogg. Details were scarce at the time, but the idea of these two women combining forces again after “The Souvenir” was a pretty great prospect.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An inspirational mum who has been a shining example to her family and others during the Covid-19 pandemic has been recognised by her loving daughter.Donna Parker, 43, was nominated for our Say It With Flowers award for her selfless support and hard work throughout the pandemic by her daughter, Stephanie.Donna, from Wishaw, attended St Aidan’s High School and after leaving school she studied beauty therapy,

the potential to be more deadly than the original virus.The dispersal order comes in to force from 11am today (Saturday, January 23) and means that police can order people to leave the area if they are suspicious about their intentions.In a warning published on Facebook, an officer from GMP's Leigh, Atherton and Hindley team urged residents not to ignore the rules.They said: "Police officers have received information that an outdoor party has been arranged to take place on the Woodcock Drive

Manchester Evening News is not naming, is sometimes used to facilitate euthanasia, the inquest was told. Mr Benjamin's mother Ms Alexander told the inquest her son had been 'struggling for years with depression' and was deeply affected by the first lockdown in March."His gym was closed and he could not work," she said."It just took everything away from him.

East Kilbride is urging locals to make sure they stay active during lockdown and the winter months in a bid to improve their wellbeing. Founder of the TAD Project and Mind Over Matter Podcast, James Downie has recently started a cold water exposure group in a bid to bring people out of their comfort zones and try something new to stimulate their heart and brain.

direct to your inboxThere's a moment, says paramedic Ken Hodkinson, when a family says goodbye to a patient with suspected Covid."You see it suddenly strike home that they may not see their loved one again, especially if they are elderly or frail."It's a sadness when you are taking a patient from their family and they don't know whether it's the last time they will see their mother, father, auntie or uncle again.

direct to your inboxWith the health system in Greater Manchester under greater strain than ever, authorities are desperate to curb the spread of coronavirus as much as possible.The government brought in a national lockdown last week with the message to 'stay at home' unless absolutely necessary.But questions have been raised about whether restrictions are working.Fewer businesses have been forced to close than when the UK first went into lockdown last March, and there are once again reports of

Executive councillor for education, David Dodds, added: “Schools are on hand to help support parents and pupils, as always.“I’m a parent, grandparent and a retired teacher myself and I know what a challenging time this is for everyone.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. A selfless nurse who “deserves a medal” has received recognition for her dedication and hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic.