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The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Medical staff wearing FFP3 face masks. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

NHS 'structural racism' led to staff not being heard on PPE

Meet Strictly contestant Krishnan Guru-Murthy - reveals why he joined

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

Former PM Boris Johnson has been referred to the police by the Cabinet Office over further potential rule breaches during the pandemic. PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Boris Johnson denies new lockdown rule breaking allegations

Brits looking to travel to Spain this year could be impacted by new travel rules - but what are they?

Full list of new travel rules for Spain as Brits could be fined £25k

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

Spain launches ‘digital nomad’ visa to allow Brits to live there for up to 5 years - how to apply

Brits can now live in Spain for up to 5 years thanks to new visa

A Covid-19 vaccine record on the National Health Service (NHS) app.

NHS Covid app closing down: Here’s when it will disappear for good

Mum of 2 thought ‘tennis ball’ sized brain tumour was stress seizures

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients

The NHS has re-launches its volunteer service to help lonely and isolated patients re-connect with society

LGBT+ History Month 2023: What is it, why is it celebrated in February and how to get involved?

LGBT+ History Month 2023 - What is it and how to get involved

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

Avian flu have been spotted in mammals such as minks.

WHO warns bird flu could become next global pandemic

An M&Co store is pictured in Marlow, south England.

M&Co set to close all of its 170 stores across UK - full list

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils

Tiger King’s Carole Baskin claims ‘dead’ husband Don Lewis is ‘alive’

Ant Middleton’s company reportedly goes bust

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show returns on Saturday, January 14 after a three-year hiatus.

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show - how to watch and guest line up

A pedestrian walks past a Primark store on Oxford Street.

Primark shares update on website - but many shoppers will be unhappy

Tanya Manhenga, Love Island contestant from Liverpool

Love Island cast: Student Tanya Manhenga revealed as first contestant

UK sees biggest fall in housing prices since 2009 financial crisis according to Halifax report.

UK sees biggest fall in house prices since financial crisis

Key Stage 1 attainment falls.

Pandemic drove down school test results

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

Excess death figures rise.

Pandemic drove up Northumberland 'excess death' figures

Anna Voyce.

Pandemic provides Alnwick woman with opportunity to pursue her dream of interior...

The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital at Cramlington.

Pandemic leaves 30 waiting over a year for treatment

Fewer get citizenship

Pandemic hits Northumberland citizenship figures
Fewer people in Northumberland became British citizens last year after the pandemic prevented many citizenship ceremonies taking place, new figures show.

Dental services slump

Pandemic slashes Northumberland dental services

Taxi drivers quit

Pandemic drives taxis off the road

Driving test pass rates fluctuate

Pandemic puts driving test pass rates in a spin

Siobhan Younger, manager of the Wooler branch of the Newcastle Building Society.

Newcastle Building society celebrates first year in Wooler