Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said that ‘sensible steps now’ will prevent the country from ‘getting back to a space where lockdowns are even considered’.
08.10.2021 - 17:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nearly three people per day are seeking emergency homeless accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway.
And the council’s housing chiefs warn that the situation is going to get worse due to furlough ending, Universal Credit cuts, and the removal of restrictions on evictions.
A total of 390 homeless cases were recorded by Dumfries and Galloway Council in the first 153 days of this financial year – which equates to a rate of 2.54 per day.
“It’s a matter of great concern,” said council leader Elaine
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said that ‘sensible steps now’ will prevent the country from ‘getting back to a space where lockdowns are even considered’.
The number of newly qualified teachers finding permanent jobs in Dumfries and Galloway has more than halved in just four years.
Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in four boroughs of Greater Manchester, and have fallen in six others.
Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in five boroughs and fallen in the five others, according to the latest data from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
A small village in Dumfries and Galloway is doubling down on efforts to ensure drivers don’t break speed limits in the area.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has this week welcomed a review of MPs’ security following the killing of Sir David Amess.
Coronavirus infection rates are rising in six boroughs across Greater Manchester.
Cyclist Alan Young raced past his original target to raise more than £2,000 for charity by taking up the Etape Caledonia cycling challenge.
Councillors have called for a speedy rollout of faster internet services at all schools in Dumfries and Galloway to ensure pupils don’t lose out.
Nurses in Dumfries and Galloway are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay.
Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.
High school pupils in Bury are being asked to wear face coverings again amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases across the borough.
Trafford continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in England - and cases are still rising sharply.
Trafford has become the country's covid hotspot - and cases are still soaring.
Nurses in Dumfries and Galloway will be asked to consider strike action in a row over pay.
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