Trafford will STAY in local lockdown following rising infection levels - the government has made a U-turn... and finally listened to our leaders

hereThose with caravan, camping and holiday park bookings could be concerned as to whether they need to cancel them.And with London Mayor Sadiq Khan stating additional measures are 'likely' for the capital, those with hotel bookings may also be worried.However the government has set out guidance for holidaying in local lockdown areas and has given advice on whether you need to cut a holiday short if a local lockdown is imposed whilst in the area.Local lockdowns are currently in force across

coronavirus infection rates.

reports LancsLive.

coronavirus measures being implemented in the North East.The run of socially distanced outdoor shows began last month with a performance from Sam Fender, with the likes of Two Door Cinema Club, The Libertines and Supergrass also taking to the stage throughout August.Today (September 17), organisers have confirmed the final shows at the arena will no longer go ahead in compliance with new rules set out by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who cited “concerning rates of infection” in the region.“The

confirmed on Thursday afternoon that local lockdown restrictions will be introduced in Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham following "concerning rates of infection".

CheshireLive reports. The infection rate is also rising and the town is now one of England's top 10 hotspots for the virus.Latest Government figures show that as as of Wednesday, September 16, there have been 1,781 positive cases of the virus in Warrington.That's a rise of 69 compared to Monday.Warrington's infection rate has also increased and now stands at 105 cases per 100,000 people.

Scottish Government has announced.It means those living in the area should not invite anyone into their homes or visit other people else for an indoor meeting.Nicola Sturgeon described the move as "regrettable" but said it was required to slow down the spread of the virus across the country.More than one million Scots in the west of the country are now living under a form of temporary lockdown, with local restrictions due to be reviewed by the end of next week.Pubs, restaurants and other

Sitting on a bench outside Ashton-under-Lyne's historic market hall, Kelsie Harris is discussing her fears about the impact further lockdown measures could have.In recent weeks Tameside's infection rate has soared.From 29.6 infections per 100,000 people in the week ending August 22, to 72 in the seven days to September 9.Only Bolton - at 131 - has a higher rate in Greater Manchester.Bolton has been put under harsher lockdown measures by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, with restaurants and pubs

Strict new lockdown measures have been introduced in Bolton as the number of coronavirus cases in the town continues to spike.

lockdown measures will remain in the borough, which has the second highest rate of new coronavirus cases in the country.

Trafford were expected to be allowed to visit friends and family in their homes and gardens again following an announcement by the government that social distancing measures were being relaxed. The move came despite a spike in cases in the borough over the last seven days, which has seen the infection rate rise to three times the national average.

that lockdown measures would stay in place in Trafford – and Bolton.He said: “There will always be moments where members of Parliament have different points of emphasis and policies.“I don’t agree [with the government’s position].

with the second highest rate of new coronavirus cases in the country.The town was due to be released from the Greater Manchester-wide lockdown today, despite council leader David Greenhalgh making a last minute plea to Mr Hancock to reconsider the move.But this afternoon, Mr Hancock has announced that restrictions will remain in place across Bolton - and Trafford, where it's a similar story, with infection rates creeping up.He said: “Following a significant change in the level of infection rates

Bolton council leader David Greenhalgh confirmed the council will ask for restrictions banning different households from meeting indoors or private gardens to remain in place.In a statement, he said: “It is with a heavy heart that the cabinet and officer team have come to this decision and this will be incredibly disappointing for both residents and business owners.“We urged the government to lift Bolton out of the additional restrictions at a time when infection rates were low.

is now more than three times higher than the national average, standing at 35.8 cases per 100,000 people in the latest figures up to the week ending Friday, August 28, but hospital admissions for COVID are down.

'sudden, concerning and unpredicted', has prompted council and health leaders to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning. Separate government figures show there were 40 new cases recorded on Thursday in Bolton.